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COMPTON CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
02/17/2026
4:30 PM - CLOSED SESSION
5:30 PM – PUBLIC MEETING
205 S. WILLOWBROOK AVE
COMPTON, CA 90220
OPENING
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation / Discipline / Dismissal / Release Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
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PRESENTATIONS
2. CHRISTMAS HOUSE LIGHTING REWARDS - Beautification Committee
3. KNOW YOUR CHARTER PRESENTATION - Part 3
4. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS PRESENTATION - CHIRLA
5. HOPICS - ACCESS CENTER - Mayor Emma Sharif
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS AND NON-AGENDA MATTERS
CONSENT AGENDA
Consent items are routine and expected to be non-controversial. They will be acted upon by the Council at one time without discussion unless a Council Member requests an item be removed or discussed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6. JUNE 10, 2025
7. DECEMBER 16, 2025
GENERAL SERVICES
8. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A 3-YEAR SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH CINTAS CORPORATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PROVIDING UNIFORM RENTAL, SAFETY AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER
WITH FORWARD THINKING SYSTEMS, LLC FOR GPS MONITORING
SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SEVEN HUNDRED TEN
DOLLARS AND SEVENTY-ONE CENTS ($710.71)
REGULAR AGENDA
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
10. DISCUSSION: HERITAGE HOUSE HISTORICAL FURNITURE INVENTORY APPROVAL TO RECEIVE - Mayor Emma Sharif
11. DISCUSSION: HISTORICAL SITES - Mayor Sharif
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12. DISCUSSION: PREFERENTIAL PERMIT PARKING
13. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION: SPECIAL LEGAL COUNSEL
NEW BUSINESS
14. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH INNOVATIVE PLAYGROUNDS CO., INC AND ESTABLISH A PURCHASE
ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF FOUR HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-FOUR DOLLARS AND THIRTEEN CENTS ($495,664.13) FOR
THE TUCKER PARK PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
15. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDMENT TO
THE CONTRACTOR'S SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH GENERAL PUMP
COMPANY AND ESTABLISH A PURCAHSE ORDER FOR THE WATER WELL
AND BOOSTER PUMP TECHNICAL AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($500,000.00),
WHICH INCLUDES OUTSTANDING INVOICES, SUBSEQUENT INVOICES,
ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK QUOTATION AND UNFORESEEN CHARGES
INCLUDING LATE FEES
16. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER
WITH SWEEPING CORP OF AMERICA FOR CITYWIDE STREET SWEEPING
SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SIXTY-FOUR DOLLARS AND SIXTY CENTS ($834,364.60)
17. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER WITH MARS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. FOR ENVIRONMENTAL DISPOSAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000)
18. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AND ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER FOR
EMPOWERING REACH FOUNDATION FOR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES USING
HOME-AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (HOME-ARP) FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF ($870,446.12)
19. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AND ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER FOR
FAIR HOUSING FOUNDATION FOR TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE (TBRA) PROGRAM USING HOME-AMERICAN RESUCUE PLAN (HOME-ARP) FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF ($641,077.60)
COUNCIL COMMENTS
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ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: 2/24/2026 5:30 PM
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The Compton City Council meeting was called to order at 4:35pm by Mayor Emma Sharif in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance Ceremonies were also led by Mayor Emma Sharif.
ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: D. Duhart, A Spicer, J. Bowers, Mayor E. Sharif Council Members Absent: L. Darden
Other Officials Present: B. Mims, M. Quinonez, W. Hopkins, Jr.
Other Officials Absent: E. Perrodin
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY
There were no Public Comments on Closed Session Items.
4:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Legal Counsel (Existing Litigation) - Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9
Janette Lievano v. City of Compton 22STCV25910
Nicole Hills v. City of Compton 23CMCV00222
Adriana Shrem v. City of Compton 22CMCV00612
On Motion by Duhart, seconded by Spicer, to go into closed session at 4:36 pm by the following vote on roll call:
AYES: Councilmembers - Duhart, Spicer, Bowers, Mayor E. Sharif NOES: Councilmembers – None
ABSENT: Councilmembers – Darden
On Motion by Duhart, seconded by Darden to reconvene from closed session at 5:36 pm by the following vote on roll call:
AYES: Councilmembers - Duhart, Spicer, Darden, Mayor E. Sharif NOES: Councilmembers – None
ABSENT: Councilmembers – Bowers
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Sharif announced that there was nothing to report out of Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS AND NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Carmelita a proud member of the Compton 125 Historical Society thanked the council for its leadership and unwavering support for all the years they worked with them to preserve the rich history of the city. She noted as they reflect on the 137 th Founder’s Day, they wanted to extend their sincere gratitude to the City Manager and Council District 1, 3 and 4 for standing with the Mayor in her effort to keep history alive and viable in every corner of our community. Thanked the amazing city staff, volunteers, vendors, Sheriffs and everyone else who played a role in this year’s anniversary. She stated that unity was on full display the day of the Founder’s Day celebration, however division still lingers. She noted that as we look ahead, especially in the Election season, we must remember campaigns come and go but communities are permanent. Let’s come together with different skills, different backgrounds, and shared hope. Our challenge now is to carry that spirit forward. We are not a city divided, we are a city of progress, let’s keep walking along that path together.
Minister Pauline Brown thanked those who contributed to the neighborhood, a special thanks to Council and residents who contributed to Founder’s Day she looks forward to doing more with the city.
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Charles Davis addressed the budget. Asked the Mayor and Council to look at page 6 under fiscal year 2025/2026 Revenue and Expenditures. He stated he was addressing the Retirement Fund specifically. He indicated that the total expenses are $27,400,000 and change. He stated that the estimated revenue is $42,364,000 and change. He informed them that the difference is $14,864,000. That means almost 30% more that is needed to pay the bill from state is being collected. The City Charter section 1402 (b) states “ A tax sufficient to meet all the obligations of the city to the state employee’s retirement system for the retirement of city employees, due and unpaid or to become due during the next insuring year.” There is $100 million in the bank. He suggested they take $100 million, reduce it by 30% first, take the $100 million if you short fall take it out of there. He looked at the audit and indicated that when he was City Clerk and he was City Clerk for 30 years they never took that long. He informed them that he had one Controller that used the audit as an excuse to keep their job. He said they repeatedly said it was done but that wasn’t the case. He noted that he supports the Council, but they are getting played.
Tony Hicks V.P. of Compton 125 Historical Society thanked all elected officials and others that came out to celebrate Founder’s Day on May 31, 2025. He requested an update on the Preservation Ordinance. He requested an update on the Heritage House. He gave condolences to the Bowers Family. He expressed that education is very important to him and society. He announced that Compton is starting a new school called CTECH. CTECH stands for Compton Academy of Technology and Innovation. The school is for 9 th to 12 th grade. They are looking for 20 more students interested in Technology and Innovation. If they know of anyone interested, have them contact CUSD. It will be starting this summer.
