Agenda packet — Compton City Council, October 24, 2023

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COMPTON CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
10/24/2023
CLOSED SESSION 4:30 PM
PUBLIC MEETING 5:30 PM

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
205 SOUTH WILLOWBROOK AVENUE
COMPTON, CALIFORNIA 90220

OPENING

MOMENT OF SILENCE

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY

CLOSED SESSION

PENDING LITIGATION
Quintero v. Daniel Oliver, City of Compton, et al., LASC No. 22 STCV 12731 Pursuant to Code Section: 54956.9 (d)(1)
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PUBLIC MEEETING – 5:30 PM

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S)

COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS/PRESENTATIONS

1. PRESENTATION - DARRIN S. WARD, FIRST YEAR MEDICAL STUDENT AT CHARLES R. DREW UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND SCIENCE-COLLEGE OF

MEDICINE
(MAYOR EMMA SHARIF)

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS AND NON-AGENDA MATTERS

CONSENT AGENDA
Consent items are routine and expected to be non-controversial. They will be acted upon by the Council at one time without discussion unless a Council Member requests an item be removed or discussed..

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

2. APRIL 4, 2023

CITY CLERK

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

FOR THE HOLDING OF A PRIMARY NOMINATING, GENERAL MUNICIPAL AND

SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE CONSOLIDATED WITH THE STATEWIDE
PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024 AND TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024 RESPECTIVELY, FOR THE

ELECTION OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AS REQUIED BY THE

PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CHARTER

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

FOR THE HOLDING OF AN ALL-MAIL BALLOT, PRIMARY NOMINATING,

GENERAL MUNICIPAL AND SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024 AND TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, RESPECTIVELY, FOR

THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL OFFICERS

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

REQUESTING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO

RENDER ELECTION SERVICES TO THE CITY OF COMPTON, RELATING TO

THE CONDUCT OF A PRIMARY NOMINATING, GENERAL MUNICIPAL AND SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024 AND NOVEMBER 5, 2024 RESPECTIVELY
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REGULAR AGENDA

NEW BUSINESS

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

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT AND ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER WITH LOCALITY MEDIA, INC. DBA FIRST DUE

TO UPDATE, FURNISH AND DELIVER A CLOUD/INTERNET-BASED RECORDS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE (RMS) FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ($44,550.00)

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

THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION RATE AT AN EQUAL AMOUNT FOR

EMPLOYEES AND ANNUITANTS UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL

AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT

8. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON DECLARING THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1434 W. COMPTON

BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF COMPTON IS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 54221(b) AND 54221(f)(1)(A),

APPROVING A RIGHT OF ENTRY AND ACCESS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CITY AND LANDSPIRE GROUP LLC WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSED

SALE OF THE PROPERTY TO LANDSPIRE GROUP LLC AND THE

DEVELOPMENT OF AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT THEREON,

FINDING THAT THIS ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), AND TAKING RELATED ACTIONS.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: 11/7/2023 5:30PM
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APRIL 4, 2023
The Closed Session Compton City Council meeting was called to order at 4:32 p.m. by Mayor Emma Sharif in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The Moment of Silence Ceremony and the Pledge of Allegiance was also led by Mayor Sharif.

ROLL CALL
Council Members Present – D. Duhart, J. Bowers, Mayor E. Sharif Council Members Absent – A. Spicer,
L. Darden (Joined the meeting during closed session)
Other Officials Present: E. Perrodin, V. McDaniel, T. Thomas

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEM
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION TITLE: City Manager Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL - PENDING LITIGATION Westchester Industrial, et al. - LASC Case No. TC022419 Pursuant to Section: 54956.9(a).

AUDIENCE COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEM ONLY Kareemah Bradford raised concerns regarding certain comments made by the City Manager at the last couple City Council meetings and indicated that the City Manager is the CEO of the City and must provide adequate, complete and correct information to the City Council.

City Attorney Eric Perrodin requested a closed session to discuss public employee performance evaluation for the City Manager, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 and a conference with legal counsel-pending litigation regarding Westchester Industrial, et al. - LASC Case No. TC022419 Pursuant to Section: 54956.9(a).

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

AYES: Council Members – Duhart, Bowers, Sharif
NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Spicer, Darden
On motion by Duhart, seconded by Bowers, the City Council recessed to closed session at 4:37 p.m. by the following vote on roll call:

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

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
On motion by Darden, seconded by Duhart, the City Council reconvened at 5:51 p.m. by the following roll call vote:

ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Duhart, Bowers, Darden, Sharif Council Members Absent: Spicer

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

2. COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS/PRESENTATIONS

1. PRESENTATION: CELEBRATING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH BY HONORING WOMEN IN BUSINESS - Mayor Emma Sharif MATTIE ROBERTS & TAMIKA ROBERTS - M&T DONUTS; LUCY TAULAFO CLARK - WEST COAST LIONS FOOTBALL; GUILLERMINA MORALES - TAOS EL PORTON TESTAMENT The Mayor and City Council offered commendations to Mattie and Tamika Roberts, M & T Donuts-Lucy Taulafo Clark and West Coast Lions Football-Guillermina Morales-Taos El Portion Tesament honoring Women in Business for Women’s History Month.

Mattie and Tamika Roberts offered their heartfelt gratitude to the City Council and the entire Compton community for their outstanding award.

Lucy Taulafo Clark thanked the City Council and the Compton community for the distinguished award.

2. PRESENTATION: HONORING AMERICAN RED CROSS AWARENESS MONTH BY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL - Mayor Sharif and City Council The Mayor and City Council presented a commendation to the American Red Cross in recognition for the American Red Cross Awareness Month and honoring the organization for responding to natural and man-made disasters and supporting local families and hospitals with blood and convalescent plasmas and added that the lifesaving work is vital to Compton and the World.

Dr. Timmons, Red Cross Volunteer, urged everyone to give blood and consider volunteering with the American Red Cross and further invited residents to contact: americanredcross.org.

Desmond Fletcher, Red Cross Volunteer, encouraged the community to donate blood and consider volunteering with the American Red Cross. Mr. Fletcher also urged all residents to learn CPR and develop a disaster plan to address emergency situations.

3. PRESENTATION: LOVED ONES OF COMPTON - Councilwomen Lillie Darden The Mayor and City Council presented a commendation to Rita and Gary Belfry honoring them for working to provide economic opportunities for the residents and principalities involved with the Loved Ones of Compton program and One Love In Compton events. The City Council expressed their appreciation to the Belfry family for their assistance in bringing the UniverSoul Circus to the residents of the City of Compton.

Rita and Gary Belfrey thanked the City Council and the wonderful citizens of the City of Compton for this wonderful honor and acknowledgment and vowed to continue to uplift and improve the great City of Compton.

4. ORAL PRESENTATION: UNIVERSOUL CIRCUS - Mayor Emma Sharif and City Council
Ben Jones and Amari of the UniverSoul Circus thanked the City Council for the incredible honor to be invited to provide entertainment to the residents of the City of Compton.

Ms. Cheyenne, UniverSoul Circus, along with some of the performers thanked the City Council and highlighted that they are grateful for the love and support from the residents of the City of Compton.

The Mayor and City Council commended the UniverSoul Circus for providing the community with fun, excitement and outstanding entertainment.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS AND NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Kareemah Bradford referenced Section 1402 of the Compton City Charter relative to employee retirement and suggested that the Council could schedule an informational workshop to discuss the concerns regarding the retirement system. Ms. Bradford indicated that an assessment of the plan should be conducted based on the current needs, and highlighted that in 2013, the State of California passed the PERPA Act which requires employees to pay a significant amount of their own retirement, which would result in a cost savings to the City of Compton.

