Compton City Council
April 15, 2025

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COMPTON CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
04/15/2025
5:30 PM – PUBLIC MEETING
205 S. WILLOWBROOK AVE
COMPTON, CA 90220

OPENING

ROLL CALL

MOMENT OF SILENCE

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PRESENTATIONS

1. CERTIFICATE PRESENTATION RECOGNIZING JESSE GONZALES, COMPTON WALMART STORE MANAGER - 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..
-2- City Council Agenda
4/15/2025 5:30 PM

WATER DEPARTMENT

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

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE METROPOLITAN WATER

DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (MWD) RESIDENTIAL WATER CONSERVATION FUNDING AGREEMENT NO. 70030

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

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE METROPOLITAN WATER

DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (MWD) WATER CONSERVATION FUNDING AGREEMENT NO. 66642

REGULAR AGENDA

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL FROM VALLEY VISTA SERVICES, INC. FOR

CITYWIDE ILLEGAL DUMPING CLEAN-UP, REMOVAL, AND HAUL-AWAY SERVICES, TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A ONEYEAR SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH TWO (2) ONE-YEAR EXTENSION

OPTIONS FOR THREE HUNDRED SIXTY-SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY DOLLARS ($367,270.00) ANNUALLY AND TO ESTABLISH A

PURCHASE ORDER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED

TWENTY-TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE DOLLARS AND THIRTY-TWO CENTS ($122,423.32), FOR THE REMAINDER OF FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025

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

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUSPEND THE ISSUANCE OF

FIRWORKS PERMITS

NEW BUSINESS

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

ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL FROM YUNEX, LLC FOR CITYWIDE TRAFFIC

SIGNAL AND STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE

SERVICES, TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A THREE (3) YEAR SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH TWO (2) TWO-YEAR EXTENSION

OPTIONS FOR ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS
($1,200,000) ANNUALLY, AND TO ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER FOR AN AMOUNT OF THREE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS (350,000) FOR THE REMAINDER OF FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025

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

AGREEMENT WITH AND ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO THE CITY OF

VERNON CALIFORNIA FOR THE LEASE OF CENTRAL BASIN GROUNDWATER PUMPING RIGHTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2026, 2026-2027 AND 2027-2028 -3- City Council Agenda
4/15/2025 5:30 PM
($720,000.00)

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

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT

BETWEEN COMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO PROVIDE SPACE AT THE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT (700 NORTH BULLIS ROAD)

COUNCIL COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: 4/22/2025 5:30 PM
Visit our website at http://www.comptoncity.org
April 15, 2025
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE METROPOLITAN

WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (MWD) RESIDENTIAL WATER CONSERVATION FUNDING AGREEMENT NO. 70030

SUMMARY
Adoption of this resolution will authorize the City Manager to amend the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) residential water conservation funding agreement No. 70030 extending the term for an additional 10-years (i.e. July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2035).

BACKGROUND
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern CA (MWD) established water conservation programs to promote water-use efficiency in residential, industrial, and institutional sectors through incentives and technical support. The program is part of MWD’s broader efforts to manage water resources sustainability in a region that frequently faces drought conditions and water supply changes. This program aims to reduce water consumption by encouraging the adoption of water-saving practices among residential water users.

The program provides financial incentives for qualified water-efficient devices installed by member agencies customers for accomplished installations, compliant with MWD’s program.

MWD created a ten-year funding agreement in 2006 for member agencies, in which cities such as Cerritos, Downey, Lakewood, and Lynwood may offer water conservation incentives through the water conservation program which promotes cost reductions for local businesses and institutions.

STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE
On November 14, 2006, the Mayor and Council approved Resolution No. 22,152 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with MWD for residential water conservation funding. In 2015, the City amended the agreement to extend the term, which is set to expire on June 30, 2025.

2. Staff Report – Resolution MWD’s Amendment
Water Conservation Agreement No. 70030
April 15, 2025 Page 2
The City of Compton has actively participated in this program, and staff is requesting authorization to amend the contract to extend the term for an additional 10 years (i.e. July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2035).

Staff is recommending the amendment with Metropolitan Water District’s residential water conservation funding, which will enable sustainable water management practices, promote economic resilience among local residents, and contribute to regional water conservation goals.

ALTERNATIVES
Staff has evaluated potential alternatives to the proposed amendment; however, no other viable alternatives are currently available.

FISCAL IMPACT
The amendment is expected to be budget-neutral, with funding for program incentive continuing to be provided through MWD’s allocation. Administrative cost associated with implementing the change will be absorbed within existing departmental resources.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Mayor and Council approval of the proposed amendment and adoption of the resolution authorizing the amendment with Metropolitan Water District’s residential water conservation funding agreement No. 70030 for an additional 10-year term (i.e., July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2035).

JOSE GARFIAS

INTERIM GENERAL MANAGER

MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT
APPROVED FOR FORWARDING:

WILLIE A. HOPKINS

CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. ___________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE METROPOLITAN

WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (MWD) RESIDENTIAL WATER CONSERVATION FUNDING AGREEMENT NO. 70030
WHEREAS, the City of Compton is a member of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD); and
WHEREAS, Metropolitan Water District of Southern CA (MWD) established the water conservation program to promote water-use efficiency in residential, industrial, and institutional sectors through incentives and technical support; and WHEREAS, the program provides financial incentives for qualified water-efficient devices installed by member agencies customers for accomplished installations, compliant with MWD’s program; and
WHEREAS on November 14, 2006, the Mayor and Council approved Resolution No. 22,152 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with MWD for the water conservation funding program; and
WHEREAS, in 2015, the City amended the agreement to extend the term, which is set to expire on June 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City of Compton has actively participated in this program and staff is requesting authorization to amend the contract to extend the term for an additional 10 years (i.e. July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2035); and
WHEREAS, the amendment is expected to be budget-neutral, with funding for program incentive continuing to be provided through MWD’s allocation; and administrative cost associated with implementing the change will be absorbed within existing departmental resources; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends Mayor and Council approval of the proposed amendment and adopt this resolution authorizing the amendment with Metropolitan Water District’s water conservation funding agreement No. 70030 for an additional 10-year term (i.e. July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2035).

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 amend agreement No. 70030 with Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) water conservation funding agreement to extend the term for an additional 10-years (i.e. July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2035).

SECTION 2. The City Manager is authorized to amend the funding agreement if necessary during the 10-year term.

SECTION 3. That a certified copy of this resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Manager, City Attorney, City Controller, City Clerk, and Municipal Water Department.

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

ADOPTED this ______ day of _______________, 2025.

Resolution No. __________

_______________________________

EMMA SHARIF

MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
ATTEST:
___________________________________
SATRA D. ZURITA

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF COMPTON: ss
I, Satra D. Zurita, 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 ____________________, 2025.

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

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERSNOES: COUNCIL MEMBERSABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERSABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS- ___________________________________
SATRA D. ZURITA

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
1 THIRD AMENDMENT
FY 2025-2035
WATER CONSERVATION FUNDING AGREEMENT NO. 70030

BETWEEN

THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
AND

CITY OF COMPTON
This amendment to Agreement No. 70030, hereinafter referred to as Third Amendment, is between The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, a public agency of the State of California, organized and existing under The Metropolitan Water District Act of the State of California, hereinafter referred to as Metropolitan, and City of Compton, a member agency of Metropolitan, hereinafter referred to as City of Compton. Metropolitan and City of Compton may be collectively referred to as “Parties” and individually as “Party.” Recitals
A. There is now in effect between the Parties a Water Conservation Funding Agreement dated January 3, 2007, as amended by the First Amendment, and as amended by the Second Amendment, hereinafter referred to as Agreement.

B. The Parties desire to amend the Agreement with this Third Amendment to extend the term of the Agreement from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2035, subject to annual budget approval by Metropolitan’s Board of Directors.

C. The Parties also desire to update the project description, agreement administrators, and notice requirements.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained in the Agreement, including all previous amendments to the Agreement and this Third Amendment, the Parties agree as follows:

Terms of Agreement

1. The following sections in the Agreement are hereby amended and shall now read as follows:
a. “Section 1: Project Description
This Agreement encompasses multiple conservation programs which provide incentives to consumers and may subsidize City of Compton’s non-regional 2 programs. Addenda to this Agreement will be issued for changes involving Board approved items, grant funding, and changes to incentive programs including funding and incentive levels.”
b. “2.1 This Agreement will be effective on January 3, 2007, or upon execution of this Agreement by all Parties, whichever is later, and shall terminate on June 30, 2035 (Term). Continuance of this Agreement will be subject to annual budget approval by Metropolitan’s Board, in its sole discretion. This Agreement will immediately terminate if Metropolitan’s Board does not fund the Program.” c. “3.1 Mr. Marcelo Alvarez is appointed Agreement Administrator for Metropolitan for the purpose of administering this Agreement and making any decisions in connection therewith on behalf of Metropolitan. Mrs. Erika Arteaga is appointed Agreement Administrator for City of Compton for the purpose of administering this Agreement and making any decisions in connection therewith on behalf of City of Compton. The designated Agreement Administrators may be changed by providing written notice to the other Party as outlined in Section 4.” d. “4.1 Any communication required to administer this Agreement shall be in writing and will be deemed received upon personal delivery or 48 hours after deposit in any United States mail depository, first class postage prepaid, and addressed to the Party for whom intended, as follows:

If to Metropolitan: The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Post Office Box 54153
Los Angeles, CA 90054-0153
Attention: Mr. Marcelo Alvarez
If to Member Agency: City of Compton
Municipal Water Department
205 S. Willowbrook Avenue
Compton, CA 90220
ATTENTION: Mr. Jose Garfias, Interim General Manager
With Copy to: City of Compton
City Manager’s Office
205 S. Willowbrook Avenue
Compton, CA 90220
ATTENTION: Willie A. Hopkins, City Manager
3 Either Party may change such address by giving notice to the other Party as provided herein.”
e. “6.1 Incentives are generally limited by Board policy to $195 per acre-foot of water saved, up to the full cost of the device. If at any time during this Agreement Metropolitan determines that the cost of any particular device falls below the incentive level, Metropolitan shall adjust the incentive accordingly per Board policy.

Metropolitan Board approval is required for any specified incentives at a rate higher than $195 per acre-foot of water saved.”
f. “6.4 If Metropolitan secures additional funding from outside sources for one or more items, an addendum will be issued from Metropolitan. Metropolitan will notify City of Compton of outside funding status and should outside funding run out, Metropolitan’s funding commitment will revert to the current Board approved amount. Metropolitan may issue allocations or deploy other administrative actions to ensure that grant limits are not overspent. The funding amounts listed on Exhibit A are subject to being modified from time to time via addenda. City of Compton shall be responsible for all costs in excess of those listed on Exhibit A of the Addenda.” g. “8.1 City of Compton shall provide Metropolitan invoices for all items installed, distributed, vouchered and/or rebated by City of Compton or its agent as required and outlined in the applicable addendum.”
h. “9.2 Metropolitan and City of Compton agree to provide access to their and their authorized representatives’ books, documents, papers, computer files and records that are directly pertinent to this Agreement for the purpose of making Program evaluation, audit, examination, excerpts, and transcriptions. Metropolitan and City of Compton will retain all required records for applications or work performed by the City of Compton for a period beginning on the date the incentive is first awarded for a given application and respective project and ending seven years later.”

2. The following Sections in the Agreement are hereby deleted in their entirety: 5.7, 6.2,

7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, and 10.6.

3. The word “addendums” is hereby replaced by the word “addenda” throughout the entire Agreement.

4. This Third Amendment modifies the Agreement only as expressly set forth above. This Third Amendment does not further modify, alter, or amend the Agreement in any other way whatsoever. All other Agreement terms and conditions not expressly set forth above remain unchanged.
4 5. The Parties hereto irrevocably stipulate and agree that they have each received adequate and independent consideration for the performance of the obligations they have undertaken pursuant to this Third Amendment.

6. The persons executing this Third Amendment on behalf of the Parties here warrant that (i) such Party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are duly authorized to execute and deliver this Third Amendment on behalf of said Party, (iii) by so executing this Third Amendment such Party is formally bound to the provisions of this Third Amendment, and (iv) the entering into this Third Amendment does not violate any provision of any other Agreement to which said Party is bound.
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5 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Third Amendment on the date and year last written below (Effective Date).

CITY OF COMPTON THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT

OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Deven N. Upadhyay
General Manager
By By
Jose Garfias Deven N. Upadhyay
Interim Water Department Manager General Manager
Date Date
By
Willie A. Hopkins
City Manager
Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Marcia L. Scully
General Counsel
By By
Alondra Espinosa
Legal Division Deputy General Counsel
Date Date
6 ATTEST:

Satra D. Zurita
City Clerk
Date:

April 15, 2025
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE METROPOLITAN

WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (MWD) WATER
CONSERVATION FUNDING AGREEMENT NO. 66642

SUMMARY
Adoption of this resolution will authorize the City Manager to amend the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) Commercial/Industrial/Institutional (CII) water conservation funding agreement No. 66642, extending the term for an additional 10 years (i.e. July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2035).

BACKGROUND
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern CA (MWD) established the Commercial/Industrial/Institutional (CII) program to promote water-use efficiency in commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors through incentives and technical support.

The program is part of MWD’s broader efforts to manage water resources sustainability in a region that frequently faces drought conditions and water supply changes. This program aims to reduce water consumption by encouraging the adoption of water-saving practices among large water users. The program provides financial incentives for qualified water-efficient devices installed by member agencies' customers for accomplished installations, compliant with MWD’s program.

MWD created a ten-year funding agreement in 2006 for member agencies, in which cities such as Cerritos, Downey, Lakewood, and Lynwood may offer water conservation incentives through the CII program, which promotes cost reductions for local businesses and institutions.

STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE
On September 19, 2006, the Mayor and Council approved Resolution No. 22,091 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with MWD for the CII water

3. Staff Report – Resolution MWD Amendment
CII Water Conservation Agreement No. 66642
April 15, 2025 Page 2
conservation funding. In 2015, the City amended the agreement to extend the term, which is set to expire on June 30, 2025.

The City of Compton has actively participated in this program, and staff is requesting authorization to amend the contract to extend the term for an additional 10 years (i.e. July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2035).

Staff is recommending the amendment with Metropolitan Water District’s CII water conservation funding, which will enable sustainable water management practices, promote economic resilience among local businesses, and contribute to regional water conservation goals.

ALTERNATIVES
Staff has evaluated potential alternatives to the proposed amendment; however, no other viable alternatives are currently available.

FISCAL IMPACT
The amendment is expected to be budget-neutral, with funding for program incentive continuing to be provided through MWD’s allocation. Administrative cost associated with implementing the change will be absorbed within existing departmental resources.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Mayor and Council approval of the proposed amendment and adoption of this resolution authorizing the amendment with Metropolitan Water District’s CII water conservation funding agreement for an additional 10-year term (i.e. July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2035).

JOSE GARFIAS

INTERIM GENERAL MANAGER

MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT
APPROVED FOR FORWARDING:

WILLIE A. HOPKINS

CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. ___________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND AGREEMENT NO. 66642

WITH METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (MWD) COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTIONAL (CII) WATER

CONSERVATION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Compton is a member of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD); and
WHEREAS, Metropolitan Water District of Southern CA (MWD) established the Commercial/Industrial/Institutional (CII) program to promote water-use efficiency in commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors through incentives and technical support; and
WHEREAS, the program provides financial incentives for qualified water-efficient devices installed by member agencies' customers for accomplished installations, compliant with MWD’s program; and
WHEREAS on September 19, 2006, the Mayor and Council approved Resolution No. 22,091 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with MWD for the CII Water Conservation item funding; and
WHEREAS, in 2015, the City amended the agreement to extend the term, which is set to expire on June 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City of Compton has actively participated in this program and staff is requesting authorization to amend the contract to extend the term for an additional 10 years (i.e. July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2035).; and
WHEREAS, the amendment is expected to be budget-neutral, with funding for program incentive continuing to be provided through MWD’s allocation; and administrative cost associated with implementing the change will be absorbed within existing departmental resources; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends Mayor and Council approval of the proposed amendment and adopt this resolution authorizing the amendment with Metropolitan Water District’s CII Water Conservation item funding for an additional 10-year term (i.e. July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2035.

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 amend agreement No. 66642 with Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) Commercial/Industrial/Institutional water conservation item funding agreement to extend the term for an additional 10 years (i.e., July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2035).

SECTION 2. The City Manager is authorized to amend the funding agreement if necessary during the 10-year term.

SECTION 3. That a certified copy of this resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Manager, City Attorney, City Controller, City Clerk, and Municipal Water Department.

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

ADOPTED this ______ day of _______________, 2025.

Resolution No. __________

_______________________________

EMMA SHARIF

MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
ATTEST:
___________________________________
SATRA D. ZURITA

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF COMPTON: ss
I, Satra D. Zurita, 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 ____________________, 2025.

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

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERSNOES: COUNCIL MEMBERSABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERSABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS- ___________________________________
SATRA D. ZURITA

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
1 FOURTH AMENDMENT
FY 2025-2035

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/INSTITUTIONAL
WATER CONSERVATION FUNDING AGREEMENT NO. 66642

BETWEEN

THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
AND

CITY OF COMPTON
This amendment to Agreement No. 66642, hereinafter referred to as Fourth Amendment, is between The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, a public agency of the State of California, organized and existing under The Metropolitan Water District Act of the State of California, hereinafter referred to as Metropolitan, and the City of Compton, a member agency of Metropolitan, hereinafter referred to as Member Agency. Metropolitan and Member Agency may be collectively referred to as “Parties” and individually as “Party.” Recitals
A. There is now in effect between the Parties a Water Conservation Funding Agreement dated October 30, 2006, as amended by the First Amendment, and as amended by the Second Amendment, and as amended by the Third Amendment, hereinafter referred to as Agreement.

B. The Parties desire to amend the Agreement with this Fourth Amendment to extend the term of the Agreement from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2035, subject to annual budget approval by Metropolitan’s Board of Directors.

