Agenda packet — Compton City Council, October 4, 2022

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COMPTON CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
10/04/2022
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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CLOSED SESSION – 4:30 p.m.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION
Durant v. City of Compton, LASC Case No. 22STCV09360
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency negotiators: Melanie L. Chaney, Thomas Thomas, Eric Perrodin Employee organization: Compton Firefighters, Local 2216 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

OPENING

HEARINGS
5:45 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - TO ADOPT THE CITY'S 2020 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (REQUEST TO CONTINUE TO OCTOBER 11, 2022 AT 5:45 P.M.)
6:00 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - TO ADOPT THE CITY'S 2020 WATER

SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN (REQUEST TO CONTINUE TO OCTOBER 11, 2022 AT 6:00 P.M.)
PUBLIC MEETING – 5:30 P.M.

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S)

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS AND NON-AGENDA MATTERS
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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. JULY 26, 2022
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

REGULAR AGENDA

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT

2. A REQUEST TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING - PROGRAM
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 953, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT CASE NO. 2022-001 CHANGE OF ZONE/SPECIFIC PLAN CASE NO. 2022-001 (October 18, 2022 at 5:45 p.m.)

3. A REQUEST TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AND ADOPT

AN ORDINANCE TO ENTER INTO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65864 ET SEQ. IN CONNECTION WITH A PROPOSED HOUSING PROJECT TO BE LOCATED AT 930 WEST COMPTON BOULEVARD, COMPTON, CA. (November 1, 2022 at 5:45 p.m.)

4. A REQUEST TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING TO INCREASE FEES FOR SOLID WASTE SERVICES IN THE CITY OF COMPTON (November 22, 2022 at 5:45 p.m.)

NEW BUSINESS

5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET AND AUTHORIZE THE

ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE
PROGRAMS GRANT AWARD FOR THE 2020 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $74,408

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

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH

HOLLYWOOD ELITE SECURITY TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SECURITY SERVICES IN THE CITY OF COMPTON ($66,968)
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7. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON, ACTING

IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY AUTHORIZING

THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A FIRST AMENDMENT TO A

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KEYSER MARSTON
ASSOCIATES, INC.; TO AUTHORIZE A FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET AMENDMENT; AND TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS IN THE AMOUNT OF FOURTEEN THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS ($14,400) TO PAY

OUTSTANDING INVOICES AND SIXTY-FIVE THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS ($65,600) TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE FEASIBLITY ANALYSIS AND

FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT SERVICES FOR LOCAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

PROJECTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: 10/11/2022 @ 5:30 PM
Visit our website at http://www.comptoncity.org
JULY 26, 2022
The Compton City Council meeting was called to order at 5:41 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 – D. Duhart, J. Bowers, L. Darden, Mayor E. Sharif Council Members Absent – A. Spicer (Joined the meeting at 6:10 p.m.)

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

COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS/PRESENTATIONS

1. COMMENDATORY RESOLUTION PRESENTATION - Corvette of Choice - Outstanding Community Service (Councilwoman Duhart)
The Mayor and City Council presented a commendation to the Corvette of Choice Car Club organization honoring them for being motivators, inspirators, mentors and an essential component to enhance public and private partnerships. The Council recognized Corvette of Choice as valued stakeholders within the Compton community, and further thanked them for being an organization that the citizens of Compton can depend on for unwavering dedication and excellent unwavering volunteerism and valuable support to the community.

The Corvette of Choice Family organization thanked the City Council for this prestigious award and pledged to continue their valuable relationship with the City of Compton. 5:35 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST TO APPROVE PROPOSED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 83696 TO CREATE FIVE AFFORDABLE HOMES (Item #11) On motion by Duhart, seconded by Darden, the public hearing was opened at 5:52 p.m. by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Duhart, Bowers, Darden, Sharif
NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Spicer
Robert Delgadillo, Planning Department, reported that the WIN Project is requesting approval of Tentative Tract Map 83696 to create five reduced sized Low Density Residential lots from two existing Successor Agency owned lots totaling 15,863 square feet (.364-acre). On June 8, 2022, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the above-listed request. After due consideration, the Planning Commission did not recommend approval to the City Council for Tentative Tract Map No. 83696. Tentative Tract Maps, (subdivisions) are approved or denied by the City Council; however, the Planning Commission must first hold a public hearing. However, the Planning Commission does not approve or deny subdivisions, but only issues a recommendation to the City Council to approve or deny the Tentative Tract Map.

Mr. Delgadillo then indicated that the subject site on Rosecrans Avenue is a vacant successor agency owned property, which has been unused for decades. The applicant is proposing to create five Low Density Residential lots for five affordable single-family detached homes. The lots range in size from 3,020 square feet to 3,746 square feet. The proposed lot widths range from 25 to 37.56 feet and have a lot depth of 110 feet. The zoning code required minimum size for single-family lots is 5,000 square feet with a width of 50 feet and depth of 100 feet, however, the applicant is invoking the provisions of AB 1763 and therefore does not require any Variances for the reduced size lots. AB1763 allows projects that are proposing 100% affordable housing to have administrative review, an 80% density bonus and four concessions (variances). The applicant is utilizing two of the concessions for reduced lot width and lot area. Therefore, the proposed five lots can be smaller than the typical Low Density Residential lot.

Mr. Delgadillo then stated that the applicant has already submitted an ARB application to develop five affordable detached single-family homes, which has been reviewed by staff and received

1.1. preliminary approval pending approval of the subdivision (Tentative Tract Map 83696). The homes proposed are all two story with contemporary materials, architecture, five-foot front yard fences and two-car detached garages.

Mr. Delgadillo submitted that no City funds will be used for this project. The project will result in the sale of two Successor Agency lots for private development. Staff recommends approval of Subdivision Case No. 2021-003 (Tentative Tract Map No. 83696) subject to the conditions of approval.

PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING THE HEARING
Regina Young, Applicant with the Win project, commented that the Win Project exists to create strong communities with quality affordable homes that improve the quality of life for residents in the community. The housing is inclusive and sustainable contributing positively to communities free from discrimination. Ms. Young indicated that the company’s mission is to:
Provide families access to decent, safe, substantial and affordable housing Promote healthy communities through home ownership and rental Encourage resident empowerment and leadership
Promote reinvestment in declining neighborhoods
Restore confidence in neighborhoods
Ms. Young noted that through government programs, grants, and donations from individuals, the Win Project purchases the properties and develops permanent housing using local contracted trade associates who are licensed, tenured, and insured with years of experience. Ms. Young noted that this method is the company’s way of doing their part to fuel the economy and give families a sense of home ownership and pride.

Lynn Boone spoke in opposition to this project and noted that the proposed homes would not withstand ten years as they are substandard. She further indicated that the homes will not be built with quality materials.

Mark Smith commented that the Planning Commission rejected the proposed project. Mr. Smith spoke in opposition to the proposed development and raised concerns that there would not be sufficient parking provided for the project.

Daniel Salazar, Union Representative for Compton Fire Fighters, referenced the ongoing approval for construction of buildings on the east side of the City and questioned the availability of safety supplies and materials used for the construction of the proposed developments. Mr. Salazar requested that the City Council consider the crucial need to work with the Fire Department to improve their working and living conditions and additional personnel and adequate equipment, which will allow the Fire Department personnel to continue to provide fire protection and emergency medical services to the residents.

Unknown Speaker questioned if the proposed units are one or two stories and also raised concerns regarding the spacing for the homes.

Kate Carlson commented that she has been working as part of the architecture team and responded that each room does maintain average size with the bedroom sizes of 10 feet by 12 feet. She also stated that each home will have a two-car garage and two additional uncovered parking spaces behind the garage for families that have multiple cars. She further noted that the land use will not be changed, and the company will be maintaining adequate building separation for fire safety. Ms.

Carlson further noted that the building materials will be of high-quality and there will not be much impact to local businesses operating at the location.

There being no further comments, it was moved by Duhart, seconded by Spicer the public hearing was closed at 6:14 p.m. by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Duhart, Spicer, Bowers, Darden, Sharif NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
Councilman Bowers questioned whether the property development is Americans with Disability Act (ADA) compliant.

Ms. Carlson indicated that the project is ADA compliant.

Councilman Spicer indicated that he has spoken with several block clubs, and they did approve of the proposed project.

Councilmember Duhart suggested that the developer consider placing 4 units instead of 5 at the location, which will provide for additional space for the residents.

Ms. Young indicated that she would have to go back to their funding sources to work out the logistics for 4 units, as this would cause for a complete plan change and changes to the subdivisions.

Councilmember Darden questioned if there will be fencing between each of the homes, and further asked if the project would have to be re-submitted to the Planning Commission for approval.

Ms. Young indicated that there would indeed be fencing between each of the residences.

Mr. Delgadillo stated that he was not certain if the development would have to be returned back to the Planning Commission to consider the changes, since the proposal was for 5 houses.

Councilman Bowers stated that this project is putting the ‘cart before the horse’ so to speak, emphasizing that the City must first improve its infrastructure and upgrade the City before admitting any new housing projects.
5:45 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON THE PROPOSED 2022- 2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (Item #12)
On motion by Darden, seconded by Spicer, the public hearing was opened at 6:27 pm. by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Duhart, Spicer, Bowers, Darden, Sharif NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
Dr. Aubrey Relf, Grants Division, commented that this hearing is being conducted regarding the City Council authorizing the City Manager to submit to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan which includes use of funds for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Federal Fund applications and execute all documents as required, and appropriate Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) to amend the FY 2022-2023 Budget for an additional subrecipient (Southern California Cricket Program), per Resolution 25,673.

HUD’s fiscal year 2022-2023 federal grant allocation for Compton’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is $1,375,145 for programming. Compton’s HOME program allocation for fiscal year 2022-2023 is $656,322, with program income received in the amount of $148,632.55 for a total available of $804,954 for programming.

In accordance with HUD requirements staff prepared the draft FY2022-2023 Annual Action Plan.

As part of the planning process, a notice of Availability of Funds was published in the Compton Bulletin Newspaper and funding proposals were accepted by the City for two concurrent years.

The Grants Division had to advertise both FY 2021 – 2022 and FY 2022 – 2023 together due to a severe delay in FY 2021-2022 programming. The delay resulted after the Grants Division did not receive full approval from Council to administer Community Development Block Grant Funding.

The Council did not approve of partnerships with Non-profit organizations and requested Staff to conduct a second Request for Proposal Process to allow more organizations in the City time to partner. After, conducting community workshops, council workshops, placing more ads, and promoting another Request for Proposal the City received an additional Non-profit agency proposal.

Dr. Relf further explained that the Grants Division held another Public Hearing, but the proposals were denied again. After several revisits to Council, the City ultimately gained authorization to enter into an agreement with Non-profit agencies in June of 2021. Subsequently, programming has been delayed and the Grants Division is attempting to administer FY 2022–2023 programming on time while concurrently administering funds for last Fiscal Year. The FY 2022-2023 Budget did not include an appropriation for the Southern California Junior Cricket Program. The Sub-recipient was approved in Resolution 25,673, for Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) and is now being requested as a budget amendment for this amount in the FY 2022-2023 Budget.

Dr. Relf then explained that the primary objective of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, principally for persons of low and moderate income. Listed below are the eligible CDBG activities proposed for fiscal year 2022-2023.

FY 2022-2023 CDBG PROGRAM/ACTIVITY AMOUNT

1. CDBG Program Administration $275,029

2. Fair Housing Foundation - Contribution to Other Agencies Account $10,000

3. Champions of Caring - Contribution to Other Agencies Account $22,600

4. Compton Youth Build - Contribution to Other Agencies Account $25,000

5. Southern Cali. Junior Cricket - Contribution to Other Agencies Account 2800-780-L05-4289 $10,000

6. The Children’s Clinic - Contribution to Other Agencies Account $60,000

7. Residential Street Improvements – Capital Outlay $972,516 TOTAL $1,375,145

Dr. Relf highlighted the HOME Program and explained that the program is to preserve and increase the supply of decent, safe, and sanitary affordable rental and owner-occupied housing principally for persons of low and moderate income. Per HUD guidelines, 10% of total HOME funding is allowed for admin cost and 15% for Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO) of the total amount allotted for HOME, ($656,322). Adding the program income, $148,632 to the amount allotted $656,322 gives the City a total of $804.954.55 to spend on the HOME program.

PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING THE HEARING
Lynn Boone questioned whether Staff is requesting any additional funds and stated that City administration should own up to their mistakes. Ms. Boone then stated that these same organizations are provided with funding over and over, while other worthy nonprofit organizations which have been assisting the residents for years, are not given funding from the City.

Dr. Relf commented that the City advertised the availability of grant funding and provided workshops addressing the grants and added that the organizations which applied for funding are before the City Council and the community.

Dr. Tankersley stated that these are federal funds which must be monitored closely by the City Manager.

Mr. Rodolpho commented that the City should have checks and balances relative to this grant program.

There being no further comments it was moved by Spicer, seconded by Duhart, and the public hearing was closed at 6:43 p.m. by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Duhart, Spicer, Bowers, Darden, Sharif NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
Councilmember Duhart indicated that there were clerical errors in the resolution and submitted the corrections to Dr. Relf.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS AND NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Marcus Jackson stated that for the past 3 years he has served as Chaplain for the Compton Fire Department and indicated that it has come to his attention that the Department is severely understaffed, and the employees do not have a contract. Mr. Jackson added that the Department is extremely under resourced, and they must answer calls, but they need adequate equipment.

Mr. Jackson highlighted that the Fire Fighters want to be the best Fire Department in the State.

Benjamin Holifield, Founder/President of the Compton Business Chamber of Commerce stated that the community must be provided with reports from the City Controller and City Treasurer at least once a month. Mr. Holifield spoke in opposition to agenda item Number 20 and stated that the City Charter should not be changed and further urged the Council to improve the City.

Mr. Yusef Muhammad, Compton Muslim Preservation Society, 2226 E. Compton Blvd., commented that his religious organization purchased a building in 2006 and refurbished it and received all the necessary permits to do the repairs on the facility. Mr. Muhammed stated that city Staff cited him for various violations after 14 years of praying at the location and is requiring that the Mosque obtain a business license and certificate of occupancy. He further stated that he was also told by City administration that he must wait six months for these documents and then requested assistance from the City Council in resolving this matter.

Victor Robbins informed the City Council that there was an error in a claim he submitted to the City, and further requested assistance in resolving a $4500 error.

Brother Zaafir, Muslim Historical Preservation Society, stated that he was encouraged by the level of civil discourse which takes place in the City and further commended everyone for their civility. Brother Zaafir addressed the issues concerning their prayer location on Compton Boulevard and requested that the City Council assist the Muslims with their issue and expedite a reconciliation relative to their Mosque.

Rodolpho Ruvol offered his opinion that the primary elections should not be eliminated and further stated that he is not in favor of changing the Compton City Charter. He indicated that his brother, who was a resident of Compton, died in prison in the State of Colorado. Mr. Ruvol indicated that he has submitted correspondence to the City requesting the City Council’s assistance in retrieving his brother’s remains.

Twyla Horsley thanked and commended Councilmember Duhart for visiting her neighborhood and addressing the concerns of the residents and providing for improvements relative to the vehicle street calming measures. Ms. Horsley then indicated that the trees in her neighborhood are causing the concrete sidewalks to buckle, therefore, the trees must be cut down and the sidewalks repaired. .

Zandra Carruthers also thanked Councilmember Duhart for addressing the dangerous potholes, as well as the inadequate street lighting and missing or faded street signage in the neighborhood where her Mother resides. Ms. Carruthers also spoke in support of the Corvette of Choice Car Club which has positively changed the lives of many children in the community.

Mark Smith spoke regarding an active shooter incident which took place in the City and thanked the Compton Fire Fighters for putting themselves at risk and in harm’s way as they continued to do their job. Mr. Smith then commented that the City is at risk because the Fire Department is undermanned and inadequately equipped and urged the City Council to consider providing the Department with everything that they need to address emergency situations in the City. Mr.

Smith then commended the Fire Department and the leadership they display every day to the Compton residents despite their limited resources.

Daniel Salazar, Vice President of Compton Fire Department Union, thanked Captain Smith and Chaplain Jackson for supporting the Compton Fire Fighters and the residents of Compton. Mr.

Salazar indicated that the Compton Fire Fighters have been without a contract for over three years, however, he is looking forward to a productive outcome as they meet in the future. He then indicated that the Fire Fighters have serious concerns regarding the ongoing development and stated that the Fire Department must be upgraded and improved. Mr. Salazar concluded that it is crucial for the health and safety of the community that the Fire Department and the City Council build a fruitful relationship and improve the City and the Fire Department.

Paul Scott, Fire Fighter, indicated that he has been a part of the Compton Fire Department system since he was 14 and further related that in the 20 years, he has been with the Fire Department, there have been no improvements at any of the fire stations. Mr. Scott indicated that there is ongoing development in the City, however, the fire stations are substandard and have not been upgraded. He also noted that the Fire Fighters did not receive Heroes pay from the City as the City did not choose to apply for these funds and added that the Fire Fighter Training Tower cannot be used because there are no funds allocated for its repair and maintenance. Mr. Scott requested that the City take care of its Fire Fighters, who have continued to diligently provide critical services to the residents.

Duane Bonner, Corvette of Choice Car Club, commented that many of their members were born and raised in the City of Compton and have been operating out of the Dollarhide Community Center to provide services and positive programs to the Compton community. Mr. Bonner raised concerns that the organization was abruptly pushed out of the Dollarhide Center and further questioned why this happened. He indicated that the organization would like to meet with Staff to resolve any outstanding issues and return to the Dollarhide Community Center.

Wade Ray Bonner, Corvette of Choice Car Club, thanked the Council for the Commendatory Plaque. Mr. Bonner noted that they are a nonprofit organization which receive their funding through membership dues and the annual dance event they host. This year, the organization was forced to cancel an event which was scheduled to be held in Compton. He then indicated that the group had to scramble to find another location and was also required to expend all funding as a result of the change of venue for the event. Mr. Bonner expressed his disappointment at the treatment that the club has received by the City.

Renee Bowen referenced the City of Torrance’s use of the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds toward assisting persons experiencing homelessness. The Torrance City Council approved a 40-unit temporary housing program located on civic center grounds and adopted the comprehensive Plan to Prevent and Combat Homelessness. The use of the PLHA funds for a temporary housing program is a strategy to assist persons experiencing homelessness. Ms. Bowen then stated that she provided documentation to the City Council highlighting information to address this issue.

Cristina Rangel, Program Manager with VOA, commented that her organization provides services to the residents, and they are looking to continue their work in the City to address the needs of the community. Ms. Rangel informed the City Council of the substandard working quarters at 700 N. Bullis Road and requested that the building be improved and upgraded and further thanked the City Council for their continued support.