Kensey Jones stated that the last time he was at the meeting he spoke about the lack of restaurants in Compton. He indicated that he had some friends to come to Compton, but he didn’t have anywhere to take them. They ended up going to Lakewood to a Sports Bar. They have a lot of fast food but there are no sports bars or family restaurants in Compton. He stated they have a Pancake House but no sports bar to watch sports. He asked them to keep the parks in mind. He believes that sports bars and restaurants will bring more people to Compton. He asked the Council to keep these things in mind because there are no places to eat after graduations, etc.
Francis Davis, Sunny Cove Block Club President phases 1, 2 and 3, along with Vice President Betty Gillard and Karen Harris. They recently initiated a grand opening of the Book Nook. The Book Nook allows community members of all ages to read, promote, share interest and intrigue through literature by vision of Vice President Betty Gillard. She stated that this idea exists in other neighboring communities and now exist within our Compton Community of Sunny Cove with supported interest from Parks & Recreation and Chris Alvarez from Tucker Park on Laurel. The Book Nook officially opened Friday, June 6, 2025. In attendance were community residents, library supporters, City Manager Hopkins and Councilmember Bowers of the 3 rd District. They presented City Manager Hopkins with a Taste of the Cove Recipe Book that included favorite recipes from residents, neighbors and friends of Sunny Cove Block Club of Sunny Cove Block Club phase 1, 2 and 3.
Lynn Boone stated that she still follows the City Charter. She noted that the City Clerk is obligated to devote his or her full-time work during business hours to the duties of the office. However it has not been done. She noted that if anyone is being paid and they are not working to full potential they are violating the Charter, it is a misuse of funds. She asked if the Mayor and Council can explain where the $300,000 that belongs to the people of Compton that is designated to pay for missed trash picked up is. She stated that all money must go to the City Treasurer’s Office but it’s not there. She would also like to know and see the resolution for the purchase of the sign in front of City Hall which states what everyone already knows, the days of operation and when the city is open. We can’t even see the sign from Compton Blvd. It seems it’s just there for the people on the train or the blue line which is a misuse of public funds. She also addressed the people of the City of Compton and stated that when you don’t know the City of Compton you are disrespecting the people of Compton. She said that the words in the Charter are the people’s words. It cannot be amended unless it’s voted on by the people. It cannot be changed because of something that one or all of you do not like. She noted that when you don’t follow the Charter and do what you want to do you are disrespecting the people of Compton, the same people you go out and ask for votes from. You disrespect the people that pay for everything here in the city. It is not right or fair. She warned the citizens that an election is approaching and they need to prepare themselves with questions for the candidates that will be running.
3 Maria Vallareal stated she lives in District 1 and she work in District 2 & 3. She noted that she cares about the community of Compton. She noted that families belong together and kids belong with their parents. She spoke concerning ICE expressing that all of us have to think about those we love and not just ourselves. She asked the Council and City Manager to support the Latino community as the Latino community support them during election. She would like the Mayor and Council to represent them with dignity.
Tanya Lewis, District 1, stated concerns regarding remarks she heard at a prior meeting, which she described as disrespectful. She stated she felt verbally mistreated and advised that she filed a complaint alleging verbal abuse. She addressed the Council regarding respect toward elders and expressed dissatisfaction with the response from elected officials. Mayor Sharif intervened to restore order.
Fidel Marquez District 1, expressed dissatisfaction with the City’s response to recent federal immigration enforcement activity. He stated that he believed surrounding cities were more visible in addressing community concerns and requested greater public engagement from elected officials. He urged the City to advocate for residents and requested additional community forums.
Vanessa Cain would like to add something about the taxes. She does want just the pension off the taxes she wants the trash off as well. She noted that Councilmember Bowers was the only one that voted “No” against that issue. She indicated we need that because they have not acted right since the trash tax has been added to our bill. They have been doing whatever they want to do therefore it needs to be removed. In reference to what’s going on in the city, unfortunately. That’s something that happens with black folk, every day we are under attack. She’s hoping that now that all communities are all feeling it maybe they can now bridge some of the gaps. She stated that terrorizing people is something all of us have felt. We understand it that’s why we didn’t want a Trump. Citizens are being attacked by ICE unfortunately it’s going to go on for four years, but we have to stand up to it. Black people know but you have to keep pushing the line. To the Latino community push the line, they need leadership, they need to meet, discuss important things and do what needs to be done and they will see change take place.
Mayor Sharif read the official statement that was put out from the city. It read “the City of Compton’s top priority is the safety, dignity and well-being of everyone in our community. We understand that recent developments have caused fear, frustration and uncertainty but we urge everyone to remain peaceful. Violence and the destruction of property is not the solution. I want to thank the LA County Sheriff Department for its continued partnership with the City of Compton.
We have been assured that the LA County Sheriff is not coordinating with ICE and we appreciate their ongoing efforts to keep our city informed and focus on the safety of our residents. At this time the city is working closely with our community partners to provide resources and support to those in need. It is especially important for individuals and families to know their rights when it comes to immigration enforcement. We stand for rights and dignity of every resident regardless of background or immigration status. Mayor Sharif, City of Compton.” Mayor Sharif asked Lt. Collins to come up and give an update. Lt. Collins apologized for his tardiness indicating he had just completed a meeting with the Sheriff wherein they provided civil rest updates. He stated that it didn’t start out as an enforcement. He indicated that while federal partners were staged, they were confronted by protestors and that’s when the issue began to boil over. He informed them that they have two Deputies and one Sergeant injured. One deputy twisted his ankle real bad. One was hit in the eye with a glass bottle. The 3rd person was hit with a firearm to the face. He reported there were two arrests that Saturday. They had one damaged vehicle. They had one use of force where a person was throwing bottles and the deputies tased that person. He reiterated that the Sheriff Department is not in any civil enforcement. Their involvement has been in protecting the federal partners as they are law enforcement and if they ask for help, they will provide that help and assistance. It is to protect their buildings, properties and keep their deputies safe. There is a thing called mutual aid which means if other law enforcement agencies ask for their assistance, as part of the Mutual Aid Agreement they will assist their partners. They are short staffed but will do what they can. They haven’t gone to the 12-hour schedule as of yet, at some point soon days off will be cancelled, and all their staff will be more involved. He advised that they are not aware of when the federal partners are in the area because they do not let them know. 4 Councilmember Duhart inquired as to whether it was true that ICE was on Willowbrook. Lt.
Collins responded that it was not true.
Councilmember Duhart asked if ICE had apprehended any citizens within the city? Lt. Collins advised her that an individual was arrested on Saturday for throwing rocks and was arrested by the Sheriffs. Councilmember Duhart inquired about the activities that were happening on Atlantic and Alondra Blvd. She asked, isn’t that considered the County and not Compton? Lt. Collins indicated that it’s part County and part Compton.