C. The Parties also desire to update the agreement administrators and notice requirements and clarify the inclusion of all incentive programs.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained in the Agreement, including all previous amendments to the Agreement and this Fourth Amendment, the Parties agree as follows:

Terms of Agreement

1. The following Sections in the Agreement are hereby amended and shall now read as follows:
2 a. “1.1 This Agreement will be effective on October 30, 2006, and shall terminate on June 30, 2035 (Term). Continuance of this Agreement will be subject to annual budget approval by Metropolitan’s Board, in its sole discretion. This Agreement will immediately terminate if Metropolitan’s Board does not fund the Program.” b. “2.1 Mr. Marcelo Alvarez is appointed Agreement Administrator for Metropolitan for the purpose of administering this Agreement and making any decisions in connection therewith on behalf of Metropolitan. Concerns regarding the Program should be addressed to Mr. Alvarez.”
c. “2.2 Mrs. Erika Arteaga, is appointed Agreement Administrator for Member Agency for the purpose of administering this Agreement and making any decisions in connection therewith on behalf of Member Agency.”
d. “6.1 Member Agency elects to participate in Metropolitan’s Program to provide financial incentives for water-efficient devices and other incentive programs within its service area. This Agreement and/or successive Agreement Addendums identify the specific incentive amounts that are in effect in the individual Member Agency’s service territory.”
e. “Section 8: Notice

8.1 Any communication required to administer this Agreement shall be in writing and will be deemed received upon personal delivery or 48 hours after deposit in any United States mail depository, first class postage prepaid, and addressed to the Party for whom intended, as follows:

If to Metropolitan: The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Post Office Box 54153
Los Angeles, CA 90054-0153
Attention: Mr. Marcelo Alvarez
If to Member Agency: City of Compton
Municipal Water Department
205 S. Willowbrook Avenue
Compton, CA 90220
ATTENTION: Mr. Jose Garfias, Interim General Manager
With Copy to: City of Compton
City Manager’s Office
205 S. Willowbrook Avenue
Compton, CA 90220
3 ATTENTION: Willie A. Hopkins, City Manager
Either Party may change such address or Agreement Administrators by giving notice to the other Party as provided herein.”
f. “Section 10: Evaluation, Audit, and Record Retention

10.1 Metropolitan and Member Agency agree to provide access to their and their authorized representatives’ books, documents, papers, computer files and records that are directly pertinent to this Agreement for the purpose of making Program evaluation, audit, examination, excerpts, and transcriptions. Metropolitan and Member Agency will retain all required records for applications or work performed by the Member Agency for a period beginning on the date the incentive is first awarded for a given application and respective project and ending seven years later.”

2. The following Sections are hereby added to the Agreement:
a. “1.4 This Agreement encompasses multiple conservation programs which provide incentives to consumers and may subsidize Member Agency’s non-regional programs. Addenda to this Agreement will be issued for changes involving Board approved items, grant funding, and changes to incentive programs including funding and incentive levels.”
b. “5.6 Incentives are generally limited by Board policy to $195 per acre-foot of water saved, up to the full cost of the device. If at any time during this Agreement Metropolitan determines that the cost of any particular device falls below the incentive level, Metropolitan shall adjust the incentive accordingly per Board policy.

Metropolitan Board approval is required for any specified incentives at a rate higher than $195 per acre-foot of water saved.”
c. “5.7 Member Agency shall provide Metropolitan invoices for all items installed, distributed, vouchered and/or rebated by Member Agency or its agent as required and outlined in the applicable addendum.”
d. “5.8 “If Metropolitan secures additional funding from outside sources for one or more items, an addendum will be issued from Metropolitan. Metropolitan will notify Member Agency of outside funding status and should outside funding run out, Metropolitan’s funding commitment will revert to the current Board approved amount. Metropolitan may issue allocations or deploy other administrative actions to ensure that grant limits are not overspent. The funding amounts listed on Exhibit A 4 are subject to being modified from time to time via addenda. Member Agency shall be responsible for all costs in excess of those listed on Exhibit A of the Addenda.”

3. The following Sections in the Agreement are hereby deleted in their entirety: 4.1, 7.1,

7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, and 7.7.

4. This Fourth Amendment modifies the Agreement only as expressly set forth above. This Fourth Amendment does not modify, alter, or amend the Agreement in any other way whatsoever. All other Agreement terms and conditions not expressly set forth above remain unchanged.

5. The Parties hereto irrevocably stipulate and agree that they have each received adequate and independent consideration for the performance of the obligations they have undertaken pursuant to this Fourth Amendment.

6. The persons executing this Fourth Amendment on behalf of the Parties here warrant that (i) such Party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are duly authorized to execute and deliver this Fourth Amendment on behalf of said Party, (iii) by so executing this Fourth Amendment such Party is formally bound to the provisions of this Fourth Amendment, and (iv) the entering into this Fourth Amendment does not violate any provision of any other Agreement to which said Party is bound.
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5 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Fourth Amendment on the date and year last written below (Effective Date).

CITY OF COMPTON THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT

OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Deven N. Upadhyay
General Manager
By By
Jose Garfias Deven N. Upadhyay
Interim Water Department Manager General Manager
Date Date
By
Willie A. Hopkins
City Manager
Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Marcia L. Scully
General Counsel
By By
Legal Division Alondra Espinosa
Deputy General Counsel
Date Date
6 ATTEST:
_______________________________
Satra D. Zurita
City Clerk
Date: _________________
March 18, 2025
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: PUBLIC WORKS STREET MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL FROM VALLEY VISTA SERVICES, INC.

FOR CITYWIDE ILLEGAL DUMPING CLEAN-UP, REMOVAL, AND

HAUL-AWAY SERVICES, TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO A ONE-YEAR SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH TWO (2)
ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OPTIONS FOR THREE HUNDRED SIXTYSEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY DOLLARS ($367,270.00) ANNUALLY AND TO ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER

IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO

THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE DOLLARS AND
THIRTY-TWO CENTS ($122,423.32)

SUMMARY
A resolution of the City Council of the City of Compton accepting the proposal from Valley Vista Services, Inc. for citywide illegal dumping clean-up, removal, and haul away services. The resolution authorizes the City Manager to enter into a one-year service agreement with two (2) one-year extension options for Three Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Dollars ($367,270.00) annually. Additionally, the resolution establishes a purchase order with Valley Vista Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Three Dollars and Thirty-Two Cents ($122,423.32) to cover services rendered through the end of this fiscal year.
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BACKGROUND
Illegal dumping is a significant issue with far-reaching social, health, environmental and economic consequences. Like many other communities, the City of Compton faces the considerable burden caused by illegal dumping. Common sites for such activity include vacant lots, alleyways, parkways and unlocked dumpsters. Frequently dumped items include appliances, tires, household waste, furniture, electronics, hazardous waste construction materials. These illegal dump sites often attract further dumping, compounding the problem.

To tackle the issue, the City of Compton has implemented several initiatives:

1. Engaging a private contractor to handle illegal dumping clean-up.

2. Assigning dedicated City crews to assist with clean-up efforts.

3. Promoting rapid reporting through the City App.

4. Staff Report – Citywide Illegal Dumping, Clean-up, Removal and Haul Away March 18, 2025, Page 2
These efforts aim to address the problem effectively and reduce its impact on the community.

STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE
The Public Works Street Maintenance Department (Department) is responsible for managing illegally dumped waste. To address this issue, the Department advertised a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Citywide Illegal Dumping Clean-up, Removal, and Haul Away services on October 30, 2024, through the Bulletin newspaper, Planet Bids and on the City’s website.

As a result of the Request for Proposal, six (6) illegal dumping contractors submitted their proposals by the stipulated deadline of November 25, 2024.

Illegal Dumping Contractor Submitters

1. Eagle Eye Demolition, Inc.

2. California Recycle Team

3. Valley Vista Services, Inc.

4. Screamin Eagle Services

5. D & B Property Maintenance

6. Servpro Global DRT
All six (6) illegal dumping contractors:
 Submitted their proposals on time
 Submitted their bid price sheets
 Met some or all of the minimum requirements for illegal dumping services Schedule of Compensation:

Eagle Eye Demolition, Inc. $200,000 / annually
California Recycle Team $219,600 / annually
Valley Vista Services, Inc. $367,270 / annually
Screamin Eagle Services $450,000 / annually
D & B Property Maintenance Annual cost not specified
Servpro Global DRT Annual cost not specified
In accordance with the RFP, contractors are required to provide illegal dumping abatement services at, but not limited to, the following sites:

Alleys in all Districts
Alameda Corridors and Gazebos
Staff Report – Citywide Illegal Dumping, Clean-up, Removal and Haul Away March 18, 2025, Page 3
Alondra Parkways
Atlantic Drive
Bullis Road Parkways
Central Avenue Medians
Compton Boulevard Parkways
El Segundo Boulevard Medians/Parkways
Greenleaf Boulevard Parkways
Long Beach Boulevard and Medians
Parmalee Parkways
Rosecrans Avenue Medians/Parkways
Sam Littleton Parkways
Santa Fe Avenue and Medians
Walnut Street and Medians
Industrial Areas
Willowbrook Avenue
Wilmington Parkways and Asphalt Medians
The award of illegal dumping clean-up is not awarded to the lowest bidder but to the lowest most responsive bidder that meets the needs of the City. Accordingly, the RFP Review Panel selected Valley Vista Services, Inc. as the most responsive bidder. Valley Vista Services, Inc. demonstrated through the review process, the ability to manage the City of Compton’s Illegal Dumping Clean-up, Removal, and Haul Away services.

Valley Vista Services, Inc. will also provide the following contract enhancements:

1. A toll-free 800 line for customer service.

2. Monthly reporting of illegal dumping activities.

3. A dedicated email address monitored by the Project Manager, Area Supervisor and Customer Service Department.

4. Computerized tracking system for service requests.

5. On demand emergency services.

6. Any future employees and/or drivers hired to replace current staff will first be offered to qualified candidates residing in the City of Compton.

7. Assist with and participate in the City of Compton’s Dump Day and community events. If roll-offs and disposal are requested within the participation of these events, it may be a billable service.

Valley Vista Services, Inc. has been delivering high-quality solid waste and recycling collection services to the greater Los Angeles area since 1957. The company is dedicated to enhancing quality of life through proper and efficient waste management while building strong relationships through exceptional service, community involvement and innovative waste disposal and recycling programs.

Staff Report – Citywide Illegal Dumping, Clean-up, Removal and Haul Away March 18, 2025, Page 4

FISCAL IMPACT
The Department has allocated funds in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget totaling One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Three Dollars and Thirty-Two Cents ($122,423.32) in Account No. 1004-720-000-4266. These funds will cover services rendered through the end of this fiscal year. Additionally, funds will be allocated in future fiscal year budgets to continue these services.

ALTERNATIVE
No other alternative is being proposed.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council accepts the bid submitted by Valley Vista Services, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to enter into a one-year service agreement with two (2) one-year options for extension for Three Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Dollars ($367,270.00) annually and to establish a purchase order with Valley Vista Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Three Dollars and Thirty-Two Cents ($122,423.32).

DAMION TIMMONS

STREET SUPERINTENDENT
APPROVED FOR FORWARDING:

WILLIE A HOPKINS, JR.

CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO.____________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL FROM VALLEY VISTA SERVICES, INC. FOR

CITYWIDE ILLEGAL DUMPING CLEAN-UP, REMOVAL, AND HAUL-AWAY SERVICES, TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A ONEYEAR SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH TWO (2) ONE-YEAR EXTENSION

OPTIONS FOR THREE HUNDRED SIXTY-SEVEN THOUSAND TWO
HUNDRED SEVENTY DOLLARS ($367,270.00) ANNUALLY AND TO

ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE

HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE
DOLLARS AND THIRTY-TWO CENTS ($122,423.32), FOR THE REMAINDER OF FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
WHEREAS, illegal dumping is a significant issue with far-reaching social, health, environmental, and economic consequences; and
WHEREAS, like other communities, the City of Compton faces the considerable burden caused by illegal dumping; and
WHEREAS, the most common sites for illegal dumping include vacant lots, alleyways, parkways, and unlocked dumpsters; and
WHEREAS, to tackle the issue, the City of Compton has implemented several initiatives; (1) Engaging a private contractor to handle illegal dumping clean-up, (2) Assigning dedicated City crews to assist with clean-up efforts, and (3) Promoting rapid reporting through the City App; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Street Maintenance Department advertised a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Citywide Illegal Dumping Clean-up, Removal, and Haul- Away services on October 30, 2024, through the Bulletin newspaper, Planet Bids and on the City’s website; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the Request for Proposal, six (6) illegal dumping contractors submitted their proposals by the stipulated deadline of November 25, 2024:

Illegal Dumping Contractor Submitters

1. Eagle Eye Demolition, Inc. $200,000 / annually

2. California Recycle Team $219,600 / annually

3. Valley Vista Services, Inc. $367,270 / annually

4. Screamin Eagle Services $450,000 / annually

5. D & B Property Maintenance Annual cost not specified

6. Servpro Global DRT Annual cost not specified

WHEREAS, the RFP (Citywide Illegal Dumping Clean-up, Removal, and HaulAway Services) Review Panel, selected Valley Vista Services, Inc. as the lowest, most responsive bidder in response to the RFP, the company demonstrates the ability to manage the City of Compton Illegal Dumping Clean-up, Removal, and Haul-Away services; and
WHEREAS, the award of illegal dumping clean-up is not awarded to the lowest bidder but to the lowest, most responsive bidder that meets the needs of the City; and WHEREAS, staff recommends the City Council accepts the bid submitted by Valley Vista Services, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to enter into a one-year service agreement with two (2) one-year options for extension and to establish a purchase order for citywide illegal dumping clean-up, removal, and haul away services; and WHEREAS, funds for this expenditure are available in the Department’s Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget in Account No.1004-720-000-4266.

Resolution No.__________

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

Section 1. That the proposal from Valley Vista Services, Inc. is hereby accepted and all other proposals are rejected.

Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a one-year service contract (i.e. March 1, 2025 – February 28, 2026) with two (2) one-year extension options for Valley Vista Services, Inc. for the management of the Citywide Illegal Dumping, Removal, and Haul-Away Services.

Section 3. That a purchase order is authorized to be established for Valley Vista Services, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Three Dollars and Thirty-Two Cents ($122,423.32).

Section 4. That funds for this expenditure are available in the Department’s Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget in Account No. 1004-720-000-4266. Additionally, funds will be allocated in future fiscal year budgets for these services.

Section 5. That a copy of this Resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Clerk, City Attorney, City Manager, City Controller and the Public Works Street Maintenance Department.

Section 6. That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.

ADOPTED this ______ day of _____________, 2025.
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EMMA SHARIF

MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
ATTEST:
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SATRA D. ZURITA

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) ss

CITY OF COMPTON )
I, Satra D. Zurita, City Clerk of the City of Compton, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Compton, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk at a regular meeting thereof held on this _____ day of ____________, 2025.

Resolution No.__________

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

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERSNOES: COUNCILMEMBERSABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERSABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS- ___________ ___________________
SATRA D. ZURITA

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

ABATEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT

BETWEEN
VALLEY VISTA SERVICES, INC.

AND

CITY OF COMPTON
This AGREEMENT is made 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 VALLEY VISTA SERVICES, INC. (hereinafter referred to as “CONTRACTOR”) located at 17445 E Railroad Street, City of Industry, CA 91748.

AGREEMENT:

That the CITY and CONTRACTOR, for the consideration, terms and conditions herein described, mutually agree as follows:

1. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY CONTRACTOR:

CONTRACTOR shall perform, in a professional manner, everything required to be performed, shall provide and furnish all the labor, materials, necessary tools, expendable equipment and all utility and transportation services for providing Citywide Illegal Dumping Clean-Up, Removal and Haul-Away Services. More specifically, Contractor shall provide and perform the following services at/on all City owned alleyways and rights-of-way within the City and other locations as requested by the City:
 For special or additional services - Respond to the designated work site within one (1) business day from request for services and approval of the cost proposal by the City of Compton
 Respond to emergency calls within four (4) hours of contact  Trash and debris removal services including tipping services  Alley Clean-up in all Districts
 Weed Abatement
 Roadside Clean-up
 Right-of-way Clean-up services
 Furniture and other bulk item removal
 Provide before and after digital photographs, within indication of date(s) taken and location of area(s) where services are performed
 Completion of requested and approved services within the time specified by the City of Compton, be available to provide and perform requested services seven (7) days a week, including during and after business hours, weekends, and holidays, as needed  Should abatement services performed by the Contractor require any lane closures or traffic control requirements, the Contractor shall coordinate directly with the City’s Public Works Street Maintenance Department before performing the affected services.

Abatement services requiring traffic control shall occur only during off-peak traffic times.

The Contractor is also required to provide the following enhancements:

1. A toll-free 800 line for customer service.

2. Provide monthly reporting of illegal dumping activities.

3. A dedicated email address monitored by the Project Manager, Area Supervisor and Customer Service Department.

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2 4. Computerized tracking system for service requests.

5. On demand emergency services.

6. Any future employees and/or drivers hired to replace current staff will first be offered to qualified candidates residing in The City of Compton.

7. Assist with and participate in the City of Compton’s Dump Day and community events. If roll-offs and disposal are requested within the participation of these events, it may be a billable service.