Shirley Bonner informed the City Council that the Corvette of Choice Club had been meeting in Dollarhide prior to the pandemic and up until a few months when they were rudely and abruptly prohibited from meeting at the location. Ms. Bonner indicated that their organization has 130 members including lawyers, physicians, and professionals from the City and they would like to be able to return to the Dollarhide Center to continue to provide services to the community.

Joyce Kelly spoke in support of Corvette of Choice and stated that they should return to the Dollarhide Senior Community Center, along with the other organizations. Ms. Kelly further commented that there is too much housing development taking place in the City, and added that the residents would rather see amenities such as a movie theater, bowling alley and other places for recreation. Ms. Kelly urged the Council to provide whatever the Fire Department requires, as they are the City’s Heroes.

Unidentified Speaker requested that the City Council allow Corvette of Choice to use Dollarhide as their home, or they will find someplace else.

Charles Jackson, Publisher and Editor of City Pride Magazine and the Hub City Reporter, spoke in opposition to the Council’s resolution to engage with the company Elevate in the amount of $100,000. Mr. Jackson indicated that City Pride has been in Compton since 2006 doing the work of a media firm providing for stories and documentaries. He further indicated that the mission of City Pride is to spread quality media and promote positive community growth and give the people an opportunity to use their most powerful tool: their voice. Mr. Jackson requested that the City Council give City Pride the opportunity to submit a presentation to the City Council.

Sandra Lightener commented that she has been working with Charles Jackson for ten years and she has seen what fine work that he has done in the City of Compton. Ms. Lightener urged the City Council to allow City Pride Magazine to continue to shine a positive light on Compton and support the enhancement and improvement of the City.

Emon Johnson commented that he has been working with City Pride Magazine for 4 years and has had the privilege of interviewing many wonderful people in Compton. Mr. Johnson requested that the City Council consider City Pride Magazine as a media company to report on the positive events taking place in the City and enhance the upward development of Compton.

Shenna Hutchinson, Editor and Reporter for City Pride Magazine for 3 years, stated that she and her staff members have been covering the news of Compton for quite some time now and they really love what they do. Miss. Hutchinson indicated that they have established a large audience and are working on many new and exciting projects. She requested that the City Council allow them the opportunity to make a presentation about their plans to uplift and assist with the improvements in the City of Compton.

Vanessa spoke in support of Corvette of Choice Car Club returning to the Dollarhide Community Center. Ms. Vanessa also spoke out against changing the Compton City Charter and also commented that the Fire Department must be given Heroes’ Pay.

Lance Gardner, City Pride Magazine, spoke in support of providing service to the City of Compton to promote positivity and improve the City.

Lynn Boone thanked Corvette of Choice for their service to the Compton community. Ms. Boone suggested that agenda item Numbers 19 (Elevate contract), 20 through 25 (calling for election to be held to amend the Compton City Charter), be pulled from consideration and alleged that certain Councilmembers were only appointed to obtain a “Yes” vote. Ms. Boone then commented that the City Council is attempting to approve agenda items 20 through 25 in an effort to keep the present City Council in office.

Fidel Marquez requested an update regarding the medians and Olson Company and stated that large trucks are traveling through his neighborhood and tearing up the streets. Mr. Marquez informed the City Council that he has spent a great deal of money repairing his vehicles which were damaged as a result of driving the pothole ridden streets of Compton. He then stated that it is ridiculous that the Fire Department personnel must come before the City and ‘beg’ for a contract.

Mr. Marquez concluded that the City must first address the needs of the Fire Department and the residents of the community prior to bringing in more housing developments which will severely impact an already overcrowded City of Compton.

Compton Sheriff’s Lt. Craig Walker invited the Compton community to participate in the 2022 National Night Out event on August 2, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Home Depot Center located at 101 Town Center Drive, Compton. Lt. Walker commented that National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. There will be pizza and hot dogs, games, prizes and giveaways and fun for the entire community.

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

2. JUNE 21, 2022 (Approved)

CITY CLERK

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

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AND

ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER FOR DEBRA DUNCAN FOR TRANSCRIPTION

AND PREPARATION OF MEETING MINUTES OF THE CITY'S LEGISLATIVE BODIES AND SPECIALIZED ELECTRONIC SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022- 2023 ($43,200) (Approved Resolution Number 25,700)

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

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH

ALL STAR INTERPRETING SERVICE FOR PROVISION OF SPANISH LANGUAGE

INTERPRETATION AND TRANSLATION SERVICES FOR CITY'S LEGISLATIVE BODIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 ($35,000) (Approved Resolution Number 25,701)

HUMAN RESOURCES

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

ADJUST SEASONAL, HOURLY AND MISCELLANEOUS CLASSIFICATIONS WAGES AS A RESULT OF THE INCREASE TO THE 2019, 2020, 2021 AND 2022 STATE OF CALIFORNIA MINIMUM WAGE (Approved Resolution Number 25,702)

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

AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE SALARY PLAN FOR THE

CLASSIFICATION OF WATER DEPARTMENT GENERAL MANAGER
CORRECTING THE SALARY RANGE FROM 192 TO 220 (Approved Resolution Number 25,703)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

7. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON ADOPTING

CURB MARKING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR RED, GREEN, YELLOW AND WHITE CURBS IN THE CITY OF COMPTON (Approved Resolution Number 25,704)

8. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON ADOPTING

THE ACCESSIBLE PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS (BLUE CURB) POLICY AND PROCEDURES IN THE CITY OF COMPTON (Approved Resolution Number 25,705)

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

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A TEMPORARY LICENSE

AGREEMENT WITH ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT FOR USE OF CERTAIN
HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1434

WEST COMPTON BOULEVARD IN THE AMOUNT OF FOUR THOUSAND
DOLLARS PER MONTH ($4,000) NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY (180) WORKING DAYS (Approved Resolution Number 25,706)

10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL FROM MAJOR LEAGUE INFIELDS, INC. TO

PROVIDE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE DODGERS

DREAMFIELD AT GONZALES PARK AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER

TO ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FORTY- NINE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($49,200) (Approved Resolution Number 25,707)
On motion by Spicer, seconded by Duhart, the consent agenda was approved by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Duhart, Spicer, Bowers, Darden, Sharif NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None

REGULAR AGENDA

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT

11. A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE TRAVEL FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS - LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE (September 7-9, 2022, Long Beach California) - $650 per attendee
It was moved by Spicer, seconded by Duhart, that the request be approved. Councilmember Duhart indicated that she would not attend the conference. The remainder of the Councilmembers indicated that they would be in attendance and the request was approved by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Duhart, Spicer, Bowers, Darden, Sharif NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None

NEW BUSINESS

12. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 83696 (SUB 21-003) A REQUEST BY

THE WIN PROJECT TO CREATE FIVE REDUCED SIZED LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL LOTS ON A 15,863 SQUARE FOOT SITE LOCATED AT 1716 EAST

ROSECRANS AVENUE
On motion by Spicer, seconded by Duhart, the resolution entitled ‘ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 83696 (SUB 21-003) A REQUEST BY THE WIN PROJECT TO CREATE FIVE REDUCED SIZED LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL LOTS ON A 15,863 SQUARE FOOT SITE LOCATED AT 1716 EAST ROSECRANS AVENUE’ failed by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Spicer
NOES: Council Members – Bowers, Sharif
ABSTAIN: Council Members – Duhart, Darden
ABSENT: Council Members – None

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

AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND

USE OF FUNDS FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)

HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP GRANT (HOME) PROGRAMS AND

AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000)
On motion by Duhart, seconded by Spicer, Resolution Number 25,708 entitled ‘A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON ADOPTING

AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND USE

OF FUNDS FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)

HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP GRANT (HOME) PROGRAMS AND

AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS’ was adopted by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Duhart, Spicer, Bowers, Darden, Sharif NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None

14. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON ORDERING

CHARGES FOR SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLE MATERIALS HANDLING

SERVICES AND DELINQUENCIES TO BE COLLECTED ON THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY PROPERTY TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 AND COMBINED OUTSTANDING BALANCES FOR TAX ROLL BILLING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021- 2022
On motion by Darden, seconded by Duhart, Resolution Number 25,709 entitled ‘ A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON ORDERING

CHARGES FOR SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLE MATERIALS HANDLING

AYES: Council Members – Duhart, Spicer, Bowers, Darden, Sharif NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None

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

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH PURCHASE ORDERS TO CITY-WIDE VENDORS LISTED IN “APPENDIX A” FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 ($1,017,727) (Removed from Council consideration)

16. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON, ACTING

IN THE CAPACITY AS THE HOUSING SUCCESSOR TO THE FORMER

COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF COMPTON,

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT LOAN REPAYMENT FROM ALAMEDA COURT, LLC., AND RELEASING LIEN RESTRICTIONS PLACED ON

THE ALAMEDA COURT TOWNHOMES LOCATED AT SOUTHWEST CORNER OF

ALAMEDA BOULEVARD AND MYRRH AVENUE
On motion by Duhart, seconded by Spicer, Resolution Number 25,710 entitled ‘ A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON, ACTING IN

THE CAPACITY AS THE HOUSING SUCCESSOR TO THE FORMER COMMUNITY

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF COMPTON, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT LOAN REPAYMENT FROM ALAMEDA COURT, LLC.,

AND RELEASING LIEN RESTRICTIONS PLACED ON THE ALAMEDA COURT

TOWNHOMES LOCATED AT SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ALAMEDA BOULEVARD AND MYRRH AVENUE’ was adopted by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Duhart, Spicer, Bowers, Darden, Sharif NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None

17. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AMENDING THE PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 2022-2023

FISCAL YEAR BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JOHN L. HUNTER AND ASSOCIATES, INC. TO EXPAND THE SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR THE NATIONAL

POLLUTANT DISCHARGE SYSTEM PROGRAM COMPLIANCE SERVICES AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION ($399,774)
It was moved by Spicer, seconded by Duhart, that the resolution be adopted.

Councilman Bowers questioned the necessity for the item and indicated that the City has multiple lighting outages that have not been addressed.

John Strickland indicated that this item is amending the agreement, and further noted that this agreement will allow the contractor to perform different types of services.

Resolution Number 25,711 entitled ‘A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF COMPTON AMENDING THE PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MANAGER TO AMEND THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JOHN L. HUNTER AND ASSOCIATES, INC. TO EXPAND THE SCOPE OF SERVICES

FOR THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE SYSTEM PROGRAM
COMPLIANCE SERVICES AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION’ was adopted by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Duhart, Spicer, Darden, Sharif
NOES: Council Members – Bowers
ABSENT: Council Members – None

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

AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE CITY

OF DOWNEY FOR FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL DISPATCHING SERVICES ($800,000)
On motion by Darden, seconded by Duhart, Resolution Number 25,712 entitled ‘A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE CITY OF DOWNEY FOR FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL DISPATCHING SERVICES’ was adopted by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Duhart, Spicer, Bowers, Darden, Sharif NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None

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

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AND ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER FOR

ELEVATE PUBLIC AFFAIRS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES ($103,800)
It was moved by Duhart, seconded by Spicer, that the resolution be adopted.

Councilman Spicer questioned whether City Pride Magazine submitted a proposal.

City Manager Thomas indicated that City Pride did not submit a proposal.

Adriana Fernandez Clark, Elevate Magazine, commented that the company is thankful for the opportunity to continue to work with the City of Compton.

Councilman Bowers spoke in favor of allowing City Pride to offer a presentation to the City Council in light of how much the magazine has done for the City of Compton.

After further discussion, the City Council agreed to advertise for an additional Request for Proposals for this service.

Councilmembers Duhart and Spicer withdrew their motion and second, respectively.

20. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON ORDERING

THAT TWO MEASURES BE SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY AT THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022, TO

AMEND THE CITY OF COMPTON CHARTER IN CONNECTION WITH REDUCING

THE NUMBER OF REQUIRED MONTHLY REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS,

ELIMINATING PRIMARY NOMINATING ELECTIONS AND CHANGING THE

DATE OF GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS, AND DIRECTING THE CITY

ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF THE MEASURES It was moved by Spicer, seconded by Darden, that the resolution be adopted.

Councilman Bowers commented that City business would grind to a halt if there were only two Council meetings per month.

After further discussion, the resolution entitled ‘A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF COMPTON ORDERING THAT TWO MEASURES BE SUBMITTED TO THE

VOTERS OF THE CITY AT THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022, TO AMEND THE CITY OF COMPTON CHARTER IN CONNECTION

WITH REDUCING THE NUMBER OF REQUIRED MONTHLY REGULAR CITY COUNCIL

MEETINGS, ELIMINATING PRIMARY NOMINATING ELECTIONS AND CHANGING

THE DATE OF GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF THE MEASURES’ failed by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – None
NOES: Council Members – Duhart, Spicer, Bowers, Sharif
ABSTAIN: Council Members – Darden
ABSENT: Council Members – None

21. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON CALLING

AND PROVIDING FOR A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF COMPTON ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022, FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE

VOTERS OF THE CITY TWO MEASURES TO AMEND THE CITY OF COMPTON

CHARTER IN CONNECTION WITH REDUCING THE NUMBER OF REQURIED

MONTHLY REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS, AND ELIMINATING

PRIMARY NOMINATING ELECTION AND CHANGING THE DATE OF GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION (Item not considered by the City Council)

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

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS

ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022, WITH THE ELECTION TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ON THE SAME DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE CALIFORNNIA ELECTIONS CODE (Item removed from City Council consideration)

23. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON ORDERING

THAT TWO MEASURES BE SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY AT THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022, TO

AMEND THE CITY OF COMPTON CHARTER IN CONNECTION WITH REDUCING

THE NUMBER OF REQUIRED MONTHLY REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

AND CHANGING THE DATE OF PRIMARY NOMINATING ELECTIONS AND

GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO

PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF THE MEASURES
On motion by Duhart, seconded by Spicer, Resolution Number 25,713 entitled ‘ A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON ORDERING

THAT TWO MEASURES BE SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY AT THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022, TO AMEND

THE CITY OF COMPTON CHARTER IN CONNECTION WITH REDUCING THE

NUMBER OF REQUIRED MONTHLY REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND

CHANGING THE DATE OF PRIMARY NOMINATING ELECTIONS AND GENERAL

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF THE MEASURES’ was adopted by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Duhart, Spicer, Darden, Sharif
NOES: Council Members – Bowers
ABSENT: Council Members – None

24. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON CALLING

AND PROVIDING FOR A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF COMPTON ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022, FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE

VOTERS OF THE CITY TWO MEASURES TO AMEND THE CITY OF COMPTON

CHARTER IN CONNECTION WITH REDUCING THE NUMBER OF REQUIRED

MONTHLY REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND CHANGING THE DATE

OF THE PRIMARY NOMINATING ELECTION AND GENERAL MUNICIPAL

ELECTION
On motion by Darden, seconded by Spicer, the reading of the ordinance in full was waived by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Duhart, Spicer, Darden, Sharif
NOES: Council Members – Bowers
ABSENT: Council Members – None
On motion by Duhart, seconded by Darden, Ordinance Number 2,346 entitled ‘ AN

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON CALLING AND

PROVIDING FOR A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF COMPTON ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022, FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF

THE CITY TWO MEASURES TO AMEND THE CITY OF COMPTON CHARTER IN

CONNECTION WITH REDUCING THE NUMBER OF REQUIRED MONTHLY

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND CHANGING THE DATE OF THE PRIMARY NOMINATING ELECTION AND GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION’ was adopted by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Duhart, Spicer, Darden, Sharif
NOES: Council Members – Bowers
ABSENT: Council Members – None

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

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS

ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022, WITH THE ELECTION TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ON THE SAME DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE
On motion by Duhart, seconded by Spicer, Resolution Number 25,714 entitled ‘ A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON REQUESTING

THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO

CONSOLIDATE A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022, WITH THE ELECTION TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ON THE SAME DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE’ was adopted by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Duhart, Spicer, Darden, Sharif
NOES: Council Members – Bowers
ABSENT: Council Members – None

COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Duhart offered the following communications/announcements:
Commented on the success of her First District Townhall meeting and commended and thanked City Staff and everyone who sponsored and assisted with the meeting which featured positive open dialog with the residents.
Announced that Republic Services is looking to fill a number of job positions at their Gardena work site and invited those interested in obtaining additional information to contact Jamal Lane at 480-414-7801.
Wished her husband, Hartsell Duhart, a very Happy Birthday! Councilmember Spicer offered the following communications/announcements:
Announced that the District 2 Movie in the Park event featuring the movie Tom and Jerry---in Spanish on August 12, 2022, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Cesar Chavez Park, 1812 N. Santa Fe Avenue, Compton—bring blankets, lawn chairs and the entire family for a fun evening.
Announced that the Compton Black Exchange will host events every third Saturday of the month in the parking lot of the Grocery Outlet at 2175 Rosecrans Avenue, Compton.
Invited the residents to attend the annual Back-2-School Veteran and Military Family Wellness Day at the VPAN-VOALA Rally Point at 700 N. Bullis Road, Compton on August 13, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Councilmember Bowers offered the following communications/announcements:
Thanked City Staff for the clean-up and improvement of the old Campfire Girls site. Commended Karen Harris and her colleagues for the clean-up and revitalization of the Sunny Cove community and the surrounding neighborhood.
Commented that the City’s parks and facilities are not operating at full capacity and further requested that the City adequately staff all of the parks. Requested that the City consider utilizing traffic calming devices that have been successfully applied in other cities.
Requested that the City Council meeting be adjourned in memory of Michael Harvey.

Councilmember Darden offered the following communications/announcements:
Invited the community to attend the next Movies in the Park event featuring Space Jam at Kelly Park, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Invited the residents to participate in the 2022 National Night Out on August 2, 2022, at the Gateway Town Center.
Announced that Senator Steve Bradford will be hosting a Back-to-School Resource Fair at Cal State University Dominguez Hills, 1000 East Victoria Street, Carson, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – there will be a Backpack Giveaway, Blood Pressure Monitoring, Immunizations, Housing Assistance, Dental Screenings, Haircuts, Vision Screenings, Covid-19 Testing & Vaccines along with other critical resources. Requested that the City Council meeting be adjourned in memory of Zelma Louise Parks and Emma Jean Boyer.

Please email Mariela Gonzales at: [email protected] or call (323) 877-2174 or visit: www.comptonartwalk.com for additional details and information.

ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Duhart, seconded by Darden, the meeting was adjourned in memory of Zelma Louise Sparks, Emma Jean Boyer, Louis Brooks, Jr. and Michael Harvey at 9:33 p.m. by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Duhart, Spicer, Bowers, Darden, Sharif NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
The Compton City Council meeting was called to order at 5:48 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 – A. Spicer, J. Bowers, L. Darden, Mayor E. Sharif Council Members Absent – D. Duhart

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

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS AND NON-AGENDA MATTERS
City Manager Thomas explained that he held a meeting with the Compton Firefighter’s Union and will continue to meet and negotiate in the coming days.

Juanita Wilson, Compton Chamber of Commerce, invited the community to attend Compton’s 19th Annual Veterans Standdown on September 17, 18 and 19, 2022 at 700 N. Bullis Road.

Ms. Wilson noted that this is a great opportunity to provide critical services to our Veterans and show them the overwhelming love, respect and appreciation and thanks for their service and sacrifices. Ms. Wilson thanked City Clerk Alita Godwin, City Attorney Eric Perrodin and Councilmember Duhart for their generous monetary donations, and further encouraged everyone to donate time, money, goods or services to the Veterans.

Marcus Jackson, Compton Fire Department, appealed to the City Council’s sense of fairness and encouraged the City to provide equity and justice and equip the Fire Department with whatever they need, adding that First Responders are critical to the overall safety and health of the City.

Mary Martin, Director of the ECO Multi-Purpose Center at 403 S. Santa Fe Avenue, raised serious concerns regarding the high volume of speeding vehicles near the area of her school and further indicated there are 3 other schools nearby. Ms. Martin further noted that there have been several vehicle accidents in the area since the closure of the Artesia Bridge. Ms. Martin suggested that the Council consider placing flashing red lights or caution signs as well as speed limitation signs at the locations encouraging drivers to slow down and concluded that safety must be increased at the location.

Albert Dela Mora expressed that his concern that the City has not progressed but has only gotten worse since he moved to Compton in 2019. Mr. Dela Mora highlighted that he has seen several abandoned vehicles near his residence on Elm Street, which must be cited and towed and concluded by encouraging the City Council to help the residents beautify the City.

Rex Pritchard, President of the Long Beach Firefighters Association, spoke in support of the Compton Firefighters and encouraged the City Council and City Manager to work with the Department and the Union for the benefit of the City of Compton.

Daniel Salazar, President of Compton Firefighters Local 2216, read a letter from a Compton resident detailing a medical emergency with their Mother, wherein the Compton Firefighters saved her life. The letter praised the Compton Firefighters and emphasized that the family would not have their Mother if not for the life-saving efforts of the Compton Fire Department. Mr. Salazar encouraged the City Council to improve the working and living conditions for the Fire Department and bring the dilapidated fire stations up to the proper standard.

Antonio Chavez, Vice President of Firefighter Local 2216, addressed the severe Fire Department personnel staffing shortage, and indicated that many of the City’s Firefighters have continued to work eight, 24-hour shifts with a 12-to-24-hour break and return to work another 8 days. Mr.

Chavez indicated that many Firefighters are retiring and leaving Compton to work for other cities which creates significant vacancies. He requested that the City Council show support for the Fire Department, improve the fire stations, provide the proper equipment and fair compensation to keep experienced personnel within the City of Compton.

Kasie Hervey, Representative for Congresswoman Nanette Barragan, read a statement from the Congresswoman which stated that she is proud to stand in solidarity with the Compton Firefighters as they call for a contract, equipment upgrades and improved working and living conditions within the Fire Department.

Brittany McReynolds wife of a Compton Firefighter addressed that complacency and negligence of the City in relation to its Firefighters. Ms. McReynolds informed the Council of the dilapidated fire stations and inadequate PPE supplies and equipment of the Compton Fire Department. She further indicated that these issues create anxiety and stress within the Department and add a higher risk of accidents. Ms. McReynolds urged the City Council to fully support the Fire Department by hiring additional personnel, upgrading the fire stations, and providing the Department with everything they require to continue to protect and serve the Compton community.

Dion Evans commented that he is a 20-year employee of the City and lives in District 3 and is disgusted at the deplorable condition of the City’s fire stations. Mr. Evans further raised concerns that the Department’s Ladder Truck is uncertified, and further urged the City Council to take action and make public safety a top priority.

Paul Scott commented that he was born and raised in the City of Compton in District 4 and added that he began his fighter fighting career at the age of 14. Mr. Scott raised concerns that the City’s fire stations have never been updated and retrofitted and the Department does not have updated industry equipment nor emergency vehicles. Mr. Scott then stated that the residents in Compton pay the highest taxes in the County and urged the City Council to make public safety a priority in the City of Compton.

Geovanni Galvan compared the many positive improvements that the City of Downey has made compared to Compton which is of comparable size. Mr. Galvan then questioned when the Fire Department’s Ladder Truck will be certified and further encouraged the City Council to provide the Fire Department with funding for training and modernized equipment. Mr. Galvan urged the Council to replace the faded street signs, particularly at the fire stations.

Oscar Oliva spoke in support of the Compton Fire Department, and further questioned the City’s contingency plans as they relate to flood emergencies.

Donna Hefflin, Executive at the Key of Knowledge Community Development Corporation, stated that their organization has provided services to the Compton community for the past six years and has been attempting to obtain information regarding the reopening of the parks. Ms. Hefflin commented on an incident, wherein, a Councilmember ordered the removal of the locks at Tucker Park and added that this action caused her confidential documents and files to be left unattended and exposed. Ms. Hefflin then stated that the situation was handled inappropriately, as she should have been contacted to provide the entry key, rather than breaking the locks.

Councilman Bowers commented that the parks belong to every citizen in this community, furthermore, General Services did not have a key to the facility.

Mary Edwards Administrator for Key of Knowledge, explained that the City provided her nonprofit organization with the keys to Tucker Park, noting that the City determined that it would be advantageous to allow nonprofit organizations to operate the local parks rather than hiring additional recreational personnel. Ms. Edwards further indicated that her organization was actually given a key to the office at Tucker Park by City personnel and had important documents stored at the location. Ms. Edwards affirmed that Key of Knowledge should have received a telephone call prior to breaking the locks to access the building whereby they could have provided an entry key upon request.

Barbara Calhoun, former City Councilmember, raised concerns of what she observed to be ‘selective enforcement’ of the Compton Municipal Code by the Parking Enforcement Division on Compton Avenue from El Segundo Boulevard and Stockwell. Ms. Calhoun stated that there were vehicles stored on the street which was addressed by Code Enforcement. Ms. Calhoun then stated that she and other residents filed a complaint regarding the number of motor vehicles parked near the same vicinity, however, the calls for service to remove the vehicles were not addressed by Parking Enforcement. Ms. Calhoun then informed the City Council that she spoke with someone in Parking Enforcement, and they incorrectly informed her that there was ‘nothing on the books’ requiring that motor homes be moved. Ms. Calhoun provided the Code violation to the Council and requested that action be taken to cite/remove the motor homes.

Esmeralda Sanchez announced that September is Suicide Prevention Month and then shared a story regarding a life and death situation, whereby the Compton Fire Department responded and saved her Mother’s life. Ms. Sanchez urged the City Council to assist the Firefighters as they put their lives on the line every day and further requested that the City supply the Firefighters with whatever they need to continue to provide outstanding service to the community.

Umberto Espeleta spoke in support of the Firefighters who are heroes to the community and deserve to be treated fairly.

Jacqueline Venters commented that the City is deteriorating and must be improved immediately.

Ms. Venters urged the City Council to support the Fire Department, noting that new developments are coming into the City that must be approved by someone. Ms. Venters further requested that the Dollarhide Community Center be reopened as a cooling station for the Seniors.

N. McReynolds, Mother of Compton Fire Firefighter, urged the City Council to fully support the Compton Firefighters. Ms. McReynolds also informed the City Council that the fire stations are uninhabitable and must be improved as soon as possible for the health and safety of the entire community. Ms. Reynolds urged the City Council to help the Firefighters do their job by providing them with the necessary equipment and additional personnel.

Leroy J. Guillory spoke in support of the Compton Fire Department which is an important component to the Compton community family.

Miller Martin raised concerns regarding the problems he has experienced with Code Enforcement and further urged the Council to fully support the Fire Department.

Sheila Smith spoke in support of the Compton Fire Department and urged the City to upgrade the dilapidated fire stations as they contain dangerous and hazardous asbestos. Ms. Smith also requested that the City bring the emergency ambulance service back to the Fire Department.

Yolanda Gomez advocated for the Compton Fire Department, and further stated that she visited some of the fire stations and was appalled to see the deplorable condition in which the Firefighters are required to work and live. Ms. Gomez urged the Council to take more pride in the City and treat the first responders fairly.

Fatima Iqbal-Zubair spoke in support of the Compton Firefighters and indicated that we must protect our Frontline workers and provide the equipment and manpower they require to do their jobs.

Anthony Perry, Vice President of the National Association for Equal Justice in America (NAEJA) invited everyone to their next meeting scheduled for September 17, 2022, at Holy Chapel Missionary Baptist Church located at 1016 E. Rosecrans Avenue, Compton, CA 90220. Mr. Perry then indicated that the Black community is experiencing racism, which will be the topic of discussion at the upcoming meeting.

Royce Esters, President of NAEJA, advocated for the Compton Fire Department and further commented that by not providing for the needs of the Department, the City is violating the civil rights and guidelines pertaining to public safety for the Fire Department and the total Compton community.

Joyce Kelly spoke in full support of the Compton Firefighters and stated that they must be given a contract. Ms. Kelly then raised concerns that Code Enforcement trucks were attempting to block access of the Fire Department during their demonstration.

Brook McDuffy stated that last December, she reported that a resident had fallen out of his wheelchair due to a lifted-up and cracked sidewalk on the 2300 block of Compton Boulevard. Ms.

McDuffy noted that the sidewalk is still in disrepair and encouraged the City Council to act as quickly as possible to repair the sidewalk. Ms. McDuffy also reminded the City Council that 152nd Street still does not have street sweeping signs.

Mark Smith, Retired Firefighter, spoke in support of the Fire Department and the courageous men and women of the Department. Mr. Smith also commented that the City Council should continue to hold 4 meetings a month rather than two. He also requested that the City Manager do a forensic audit and address fiscal issues. Mr. Smith concluded by inviting the Councilmembers to visit the fire stations to see first-hand the poor condition of the stations and further urged the City Council to properly staff and equip the Fire Department.

Benjamin Holifield, Founder/President Compton Business Chamber of Commerce, requested a City Treasurer and City Controller’s financial report on a regular basis. Mr. Holifield raised concerns regarding the dangerous illegal street takeovers and concluded that we must make Compton safe, clean and friendly.

Missy spoke in support of the Fire Department and requested that the City Council provided the Department with what they need. Missy also stated that she has submitted several issues of concern to the City, however, none of the problems have been addressed. She urged the City Council to implement a plan to combat the illegal street takeover’s and consider Councilman Bowers’ strategy.

Richard Earl, President of the Concerned Citizens of Compton, commented that he worked as a Firefighter at an oil refinery for over 40 years, and recognized that this is a very demanding and important job. Mr. Earl encouraged the City Council to address the needs of the Fire Department, which is the backbone of the City.

Vanessa spoke in support of the Compton Firefighters and urged the City to give them a contract.

Lynn Boone commented on the absence of the City Attorney during the meeting and further suggested that he not be paid for this meeting. Ms. Boone stated that the Fire Department is the most important entity in the City and further urged the City Council to fully support the Fire Department and provide them with a contract.

Fidel Marquez spoke in support of the Fire Department and also requested that the City Council upgrade and improve the overall community.

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. JUNE 28, 2022 (Approved)
JUNE 30, 2022 (Recessed) (Approved)
JULY 5, 2022 (Approved)

CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT

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

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS TO SOUTH

COAST EMERGENCY VEHICLE SERVICE (PIERCE) AND WILLIAM KALVIKOV

DBA FIRE APPARTATUS SOLUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS OF EMERGENCY FIRE APPARATUS ($100,000.00) (Approved Resolution Number 25,715)

3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A THREE (3) YEAR

AGREEMENT WITH INSPIRON LOGISTICS, LLC FOR AN EMERGENCY TELEPHONE MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR THE CITY ($12,590.00) (Approved Resolution Number 25,716)

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

AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR LIFE ASSIST MEDICAL SUPPLIES, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES

AND RELATED EQUIPMENT FOR THE CITY OF COMPTON FIRE DEPARTMENT ($90,000.00) (Approved Resolution Number 25,717)

5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A THREE (3) YEAR

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LORNA MENDOZA, RN TO

PROVIDE NURSE EDUCATOR SERVICES FOR THE COMPTON FIRE
DEPARMENT AND ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER ($39,990) (Approved Resolution Number 25,718)

CITY MANAGER

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

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR PAYMENT OF THE CITY’S MEMBERSHIP DUES TO GATEWAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS ($28,350) (Approved Resolution Number 25,719)

HUMAN RESOURCES

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

APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN BY

ADOPTING AMENDED CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE ASSISTANT III (Approved Resolution Number 25,720)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

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

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO

GATEWAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (GCCOG) FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE FEES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE I-710 CORRIDOR

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT/ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIR/EIS), THE 91/605/405 MAJOR CORRIDOR STUDY AND THE ATLANTIC AVENUE/BOULEVARD CORRIDOR STUDY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 IN AN

AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIFTY ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY ONE DOLLARS AND SEVENTY NINE CENTS ($51,551.79) (Approved Resolution Number 25,721)
On motion by Bowers, seconded by Darden, the consent agenda was approved by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Spicer, Bowers, Darden, Sharif
NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Duhart

REGULAR AGENDA

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT

9. A REQUEST TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT THE CITY'S 2020 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (UWMP) (October 4, 2022, at 5:45 p.m.) On motion by Darden, seconded by Spicer, the public hearing was scheduled for October 4, 2022, at 5:45 p.m. by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Spicer, Bowers, Darden, Sharif
NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Duhart

10. A REQUEST TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT THE CITY'S 2020 WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN (WSCP) (October 4, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.) On motion by Darden, seconded by Spicer, the public hearing was scheduled for October 4, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Spicer, Bowers, Darden, Sharif
NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Duhart

11. REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE TRAVEL FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS - CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS, WASHINGTON DC - SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 2, 2022 (APPROXIMATELY $2,273.95 per person, excluding per diem) It was moved by Spicer, seconded by Darden, that the request be approved. Councilman Bowers indicated that he would not be attending the caucus session.

The travel request was approved by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Spicer, Bowers, Darden, Sharif
NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Duhart

NEW BUSINESS

12. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AMENDING THE PUBLIC WORKS 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE $122,445.00 IN FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY

METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY NATIONAL TRANSIT DATA

FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR SUCCESSFULLY REPORTING TO THE NATIONAL TRANSIT DATABASE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 On motion by Bowers, seconded by Darden, Resolution Number 25,722 entitled ‘ A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AMENDING THE PUBLIC WORKS 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE $122,445.00 IN FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY

METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY NATIONAL TRANSIT DATA

FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR SUCCESSFULLY REPORTING TO THE NATIONAL TRANSIT DATABASE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020’ was adopted by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Spicer, Bowers, Darden, Sharif
NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Duhart

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

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET TO DELETE ONE SENIOR

CIVIL ENGINEER AND ADD ONE ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER, ONE PUBLIC

WORKS INSPECTOR AND ONE ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST I POSITION AND

TRANSFER FUNDS BETWEEN VARIOUS ACCOUNTS
On motion by Spicer, seconded by Darden, Resolution Number 25,723 entitled ‘ A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET TO DELETE ONE SENIOR CIVIL

ENGINEER AND ADD ONE ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER, ONE PUBLIC WORKS

INSPECTOR AND ONE ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST I POSITION AND TRANSFER FUNDS BETWEEN VARIOUS ACCOUNTS’ was adopted by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Spicer, Bowers, Darden, Sharif
NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Duhart

14. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON APPROVING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 949 AND

MITIGATION MONITORING REPORTING PROGRAM, CHANGE OF ZONE CASE NO. 2020-004, A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF 501-545 EAST COMPTON BOULEVARD, 601-625 EAST COMPTON BOULEVARD, 112 NORTH WILLOW AVENUE AND 107 NORTH SANTA FE AVENUE FROM LIMITED

COMMERCIAL (CL) AND PARKING/HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (PRH) TO SPECIFIC PLAN (SP) AND ADOPT THE 501-601 EAST COMPTON BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN (First Reading) (Ordinance removed from consideration)

15. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON APPROVING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 949 AND

MITIGATION MONITORING REPORTING PROGRAM AND ORDERING THE VACATION OF A SECTION OF NORTH WILLOW AVENUE, 40 FEET BY 135 FEET,

LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF EAST COMPTON BOULEVARD (STREET VACATION NO. 2020-03) (Resolution removed from consideration)

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

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO THE

WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FOR GROUNDWATER PRODUCTION ASSESSMENT FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022- 2023 FOR TWO MILLION SIX HUNDRED FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,640,000)
On motion by Darden, seconded by Spicer, Resolution Number 25,724 entitled ‘A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO THE

WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FOR GROUNDWATER PRODUCTION ASSESSMENT FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 FOR TWO MILLION SIX HUNDRED FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,640,000)’ was adopted by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Spicer, Bowers, Darden, Sharif
NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Duhart

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

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH OHC PROPERTY ADVISORS FOR A FIXED

ASSETS VALUATION AND AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF NINETY-TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED ($92,300)
On motion by Spicer, seconded by Bowers, Resolution Number 25,725 entitled ‘A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH OHC PROPERTY ADVISORS FOR A FIXED ASSETS

VALUATION AND AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF NINETY-TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED’ was adopted by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Spicer, Bowers, Darden, Sharif
NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Duhart

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

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH EADIE PAYNE LLP FOR IRS PAYROLL TAX

AUDIT REPRESENTATION AND TAX POSITION RISK ASSESSMENT,
AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE IRS FORM 2848 APPOINTING

POWER OF ATTORNEY AND DECLARATION OF REPRESENTATIVE TO ROMA L. SCOTT AND FRANK ZABALETA OF EADIE AND PAYNE LLP ONLY FOR

REPRESENTATION BEFORE THE IRS
On motion by Spicer, seconded by Darden, Resolution Number 25,726 entitled ‘A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH EADIE PAYNE LLP FOR IRS PAYROLL TAX AUDIT

REPRESENTATION AND TAX POSITION RISK ASSESSMENT, AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE IRS FORM 2848 APPOINTING POWER OF ATTORNEY AND DECLARATION OF REPRESENTATIVE TO ROMA L. SCOTT AND FRANK

ZABALETA OF EADIE AND PAYNE LLP ONLY FOR REPRESENTATION BEFORE THE IRS’ was adopted by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Spicer, Bowers, Darden, Sharif
NOES: Council Members – Bowers
ABSENT: Council Members – Duhart

COUNCIL COMMENTS
City Clerk Alita Godwin requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Emma Jean Moody, sister of Dr. Lestean Johnson and Sondra Harvey.