Mayor Sharif stated that she’s received several calls informing her that ICE was there. She also received a call that ICE was at Walmart on Long Beach Blvd. She asked Lt. Collins, was that true? Lt. Collins replied, advising that if they were there, he could not confirm that because they don’t tell them their location and there’s nothing, they can do about it because they don’t interfere with them. Mayor Sharif asked what recourse if any, when it comes to what they can do to protect the citizens from ICE? Lt. Collins advised that there is not much they can do. If the people were to attack the federal agencies while doing their duties and they ask for their assistance, they would be involved with gathering citizens but nothing dealing with immigration status.
Councilmember Duhart asked if the situation on Willowbrook on 100/1000 street called Operation Safe Street. Lt. Collins replied no that’s a gang unit. He informed them that they were looking for an individual. The FBI was working with Operation Safe Street, which is the gang unit.
They were trying to get the people off the train tracks while the deputies were blocking the street.
They are not involved nor do they coordinate anything dealing with ICE.
Fire Chief Simpson advised that they opened the EOC in case they needed to activate it with additional equipment. He stated that this weekend they were monitoring and were in close contact with dispatch. He informed them that with any incidents that occur they learn from some of the mistakes that might have taken place and in this incident, they discovered there were some improvements that are needed on the communication line. He informed them that they are looking forward to developing a system to make things run much smoother.
Councilmember Bowers noted the EOC was activated and Council did not receive any notification whatsoever. He advised that no Code Red Alert went out and asked, who heads the management team for such incident? Chief Simpson responded that the EOC has been open on several occasions and Council was not notified, however the City Manager was well aware of the EOC being virtually opened. He stated that in reference to Code Red, nothing was sent out on Code Red because on their end, it wasn’t necessary for anything to go out on Code Red at the time.
Councilmember Bowers advised him that he was there and witnessed the activity. He stated it wasn’t just the Arco station but there were other car fires in Compton. He noted there were calls from citizens asking what was going on. He informed him that the citizens should have been apprised of that in the event they needed to take some kind of action, and the Council should have been advised. Chief Simpson reiterated that there were no incidents reported to dispatch that were necessary for Code Red. He indicated that Councilmember Bowers was referring to another car fire that occurred which was close to the Alondra and Atlantic area. He indicated that, that incident was actually called in by the County’s perimeter and set up in that particular location where they had already had units that were dispatched through a pallet fire that occurred in Paramount. They sent those units out to extinguish the car fire. A car fire was never reported to the City of Compton Fire Department or their dispatch. Councilmember Bowers stated that he stands on the fact that they should have been notified of the activity. He believes it was a potential hazard and they were not informed.
CONSENT AGENDA
On Motion by Duhart, seconded by Spicer, the Consent Agenda was approved by the following vote on roll call:
AYES: Councilmembers - Duhart, Spicer, Bowers, Darden, Mayor E. Sharif NOES: Councilmembers – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. MARCH 18, 2025
5 HUMAN RESOURCES
3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
ESTABLISHING THE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COMPTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH PURCHASE
ORDERS WITH TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING SOLUTIONS, NEW HOLLAND
SCOTT EQUIPMENT, QUINN COMPANY, SONSRAY MACHINERY AND
CARSON TRAILER, INC. FOR THE ACQUISITION OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT FOR
THE PUBLIC WORKS STREET MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($580,000)
WATER DEPARTMENT
5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT AND ESTABLISH PURCHASE ORDERS TO INFOSEND, INC. FOR DATA
PROCESSING, PRINTING, AND MAILING SERVICES IN AN ANNUAL AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED NINETY-EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($198,000.00) FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025 THROUGH 2028
REGULAR AGENDA
NEW BUSINESS
6. On motion by Duhart, seconded by Darden A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION CONTRACT
WITH ONLINE SOLUTIONS, LLC AND ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE
PROVISION OF CLOUD COMPUTING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
SOFTWARE, ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO
MULTIPLE CITY DEPARTMENTS ($283,500) was approved by the following vote on roll call:
AYES: Councilmembers - Duhart, Spicer, Bowers, Darden, Mayor E. Sharif NOES: Councilmembers – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
Councilmember Spicer asked if the contract would have to be renewed every year. City Manager Hopkins replied that it is set up for 36 months from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028
7. On motion by Darden, seconded by Bowers A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A TWELVE (12) MONTH AGREEMENT WITH
THE COALITION FOR HUMANE IMMIGRANT RIGHTS (CHIRLA) FOR THE LEASE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 700 NORTH BULLIS ROAD was approved by the following vote on roll call:
AYES: Councilmembers - Duhart, Spicer, Bowers, Darden, Mayor E. Sharif NOES: Councilmembers – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
Councilmember Duhart needed clarity regarding the statement on page 2, second paragraph. She asked if June 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025, were the correct dates because the next paragraph was changed from 2024 to 2025 through May 31, 2026.
6 City Manager Hopkins replied indicating it doesn’t overlap. He stated that the original authorization in August 2023 was to enter into a 12-month agreement that was from June 2024 to May 2025 and the agreement would carry them to May of 2026.
Mayor Sharif asked if it was a 12-month contract? City Manager Hopkins confirmed that it was.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Duhart offered the following communications/announcements:
On June 6, 2025, she attended the Western States Carpenters Grand Opening at the Carson Training Center. Local 323 Carpenters have played a vital role in building landmark projects including The Crypto Arena, LAX and the Intuit Dome. Their craftsmanship and dedication to infrastructure help to advance the lives of trade workers throughout inner cities. Congratulations on this exciting endeavor.
Last Saturday was an eventful and inspiring day as she had the honor of attending several meaningful events including the Cricket Pitch Ceremony, The Swearing in Ceremony for Senator Laura Richardson and the 65th Annual New Frontier Democratic Gala. The Cricket Pitch Ceremony was held at Kelly Park and hosted by the Southern California Junior Cricket Academy. She gave special thanks to the Academy for their commitment to providing our young people with access to diverse sports and learning experiences. We look forward to seeing the next generation of athletes grow, compete and thrive on the new field. The Swearing in Ceremony for Senator Laura Richardson was inspiring, well attended and displayed a true celebration of leadership and public service. She congratulated Senator Richardson again and said she looks forward to working alongside her. The 65 th Annual New Frontier Democratic Gala honored Cynthia Mitchell Heard, CEO of L.A. Urban League, Stacy Ford, President of the Local 685 L.A. County Probation Union, Lillian Wilson, Financial Secretary for the New Frontier Democratic Club and our very own Mike Gipson, Assemblymember of the 65th District and Chairman of the Revenue and Taxation Committee. She said congratulations to each of the Trailblazers whose dedication continues to uplift and empower communities throughout L.A. County and beyond. It was a privilege to witness their contributions being honored. On June 21, 2025, from 11am to 4pm she will be hosting a Juneteenth Celebration in collaboration with NHS Neighborhood Housing Services located at 1051 W. Rosecrans Avenue. Come out and enjoy a day filled with food, entertainment, live music and home buying workshops. She encouraged everyone to celebrate freedom, culture and community together.