ILLEGAL DUMPING HOTSPOTS BY DISTRICT
Including but not limited to:

District 1 (addressed the 1st Week of the month)

1. North of Culver & Rosecrans

2. 1st alley West of Wilmington (between 137th to 132nd) District 2 (addressed the 2nd Week of the month)

1. Alley East of Alameda (btwn Banning and El Segundo - Homeless Encampment)

2. Alley North of Compton Blvd (btwn Harris and Locust)

3. Saunders Alley South of Rosecrans & Bradfield

4. 1st Alley east Bullis North of Orchard

5. Alley east of Locust (btwn Orchard and McMillan)

6. 1st Alley West of San Vicente & Gibson (North)

7. 1st Alley West of San Vicente & Gibson (South)

8. E. Lindsley & Gibson Ave

9. 1st Alley East of Oaks & Santa Fe (btwn Pine and Oaks) District 3 (addressed the 3rd Week of the month)

1. Alley East of Acacia (btwn Cypress and Myrrh)

2. Alley South of Alondra (between Aprilia and CVC Alley)

3. Alley Behind CVS at Alondra and Central
District 4 (addressed the 4th Week of the month)

1. Reeve St. & Alameda

2. Washington & Greenleaf

3. Alley East of Long Beach (Between Caldwell and Greenleaf (Cuzco Alley)

4. Alley North of Pannes and Alondra

5. Alley South of Pannes and Alondra

6. 1st Alley South of Compton (btwn Rose and Alameda)
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3 7. Alley North of Palmer (btwn Santa Fe and Poinsettia)

8. Alley South of Palmer (btwn Santa Fe and Poinsettia) Parkways

1. Under Rosecrans Bridge East of Alameda

2. Euclid between Alameda and Santa Fe

3. Banning between Alameda and Santa Fe

4. Eastside of Mona between Mealy and Winona

5. Private Property- Vacant Lot at Northwest corner of Willowbrook and Rosecrans

6. Under Rosecrans Bridge West of Alameda

7. Southeast corner of Indigo and Tamarind

8. Private Property – Vacant Lot at Compton and Barron

9. Cedar and Kemp

10. Eastside of Grandee between El Segundo and Stockwell

11. Northside of El Segundo between Compton and Wilmington

12. Slater between El Segundo and 127th Street

13. Northside of Greenleaf between Central and Wilmington

14. Atlantic between Caldwell and Atlantic Drive

15. Washington Caldwell Alley

16. Parmelee behind Centennial High School
Alleys

1. East of Alameda between Banning and El Segundo (Encampment)

2. Dixon and Alameda

3. East of Acacia between Cypress and Myrrh

4. Reeve and Alameda

5. 1
st alley West of Wilmington between 137th Street and 132nd Street

6. North of Alondra between Aprilia and Keene

7. South of Alondra between Aprilia and CVC alley

8. Behind CVS at Alondra and Central

9. North of Culver and Rosecrans

10. Washington and Greenleaf

11. East of Long Beach between Caldwell and Greenleaf (Cuzco Alley)

12. North of Pannes and Alondra

13. South of Pannes and Alondra

14. North of Compton between Harris and Locust

15. Saunders Alley South of Rosecrans and Bradfield

16. 1
st alley East of Bullis North of Orchard

17. East of Locust between Orchard and McMillan

18. 1
st alley West of San Vicente and Gibson (North)

19. 1
st alley West of San Vicente and Gibson (South)

20. East Lindsey and Gibson
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4 21. 1
st alley South of Compton between Rose and Alameda

22. North of Palmer between Santa Fe and Poinsettia

23. South of Palmer between Santa Fe and Poinsettia

24. 1
st alley East of Oaks and Santa Fe (between Pine and Oaks)

2. COMPENSATION:

The method of payment for the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be based on a fee-for-service basis, billable at the unit price rates specified within the CONTRACTOR’s Proposal. It is understood and agreed between the parties that the maximum compensation payable for the services to be provided by the CONTRACTOR during a twelve (12) month period for each year of this Agreement shall not exceed Three Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Dollars ($367,270.00).

The total sum paid to the CONTRACTOR will include compensation for all work, including travel, materials, supplies, vendor services, expenses, and subcontracted work. No additional compensation will be paid to the CONTRACTOR unless there is a change in the scope of the services or the scope of the project. In the instance of a change in the scope of services or scope of the project, adjustment to the compensation may be negotiated between the CONTRACTOR and the CITY. Adjustment in the compensation will not be effective until authorized and approved by contract amendment.

Progress payments may be made in arrears based on the percentage of work and deliverables completed by the CONTRACTOR. If CONTRACTOR fails to perform the required services according to schedule or other provisions of this Agreement, the CITY shall have the right to delay payment and/or terminate this Agreement in accordance with the provisions noted herein.

CONTRACTOR shall be reimbursed within thirty (30) days, or as promptly as fiscal procedures may permit, upon receipt by the CITY of itemized and detailed invoices for services completed. Invoices shall be submitted no later than 45 calendar days after the performance of work for which the CONTRACTOR is billing. Invoices shall be delivered or mailed to the Street Superintendent, Public Works Street Maintenance Department at the following address: City of Compton, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California 90220.

The CONTRACTOR is required to comply with all federal, state and local laws and ordinances applicable to the work.

In the event of termination, the CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to compensation for the undisputed reasonable value of services performed to the effective date of termination; provided, however, that the CITY may condition payment of such compensation upon the CONTRACTOR’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.

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5 3. SAFETY:

3.1 Contractor shall have overall responsibility for safety precautions and programs in the performance of the services.

3.2 Contractor shall seek to avoid injury, loss or damage to persons or property by taking reasonable steps to protect:
. a Employees and all other persons at the location where services are rendered (“Site”);
. b Materials and equipment stored on the Site or off the Site at locations for use in the performance of the work; and
.c The assigned project Site and all property located at the Site, whether or not said property or structures are part of the project or involved in the work.

3.3 Contractor shall designate an individual at the Site of the assigned project in the absence of the Contractor who shall act as the Contractor’s designated safety representative with a duty to prevent accidents.

3.4 Losses not insured under property insurance which may arise from the performance of the work to the extent of the negligence attributed to such acts or omissions of the Contractor or anyone for whose acts the Contractor may be liable, shall be promptly remedied by the Contractor at the Contractor’s cost and without reimbursement by the City as a cost of work, or in any other manner.

3.5 If the City deems any part of the work or Site unsafe, the City may require the Contractor, without assuming responsibility for the Contractor’s safety program, to immediately stop the performance of the work or take corrective measures. Neither the City’s order nor the Contractor’s action in response thereto shall be the basis for adjustment in the contract price or contract time.

3.6 Contractor shall immediately notify the City of any illegal dumping of hazardous materials and other emergency public safety issues observed at the Sites where services are performed.

4. TERM OF AGREEMENT:

The term of this Agreement shall be for a period of one year, beginning March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026, with the option of two (2) one-year extensions, unless terminated earlier as provided herein.

5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS:

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6 CONTRACTOR, its officers, employees, subcontractors, agents, and volunteers (collectively hereinafter the “Contractor”), is a wholly independent Contractor and not an officer, employee, subcontractor, or agent of the CITY. Neither the CITY nor any of its officers, employees, agents, or volunteers shall have any control over the conduct of the CONTRACTOR, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement. CONTRACTOR expressly warrants that while engaged in carrying out and complying with any terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not at any time or in any manner, represent that CONTRACTOR is in any manner officers, employees, agents or volunteers of the CITY. CONTRACTOR shall obtain no rights to retirement, health care or any other benefit that accrue to CITY officials, officers, or employees. CONTRACTOR expressly waives any claim to such rights.

6. SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNMENT AND DELEGATION:

CITY and the CONTRACTOR each binds themselves, their partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives to the other party hereto and to partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives of such other party in respect to all covenants, agreements and obligations contained in the Contract Documents. Neither party to the Agreement shall assign the Contract or sublet it in whole or part without the written consent of the other, nor shall the CONTRACTOR assign any monies due or to become due to it hereunder, without the previous written consent of the CITY. Any attempted assignment of this Contract without the written consent of both parties is void.

7. NONDISCRIMINATORY EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES:

During the performance of this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR 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. CONTRACTOR will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated fairly 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. 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 CONTRACTOR agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees, applicants, and subcontractors for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.

In the event of the Contractor’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. INDEMNIFICATION:

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7 CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and save harmless the CITY, its officials, officers, employees, agents and 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 defend, indemnify and save the CITY from any and all liability and expense including 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 in any way resulting from or arising out of the negligent or intentional acts or omissions for CONTRACTOR, its officers, employees, subcontractors or agents on account of the performance or character of this work.

This indemnification and hold harmless obligation do not extend to claims arising out of the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the CITY.

9. INSURANCE:

A. CONTRACTOR, by executing this Agreement, hereby certifies:
(1) “I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which requires every employer to be insured against liability for Worker’s Compensation or to undertake selfinsurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this Contract.” (2) CONTRACTOR further agrees to require all subcontractors to carry Worker’s Compensation Insurance as required by the Labor Code of the State of California.

B. Without limiting CONTRACTOR’s indemnification of the CITY, CONTRACTOR shall provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement the following program(s) of insurance covering its operations hereunder. Evidence of such insurance, which shall be provided by insurer(s) satisfactory to the CITY’s Risk Manager, shall be delivered to the CITY. Such evidence shall 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, including at least ten (10) day notice of any non-payment of premium(s). Failure on the part of the Contractor 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 and shall not call on the City’s program for contributions. Program(s) of insurance shall include:

1. General Liability. CONTRACTOR shall provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement a policy of Commercial General Liability Insurance, inclusive of personal injury liability and broad form property damage coverage, in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. The coverage shall be written on an occurrence basis. Claims made coverage is not acceptable.

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8 2. Workers’ Compensation Insurance. CONTRACTOR shall provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement a program of Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Employer’s Liability Insurance in an amount and form to meet all applicable requirements of the State Labor Code and which specifically covers all persons providing services by or on behalf of the CONTRACTOR and all risks to such persons under the Agreement.

3. Automotive Liability. A program of insurance with a limit of liability of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) for each accident. Such insurance shall include coverage for all “owned”, “hired” and “non-owned” vehicles, or coverage for “any auto”.

4. Insurance Endorsements. The liability insurance policy(ies) shall be endorsed with the following language:
. a The City of Compton and its respective elected and appointed officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are to be named and covered as “additional insureds” with respect to liability arising out of the activities of the CONTRACTOR. . b The insurer waives all rights of subrogation against the CITY. .c Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the CITY.
. d Identity of the insured(s).

Insurance coverage specified herein constitutes the minimum requirements and said requirements shall in no way lessen or limit the liability of the CONTRACTOR under the terms of the Agreement. The CONTRACTOR is advised that the CITY does not carry Contractor’s Risk insurance, and the Contractor shall obtain its own coverage. CONTRACTOR shall procure and maintain, at its own costs and expense, any additional kinds and amounts of insurance that, in its own judgment, may be necessary for the proper protection of the work. CONTRACTOR shall ensure any and all contracts with its Trade Contractors performing services under this Agreement meet the insurance requirements of this Agreement.

10. PERMITS AND LICENSES:

CONTRACTOR, 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 CONTRACTOR.

Upon execution of this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall show evidence of a business license permit in conformance with Section 9-1.2 of the Compton Municipal Code.

11. WARRANTIES:

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9 CONTRACTOR warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or persons, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the CONTRACTOR, to solicit or secure this Agreement and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person other than a bona fide employee working solely for the CONTRACTOR, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or contingent fee. For breach or violation of this warranty, the CITY has the right to annul this Agreement without liability; pay only for the value of the work actually performed, or in its discretion to deduct from the contract price or consideration, or otherwise recover the full amount of such commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee.

12. FEDERAL AND STATE WITHHOLDING TAXES:

CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for paying when due all federal and state income withholding taxes for all earnings under this Agreement. CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify CITY for any claims, costs, losses, fees, penalties, interest, or damages suffered by CITY resulting from CONTRACTOR’s failure to comply with this provision.

13. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW:

All services rendered hereunder shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of relevant local, State and Federal laws, including compliance with the Air Quality Management District (AQMD) standards and orders.

14. WAIVERS:

A waiver by either party to this Agreement of any breach of any terms, covenants, or condition contained herein shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant, or condition contained herein, whether of the same or a different character.

15. TERMINATION:

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, this Agreement may be terminated as follows:

A. The CONTRACTOR becomes insolvent; that is, it has ceased to pay its debts in the ordinary course of business or cannot pay its debts as they become due, whether or not it has committed an act of bankruptcy, and whether or not insolvent within the meaning of the federal Bankruptcy law, then, the CITY may, without prejudice to any other right or remedy and after giving the CONTRACTOR seven (7) days written notice, terminate this Agreement.

B. The CONTRACTOR persistently or repeatedly refuses or fails, except in cases for which extensions of time are provided, to supply enough properly skilled workers, property or material, or if he fails to make prompt payment to subcontractors or for materials or labor, or he persistently disregards laws, ordinances, rules, regulations or orders of any public authority having jurisdiction, then, the CITY may, without prejudice to any other right or remedy and after giving the CONTRACTOR seven (7) days written notice, terminate this Agreement.

City-Wide Illegal Dumping Services
Valley Vista Services, Inc.

Resolution No. ___________
10 C. The CONTRACTOR fails to perform or breaches any material obligation under this Agreement, then, the CITY may, without prejudice to any other right or remedy and after giving the CONTRACTOR seven (7) days written notice, terminate this Agreement.

D. The CITY may terminate this Agreement at any time by giving thirty (30) days written notice of termination to CONTRACTOR. If the CITY gives such notice of termination, CONTRACTOR shall cease immediately all work in progress, unless otherwise directed by the CITY. Upon termination CONTRACTOR shall furnish to the CITY a final invoice for work performed.

16. AMENDMENTS:

This Agreement may be modified or amended only be written document executed by both CONTRACTOR 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.

17. GOVERNING LAW AND SEVERABILTIY:

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of California. Should any part of this Agreement be declared by a final decision by a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional, invalid, or beyond the authority of either party to enter into or carry out, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Agreement, which shall continue in full force and effect, provided that the remainder of this Agreement, absent the un-excised portion, can be reasonably interpreted to give effect to the intentions of the parties.

18. CONTRACTOR’s BOOKS AND RECORDS:

CONTRACTOR shall maintain any and all ledgers, books of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, and other records or documents evidencing or relating to work, services, expenditures, and disbursements charges to the CITY for the period and to the extent required by laws relating to audits of public agencies and their expenditures.

CONTRACTOR shall maintain all documents and records that demonstrate performance under this Agreement for the period and to the extent required by laws relating to audits of public agencies and their expenditures.

Any records or documents required to be maintained pursuant to this Agreement shall be made available for inspection or audit, at any time during regular business hours, upon written request by the CITY or a designated representative. Copies of such documents shall be provided to the CITY for inspection when it is practical to do so. Otherwise, unless an alternative is mutually agreed upon, the records shall be available at CONTRACTOR’s address indicated for receipt of notices in this Agreement.

City-Wide Illegal Dumping Services
Valley Vista Services, Inc.

Resolution No. ___________
11 19. EXAMINATION AND AUDIT:

This Contract shall be subject to examination and audit by the State Auditor of the State of California and any duly authorized representative of the federal government, at the request of the CITY, or as part of any audit of the CITY, for a period of three (3) years, or longer if required by law, after final payment under this Agreement.

20. EXTENT OF AGREEMENT:

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the parties. This Agreement integrates all of the terms and conditions mentioned herein or incidental hereto and supersedes all negotiations or previous agreements between the parties with respect to all and any part of the subject matter hereof. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create any contractual relations between any subcontractor and the CITY.

Incorporated herein and made a part hereof are the CITY’s “Request for Proposal for Citywide Illegal Dumping, Clean-up, Removal and Haul Away Services for the City of Compton” and the CONTRACTOR’s Proposal for “Citywide Illegal Dumping, Clean-up, Removal and Haul Away Services” (dated December 19, 2024).

21. 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 three (3) business days after mailing by U.S. Mail, postage prepaid and properly addressed as follows:

TO CONTRACTOR:

Valley Vista Services, Inc.
17445 E Railroad Street
City of Industry, CA 91748
Attn: David M Perez, President/CEO
(626) 855-5555
TO CITY: CITY OF COMPTON
205 South Willowbrook Avenue
Compton, California 90220
Attn: Public Works Street Superintendent
(310) 605-5691
([email protected])
NOTE: A copy of any notice provided to the Director of Public Works shall also be provided to: City Manager, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California 90220.

City-Wide Illegal Dumping Services
Valley Vista Services, Inc.

Resolution No. ___________
12 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.

22. CERTIFICATIONS:

CERTIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTOR
I, David M Perez, HEREBY CERTIFY that I am the President/CEO, and duly authorized representative of the CONTRACTOR firm of VALLEY VISTA SERVICES, INC., 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, donation, or consideration of any kind, for or in connection with, procuring or carrying out this agreement.

DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION CERTIFICATION
The CONTRACTOR, 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 agency; and  has not been suspended, debarred, voluntarily excluded or determined ineligible by any Federal, State or local agency within the past 3 years; and  does not have a proposed debarment pending; and
 has not been indicted, convicted, or had a civil judgment rendered against he/she/it 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
City-Wide Illegal Dumping Services
Valley Vista Services, Inc.

Resolution No. ___________
13  are not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State, or local) with the 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 agency, and dates of action.
[Attach separate page]
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction.

The above certifications are part of this contract. Signing this agreement on the signature portion thereof shall also constitute signature of the above Certifications. ___________________________________________ ___________________ David M Perez, President/CEO (Date)

23. MISCELLANEOUS:

CONTRACTOR and CITY acknowledge that the terms of this Agreement have been mutually negotiated and that such documents shall not be interpreted against either CITY or CONTRACTOR on the basis that either party was responsible for or in control of the drafting of such documents.

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 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, CONTRACTOR has executed this Agreement, and the CITY, by its City Manager, who is authorized to do so, has executed this Agreement.

City-Wide Illegal Dumping Services
Valley Vista Services, Inc.

Resolution No. ___________
14 VALLEY VISTA SERVICES, INC.

CONTRACTOR
Dated: _______________ By____________________________________ David M Perez, President/CEO

CITY OF COMPTON
Recommended for Approval:

By ______________________________________ Dated: ________________ Damion Timmons, Street Superintendent
Public Works Street Maintenance Department
Approved by:

Dated: ________________ By_____________________________________ Willie A Hopkins Jr., City Manager

Approved as to form:

By ________________________________ Dated: ____________ Eric J. Perrodin, City Attorney
ATTEST:

Dated: _____________ By___________________________________ Satra Zurita, City Clerk

April 8, 2025
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: CITY MANAGER
RE: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUSPEND THE ISSUANCE

OF FIREWORKS PERMITS

SUMMARY
The City Council will consider adopting a resolution authorizing the City Manager to suspend the issuance of fireworks permits.

BACKGROUND
The suspension of fireworks permits is recommended due to heightened public safety concerns, increased fire risks, and significant community complaints. Recent trends indicate a rise in unpermitted and unsafe fireworks usage, which has strained emergency response resources and contributed to an uptick in fire-related incidents and noise-related disturbances, particularly affecting veterans, pets and vulnerable populations.

Additionally, in light of the recent wild fires in the region, which caused widespread damage and highlighted the vulnerability of local neighborhoods to fire, it is in the City’s best interest to take precautionary action. Suspending permits allows the City to better protect residents, property and the environment.

The City is exploring alternative, safer celebrations and community education regarding the dangers associated with fireworks.

STATEMENT OF ISSUE
Due to ongoing public safety concerns, the increasing frequency and severity of wildfires, and heightened fire risk the City is considering the suspension of fireworks permits. This action is intended to protect life and property, reduce strain on emergency response resources, and support long-term efforts to enhance community safety and environmental protection.