Councilmember Spicer offered the following communications/announcements:
Invited the residents to attend the Resources Hub Event featuring workshops for record expungement, 2 nd chance job opportunity and Covid-19 testing on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, from 10:00 am to 2:00 p.m. at the Dollarhide Community Center.

Councilmember Bowers offered the following communications/announcements:
Commented that moving towards only two City Council meetings per month would not be beneficial to the City.
Provided a power point presentation identifying the lack of proper street signage and the dilapidated and substandard conditions of the City’s Fire Stations and also presented pictures of the deplorable condition of other City buildings. Commented that the City Council has previously approved the purchase of new emergency vehicles for the Fire Department and further commented that the City Council is in full support of the Compton Fire Department—and further emphasized that Fire Department jobs should be offered to the Compton residents first.

Councilmember Darden offered the following communications/announcements:
Thanked the various community members and the City Council for the wonderful community outreach programs and also for addressing the needs of the residents. Invited the residents to attend her District 4 Townhall meeting scheduled for Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Kelly Park, 2319 East Caldwell Street, Compton. Requested that the City Manager place the appointments for the various boards, committees and commissions on the City Council agenda.
Requested that the City Council meeting be adjourned in memory of Marilyn Foster.

Mayor Sharif offered the following communications/announcements:
Mayor Sharif expressed her gratitude to all the wonderful sponsors and volunteers, and everyone involved with the hugely successful Compton Initiative to improve the City. Mayor Sharif invited the community to attend the Latino Heritage Month Celebration—“Fiestas Patrias” on September 17, 2022 at the Dollarhide Community Center. There will be a special celebration of the history, culture and independence of Mexico, and other Latin American countries through music, dance performances, folklore, artwork and special cuisine! Bring your family and friends to experience 'El Grito' and other highlights of Mexican heritage!
Mayor Sharif announced that Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB179 which will provide $12 million for the repair of the Artesia Bridge. Mayor Sharif detailed that the Artesia Bridge is vital to the community as it is a major thoroughfare through the City and must be reopened at soon as possible.

ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Spicer, seconded by Darden, the meeting was adjourned in memory of Emma Jean Moody, Sondra Harvey, Marilyn Foster, Steve Smith and Elizabeth Murphy at 8:17 p.m. by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Spicer, Bowers, Darden, Sharif
NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Duhart
________________________________________ ___________________________________

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON October 4, 2022
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: A REQUEST TO SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING - PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 953 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT CASE NO. 2022-001 CHANGE OF ZONE/SPECIFIC PLAN CASE NO. 2022-001
The Community Development Department is requesting the City Council hold a public hearing to consider approving the Compton Station Transit Oriented Development Specific Plan. The Compton Station Transit Oriented Development Specific Plan encompasses 575.5 acres and during the proposed 2022-2042, planning period is projected to accommodate up to:

 2,178 new residential units (1,444 market-rate and 734 affordable)  97,000 square feet of new office/institutional space
 150 new hotel rooms
The Compton Station Specific Plan Study Area is roughly a one half-mile area around the MTA “A” line Compton Station platform. The project plan area is bordered by Matthisen Avenue to the west, Cressey Street, Douglas Street, and Peck Street to the north, Santa Fe Avenue to the east, and Myrrh Street, Indigo Street, and Laurel Street to the south. The attached image shows the project area.

Staff requests that the City Council schedule a public hearing on this matter for Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 5:45 p.m.

ROBERT DELGADILLO, SENIOR PLANNER

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
APPROVED FOR FORWARDING:

THOMAS THOMAS

CITY MANAGER

2. Compton TOD Specific Plan
Request to Schedule a Public Hearing

Page 2 ends

PROJECT AREA

October 4, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: A REQUEST TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER

AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO ENTER INTO A DEVELOPMENT

AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
65864 ET SEQ. IN CONNECTION WITH A PROPOSED HOUSING
PROJECT TO BE LOCATED AT 930 WEST COMPTON
BOULEVARD, COMPTON, CA. (November 1, 2022 at 5:45 p.m.)

SUMMARY
The proposed project will be developed on an approximately 2.45 acre site located at 930 W. Compton Boulevard in the City of Compton (bounded by West Compton Boulevard to the north, West 151 street to the south, South Kemp Avenue to the east, and South Dwight Avenue to the west) and consists of the development of a gated 60-unit housing project composed of single-family attached condominiums, with ten of the condominiums restricted for sale to moderate income households at affordable sales prices (“Project”).

Approvals received in connection with the Project include General Plan Map Amendment Case No. GPA 21-001, Conditional Use Permit Case No. CUP 21-008, Change of Zone Case No. COZ 21-003, and Tentative Tract Map No. 82807.

In order to finalize the sale of the property to the City, a development agreement proposed between the City of Compton and the applicant, City Ventures Homebuilding, LLC, is required to vest the applicant’s rights to develop in accord with any approvals of the project that have been or may be granted for a specific period of time, along with other terms.

Staff requests a public hearing be set on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 5:45pm.

THOMAS THOMAS

CITY MANAGER

3. October 4, 2022
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: A REQUEST TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING TO INCREASE FEES FOR SOLID WASTE SERVICES IN THE CITY OF COMPTON (November 22, 2022 at 5:45 p.m.)

SUMMARY
Staff is requesting a Public Hearing to increase rates for solid waste services in the City of Compton.

Staff requests a public hearing be set for Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 5:45 p.m.

The public hearing will be held in the City of Compton Council Chambers at 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, CA 90220.

VICTOR MEZA

MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARMENT MANAGER
APPROVED FOR FORWARDING:

THOMAS THOMAS

CITY MANAGER

4.4. City of Compton
Notice of Public Hearing Regarding Consideration of Proposed Adjustments, Including Increases to the Rates for Solid Waste Collection Services (Trash, Recycling and Organic Waste)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Article XIIID of the California Constitution, the City Council of the City of Compton will hold a PUBLIC HEARING to consider the adoption of proposed adjustments, including increases, to the rates for solid waste collection services (trash, recycling and organic waste), effective commencing on January 1, 2023. In addition, the City Council will consider a proposed amendments to the existing solid waste collection services agreement at the public hearing. The PUBLIC HEARING will be held on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 5:45 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, in the Council Chambers, 205 S. WIllowbrook Avenue, Compton, CA 90220. At the public hearing, all interested persons will have the opportunity to appear before the City Council and be heard. The City of Compton welcomes your participation and input throughout the process as the City Council considers the proposed new rates and that are explained in this notice.

WHY RATE ADJUSTMENTS ARE NECESSARY
In September 2016, then Governor Jerry Brown signed into law SB 1383, which established statewide targets to reduce disposal of organic waste (including green waste and food waste) by 75% of the 2014 level and recover at least 20% of edible food currently sent to landfills by 2025. Pursuant to SB 1383, organic waste will be collected in green waste containers, which will be subjected to mandatory processing that significantly increases the cost of handling that material.

SB 1383 also requires jurisdictions to undertake new measures, including taking steps to reduce contamination. As a result of this state-imposed, unfunded regulation, the City must require residents and businesses to separate organic waste from other trash to be managed at a facility other than a landfill. To accomplish this, generators will be required to subscribe to and participate in the City’s organic waste collection service.

PROPOSED ADJUSTMENTS TO SOLID WASTE RATES
The City contracts for residential and commercial solid waste collection services with a private waste hauler, Republic Services, Inc. At the public hearing, the City Council will consider the approval of amendments to the existing agreement with Republic Services, Inc. The amendments include new organics recycling services to be provided by Republic to assist the City to comply with the SB 1383 State mandates.

The City is proposing the increases to the solid waste collection services rates to cover the cost of the services provided under the amended agreement. Single family and multi-family dwellings with cart service are charged a monthly base rate, which includes a refuse cart, a recycling cart, and a greenwaste cart, which will now include food waste. Customers may choose to take additional carts for an additional charge. Multi-family dwellings and Commercial properties with bin service are charged a monthly base rate based on the number, size of bin(s), and the number of weekly pick-ups.

The City’s solid waste rates were last adjusted effective July 1, 2022. If approved, the proposed increases will take effect on January 1, 2023. In addition, the rates will be automatically adjusted to account for inflation on July 1, 2024, July 1, 2025, July 1, 2026 and July 1, 2027. The annual inflation adjustment is based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers, Water, Sewer and Trash collection services (SERIES ID: CUSR0000SEHG) for the twelve month period ending in April, prior to the July 1 rate increase. However, the annual inflation adjustment rate increase will not exceed 5% in any given year.

The table below compares the current monthly base rates for typical residential cart and bin services with those proposed for January 1, 2023.

CURRENT AND PROPOSED MONTHLY SOLID WASTE SERVICE RATES
* Price for 1 3YD 1Xwk Refuse Service
** Amount will automatically be increased July 1, 2024, July 1, 2025, July 1, 2026, and July 1, 2027 for the annual inflation adjustment, not to exceed 5% in any given year.

The entire proposed rate schedule can be viewed on the City’s website at http://www.comptoncity.org/depts/mu/waste/default.asp

PUBLIC HEARING AND PROTEST PROCEEDINGS
At the public hearing, the City Council will hear and consider all protests and objections to the proposed rate increases.

Property owners and tenants directly responsible for the payment of the rates (each a “customer”) may protest the proposed rate increases in writing prior to or during the public hearing. Written protests can be mailed or personally delivered to the City Clerk, but must be received no later than the close of the public hearing on November 22, 2022.

Written protests may be submitted to the City Clerk at the public hearing, delivered in person or mailed to:

City Clerk
City of Compton
205 S Willowbrook Ave.

Compton, CA 90220
A valid written protest must include the following:

1. The name of the customer submitting the protest; and,

2. Identification of the parcel by either the assessor’s parcel number or street address; and,

3. A statement of protest against the proposed rate increases (“I/we protest” will suffice); and,

4. The original signature of the customer submitting the protest (photocopies, electronic mail, electronic copies, e- comments, or faxes will not be accepted).

If a parcel has more than one customer, only one written protest against the proposed increases will be counted. A majority protest against the proposed increases will exist if, at the end of the public hearing, there are written protests submitted (and not withdrawn) by a majority of the customers subject to the proposed rate increases. The City Council may not adopt the proposed rate increases if there is a majority protest exists (50% plus one). The City Clerk will determine the validity of all protests submitted and exclude any invalid protest from the final tabulation.

For more information regarding the State unfunded mandates, please visit CalRecycle’s website at https://calrecycle.ca.gov/organics/slcp/
If you have any questions regarding this Notice, the proposed rate adjustments, or you would like more information, please email Dominique Stewart at [email protected], or Tracey Zenaye at [email protected] Residential Bin Service*
Current Rate $26.85 $231.31
Proposed Rate $27.66** $283.35**
Increase Amount $0.81 $52.04
October 4, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET AND AUTHORIZE

THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF THE OFFICE OF
JUSTICE PROGRAMS GRANT AWARD FOR THE 2020 JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $74,408

SUMMARY
This resolution authorizes the City of Compton to amend the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget and accept and appropriate Seventy-Four Thousand, Four Hundred Eight ($74,408) Dollars in 2020 JAG grant funding from the Department of Justice (DOJ).

BACKGROUND
The Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), is the leading source of federal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions. The JAG Program provides states, tribes, and local governments with critical funding necessary to support a range of program areas including law enforcement, prosecution and court, prevention and education, graffiti abatement, corrections and community corrections, drug treatment and enforcement, planning, evaluation, technology improvement, and crime victim and witness initiatives.

The City of Compton plans to utilize JAG funds to augment its current efforts of combatting crime by increasing security services. The City of Compton has seen a significant decrease in violent crimes over the past several years; however, there is still a significant need to further improve the safety, health and well-being of the residents of the community from experiencing violent crimes and reducing violent criminal activity that occurs in public spaces.

The residents of the City have experienced violent crimes and incidents at City parks and facilities due to increased gang violence. The City contracts with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to provide Public Safety services to the residents and businesses within the City. However, the cost of stationing a police officer at each City park would be costs prohibitive and negatively impact the City’s annual budget. Similarly, the City does not receive a sufficient allocation of JAG funds to cover the costs of a full-time police officer for each City park or City facility. Consequently, the City is strategically soliciting

5.5. Staff Report – Accept JAG funding and Amend the Community Development, Grants Division Fiscal Year 2022-20223 Budget
October 4, 2022, page 2
grantors and other agencies to assist the City with fiscal resources to supplement public safety services in City parks and facilities.

STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE
The City of Compton is committed to increase safety throughout the City. As a part of this effort, the City has identified the JAG grant program as a strategic fiscal resource that would assist the City’s efforts to reduce crime throughout the City. To that effect, the Grants Division prepared and submitted an application for a JAG 2020 Grant and was awarded $74,408 from the Department of Justice to continue to enhance its efforts to increase public safety.

JAG Program
The City Manager is recommending that 2020 JAG grant funds are utilized to hire security during park programming hours and large-scale special events that take place within the City. Staff believes the presence of a stationed security officer may prevent and create a deterrent for criminal activity and allow for more expedient and immediate response from law enforcement at city parks and facilities. Thus creating a safe and friendly environment for the community to enjoy. Additionally, the security staff assigned to the park will work peak and seasonal hours. For example, a security presence at the park will be extremely useful during afterschool program hours, skate park hours, or special event hours, etc.

The City Manager’s Office conducted an RFP process to identify the best company necessary to assist the City with its safety concerns. The City of Compton will closely monitor the performance of the company and perform annual inspections and performance review of the JAG funding in accordance with the grant requirements.

ALTERNATIVES
If the City Council chooses not to accept the grant funds, the City cannot implement the proposed activities unless General Funds or other funding sources were provided.

FISCAL IMPACT
The City of Compton was awarded JAG 2020 funding in the amount of $74,408. The JAG 2020 Award allows 10% of the total award for Grant Administration. The cost of the proposed activities and administrative staff support will be paid directly from the JAG grant.

Staff Report – Accept JAG funding and Amend the Community Development, Grants Division Fiscal Year 2022-20223 Budget
October 4, 2022, page 3
The Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget shall be amended as follows:

INCREASE REVENUE:

Account No. Account Description Amount
1083-780-020-3565 Other Federal Grants$74,408
INCREASE EXPENDITURES:

Account No. Account Description Amount
1083-780-020-4101 Salaries $6,011
1083-780-020-4190 Worker’s Compensation $1,066
1083-780-020-4197 Unemployment Insurance $204
1083-780-020-4198 SDI $72
1083-780-020-4199 Medicare $87
1083-780-020-4269 Other Contract Services $66,968
TOTAL $74,408

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approved this resolution accepting the JAG 2020 funding from the Department of Justice and adopt the attached resolution which approves the proposed activities.

THOMAS THOMAS

CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. __________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET AND AUTHORIZE THE

ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE
PROGRAMS GRANT AWARD FOR THE 2020 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $74,408
WHEREAS, the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG Program) administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is the leading source of federal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions; and

WHEREAS, the JAG program provides states, tribes, and local governments with critical funding necessary to support a range of program areas including law enforcement prosecution and court, prevention, and education, corrections and community corrections, drug treatment and enforcement, planning, evaluation and technology improvement, and crime victim and witness initiatives; and

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

SECTION 1. That the City Council shall accept and appropriate Seventy-Four Thousand, Four Hundred and Eight ($74,408) Dollars in 2020 JAG grant funding from the Department of Justice (DOJ).

SECTION 2. That the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget shall be amended as follows:

INCREASE REVENUE:

Account No. Account Description Amount
1083-780-020-3565 Other Federal Grants$74,408
INCREASE EXPENDITURES:

SECTION 3.That a certified copy of this resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Clerk, City Manager, Grants Division of the Community Development Department, City Attorney, and City Controller’s Office.

RESOLUTION NO. _____________
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
I, Alita Godwin, City Clerk of the City of Compton, hereby certify that the forgoing 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 MEMBERS-
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
October 4, 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 CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT

WITH HOLLYWOOD ELITE SECURITY TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL
SECURITY SERVICES IN THE CITY OF COMPTON ($66,968)

SUMMARY
The attached resolution authorizes the City Manager allocate $66,968 to Hollywood Elite to provide professional security services in the City of Compton utilizing Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Funds.

BACKGROUND
The Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, administered The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), is the leading source of federal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions. The JAG Program provides states, tribes, and local governments with critical funding necessary to support a range of program areas, including law enforcement, prosecution and court, prevention and education, graffiti abatement, corrections, and community corrections, drug treatment and enforcement, planning, evaluation, technology improvement, and crime victim and witness initiatives.

The City of Compton has seen a significant decrease in violent crimes over the past decade; however, there is still a considerable need to improve safety further. Recently, the residents of the City have experienced violent crimes and incidents at City parks and facilities due to increased gang violence. The City of Compton plans to utilize JAG funds to augment its current efforts to combat crime by increasing security services.

STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE
The Grants Division is requesting that the City enter into an agreement with Hollywood Elite Security in order to provide security services and fulfill duties related to the Justice Assistance Grant program. If approved, the City will prioritize places and times that require the greatest need for supplemental security services and partner with Hollywood Elite Security to provide professional security guard services. For example, the City may begin afterschool programs at a specific park and request additional security do remain stationed at that park for the duration of the program. Additionally, the City may request security services during special events. The selected organization will agree to report to posts as directed by the City, will respond immediately with patrol vehicles upon emergencies if called upon, and will provide reports to City Staff.

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The Company will work directly with the City staff and will provide detailed reports to Community Improvement, Recreation Staff, and the Grants Division. The Grants Division will require timecards, work conducted at City Facilities, GPS tracking reports, and invoicing as source documentation to fulfill grant requirements. The City will utilize their services on an hourly basis not to exceed the $66,968. Hollywood Elite will also utilize City of Compton Identifiers on their vehicles to symbolize this partnership with the City and our combined effort to ensure safety in City Parks.

The City conducted an RFP process to select a professional security company to help enhance safety at parks and events. After reviewing proposals, staff deemed Hollywood Elite the most responsible bidder with the least expensive rate for Skilled Armed Guards. Although one company, "Steps Above Security," offered new-hire guards at the least costly rate of $17, they provided Armed guards at the same rate as Hollywood Elite at $25.

New-hire guards at $17 dollars was not deemed the most effective service to meet the need for professional security services at our City Parks and Facilities. In addition to New-hire guards, "Steps Above Security" offered one Armed Guard at $25 but only from 6 am to 11 am.

The City requires more flexible shifts as afterschool hours and evening programs will be times when security support is prioritized.

On the other hand, Hollywood Elite offered full-time Armed guards at the same hourly rate as Steps Above Security at $25. Hollywood Elite also provides free supervisor management services, which made their overall proposal the most cost-effective among other benefits.