EMS Course is offering a transformative five-month program that includes EMT Training, ride alongs, life coaching and mentorship, job readiness training, a $1500.00 per month stipend and job placement assistance after graduation. To apply or for further information visit comptonemscorps.org.
She clarified her request for proposal for a kiosk as an extension of our services for the Treasurer and City Clerk’s office. She stated that she is in full support of the city purchasing multiple kiosks to be installed at key locations such as City Hall, Dollarhide and potentially other city owned properties. She noted that rather than having separate kiosks for each department she recommends a unified kiosk system that consolidates functions from both offices. Ideally a single kiosk should allow residents to complete multiple tasks such as paying water bills and submitting public records requests in one location. She gave special thanks to the residents of Compton and the dedicated city staff for stepping up to help clean the residuals of Saturday’s protest activity. She wished her cousin Walter Ray Lang a Happy 75 th Birthday. She encouraged everyone to always remember to eat, shop and buy Compton a safe, clean and friendly city.
Councilmember Spicer offered the following communications/announcements:
7 On June 12, 2025, at 1:00 pm. The Recreation Department presents a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Cesar Chavez Park, located at 1812 N. Santa Fe. They have a brand-new apparatus and repaved basketball courts. He announced that this is the 3 rd park they have been able to rehab in their district. He gave a shout out to the recreation team and staff for making it happen.
On June 14, 2025, he and Artist Jason Martin or Problem will be hosting a Father/Daughter Sneaker Ball sponsored by Shiek Shoe Store, Stus Audio, Pro Club and Candy Custom Tennis Shoes. They will have buffet style dinner, live DJ, dancing, 360 photo booth, sneaker showcase runway and interactive games and activities. The event will be held at Dollarhide Community Center, 301 N. Tamarind Ave. between 2pm and 5pm. It is a completely free event however you have to register at [email protected]. Children of all ages are wEOCome.
On June 18, 2025, Power Legacy and the Plugs will host a second nonprofit workshop series. They will take place on the 3 rd Wednesday of every month between 1-4 pm or 5- 8pm. For registration email [email protected].
On June 13, 2025, The Southern California Greek Picnic Charity Basketball Tournament will take place at Lueders Park, 1500 E Rosecrans for all Greek organizations . Total prize winnings are $1000.00. The suggested donation is $5.
On June 25, 2025, Hands in the Kitchen, Culinary Workshops sponsored by Trap Kitchen and Planet Health Compton. It will be held at Dollarhide. This event is for ages 12 -24. For more information email [email protected].
Councilmember Spicer asked for an update on cleaning up the railroad tracks. There is a restaurant on Compton Boulevard considered L.A. County called Boulevard Gastro Club located at 4309 E. Compton Blvd. He visits frequently, the food is amazing and they have great beer and TV for watching sports. They are doing a Father’s Day special that includes smoked oxtails, smoked ribs, smoked brisket and smoked pulled pork.
Councilmember Bowers offered the following communications/announcements:
Councilmember Bowers emphasized that the priority has always been Public Safety and well-being of all Compton residents. They understand heightened concerns within our communities, and we are committed to assuring that everyone feels secure accessing local services and resources without fear. He asked everyone to stay peaceful and come together in unity.
Councilmember expressed that he is grateful for the opportunity to partner with community organizations in our Parks and Recreation Department on a number of events that support, uplift and engage our residents. He reiterated that Tucker Park Book Nook opened June 6, 2025. It was a very nice event that included food, fun and he urged the community to support the library. He gave two thumbs up to Sunny Cove. On June 13, 2025, from 10am to 2pm his office alongside the Parks and Recreation and partners, Michealson Found Animals and Tent Ears will host another Compton Animal Wellness and Pet Pantry event at Walter Tucker Park. This free event will provide spay and neuter services, microchipping, vaccinations, ID tags, pet food and flea treatment. They will also revisit those that signed up for services previously on a first come first serve basis.
He encouraged pet owners to take full advantage of this opportunity. On June 13, 2025, at 11am the Council in partnership with the Compton Entertainment Chamber of Commerce will host a Father’s Day Luncheon at Dollarhide Community Center. This event will honor all fathers including selected men from cities who have made an impact on their community.
On June 16, 2025, from 11am to 3pm join them at Walter Tucker Park for a Father’s Day celebration in collaboration with Dr. Stanley W. Prince. He honored to have Walter Tucker Jr. opened. The celebration will include food, music, games, friendly competition, raffles and photo booth in the heart of Sunny Cove Community at 650 W. Laurel St. 8 Councilmember Bowers recognized and thanked the dedicated Recreation staff at Burrell MacDonald Park and Walter Tucker Park. Their creativity, commitment and consistent efforts to bring new programming and meaningful partnerships to our neighborhood is greatly appreciated.
As Councilmember he remains committed to fostering community unity by prioritizing public safety and assuring our residents are always supported.
Councilmember Darden offered the following communications/announcements:
On June 5, 2025, she along with City Manager Hopkins, other staff members and Councilmembers visited and toured Vallarta Market on Alondra Blvd. They were impressed and looking forward to them coming to Compton. On June 7, 2025, she participated in the Kick-off Grand Opening Ceremony of the New Cricket Pitch at Kelly Park. She congratulated Mistaf Acon and the Southern California Junior Cricket Academy for bringing the sport of Cricket to Compton. She also attended the Community Swearing in of Senator Laura Richardson as well as the New Frontier Democratic Gala.
On June 11, 2025, there will be an Audit Committee Meeting in the Council Chambers a 3pm. This meeting is open to the public. Key items on the agenda are 2022/2023 audit complete update, progress on 2023/2024 audit and fiscal year 2022/2023 audit. She encouraged everyone to please come out to get firsthand information from the Audit Committee.
On June 12, 2025, she attended the Cesar Chavez Park New Playground Equipment Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. She will try to attend the Pinning Ceremony for new Firefighters however both events are at the same time, 10am.
On June 13, 2025, from 11am to 2pm she will be attending and participating in the Annual Father’s Day Program sponsored by Councilmember Bowers. On June 16, 2025, all residents are invited to attend a very important, special community meeting featuring L.A. County Assessors Office of Jeffery Prang. Executives from his office will share vital information about the services provided by the Assessor’s Office that support homeowners throughout L.A. County. They will be discussing Proposition 19, Wildfire Disaster Recovery and property tax system process at Dollarhide Community Center from 4 -5pm.
On June 21,2025, from 11am to 6pm the 5 th Annual Juneteenth Celebration will be held at Cliff Texas Style Burritos at 408 W. Alondra Blvd.
Councilmember Darden asked residents to always call Republic for bulky waste. Call them at 800-299-4898. You can place 6 items per quarter. For illegal dumping call Valley Vista at 800- 442-6454.
She would like to close in Memory of Christian Eric Forbes Patton, son of General Services Richard Patton. The viewing will be on June 13, 2025, at Angeles Funeral Home, 3875 Crenshaw Blvd. Services will be June 14, 2025, at the same address. She asked everyone to please keep the family in prayer during this difficult time.