The City Council, as the governing body of the City of Compton, is authorized to provide for the health, safety and welfare of persons and property within its boundaries. The attached Resolution would impose a suspension on the issuance of any and all permits for the sale of fireworks within the City.

5. Staff Report – Resolution to Suspension
the Issuance of Fireworks Permits
April 8, 2025 page 2

FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact.

ATLERNATIVE
The City Council can decide not to adopt the attach Resolution and continue to authorize the issuance of permits for the sale of fireworks within the City.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution.

WILLIE HOPKINS

CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTIONNO.________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

AUTHOURIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUSPEND THE ISSUANCE

OF FIREWORKS PERMITS
WHEREAS, the suspension of fireworks permits is recommended due to heightened public safety concerns, increased fire risks, and significant community complaints; and
WHEREAS, recent trends indicate a rise in unpermitted and unsafe fireworks usage, which has strained emergency response resources and contributed to an uptick in fire related incidents and noise-related disturbances, particularly affecting veterans, pets and vulnerable populations; and
WHEREAS, the recent wildfires in the region, which caused widespread damage and highlighted the vulnerability of local neighborhoods to fire; and WHEREAS, the City Council, as the governing body of the City of Compton, is authorized to provide for the health, safety and welfare of persons and property within its boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds and declares that it is in the best interest of the City to suspend the issuance of fireworks permits.

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

Section 1. The City Manager is authorized to suspend the issuance of fireworks permits.

Section 2. That a certified copy of this Resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Clerk, City Manager and Fire Department.

Section 3. That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.

ADOPTED this ________ day of ___________, 2025.
_____________________________

EMMA SHARIF

MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
ATTEST:
________________________________
SATRA D. ZURITA

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss

CITY OF COMPTON )
I, Satra D. Zurita, City Clerk of the City of Compton hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Compton signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk at a regular meeting thereof held on this ______ day of ____________, 2025.

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

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERSNOES: COUNCIL MEMBERSABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERSABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS- ___________________________________
SATRA D. ZURITA

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
April 15, 2025
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: PUBLIC WORKS STREET MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL FROM YUNEX, LLC FOR CITYWIDE

TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE AND

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES, TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A THREE (3) YEAR SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH TWO (2) TWO-YEAR EXTENSION OPTIONS FOR
ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,200,000)

ANNUALLY, AND TO ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER FOR AN

AMOUNT OF THREE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
($350,000) FOR THE REMAINDER OF FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025

SUMMARY
A resolution of the City Council of the City of Compton accepting the proposal from Yunex, LLC for Citywide Traffic Signal and Streel Light Maintenance and Emergency Response Services. This resolution authorizes the City Manager to enter into a three (3) year service agreement with two (2) two-year extension options for One Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,200,000) annually. Additionally, the resolution establishes a purchase order with Yunex, LLC in the amount of Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000), for services rendered through the conclusion of this fiscal year.

BACKGROUND
The City of Compton owns, operates and maintains 111 traffic signals, equipped with various types of traffic signal controllers, as well as approximately 1,400 street lights. The Public Works Street Maintenance Department (Department) is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of both the City’s traffic signals and street lighting. The maintenance of traffic signals and street lights is critical. Traffic signals and street lights are essential for maintaining public safety, traffic flow and overall well-being for city residents and visitors.

Currently, the City lacks the capacity to efficiently maintain its traffic signals and street lighting without external support. Additional labor, materials and equipment are required to upgrade the aging infrastructure and bring the maintenance of signalized intersections and street lights up to current standards. Over the past year, the City has only received preventative maintenance and emergency services for traffic signals and street lighting.

It is crucial to establish a vendor for these essential services to ensure the safety of the community.

6. Staff Report – Resolution Approving Agreement and Purchase Order Citywide Traffic Signal and Street Light Maintenance Services – Yunex, LLC April 15, 2025, page 2

STATEMENT OF ISSUE
The Department advertised a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Citywide Traffic Signal and Street Light Maintenance and Emergency Response Services on November 20, 2024, through the Bulletin newspaper, Planet Bids and the City’s website.

As a result of the Request for Proposal, two (2) qualified electrical contracting firms submitted a proposal by the stipulated deadline of December 18, 2024.

Traffic Signal and Street Light Maintenance Submitters

1. Yunex Traffic, LLC

2. Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC
The electrical contracting firms:
 Submitted their proposal on time
 Submitted their bid price sheet
 Met some or all of the minimum requirements for traffic signal and street light maintenance
Schedule of Compensation:

Yunex, LLC
Traffic Signal Maintenance $88.00 Each per month
USA Dig Alert Services $165.00 Each per occurrence
Transportation System Electrician $169.00 Hourly rate
Transportation System Technician $169.00 Hourly rate
Transportation System Apprentice $121.00 Hourly rate
Foreman $180.00 Hourly rate
Groundsman $121.00 Hourly rate
Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC
Traffic Signal Maintenance $87.00 Each per month
USA Dig Alert Services $104.00 Each per occurrence
Transportation System Electrician $125.00 Hourly rate
Transportation System Technician $100.00 Hourly rate
Transportation System Apprentice $90.00 Hourly rate
Foreman Not specified Hourly rate
Groundsman Not specified Hourly rate
The Street Superintendent and staff carefully evaluated each proposal to evaluate staffing, equipment and services. After a thorough review, the panel determined that Staff Report – Resolution Approving Agreement and Purchase Order Citywide Traffic Signal and Street Light Maintenance Services – Yunex, LLC April 15, 2025, page 3
Yunex, LLC is the most responsive and responsible bidder for providing citywide traffic signal and street light maintenance and emergency response services. The selection of the most responsive qualified firm was based on the completeness of the proposals, demonstrated understanding of the scope of services, cost, the quality of similar work previously completed, responsiveness to the RFP requirements and familiarity with the City.

Yunex, LLC is dedicated to meeting and exceeding the challenging public safety requirements associated with the industry. Yunex has been in the traffic signal maintenance industry worldwide for over 50 years. Locally, Yunex has been in business for over 40 years servicing numerous contracts throughout California.

Yunex, LLC currently services over 10,000 traffic intersections and 400,000 streetlights under long-term maintenance agreements nationwide and has acceptably serviced the City of Compton for the past several years.

FISCAL IMPACT
The cost for citywide traffic signal and street light maintenance services over the three (3) year term (May 1, 2025 – April 30, 2028) is One Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,200,000) annually. A purchase order will be established for Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000) to cover services rendered through the conclusion of this fiscal year.

Funds for this expenditure are allocated in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget in the following accounts:

Account Description Amount
2502-720-000-4266 Contract Services $350,000.00

ALTERNATIVE
No other alternative is being proposed.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council accepts the bid submitted by Yunex, LLC and authorize the City Manager to enter into a three (3) year service agreement with two (2) two-year extension options for Citywide traffic Signal and Street Light Maintenance and Emergency Response Services.

Staff Report – Resolution Approving Agreement and Purchase Order Citywide Traffic Signal and Street Light Maintenance Services – Yunex, LLC April 15, 2025, page 4

MARCUS HARRIS

INTERIM STREET SUPERINTENDENT

APPROVED FOR FORWARDING
WILLIE A HOPKINS, JR.

CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. _______________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL FROM YUNEX, LLC FOR CITYWIDE TRAFFIC

SIGNAL AND STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE AND EMERGENCY

RESPONSE SERVICES, TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A THREE (3) YEAR SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH TWO (2) TWO-YEAR

EXTENSION OPTIONS FOR ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($1,200,000) ANNUALLY, AND TO ESTABLISH A PURCHASE

ORDER FOR AN AMOUNT OF THREE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($350,000) FOR THE REMAINDER OF FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 WHEREAS, the City owns, operates and maintains one hundred and eleven (111) traffic signals with a variety of traffic signal controllers, and approximately 1,400 street lights; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Street Maintenance Department (Department) is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of both the City’s traffic signals and street lighting; and
WHEREAS, the Department advertised a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Citywide Traffic Signal and Street Light Maintenance and Emergency Response Services on November 20, 2024, in the Bulletin newspaper, Planet Bids and the City’s website; and WHEREAS, as a result of the Request for Proposal, two (2) electrical contracting firms submitted a proposal by the stipulated deadline of December 18, 2024, as follows:

Schedule of Compensation:

Yunex, LLC
Traffic Signal Maintenance $88.00 Each per month
USA Dig Alert Services $165.00 Each per occurrence
Transportation System Electrician $169.00 Hourly rate
Transportation System Technician $169.00 Hourly rate
Transportation System Apprentice $121.00 Hourly rate
Foreman $180.00 Hourly rate
Groundsman $121.00 Hourly rate
Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC
Traffic Signal Maintenance $87.00 Each per month
USA Dig Alert Services $104.00 Each per occurrence
Transportation System Electrician $125.00 Hourly rate
Transportation System Technician $100.00 Hourly rate
Transportation System Apprentice $90.00 Hourly rate
Foreman Not specified Hourly rate
Groundsman Not specified Hourly rate
WHEREAS, the Street Superintendent and staff carefully evaluated each proposal to evaluate staffing, equipment and services. The proposal submitted by Yunex, LLC was determined to be the most responsive and responsible bidder; and WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council accept the proposal submitted by Yunex, LLC and authorize the City Manager to enter into a three (3) year service agreement (May 1, 2025 – April 30, 2028) for One Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,200,000) annually, with two (2) two-year extension options; and WHEREAS, a purchase order will be established for Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000) for services rendered through the conclusion of the fiscal year. Funds for this expenditure are allocated in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget in the following accounts:

Resolution No. __________

Account Description Amount
2502-720-000-4266 Contract Services $350,000.00

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

Section 1. That the proposal from Yunex Traffic is hereby accepted.

Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a three (3) year service agreement (May 1, 2025 – April 30, 2028) with Yunex, LLC for the provision of Citywide Traffic Signal and Street Light Maintenance and Emergency Response Services in the amount of One Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,200,000) with two (2) two-year extension options.

Section 3. That a purchase order is authorized to be established with Yunex, LLC in the amount of Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000) for traffic signal and street light maintenance services. Funds for this expenditure are allocated in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget in the following accounts:

Account Description Amount
2502-720-000-4266 Contract Services $350,000.00
Section 4. That a copy of this Resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Clerk, City Manager, City Attorney, City Controller and Public Works Street Maintenance Department.

Section 5. That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.

ADOPTED this ___________ day of ___________, 2025.
____

EMMA SHARIF

MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
ATTEST:
___________________________________
SATRA D. ZURITA

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss

CITY OF COMPTON )
I, Satra D. Zurita, City Clerk of the City of Compton, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Compton, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk at a regular meeting thereof held on this ___________ day of ___________________, 2025.

Resolution No. __________

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

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERSNOES: COUNCILMEMBERSABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERSABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS- ___________ ___
SATRA D. ZURITA

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

SERVICES AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

CITY OF COMPTON
AND

YUNEX, LLC
This AGREEMENT is made 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 YUNEX, LLC (hereinafter referred to as “CONTRACTOR”) located at 1026 E Lacy Avenue, Anaheim CA 92805.

RECITALS:

A. City is a municipal corporation duly organized and validly existing under the law of the State of California with the power to carry on its business as it is now being conducted under the statutes of the State of California and the Charter of City.

B. Contractor is a firm duly organized and in good standing in the State of California.

Contractor represents that it is duly licensed by the State of California and has the background, knowledge, experience and expertise to perform the obligations set forth in this Agreement.

C. City and Contractor enter into this Agreement for the purpose of retaining Yunex, LLC (Contractor) to perform that work required pursuant to the Agreement herein.

D. Authorization to enter into this Agreement is pursuant to (Resolution No.) adopted by the City Council on (Date).

AGREEMENT:

That the City and Contractor, for the consideration, terms and conditions herein described, mutually agree as follows:

1. SCOPE OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED:

Respondents should present their concept for providing a comprehensive, citywide traffic signal and street light maintenance and emergency response services program as described in the scope of services. Include the range of tasks and services provided by your company. Respondents are encouraged to recommend supplementary alternatives or tasks that may reduce the costs to the City and/or enhance the overall quality of the work product.

The selected firm will be required to provide the City with certified personnel vehicles and equipment, and materials as necessary to maintain the City’s traffic signals and related equipment. The selected firm must have the resources and abilities to install various traffic signal poles, controller cabinets and other associated equipment.

The selected firm will be required to have qualified traffic technicians that have demonstrated experience in traffic signal interconnect systems, and pre-emption and have priority control systems. The firms assigned personnel should also have the ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems with all our operation systems. The scope of services may include, but will not be limited to the following:

Technical Services and Maintenance Personnel
Services Agreement – Yunex, LLC
Citywide Traffic Signal and Street Light Maintenance Services Resolution No. _________
2 The selected firm will be required to perform routine traffic signal maintenance services at an established flat rate fee per intersection, with additional non-routine maintenance services compensated at rates established pursuant to an agreed fee schedule set forth in Exhibit A.

The selected firm will be required to provide regular field preventative maintenance, installation and repair of existing controller assemblies and cabinets by qualified personnel that meet or exceed the following qualifications:
 Perform cabinet modifications and upgrades as required  Familiarity with programming and repair of all traffic signal controllers  Proficient in programming of conflict monitors (CMU) and malfunction management units (MMU)
 Familiarity with basic traffic signal timing principals  Proficient with all types of detection systems; video, loops and wireless  Familiarity with hardwire and wireless communications technology including troubleshooting, installations and adjustment of external and internal modems  Familiarity with various battery backup systems to include installation, programming, testing procedures and maintenance
 Ability to perform cabinet modifications and upgrade as required by the City of Compton Technician(s) shall be available by phone 24-hours a day The firm will be required to assign adequate traffic signal technicians to the City as may be necessary to provide routine preventative maintenance to each traffic signal (once every month).

The selected firm will be required to provide a 24-hour service for knock-downs and emergencies.

The selected firm will be required to have a complete traffic signal laboratory located in Southern California, or will be required to include the use of a certified traffic signal laboratory as part of its services (the name and location of the laboratory shall be listed in the firm’s proposal). The selected firm will also be required to maintain a stock of common replacement parts. The equipment may include, but is not limited to: Model 170E traffic signal controllers and other controllers as needed such as Nema Traconex390 and TS-2 Econolite, 24VDC Power Supply, MMU’s/CMU’s, flash transfer relays, load switches, detectors, video processors, video detection units, battery backup system unit, batteries, LED red/yellow/green lamps, LED pedestrian signals and pedestrian activation buttons.

The selected firm may offer alternatives to existing equipment to meet the changing demand as it occurs, when directed by the City.

The selected firm will be required to perform installations of knockdown replacement signal equipment including traffic signal poles, and to install traffic signal controller assemblies, cabinets, electric services, and to install inductive loop detectors. The selected firm will be required to assist the City with the calibrating of traffic signal timing and progression; timing of traffic signals shall only be changed under the approved Services Agreement – Yunex, LLC
Citywide Traffic Signal and Street Light Maintenance Services Resolution No. _________
3 general direction of the City.

Preventative Maintenance
The selected firm will be required to provide preventive maintenance for the traffic signal equipment and will be required to furnish and use a preventive maintenance checklist form approved by the City for each inspection. The selected firm will be required to provide one electronic copy of the maintenance checklist to the City following each inspection, to maintain a copy of the last three (3) maintenance checklists in the traffic signal controller cabinet, and to maintain electronic copies of the maintenance checklists at the firm’s office of records.

Routine Maintenance (Once every Month)

1. Develop and Maintain a Preventive Maintenance (PM) checklist Form: Maintain a copy of the three most recent Preventive Maintenance Checklists at each traffic signal. The PM Checklist Form will list the date/time and be completely filled out during each maintenance inspection and during any time repairs are made to the traffic signal controller or any related equipment in the controller cabinet or the signal equipment at the intersection (detector loops, pedestrian heads, signal heads, lenses, lamps and signal poles, etc.).

2. Controller Cabinet Mounting: Check the snugness of the nuts on the traffic signal cabinet anchor bolts, tighten, if necessary, being sure not to distort the cabinet door opening by over tightening.

3. Controller Cabinet Foundation Seal: If standing water or evidence of water is present inside the bottom of the cabinet, check the seal between the bottom of the foundation for deterioration, and to report the need to reseal the cabinet foundation as necessary.

4. Door Gaskets: Check all door gaskets on the controller cabinet, service cabinet and any other enclosures of evidence of moisture or deterioration. Report the need to completely replace any gaskets showing signs of leaking or deterioration.

5. Cabinet Vents: Check the vents in both the cabinet door and above the door, or at the top of the cabinet to ensure that they are free of any foreign material. Air Filter: Vacuum, wash, replace or knock out any dust accumulated in air filters. Take appropriate action based on the condition of the filter.

6. Cabinet Fan: Verify that cabinet fans(s) operate properly with a minimum of noise.

7. Thermostat: Verify that the cabinet fan thermostat is set at 96 degrees.

8. Interior Light: Verify the proper operation of the cabinet’s interior light.

9. Door Panel Harnesses: Check the harnesses leading from the main panel and auxiliary panels on the cabinet door to ensure they are not being pinched and do not bind against the cabinet door. Adjust, if necessary.

Services Agreement – Yunex, LLC
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4 10. Hinges and Locks: Check the free movement of all doors, latching assemblies and locks on the controller cabinet, service cabinet and any other enclosures. Use a minimum of oil or spray lubricant and remove any excess.

11. Vacuum Cabinet: Blow or brush off shelves, terminal blocks and components and thoroughly vacuum the interior of the cabinet.

12. Ensure detectors are detecting.

13. Insect or Rodent Infestation: Check for signs of ants, wasps or other insects or rodents within the cabinet. Use appropriate insect traps or powders if any positive findings are discovered. More serious problems shall be reported to the City.

14. Cabinet Grounding: Using appropriate equipment, check annually the resistance between AC and ground.

15. Service Connections: Verify the neutral, ground and power connections are secure in the controller and service cabinets.

16. Plug-In Components: Check that each plug-in component (rack mount detectors, relays, load switches, etc.) fits tightly and securely.

17. Ground Fault Receptacle: Verify the proper operation of the “Test” and “Reset” buttons on GFCI type outlets.

18. Intersection Records: Ensure that all intersection cabinet wiring diagrams are present and up to date.

19. Verify pedestrian push buttons operate.

20. Controller Operation: Manually place vehicle and pedestrian calls on each phase 4 through the cabinet test switches or the controller keypad, to verify controller servicing of each active phase. Check controller logs for any faults that have occurred and make note for the file. Verify signal timing is current with timing sheet in cabinet. Confirm controller time and dates are correct. (Especially after day light savings time change).