Mr. Terry Williams stated that he is a government employee and addressed the poor condition of Compton and urged everyone to work together to solve the problems of the City.

Rosalyn Rambo, Secretary for AFSCME Union Local 2325, addressed the meet and confer sessions with the City Manager and also addressed the Audit Findings and the meet and confer process with the Unions and the City Management and the deficiencies of the City. Ms. Rambo indicated that the City has not resolved the deficiencies highlighted in the Audit report relative to the meet and confer issues among other items. Ms. Rambo then raised concerns that the charter amendments presented to the City Council were not seen, viewed or provided to the Unions prior to, or after they were presented to the Council and the public on March 28, 2023, which exposes a critical lack of transparency. She requested that the amendments be provided to the Unions.

Desmond Fletcher, President of the Management Union for the City of Compton Local 2325, discussed the meet and confer process and further highlighted that those involved must make a good faith effort to resolve employment issues. Mr. Fletcher indicated that the charter amendments and all back up materials should have been presented to the Unions, prior to their submission to the City Council in accordance with the Brown Act. He further noted that the City is required to negotiate in good faith and if no agreement is reached, there is an impasse process which must be adhered to by all parties. Mr. Fletcher requested that the City Council reconsider the item and allow the Unions the opportunity to present a response.

Susanne Castro Valenzuela commented that the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) announce the allocation of over $9 million in measure a grant funding for technical assistance services to 30 cities and the unincorporated portion of Los Angeles County that are in high park-need areas. The funding allocation will be used to support further park project development. RPOSD established the Technical Assistance Program (TAP) as part of the voter- approved funding from Measure A, the LA County Safe, Clean Neighborhood Parks and Beaches Measure, to assist agencies and organizations to develop eligible park projects and competitive applications for its grant programs, and to help communities create multi-benefit park projects and programs throughout Los Angeles County. Ms. Valenzuela commented that she would like to have a meeting with Staff to discuss eligible projects.

Latrina Phillips commented that she works with Ms. Susan Valenzuela and further spoke in favor of the TAP program and other programs available to the City of Compton. Ms. Phillips urged the Council to address the potholes in her neighborhood near Aprila and 156th Street.

Corey Crockarham, along with Members of the Carpenters Union, highlighted Local 323 and indicated that the Carpenters Union would like to bring awareness to the high volume of construction tax fraud taking place. Mr. Crockarham indicated that when contractors fail to pay employment taxes, workers lose pay, taxpayers and communities lose billions of dollars in public funds. He then announced that the Carpenter’s Unions are participating in a Tax Fraud Days of Action which will include a wide range of programs to alleviate construction tax fraud.

Kim DeLay Manning discussed the 3 rd District and the problems associated with the increasing graffiti and thanked various employees of the Public Works Division for their prompt, courteous and professional services provided to the community. Ms. DeLay Manning also raised concerns that the Compton Sheriffs are not properly addressing the illegal street takeovers.

Ms. 100 questioned the City Manager regarding the tree stump grinder which was purchased to remove a tree stump leftover from a tree that was cut down some time ago. She further requested that the City provide some type of caution warning notification on the sidewalk.

Tanya Lewis requested that the Fire Chief explain the poor condition of the fire stations in the City, and further questioned why the Fire Department has left Station Number 3. Ms. Lewis then questioned why there have been no improvements to the Fire Stations. Ms. Lewis then addressed the sewer assessment fees and indicated the streets were flooded during the rainy season.

Raul Segura discussed a lawsuit against his family and questioned the status of the update relative to his disagreement with a neighbor.

Brook McDuffy requested a follow-up report to her request for proper street sweeping signage and further questioned the status of the repair of the uplifted sidewalk on Compton Boulevard.

Ms. McDuffy further noted that the Botts’ Dots are ineffective for the illegal street takeovers and further added that there is poor rain water street drainage near Amantha Street.

Andrew C. addressed the City Council and indicated that he is a licensed union carpenter and has applied for work position with the City of Compton. He further urged the Council to hire local residents with experience.

Wesley C., Outreach Union Carpenter Local 323, highlighted that the Carpenters Union is available to the residents to provide job opportunities to the youth and the residents of the community.

Ken Price, Outreach Instructor, indicated that the Carpenter’s Union saved his life through gainful employment and further provided him with the means to take care of himself and his family.

Brittany McReynolds, wife of Compton Firefighter commented on last week’s presentation relative to the Compton Fire Department and noted that the Department is in a state of emergency due to the horrendous conditions at the fire stations. Ms. McReynolds requested that the City address the critical staffing shortages, lack of proper equipment and unsafe living and working conditions at the Stations.

Jackie Venters raised concerns that the City parks are not available for use by the residents and further noted that the City needs staff members that are capable of writing grants to provide for additional funding. Ms. Venters further urged the City Council to make certain that the various chambers of commerce are in good standing with the Attorney General and the Secretary of State.

She concluded by urging the Council to address the unsightly graffiti around the City.

Betrina Warren provided correction of statements made to the City Council relative to her dispute with her neighbor, Mr. Raul Segura. Ms. Warren then noted that a Judge has ordered Mr. Segura not to continue to slander her name.

Missy urged the City Council to reopen the Artesia Bridge as quickly as possible and further indicated that the Rosecrans bridge is about to collapse. Missy questioned why the nonprofit organizations are being allowed to take over the city parks which are supposed to be used for the benefit of the local residents.

Fidel Marquez spoke in opposition to agenda item Number 10 (Purchase Order for MIG) and noted that MIG has not provided sufficient information to the local community. Mr. Marquez addressed the mismanagement of City funds and noted that the City Council must work on behalf of the residents to improve the Compton community.

Maria Villareal, Latino Chamber of Commerce, stated that she has been with the Chamber for many years and requested that the Mayor and Council support those that do positive work in the community. Ms. Villareal further indicated that the community leaders must work in collaboration to support one another and improve the community.

Vanessa Cain indicated that there should only be one Compton Chamber of Commerce as is the case with most cities. She further stated that the Artesia bridge must be reopened as soon as possible and further alleged that the Rosecrans bridge is in very poor condition and will soon fail.

Ms. Cain concluded by asserting that Code Enforcement must become more active in the community.

Lynn Boone spoke in opposition to agenda Item Number 10 (Purchase Order for MIG). Ms.

Boone then questioned who would be responsible for the oversight relative to the leases in agenda item Number 9 (Multi-year lease agreement). Ms. Boone referenced a petition for a special election for the City Clerk’s position.

Compton Fire Chief Ronerick Simpson provided an update relative to the professional mitigation of the mold situation at one of the Fire stations and further indicated that the company, Servco will provide the necessary cleaning and restoration of the station.

There was discussion regarding the conditions of the Stations and the timelines for the repairs.

REGULAR AGENDA

REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES AND CITY

COUNCIL

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

BOARDS/COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION - Councilwomen Duhart
FEDERAL GRANT ADVISORY BOARD - Councilwomen Duhart
Councilmember Duhart indicated that she would make her appointments at the next City Council meeting.

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT

6. REQUEST FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON THE PROPOSED 2023-24 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 5:45p.m.