Mayor Sharif offered the following communications/announcements:
Mayor Sharif announced that last week Gov. Gavin Newsom visited Clinton Elementary School in Compton. The purpose was to launch a Golden State Literacy Plan, a major statewide initiative to improve student reading outcome. The plan includes employing over 1000 literacy coaches to schools with the greatest needs, including ours. She is proud Compton was chosen to have launched this effort and excited about the lasting impact it will have on our students and educators.
9 June 5, 2025, she had the distinct honor of attending the Dominguez High School graduation at the new Compton High campus. She extended her heartfelt congratulations to the class of 2025. They were honored to have former Vice President Kamala Harris in attendance celebrating this incredible milestone with the students. On June 6, 2025, she attended the Grand Opening of the new South L.A. Local 325 Western State Carpenter’s Training Center in Carson. It’s on the borderline between Carson and Compton. It is there to benefit our residents as well and will serve as a vital resource for training and workforce development in our region.
On June 7, 2025, she participated in the Kick-off Grand Opening Ceremony of the New Cricket Pitch at Kelly Park. Special thanks to Mistaf Acon and the Southern California Junior Cricket Academy for bringing the sport of Cricket to Compton. She also attended The Swearing in Ceremony for Sen. Laura Richardson, a powerful and inspiring event celebrating the leadership of another strong woman in public office. The presence of Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Mayor Karen Bass and other officials made the event even more beautiful. She attended the 65 th Annual New Frontier Democratic Gala. The theme was the Task is Ours Unity Win Our Democracy. They gave a special tribute to Assemblyman Gipson who received the Burrell Davis Special Recognition Award. It was a wonderful night of celebration and unity.
She and Councilwoman Lillie Darden are partnering with Assessor Jeffrey Prang for special Community Meeting where vital information will be provided for residents. She’s asking everyone to come to this important meeting.
She is partnering with the L.A. County Public Defender’s and will be hosting an Expungement Fair. The event is be held at Dollarhide Community Center from 10am to 2pm. For more information contact the Public Defender’s Office at 310-603-7271. She adjourned in the memory of Marion Purdue, long time resident of Compton since 1953 who passed away at the remarkable age of 95. He and his wife Irene were married for 74 years and made Compton their home on South McKinley Avenue. She honored his legacy and the many years he spent in our community. Our heartfelt condolences to his family during this difficult time.
She thanked everyone for coming out and encouraged everyone to continue to support one another, stay connected and stay involved.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Duhart, second by Darden, the meeting was adjourned at 7:02 pm by the following vote on roll call:
AYES: Council Members – Duhart, Spicer, Bowers, Darden, Mayor Sharif NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
_____________________________________ ____________________________________ SATRA D. ZURITA EMMA SHARIF
CITY CLERK CITY OF COMPTON MAYOR CITY OF COMPTON
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December 16, 2025
The Compton City Council meeting was called to order at 4:30pm by Mayor Sharif in the Dollarhide Community Center. The Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance Ceremonies were also led by Mayor Sharif.
ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: D. Duhart, L. Darden, Mayor E. Mayor Sharif Council Members Absent: A. Spicer, J. Bowers
Other Officials Present: S. Zurita, W. Hopkins, Jr.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Legal Counsel representing the City of Compton and various City Officials including all member of the City Council at various times. Briefly summarized that Mr. Perrodin voluntarily resigned as City Attorney on Monday, December 8, 2025. He was not terminated and his resignation was not requested. He offered it because as he explained through his attorney, he wishes to retire immediately and wishes to retire immediately and begin drawing his retirement benefits. So he has voluntarily resigned. The City accepted his resignation and as part of the discussions, he indicated that he wished to resolve all of the litigation.
City Council was recommended to accept his resignation and the City agreed to dismiss its lawsuit against Mr. Perrodin for failure to do his job. Also, Mr. Perrodin agreed to dismiss his taxpayers lawsuit against the City of Compton and against the City Council of Compton. The settlement was reached in the amount of $200,000. There is also a provision in the agreement that defamatory statements against each other are prohibited.
On Motion by Duhart, seconded by Darden, the meeting was recessed to Closed Session at 4:32pm by the following vote on roll call:
AYES: Councilmembers – D. Duhart, L. Darden, Mayor Sharif NOES: Councilmembers – None
ABSENT: Councilmembers – A. Spicer, J. Bowers
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Eric J. Perrodin v. Compton City Council et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 24STCP02047
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) City of Compton v. Eric J. Perrodin, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 25STCP00911
On Motion by Duhart, seconded by Darden, the meeting was Reconvened at 5:47pm by the following vote on roll call:
AYES: Councilmembers – D. Duhart, J. Bowers, L. Darden, Mayor Sharif NOES: Councilmembers – None
ABSENT: Councilmembers – A. Spicer
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Sharif reported that City Council met in Closed Session regarding Eric J. Perrodin vs.
Compton City Council Case No. 24STCP02047 and the City of Compton vs. Eric J. Perrodin, Case No. 25STCP00911. The Council approved the settlement of both matters by unanimous vote. The settlement agreements will be made available by the City Clerk upon final execution, as required by law.
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PRESENTATIONS
3. Presentation – Special Legal Counsel Services – Top Qualified Respondents was removed from the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS AND NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Randall Hicks expressed concerns regarding the upcoming Permanent Parking Ordinance. He opposes its implementation, stating that it conflicts with the city’s longstanding reputation for inclusivity and may impose undue restrictions. Mr. Hicks emphasized the city’s goal of encouraging economic activity in Compton and noted issues with the ordinance beginning in the farms area, as these are agricultural zones rather than single-family residential properties. He advocates for alternative management strategies and proposes that an open forum be held to discuss potential solutions.
Dr. Jace Dawson from District 2 came to reclaim his story. He stated he was asked to run for office by his neighbors and friends. His opponent fabricated charges and weaponized the system against him but a judge saw the truth. The case was a sham, fully dismissed, deemed a frivolous waste of the court’s time and a transparent political set up. They used fear and false evidence against him as well as innocent volunteers including seniors and youth. He is committed to serving on behalf of Compton. His commitment to the City of Compton is unbroken. He loves Compton.
Harold Compton had a complaint concerning how he was wrongfully treated by Code Enforcement. He was wrongfully terminated from Compton College and mentioned a lot of family issues.
Marcello Castello, Operations Director for I.T.S., discussed traffic hazards and safety concerns.
His company is located at 455 Victoria St. Victoria has become a dangerous area due to several accidents including four fatalities in recent years one of which involved an employee struck by a vehicle last year. Contributing facts such as speeding, lack of signage and poor visibility has heightened these concerns, especially during peak hours Their concern is for their employees.
Drivers swerving to avoid potholes have led to more accidents.