21. Conflict Monitor/Malfunction Management Unit: Verify time and dates are correct in any CMU/MMU with an internal clock.

22. Detector Operation (inductive loops): Verify the detection zones for each detector by observing the turn-on of the appropriate detection indicator as a vehicle passes over the detector loop(s). Check also that a call is placed on the correct controller phase.

23. Detector Operation (video detection): Verify camera operation by monitoring the vehicle call on the video controller unit. Also, verify the calls going to the detector call page in the controller.

24. Equipment Displays and Indicators: Verify that all LED and LCD displays and indications on all cabinet equipment are working properly.

25. Verify operation of signal indications.

26. Pre-Emption Devices: Test any pre-emption devices for proper operation.

27. System Telemetry: Check the operation of telemetry on controller display and phone modem, if equipped, located in the cabinet. Report any malfunction immediately.

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5 power is supplied to the cabinet. Also, check battery level and load level displays. Test batteries quarterly. Make note if either is out of range. Keep records of events recorded and total battery run time between maintenance checks to help indicate problem intersections.

29. Check all battery connections to ensure they are clean and secure.

30. Safety Lighting (Night Check): Institute a routine night time check of safety lights and illuminated street name signs at all signalized intersections every other month and submit a report and an estimate for any repairs necessary to the City for approval.

Routine Maintenance Intersection Walk-Around (Once every 2 Months)

1. General: Remove any easily removable, unauthorized signs, stickers and posters and note any graffiti existing on signal poles or equipment. Notify City of any graffiti observed on traffic signal equipment.

2. Signal Heads: Verify that all vehicle and pedestrian heads properly display all indications and the signals are not damaged. Verify the alignment of all heads to the intended direction. Verify that all back plates, visors and doors are visibly secure. Report any landscaping that restricts the view of signal heads to the City (Signal heads should be visible from 250 feet). Labor and material costs to replace malfunctioning displays with Caltrans approved LED units will be paid in addition to the established flat rate fee per intersection.

3. Pedestrian Equipment: Check all pedestrian push buttons (and bicycle push buttons where provided) and signals by hand to ensure that they are securely mounted and operating properly. Replace damaged or malfunctioning buttons with larger size ADA type buttons as necessary.

4. Internally illuminated street name signs (IISNS): Verify that the IISNS is adequately connected to frame, clamp and brackets, and no panel is broken or missing.

5. Miscellaneous: Check all detector loops for sealant deterioration, exposed wire, etc.

Semi-Annual Maintenance

1. Uninterrupted Power Supply (Back-up) System
 Load test all batteries and record on paper and with silver marking pen on each battery the date and load test results.
 Perform 15-minute test
 Verify bypass switch is operating properly
 Verify unit is set for 50% fully operation and 50% red flash  Inspect and test battery charging system.

2. Video Detection System (where applicable): Insure proper operation, clean video detection camera lens as needed.

3. Signal Lenses and Signs: Clean and polish all signal lenses and reflectors, align all signal heads and adjust all mast arm mounted street name signs.

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5. Check: All pull boxes for structural defects, insect or rodent infestations, and properly secured lids.

6. Verify timing charts to controllers. If they are not correct contact City staff to verify differences.

7. Report significant areas of rust on cabinet exterior and signal poles to City staff.

Emergency Telephone Number and Call Center
The firm shall furnish an emergency telephone number to receive customer comments and requests regarding the services contained in this Request for Proposal.

1. The emergency telephone number and call center shall serve as the hotline for unscheduled maintenance and personnel should be available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.

2. The call center shall maintain records of all phone calls that detail what was reported, where it was reported, and the date & time of calls received.

3. Compensation for the emergency telephone number and call center shall be included in the flat rate cost of maintaining each intersection.

Records
The selected firm shall develop and maintain preventative maintenance checklists, inventory lists and provide updates for all as-built plans of the City intersections. These records shall be used in developing proposed upgrades.

1. Intersection Records:
a. Inventory List: Maintain an inventory list of the equipment in the controller cabinet at each location. The inventory list shall include the model, manufacture, serial number and quantity of each piece of equipment and installation date. The
inventory list shall be continually be updated and a copy shall be furnished to the City every six months.
b. Preventative Maintenance (PM) Checklist Form: Maintain a copy of the Preventive Maintenance Checklist Form approved by the City at each intersection. The PM checklist form shall be completely filled out during each routine maintenance inspection and during any time repairs are made to the
controller or any related equipment in the controller cabinet or the signal equipment at the intersection (detector loops, pedestrian heads, signal heads, lenses, lamps and signal poles, etc.).
c. A copy of the three most recent Preventative Maintenance Checklists shall be provided in each controller cabinet detailing the date and time the cabinet was checked.

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7 d. Provide and maintain an 11x17 copy of the As-built Traffic Signal Plan in the traffic cabinet.

2. Emergency Telephone Call Center Records: A digital record of emergency call center records shall be available for review.

3. Pending Repair List: Provide a monthly report of all pending repair work needed at each intersection.

4. Environmental Compliance Records: Maintain adequate records to demonstrate compliance with Best Management Practices and established environmental standards.

5. As-built Plans Updates – Provide updates on as-built plans and communicate them to the designated city representative.

Reports
The firm shall maintain books, documents, papers, employee time sheets, accounting records and other evidence pertaining to the costs while performing under this agreement and for three (3) years from the date of final payments for inspection by the City and copies of thereof shall be promptly furnished to the City upon request.

The City reserves the right to audit all of the firms records related to the work performed under the agreement.

1. Monthly Activity Report: Provide a computerized monthly activity report to the City by the fifteenth working day of each month for the previous month.

The report shall be provided both as a printout and as a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet compatible computer file transmitted by e-mail or on a media storage unit (CD or Flash Drive) and shall include the following:
a. Time the service calls and emergency calls were received, time arrived at the intersection, the response time, the number of hours spent for each repair, materials used, and a special listing of intersections with three or more calls in one month.
b. A complete record of all work that was performed on the traffic signal equipment during the previous month including the make, model, and serial number of any major
components or other equipment that was newly installed at each intersection.
c. Time and date the PM work was performed.

1. Incident Reports: The successful contractor shall be required to complete Incident Reports arising out of any unusual occurrences during performance of this contract. Such reports must be submitted to City of Compton for review within forty-eight (48) hours and shall be submitted after incidents such as complaints, requests, damaged personal and/or public property, or environmentally sensitive discharges and observations within the public right of way.

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8 telephone immediately during normal business hours or not later than 8:00 a.m. the following day (regardless of the amount of damage or lack thereof) and a police report must be immediately obtained from law enforcement agency that responded to accident. The Contractor must submit written Accident Reports to the City within twenty-four (24) hours of any accident.

3. Activities Reports: The Contractor shall furnish a report with each month’s billing giving the amount and type of work completed, the location of the work completed, and any and all materials and equipment utilized in the completion of the work. The contractor will also provide any additional reports requested by the City.

4. Criticism and Initiative: The Contractor shall work closely with the City to make the service as responsive, cost effective, and complaint-free as possible. Contractor shall also make recommendations to the City for maintenance work that may be required as part of maintenance and operations of the public infrastructure.

5. Complaints: The contractor shall institute a procedure for receiving, logging and resolving customer and citizen complaints by collecting pertinent information and deriving a resolution. Complaints and their resolution shall be reported to the City of Compton within 10 days of their receipt.

Traffic Signal Interconnect Systems
Provide a quarterly (i.e. every three months) systems check to ensure traffic signal interconnect systems function in accordance with the timing plans. Investigate and determine causes for any performance issues (i.e. faulty pedestrian bush buttons, faulty vehicle detection, faulty communication, etc.), and recommend appropriate repairs necessary for system operation in accordance with the timing plan.

Compensation for all traffic signal interconnect systems maintenance work as identified above will be considered as included the established flat rate fee paid per intersection for routine Preventative Maintenance work, in accordance with the cost schedule set forth in Exhibit A, included in this request, and completed and returned by the selected contractor in its proposal. No additional or separate payment will be made for monitoring the function and operations of traffic signal interconnect systems. Compensation for any necessary repairs and/or improvements of the traffic signal interconnect systems will be paid as Extra Work.

Underground Service Alert (Dig Alert) Monitoring & Marking The selected firm will be required to adequately mark all traffic signal conduit and equipment on behalf of the City in accordance with California Government Code Section 4216 et seq. The City's designated representative will monitor notifications submitted by Underground Service Alert (USA) to the City, and will furnish applicable notifications to a representative of the selected contractor to coordinate the marking of any signalized intersections that may be scheduled for construction work or excavations as evidenced by notification from USA. The selected contractor shall establish a process for monitoring and Services Agreement – Yunex, LLC
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9 tracking the marking of any affected intersections; an intersection record log shall be created, with the USA notification and corresponding action noted in the controller, with a copy provided to the City. The selected contractor shall assume all liability for satisfying the City's obligations to adequately identify underground structures in accordance with this law.

Compensation for providing USA - Dig Alert services identified above will be paid at a flat rate per occurrence in accordance with the cost schedule set forth in “Exhibit A”, included in this Solicitation and completed and returned by the selected contractor in its Proposal.

No additional or separate payment will be made for daily travel time from the selected contractor's base of operations to the City.

Unscheduled Maintenance of Traffic Signal Control Equipment Unscheduled/emergency work includes, but is not limited to the following:

1. Emergency response to Knock Downs within (2) hours of being reported through the emergency call center or by the city. Knock down response shall include all efforts to clear the intersection and restore public safety.

2. Emergency response within two (2) hours after City's notice of the following events:
 Any signal controller malfunction;
 Burned out red or green ball or arrow display;
 Other situations that is potentially hazardous to public safety The replacement of burned-out lamps need not be on an afterhours "emergency" basis provided that there is one (1) such signal indication still operative for each direction of travel and the minimum safety standards are met. Such replacements will be completed within twenty-four (24) hours. Notify the City within twenty-four (24) hours of any change in traffic signal operation caused by controller replacement, timing changes, and loss of master control or traffic collisions.

3. Repair of Knock Downed signal heads, poles, damaged controller and cabinet, damaged internally illuminated street name signs, damaged inductive loops, sensing elements, pedestrian push buttons, electroliers, pedestrian signal heads, wiring, and other operational equipment related issues.

4. Assisting the City in special events or for City construction projects, as necessary to implement revised traffic signal timing and phasing for changed traffic conditions.

5. Repair, replace or otherwise render in good working order any and all defective parts of the traffic signal equipment with like make and model parts for temporary and permanent replacements, except as individually agreed upon by the City.
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b. No permanent change of control mechanisms shall be done without prior approval of the City. Whenever equipment is removed from the controller cabinet, the City shall be notified by phone within 24 working hours, except weekends and
holidays.
c. Contractor shall notify the City in advance of any traffic signal de-activations that may be required to provide the required services. Traffic signal de-activations shall not be scheduled without the approval of an authorized representative of the City. All traffic signal controller equipment shall be maintained as recommended by the manufacturer.
d. The selected contractor shall cover the cost for replacing any parts to the controller mechanisms under the provisions of the preventive maintenance program. When entire controller
mechanisms become obsolete or are deteriorated beyond
repair, the selected contractor shall report such conditions to the City and provide satisfactory evidence that a replacement is necessary. Prepare estimates showing the cost breakdown of material and labor for replacement of such controller mechanisms and submit this information to the City.

Replacement of an entire controller mechanism, if ordered by City, shall be paid for as extra work.

Compensation for unscheduled maintenance work identified above will be paid at the hourly labor rates, and vehicle and equipment rates, in accordance with Exhibit B and Exhibit C, included in this RFP and completed and returned by the selected firm in its proposal. Compensation for travel time shall be included in the payment for unscheduled or emergency work for those calls originating between 5:00 PM to 8:00 AM, for the actual travel time to the City, up to a two (2) hour maximum.

Extra Work
Includes, but is not limited to the following:

1. Non-maintenance work that involves significant upgrades and/or replacement of components to improve the operation of traffic signals. “Extra Work” requires a proposal and city approval prior to commencing.

2. Traffic Signal and Pedestrian Signal Indications: Replace or repair standard traffic signals (red, yellow and green) and pedestrian signal display units as they malfunction upon authorization from the City. All traffic signal and pedestrian indications shall be Caltrans approved LED units only.

3. Replacement of controllers, cameras, and battery backup systems will require approval of city prior to replacement. Serial number of units removed will be recorded and the unit delivered to the City Yard.

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11 General maintenance activities that require periodic replacement of minor parts will not require City approval.

Monitoring Emergency Calls
Emergency calls that require replacement of equipment to meet minim safety standards of the intersection will not require approval from City before such replacements are commenced. Additional staffing shall be provided where responding technician cannot handle emergency work alone (knockdowns, wire pulls, etc.).

At the time the on-call traffic signal technician is notified of an emergency, he will call the designated City representative. If the designated representative is not available than an email will be sent to the designated city representative:

Upon completion of emergency work, the designated city representative shall be notified through a phone conversation or email regarding the work that was completed.

Upgrades
The selected firm will be expected to maintain any additional traffic signals, their records, and appurtenant devices as they are installed, or become a part of the maintenance requirements of the City.

Upgrades are considered extra work and may include but are not limited to the following:

1. Replacement of existing non-operative equipment that is not required to meet minimum safety standards

2. Enhancing and upgrading equipment as needed and warranted

3. Installation of new controller equipment, signal cabinets, video cameras, signals heads, signal poles battery backup systems, new software, and software updates, and related wiring
When requested by the City the firm shall provide an extra work proposal to install, modify or upgrade traffic signals or electrical or mechanical traffic control or traffic safety devices.

No upgrade work shall be commenced or undertaken unless authorized by the City as extra work. Said authorization is a condition precedent to receiving any reimbursement for upgrade work. Work shall be performed in accordance with the Standard Plans (current) and Section 86 of the Standard Specifications (current) for the State of California, Department of Transportation and any City of Compton special provisions. This work shall be performed within a time limit established by the City and for a mutually agreed upon price.

The City will retain the right to perform any additional work by use of City forces or, in the alternative, to advertise such work for bid.

New Traffic Signals
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12 The selected firm shall be required to coordinate with the City's designated representative when any new traffic signals are installed by another contractor under contract with the City (City Installed Traffic Signal), or by another contractor under contract with a private party (Developer Installed Traffic Signal). The City shall assume all responsibility for coordinating construction inspection of new traffic signals, whether a City Installed Traffic Signal or a Developer Installed Traffic Signal, up to, but prior to, final acceptance of work and traffic signal activation. When requested by the City, the selected contractor shall coordinate with the City's designated representative when notified that a new traffic signal is to be activated. The selected contractor shall participate in a walk- through of the new traffic signal improvements with the City's designated representative to determine that the new traffic signal improvements will function as designed. When scheduled, the selected contractor shall attend the traffic signal activation, and shall participate in confirming that all components of the new traffic signal improvements are operational with the City's designated representative and the installing contractor. The selected contractor will be responsible for assuming maintenance responsibilities for all new traffic signals following activation.

Compensation for reviewing and maintaining new traffic signals as identified above will be paid at the hourly labor rates, and vehicle and equipment rates, in accordance with the schedules set forth in Exhibit A, Exhibit B, and Exhibit C, included in this RFP and completed and returned by the selected firm in its proposal.

Warranty Service
During the period of warranty, the selected firm will be required to coordinate all communication between manufacturer, installing contractor and the City regarding any warranty service; and to notify the City of any undue delays in response by the manufacturer or installing contractor; and may be asked to provide details of each incident.

No additional, or separate, compensation shall be paid for warranty service work, which shall be considered as included in the compensation paid for services provided in relation to upgrade work or traffic signal inspection.

Meetings
The assigned traffic signal technician shall be available to meet with the City's designated representative on a bi-weekly basis or as needed at a mutually agreed upon time and place in the City to review and establish schedule and maintenance priorities. The assigned traffic signal maintenance supervisor shall be similarly available to meet with the City's designated representative on a monthly basis. No additional, or separate, compensation shall be paid for attending meetings, which shall be considered as included in the compensation paid for all the various services provided hereunder.

1.1 Key Personnel.
.a Contractor’s Representative. Contractor hereby designates Steven Teal, Director of Customer Services, U.S., who shall be deemed to be Services Agreement – Yunex, LLC
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13 Contractor’s agent with express authority to bind Contractor with respect to all matters requiring Contractor’s approval or authorization. .b City’s Representative. City hereby designates the Street Superintendent or his/her designated representative as City’s Representative for this Agreement.

2. COMPENSATION:

The method of payment for the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be base at the unit price rates specified within the Contractor’s Proposal, which is incorporated herein. It is understood and agreed between the parties that the maximum compensation payable for the services to be provided by the Contractor during each contract year of this Agreement shall be limited to a not-to-exceed amount of One Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,200,000.00) annually.

The total sum paid to the Contractor will include compensation for all work, including travel, materials, supplies, vendor services, expenses and subcontracted work. No additional compensation will be paid to the Contractor, unless there is a change in the scope of the services or the scope of the project. In the instance of a change in the scope of services or scope of the project, adjustment to the compensation may be negotiated between the Contractor and the City. Adjustment in the compensation will not be effective until authorized and approved by contract amendment.

Progress payments may be made in arrears based on the percentage of work and deliverables completed by the Contractor. If Contractor fails to perform the required services according to schedule or other provisions of this Agreement, the City shall have the right to delay payment and/or terminate this Agreement in accordance with the provisions noted herein.

Contractor shall be reimbursed within thirty (30) days, or as promptly as fiscal procedures may permit, upon receipt by the City of itemized and detailed invoices for services completed. Invoices shall be submitted no later than 45 calendar days after the performance of work for which the Contractor is billing. Invoices shall be delivered or mailed to the Street Superintendent, Public Works Street Maintenance Department at the following address: City of Compton, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California 90220.

The Contractor is required to comply with all federal, state and local laws and ordinances applicable to the work.

In the event of termination, the Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for the undisputed reasonable value of services performed to the effective date of termination; provided, however, that the City may condition payment of such compensation upon the Contractor’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.

3. TERM OF AGREEMENT:

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14 The term of this Agreement shall be for three (3) years (May 1, 2025 – April 30, 2028) with two (2) two-year extension options, unless the Agreement is extended or terminated as provided herein.