On motion by Duhart, seconded by Darden, the public hearing was scheduled for Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 5:45 p.m. by the following vote on roll call:

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

NEW BUSINESS

7. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AMENDING THE WATER DEPARTMENT'S FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET

AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO

GMC ELECTRICAL, INC FOR ANNUAL CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEM

REPAIR, TESTING AND EVALUATION IN THE AMOUNT OF TWENTY-NINE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($29,000) (Removed from Council consideration by City Manager)

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

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER FOR

SA ASSOCIATES FOR PROVISION OF ADDITIONAL WORK RELATED TO THE PREPARATION OF THE 2020 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE ($15,732.25)
On motion by Duhart, seconded by Darden, Resolution Number 25,813 entitled ‘ A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER FOR

SA ASSOCIATES FOR PROVISION OF ADDITIONAL WORK RELATED TO THE PREPARATION OF THE 2020 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE’ was adopted by the following vote on roll call:

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

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

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MULTI-YEAR LEASE

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COMPTON AND THE COMPTON LOCAL

HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR OFFICE SPACE AT THE CAREERLINK FACILITY On motion by Duhart, seconded by Darden, Resolution Number 25,814 entitled ‘ A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MULTI-YEAR LEASE

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COMPTON AND THE COMPTON LOCAL HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR OFFICE SPACE AT THE CAREERLINK FACILITY’ was adopted by the following vote on roll call:

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

10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 25,649 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET AND TO RATIFY

THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH, AND ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER FOR, MIG, INC. FOR PREPARATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE

CITYWIDE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT ($979,683) (Removed from Council consideration)

COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Duhart offered the following communications/announcements:
Requested that the City Manager provide a status report relative to preferential parking Invited the residents to attend the 3 rd Annual Community Resource Fair on April 29, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Gonzales Park located at 1101W. Cressey Street, Compton
Requested that the City Manager provide a status report and schedule for the upcoming street rehabilitation projects
Requested that the City Manager develop a plan to regularly address the street medians to prevent the overgrowth of vegetation
Requested that the City Council meeting be adjourned in memory of Willie J. Nichols Councilmember Bowers offered the following communications/announcements:
Thanked Damion Timmons, the Engineering Department and the Public Works Staff for leading the effort to repair the Push-to-Walk Button on Alondra Boulevard and Caswell
Thanked Charles Jackson and his staff of City Pride Magazine for his consistency in marketing the City of Compton through the coverage of significant events and ensuring that the residents have access to information that directly affects the City – visit: citypridemagazine/compton
Invited the residents to attend the One Section at a Time 3 rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Extravaganza on Saturday, April 8, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Burrell MacDonald Park, 2516 W. Alondra Boulevard, Compton
Councilmember Darden offered the following communications/announcements:
Commented that the City is actively working to restore the Compton Par 3 Golf Course Invited the community to attend the Compton Easter Fair on April 8, 2023 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Wilson Park located at 123 N. Rose Street Compton, California Invited the residents to visit the Compton College Farmer’s Market which is held every Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – rain or shine!
Announced that the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo will be held on July 15 and 17, 2023 at the Industry Hills Expo Center located at 16200 Temple Avenue, Industry Hills, CA Mayor Sharif offered the following communications/announcements:
Mayor Sharif announced that First United Methodist Church will observe 155 years of Christian ministry with a special anniversary service on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at 10 a.m., in the church edifice located at 1025 S. Long Beach Boulevard in Compton. Mayor Sharif invited the community to attend this wonderful celebration. Mayor Sharif invited the community to attend the One Section at a Time Easter Egg Hunt, scheduled for April 8, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Burrell-MacDonald Park located at 2516 W. Alondra Boulevard, Compton.
Mayor Sharif invited the residents to participate in the 5th Annual Autism Awareness/ Acceptance Walk sponsored by the Hub City Autism Network on April 15, 2023 beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Compton Woodley Airport located at 801 W. Alondra, Compton. The purpose of this walk is to provide a platform for autism families and our community to come together in a friendly and social environment as we step together for autism awareness and acceptance.
Mayor Sharif invited the residents to participate in the Compton Community Dump Day on April 15, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 700 N. Bullis Road, Compton.

Ms. Sharif further highlighted that she will be co-hosting this event with Assemblyman Mike Gipson and noted that Staff will be on site to accept household waste and approved debris at no charge. Seniors may schedule a free, bulky-waste pickup by calling: Shanice McKinley Reed at: 310-605-5597 or emailing:
[email protected].
Mayor Sharif announced that she will be coordinating with Councilmembers Duhart and Darden, Volunteers of America and Pizza Studio to host the Compton Easter Fair on April 8, 2023 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Wilson Park located at 123 N. Rose Street, Compton – featuring face painting, inflatables, pony rides, fun and games, food and an Easter Egg Hunt!

ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Duhart, seconded by Darden, the meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m. by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Duhart, Darden, Bowers, Sharif
NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Spicer
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

October 24, 2023
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: CITY CLERK
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A PRIMARY NOMINATING,

GENERAL MUNICIPAL AND SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE

CONSOLIDATED WITH THE STATEWIDE PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY
AND GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 5,
2024 AND TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, RESPECTIVELY, FOR THE

ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE

PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CHARTER

SUMMARY
The City Council will consider adopting an ordinance calling for the holding of a Primary Nominating, General Municipal and Special Election to be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, and Tuesday, November 5, 2024, respectively, for certain officers.

BACKGROUND
Article V of the Compton City Charter provides that a vacancy in any elective office, from whatever cause arising, shall be filled by appointment by the City Council, such appointee to hold office until the first Tuesday following the next general municipal election, as to any elective officer, and until his successor is elected and qualified. At the next general municipal election following any vacancies, such vacancies shall be filled by election and the person elected shall serve for the remainder of any unexpired term, and until his successor is elected and qualified,

STATEMENT OF ISSUE
The current terms of the elective offices of Council District 1, and Council District 4, will expire December 2024; current terms of the City Attorney and City Clerk will also expire December 2024, thus, the City will hold its 2024 Primary Nominating, General Municipal and Special Election on March 5, 2024 and November 5, 2024, respectively.

ALTERNATIVE
The adoption of the attached is required in order for the aforementioned elections to take place.

3.3.3.3. Staff Report – Calling for Election
October 24, 2023

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FISCAL IMPACT
The funds for this expenditure will be available in the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget in the following account:

City Clerk Department (General Fund)
Account # 1001-480-000-4262 $1,000,000.00
TOTAL 1,000,000.00

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that this Ordinance be adopted. As an ordinance calling for an election, it shall take effect immediately upon adoption.

VERNELL MCDANIEL,

CITY CLERK
APPROVED FOR FORWARDING:

JERRY GROOMES

CITY MANAGER
ORDINANCE NO. _______________

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A PRIMARY NOMINATING,

GENERAL MUNICIPAL, AND SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE

CONSOLIDATED WITH THE PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY AND GENERAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024 AND
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, RESPECTIVELY, FOR THE ELECTION

OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL OFFICES AS REQUIRED BY LAW
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Compton City Charter, a Primary Nominating Election, General Municipal and Special Election shall be held in accordance with the Statewide Presidential Primary and General Election to nominate and or elect Municipal Officers; and
WHEREAS, the current terms of the elective offices of Council District 1 and District 4 expire in December 2024; and
WHEREAS, the terms of the offices of City Attorney and City Clerk expire in December 2024; and
WHEREAS, Section 611 of the Compton City Charter provides that an ordinance calling or otherwise relating to an election shall take effect upon adoption.