Daniel Sanchez spoke regarding the Richland Farm parking permits issues. He just bought his home three months ago. He will be affected because he has family that come over every day to care for their animals. He wants a solution and would like a meeting soon to resolve the issues.
They need more information concerning the parking permits.
Patricia Gonzales, Vice President of Compton Latino Chamber of Commerce extended gratitude to Captain Victor Puebla for attending their community meeting last Thursday and for his commitment to listening, engaging and creating space for smaller focus circles where residents and business owners can share their concerns. His willingness to listen to the community directly and work toward a practical solution reflects true community leadership. She thanked David Bennett and the Water Operations staff for stopping by and introducing themselves as well as joining them to provide clarity regarding residents’ water bills. She thanked residents and business owners for attending. She encouraged the residents to come out to the meetings to address their concerns.
Maria Villareal, President of the Compton Latino Chamber of Commerce, attended the Public Safety Community Meeting where Mr. Leroy Guillory announced his resignation. She noted that the resignation process should be documented and recommended to the Mayor and Council that, before appointing anyone to a position of authority, especially in Public Safety or a trusted position, a thorough background review is essential.
Jerry Guerrero, a Food Safety Instructor for the processing, manufacturing industry and also for the restaurant industry. Consultant, helps ensure consumer and child safety in the area. Next year, he plans to organize an event for people experiencing homelessness and hunger in the City of Compton.
Marjorie Shipp thanked the City Manager for the vision for Compton Blvd. and the Christmas decorations. She thanked the City Council as well. She had concerns regarding fraudulent use of 3 the city issued credit cards. She believes it’s a repeat of twenty years ago where Councilmembers went to jail. She is a long-time resident of Richland Farms.
Josie Reynaga (Asked for an interpreter). The interpreter read the following: She has lived in Richland Farms for twenty-five years. She doesn’t understand the parking permits. If they want to move forward against the will of the residents, the residents will do everything in their power to remove them from office in future elections. She needs them to work and listen more. She feels what’s being done is racist against the Latinos.
Councilmember Bowers explained that this is not a Jonathan project, it is a city decision. It’s not five people requesting this, it is multiple people, which is why the city is taking action. It’s a traffic problem throughout the city, not just Richland Farms.
Fidel Marquez read an injunction regarding the misappropriation of taxpayer’s money.
Vanessa Cain continued where Fidel Marques left off and read Penal Code 1871 concerning misappropriation of funds and using credit cards. She believes the charges made by Councilmember Spicer are illegal. As far as parking, she suggested that they get them in every district so no one could claim racism.
Mayor Sharif noted that the first group of public speakers had been allowed to speak. She stated that the City Council would proceed with the agenda and return later to allow the remaining speakers to provide their comments. Mayor Sharif then moved to the Consent Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
City Clerk Zurita noted that there needs to be an amendment to the minutes, specifically at the adjournment. On Motion by Duhart, seconded by Darden, the Minutes for May 20, 2025, the meeting was adjourned in memory of Martha C. Bowers at 7:59 pm by the following vote. This information was left off and she wants to make sure it is memorialized in the minutes. These minutes were approved with the amendment by the following vote on roll call:
On Motion by Duhart, seconded by Darden, the Consent Agenda was approved by the following vote on roll call:
AYES: Councilmembers – D. Duhart, J. Bowers, L. Darden, Mayor Sharif NOES: Councilmembers – None
ABSENT: Councilmembers – A. Spicer
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. May 20, 2025 (Approved with amendment)
REGULAR AGENDA
NEW BUSINESS
5. On motion by Duhart, seconded by Darden “REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE TRAVEL FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS – LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS ACADEMY – SACRAMENTO, CA – JANUARY 21, 2026 TO JANUARY 23, 2026
AYES: Councilmembers – D. Duhart, J. Bowers, L. Darden, Mayor Sharif NOES: Councilmembers – None
ABSENT: Councilmembers – A. Spicer
4 The Councilmembers listed below will be attending:
Elected Official Attending Conference
Mayor Emma Mayor Sharif Yes
Councilmember Deidre M. Duhart Yes
Councilmember Andres Spicer Absent
Councilmember Jonathan Bowers Yes
Councilmember Lillie Darden Yes
Mayor Sharif reopened Public Comments.
Lynn Boone noted that the Regular Agenda, New Business item, since Council got the credit cards, they don't list on the agenda where they are going. She stated that the credit cards are obviously why they settled with Perrodin because he started the investigation on the credit cards.
However the investigation will continue. She apologized to the citizens, indicating that during the beginning of the elections in 2023 she lost her two sons and could not continue campaigning. She announced that she endorsed City Clerk Zurita, however she realized she made a mistake. She stated that out of the two that were running she didn’t think that Vernell was good enough to run for City Clerk because she felt she didn’t know enough. However, City Clerk Zurita wants to attack the charter. She suggested a meeting concerning the parking situation.
Mayor Sharif clarified that travel was in fact on the agenda in 2015 when she first came to the city.
City Manager Hopkins noted that he never defamed anyone, any elected official or employees.
He wanted the record to reflect that Lynn Boone continues to come up and slander him.
Daniel Zapada said he has experienced all aspects of Richland Farms. He recommended holding more Town Hall Meetings about Richland Farms and suggested scheduling them outside the holiday season.
Jose Marquez stated he’s back because he wants to make sure they are standing firm regarding the parking issue. He feels they are being discriminated against. He would like an extension of the effective date. The properties will be worth millions of dollars and that is more money for Compton.
Brenda Castillo, a Richland Farm resident read Section 1294. She asked why the City isn’t following its own Ordinance. She noted only forty homes have applied however the overwhelming majority do not desire parking permits. She indicated the Council needs more input from the residents. She noted there was a meeting at Dollarhide, and the Council did not have answers. She requested that the Council listen to them.
Lloyd Wilkins from Richland Farms stated the Council has been trying to destroy Richland Farms since the 1960’s.
Richard Earl thanked them for the parade and the decorations on Compton Blvd. He stated that parking is a real problem in Compton because Compton does not have any parking rules. He suggested that the Council make sure that when developers build in the city, parking is included.
He thanked Council for repairing Wilmington.
Patricia Rivera Regional Administrator for Southern Area of L.A. County Library announced they recently appointed a new permanent Community Manager at the Compton Library and introduced Bredny Rodriguez who was recently appointed as the permanent Community Library Manage for the Compton Library. She asked everyone to help her welcome Bredny to the Compton community.
Bredny Rodriguez introduced himself and advised he would be attending Council Meetings. He announced they are having the Winter Reading Club from December 15, 2025, through January 12, 2026. The goal is one million minutes of reading during winter break. He welcomed everyone to the library. He looks forward to seeing the rest of the community at the weekly meetings. 5 Marabel Laura & Marguerite Fluker spoke on behalf of the Beautification Committee in regards to the Christmas House Decoration Contest. They expressed their gratitude to City Manager Hopkins and the Council for their support and encouragement in making the contest possible. They received 140 entries. District one had forty-six responses, District two had thirty- two responses, District three had thirty responses and District four had twenty-two responses. They wished Mayor Sharif a Happy Birthday.