4. SAFETY:

4.1 Contractor shall have overall responsibility for safety precautions and programs in the performance of the services.

4.1 Contractor shall seek to avoid injury, loss or damage to persons or property by taking reasonable steps to protect:
.a Employees and all other persons at the location where services are rendered (“Site”);
.b Materials and equipment on the Site or off the Site at locations for use in performance of the work; and
.c The assigned project Site and all property located at the Site, whether or not said property or structures are part of the project or involved in the work.

4.2 Contractor shall designate an individual at the Site of the assigned project in the employ of Contractor who shall act as Contractor’s designated safety representative with a duty to prevent accidents.

4.3 Losses not insured under property insurance which may arise from the performance of the work, to the extent of the negligence attributed to such acts or omissions of Contractor or anyone for whose acts Contractor may be liable, shall be promptly remedied by Contractor at Contractor’s cost and without reimbursement by City as a cost of work, or in any other manner.

4.4 If City deems any part of the work or Site unsafe, City may require Contractor, without assuming responsibility for Contractor’s safety program, to immediately stop performance of the work or take corrective measures. Neither City’s order nor Contractor’s action in response thereto shall be the basis for adjustment in the contract price or contract time.

5. INDEMNITY:

Contractor shall indemnify and save harmless the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers (collectively hereafter 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 defend, indemnify and save the City from any and all liability or expense, including defense costs and legal fees, and claims, demands, suits, actions or proceedings of any kind or nature, including Worker’s Compensation claims, of or by anyone whomsoever in any way resulting from or arising out of the negligent or intentional acts or omissions of the Services Agreement – Yunex, LLC
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15 Contractor in the performance of this Contract, including operations of subcontractors and acts or omissions of employers or agents of the Contractor or its subcontractors.

This indemnification and hold harmless obligation do not extend to claims arising out of the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City.

6. INSURANCE:

6.1 Contractor, by executing this Agreement, hereby certifies:
(1) “I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which requires every employer to be insured against liability for Worker’s Compensation or to undertake selfinsurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this Contract.” (2) Contractor further agrees to require all subcontractors to carry Worker’s Compensation Insurance as required by the Labor Code of the State of California.

6.2 Without limiting Contractor’s indemnification of the City, Contractor shall provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement the following program(s) of insurance covering its operations hereunder. Evidence of such insurance, which shall be provided by insurer(s) satisfactory to the City’s Risk Manager, shall be delivered to the City. Such evidence shall 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, including at least ten (10) day notice of any non-payment of premium(s). Failure on the part of the Contractor 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 and shall not call on the City’s program for contributions. Program(s) of insurance shall include:

1. General Liability. Contractor shall provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement a policy of Commercial General Liability Insurance, inclusive of personal injury liability and broad form property damage coverage, in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. The coverage shall be written on an occurrence basis. Claims made coverage is not acceptable.

2. Workers’ Compensation Insurance. Contractor shall provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement a program of Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Employer’s Liability Insurance in an amount and form to meet all applicable requirements of the State Labor Code and which specifically covers all persons providing services by or on behalf of the Contractor and all risks to such persons under the Agreement.

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16 less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) for each accident. Such insurance shall include coverage for all “owned”, “hired” and “non-owned” vehicles, or coverage for “any auto”.

4. Insurance Endorsements. The liability insurance policy(ies) shall be endorsed with the following language:
. a The City of Compton and its respective elected and appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are to be named and covered as “additional insureds” with respect to liability arising out of the activities of the Contractor. . b The insurer waives all rights of subrogation against the City. .c Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the City.
. d Identity of the insured(s).

Insurance coverage specified herein constitutes the minimum requirements and said requirements shall in no way lessen or limit the liability of the Contractor under the terms of the Agreement. The Contractor is advised that the City does not carry Contractor’s Risk insurance, and the Contractor shall obtain its own coverage. Contractor shall procure and maintain, at its own costs and expense, any additional kinds and amounts of insurance that, in its own judgment, may be necessary for its proper protection of the work. Contractor shall ensure any and all contracts with its Trade Contractors performing services under this Agreement meet the insurance requirements of this Agreement.

6.3 Waiver of Subrogation. Required insurance coverages shall not prohibit Contractor from waiving the right of subrogation prior to a loss. Contractor shall waive all subrogation rights against the indemnified parties. Policies shall contain or be endorsed to contain such provisions.

6.4 Deductible. Any deductible or self-insured retention must be approved in writing by the City and shall protect the indemnified parties in the same manner and to the same extent as they would have been protected had the policy or policies not contained a deductible or self-insured retention.

6.5 Evidence of Insurance. The Contractor, concurrently with the execution of the Contract, and as a condition precedent to the effectiveness thereof, shall deliver certified copies of the required policies to the City. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. At least fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration of any such policy, evidence of insurance showing that such insurance coverage has been renewed or extended shall be filed with the City. If such coverage is cancelled or reduced, Contractor shall, within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice of such cancellation or reduction of coverage, file with the City evidence of insurance showing that the required insurance has been reinstated or has been provided through another insurance company or companies.

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17 6.6 Acceptability of Insurers. Each such policy shall be from a company or companies with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII and authorized to do business in the State of California, or otherwise allowed to place insurance through surplus line brokers under applicable provisions of the California Insurance Code or any federal law.

6.7 Insurance for Subcontractors. All subcontractors shall be included as additional insured’s under the Contractor’s policies, or the Contractor shall be responsible for causing subcontractors to purchase the appropriate insurance in compliance with the terms of these Insurance Requirements, including adding the City as an “additional insured” to the subcontractor's policies.

7. NONDISCRIMINATORY EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES:

During the performance of this Contract, the Contractor 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. The Contractor 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. Such action 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 Contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.

In the event of the Contractor’s noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this Contract, this Contract may be canceled, terminated or suspended in whole or in part.

8. SUCCESSOR AND ASSIGNS:

City and the Contractor each binds themselves, their partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives to the other party hereto and to partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives of such other party in respect to all covenants, agreements and obligations contained in the Contract Documents. Neither party to the Agreement shall assign the Contract or sublet it in whole or part without the written consent of the other, nor shall the Contractor assign any monies due or to become due to it hereunder, without the previous written consent of the City. Any attempted assignment of this Contract without the written consent of both parties is void.

9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS:

Contractor, its officers, employees, subcontractors, agents and volunteers (collectively hereinafter the CONTRACTOR), is a wholly independent Contractor and not an officer, employee, subcontractor or agent of the City. Neither the City nor any of its officers, employees, agents or volunteers shall have any control over the conduct of the Contractor, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement. Contractor expressly warrants that while Services Agreement – Yunex, LLC
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Contractor expressly waives any claim to such rights.

10. SUBCONTRACTING:

Except as may be agreed to by the City, Contractor will not subcontract any portion of the services without prior written approval of City Manager or his/her designee. If Contractor subcontracts any of the services, Contractor will be fully responsible to City for the acts, errors and omissions of Contractor's subcontractor and of the persons either directly or indirectly employed by the subcontractor, as Contractor is for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by Contractor. Nothing contained in this Agreement will create any contractual relationship between any subcontractor of Contractor and City. Contractor will be responsible for payment of subcontractors. Contractor will bind every subcontractor and every subcontractor of a subcontractor by the terms of this Agreement applicable to Contractor's work unless specifically noted to the contrary in the subcontract and approved in writing by City.

11. OTHER CONTRACTORS:

The City reserves the right to employ other Contractors in connection with the services.

12. PERMITS AND LICENSES:

Contractor, at its sole expense, shall obtain and maintain during the term of this Agreement, all appropriate business and professional permits, licenses and certificates that may be required in connection with the performance of services by Contractor.

Prior to or at the time of execution of this Agreement, the Contractor shall purchase a business license permit in conformance with Section 9-1.2 of the Compton Municipal Code.

13. TERMINATION:

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, this Agreement may be terminated as follows:

13.1 If the Contractor becomes insolvent; that is, it has ceased to pay its debts in the ordinary course of business or cannot pay its debts as they become due, whether or not it has committed an act of bankruptcy, and whether or not insolvent within the meaning of the federal Bankruptcy law, then, the City may, without prejudice to any other right or remedy and after giving the Contractor five (5) days written notice, terminate this Agreement.

13.2 If the Contractor persistently or repeatedly refuses or fails, except in cases for which extensions of time are provided, to supply enough properly skilled workers, property or material, or if he fails to make prompt payment to subcontractors or for materials or labor, or he persistently disregards laws, ordinances, rules, regulations or orders of any public authority Services Agreement – Yunex, LLC
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19 having jurisdiction, then, the City may, without prejudice to any other right or remedy and after giving the Contractor five (5) days written notice, terminate this Agreement.

13.3 If the Contractor fails to perform or breaches any material obligation under this Agreement, then, the City may, without prejudice to any other right or remedy and after giving the Contractor five (5) days written notice, terminate this Agreement.

If the City gives notice of termination, Contractor shall cease immediately all work in progress unless otherwise directed in writing by the City. Upon termination, Contractor shall furnish to the City a final invoice for work performed.

14. 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 Contractor or any of Contractor’s subcontractors), 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 Contract upon any event that renders performance impossible. In such case, City shall be responsible for payment of all expenses incurred to the point at which this Contract is terminated.

15. WAIVERS:

A waiver by either party to this Agreement of any breach of any term, covenant or condition contained herein shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant or condition contained herein, whether of the same or a different character.

16. AMENDMENTS:

This Agreement may be modified or amended only by written document executed by both Contractor 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.

17. NOTICE:

All notices, demands or requests to be given under this Agreement shall be given in writing and conclusively shall be deemed received when: (a) delivered personally, or (b) on the fifth day after the deposit thereof in the United States mail, postage prepaid and addressed as hereinafter provided, or (c) one business day after sent by facsimile transmission.

Contractor: Yunex, LLC
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20 1026 E Lacy Ave
Anaheim CA 92805
Attn: Steven Teal, Dir. of Customer Services
(951) 784-6600
[email protected]
City: City of Compton
205 South Willowbrook Avenue
Compton, California 90220
Attn: Marcus Harris, Interim Public Works
Street Superintendent
(310) 605-5691
[email protected]

18. CONTRACTOR’S BOOKS AND RECORDS:

Contractor shall maintain any and all ledgers, books of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, and other records or documents evidencing or relating to work, services, expenditures and disbursements charges to the City for the period and to the extent required by laws relating to audits of public agencies and their expenditures.

Contractor shall maintain all documents and records which demonstrate performance under this Agreement for the period and to the extent required by laws relating to audits of public agencies and their expenditures.

Any records or documents required to be maintained pursuant to this Agreement shall be made available for inspection or audit, at any time during regular business hours, upon written request by the City or a designated representative. Copies of such documents shall be provided to the City, at its expenses, for inspection when it is practical to do so. Otherwise, unless an alternative is mutually agreed upon, the records shall be available at Contractor’s address indicated for receipt of notices in this Agreement.

19. EXAMINATION AND AUDIT:

This Contract shall be subject to examination and audit of the City, State Auditor of the State of California and/or any duly authorized representative of the federal government, at the request of the City, or as part of any audit of the City, for a period of three (3) years, or longer if required by law, after final payment under this Agreement.

20. EXTENT OF AGREEMENT:

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the parties. This Agreement integrates all of the terms and conditions mentioned herein or incidental hereto and supersedes all negotiations or previous agreements between the parties with respect to all and any part of the subject matter hereof. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create any contractual relations between any subcontractor and the City.

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21 Incorporated herein and made a part hereof are the CITY’s “Request for Proposal for Citywide Traffic Signal and Street Light Maintenance and Emergency Response Services for the City of Compton” and the CONTRACTOR’s Proposal for “Citywide Traffic Signal and Street Light Maintenance and Emergency Response Services” (dated December 18, 2024).

21. GOVERNING LAW, JURISDICTION AND VENUE:

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of California. In the event of litigation between the parties, venue shall lie exclusively 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.

Should any part of this Agreement be declared by a final decision by a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional, invalid, or beyond the authority of either party to enter into or carry out, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Agreement, which shall continue in full force and effect, provided that the remainder of this Agreement, absent the unexcised portion, can be reasonably interpreted to give effect to the intentions of the parties.

22. WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL:

Contractor voluntarily waives its right to a jury trial of any cause of action, claim, counterclaim or cross-complaint in any action, proceeding or hearing on any matter whatsoever arising out of, or in any way connected with, this Agreement, the relationship between City and Contractor, Contractor’s performance on each project, or the enforcement of any remedy under any law, statute or regulation now or hereafter in effect. Contractor shall include this provision for waiver of jury trial right in its contracts with its subcontractors who provide work on any assigned projects, waiving the right of a jury trial in any action involving City as a party, whether by joinder, consolidation, counter-claim, cross-complaint or otherwise.

23. FEDERAL AND STATE WITHHOLDING TAXES:

Contractor shall be responsible for paying when due all federal and state income withholding taxes for all earning under this Agreement. Contractor agrees to indemnify City for any claims, costs, losses, fees, penalties, interest, or damages suffered by City resulting from Contractor’s failure to comply with this provision. Contractor shall be responsible for paying all federal and state income withholding taxes for all earning under this Agreement.

24. CERTIFICATIONS:

CERTIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTOR
I, STEVEN TEAL, HEREBY CERTIFY that I am the Director of Customer Services, U.S., and duly authorized representative of the CONTRACTOR firm of YUNEX, LLC, and that, except as hereby expressly stated, neither I nor the above firm that I represent have:

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22 .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, donation, or consideration of any kind, for or in connection with, procuring or carrying out this agreement.

DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION CERTIFICATION
The Contractor, 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 agency; and  has not been suspended, debarred, voluntarily excluded or determined ineligible by any Federal, State or local agency within the past 3 years; and  does not have a proposed debarment pending; and
 has not been indicted, convicted, or had a civil judgment rendered against he/she/it 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 agency, and dates of action.
[Attach separate page]
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction.

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23 The above certifications are part of this contract. Signing this agreement on the signature portion thereof shall also constitute signature of the above Certifications. ___________________________________________ ___________________ Steven Teal, Director of Customer Services Date

25. 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 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, Contractor has executed this Agreement and the City, by its City Manager, who is authorized to do so, has executed this Agreement.

YUNEX, LLC

CONTRACTOR
Dated: ________________ By _______________________________ Steven Teal, Dir. of Customer Services

CITY OF COMPTON
Recommended for Approval:

By __________________________________ Dated: _____________________ Marcus Harris, Interim Street Superintendent
Public Works Street Maintenance
Department
Approved by:

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24 Dated: __________________ By______________________________________ Willie A Hopkins, Jr., City Manager
Approved as to form:

By __________________________________ Dated: _____________________ Legal Division
ATTEST:

Dated: ___________________ By _____________________________________ Satra Zurita, City Clerk
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25 EXHIBIT A
Description
Assessment Of Existing Street Name Signs
Perform a detailed assessment of all existing street name signs within City limits
Qty um
LS
Price
74,826.67
Ext
Price
Identify signs that are damaged, faded, missing, or not in compliance with current standards, including reflectivity and size Provide a comprehensive report of the existing Condition of each sign, including a prioritized list for replacement or repair.

Inventory Of Street Name Signs 1 LS 53,370.00
Develop and implement a system to create a complete and accurate inventory of all street name signs, including descriptions of locations and condition reports.

Prepare and deliver a digital map or database of street name sign locations.

Installation Of New Or Replacement Signs
Install new or replacement street name signs at locations identified during the assessment phase, in accordance with all applicable safety, accessibility and municipal guidelines.
1 EA 305.00
Provide signposts and hardware necessary for installation where applicable. 1 EA 336.00 Project Management and Reporting 1 YR 24,578.00
Designate a project manager to oversee the assessment, inventory and installation process.

Provide regular updates on project progress, including challenges, delays or additional needs.

Submit final project reports upon completion, including a digital database and photographic documentation of sign installation April 15, 2025
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: COMPTON MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A THREE (3)

YEAR AGREEMENT WITH AND ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO THE

CITY OF VERNON CALIFORNIA FOR THE LEASE OF CENTRAL BASIN GROUNDWATER PUMPING RIGHTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2026,
2026-2027 AND 2027-2028 ($720,000.00)

SUMMARY
Adoption of this resolution will authorize the City Manager to enter into a three (3) year Groundwater Pumping Water Rights Lease Agreement with the City of Vernon California to lease up to 1,500 acre-feet of water rights for Fiscal Years 2025-2026, 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 to offset the amount of imported water the City would need to purchase from other sources, and issue purchase orders in the amount not to exceed Seven Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($720,000.00).

BACKGROUND
The Compton Municipal Water Department (Department) produces groundwater, which can be augmented by purchasing treated water supplied by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD). The City of Compton (City) has 5,780 acre-feet of “Allowed Pumping Allocation” annually. The City supplies approximately 7,200 acre-feet of water annually to meet its customers’ demands. There is approximately 1,420 acrefeet of difference between supply and demand, which is either made up by purchasing water from MWD or by leasing pumping rights from other agencies. The production cost associated with groundwater pumping has historically been more cost-effective than purchasing imported water from other sources.

Water rights are required to pump groundwater from the Central Basin. These rights are valuable and there is a sizable surcharge for pumping more than the rights holder’s allocated amount of water. Each year holders of groundwater rights solicit request for proposals to lease their water rights. This is the amount of water they are not able to carry over into the next fiscal year. This creates an opportunity for other parties to leverage, thereby reducing their supply cost because pumping groundwater is less expensive than purchasing imported water from the MWD.

7. Staff Report – Water Lease Agreement, City of Vernon California April 15, 2025, page 2

STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE
The City of Vernon, California is willing to lease up to 1,500 acre-feet of their allowable pumping allocation of ground water to the City for Fiscal Years 2025-2026, 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 at the unit cost of $160.00 per acre-foot of water totalling Two Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($240,000.00) per fiscal year. The City can utilize this leased allocation to offset the required amount of imported water through MWD connections.

FISCAL IMPACT
Payment to the Licensor will be made in two (2) increments of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($120,000.00) per fiscal year according to the following:

Fiscal Year 2025-2026 due dates are December 15, 2025, and June 15, 2026 Fiscal Year 2026-2027 due dates are December 15, 2026, and June 15, 2027 Fiscal Year 2027-2028 due dates are December 15, 2027, and June 15, 2028 Funds for this expenditure are not to exceed Two Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($240,000.00) for each Fiscal Year (i.e., 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028) and will be allocated in the Department’s Annual Fiscal Year Budget in Account No. 5000-850-000-4251.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution.