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

SECTION 1.That the City Council of the City of Compton does hereby find, determine and declare as follows:
(a) That pursuant to the provisions of the Compton City Charter, a Primary Nominating, General Municipal and Special Election to be consolidated with the Statewide Presidential Election will be held in this City on Tuesday, the 5 th day of March, 2024, and Tuesday, the 5 th day of November, 2024, respectively, for the purpose of nominating and/or electing certain Municipal officers; and (b) That the officers to be nominated and/or elected at said election are as follows:

Member of the City Council for District Number 1 of said City, for a full term of four (4) years;

Member of the City Council for District Number 4 of said City, for a full term of four (4) years;
The office of City Attorney of said City, for an unexpired term of two (2) years;
The office of City Clerk of said City, for an unexpired term of two (2) years; SECTION 2.That the ballots to be used at the election shall be in form and content as required by law.

SECTION 3. That the City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to procure and furnish any and all official ballots, notices, printed matter and all supplies, equipment that may be necessary in order to properly and lawfully conduct the election.

SECTION 4. That in all particulars not recited in this ordinance, the election shall be held and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections.

ORDINANCE NO. ___________
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SECTION 5. That notice of the time and place of holding the election is given and the City Clerk is authorized to give further or additional notice of the election, in time, form and manner as required by law.

SECTION 6. That in the event of a tie vote as certified by the Election Official, the City Council shall set a date, time and place and summon the candidates who have received the tie votes to appear and will determine the tie by lot.

SECTION 7. That the City Clerk is authorized to use the All Mail Ballot process.

SECTION 8. That the official Voting Centers time and date of operation are listed in Exhibit “A” attached hereto.

SECTION 9.That said elections shall be consolidated with the Statewide Presidential Primary and General Elections that will be conducted by the Los Angeles County Registrar Recorders Office.

SECTION 10. That the funds for this expenditure will be available in the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget in the following account:

City Clerk Department (General Fund)
1001-480-000-4262 $1,000,000.00
TOTAL $1,000,000.00
SECTION 11. That this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption.

SECTION 12. That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published according to law.

ADOPTED this ______ day of ____________________, 2023.
____________________________________

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, Vernell McDaniel, City Clerk of the City of Compton, hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Compton, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk at a regular meeting thereof held on the _______day of______________, 2023.

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

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
________________________________________

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

RESOLUTION NO. _______________

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

CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF AN ALL MAIL BALLOT PRIMARY

NOMINATING, GENERAL MUNICIPAL AND SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024 AND NOVEMBER 5, 2024,

RESPECTIVELY, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL

OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY LAW
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the law, Ordinance No. 2325 authorizes Municipal Elections to be conducted wholly by all mail ballots; and WHEREAS, all-mail elections allow participants to vote prior to Election Day and vote in the privacy of their homes; and
WHEREAS, a Primary Nominating, General Municipal, and Special Election are to be consolidated with the Statewide Presidential, Primary and General Election to be held on March 5, 2024 and November 5, 2024, respectively, for the election of Municipal Officers; and

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

SECTION 1. That the ballots to be used at the election shall be in form and content as required by law.

SECTION 2. That the City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to procure and furnish any and all official ballots, notices, printed matter and all supplies, equipment that may be necessary in order to properly and lawfully conduct the election.

SECTION 3. That in all particulars not recited in this resolution, the election shall be held and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections.

SECTION 4. That notice of the time and place of holding the election is given and the City Clerk is authorized to give further or additional notice of the election, in time, form and manner as required by law.

SECTION 5. That in the event of a tie vote as certified by the Election Official, the City Council, shall set a date and time and place and summon the candidates who have received the tie votes to appear and will determine the tie by lot.

SECTION 6. The City Clerk is authorized to use the All Mail Ballot process.

SECTION 7. That said elections shall be consolidated with the Statewide Presidential Primary and General Election that will be conducted by the Los Angeles County Registrar Recorders Office.

SECTION 8. That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published according to law.

ADOPTED this ______ day of ____________________, 2023.
____________________________________

MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
ATTEST:
_________________________________________

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

4.4. RESOLUTION NO. _____________
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA

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

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
________________________________________

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
October 24, 2023
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: CITY CLERK
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON,

CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF AN ALL-MAIL BALLOT PRIMARY

NOMINATING, GENERAL MUNICIPAL AND SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024 AND NOVEMBER 5, 2024,

RESPECTIVELY FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL

OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY LAW

SUMMARY
The City Council will consider adopting a resolution calling for the holding of an all -mail ballot, Primary Nominating, General Municipal and Special Election to be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 and Tuesday November 5, 2024, respectively, for certain municipal officers

BACKGROUND
On October 6, 2020, the City adopted Ordinance No. 2325, authorizing the City Council, by resolution, to have municipal elections conducted wholly by all-mail ballots.

STATEMENT OF ISSUE
Staff is proposing that the City Council authorize an all-mail ballot election for the upcoming election on March 5, 2024 and November 5, 2024. Staff’s recommendation is based on an all-mail ballot system is less expensive than a traditional election with polling locations.

An all-mail ballot election will include pre-stamped ballots for voter convenience and ballots can be given to the mail carrier, dropped off at a Post Office or dropped off at one of the permanent drop off locations. Current drop off boxes are located at Lueders Park (1500 Rosecrans Avenue), Compton Library (240 W. Compton Blvd.) and East Rancho Dominguez Library (4420 E. Rose Street).

Ballots can also be dropped off at one of three vote centers, with locations at Burrell- MacDonald Park, 2516 W. Alondra Boulevard, Douglas F. Dollarhide Community Center, 301 N. Tamarind Avenue and Wilson Park, 123 N. Rose Avenue.

All-Mail Election – Staff Report
October 24, 2023

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FISCAL IMPACT
The funds for this expenditure will be available in the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget in the following accounts:
1001-480-000-4262 City Clerk Department (General Fund)

RECOMMENDATION
It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution.

VERNELL MCDANIEL,

CITY CLERK
APPROVED FOR FORWARDING:

JERRY GROOMES

CITY MANAGER
October 24, 2023
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: CITY CLERK
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF

LOS ANGELES TO RENDER ELECTION SERVICES TO THE CITY

RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A PRIMARY NOMINATING,

GENERAL MUNICIPAL AND SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024 AND NOVEMBER 5, 2024, RESPECTIVELY

SUMMARY
The City Council will consider adopting a resolution that will request that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors render services to the City in the conducting of the Primary Nominating, General Municipal and Special Election to be held Tuesday, March 5, 2024 and November 5, 2024.
respectively

The current terms of the elective offices of Council District 1 and Council District 4, will expire December 2024. The offices of City Attorney and City Clerk will also expire December 2024.

STATEMENT OF ISSUE
Section 10002 of the California Elections Code authorizes the governing body, by resolution, of any city to request the Board of Supervisors of the county to permit the county elections official to render specified services to the city.

FISCAL IMPACT
That the funds for this expenditure will be available in the 2023 – 2024 Fiscal Year Budget in the following account:

5.5. Staff Report – Request to Render Election Services October 24, 2023

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1001-480-000-4262 City Clerk Department (General Fund) $1,000,000.00 TOTAL 1,000,000.00

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the attached Resolution be adopted.