Lisa McClelland requested that Water Aerobics return. She reported that kids are using dangerous inhalants (she presented the packaging of the inhalant). She stated they need to stick together to better the city.
Terrence Cumby noted that Compton is not a racist city. He announced that the parking permits have been going on in the city since the 1990’s. He stated it’s called community control and doesn’t have anything to do with racism. He stated there are solutions to everything, but racism is not one of them. He asked the Council to be truthful.
Barbara Calhoun inquired as to whether the Council had already voted on when the filing period will open and close for the June 2, 2026, election. She asked if they had decided where the polling places would be located. She had a marvelous time at the Compton Christmas Parade. She stated that yes, she did get out of her car and the participation was great.
City Clerk Zurita indicated that it’s a little too early for campaigning. She stated that most of the people in the community are unaware that the election is being consolidated with the County Election. She noted they use to have elections in April, this year it’s June 2, 2026, the General Election will be November 3, 2026. The filing period used to be at the end of December, this year it opens February 9, 2026, and closes on March 6, 2026. She announced that there will be an article in the Bulletin Newspaper tomorrow outlining everything concerning the election and she does in fact know about the Charter.
Kinsey Jones, indicated that he’s continually hearing about racism. He doesn’t know where it comes from. He’s hearing about people getting tickets on their grass. He has four tickets however he doesn’t consider it racism. He doesn’t live in Richland Farms, but he has passed through there.
He noted that sometimes you can have too many cars. He informed them that it’s about rules and regulations and doesn’t have anything to do with racism. He thanked City Manager Hopkins for getting ahold of Temple Street and Greenleaf looks good. He acknowledged that the lights are beautiful and the city looks much better.
Jaime Rodriguez stated he’s been living in Compton for thirty-five years. He indicated they finished all the signs and put flood lights in the parking lot. (Due to the time and language barrier, they took his number for someone to get back to him outside of the meeting.) Councilmember Bowers noted that Mr. Rodriguez was there last week, the problem is there’s not enough parking on the property, therefore people park on the street. They are getting streets sweeper tickets because the signs read street sweeping daily. The signs are incorrect. He requested that they implement parking permits for them on Alondra and/or install a traffic light. He stated the signs were wrong and needed to specify street sweeping the correct street sweeping day.
Mayor Sharif asked the Assistant City Manager to get his number to address the issue.
City Clerk Zurita acknowledged the no U-turn rule on Alondra and believes adjustments were made up the block to allow turns into the airport that were previously not permitted.
Humberto Sperleta observed that while everyone discusses the problems, no one offers solutions. He clarified that the issue is not related to racism. He has come forward with a proposal, believing that collaboration is the best approach. 6 COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Duhart offered the following communications/announcements:
Thanked the Delta Sigma Beta Sorority Incorporated Compton Alumni Chapter for inviting her to their annual Christmas party.
On December 20, 2025, at 11:00am she and her colleagues will host their annual Christmas Toy Giveaway at Dollarhide Community Center located at 301 N. Tamarind Ave. Families are invited to enjoy a visit and photo with Santa Claus, etc. This event is exclusively for Compton residents; valid identification will be required for entry. Wished esteemed Mayor Sharif a Happy Birthday
She thanked everyone who helped spread the word about the upcoming Compton EMS Corp Cohart launch next year. They have received more than 100 sign-ups. For those interested please visit comptonemscorp.org as space may still be available for the Spring Corp.
Closed in memory Ronnie James Cato, uncle to Carter Vincent. Mr. Cato had a thirty-year career with the Los Angeles Police Department working across multiple divisions. He was seventy-one years old. His services are pending.
Extended sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Michelle and Rob Reiner who were tragically taken from this earth last Sunday. Her heart goes out to all who are mourning this profound loss. His legacy will continue to inspire through both his creative work and his dedication to justice and humanity.
She thanked everyone that came out to the Christmas Parade. She thanked everyone for coming out this evening. She stated their presence, input and commitment to speaking up and working together help strengthen our community and move our city forward. You are the eyes and ears of our community and your voice matters. Always remember to eat, shop and buy Compton, a safe clean and friendly city.
Councilmember Bowers offered the following communications/announcements:
The city is reviewing its preferential parking process and has already increased enforcement. Parking issues have persisted for years, but unregulated parking is causing major problems. The city is required to update its parking policies. Requested the installation of no parking and no dumping signs in alleys citywide. Announced that Parking Enforcement will increase its focus on trailers and commercial trucks that are not permitted on residential streets.
Some of the public comments indicated that the Council do not have any meetings, they just do what they want to do. He announced that they had a Town Hall Meeting and a lot of people did not show up. They had another meeting at Burrell MacDonald, and no one showed up. The residents must attend in order for them to hear their concerns. He has not heard about the city trying to remove animals from the farm. He has never heard of that, and he has been at the farm all of his life.
Something has to be done about illegal parking in the industrial area because it’s dangerous. Those that bring their work trucks home and park them on residential streets have not been cited but they will start receiving citations.
It’s not about racism it’s about cleaning the city up. Compton needs a lot of work, and their goal is to make the city clean, safe and friendly.
There are residents asking for parking permits.
Ms. Boone mentioned the City Clerk, but when she was running for office, he supported her.
On December 20, 2025, at 11:00am she and her colleagues will host their annual Christmas Toy Giveaway at Dollarhide Community Center located at 301 N. Tamarind Ave. On December 20, 2025, from 1-4 pm Donte Green of the We Get It Together Non-Profit organization will be hosting a Toy Giveaway at Burrell MacDonald. For more information contact [email protected].
Remember community unity requires shared responsibility. When we work together with purpose and accountability Compton moves forward. Thanked everyone for coming out and wished them a safe evening.
He made a motion regarding the Guillory issue that if has submitted a resignation, he accepts his resignation, if not remove him on the next agenda. 7 Councilmember Darden offered the following communications/announcements:
On December 11, 2025, she took part in the city’s Annual Sleigh Ride that travelled through a few of the streets in Compton. Thanked the Sheriff Department for keeping this wonderful tradition going.
On December 13, 2025, she participated in the Compton Christmas Parad. The parade was wonderful and well attended. Thanks to all of those in attendance On December 13, 2025, she attended the 5 th Annual Car Show Wonderland and Toy Giveaway at Compton College. One Love Compton hosted the event. Thanks to Rita and Gary Beltry for continuing to host the event every year. Today she attended the graduation ceremony at NHS for The Compton EMS Corp. These were the young people they recognized last week.
On December 19, 2025, she will be attending My Place Health on Long Beach Blvd. in the 4th District. They will have a Food Bank Health Fair for Compton community. The Snap Program will be recognized as well.