Subsequently, the City is recommending entering into an agreement with Hollywood Elite company based on their experience, rates, flexibility, reporting system, and overall proposal. (All bids received and rates are listed in the table below and attached to the Agenda Packet).

TABLE A: List of Proposals Received
# Organization Type of Service Rate OT Comments
1 Allied Protection Unarmed Guard $37.75
Armed Guard $44.37
2 American Guard
Services Unarmed Guard $34.55 $50.10

Unarmed Guard with experience
(2yrs $36.02 $52.23
Basic Armed $38.96 $56.50
Armed Guard with experience (2yrs $40.43 $58.63
3 Extended Watch
Security Unarmed Security $27.00

Unarmed Security with Patrol
vehicle $57.00
Armed Security $45.00

Unarmed Security with Patrol
vehicle $75.00
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4 GSG Protective Services Unarmed $31.26 $46.89
Only 2
guards
Armed $37.54 $56.31
Only 3
guards

Limited
shifts
5 Hollywood Elite Basic Unarmed $23.00
Basic Armed $25.00
Unarmed w/ Patrol Vehicle $35.00
Advanced unarmed $30.00
Armed with Patrol $40.00
Supervisor with Patrol $45.00
Exec Protection Bodyguard $75.00
Off-duty / LEO $65.00
6 Citiguard Unarmed w/ Patrol Vehicle $25.00
Armed $29.00
Vehicle $2,000.00
7 Power Security Guard Basic Unarmed $25.00 $37.50
Armed $30.00 $45.00
unarmed with advanced skill $27.00 $40.50
Armed with advanced skill $32.00 $48.00
8 R&B Security Security Professional $30.00 $45.00
9 Servexo Unarmed $24.00
Armed $28.00
Unarmed Advanced $26.45
Armed Advanced $33.00
Vehicle $1,100.00 Per month
Guard Tour Management Cost $28.00 Per month
10 Steps Above Security New Hire Unarmed $17.00
1 - Armed $30.00 24/7
2 - Armed $25.00 6am - 11am

FISCAL IMPACT
Upon approval of the JAG 2020 allocation resolution, there will be funds available in the amount of $66,968 in account 1083-780-020-4269 to issue a purchase order to Hollywood Elite to provide professional security services in the City of Compton.

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RECOMMENDATION
Management recommends that the Mayor and City Council adopt and approve the attached resolution authorizing City Management to enter into an agreement with Hollywood Elite to provide professional security services not to exceed $66,968.

THOMAS THOMAS

CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. __________________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN

AGREEMENT WITH HOLLYWOOD ELITE SECURITY TO PROVIDE

PROFESSIONAL SECURITY SERVICES IN THE CITY OF COMPTON
($66,968)
WHEREAS, the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG Program) administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is the leading source of federal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, the JAG program provides states, tribes, and local governments with critical funding necessary to support a range of program areas including law enforcement prosecution and court, prevention, and education, corrections and community corrections, drug treatment and enforcement, planning, evaluation and technology improvement, and crime victim and witness initiatives; and

WHEREAS, the cost of the proposed activities as well as grant oversight will be paid directly from the grant; and
WHEREAS, the City of Compton was awarded of the JAG 2020 funds in the amount of $74,408; and
WHEREAS, the Grants Division placed an RFP to select a security company to assist provide supplemental professional security services to maximize safety within our City Parks; and
WHEREAS, the staff deemed that Hollywood Elite Security company submitted the most responsible bid to provide professional security services in the City; WHEREAS, the Hollywood Elite Company will provide, unarmed guards at $23 per hour, Armed guards at $25 per hour, advanced unarmed guards at $26 per hour, advanced armed guards at $30 per hour, and armed patrol guard at $40 per hour not to exceed $66,968; and
WHEREAS, the City will utilize 2020 JAG funding to cover the cost of the security services and administrative cost for staff support. Currently there are funds available in account 1083-780-020-4269 for security services.

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 enter into an agreement and issue a purchase order in the amount of One Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars ($66,968) to Hollywood Elite for Professional Security Services.

SECTION 2. That the funds for this expenditure will be allocated in the Community Development Department, Grants Division Fiscal Year Budget 2022-2023 in account 1083-780-020-4269 in the amount of $66,968.

SECTION 3. That a certified copy of this Resolution shall be filed with the Offices of the City Manager, City Controller, Grants Division of the Community Development Department, Community Improvement Department, and City Clerk.

SECTION 4. That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.

Resolution No. __________________

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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:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

CITY OF COMPTON
AND
Hollywood Elite Security Guard Services
This AGREEMENT is entered by and between the CITY OF COMPTON, a municipal corporation of the State of California (hereinafter referred to as “CITY”) located at 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California 90220, and HOLLYWOOD ELITE SECURITY (hereinafter referred to as “CONSULTANT”), located at 1800 Century Park E. FL 6, Los Angeles, California, (each a “Party” and collectively, the “Parties”).

RECITALS:

WHEREAS, the City has received funding from the Unites States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) for the Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”), HOME Investment Partnership (“HOME”) and Neighborhood Stabilization Program (“NSP”) Grant Programs; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that there is a need to employ the services of an experienced consultant to provide excellent security services to the City; WHEREAS, Hollyowod Elite represents that it is specifically trained, experienced, competent, and has the resources to provide such services which will be required by this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Hollywood Elite Company will provide, unarmed guards at $23 per hour, Armed guards at $25 per hour, advanced unarmed guards at $26 per hour, advanced armed guards at $30 per hour, and armed patrol guard at $40 per hour not to exceed $66,968; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. ______, adopted on the __ day of ______ 2022, the City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Consultant to provide the necessary services; and
WHEREAS, Consultant is willing to render such professional services subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

AGREEMENT:

NOW, THEREFORE, Consultant and City, for the consideration, terms, and conditions herein described, mutually agree as follows:

1. Services to be rendered by Consultant.It is the mutual understanding of the parties that the Consultant shall perform and be responsible for administrating and implementing Services for the First Time Homebuyer Program (FTHB) and Home Rehabilitation Program (HRP). More specifically, Consultant shall provide and perform the services explained in Appendix A:

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2 Consultant acknowledges that in entering into this Agreement that the City is relying on Consultant's special skills and experience to do and perform the services in accordance with best standards of professional practice. While performing the services, Consultant agrees to perform all the said services and to the extent not furnished by the City, furnish all the necessary materials at its own cost and expense necessary to complete said services in a manner consistent with that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the same profession currently practicing under similar circumstances and to the reasonable satisfaction of the City.

Consultant’s services hereunder shall be performed in good, workmanlike and professional manner. Consultant shall be responsible for correcting and completing all errors and omissions related to the services provided by the Consultant for this Agreement at no additional cost to the City. “Errors” and “Omissions” for purposes of this paragraph are defined to mean a failure by the Consultant to meet the standards of its profession as set forth in the preceding paragraph. The acceptance of the services by City does not release Consultant from these obligations.

Consultant will be responsible for employing or engaging all persons necessary to perform the services. All of Consultant's staff will be qualified by training and experience to perform their assigned tasks. Consultant will give its personal attention to the fulfillment of the provisions of this Agreement by all of its employees and subcontractors, if any, and will keep the services under its control.

Hollywood Elite shall be primarily responsible for representing Consultant in performance of this Agreement.

2. Term of Contract.The term of this Agreement shall be effective as of October 5, 2022 and shall expire when the below-specified total compensation has been exhausted unless this Agreement is terminated as provided herein.

Consultant acknowledges the importance to City of City’s project schedule and agrees to put forth its best professional efforts to perform the services in a manner consistent with that schedule. City understands, however, that Consultant’s performance must be governed by sound practices. Consultant will work such overtime or engage such personnel and equipment as necessary to maintain the schedule, without additional compensation.

3. Compensation.The method of payment for the services will be based on a time and material basis, based on the rate schedule reflected in Consultant’s “Proposal,” which is incorporated herein. It is understood and agreed between the parties that the maximum compensation payable for the performance of all services to be provided by the Consultant pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall be limited to a not-to-exceed amount of Sixty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred and Sixty-Eight Dollars ($66,968.00).

The total price paid the Consultant includes compensation for all work, including travel, materials, supplies, vendor services, expenses and subcontracted work. No additional compensation will be paid to the Consultant, unless there is a change in the Professional Services Agreement –
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3 scope of the work or the scope of the project. In the instance of a change in the scope of work or scope of the project, adjustment to the total compensation will be negotiated between the Consultant and the City. Adjustment in the total compensation will not be effective until authorized and approved in writing by the City.

Progress payments may be made in arrears based on the percentage of work and deliverables completed by the Consultant. If Consultant fails to submit the required deliverable items according to schedule or as required by the Agreement, except for those amounts that are due and not reasonably in dispute, the City shall have the right to delay payment and/or terminate this Agreement in accordance with the provisions noted herein.

Consultant shall be reimbursed within thirty (30) days, or as promptly as fiscal procedures may permit, upon receipt by the City of itemized invoices for services completed. Invoices shall be submitted no later than 45 calendar days after the performance of work for which the Consultant is billing. Invoices shall detail the work performed on each task as applicable. Invoices shall be delivered or mailed to the Grants Compliance Manager at the following address: City of Compton, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California 90220.

In the event of termination, the Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for the undisputed reasonable value of services performed to the effective date of termination, including any noncancellable obligations incurred prior to termination; provided, however, that the City may condition payment of such compensation upon the Consultant’s delivery to the City of any and all City property, documents, reports, records, materials and work product associated with the performance of this Agreement.

4. Ownership of Materials.Consultant agrees that all of its customized reports, recommendations, plans, copyrightable materials and other Work Product created or assembled by it in the course of performing the services (“Work Product”) hereunder are works for hire for the benefit of the City and as such is the sole property of the City. To the extent that such materials and Work Product do not constitute work for hire, in consideration of the payments and other covenants of the City, as set forth or called for herein, Consultant hereby sells, transfers, conveys and assigns any and all of its rights therein to the City. In the event this Agreement is terminated, all Work Product produced by Consultant or its agents, employees and subcontractors pursuant to this Agreement will be delivered to City pursuant to the termination clause of this Agreement.

The Work Product may be used by City and its agents, employees, representatives, and assigns, in whole or in part, or in modified form, for all purposes City may deem advisable, without further employment of or payment of any compensation to Consultant; provided, however, that if this Agreement is terminated for any reason prior to completion of the Project and if under such circumstances City uses, or engages the services of and directs another consultant to use, the Work Product, City agrees to hold Consultant harmless from any and all liability, costs, and expenses relative to claims arising out of matters and/or events which occur subsequent to the termination of this Agreement as a result of causes other than the fault or negligence of Consultant, or anyone for whose acts it is responsible, in preparation of the Work Product. Consultant will not be responsible for deficiencies solely attributable to modifications of the Work Product performed by others, or that arise from use of the Professional Services Agreement –
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4 Documents in connection with a project or site other than that shown in the Work Product.

5. Independent Contractor Status.Consultant, its officers, employees, subconsultants, subcontractors, agents and volunteers (collectively hereinafter the “Consultant”), will perform the services in Consultant's own way and pursuant to this Agreement as an independent contractor and in pursuit of Consultant's independent calling, and not as an employee of City. The persons used by Consultant to provide the services under this Agreement will not be considered employees of City for any purposes. Neither the City nor any of its officers, employees, agents or volunteers shall have any control over the conduct of the Consultant, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement. Consultant expressly warrants that while engaged in carrying out and complying with any terms and conditions of this Agreement that Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner, represent that Consultant is in any manner officers, employees, agents or volunteers of the City. Consultant shall obtain no rights to retirement, health care or any other benefit that accrue to City officials, officers, or employees. Consultant expressly waives any claim to such rights.

The payment(s) made to Consultant pursuant to the Agreement will be the full and complete compensation to which Consultant is entitled. City will not make any federal or state tax withholdings on behalf of Consultant or its agents, employees or subcontractors. City will not pay any workers' compensation insurance, retirement contributions or unemployment contributions on behalf of Consultant or its employees or subcontractors. Consultant agrees to indemnify and pay City within thirty (30) days for any tax, retirement contribution, social security, overtime payment, unemployment payment or workers' compensation payment which City may be required to make on behalf of Consultant or any agent, employee, or contractor of Consultant for work done under this Agreement. At the City’s election, City may deduct the amounts paid pursuant to this Section, from any balance owing to Consultant.

6. Successors, Assignment and Delegation.City and the Consultant each binds themselves, their partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives to the other hereto and to partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives of such other party in respect to all covenants, agreements and obligations contained in this Agreement.

The expertise and experience of Consultant are material considerations for this Agreement. Consultant shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement or the performance of any of Consultant’s obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the City. Any attempted assignment or transfer of any of Consultant’s rights, duties or obligations arising under this Agreement shall be null and void.

7. Nondiscriminatory Employment Practices.During the performance of this Agreement, the Consultant agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, sex, creed, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, handicap or belief in accordance with requirements of City, State or Federal laws and regulations. Consultant will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, sex, creed, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, handicap or belief in accordance with requirements of City, State or Federal laws and regulations.

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5 Such actions shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoffs or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The Consultant agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees, applicants and subcontractors for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this non-discrimination clause.

In the event of the Consultant’s non-compliance with the non-discrimination clause of this Agreement, this Agreement may be immediately canceled, terminated or suspended in whole or in part.

8. Subcontracting.Consultant's services are unique and personal. Except as may be specified in Consultant’s Proposal and agreed to by the City, Consultant will not subcontract any portion of the services without prior written approval of the City. If Consultant subcontracts any of the services, Consultant will be fully responsible to City for the acts, errors and omissions of Consultant's subcontractor and of the persons either directly or indirectly employed by the subcontractor, as Consultant is for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by Consultant. Nothing contained in this Agreement will create any contractual relationship between any subcontractor of Consultant and City. Consultant will be responsible for payment of subcontractors.

Consultant will bind every subcontractor and every subcontractor of a subcontractor by the terms of this Agreement applicable to Consultant's work unless specifically noted to the contrary in the subcontract and approved in writing by City.

9. Other Consultants.The City reserves the right to employ other consultants in connection with the services.

10. Indemnification.Consultant shall indemnify and save harmless the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and designated volunteers (collectively hereinafter the “City”), against any and all damages to property or injuries to or death of any person or persons, including property and employees or agents of the City and shall indemnify and save the City from any and all liability and expense including reimbursement of reasonable defense costs and legal fees, and claims, demands, suits, actions or proceedings of any kind or nature, including Workers’ Compensation claims, of or by anyone whomsoever to the extent caused by the negligent, reckless or willful misconduct for the Consultant, its officers, employees, subconsultants, subcontractors or agents in the performance of the duties undertaken by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement.

This indemnification and hold harmless obligation does not extend to claims arising out of the negligence or willful misconduct of the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers.

11. Insurance.Without limiting the Consultant’s indemnification of the City, Consultant shall obtain and maintain, at its cost and expense, for the duration of the Agreement and any and all amendments, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise out of or in connection with performance of the services by Consultant or Consultant’s agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. The insurance will be obtained from an insurance carrier admitted and authorized to do business in the State of California. Such evidence shall specifically Professional Services Agreement –
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6 identify this Agreement and shall contain express conditions that the City is to be given written notice at least thirty (30) days in advance of any termination or implementation of a reduction of limits or material change of insurance coverage as specified herein.

Consultant shall be responsible for providing any advance notification to the City which would otherwise not be provided by the policies insurance carrier(s). Failure on the part of the Consultant to procure or maintain insurance shall constitute a material breach upon which the City may immediately terminate this Agreement. All insurance required hereunder shall be primary with respect to any insurance maintained by the City.

Coverages and Limits. Consultant will maintain the types of coverages and minimum limits indicated below, unless the Risk Manager or City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney approves a lower amount. These minimum amounts of coverage will not constitute any limitations or cap on Consultant's indemnification obligations under this Agreement. City, its officers, agents, volunteers and employees make no representation that the limits of the insurance specified to be carried by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement are adequate to protect Consultant. The coverage will contain no special limitations on the scope of its protection to the below- indicated insured’s except for Workers Compensation and errors and omissions insurance. Consultant will obtain occurrence coverage, excluding Professional Liability, which will be written as claims-made coverage. If Consultant believes that any required insurance coverage is inadequate, Consultant will obtain such additional insurance coverage, as Consultant deems adequate, at Consultant's sole expense.

11.1 Commercial General Liability Insurance. $1,000,000 combined single-limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. If the submitted policies contain aggregate limits, general aggregate limits will apply separately to the work under this Agreement or the general aggregate will be twice the required per occurrence limit.

11.2 Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability. Workers' Compensation limits as required by the California Labor Code and Employer's Liability limits of $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury. Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance will not be required if Consultant has no employees and provides, to City's satisfaction, a declaration stating this.

11.3 Professional Liability. Errors and omissions liability appropriate to Consultant’s profession with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per claim. The coverage shall also provide an extended two (2) year reporting period commencing upon termination or cancellation of this Agreement.

Endorsements. For Commercial General Liability Insurance, Consultant will ensure that the policies are endorsed to name the City of Compton and its respective elected and appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers as “additional insured’s” with respect to liability arising out of the activities of the Consultant. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the City. Prior to City's execution of this Agreement, Consultant will furnish certificates of insurance and endorsements to City.

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7 Waiver of Subrogation. The policies shall contain a waiver of subrogation for the benefit of City.

12. Permits and Licenses.Consultant, at its own expense, during the term of this Agreement, shall obtain and maintain all appropriate business and professional permits, licenses and certificates that may be required in connection with the performance of services by the Consultant. Upon execution of this Agreement, the Consultant shall show evidence of a business license permit in conformance with Section 9-1.2 of the Compton Municipal Code.

13. Maintenance of Records. Consultant will maintain complete and accurate records with respect to costs incurred under this Agreement. All records will be clearly identifiable. Consultant will allow a representative of City during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of records and any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant will allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years, or longer if required by law, from the date of final payment under this Agreement.

14. Warranties.Consultant represents and warrants (i) that Consultant has no obligations, legal or otherwise, inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement or with Consultant’s undertaking this relationship with City, (ii) that the performance of the services called for by this Agreement do not and will not violate any applicable law, rule or regulation or any proprietary or other right of any third party, (iii) that Consultant will not use in the performance of his responsibilities under this Agreement any confidential information or trade secrets of any other person or entity and (iv) that Consultant has not knowingly entered into or will enter into any agreement (whether oral or written) in conflict with this Agreement.

15. General Compliance with Laws. Consultant will keep fully informed of federal, state and local laws and ordinances and regulations which in any manner affect those employed by Consultant, or in any way affect the performance of the services by Consultant. Consultant will at all times observe and comply with these laws, ordinances, and regulations and will be responsible for the compliance of the services with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations. In the event the Consultant encounters any conflict between such laws and ordinances, Consultant shall notify the City in writing and the parties agree to work cooperatively to resolve the conflict.

16. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Participation.DBE and other small businesses (SB), as defined in Title 49 CFR, Part 26, are encouraged to participate in the performance of agreements financed in whole or in part with federal funds. The Consultant shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this Agreement.

17. Termination.In the event of the Consultant's failure to prosecute, deliver, or perform the services, after giving written notice of default and two (2) days to correct the same, then, in addition to any other remedies, City may terminate this Agreement for nonperformance by notifying Consultant in writing. Consultant has five (5) business Professional Services Agreement –
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8 days to deliver any documents owned by City and all work in progress to City address contained in this Agreement. City will make a determination of fact based upon the Work Product delivered to City and of the percentage of work that Consultant has performed which is usable and of worth to City in having the Agreement completed.

Based upon that finding City will determine the final payment of the Agreement. In the event City elects to terminate, City will have the right to immediate possession of all Work Product and work in progress prepared by Consultant, whether located at the project site, at Consultant's place of business, or at the offices of a subconsultant.

The City’s obligation is payable only from funds appropriated for the purpose of this Agreement. All funds for payments after the end of the current fiscal year are subject to the City’s legislative appropriation for this purpose. In the event this Agreement extends into succeeding fiscal year periods and the City Council does not allocate sufficient funds for the next succeeding fiscal year payments, this Agreement shall terminate immediately upon written notice from the City.

Either Party, upon tendering ten (10) calendar days written notice to the other Party, may terminate this Agreement for convenience. In this event and upon request of City, Consultant will assemble the Work Product without charge and put it in order for proper filing and closing and deliver it to City. Consultant will be paid for work performed to the termination date; however, the total will not exceed the lump sum fee payable under this Agreement. City will make the final determination as to the portions of tasks completed and the compensation to be made.

18. Force Majeure.In the event that performance by either party is rendered impossible (permanently or temporarily) due to acts of war, acts of terrorism, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, or other natural occurrences, strikes, work slowdowns, lockouts (other than lockout by Consultant), or other similar acts to those described above or other causes beyond the reasonable control of such party, and without fault or negligence, said event shall excuse performance by such party, or in the case of temporary impossibility, shall excuse performance only for a period commensurate with the period of impossibility. Notwithstanding the foregoing, City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement upon any event that renders performance impossible. In such case, City shall be responsible for payment of compensation for the reasonable value of services rendered to the point at which this Agreement is terminated, but in no event to exceed the total lump sum fee payable under this Agreement.

19. Covenants Against Contingent Fees. Consultant warrants that Consultant has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that Consultant has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or any other consideration contingent upon, or resulting from, the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, City will have the right to terminate this Agreement for nonperformance, or, in its discretion, to deduct from the Agreement price or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of the fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fees, gift, or contingent fee.

20. Jurisdiction, Venue and Governing Law. Any action at law or in equity brought by either of the Parties for the purpose of enforcing a right or rights provided for Professional Services Agreement –
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9 by this Agreement will be tried in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, and the Parties waive all provisions of law providing for a change of venue in these proceedings to any other county. This agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of California.

21. Testimony.Consultant will testify at City's request if litigation is brought against City in connection with Consultant's services under this agreement. Unless the action is brought by Consultant, or is based upon Consultant's actual or alleged negligence or other wrongdoing, City, upon prior written agreement with Consultant will compensate Consultant for time spent in preparation for testimony, testimony, and travel at Consultant's standard hourly rates at the time of actual testimony.

22. Waivers.The waiver by either Party of any breach or violation of any term, covenant, or condition of this Agreement or of any applicable law will not be deemed to be a waiver of such term, covenant, condition or law or of any subsequent breach or violation of same or of any other term, covenant, condition or law. The acceptance by either Party of any fee or other payment which may become due under this Agreement will not be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding breach or violation by the other Party of any term, covenant, or condition of this Agreement or any applicable law.

23. Authority.The individuals executing this Agreement and the instruments referenced in it on behalf of Consultant each represent and warrant that they have the legal power, right and actual authority to bind Consultant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

24. Severability.If any term, provision, condition or covenant of this Agreement or its application to any party or circumstances shall be held, to any extent, invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of the term, provision, condition or covenant to persons or circumstances other than those as to whom or which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected, and shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

25. Amendments. This Agreement may be modified or amended only be written document executed by both Consultant and City’s City Manager and approved as to form by the City Attorney. Such document shall expressly state that it is intended by the parties to amend the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

26. Confidentiality. All documents, reports, information, data, and exhibits prepared or assembled by Consultant in connection with the performance of the Services pursuant to the Agreement are confidential until released by the City to the public, and the Consultant will not make any of these documents or information available to any individual or organization not employed by the Consultant or the City without the written consent of the City before any such release.

27. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with any other written document referred to or contemplated by it embody the entire Agreement and understanding between the parties relating to the subject matter of it. The City Manager is authorized, in consultation with the City Attorney, to agree to non-material amendments to this Professional Services Agreement –
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10 Agreement. Neither this Agreement nor any of its provisions may be amended, modified, waived or discharged except in a writing signed by both parties.

28. Notices.Any notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be effective when delivered in person; and effective one (1) business day after delivery by facsimile transmission; and effective five (5) days after mailing by U.S. Mail, postage prepaid and properly addressed as follows:

To Consultant: Hollywood Elite Security
1800 Century Park E. FL 6,
Los Angeles, California 90067
Attn: Berzelius Baker, CEO
(888) 858-7361
To City: City of Compton
205 South Willowbrook Avenue
Compton, California 90220
Attn: Grants Manager
(310) 761-1406
(310) 761-1464 – fax.

With copy to: City of Compton
205 South Willowbrook Avenue
Compton, California 90220
Attn: City Manager
In the event of any change of address, the moving party is obligated to notify the other party of the change of address in writing. Each party may amend, supplement and update the notice list to add, delete or replace any listed individuals; however, the amendment must be in writing.

29. Certifications.

Certifications of Consultant
I, Salvador Lopez, HEREBY CERTIFY that I am the Owner, and duly authorized representative of the Consultant firm of B-Adair Consulting and Administrative Services, and that, except as hereby expressly stated, neither I nor the above firm that I represent have:
(a) employed or retained for a commission, percentage, brokerage, contingent fee, or other consideration, any firm or person (other than a bona fide employee working solely for me or the above Consultant) to solicit or secure this agreement; nor (b) agreed, as an express or implied condition for obtaining this contract, to employ or retain the services of any firm or person in connection with carrying out the agreement; nor
(c) paid, or agreed to pay, to any firm, organization or person (other than a bona fide employee working solely for me or the above Consultant) any fee, contribution, Professional Services Agreement –
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11 donation, or consideration of any kind, for or in connection with, procuring or carrying out this agreement.

Debarment and Suspension Certification
The Consultant, under penalty of perjury, certifies that, except as noted below, he/she or any other person associated therewith in the capacity of owner, partner, director, officer, manager:
is not currently under suspension, debarment, voluntary exclusion, or determination of ineligibility by any Federal, State or local; • has not been suspended, debarred, voluntarily excluded or determined ineligible by any Federal, State or local within the past 3 years; • does not have a proposed debarment pending; and
• has not been indicted, convicted, or had a civil judgment rendered against him/her by a court of competent jurisdiction in any matter involving fraud or official misconduct in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, state or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or state antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property within the past 3 years; and are not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in the preceding paragraph; and
have not had one or more public transactions (Federal, State or local) terminated for cause or default within the past 3 years.

If there are any exceptions to this certification, insert the exceptions in the following space.
[Supply exceptions on separate page]
For any exception noted above, indicate below to whom it applies, initiating and dates of action.
[Attach separate page]
The above certifications are part of this Contract. Signing this Agreement on the signature portion thereof shall also constitute signature of the above Certifications. __________________________________ __________________ Willdan, Owner (Date)

30. Miscellaneous.No provision of this Agreement is to be interpreted for or against either party because that party or that party’s legal representative drafted such provision.

Should either party hereto, or any representative, successor or assign of either party hereto, resort to litigation to enforce the provisions of this Agreement, the party or Professional Services Agreement –
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12 parties prevailing in such litigation shall be entitled, in addition to such other relief as may be granted, to recover its or their reasonable attorney’s fees and costs in such litigation from the party or parties against whom enforcement is sought.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Consultant has executed this Agreement, and the City, by its City Manager, who is authorized to do so, has executed this Agreement.

B-ADAIR CONSULTING AND

WILLDAN ADMINISTRATIVE /CONSULTANT
By _____________________________________ Dated: _______________ Salvador Lopez, Jr, Director of Planning

CITY OF COMPTON
Recommended for Approval:

By ______________________________________ Dated: ________________ Dr. Aubrey Relf, Grants Compliance Manager

Approved by:

Dated: _______________ By______________________________________ Craig J. Cornwell., City Manager
Approved as to form:

By ___________________________________ Dated: ______________ Damon Brown, City Attorney
ATTEST:

Dated: _______________ By _____________________________________ Alita Godwin, City Clerk

OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, CA 90220
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL:

ARMED AND/OR UNARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES
Emma Sharif
Mayor
MICHELLE CHAMBERS Jonathan Bowers
Councilmember – District 1 Councilmember – District 3
ISAAC GALVAN Lillie Darden
Councilmember – District 2 Councilmember – District 4
October 6, 2021

TABLE OF CONTENTS
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) – ARMED AND/OR UNARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES PAGE
I. INTRODUCTION 1
II. PROPOSAL DUE DATE AND LOCATION
III. POINT OF CONTACT
IV. BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE
A. BACKGROUND
B. OBJECTIVE
V. SCOPE OF WORK 2
A. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 3
VI. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE 5
A. COMPENSATION
B. PERSONNEL
C. SECURITY SERVICE SCHEDULE
VII. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DATE AND FORMAT 6
A. TRANSMITTAL LETTER
B. TITLE PAGE
C. TABLE OF CONTENTS
D. COMPANY/FIRM INFORMATION 7
E. QUALIFICATIONS AND REFERENCES
F. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
G. PROPOSAL EVALUATION
H. EVALUATION CRITERIA 8
VIII.GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. LIMITATIONS
B. AWARD AND CONTRACT TERM
C. BINDING OFFER 9
D. RIGHT TO WAIVE INFORMALITIES
E. CONTRACT ARRANGEMENTS, PROVISIONS AND INSURANCE
E. STAND ALONE OPTION 10
F. SELECTION DISPUTES
G. PUBLIC RECORDS 11
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October 6, 2021

CITY OF COMPTON
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) – ARMED AND/OR UNARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES I. INTRODUCTION
The City of Compton (“City”), California invites experienced and qualified security firms to submit written proposals to provide ARMED AND/OR UNARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES—CITY’S PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATIONAL BUILDINGS. A formal Request for Proposal (RFP) is accessible from the City’s website at http://www.comptoncity.org/officials/clerk/bids/. —Please, submit responses in accordance with the instructions set forth in this RFP— II. PROPOSAL DUE DATE AND LOCATION
All proposals are due on or before 5:00 p.m., Thursday, October 28, 2021. Written proposal responses must submit one (1) original unbound and three (3) copies of your proposal. There is absolutely no consideration for responses received after the specified date and time. The City accepts all written proposals to provide the services described for a period of ninety-(90) days from the time of submittal.

Please address proposals in a sealed envelope to the;
Office of the City Clerk
City of Compton
205 South Willowbrook Avenue
Compton CA 90220
Attention: PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE SECURITY GUARD SERVICES - CITY’S PUBLIC PARKS AND

RECREATIONAL BUILDINGS
III. POINT OF CONTACT
All inquiries relating to this RFP process shall be submitted to Aubrey Relf, Grant Compliance Manger, Grants Department, City of Compton, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, CA 90220. For telephone inquiries, call (310) 605-5580, and/or e-mail inquiries to [email protected].

IV. BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE
A. BACKGROUND
The City of Compton, hereinafter referred to as “City”, is requesting proposals from Security Guard Service Firms, hereinafter referred to as “Contractor”, with qualified personnel having previous experience with municipal agencies in providing Armed and/or Unarmed security guard services to the City’s parks and public facilities.

B. OBJECTIVE
The City objective is to select a professional security service firm with armed and unarmed personnel to patrol secure and protect the employees, guests, visitors, facilities, equipment, supplies and structures from vandalism, theft, and harm.

Prior to entering into a contractual agreement for project implementation, an agreed upon scope of work and project pricing will require separate City Council approval.

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V. SCOPE OF WORK
The scope of work will be carried out in various locations throughout the City.

The primary focus is to reduce illegal activity throughout the City. Prime sites will be Parks, businesses where illegal products may be sold, special events and other City facilities. The City views the contract security services as an extension of the City’s public safety services. The table below shows some of the parks and facilities throughout the City as an example of locations.

The City anticipates the contract security company to provide professional and high-quality service at a reasonable cost. The contracted services require high visibility, significant public relations skills, effective communication, alertness and strong problem-solving abilities. The following summarizes the City parks and facilities described by this scope of work.

Burrell-Macdonald
Park
Par 3 Golf Course Gonzales Park
•5.0 acres
•217,800 sq. ft.
•Community Banquet
Room with Stage
•Baseball Diamond
•Multipurpose Field
•Picnic Area
•Recreation Rooms
•Outdoor Basketball
Court
•Kids & Toddler
Playground
•13.4 acres
•587,186.83 sq. ft.
•Par-3 Golf Course
•Fully Stocked Pro
Shop
•Snack Bar w/food,
beer & other
beverages
•Small Parking lot &
Off-street
•14.06 acres
•609,840 sq. ft.
•Community
Banquet Room
•Baseball Diamond
•Jackie Robinson
Baseball Stadium
•Multipurpose Field
•Picnic Area
•Recreation Rooms
•Gymnasium
•Aquatic Center
•Kids & Toddler
Playground
Kelly Park Lueders Park Wilson Park
•3.8 acres
•165,528 sq. ft.
•Community Banquet
Room with Stage
•Baseball Diamond
•Multipurpose Field
•Picnic Area
•Recreation Rooms
•Outdoor Basketball
Courts
•Kids & Toddler
Playground
•6.0 acres
•261,360 sq. ft.
•Community
Banquet Room
•Picnic Area
•Gymnasium
•Aquatic Center
•Tennis Courts
•Kids & Toddler
Playground
•3.9 acres
•169,884 sq. ft.
•Community
Banquet Room
with Stage
•Picnic Area
•Recreation Rooms
•Gymnasium
•Skate Park
•Kids & Toddler
Playground
•Street Parking
•Open Area, No
Fencing

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Neighborhood Parks
Ellerman Park Fig Oleander
Park
Oaks Parks Raymond St.

Park
•1.8 acres
•78,408 sq. ft.·
•Kids &
Toddler
Playground
•Multipurpose
Field
•0.8 acres
•Children's
Playground
Apparatus
•2.4 acres
•104,544 sq. ft.
•Kids & Toddler
Playground
•Multipurpose
Field Outdoor
•Basketball
Court
•2.5 acres
•108,900 sq. ft.
•Kids &
Toddler
Playground
•Baseball
Diamond
Sibrie Park South Park Tragniew Park Walter Tucker
Park
•3.8 acres
•165,528 sq. ft.
•Kids &
Toddler
Playground
•Baseball
Diamond
•Multipurpose
Field
•4.83 acres
•210,395 sq. ft.
•Baseball
Diamond
•Multipurpose
Field
•4.5 acres
•196,020 sq. ft.
•Outdoor
Basketball
Court
•Multipurpose
Field
•Tennis Courts
•Kids & Toddler
Playground
•4.9 acres
•213,222 sq. ft.
•Kids &
Toddler
Playground
•Multipurpose
Field
Recreation
•Meeting
Rooms
A. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Please note that responses to this RFP are encouraged to come from interested firms in providing armed and unarmed security guard services who meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Provide an hourly rate schedule on the attached quote sheet for Security Officer(s), including an overtime/holiday/emergency rate.

Contract Security Company shall provide all labor, equipment, vehicle(s), and supplies for the assigned Security Officers for their performance of security services to the City. The costs for said labor—equipment, vehicles and supplies—are included in the hourly fee charged by the Company for the various services.

2. All personnel assigned by the contractor to perform work for the City of Compton shall:
i. Must be a minimum of 21 years of age,
ii. Must not have an active probation record (other than minor traffic violations),
iii. Must be physically capable of performing all duties as assigned,
iv. Must present a professional appearance acceptable to the City, and
v. Must have a current, State-issued guard card and California State Driver's License, as well as authorization to carry fire arms, where required.

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3. Security officer(s) shall perform their duties in an efficient, conscientious manner, and shall be courteous and helpful to all persons on City of Compton property. Discourtesy, rudeness, or the use of profanity will constitute grounds for immediate removal of the offending employee(s).

4. All assigned Security Guards will serve as a visual and physical deterrent to crime and respond to calls for assistance to support the Sheriff or other emergency response as circumstances warrant.

Security Guards are required to adhere to the applicable sections of the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department’s Rules and
Regulations.

5. All assigned Security Guards will serve as the eyes and ears of the City and ambassadors of goodwill to all people in the City. Primary responsibilities of Security Guards are observing and reporting suspicious or unusual incidents to the appropriate authorities and documented by written Incident Reports (i.e. burglary, robbery).

6. The contract Security Company shall provide a daily activity log and have Security Guards complete incident reports, in a form approved by the City.

7. Security Guards shall have a standard uniform provided by the security company and approved by the City. The City expects well fitting, clean and pressed uniforms that have no rips or tears. The City specifically reserves the right to remove any individual due to unsatisfactory appearance.

8. The City reserved the right to approve the contracted Security Company’s vehicle(s) used to patrol City facilities, including; i. Vehicle(s) are to be in good working order and appearance, ii. Vehicle(s) must have current registration,
iii. Vehicle(s) must have proof of insurance,
iv. Vehicle(s) must have an amber light installed on its roof, v. Vehicle(s) must be clearly marked as a security patrol vehicle with Security Company’s name and/or logo.

9. The City staff members shall have direct access to a contractor manager or shift supervisor, on duty, 24-hours a day, and seven- days per week. Contract Security Company shall provide
emergency phone numbers to City staff.

10.Contractor is responsible to train, counsel, inspect and evaluate Security Guards. The Contract Security Company supervisor shall make frequent unscheduled inspections of personnel, and report monthly written reports to the City.

11.Security Guards shall receive training from contract Security Company’s trainers until they are proficient in the performance of their duties. Contract Security Company’s staff including shift supervisor shall receive an orientation from City staff.

12.City staff shall communicate with and work through contract security company’s managers and shift supervisors for any service needed.