VERNELL MCDANIEL

CITY CLERK
APPROVED FOR FORWARDING:

JERRY GROOMES

CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. ____________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF

LOS ANGELES TO RENDER ELECTION SERVICES TO THE CITY OF

COMPTON RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A PRIMARY

NOMINATING, GENERAL MUNICIPAL, AND SPECIAL ELECTION TO
BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024 AND NOVEMBER 5, 2024,

RESPECTIVELY
WHEREAS, a Primary Nominating, General Municipal, and Special Elections to be consolidated with the Statewide Presidential Primary and General Municipal Elections held in the City of Compton, California, on March 5, 2024 and November 5, 2024; and WHEREAS, in the course of conduct of the election, it is necessary for the City to request election services of the County of Los Angeles as directed by the City’s Election Official; and
WHEREAS, all necessary expenses in performing these services shall be paid by the City of Compton.

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

SECTION 1. That pursuant to the provisions of Section 10002 of the Elections Code of the State of California, this City Council requests the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to permit the County Election Department to render election services to the City in conducting the election.

SECTION 2. That the City shall reimburse the County of Los Angeles for services performed when the work is completed and upon presentation to the City of a properly approved bill.

SECTION 3. That the City Clerk is directed to forward without delay to the Board of Supervisors and to the County Election Department, each a certified copy of this Resolution.

SECTION 4.That the funds for this expenditure will be available in the 2023 – 2024 Fiscal Year Budget in the following account:

City Clerk Department (General Fund)
Account #1001-480-000-4262 $1,000,000.00
TOTAL 1,000,000.00
SECTION 5. That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.

ADOPTED this ________ day of ________________, 2023.
____________________________________

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, Vernell McDaniel, City Clerk of the City of Compton, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Compton, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk at a regular meeting thereof held on the _______ day of ____________________, 2023.

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

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
________________________________________

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
October 24, 2023
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: COMPTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT AND ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER WITH LOCALITY MEDIA, INC. DBA

FIRST DUE TO UPDATE, FURNISH AND DELIVER A CLOUD/INTERNET-

BASED RECORDS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE (RMS) FOR THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT ($44,550.00)

SUMMARY
Adoption of this resolution will authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Locality Media, Inc. DBA First Due to update, furnish and deliver a cloud/internet-based records management software (RMS) service and issue of a purchase order in the amount not to exceed Forty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Fifty Dollars and Zero Cents ($44,550.00).

BACKGROUND
The Compton Fire Department is currently using outdated software such as Fire Data Management System (FDM) provided on the City’s local hard drive to document daily operations. The FDM system will become obsolete within this coming year. The Fire Service itself has moved towards web-based technology that make their day-to-day operations more effective and efficient. The majority of Fire Departments located in Area E, which consist of Compton Fire, Santa Fe Springs Fire and Downey Fire, have begun using web-based technology provided by Locality Media Inc., DBA First Due. This cloud- based technology allows an organizations authorized user to gain access to the department’s data whenever required.

STATEMENT OF ISSUE
Locality Media Inc., DBA First Due, created the software that we are interested in using, thus making them a sole source company. This software would be available to all Fire Department authorized personnel and can be accessed at a push of a button. All components of this platform are designed, produced and sold exclusively by First Due.

Locality Media Inc., DBA First Due partnered with key angel groups and individuals in early 2016 to gain financing and support. These partnerships ensured First Due could provide customers with fire and life safety-based occupancy management, automated pre-plans, inspections, invoicing, permitting, incident reporting, personnel management,

6.6.6. Staff Report – Resolution Authorizing P.O. (FY 2023-24) Locality Media, Inc. DBA First Due
October 24, 2023 page 2
asset management, events and activities, and training services and tools for the Compton Fire Department.

The software created by Locality Media, Inc. DBA First Due allows all current assigned Area E apparatus to view the same information at the same time while responding to the incident.

Locality Media, Inc. DBA First Due has submitted a proposal to update, furnish and deliver a cloud/internet-based records management software (RMS) at a total cost of $44,550.00. Staff recommends we approve this resolution because it proves to be more cost effective; no other company can provide the City with the same platform with the same functionality.

FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this expenditure are available in the Fire Department’s 2023-2024 Fiscal Year budget in Account No. 1001-690-000-4269.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council approve the attached Resolution. Seeking various cloud/internet based RMS companies will cost more because no other company can provide the City with the same platform with the same functionality.

RONERICK D. SIMPSON

FIRE CHIEF
APPROVED FOR FORWARDING:

JERRY GROOMES

CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. ___________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN

AGREEMENT AND ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER WITH LOCALITY
MEDIA, INC. DBA FIRST DUE TO UPDATE, FURNISH AND DELIVER A

CLOUD/INTERNET-BASED RECORDS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
(RMS) FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PURCHASE ORDER
($44,550.00)
WHEREAS, the current Fire Data Management System (FDM) is outdated and will become obsolete within this coming year; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Service itself has moved towards web-based technology that make their day-to-day operations more effective and efficient. The majority of Fire Departments located in Area E, which consist of Compton Fire, Santa Fe Springs Fire and Downey Fire, have begun using web-based technology provided by Locality Media Inc., DBA First Due. This cloud-based technology allows an organizations authorized user to gain access to the department’s data whenever required; and WHEREAS, Locality Media Inc., DBA First Due, created the software that the Department is interested in using, thus making them a sole source company. This software would be available to all Fire Department authorized personnel and can be accessed at a push of a button. All components of this platform are designed, produced and sold exclusively by First Due; and
WHEREAS, Locality Media Inc., DBA First Due partnered with key angel groups and individuals in early 2016 to gain financing and support. These partnerships ensured First Due could provide customers with fire and life safety-based occupancy management, automated pre-plans, inspections, invoicing, permitting, incident reporting, personnel management, asset management, events and activities, and training services and tools for the Compton Fire Department; and WHEREAS, Locality Media, Inc. DBA First Due met with the Fire Department to discuss the needs of the Department; and
WHEREAS, Locality Media, Inc. DBA First Due submitted a proposal to update, furnish and deliver a cloud/internet-based records management software (RMS) at a cost of $44,550.00; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Compton City Council and Fire Department to purchase this software to maintain proper records management within the department; and
WHEREAS, funding for this expenditure have been budgeted in the Fire Department’s 2023-2024 Fiscal Year budget in Account No. 1001-690-000-4269.

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, upon the advice and approval of the City Attorney, with Locality Media, Inc.

DBA First Due and establish a purchase order in the amount not to exceed Forty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Fifty Dollars and Zero Cents ($44,550.00), Section 2.That funds for this expenditure is available in the Fire Department’s 2023-2024 Fiscal Year budget in Account No. 1001-690-000-4269.

Section 3.That a certified copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the offices of the City Clerk, City Attorney, City Manager, City Controller and the Fire Department.

Resolution No. ___________

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

ADOPTED this ________ day of ________________, 2023.
________________________________

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, Vernell McDaniel, City Clerk of the City of Compton, do hereby certify that the forgoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council, signed by the Mayor, and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting thereof held on _________ day of ________________, 2023.

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

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSTAINS: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
_____________________________________

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

October 24, 2023
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

FIXING THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION RATE AT AN EQUAL

AMOUNT FOR EMPLOYEES AND ANNUITANTS UNDER THE PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES’ MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT

SUMMARY
Adoption of the attached resolution will fix the City of Compton’s monthly health insurance contribution rate for current City employees and annuitants at the amount of Two Thousand, Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars and Seven Cents ($2,250.07, effective as of January 1, 2024).