JOSE GARFIAS

INTERIM GENERAL MANAGER

MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT
APPROVED FOR FORWARDING:

WILLIE A. HOPKINS

CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. ___________

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

AGREEMENT WITH AND ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO THE CITY OF

VERNON CALIFORNIA FOR THE LEASE OF CENTRAL BASIN
GROUNDWATER PUMPING RIGHTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2026, 2026- 2027 AND 2027-2028 ($720,000.00)
WHEREAS, the Compton Municipal Water Department (Department) produces groundwater, which can be augmented by purchasing treated water supplied by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD); and WHEREAS, the City of Compton (City) has 5,780 acre-feet of “Allowed Pumping Allocation” annually. The City supplies approximately 7,200 acre-feet of water annually to meet its customers’ demands, which leaves approximately 1,420 acre-feet of difference between supply and demand to be made up by purchasing water from the MWD or by leasing pumping rights from other agencies; and
WHEREAS, each year holders of groundwater rights solicit request for proposals to lease their water rights (i.e. the amount of water they are not able to carry over into the next fiscal year), creating an opportunity for other parties to leverage, thereby reducing their supply cost because pumping groundwater is less expensive than purchasing imported water from the MWD; and
WHEREAS, the City of Vernon, California is willing to lease up to 1,500 acre-feet of their allowable pumping allocation of ground water to the City for Fiscal Years 2025- 2026, 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 at the unit cost of $160.00 per acre-foot of water totalling $240,000.00 per fiscal year, which the City can utilize this leased allocation to offset the required amount of imported water; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends Council authorize the City Manager to execute a three (3) year agreement with the City of Vernon, California to lease up to 1,500 acre-feet of water rights for Fiscal Years 2025-2026, 2026-2027 and 2027-2028, and issue a purchase order, upon the approval of the budget, to the City of Vernon, California in the amount of $240,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; and
WHEREAS, funds for this expenditure will be allocated in the Department’s Annual Fiscal Year Budget in Account No. 5000-850-000-4251.

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 a three (3) year Groundwater Pumping Water Rights Lease Agreement with the City of Vernon California whereby the City will be able to lease up to 1,500 acre-feet of groundwater pumping allocation rights during Fiscal Years 2025-2026, 2026-2027 and 2027-2028.

SECTION 2. That funds in the amount of Two Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($240,000.00) for each Fiscal Year (i.e., 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028) for the cost of leased pumping rights during will be allocated in the Department’s Annual Fiscal Year Budget in Account No. 5000-850-0000-4251.

SECTION 3. That a purchase orders in the amount not to exceed Seven Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($720,000.00) is hereby authorized to be issued to the City of Vernon, California for lease of water rights for Fiscal Years 2025- 2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028).

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SECTION 4. That a certified copy of this Resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Manager, City Controller, City Clerk, City Attorney and the Compton Municipal Water Department.

SECTION 5. That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.

ADOPTED this _________ day of __________________, 2025. _______________________________

EMMA SHARIF

MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
ATTEST:
___________________________________
SATRA D. ZURITA

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF COMPTON: ss
I, Satra D. Zurita, 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 ___________________, 2025.

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

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERSNOES: COUNCIL MEMBERSABENT: COUNCIL MEMBERSABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS- ___________________________________
SATRA D. ZURITA

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

WATER RIGHT LICENSE AND AGREEMENT
(Central Basin)
For a valuable consideration, the City of Vernon (Licensor) hereby grants to the City of Compton (Licensee): a license to extract 1,500 acre-feet of Licensor’s Allowed Pumping Allocation allocated to Licensor (or predecessors in interest) under and pursuant to Judgment dated October 11, 1965, and entered in Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 786,656 entitled “Central and West Basin Water Replenishment District vs. Charles E. Adams, et al.” (the Judgement) during the periods commencing July 1, 2025 and continuing to and including June 30, 2028.

Said License is granted subject to the following
conditions:

1. Licensee shall exercise said right and extract the same on behalf of Licensor during the period above specified and put the same to beneficial use and Licensee shall not by the exercise hereunder of said right acquire any right to extract water independent of the rights of Licensor.

2. Licensee shall pay assessments levied on the pumping of said groundwater by the Water Replenishment District of Southern California (District).

3. Licensee shall notify the District that said pumping was done pursuant to this license and shall provide the District with a copy of this signed document.

4. Licensee shall note, in any recording of water production for the period of agreement that said pumping was done pursuant to this license.

5. Licensee’s Allowed Pumping Allocation shall not be increased by the amount hereby leased when computing carryover or allowable over-extraction as provided by Part III, Subpart A and B in said Judgment.

6. Licensee shall pay to Licensor $160 per acre foot for water extraction rights granted under the License. Final amount of Payments to the Licensor shall total $240,000 per Fiscal Year. Payments shall be made as follows:
 FY 25-26 due December 15, 2025 and June 15, 2026
 FY 26-27 due December 15, 2026 and June 15, 2027
 FY 27-28 due December 15, 2027 and June 15, 2028
Any notice given or made in connection with this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered as follows:

To the City of Vernon: Vernon Public Utilities
Attention: Todd Dusenberry, General Manager
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
To the City of Compton: Water General Manager
City of Compton-Water Department
205 S. Willowbrook Avenue
Compton, CA 90220

7. Licensor warrants that is has 1,500 acre-feet of Allowed Pumping Allocation for each period, and that is has not pumped and will not pump or permit or license any other person to pump any part of said 1,500 acre-feet for each of fiscal years 2025- 2026, 2026-2027 and 2027-2028.

8. This Agreement shall be effective upon execution by the parties and shall continue in effect through Fiscal Year 2028, subject to termination at any time by either party in the event of any material breach of any of the provisions contained herein.

Dated: Dated: ____________
Licensor: City of Vernon Licensee: City of Compton
Signed By: Signed By:
_________________________ _______________________
Brian Saeki, City Administrator Willie Hopkins, City Manager Approved as to Form: Approved as to Form:
_______________________ _______________________
Zaynah N. Moussa, City Attorney Legal Division
Attest: Attest:
_______________________ _______________________
Yonnie Parker, Deputy City Clerk Satra Zurita, City Clerk This Agreement may be signed by the parties by facsimile, electronic or digital signature, and such signature shall be deemed valid and binding on the party signing this lease agreement in that manner.

April 15, 2025
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: NEBRASKA JONES

GENERAL SERVICES DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LEASE

AGREEMENT BETWEEN COMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO

PROVIDE SPACE AT THE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT
(700 NORTH BULLIS ROAD)

SUMMARY
The City Council will consider a request by Compton Chamber of Commerce to enter into a five (5) year (i.e. May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2030) lease agreement with the City of Compton City-owned property located at 700 North Bullis Road, Compton, to authorize the leasing of 2,439 square feet of indoor space at the rental rate of Three Dollars and Two Cents ($3.02) per square foot.

BACKGROUND
The City of Compton owns certain real property located at 700 North Bullis Road, commonly known as the “Career link” facility. This property is used as a “shared occupancy” facility, offering indoor space for leasing to outside agencies, organizations, and individuals.

Pursuant to guidance of the City Council, In November 2012, the City Manager implemented a City-wide leasing policy which specifies that lease rates shall be on the square footage of the area(s) subject to the exclusive use/occupation of the tenant and that the standard leasing rate for indoor floor space in a City-owned facility shall be at least One Dollar ($1.00) per square foot. Proposed lease agreements are to address the costs incurred by the City for utilities, maintenance, repairs, security, etc. At the Career link location, staff has identified that cost to Two Dollars and Two Cents ($2.02) per square foot. Thus, the cost to the City will be recovered in a recommended minimal monthly rental rate based on a square footage charge of Three Dollars and Two Cents ($3.02) (i.e. $1.00 per square foot base rental rate plus $2.02 per square foot) for utilities.

On October 22, 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution 25,143, which authorized the City Manager to enter into a Twelve (12) month (i.e. October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020) lease agreement with the Compton Chamber of Commerce to provide indoor

8. Staff Report – Resolution Authorizing 5 yr Lease Agreement Compton Chamber of Commerce - 700 N. Bullis Road – Page 2 space with in the Careerlink facility, for use as a general office. Pursuit to Council discretion and authority, the rental amount for the lease term was reduced to One Dollar ($1.00) per year.

STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE
The Compton Chamber of Commerce (the “Chamber”) is a non- profit organization and has been a pillar in the community since its’ incorporation in 1923 to encourage industries to upbuild the community and to promote the general welfare of the citizens of “The City”.

To bring resources to the homeless and veteran population through the annual veterans stand down. The facility will also be used for such trainings as the counting the homeless trainings and for events/activities such as MLK Day, Black History, annual board meeting and quarterly business awareness meetings.

This proposed lease agreement will provide Chamber of Commerce with exclusive use of the following indoor space at the Careerlink facility:

LOCATION USE SQUARE FEET
Room 10A Office 710 sq. ft.

Storage Storage 1729 sq. ft.

Total Exclusive Indoor Square Footage 2,439 square feet The Chamber believes that having an office at CareerLink allows Compton businesses to have better access to the Chamber and, potentially, to become more aware of the services provided by the Chamber and the CareerLink facility.

The Compton Chamber of Commerce has requested a five (5) year lease agreement commencing (May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2030) to authorize the leasing of a total of 2,439 square feet of indoor space. The Chamber of Commerce shall be responsible for providing the general upkeep, janitorial, custodial, minor repairs and security for their entire areas and the City will be responsible for major and structural upkeep/repairs.

Staff Report – Resolution Authorizing 5 yr Lease Agreement Compton Chamber of Commerce - 700 N. Bullis Road – Page 3

FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of the proposed lease agreement at the requested Three Dollars and Two Cents ($3.02) per square foot for occupation of approximately 2439 square feet of indoor office space will total Seven Thousand, Three Hundred and Sixty-Five Dollars and SeventyEight Cents ($7,365.78) per month in rental fees for use of the City’s facilities.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff has no objection to The Compton Chamber of Commerce request to rent square footage; however, staff is not authorized to offer and lease City-owned property wherein the terms sought by the prospective Tenant may vary from the requirements of the City’s Leasing Policy; that is, waiver of City costs for utilities, etc.; thus, staff makes no recommendation concerning this request. The decision is at the discretion of the City Council.

NEBRASKA JONES, DIRECTOR

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
APPROVED FOR FORWARDING:

WILLIE HOPKINS

CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. __________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LEASE

AGREEMENT BETWEEN COMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO

PROVIDE SPACE AT THE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT
(700 NORTH BULLIS ROAD)
WHEREAS, the City of Compton owns certain real property located at 700 North Bullis Road, commonly known as the “Career link” facility, which is used as a “shared occupancy” facility, offering indoor space for leasing to outside agencies, organizations, and individuals; and
WHEREAS, in November 2012, the City implemented a City-wide leasing policy which specifies that lease rates shall be based on the square footage of the area(s) subject to the exclusive use/occupation of the tenant and that the standard leasing rate for indoor floor space in a City-owned facility shall be at least One Dollar ($1.00) per square foot; and
WHEREAS, additionally, proposed lease agreements are to address the costs incurred by the City for utilities, maintenance, repairs, security, etc. and at the Career link facility, staff has identified that cost to be Two Dollars and Two Cents ($2.02) per square foot; thus, the cost to the City will be recovered in a recommended minimal monthly rental rate based on a square footage charge of Three Dollars and Two Cents ($3.02) for exclusive indoor spaces; and
WHEREAS, Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization and has been a pillar in the community since its’ incorporation in 1923 to encourage industries to upbuild the community and to promote the general welfare of the citizens of “The City”.

To bring resources to the homeless and veteran population through the annual veterans stand down. The facility will also be used for such trainings as the counting the homeless trainings and for events/activities such as MLK Day, Black History, annual board meeting and quarterly business awareness meetings; and

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

Section 1. That the City Manager, upon the approval of the City Attorney is hereby authorized to enter into a five (5) year lease agreement between the City of Compton and Chamber of Commerce to authorize the leasing of 2439 square feet of indoor space at 700 North Bullis Road, Compton (“Career Link” facility), at the rental rate of Three Dollars and Two Cents ($3.02) per square foot for the lease agreement term (i.e. May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2030).

Section 2. That commencing on May 1, 2025, the monthly lease rate shall be Seven Thousand, Three Hundred and Sixty-Five Dollars and Seventy-Eight Cents ($7,365.78) – i.e. Three Dollars and Two Cents ($3.02) per square foot for the total 2439 square feet in the facility leased to Chambers of Commerce.

Section 3. That Account No. 1001-000-000-3420 has been established to receive all facility lease payments.

Section 4. That a certified copy of this Resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Manager, City Clerk, City Controller, General Services, Community Improvement Services-Security Division and the City Attorney.

Resolution No. __________

Section 5. That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.

ADOPTED this _______ day of _____________, 2025.
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EMMA SHARIF

MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
ATTEST:
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SATRA D. ZURITA

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss

CITY OF COMPTON )
I, Satra D. Zurita, City Clerk of the City of Compton, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Compton, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk at a regular meeting thereof held on this _______ day of _____________, 2025.

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

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERSNOES: COUNCILMEMBERSABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERSABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS- ___________ ___
SATRA D. ZURITA

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN

CITY OF COMPTON
AND

COMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
This LEASE AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the CITY OF COMPTON, a municipal corporation of the State of California (hereinafter referred to as “OWNER”) COMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
(hereinafter referred to as “LESSEE”), collectively, the “Parties.” RECITALS:

WHEREAS, the City of Compton (“Owner”), has under its jurisdiction certain real property located at 700 North Bullis Street, Compton, California, also known as the “Career Link” facility (the “Site”); and WHEREAS, on_________ the City Council adopted Resolution No. ______, which authorized the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement with the Compton Chamber of Commerce (“Lessee”) for a period of five (5) years, commencing May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2030; and
NOW, THEREFORE, Owner and Lessee, for the consideration, terms and conditions herein described, mutually agree as follows:

WITNESSETH:

Section 1. Premises. The Owner, for and in consideration of the performance of the covenants and agreements hereinafter contained to be kept and performed by the Lessee and upon the following terms and conditions, hereby leases to the Lessee, and the Lessee hereby hires and takes of and from the Owner, those certain Premises situated in the City of Compton, County of Los Angeles, State of California, more particularly described as:

Compton Career Link Facility
700 North Bullis Street
Compton, California 90220
[The “Site”]
Lessee shall lease approximately 2439 square feet of indoor office space within the Site building (as outlined on the attached Diagram/map of the Site/Premises). Lessee may also have access to and use of shared public spaces within the site.

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2 LOCATION USE SQUARE FEET
Room 10A Office 710 sq. ft.

Storage Storage 1729 sq. ft.

Total Exclusive Square Footage 2439 sq. feet
[The “Premises”]
The Premises are leased in "AS IS" condition and Lessee acknowledges that it has inspected and accepts the Premises in their present condition as suitable for the purpose for which the Premises are leased. Taking of possession by Lessee shall be conclusive to establish that the Premises are in good and satisfactory condition when possession is taken. Owner makes no warranties or representation as to the suitability of the Premises for Lessee's intended use, including without limitation, as to zoning, visibility, traffic count or any other factors.

Section 2. Term. This Lease shall be for a term of five (5) years commencing on May 1, 2025, and shall terminate on April 30, 2030, unless extended or terminated as otherwise provided herein. This Lease shall supersede any previous Leases and/or agreements, written or oral.

Section 3. Rent. During the lease term, the Lessee shall pay rent to the Owner for the leased premises as follows:
 Indoor Space: The Lessee shall lease a total of 2439 square feet of indoor space at a rental rate of Three Dollars and Two Cents ($3.02) per square foot, which includes One Dollar ($1.00) per square foot for the base rental rate and Two Dollar and Two Cents ($2.02) per square foot for utilities. This results in a minimum monthly rental cost of Seven Thousand, Three Hundred and Sixty-Five Dollars and Seventy-Eight Cents ($7,365.78).

Lease payments shall be made by the Owner in advance on the first day of each month throughout the lease term. Any payment not received by the tenth (10th) day of the month shall be considered late, and a Five percent (5%) late fee (penalty) will be applied.

Payments shall be remitted to: General Services Department 205 South Willowbrook Avenue
Compton, California 90220
Attn: Director
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[Please identify your Lease Site on the payment]
[Lease Site: Careerlink Facility – 700 N. Bullis Rd.]
Section 4. Use of Premises. Lessee is entitled to use the Premises during normal building business days/hours (Mondays through Fridays, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.), (excepting legal City holidays) for the following purpose(s) only:

Administrative Offices and Support Services
Lessee shall not use the Premises for any other purposes without the prior written consent of the Owner. Lessee shall not use the Premises for residential purposes or for any commercial purposes not stated herein. Lessee shall not use the Premises for the storage of unusable equipment or property or for the rental or storage of any type of equipment not integral to the purposes of the program.

Use of Premises at Shared Site on City Holidays and Non-Business Hours On those dates designated by the City Council as legal City holidays, the Site (including the Premises) shall be closed. If Lessee desires to use the Premises on a City holiday or during hours not specified above, Lessee shall pay the City the costs (e.g. employees' salary) of providing access to the Premises/Site and for provision of City security (if applicable).

Lessee shall provide written notification to the General Services Department a minimum of three (3) business days in advance of its desire to use the Premises on a City holiday or during non-business building hours. Owner shall provide Lessee with an invoice for the costs owed by Lessee for access/use of the Premises on a City holiday or during non-business building hours, which shall be due and payable on receipt by the Lessee.

Section 5. Delivery of Premises. If Owner, for any reason, cannot deliver the Premises described above to Lessee at the commencement of the term hereof, Owner shall not be deemed to be in default hereunder, nor shall Owner be liable to Lessee for any loss or damage resulting directly or indirectly arising out of or resulting from such failure and Lessee at Lessee’s option, may declare this Agreement to be null and void.

Section 6. Utilities and Other Services. Owner agrees to furnish the following utilities and services at Owner's expense during normal business hours:

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4 a. Electricity for normal lighting and power for office use. Special or additional electrical requirements over and above the standard for general office uses will be charged directly to Lessee.
b. Heating/Cooling.
c. Hot and cold water.
d. Routine maintenance.
e. General/shared security for the Site.

Any and all other types of utilities (e.g. telephone, cable, etc.) and services shall be at the sole expense and responsibility of the Lessee. Prior written approval shall be required for the installation of any utility and/or service that will involve physical alteration of the Premises and/or Site. Lessee shall reimburse Owner for the cost of repairing any and all damages to the Premises and/or Site caused directly or indirectly by Lessee's utility or service provider or its equipment.