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13.Each Security Guard/Officer shall be required to have active certification to carry a baton, pepper spray, and handcuffs (firearm where required). Contract Security Company shall be responsible for training their officers in arrest and control tactics and self- defense. Security officer(s) must have successfully completed PC 832 Training, CPR and First Aid Training.

14.Security Company shall provide assigned personnel with cellular phones with “direct connect” type capabilities.

VI. Period of Performance
The City expects the prescribed services is scheduled for a one-year period.

A. COMPENSATION
The City expects that the Contract’s proposed compensation will follow the Preliminary Scope of Work for this project. For this project, the City will be compensating the selected Contract through a federal grants program.

B. PERSONNEL
Any change in staff persons identified in the contract is subject to the approval of the City Manager. Removal by the contractors’ assigned employees without written consent of the City Manager are subject to a material breach of contract.

C. SECURITY SERVICE SCHEDULE
The City is requesting services of both armed and unarmed security officers to provide coverage as deemed appropriate.
Basic unarmed guard per hour.
Basic armed guard per hour.
Unarmed guard with advanced skills and experience per hour. Armed guard with advanced skills and experience per hour.

A sample schedule is as follows.

Officer Hours Per
Week Shift
(1) Officer – Armed / Unarmed
(1) Officer – Armed / Unarmed
(1) Officer – Armed / Unarmed
(1) Officer – Armed / Unarmed
(1) Officer – Armed / Unarmed
(1) Officer – Armed / Unarmed
(1) Officer – Armed / Unarmed
(1) Officer – Armed / Unarmed
(1) Officer – Armed / Unarmed
(1) Officer – Armed / Unarmed
Total Hours Per Week /hours

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VII. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DATE AND FORMAT
This Request for Proposals represents the requirements for an open, competitive, and timely process. Interested firms must submit one (1) original unbound and three (3) copies of your proposal to the City Clerk’s office no later than 5:00 p.m., Thursday, October 28, 2021.

Any proposal received after this date and time disqualifies the proposal from consideration.

An official agent or representative of the company submitting the proposal must sign all proposals. Postmarks and copies sent via facsimile disqualifies the proposal from consideration.

All proposed pricing must be all-inclusive thereby identifying any outsourced or contracted work or other costs. Any proposals, which call for outsourcing or contracting work, must include a name and description of the proposed contracted organizations.

All proposed pricing should have an itemized table that explains the fees and costs. All contractual terms and conditions will be subject to review by the Office of the City Manager and will include scope, budget, schedule, and other necessary items pertaining to the project.

If you have any questions regarding this RFP, please contact Aubrey Relf, (310)605-5580, or by email at [email protected]. Please send two copies of your firm’s Proposals (one unbound) to:

Office of the City Clerk
City of Compton
205 South Willowbrook Avenue
Compton CA 90220
Attention: PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE SECURITY GUARD SERVICES - CITY’S PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATIONAL BUILDINGS
Proposal content and completeness are most important. Clarity is essential consideration in the review process in assessing the proposing company’s capabilities.

Written responses should be one sided, not exceed 25 pages (not including table of contents, cover letter, or sample
contracts/agreements). Please provide the following:

A. TRANSMITTAL LETTER
Proposals must include a transmittal letter signed by an official authorized employee to solicit business and enter into contracts for the firm and the name and telephone number of a contact person, if different from the signature.

B. TITLE PAGE
Proposals must include a title page that includes the RFP subject, the name of the contractor’s firm, local address, telephone number, name of contact person, and the date.

C. TABLE OF CONTENTS
Proposals must include a table of contents that includes a clear identification of the material by section and page number.

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D. COMPANY/FIRM INFORMATION
Proposals must provide the name of the business entity (including any fictitious business names), details of the entity’s business structure (i.e. corporation, partnership, LLC), organization chart for the business entity, statement(s) on financial integrity of all entities related to the company/firm or joint venture that will be involved in the contract, the location of offices located within the counties identified, and the number of licensed contractors and agents/salespersons employed by company/firm in this region.

E. QUALIFICATIONS AND REFERENCES
QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE:
i. Professionals - Provide the name and title of the Managing Principal representative for the coordination and execution of the described work, and any other professionals that will be assigned to this contract including résumés (not exceeding 2 pages) of education, experience and qualifications related to experience.

REFERENCES:
i. Business References - Provide detailed projects for any two (2) California public agencies for which the responding firm provided related work.
ii. Litigation - Provide a list of any outstanding litigation in which the proposed respondent is a named party for a related study or audit.

F. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Full disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest as they relate to any/specific transactions must be identified to the City.

G. PROPOSAL EVALUATION
i. The City will coordinate a review panel and conduct an initial review of the proposals for general responsiveness and inclusion of the items requested. Contractors failing to meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered responsive and will not be evaluated.
ii. Any proposal that does not include enough information to permit the evaluators to rate the proposal in any one of the evaluation factors listed below will be considered non-responsive and will not be evaluated.
iii. Verification of minimum qualifications and review for general responsiveness. A proposal that fails to include one or more items requested may be considered responsive, if evaluation in every criterion is possible. The City reserves the right to request additional information from responsive contractors prior to evaluation.
iv. The City reserves the right to accept or reject all proposals submitted, waive minor irregularities, request additional information or revisions to offers, and negotiates with any or all contractors.

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H. EVALUATION CRITERIA
Disclaimer: The City may select any firm and makes use of the following criterion for internal staff purposes only, and is not the sole determination factor or criteria for selecting a firm.

I. WEIGHTED AREAS OF IMPORTANCE
The following is the City’s evaluation criteria and the relative importance is displayed as percentage (%) weights.
i. 25%—Experience with municipal agencies providing security guard services (sufficient response capacity and support/back- up…)
ii. 20%—Pricing (i.e. rates, financial solvency, savings approach…) iii. 15%—Municipal agency reference(s) in the general geographical region
iv. 15%—License, credentials, insurance
v. 15%—Project Team & Management Structure (i.e. technology, training, management reports, …),
vi. 10%—Local Hire and/or Local Business Enterprise.
“The Equal Employment Opportunity Clause required under Executive Order 11246, the affirmative action commitment for disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era, set forth in 41 CFR 60-250.4, the affirmative action clause for handicapped workers, set forth in 41 CFR 60-741.4, and the related regulations of the Secretary of Labor, 41 CFR Chapter 60, are incorporated by reference in this request for proposals.

A Contractor’s acceptance of an agreement with the City certifies that the Contractor complies with the authorities cited above and that it does not maintain segregated facilities or permit its employees to perform services at locations where segregated facilities are maintained, as required by 41 CFR 60-1.8.”
VIII. GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. LIMITATIONS
This RFP does not commit the City to award a contract or to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a proposal in response to this RFP.

The City reserves the right to accept or reject all proposals submitted, waive minor irregularities, request additional information, or revisions to offers, and negotiates with any or all contractors.

B. AWARD AND CONTRACT TERM
All finalists may be required to participate in negotiations and to submit such price, technical, or other revisions of their proposals as may result from negotiations. The City also reserves the right to award the contract without discussion, based upon the initial proposals. Proposal submission implies the most favorable terms from a price and a technical viewpoint. Any award made will be to the contractor(s) whose proposal is most advantageous to the City based on the evaluation criteria outlined above.

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C. BINDING OFFER
A signed proposal submitted to the City in response to this RFP shall constitute a binding offer from contractor(s) to contract with the City according to the terms of the proposal for a period of ninety-(90) days after its date of submission, which shall be the proposal due date.

D. RIGHT TO WAIVE INFORMALITIES
The City has the right to waive informalities or irregularities in any Proposal, provided said informalities or irregularities do not materially affect the RFP.

E. CONTRACT ARRANGEMENTS, PROVISIONS, AND INSURANCE
i. The selected contractor(s) will be required to maintain insurance coverage, during the term of the contract.
ii. Contractor(s) agrees to provide the required certificates of insurance providing verification of the minimum insurance requirements within five (5) days of the City’s notice that it is the successful contractor. (Contract execution requires an
appropriate certification of insurance, an active City Business License, and IRS W-9)
iii. Requests to change the City’s insurance requirements should be submitted on or prior to the closing date for receipt of requests for clarifications/exceptions listed above. The City will review the requests and issue an addendum if material changes requested by a prospective contractor are acceptable. Objections to the City determinations on requests to change insurance
requirements must be brought to the City’s attention no later than the date for protesting RFP provisions previously mentioned. If such objections are not brought to the City’s attention consistent with the protest provisions of this RFP, compliance with all material insurance requirements will be assumed.
iv. Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Contractor, his/her agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. The cost of such insurance shall be included in Contractor's bid. v. Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless City and its officers, official, employees, and volunteers from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses including attorney fees arising out of the performance of the described work, caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission of the contractor, any subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, except where caused by the active negligence, sole negligence, or willful misconduct of the City.

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vi. Contractor shall maintain limits no less than the following. a) General Liability: $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage.
b) If Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this
project/location, or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
c) Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
d) Employers’ Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
e) Contractor shall furnish the City with original certificates and amendatory endorsements affecting coverage
required by this clause.

A. STAND ALONE OPTION
At their sole option, the City may utilize the contractor selected under this RFP on an individual City basis, at the same terms and conditions included in this RFP and, in the contractor’s proposal.

B. SELECTION DISPUTES
A contractor may object to a provision of the RFP on the grounds that it is arbitrary, biased, or unduly restrictive, or to the selection of a particular contractor(s) on the grounds that the City procedures, the provisions of the RFP or applicable provisions of federal, state or local law have been violated or inaccurately or inappropriately applied by submitting to the City Manager a written explanation of the basis for the protest:
i. No later than five (5) working days prior to the date proposals are due, for objections to RFP provisions;
ii. No later than three (3) working days after the date the firm/team is notified that it did not meet the minimum qualifications, or was found to be non-responsive; or
iii. No later than three (3) working days after the date on which contract award is authorized by the Administration Committee or the date notified that it was not selected, whichever is later, for objections to contractor(s) selection.

Except with regard to initial determinations of non-responsiveness or failure to meet the minimum requirements, the evaluation record shall remain confidential until the City Council approves the panel’s selected firm.

Protests of recommended awards must describe the basis for the protest in a clear and specific manner in sufficient detail for the City to recommend a resolution to the City Manager.

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The City Manager will respond to the protest in writing, based on the recommendation of a staff review officer. Authorization to award a contract to a particular firm by the City is conditional until the expiration of the protest period or, the actual filing of a protest, the issuance of a written response to the protest by the City Manager.

Should the contractor wish to appeal the decision of the City, it may file a written appeal with the Project Manager, no later than three (3) working days after receipt of the written response from the City Manager. The evaluation panel’s decision will be the final City decision.

H. PUBLIC RECORDS
This RFP and any material submitted by a contractor in response to this RFP are subject to public inspection under the California Public Records Act (Government Code § 6250 et seq.), unless exempt by law.

Proposals will remain confidential until the City Council approves until the resolution to enter into a contract with the selected contractor.

October 4, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON,

ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A FIRST AMENDMENT

TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KEYSER MARSTON ASSOCIATES, INC.; TO AUTHORIZE A FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET AMENDMENT; AND TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS IN THE AMOUNT OF FOURTEEN THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS ($14,400) TO PAY

OUTSTANDING INVOICES AND SIXTY-FIVE THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS ($65,600) TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE FEASIBLITY ANALYSIS

AND FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT SERVICES FOR LOCAL HOUSING

DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

SUMMARY
Adoption of this resolution authorizes the City Manager to enter into a first amendment to an existing professional services agreement with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc and to authorize the establishment of two (2) purchase orders, one for Fourteen Thousand, Four Hundred Dollars ($14,400) to pay outstanding invoices immediately, and the other for Sixty-Five Thousand, Six Hundred Dollars ($65,600) to provide feasibility analysis and financial assessment services for local housing development projects. Additionally, this resolution authorizes a budget amendment to appropriate Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000) from the Housing Successor Fund Balance for this item.

BACKGROUND
On June 10, 2010, the former Community Redevelopment Agency (“CRA”), of the City of Compton issued Series 2010A Tax Exempt Housing Bonds for the implementation of various affordable housing programs involving the acquisition of specific sites for development of low- and moderate-income housing in the community. In accordance with bond covenants, the sites must be conveyed to qualified developers as subsidies to facilitate development of affordable housing for low to moderate income households.

The City, acting in its capacity as the Housing Successor Agency (“Housing Successor”) is utilizing the former CRA’s Series 2010A Tax Exempt Housing Bonds for the development of various affordable housing projects in accordance with the provisions of the bonds. The bond covenants require that properties and/or projects acquired/subsidized with bond proceeds must be developed and sold at below fair market value to qualified low-income homebuyers. Keyser Marston Associates Inc. has worked directly with the City and Successor Agency for over ten years to analyze projects and ensure compliance with spending of the City’s bond proceeds.

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This firm maintains a wealth of city history that is necessary to complete the work needed for these projects.

The Housing Successor entered into a professional services agreement on July 14, 2020 with Keyser Marston Associates for Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000), as authorized by City Council adoption of Resolution No. 25,314. The expiration date of this contract is based on when the compensation amount is exhausted. Currently, there remains a very low balance in this fund, and additional funds are needed to complete the work already in progress. The current projects in review have already been reviewed previously by KMA during the last fiscal year, and thus, there is extensive background knowledge that no other firm possesses. Consequently, KMA is the only firm that can provide this work to the City.

STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE
Staff is requesting a first amendment to the professional services agreement with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc. to increase the total compensation by $80,000, establishment of two purchase orders totaling $80,000 to facilitate payment of outstanding invoices and future obligations, and encumbrance of funds from the Housing Successor Agency Fund Balance to use for this contract amendment.

Historically, KMA has provided financial feasibility analysis on a number of developer proposals on behalf of the City, and has also tracked Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Fund expenditures to ensure compliance with state law. Currently the City is negotiating with a number of housing developers including but not limited to Linc Housing (16208 Atlantic Ave), KBK Developers (500-601 Compton Blvd), The Win Project (1716 Rosecrans), and Landspire Group (1434 West Compton) etc., to provide affordable housing utilizing the 2010A Bond proceeds. In order to ensure that projects funded with bond proceeds meet bond covenant requirements, it is necessary for the City to enter into an amended professional services agreement with KMA to finalize the already in progress review of pro forma submittals from developers to validate the amount of subsidies necessary to assure project feasibility.

KMA has the unique mix of experience and knowledge skill set that will provide this service within a specified time frame as they are currently working on developer proposals and have an abundance of knowledge about those proposals that have critical grant deadlines. Employing the services of a different consultant at this juncture would significantly slow down the process and jeopardize timely conclusion of Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with various prospective developers that need to be completed this year. Further, the institutional knowledge held by KMA cannot be replicated by other firms.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no impact to the General Fund Account. The funds in the amount of $80,000.00 are available in the Housing Successor Agency’s Fund Balance. The Fund Balance is approximately Twenty-Six Million Dollars ($26,000,000).

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These funds shall be appropriated from the Fund Balance and the appropriations in the following account shall be increased by $80,000: Account No. 1205-910-000-4262. The cost for service will be $80,000 and will be charged to the same account. Authorization for two purchase orders, one for $14,400 to pay outstanding invoices immediately, and a second for the remaining $64,400, are also being requested to facilitate payment to KMA.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council, acting in its capacity as the Housing Successor Agency adopt the attached Resolution.

THOMAS THOMAS.

CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. ____________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON,

ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A FIRST AMENDMENT

OUTSTANDING INVOICES AND SIXTY-FIVE THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS ($65,600) TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE FEASIBLITY ANALYSIS

AND FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT SERVICES FOR LOCAL HOUSING

DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2010, the former Community Redevelopment Agency (“CRA”), of the City of Compton issued Series 2010A Tax Exempt Housing Bonds for the implementation of various affordable housing programs involving the acquisition of specific sites for development of low- and moderate-income housing in the community; and
WHEREAS, the City, acting in its capacity as the Housing Successor Agency (“Housing Successor”) is utilizing the former CRA’s Series 2010A Tax Exempt Housing Bonds for the development of various affordable housing projects in accordance with the provisions of the bonds, which require that properties and/or projects acquired/subsidized with bond proceeds must be developed and sold at below fair market value to qualified low-income homebuyers; and
WHEREAS, in order to ensure that projects funded with bond proceeds meet bond covenant provisions, the City needs to retain the services of an experienced consulting firm with expertise to provide the City with advice and assistance in reviewing and evaluating the financial and pro forma submittals from developers associated with these projects and validate the amount of subsidies necessary to assure project feasibility in accordance with the tax-exempt status of the 2010A Bonds; and WHEREAS, The Housing Successor entered into a professional services agreement on July 14, 2020 with Keyser Marston Associates for Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000), as authorized by City Council adoption of Resolution No. 25,314. The expiration date of this contract is based on when the compensation amount is exhausted.

Currently, there remains a very low balance in this fund, and additional funds are needed to complete the work already in progress.

WHEREAS, historically, KMA has provided financial feasibility analysis on a number of developer proposals, including Meta Housing, the City Ventures at 930 West Compton Boulevard and 900 Dwight on behalf of the City, and staff believes that KMA has the unique mix of experience and knowledge skill set necessary to provide this service within a specified time frame, as they are currently working on developer proposals and have an abundance of knowledge about those proposals that have critical deadlines; and
WHEREAS, the City is currently negotiating with a number of housing developers to provide affordable housing utilizing the 2010A Bond proceeds.

WHEREAS, there is no other consultant that has the institutional knowledge of Compton’s redevelopment history to conduct all of the work necessary, and employing the services of a different consultant at this juncture would significantly slow down the process and jeopardize development projects and funding; and RESOLUTION NO. _______________

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WHEREAS, staff is requesting that City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a first amendment to the existing professional services agreement with KMA to increase not to exceed compensation in the amount of $80,000.00 to complete the analyses they are currently working on and additional analyses expected to occur within the contract period; and
WHEREAS, the funds shall be appropriated from the Fund Balance and the appropriations in the following account shall be increased by $80,000: Account No. 1205-910-000-4262. The cost for service will be $80,000 and will be charged to the same account.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON, ACTING

IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a professional services contract with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc. to provide consultation and assistance in reviewing and evaluating financial and pro forma submittals from Developers for Housing Successor Agency projects utilizing 2010A Tax Exempt Housing Bonds for the implementation of various housing developments within the City.

SECTION 2. That a purchase order in the amount of $14,400 is hereby authorized to be established for Keyser Marston Associates, Inc. to immediately pay outstanding invoices.

SECTION 3. That a second purchase order in the amount of $64,400 is authorized to be established for Keyser Marston Associates, Inc.

SECTION 4. That funds shall be appropriated from the Fund Balance and the appropriations in the following account shall be increased by $80,000: Account No. 1205-910-000-4262. The cost for service will be $80,000 and will be charged to the same account.