BACKGROUND
Pursuant to Section 22920 of the California Government Code, the City of Compton is a contracting agency of the California Public Employees Retirement System (“CalPERS”) and subject to the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act (the “Act”).

Government Code Section 22892(a) provides that a contracting agency subject to the Act shall fix the amount of the employer contribution by resolution. Additionally, Government Code Section 22892(b) provides that the employer contribution shall be at an equal amount for both employees and annuitants, but may not be less than the amount prescribed by Section 22892(b) of the Act.

STATEMENT OF ISSUE
The Board of Administration of CalPERS adopted changes to the monthly premium rates and benefits that increased the City’s maximum monthly contribution rate effective January 1, 2024, (Kaiser full-family rate, Los Angeles Area Region) from $1,962.06 to $2,250.07 (see attached “CalPERS 2023 Monthly Premiums for Contracting Agencies”).

The City is required to notify the Health Benefits Division of CalPERS of the City’s rates of contribution for health insurance on behalf of all employees. This action is required so that the appropriate deduction can be made for employees, retirees and/or annuitants.

The new contribution rate for all employee groups/organizations, unrepresented employees and retirees will be reported by resolution as follows:

7.7.7. Staff Report – Resolution Establish/Increase CalPERS Monthly Contribution Rates/Health Insurance
October 24, 2022 Page 2
Code Employment Category Maximum Monthly
Contribution Rate
002 Compton Firefighters $2,250.07
004 Management $2,250.07
011 Police Lieutenants $2,250.07
012 Police Officers $2,250.07
013 Emergency Dispatchers $2,250.07
014 Police Captains $2,250.07
015 Non-Supervisory $2,250.07
017 Maintenance & Trades $2,250.07
018 Public Safety Auxiliary $2,250.07
019 Unrepresented Employees $2,250.07
While all the employee organizations identified-above are not currently active in the City, for reporting purposes, CalPERS prefers that the categories remain the same because City has retirees who are still listed in these categories. The new contribution rates are effective as of January 1, 2024, pursuant to Section 22892 of the Government Code.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is an average 14.7% overall premium increase in the rate which determines the City’s contribution towards health insurance. Funds for this increase were included in the FY 2023-2024 Budget.

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the attached Resolution be adopted by the City Council.

JEROME GROOMES

CITY MANAGER

RESOLUTION NO. ___________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

FIXING THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION RATE AT AN EQUAL

AMOUNT FOR EMPLOYEES AND ANNUITANTS UNDER THE PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES’ MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 22920 of the California Government Code, the City of Compton is a contracting agency of the California Public Employees Retirement System (“CalPERS”) and subject to the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 22892(a) provides that a contracting agency subject to the Act shall fix the amount of the employer contribution by resolution.

Additionally, Government Code Section 22892(b) provides that the employer contribution shall be an equal amount for both employees and annuitants, but may not be less than the amount prescribed by Section 22892(b) of the Act; and WHEREAS, the Board of Administration of CalPERS adopted changes to the monthly premium rates and benefits that will increase the City’s maximum monthly contribution rate effective January 1, 2024 (Kaiser full-family rate, Los Angeles Area Region 3) from $1,962.06 to $2,250.07 (see attached “CalPERS 2023 Monthly Premiums for Contracting Agencies”); and
WHEREAS, the City is required to notify the Health Benefits Division of CalPERS of the City’s rates of contribution for health insurance on behalf of all employees so that the appropriate deduction can be made for employees, retirees and/or annuitants; and WHEREAS, the City of Compton desires to continue providing for its employees, retirees and/or annuitants the benefit of the Act and to accept the liabilities and obligation of an employer under the Act and regulations; and

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

Section 1.That the employer contribution for each employee and annuitant shall be the amount necessary to pay the full cost of his/her enrollment, including the enrollment of his/her family members, in a health benefits plan up to a maximum of:
*Plus administrative fees and Contingency Reserve Fund assessments.

Section 2.That the City of Compton has fully complied with any and all applicable provisions of Government Code Section 7507 in electing the benefits set forth above.

Medical Group Monthly Employer
Contribution*
002 Firefighters $2,250.07
004 Management $2,250.07
011 Police Lieutenants $2,250.07
012 Police Officers $2,250.07
013 Emergency Dispatchers $2,250.07
014 Police Captains $2,250.07
015 Non-Supervisory $2,250.07
017 Maintenance & Trades $2,250.07
018 Public Safety Auxiliary $2,250.07
019 Unrepresented Employees $2,250.07
Resolution No. ___________

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Section 3.That the participation of the employees and annuitants of City of Compton shall be subject to determination of its status as an “agency or instrumentality of the state or political subdivision of a State” that is eligible to participate in a governmental plan within the meaning of Section 414(d) of the Internal Revenue Code, upon publication of final Regulations pursuant to such Section. If it is determined that City of Compton would not qualify as an agency or instrumentality of the state or political subdivision of a State under such final Regulations, CalPERS may be obligated, and reserves the right to terminate the health coverage of all participants of the employer.

Section 4. That the City Council appoints and directs, and it does hereby appoint and elect, the City Manager to file with the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees Retirement System, a verified copy of this Resolution, and to perform on behalf of the City of Compton, all functions required of it under the Act and regulations of the Board of Administration.

Section 5.That the new contribution rate will become effective January 1, 2024.

Section 6.That a duly certified copy of this Resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Manager, City Controller and the Human Resources Department.

Section 7.That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.

ADOPTED this ________ day of ______________, 2023.
________________________________

MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
ATTEST:
____________________________________

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF COMPTON:

I, Vernell McDaniel, 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 to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting thereof held on the ________ day of _____________, 2023.

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

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
____________________________________

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
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October 24, 2023
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON DECLARING THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1434 W.

COMPTON BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF COMPTON IS EXEMPT

SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS
54221(b) AND 54221(f)(1)(A), APPROVING A RIGHT OF ENTRY AND

ACCESS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND LANDSPIRE

GROUP LLC WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSED SALE OF THE

PROPERTY TO LANDSPIRE GROUP LLC AND THE DEVELOPMENT

OF AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT THEREON, FINDING THAT

THIS ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), AND TAKING RELATED
ACTIONS.

SUMMARY
Staff respectfully requests the City Council to adopt the attached Resolution declaring that the property owned by the City and located at 1434 W. Compton Boulevard (the “Property”) is exempt surplus land under the Surplus Land Act (Government Code Section 54220-54234) (the “SLA”), and approving the execution and delivery of a Right of Entry Access Agreement (the “ROE”) between the City, as the Housing Successor to the former Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Compton (the “City”), and Landspire Group LLC (the “Developer”),

BACKGROUND
The Developer previously entered into an ENA with the City on September 15, 2020 for the development of this property, but it expired and was not renewed. The Developer currently needs access to the site to conduct environmental assessment to confirm that there is no soil contamination as required by the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development.

Pursuant to Section 54221(b)(1) of the SLA, the City Council must take formal action in a regular public meeting to declare the Property “surplus land” or “exempt surplus land” before the City Council takes action to dispose of the Property. The SLA will not apply to the disposition of the Property if the Property is exempt surplus land as defined in Section 54221(f)(1) of the SLA. Section 54221(f)(1)(A) of the SLA defines “exempt surplus land” to include surplus land that is transferred pursuant to Government Code Section 37364.