Owner shall in no way be liable or responsible for any loss, damage or expense that Lessee may sustain or incur by reason of any change, failure, interference, disruption or defect in the supply or character of the utilities and services supplied to Premises and/or Site, unless directly caused by the active negligence or willful misconduct of the Owner.

Section 7. Assignment and Subletting. Lessee agrees not to sublet the whole or part of the Premises, assign the Lease nor permit the use of the Premises by anyone other than the Lessee, its employees, business invitees, customers and patrons without in each case first securing the written consent of the Owner. Any attempted assignment or subletting of this Lease without the written consent of the Owner constitutes fraud and this Agreement shall be null and void.

Section 8. Alterations and Additions. Lessee shall not make any alterations or construct any additions or improvements in or on the Site and/or the Premises until the Owner has been provided with said plans and specifications for the project. Once the Owner has been provided with said plans and specifications, Owner shall have a fifteen (15) day minimum review period before granting Lessee approval or disapproval of the project in writing. Lessee shall, at the time of the request, specify if they desire to retain ownership and/or possession of the alteration, addition, or improvement subject to plan review by Owner at Lessee’s expense.

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5 Owner agrees that except for structural alterations, the Lessee may remove, during or at the expiration or other termination of the term of this Lease, or of any extension or holdover period thereof, as the case may be, personal property placed or installed in or upon the Site and/or the Premises by the Lessee or under its authority. Any personal property, improvements or additions not removed by Lessee within thirty (30) days after the end of the term, or any extension or holdover period thereof, shall automatically become the property of Owner.

Lessee shall repair any damage to the Site and/or the Premises caused by Lessee’s installation and/or removal of its personal property, alterations, improvements or additions.

Lessee shall, at its sole cost and expense, be allowed to place its typical signage on the Building on the Site upon the Owner's advance written approval.

Section 9. Repairs and Maintenance. Owner shall not be responsible to make any repairs or alterations to the Premises, excepting due to reasonable normal wear and tear, and Lessee assumes any and all cost and liability for the repair and maintenance of the Premises leased herein, unless such repairs, alterations or maintenance are due to Owner’s negligence or willful misconduct.

Lessee agrees to repair any damage caused by Lessee, its employees, contractors, agents or invitees, negligently or otherwise, at its own expense, and maintain the Premises leased and to return said Premises to Owner in as good order, repair and condition as the same were in at the commencement of this Lease. Lessee must obtain prior written approval from the Owner prior to commencing any repairs to the leased Premises.

Lessee shall continue to maintain said Premises in good repair and tenable condition and in compliance with all health, safety and sanitation laws, ordinances and regulations of the State of California and local authorities throughout the term of the Lease.

Lessee agrees to keep Premises in good order and condition at their sole cost and expense. All work done by Lessee on the Premises shall be done in a lawful manner and in conformity with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations. The Premises shall be kept free from any and all liens and charges on account of labor or materials used in contribution to any work thereon.

Unless otherwise required by law or expressly provided for within this Lease Agreement, Owner shall have no liability to Lessee for any condition on the Premises leased herein and Lessee agrees that it has inspected the same, knows the condition and takes this Lease with the Premises in its present condition. Lessee agrees to hold the Owner harmless from any and all liability arising out of or in connection with the use for the Premises leased here by the Lessee, its agents, employees business invitees, customers and patrons, except Lease Agreement – Volunteers of America
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6 to the extent any such liability is attributable to Owner’s negligence or willful misconduct.

Section 10. Insurance. Lessee shall furnish certificates of insurance, along with endorsements, issued to Owner substantiating the fact that it has taken out the specified insurance for the term covered by this Lease, or any extension or holdover period thereof, with an insurance carrier acceptable to the Owner under forms satisfactory to the Owner. Each certificate shall bear an endorsement precluding cancellation or reduction in coverage of any policy covered by such certificate except upon at least thirty (30) days prior written notice to Owner. It is agreed that Owner shall not be liable for the payment of any premiums or assessments on the insurance required.

Lessee shall present evidence of required insurance and certificate of endorsement to Owner no later than the commencement date of this Lease and each and every lease year thereafter. The Lessee shall not occupy the Premises until the Owner has received and approved the required certification. Failure on the part of the Lessee to procure or maintain insurance shall constitute a material breach upon which the Owner may immediately terminate this Lease Agreement.

All insurance required hereunder shall be primary with respect to any insurance maintained by the City and shall not call on the City’s program for contributions. Program(s) of insurance shall include:
a. General Liability. Lessee shall provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Lease Agreement a policy of Commercial General Liability Insurance, inclusive of personal injury liability and broad form property damage coverage, in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence. The coverage shall be written on an occurrence basis. Claims made coverage is not acceptable.
b. Workers’ Compensation Insurance. Lessee shall provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement a program of Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Employer’s Liability Insurance in an amount and form to meet all applicable requirements of the State Labor Code and which specifically covers all persons providing services by or on behalf of the Lessee and all risks to such persons under the Agreement. c. Fire and Casualty Insurance. Lessee shall maintain fire insurance on such party’s own equipment and property or to adequately self-insure the same.

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7 against the perils of fire (with extended coverage), theft, vandalism, malicious mischief, collapse, flood, earthquake, windstorm and physical loss or damage.

Owner will not keep improvements which are constructed or installed and owned by Lessee under the provisions of this Lease insured against fire or casualty, and Lessee will make no claim of any nature against Owner by reason of any damage to the business or property of Lessee in the event of damage or destruction by fire or other cause, arising other than from or out of negligence or willful misconduct of agents or employees of the Owner in the course of their employment.
d. Insurance Endorsements. The liability insurance policy(ies) shall be endorsed with the following language:
(1) The City of Compton and its respective elected and
appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are to be named and covered as “additional insureds” with respect to liability arising out of the activities of the Lessee.
(2) The insurer waives all rights of subrogation against the City. (3) Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the City.
(4) Identify the leased Premises covered by the policy(ies) and the identity of the insured(s).
e. Contractor’s Insurance Requirements. Lessee shall require that any contractors and subcontractors used to perform improvements/repairs to the building structure and Premises as provided in Sections 8 and 9 of this Lease Agreement to provide and maintain during the entire period of performing improvements/repairs the following programs of insurance:
(1) A policy of Commercial General Liability Insurance, inclusive of personal injury liability and broad form property damage coverage, in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) general aggregate. The coverage shall be written on an occurrence basis. Claims made coverage is not acceptable. (2) A program of Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Employer’s Liability Insurance in an amount and form to meet all applicable requirements of the State Labor Code and which specifically covers all persons providing services by or on behalf of the contractor and all risks to such persons. (3) A program of Automobile Liability Insurance with a limit of liability Lease Agreement – Volunteers of America
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8 of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) for each accident. Such insurance shall include coverage for all “owned”, “hired” and “non-owned” vehicles, or coverage for “any auto”.
(4) The Contractor(s) liability insurance policy(ies) shall be endorsed with the following language: The City and its respective elected and appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are to be named and covered as “additional insureds” with respect to liability arising out of the activities of the contractor.

Insurance coverage specified herein constitutes the minimum requirements and said requirements shall in no way lessen or limit the liability of the Lessee and/or its contractors and subcontractors under the terms of the Lease Agreement. Lessee shall procure and maintain, at its own costs and expense, any additional kinds and amounts of insurance that, in its own judgment, may be necessary relating to Lessee’s use of the Premises and improvement/repairs made to the Premises.

Section 11. Losses. Owner shall not be responsible for losses or damage to personal property, equipment or materials of Lessee. Owner will not keep improvements which are constructed or installed and owned by Lessee under the provisions of this Lease insured against fire or casualty, and Lessee will make no claim of any nature against Owner by reason of any damage to the business or property of Lessee in the event of damage or destruction by fire or other cause, arising other than from or out of the gross negligence or willful misconduct of agents or employees of the Owner in the course of their employment.

Section 12. Damage or Destruction.
a. Termination of Lease. If the entire Premises or any material portion thereof are damaged or destroyed by earthquake or other violent action of the elements, or by fire or other casualty such that it is difficult or impossible for Lessee to continue operating its business thereon, then either Owner or Lessee may cancel this Lease as of the date of damage or destruction by delivering written notice to the other within thirty (30) days following the damage or destruction. If the Lease is cancelled, Lessee shall surrender the Premises and shall not be obligated for any further rental payment and Owner shall refund any unearned rent paid in advance by Lessee, calculated at a daily rate based on the regular monthly rental.

Repair of Premises. In the event of any lesser damage by casualty (other than that caused by or do the actions/inactions of the Lessee), Owner shall, at Owner's cost and expense, promptly repair the same to the extent Owner's insurance proceeds are made available to Owner therefor and provided that (a) such repairs, in Owner's reasonable good faith opinion, can be commenced within thirty (30) days of the event which necessitated the repair and restoration, Lease Agreement – Volunteers of America
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9 unless it is not reasonably possible to commence repair and restoration within thirty (30) days from the date of such damage or destruction (without payment of overtime or other premiums) and (b) the cost of such repairs, in Owner's reasonable good faith opinion, will not exceed 50% of the then replacement cost of the Site. If Owner is not required to repair such damage or destruction, then Owner shall, within 30 days from the date of such damage or destruction, either (i) notify Lessee in writing of Owner's election to repair such damage or destruction, in which event Owner shall promptly repair the same, or (ii) notify Lessee in writing of Owner's election to immediately terminate this Lease, in which event this Lease is terminated effective as of the date of such damage or destruction. Lessee may terminate this Lease effective as of the date of any such damage or destruction if Lessee reasonably determines in its good faith opinion that such damage or destruction substantially impairs the satisfactory operation of the Lessee's operations by notifying Owner in writing of Lessee's election to terminate not later than 30 days after the date of such damage or destruction.

Loss Caused by Lessee. If the Premises are wholly or partially damaged or destroyed as a result of the gross negligence or willful misconduct or omission of Lessee, Lessee shall forthwith diligently undertake to repair or restore all such damage destruction at Lessee's sole cost and expense. This Lease shall continue in full force and effect without any abatement or reduction in rent or other payments owed by Lessee, and this obligation of Lessee to repair or restore the Premises shall survive the cancellation of this Lease.

Exclusive Remedy. This Section 12 shall be Lessee's sole and exclusive remedy in the event of damage or destruction of the Premises, and Lessee waives and releases Lessee's rights under California Civil Code Section 1932 and 1933(4).

No damages, compensation or claim shall be payable by Owner for any inconvenience, any interruption or cessation of Lessee's business, or any annoyance, arising from any damage or destruction of all or any portion of the Premises.

Section 13. Hazard Materials. Lessee shall not use any Hazardous Materials in/or on Site or the Premises, except as necessary in the ordinary course of business and in full compliance with all Environmental Laws. Lessee will promptly notify Owner of any release or presence of any Hazardous Material in/on the Premises of which Lessee becomes aware.
a. Remediation. If Hazardous Materials are released at the Site and/or Premises by Lessee, its agents, employees, or contractors, then Lessee is solely responsible for the removal and/or remediation of any Hazardous Materials to the extent required by governmental authorities in compliance with applicable Environmental Laws.
b. Indemnification. Lessee shall indemnify and hold Owner harmless from and against any and all claims, actions, suits, proceedings, loss, liabilities, Lease Agreement – Volunteers of America
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10 damages, fines, costs, or expense (including reasonable attorneys’ fees, consultants’ fees, investigation and laboratory fees, court costs, and litigation expenses), which arise from the presence of Hazardous Materials at the Site and/or Premises released by Lessee or its agents, employees, or contractors.

Section 14. Default. Lessee shall pay said rent to the Owner without deduction, default or delay. In the event of the failure of Lessee to do so, or in the event of a breach of any other terms, covenants or conditions herein contained on the part of Lessee to be kept and performed and if such default continues for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice from Owner to Lessee of such default, this Lease may be terminated. Owner may not terminate the Lease if (a) Lessee cures the default within the thirty (30) day period after notice of default is given, or (b) the default cannot reasonably be cured within thirty (30) days after notice of default is given, but Lessee reasonably commences to cure the default within the thirty (30) day period and diligently and in good faith continues to cure the default. In the event of termination of this Lease, it shall be lawful for Owner to reenter into and upon the Premises and every part thereof and to remove and store at Lessee’s expense all property therefrom and to repossess and occupy the Premises. In addition thereto, Owner shall have such other rights or remedies as may be provided for by law.

Section 15. Holding Over. In case Lessee holds over beyond the term herein provided with the consent, express or implied, of the Owner, such tenancy shall be from month-to-month only, subject to the same terms and conditions of this Lease, but shall not be a renewal hereof. Such month-to-month tenancy shall be terminable on thirty (30) days written notice by either party to the other party.

Section 16. Cancellation Provision. Notwithstanding any other provisions contained herein, either party shall have the right to cancel this Lease, without cause, at anytime, upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the other party.

Section 17. Owner’s Access. Lessee agrees to permit the Owner or Owner’s authorized agents, upon reasonable advance notice, free access to the Premises at all reasonable times for the purpose of inspection of the Premises or for making necessary alterations, improvements or major repairs.

Section 18. Discrimination. The Lessee herein covenants by and for itself, its heirs, executors, administrator, and assigns, and all persons claiming under or through it that this Lease is made, accepted and subject to the following conditions:

That there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of any person or group of persons, on account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, or ancestry, the leasing, subleasing, transferring, use, occupancy, tenure, enjoyment of the Premises herein leased nor shall the Lessee itself, or Lease Agreement – Volunteers of America
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11 any person claiming under or through it, establish or permit any such practice or practices of discrimination or segregation with referenced to the selection, location, number, use of occupancy, of Lessees or vendees in the Premises herein leased.

Section 19. Indemnification. Lessee shall indemnify and save harmless the Owner, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers (collectively hereafter the “Owner”), against any and all damages to property or injuries to or death of any person or persons, and shall defend, indemnify and save the Owner from any and all liability and expense, including 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 in any way resulting from or arising out of Lessee’s, its employees, contractors, agents or invitees negligent or intentional acts in or on the Premises, or from conduct of Lessee, its employees, contractors, agents or invitees practice or business from any activity, work or things done.

This indemnification and hold harmless obligation does not extend to claims arising out of the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Owner.

Section 20. Partnership Disclaimer. Lessee and any and all agents of Lessee shall act in an independent capacity and not as officers or employees of the Owner. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as constituting the parties herein as partners.

Section 21. Vacating Premises. Lessee shall, on the last day of said term or sooner termination of this Lease, peaceably and quietly leave, surrender and yield up to the Owner, the Premises in good order, condition and repair, reasonable use and wear thereof and damage by acts of nature, excepted.

Section 22. Compliance with Laws. Lessee shall at its sole cost and expense, comply with all the laws and requirements of all municipal, county, state and federal authorities now in force, or which may hereafter be in force pertaining to the Premises and use of the Premises as provided by this Lease.

Section 23. Easements and Right of Way. This Lease is subject to all existing easements and right of way. Owner further reserves the right to grant additional public utility easements as may be necessary and Lessee hereby consents to the granting of any such easements. The public utility will be required to reimburse Lessee for any damages suffered by Lessee caused by the construction work on the easement area.

Section 24. Parking Access. Unless specifically provided herein, if off-street parking is provided at the Site of the Premises, Lessee, its employees and invitees may have equal access to non-restricted/non-reserved parking spaces provided to all Lessees on a first-come, first-served basis.

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12 Section 25. Relocation. Lessee acknowledges that Lessee, its employees, contractors, subordinates and assigns are not entitled to any Relocation Payment or Relocation Advisory Assistance due to their occupancy of the Premises.

Section 26. Failure to Perform.In the event of the failure, neglect or refusal of Lessee to do, or perform work, or any part thereof, of any act or thing in this Lease provided to be done and performed by Lessee, Owner shall, at its option, have the right to do and perform the same, and Lessee hereby covenants and agrees to pay Owner the costs thereof on demand.

Section 27. Binding on Successors. Each and all of the terms and agreements herein contained shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors in interest of the Owner, and wherever the context permits or requires the successors in interest to the Lessee.

Section 28. Amendments. This Lease Agreement may be modified or amended only be written document executed by both Lessee and Owner’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 Lease Agreement.

Section 29. Waivers. A waiver by either party to this Agreement of any breach of any terms, covenants or condition contained herein shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant or condition contained herein, whether of the same or a different character.

Section 30. Governing Law and Severability. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of California. In the event of litigation between the parties, venue in state trial courts shall lie exclusively in the County of Los Angeles.

Should any part of this Agreement be declared by a final decision by a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional, invalid, or beyond the authority of either party to enter into or carry out, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Agreement, which shall continue in full force and effect, provided that the remainder of this Agreement, absent the unexcised portion, can be reasonably interpreted to give effect to the intentions of the parties.

Section 31. Notices. All notices, demands or requests to be given under this Lease Agreement shall be given in writing and conclusively shall be deemed received when: (a) delivered personally, or (b) on the fifth (5th) business day after the deposit thereof in the United States mail, postage prepaid, and Lease Agreement – Volunteers of America
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13 addressed as hereinafter provided, or (c) one business day after send by facsimile transmission.

To OWNER: City of Compton
205 South Willowbrook Avenue
Compton, California 90220
Attn: Director, General Services Department
(310) 605-5519
(310) 605-1753 – fax.

With copy to: City of Compton
205 South Willowbrook Avenue
Compton, California 90220
Attn: City Manager
To LESSEE: Compton Chamber of Commerce
700 N. Bullis Road
Compton, California 90221
Attn: Dr. Lestean M. Johnson, President
(310) 631-8611
Section 32. Entire Agreement. This Lease and any exhibits or attachments hereto and incorporated herein constitute the entire agreement of Owner and Lessee. There are no agreements, terms, conditions or obligations other than those set forth herein.

This Lease shall supersede all previous communications, representations or agreements, either verbal or written between Owner and Lessee. This agreement may be modified only by written agreement signed by both Owner and Lessee.

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

COMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/LESSEE
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14 By __________________________________ Dated: ______________ Dr. Lestean M. Johnson, President

CITY OF COMPTON/OWNER
Recommended for Approval:

By __________________________________ Dated: ______________ Nebraska Jones, Director
General Services Department
Approved by:

By __________________________________ Dated: ______________ Willie A. Hopkins, Jr., City Manager
Approved as to form:

By _________________________________ Dated: ______________ Legal Division
ATTEST:

Dated: _________________ By _____________________________ Satra D. Zurita, City Clerk