SECTION 5. That certified copies of this Resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Controller, City Clerk, City Manager, and the City Attorney.

SECTION 6. 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. _______________

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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 the regular meeting thereof held on the _______ day of ___________, 2022.

That said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

FIRST AMENDMENT TO

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

CITY OF COMPTON
(ACTING IN THE CAPACITY OF THE HOUSING SUCCESSOR)
AND

KEYSER MARSTON & ASSOCIATES
This FIRST AMENDMENT (“Amendment”) to the Professional Services Agreement entered into on August 25, 2020, is made and entered into effective September 27, 2022 by and between the CITY OF COMPTON, a municipal corporation of the State of California, acting in the capacity as the Compton Housing Successor (hereinafter referred to as “CITY”) located at 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California 90220, and KEYSER MARSTON & ASSOCIATES_ (hereinafter referred to as “CONSULTANT”), located at 500 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90071
RECITALS:

WHEREAS, the Successor Agency of the City of Compton is utilizing the Agency’s Series 2010A tax-exempt housing bonds for development of various affordable housing projects involving acquisition of specific sites for development of low- and moderate-income housing in the community; and WHEREAS, in accordance with bond covenants, the sites must be conveyed to qualified developers as subsidies to facilitate development of affordable housing for low to moderate income households; and

WHEREAS, the City has determined that there is a need to procure the services of KMA to complete analysis of the development proformas of prospective developers to validate the amount of subsidies necessary to ensure construction of the affordable housing developments in compliance with the bond covenants in a timely manner; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that the Keyser Marston and Associates has the necessary experience, competence, and the resources to provide such services required by this Agreement in the timeframe needed to meet certain deadlines; and
WHEREAS, the City and Consultant entered into that certain Professional Services Agreement on August 25, 2020, for a not to exceed compensation of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000); and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to amend that Professional Services Agreement to add Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000) for a total compensation not to exceed One Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars ($130,000).

First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement – Keyser Marston & Associates 2 NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises above stated and the terms, conditions, covenants and agreements contained herein, the City and Consultant (each a “Party” and collectively, the “Parties”) do hereby mutually agree to amend the original Professional Services Agreement as follows:

1. The parties agree to amend Section 3- Compensation- of the original Professional Services Agreement to increase compensation to a not-to-exceed amount of One Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars ($130,000).

2. Except as provided for above, all other terms, provisions and conditions of the original Professional Services Agreement and any amendments thereto between the City and the Company all remain in effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Consultant has executed this First Amendment to the above-identified Professional Services Agreement, and the City, by its City Manager, who is authorized to do so, has executed this First Amendment.

KEYSER MARSTON & ASSSOCIATES
By _____________________________________ Dated:
_______________

JIM RABE, SENIOR PRINCIPAL

CITY OF COMPTON
Approved by:

Dated: _______________
By______________________________________
Thomas Thomas, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Approved as to form:

First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement – Keyser Marston & Associates 3 By ___________________________________ Dated:
______________
Eric Perrodin/ City Attorney
ATTEST:

Dated: _______________ By
_____________________________________
Alita Godwin, City Clerk

500 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE, SUITE 1480  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90071  PHONE 213.622.8095 2206021:COM;JLR
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ADVISORS IN:

Real Estate
Affordable Housing
Economic Development

BERKELEY
A. Jerry Keyser
Debbie M. Kern
David Doezema

LOS ANGELES
Kathleen H. Head
James A. Rabe
Gregory D. Soo-Hoo
Kevin E. Engstrom
Julie L. Romey
Tim R. Bretz

AN DIEGO
Paul C. Marra

June 28, 2022

Kofi Sefa-Boakye
Successor Agency
City of Compton
205 S. Willowbrook Avenue
Compton, California 90220

Dear Kofi:

Keyser Marston Associates, Inc. (KMA) is pleased to provide the City of Compton (City) with a proposal to provide real estate financial analysis services associated with housing and mixed-use projects. KMA understands that the City has several housing development projects that will require financial analysis.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Description of Firm
KMA is a full-service real estate, financial, redevelopment and economic consulting firm specializing in real estate advisory and evaluation services. KMA is a privately held corporation that was incorporated in 1973. KMA has one of the larger real estate advisory practices on the West Coast. The majority of KMA assignments involve long-standing client relationships.

KMA has 22 professional staff members in offices located in Los Angeles, Berkeley and San Diego. The Los Angeles office provides advisory services to government agencies and private sector clients throughout Southern California.

After nearly 50 years, KMA has held the same commitment to clients: to provide creative pragmatic solutions to complex urban development. Our practice areas include:

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Public Private Real Estate Transactions Infrastructure and Public Finance Fiscal and Economic Impacts Transit-Oriented Neighborhoods Public Benefits and Entitlements Affordable and Inclusionary Housing Economic Development

We approach all our assignments from a reality-based perspective. Our objective is to provide decision-makers with sound advice supported by strong technical analysis of all economic factors that impact success, including:

Market Conditions Financial Investment Requirements
Community Needs and Benefits Development Issues

KMA’s unique strength is the depth, continuity and availability of our principals who average more than twenty years of practical experience in working with business and government. Their personal involvement is a key factor in the firm’s ongoing success.

Their knowledge and expertise bring clarity to the complexities of real estate development.

KMA’s principals are frequent speakers to such industry groups as the Urban Land Institute and the California League of Cities. They have also served on policy-advisory committees for the State Legislature and Governor on issues such as affordable housing, economic development and military base reuse.

The increased complexities of real estate transactions demand a strong technical understanding of market opportunities and constraints. KMA can provide services that are grounded in a fundamental understanding of the Southern California real estate market, project valuation and project financing. Unique characteristics possessed by KMA include:

EXPERIENCE
KMA has nearly 50 years of experience assisting clients throughout the West in real estate market and evaluation services; negotiation services; structuring public/private transactions; and project implementation services.

COST EFFECTIVENESS
KMA is able to be cost effective for our clients given our ability to provide comprehensive services relating to market and financial feasibility, economic analysis, direct implementation experience and public finance without the need for multiple consultants.

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COMMITMENT
KMA offers the commitment of principals who are recognized leaders in real estate advisory services throughout California. Our philosophy and structure results in clients having maximum direct contact with the firm’s principals.

Relevant Areas of Expertise
KMA has a robust practice in evaluating the development economics of individual projects, and our staff are experts in analyzing a full range of residential uses including rental and for-sale projects; projects in urban, suburban and rural locations; and very-low income to luxury unit types. From this practice, we understand construction costs, financing structures and the “feasibility gap” associated with developing affordable units. The use of market demand analyses and pro forma financial analyses to evaluate the financial feasibility of a wide range of projects is one of KMA’s notable strengths. Financial feasibility analyses are typically geared toward providing KMA's public sector clients with a perspective on the private sector development economics for proposed projects.

KMA provides a complete range of financial analyses and consulting services for development projects. These include market analyses, highest and best use studies, financial feasibility analyses, preparation of requests for qualifications and proposals, developer selection, and disposition negotiations including ground lease negotiations.

Uniquely, KMA combines its real estate advisory services with a range of financial and economic evaluation services, projection of public revenues, fiscal impact analyses and economic analyses of alternative land use options. This integration of disciplines allows extremely cost effective coordinated services for our clients.

MARKET AND FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS WITH AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMPONENT KMA prepares market and financial analyses that result in identifying an appropriate level of client investment in a project. We evaluate the impact of burdens and incentives on affordable housing programs and advise on all aspects of project financing. KMA is practiced in all aspects of housing finance and underwriting and brings in-depth expertise in a variety of financing techniques such as the following:

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The successful disposition of properties and the structuring of affordable housing transactions requires a strong technical understanding of real estate, financing markets and a keen understanding of California laws and various funding sources that affect the disposition of public property. The firm is unique among other real estate consulting firms in that we possess this entire array of skills. The combined knowledge and expertise in these areas has resulted in KMA’s ability to provide services, which not only comply with the current policies and practices pertaining to local development but are also based on a fundamental understanding of real estate markets, valuation and financing.

Our services include the following:

Financial Gap Analysis & Site Valuation
Analyses
Ongoing Covenant & Residual Receipts
Monitoring
Business Terms Negotiations Public-Private Transactions Layering & Leveraging Tests

REFERENCES
Examples of our experience and long-term relationships are provided below:

City of Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD)
KMA provides on-going real estate and negotiations assistance to LAHD on a variety of land transactions including ownership and rental projects. LAHD received numerous properties from the former Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles, as well as surplus properties from other City departments. These properties are Debt Sources
•Conventional
loans
•Tax-exempt
multi-family
housing bonds
•Section
221d3/4 FHA
mortgage
insurance
•CalHFA
programs
Tax Credits
•9% and 4%
Low Income
Housing
•State of
California
•Historic
•New Market
Tax Credits
HUD
•HOME
•Section 8
•Section
202/811
•McKinney Act
•CDBG
•New Issue
Bond Program
HCD
•Multi-Family
Housing
Program
•BEGIN
•CalHOME
•Veteran's
Housing and
Homelessness
Prevention
Program
•No Place Like
Home Program
•Mental Health
Services Act
Other Funding
Sources
•Property tax
increment
housing set-
aside (LMIHAF)
•FHLB AHP
•Local In-Lieu
Fees
•Project
Homekey
•Infill
Infrastrucutre
Grant (IIG)
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proposed to be developed with affordable housing projects with a focus on providing permanent supportive housing (PSH) units. KMA’s tasks include financial and feasibility analyses, property disposition, developer selection and negotiation for long term ground leases. The projects are financed with a variety of funding sources including Low Income Housing Tax Credits, State of California funding sources, as well as the City’s HHH funds which are designated for PSH units. KMA summarizes each transaction in a memorandum and presents each project to LAHD’s Loan Committee for approval. For these tasks, KMA draws on our extensive knowledge and experience with project economics, including construction costs, financing structures, and the “feasibility gap” associated with developing affordable units. KMA has also assisted LAHD’s Land Development Unit (LDU) with structuring a ground lease template for affordable housing projects.

LADOT owns four parcels located at Hollywood & Wilcox in Hollywood which will be developed with new commercial space and 154 residential units, of which 61 units will be affordable for low income artist households. KMA worked with LAHD on pro forma analysis and negotiations with the developer in preparation for approval by the Loan Committee. The schedule was driven by the funding sources (including tax credits, AHSC funds, and tax-exempt bonds) and City approval deadlines. KMA also assisted LAHD with ground lease negotiations for the commercial building adjacent to the residential project that the developer will rehabilitate utilizing CDBG and NMTC funding sources and use for below market rate offices, art gallery and performance space for artists.

Assigned Staff Julie Romey, Tim Bretz, Kathe Head
Project Schedule _____ - present (ongoing basis)
Reference Daniel Huynh, Assistant General Manager
213-808-8901
[email protected]

Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA)
Since 2015, KMA has been providing on-going financial consulting services to LACDA. In particular, KMA has reviewed development proposals from throughout the County that are submitted through the LACDA’s NOFA process. This task includes performing a threshold review of the financial and economic components of the project as well as a technical review that considers the LACDA’s underwriting guidelines and funding/market conditions to determine the feasibility as well as need for assistance. KMA then presents the proposals to the LACDA NOFA Committee and discusses how to resolve identified issues.

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numerous transactions and ensuring that the LACDA investment is protected. This involves weekly closing calls with multiple funding sources representatives and legal teams. KMA also reviews and suggests legal language for the LACDA agreement and presents the project to the Underwriting Committee to get the final approval to fund the project.

Assigned Staff Julie Romey, Kathe Head
Project Schedule 2015 - present (ongoing basis)
Reference Lynn Katano, Director/Housing Investment & Finance Division 626-586-1806
[email protected]

City of Long Beach
KMA has represented Long Beach since the late 1970’s, including in the areas of real estate disposition, fiscal and economic analyses, market feasibility studies, property tax increment projections, and affordable housing projects. Affordable housing services provided by KMA include developer selection, financial analysis and negotiations services for market rate housing and affordable housing transactions, capital planning for the use of affordable housing funds, financial feasibility analysis for a proposed inclusionary housing program, fiscal consultant services related to bond financings and refinancings, and a replacement housing program for projects located in the Coastal Zone that are subject to the Mello Act.

KMA is currently assisting Long Beach with the financial evaluation and developer negotiations for a proposed affordable apartment project that will consist of the adaptive reuse of the Long Beach Armory building, as well as the new construction of additional affordable units on the site.

KMA also works with the City’s Housing Department to evaluate and negotiate transactions in the downtown area and throughout the City. KMA conducted an inclusionary housing feasibility study for the City, including evaluating the financial feasibility of on-site and in-lieu fee requirements.

Assigned Staff Tim Bretz, Kathe Head, Julie Romey
Project Schedule Ongoing basis
Reference Mary Frances Torres, Acting Real Estate Development Bureau Manager
562-570-6846
[email protected]
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KEY PERSONNEL & EXPERTISE
KMA’s unique strength is the depth, continuity and availability of our principals who average more than twenty years of practical experience in working with business and government. Their personal involvement is a key factor in the firm’s ongoing success.

Their knowledge and expertise bring clarity to the complexities of real estate development.

It also allows them to clearly speak on complex projects to senior management and at executive sessions and public meetings. KMA’s principals are frequent speakers to such industry groups as the Urban Land Institute, the California League of Cities, and the California Association for Local Economic Development. They have also served on policy- advisory committees for the State Legislature and Governor on issues such as affordable housing, economic development and military base reuse.

KMA’s principals have acted as instructors at the following CRA Institute courses: Beginning and Advanced Affordable Housing; Affordable Home Ownership; Pro Forma Analysis; Components of the DDA; Developer Selection; and Redevelopment Finance. KMA principals have also lectured at the UCLA Anderson School of Business, the UCLA Graduate School of Urban Planning, the USC Graduate School of Urban Planning; and the California State University at Long Beach Graduate School of Public Administration.

Julie Romey
Senior
Principal
Ms. Romey is a Senior Principal in the Los Angeles office who has over 20 years of real estate and affordable housing experience. Ms. Romey has had a role in structuring development agreements, affordable housing strategies, HOME Program policies and procedures manuals, preparing HOME Layering Analyses, and monitoring affordability restrictions and loan agreements. She also assists Successor Agencies with shut down, long range property management plans and SB 341 issues. In addition, Ms. Romey has assisted LACDA and LAHD with closing transactions.

Kathleen Head
President,
Managing
Principal
Ms. Head is the Managing Principal of the Los Angeles office and has been with KMA since 1983. Ms. Head manages the housing related services performed by the Los Angeles office and has extensive experience in program creation, policy analysis, feasibility evaluations and transaction structuring. Ms. Head has analyzed hundreds of projects utilizing tax-exempt financing and tax credits, as well as various local, state and federal assistance packages.

Tim Bretz
Senior
Principal
Mr. Bretz is a Senior Principal in the Los Angeles office of KMA. Mr.

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assignments. Mr. Bretz has performed affordable housing feasibility analyses, and market and reuse analyses for residential, mixed-use, hotel, office and industrial projects. In addition, he has prepared value enhancement analyses to assist in the negotiation of community benefits agreements. He has also assisted public jurisdictions with structuring ground leases for residential and commercial projects. He has prepared residential nexus and commercial linkage fee studies to support impact fees to be used to produce affordable housing.

PROPOSED SCOPE OF SERVICES
Given that KMA has not been provided with the specifics of the housing and mixed-use projects that will be assigned, the following outlines the services typically provided during a financial analysis of a project:

1. Review documents, project description, pro forma for a proposed project.

2. Prepare a financial analysis, including:
a. A residual land value analysis for the project that will include an analysis of the proposed construction costs, the stabilized net operating income including the impact of any affordability restrictions, anticipated available funding sources and a cash flow analysis;
b. Identification of issues facing the proposed project; and c. Recommendations of how to structure the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA).
d. If any Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund (LMIHAF) money is proposed to assist a project, KMA will calculate the SB 341 metrics and work with the Developer and City to make sure the project will help the City stay in compliance with the State of California’s affordable housing requirements.
e. The KMA analysis will be presented in a technical memorandum.

3. KMA will assist the City with negotiations with the Developer to establish deal terms.

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4. KMA will review and comment on the DDA.

5. KMA will prepare a 33433 report for the conveyance of Successor Agency parcels.

6. KMA will be available to present the proposed projects to decision makers, as requested by staff.

Information Request
In order to perform the analysis described above efficiently, KMA requests that the following information be provided for each project:

1. A site plan, elevations and detailed project description, including current zoning, site conditions and ownership.

2. What entitlements are needed to construct the proposed project?

3. A detailed pro forma from the developer that matches the site plan.

4. A written proposal of what the Developer is requesting from the City, as well as proposed terms.

5. What services and amenities will be provided to the tenants?

6. If the project includes market rate residential units or commercial space, information needs to be provided to back up the market rent assumptions.

7. Will the project require the payment of State of California prevailing wage requirements?

8. A detailed proposed schedule of development and financing.

9. The City should provide a summary of up to date negotiations with the developer and what potential funding sources are available to meet the developer’s request for financial assistance.

PROPOSED BUDGET AND SCHEDULE
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basis. At the beginning of each assignment, KMA will provide staff with a budget estimate and time frame to complete the assignment. If a project is straightforward and all of the information requested is received in a timely manner, KMA can complete the scope of services for $10,000 to $15,000. The number of meetings and the length of negotiations can cause the budget to increase. KMA will keep the City informed of the status of the budget as the analysis moves forward.

It typically takes approximately three weeks for KMA to finish a financial analysis for a project. However, this timeline is sensitive to how quickly developer and the City can respond to questions that arise.

For reference purposes, the KMA billing rates for staff members that will be assigned to this engagement are presented in the following table:

Fiscal Year 2021/22 Hourly Rates
Chairman, President, Managing Principals* $290.00
Senior Principals* $280.00
Principals* $260.00
Managers* $235.00
Senior Associates $195.00
Associates $175.00
Senior Analysts $160.00
Analysts $140.00
Technical Staff $100.00
Administrative Staff $85.00
Directly related job expenses not included in the above rates are: auto mileage, air fares, hotels and motels, meals, car rentals, taxies, telephone calls, delivery, electronic data processing, graphics and printing. Directly related job expenses will be billed at 110% of cost.

Monthly billings for staff time and expenses incurred during the period will be payable within thirty (30) days of invoice date.

* Rates for individuals in these categories will be increased by 50% for time spent in court testimony.

KMA appreciates the opportunity to submit this proposal. If the proposal can be modified to better serve your purposes, please let me know.

Sincerely,
Keyser Marston Associates, Inc.

Julie Romey
Senior Principal

Compton City CouncilOctober 4, 2022

Compton City Council
October 4, 2022