Government Code Section 37364 authorizes a city to sell, lease, exchange, quitclaim, convey, or otherwise dispose of real property to provide housing affordable to persons and families of low or moderate income provided that the following conditions are met:

8.8.8. -2-
(a) Not less than 80 percent of the area of the parcel will be used for the development of housing; and
(b) Not less than 40 percent of the total number of those housing units developed on the parcel shall be affordable to households whose incomes are equal to, or less than, 75 percent of the maximum income of lower income households, and at least half of which shall be affordable to very low-income households; and
(c) Dwelling units produced for persons and families of low or moderate income under Government Code Section 37364 shall be restricted by regulatory agreement to remain continually affordable to those persons and families for the longest feasible time, but not less than 30 years, with such regulatory agreement recorded in the office of the county recorder in which the housing development is located.

The Developer has proposed to purchase the Property from the City for the purpose of developing an affordable housing project on the Property consisting of 75 apartments and has requested the City to enter into a ROE Access Agreement to determine the environmental condition of the site as required to receive funding for the project from the State of California. The Developer has proposed an affordable housing project that will comply with Government Code Section 37364. The project includes 75 affordable housing units to be built at 1434 W. Compton Boulevard, a 62,262 square foot site. The City Council must provide a copy of the Resolution to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) at least 30 days prior to the disposition of the Property. The State Legislature has authorized HCD to determine whether actions of local agencies comply with the SLA.

STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE
Because the proposed housing development will meet the requirements of Government Code Section 37364, staff recommends that the City Council declare the Property to be exempt surplus land pursuant to Government Code Sections 54221(b) and 54221(f)(1)(A). The attached Resolution contains a declaration of exemption. Upon adoption of the attached Resolution, staff will provide a copy of the Resolution to HCD.

The attached Resolution also contains a finding that this action is exempt from CEQA.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the adoption of the attached Resolution.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff requests the City Council adopt the attached Resolution.

CECIL FLOURNOY, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
APPROVED FOR FORWARDING:
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JEROME G. GROOMES

CITY MANAGER
C1658-0001\2878345v1.doc
RESOLUTION NO. __________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON DECLARING THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1434 W.

COMPTON BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF COMPTON IS EXEMPT

SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS
54221(b) AND 54221(f)(1)(A), APPROVING A RIGHT OF ENTRY AND

ACCESS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND LANDSPIRE

GROUP, LLC WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSED SALE OF THE

PROPERTY TO LANDSPIRE GROUP LLC AND THE DEVELOPMENT

OF AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT THEREON, FINDING THAT

THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA, AND TAKING RELATED

ACTIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Compton (“City”) is the owner in fee simple of that certain real property located at 1434 W. Compton Boulevard in the City of Compton which is further described in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference (the “Property); and
WHEREAS, the City desires to sell the Property for the development of an affordable housing project thereon; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 54221(b)(1) of the Surplus Land Act (Government Code Sections 54220-54234) (the “Act”), the City Council must take formal action in a regular public meeting to declare the Property “surplus land” or “exempt surplus land” before the City Council takes action to dispose of the Property; and
WHEREAS, the Act shall not apply to the disposition of the Property if the Property is exempt surplus land as defined in Government Code Section 54221(f)(1); and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(A) defines “exempt surplus land” to include surplus land that is transferred pursuant to Government Code Section 37364; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 37364 authorizes a city to sell, lease, exchange, quitclaim, convey, or otherwise dispose of real property to provide housing affordable to persons and families of low or moderate income provided that the following conditions are met:
(a) Not less than 80 percent of the area of the parcel will be used for the development of housing; and
(b) Not less than 40 percent of the total number of those housing units developed on the parcel shall be affordable to households whose incomes are equal to, or less than, 75 percent of the maximum income of lower income households, and at least half of which shall be affordable to very low-income households; and -2-
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(c) Dwelling units produced for persons and families of low or moderate income under Government Code Section 37364 shall be restricted by regulatory agreement to remain continually affordable to those persons and families for the longest feasible time, but not less than 30 years, with such regulatory agreement recorded in the office of the county recorder in which the housing development is located; and WHEREAS, Landspire Group, LLC has proposed to purchase the Property for the purpose of developing an affordable housing project on the Property consisting of three-story townhomes (“Proposal”); and
WHEREAS, staff has recommended that the City negotiate with Landspire Group, LLC for the purpose of establishing the terms and conditions of a disposition and development agreement for the sale of the Property to Landspire Group, LLC and the construction of a housing development on the Property by Landspire Group, LLC which complies with the Proposal and Government Code Section 37364; and WHEREAS, because the proposed housing development will meet the requirements of Government Code Section 37364, staff has also recommended that the City Council declare the Property to be exempt surplus land pursuant to Government Code Sections 54221(b) and 542321(f)(1)(A); and
WHEREAS, Landspire Group, LLC has requested the right of entry upon and access to the Property for the purpose of undertaking tests, inspections and other due diligence activities (the “Due Diligence Activities”) in connection with the proposed acquisition of the Property by Landspire Group, LLC;
WHEREAS, the City Council and Landspire Group, LLC desire to approve a Right of Entry and Access Agreement to set forth their agreement with respect to the Due Diligence Activities, and the City Council desires to declare the Property exempt surplus land pursuant to Government Code Sections 54221(b) and 54221(f)(1)(A); WHEREAS, pursuant to the Surplus Land Act Guidelines issued by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) to interpret and implement the Act, the City Council’s determination that the Property is exempt surplus land must be provided to HCD for its review at least 30 days prior to disposition;

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

HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS
SECTION 1. That the above recitals are true and correct and are a substantive part of this Resolution.

SECTION 2. That the City Council hereby finds that the Property is not being used, and is not planned to be used, for City work or operations and is not necessary for the City’s use within the meaning of the Act and declares pursuant to Government Code Sections 54221(b) and 54221(f)(1)(A) that the Property is exempt surplus land because the City intends to sell the Property for the development of an affordable housing project on the Property which complies with the requirements of Government Code Section 37364.
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SECTION 3.That upon the advice and approval of the City Attorney, the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute and deliver, for and in the name of the City, the Right of Entry and Access Agreement substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit “B” and incorporated herein by reference, with such non-substantive changes therein as the City Manager may approve (such approval to be conclusively evidenced by the execution and delivery thereof).

SECTION 4.That staff of the City are hereby authorized and directed to submit a copy of this Resolution to HCD in the manner required by HCD.

SECTION 5.That the staff and officers of the City are hereby authorized, jointly and severally, to take any other such actions as they deem necessary or proper to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution, and all actions previously taken are hereby ratified.

SECTION 6.That this Resolution has been reviewed with respect to the applicability of the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) (“CEQA”). The City Council hereby finds this action is statutorily and categorically exempt from CEQA.

SECTION 7.That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.

ADOPTED this _________ day of ___________, 2023.
________________________________

MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
ATTEST:
_________________________________________

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss

CITY OF COMPTON )
I, Vernell McDaniel, City Clerk of the City of Compton, do 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 ________, 2023.

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

AYES: Council Members -
NOES: Council Members -
ABSENT: Council Members -
ABSTAIN: Council Members -
____________________________________

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
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EXHIBIT A

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY
Real property in the City of Compton, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as follows:

TR=6627 LOTS 10 THRU 24 AND EX OF STS LOT 25 BLK F
APN NUMBER:
6142-006-901
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EXHIBIT B

RIGHT OF ENTRY AND ACCESS AGREEMENT
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RIGHT OF ENTRY AND ACCESS AGREEMENT
THIS RIGHT OF ENTRY AND ACCESS AGREEMENT (herein called this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of , 2023, by the CITY OF COMPTON, a California municipal corporation (herein called “Grantor”), and LANDSPIRE GROUP, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (herein called “Grantee”).

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, Grantor is the owner of the real property more particularly described on Exhibit A, which exhibit is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference (herein called the “Property”);
WHEREAS, Grantor and Grantee contemplate entering into a Disposition and Development Agreement related to the Property;
WHEREAS, Grantee has requested the right of entry upon and access to the Property for the purpose of undertaking tests, inspections and other due diligence activities (herein called the “Due Diligence Activities”) in connection with the proposed acquisition by Grantee of the Property;
WHEREAS, Grantor has agreed to grant to Grantee, and Grantee has agreed to accept from Grantor, a non-exclusive, revocable license to enter upon the Property to perform the Due Diligence Activities in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement;
WHEREAS, Grantor and Grantee desire to execute and enter into this Agreement for the purpose of setting forth their agreement with respect to the Due Diligence Activities and Grantee’s entry upon the Property.

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises, the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Grantor and Grantee do hereby covenant and agree as follows:

1. Access by Grantee.
(a) Subject to Grantee’s compliance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement, until the earlier to occur of (i) ________________, 2023; or (ii) the earlier termination of this Agreement, Grantee and Grantee’s agents, employees, contractors, representatives and other designees (herein collectively called “Grantee’s Designees”) shall have the right to enter upon the Property for the purpose of conducting the Due Diligence Activities.
(b) Grantee expressly agrees as follows: (i) any activities by or on behalf of Grantee, including, without limitation, the entry by Grantee or Grantee’s Designees onto the Property in connection with the Due Diligence Activities shall not materially damage the Property in any manner whatsoever or disturb or interfere with the rights or -2-
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possession of any tenant on the Property, (ii) in the event the Property is materially altered or disturbed in any manner in connection with the Due Diligence Activities, Grantee shall immediately return the Property to substantially the same condition existing prior to the Due Diligence Activities, and (iii) Grantee, to the extent allowed by law, shall indemnify, defend and hold Grantor harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs and expenses of any kind or nature whatsoever (including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees and expenses and court costs) suffered, incurred or sustained by Grantor as a result of, by reason of, or in connection with the Due Diligence Activities or the entry by Grantee or Grantee’s Designees onto the Property; provided, however, that in no event shall Grantee be liable for any liabilities, damages, losses, costs or expenses of any kind or nature that relate, directly or indirectly, to (y) consequential or punitive damages or (z) matters that are merely discovered, but not exacerbated, by Grantee. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, Grantee shall not have the right to undertake any invasive activities or tests upon the Property, or any environmental testing on the Property beyond the scope of a standard “Phase I” investigation, without the prior written consent of Grantor of a workplan for such “Phase II” or invasive testing. If Grantor does not respond or reject any workplan within ten (10) days of Grantee’s delivery of the written workplan proposal to Grantor pursuant to the notice provisions of this Agreement, then Grantor shall be deemed to have approved the submitted workplan and Grantee may proceed with such testing. If Grantor rejects such proposed workplan in whole or in part, then this Agreement shall become null and void at the sole option of Grantee.

2. Lien Waivers. Upon receipt of a written request from Grantor, Grantee will provide Grantor with lien waivers following completion of the Due Diligence Activities from each and every contractor, materialman, engineer, architect and surveyor who might have lien rights, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Grantor and its counsel.

Grantee hereby indemnifies Grantor from and against any claims or demands for payment, or any liens or lien claims made against Grantor or the Property as a result of the Due Diligence Activities.

3. Insurance. Grantee shall, and shall cause all of Grantee’s Designees performing the Due Diligence Activities to, procure or maintain a policy of commercial general liability insurance issued by an insurer reasonably satisfactory to Grantor covering each of the Due Diligence Activities with a single limit of liability (per occurrence and aggregate) of not less than ________ Million Dollars ($_____________), and to deliver to Grantor a certificate of insurance evidencing that such insurance is in force and effect, and evidencing that Grantor has been named as an additional insured thereunder with respect to the Due Diligence Activities. Such insurance shall be maintained in force throughout the term of this Agreement.

4. Successors. To the extent any rights or obligations under this Agreement remain in effect, this Agreement shall be binding upon and enforceable against, and shall inure to the benefit of, the parties hereto and their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and permitted assigns.
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5. Limitations. Grantor does not hereby convey to Grantee any right, title or interest in or to the Property, but merely grants the specific rights and privileges hereinabove set forth.

6. Notices. Whenever any notice, demand, or request is required or permitted under this Agreement, such notice, demand, or request shall be in writing and shall be delivered by hand, be sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or shall be sent by nationally recognized commercial courier for next business day delivery, to the addresses set forth below the respective executions of the parties hereof, or to such other addresses as are specified by written notice given in accordance herewith, or shall be transmitted by facsimile to the number for each party set forth below their respective executions hereof, or to such other numbers as are specified by written notice given in accordance herewith. All notices, demands, or requests delivered by hand shall be deemed given upon the date so delivered; those given by mailing as hereinabove provided shall be deemed given on the date of deposit in the United States Mail; those given by commercial courier as hereinabove provided shall be deemed given on the date of deposit with the commercial courier; and those given by facsimile shall be deemed given on the date of facsimile transmittal. Nonetheless, the time period, if any, in which a response to any notice, demand, or request must be given shall commence to run from the date of receipt of the notice, demand, or request by the addressee thereof. Any notice, demand, or request not received because of changed address or facsimile number of which no notice was given as hereinabove provided or because of refusal to accept delivery shall be deemed received by the party to whom addressed on the date of hand delivery, on the date of facsimile transmittal, on the first calendar day after deposit with commercial courier, or on the third calendar day following deposit in the United States Mail, as the case may be.

7. Assignment. This Agreement may not be assigned by Grantee, in whole or in part.

8. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed, enforced and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

9. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of such counterparts together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

10. No Recording of Agreement or Memorandum of Agreement. In no event shall this Agreement or any memorandum hereof be recorded in the Official Records of Los Angeles County, California, and any such recordation or attempted recordation shall constitute a breach of this Agreement by the party responsible for such recordation or attempted recordation.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor and Grantee have caused this Agreement to be executed and sealed, all the day and year first written above.

GRANTEE:

LANDSPIRE GROUP, LLC,
a Nevada limited liability company
By:

Name:

Title:

Address for notices: Landspire Group, LLC
3929 S. Bristol St., Suite 201
Santa Ana, CA 92704
Attn: Joshua Childress, Managing Member
Phone:

Fax:

Email:

With a copy to:

Phone:

Fax:
(Signatures continued)
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GRANTOR:

CITY OF COMPTON,
a California municipal corporation
By:

Name: Jerry Groomes
Title: City Manager
Address for notices: City of Compton
205 S. Willowbrook Ave.

Compton, CA 90220
Attention: Jerry Groomes
Telephone: (310) 605-5585
Email: [email protected]
With a copy to: Richards, Watson & Gershon
350 South Grand Avenue, 37th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90071
Attn.: Jim G. Grayson, Esq.

Telephone No.: (213) 626-8484
Facsimile No: (213) 626-0078
Email: [email protected]
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EXHIBIT A

LEGAL DESCRIPTION
[To be provided]

Compton City CouncilOctober 24, 2023

Compton City Council
October 24, 2023