On December 20, 2025, she attended the Toy Drive Giveaway at Dollarhide with the Mayor, Councilmembers Duhart and Bowers
On December 20,2025, at 2pm Dr. Eugene Vincent Allen will be giving away turkeys at the Compton Community Apostolic Church on Bullis & Compton Blvd. Republic Service provides exclusive waste and recycling services for the citizens of Compton. All single and multi-family residential customers receive four bulky wastes pickup per year free of charge. Up to six items can be set out. You must call them forty- eight hours in advance.
She wished Mayor Shariff and Candace Leos a Happy Birthday. Candace will be celebrating her birthday on Friday.
She would like the Charter Review Committee and Olympics Commission back. There we some corrections that needed to be made.
She advised Councilmember Duhart that citizens are listening to her when she say eat, shop and buy Compton. Twice she was at the Gateway Town Center, and she could not find a parking place. Please continue to shop in Compton and as always Compton is a safe, clean and friendly city.
Mayor Sharif offered the following communications/announcements:
She advised Vanessa that they do not have any control over the investigation. As soon as the investigation is complete, they will bring it to the community. They are not trying to hide anything from them.
This Friday is the final day to donate and enter the raffle. Compton members can drop off a new unwrapped toy at the Dollarhide Community Center Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. Each toy donated counts as one raffle entry and unlimited donations are welcome to win Lakers, Clippers or Kings tickets.
Special thank you to Chris Imagining for offering his generosity of the raffle prizes. On December 11, 2025, she attended the City of Downey Mural Transition. She congratulated Mayor Claudia Frometa for being the first woman to serve three terms as Mayor in the last fifty-two years
On December 12, 2025, she joined Santa as they rode through the 3 rd District spreading holiday cheer. A special thank you to Amantha Block Club for hosting and for the warm welcome to families from the neighborhood. She met up with Councilmember Bowers there.
On December 13, 2025, she proudly joined the community in celebrating seventy years of the Compton Christmas Parade. She thanked everyone for coming out. Special thanks to Parks and Recreation, Code Enforcement and Public Works for their outstanding coordination and support.
On December 14, 2025, she attended the 2 nd Annual Toy Giveaway hosted by Going Up Compton. There were toys, airplane rides, haircuts and so much more. She adjourned in memory of Ms. Ann Earl, a long-time resident of our community that lived on Mayo around the corner from her. Please keep her family and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.
Thanked everyone for joining them and their continued engagement in their work. The chamber was full this evening with concerns. She encouraged the residents to come out and express their concerns. She appreciates their participation and commitment to Compton. She wished everyone a peaceful night.
8 ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Duhart, seconded by Darden, the meeting was adjourned at 7:31 pm by the following vote on roll call:
AYES: Council Members – Duhart, Bowers, Darden, Mayor Sharif NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Spicer
_____________________________________ ____________________________________ SATRA D. ZURITA EMMA SHARIF
CITY CLERK CITY OF COMPTON MAYOR CITY OF COMPTON
February 17, 2026
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A 3-YEAR
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH CINTAS CORPORATION FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PROVIDING UNIFORM RENTAL, SAFETY AND
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IN A TOTAL NOT-TO EXCEED
AMOUNT OF $120,000.00 FOR THE TERM, SUBJECT TO ANNUAL
APPROPRIATIONS
SUMMARY
Adoption of this resolution will authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year service agreement with Cintas Corporation (i.e., April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2029) for the purpose of providing uniform rental, safety, and personal protective equipment.
BACKGROUND
The General Services Department requires a uniform rental company to ensure custodial and maintenance staff are provided with clean, consistent, and compliant work apparel to execute their daily tasks. The current vendor providing this service is Vestis (formerly Aramark), which entered into an agreement with the City of Compton in March 2023. That agreement is set to expire on March 26, 2026.
STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE
Cintas Corporation currently provides uniform rental services for the Water Department that meet the operational needs of the General Services Department, including regular laundering, repair, and replacement of uniforms as needed. Additionally, Cintas provides protective equipment and first-aid kits, all under the Omnia Cooperative Purchase Agreement Contract No. 001299 (Rental of Uniforms, Floor Mats, Mops, Towels, and Related Services).
The City Council finds that procurement of these services through Omnia Cooperative Purchase Agreement Contract No. 001299 complies with the City’s purchasing requirements, including Compton Municipal Code § 4-11.4 et seq., because the solicitation process included public notice, competitive bidding, and awarded by a lead public agency complies with the City’s purchasing requirements, and any internal policies are applied consistent with the Municipal Code.
8.8.8.8.8. Staff Report – Resolution Authorizing 3-Year Uniform Service Agreement/Cintas Corporation
February 17, 2026, Page 2 of 2
2 The proposed agreement submitted by Cintas would provide uniform rental services at a weekly rate of $646.75 for 24 employees. The total amount for one year, based on a weekly rate over 52 weeks, is $33,631.00. This annual figure represents the portion of the budget allocated specifically for the primary contracted services or deliverables outlined in the agreement. Additional funds beyond $33,631.00 designated for uniform rental services are reserved to address additional needs that may arise throughout the year. These may include personal protective equipment, uniforms for new hires, safety equipment, and unforeseen expenditures that could not be anticipated at the time the agreement was initiated.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($7,761.00) are currently available in the General Services Department’s FY 2025-2026 operating budget, in account number 1004-600-000-4266, to cover the initial 12 weeks of the contract period (i.e., April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026).
Funding for the remaining portion of the agreement will be included in future budget appropriations to ensure full cost coverage for the entire agreement period.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend that the City Council adopt the attached resolution and authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year service agreement with Cintas Corporation (i.e., April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2029), for the purpose of providing uniform rental, safety, and personal protective equipment.
SCOTT TRANSOU
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
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 3-YEAR SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH CINTAS CORPORATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PROVIDING UNIFORM RENTAL, SAFETY AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IN A TOTAL NOT-TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $120,000.00 FOR THE
TERM, SUBJECT TO ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS
WHEREAS, the General Services Department (Department) requires a uniform rental company to ensure custodial and maintenance staff are provided with clean, consistent, and compliant work apparel to execute their daily tasks; and WHEREAS, the Department’s current vendor, Vestis (formerly Aramark), has an agreement with the City of Compton that is set to expire on March 26, 2026; and WHEREAS, Cintas Corporation currently provides uniform rental services for the City of Compton Water Department under the Omnia Cooperative Purchase Agreement Contract No. 001299 (Rental of Uniforms, Floor Mats, Mops, Towels, and Related Services); and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that procurement of these services through Omnia Cooperative Purchase Agreement Contract No. 001299 complies with the City’s purchasing requirements, including Compton Municipal Code § 4-11.4 et seq., because the solicitation process included public notice, competitive bidding, and awarded by a lead public agency complies with the City’s purchasing requirements, supporting procurement documentation shall be maintained in the City’s files; and WHEREAS, the proposed agreement submitted by Cintas would provide uniform rental services at a weekly rate of $646.75 for 24 employees; and
WHEREAS, the total amount for one year, based on a weekly rate over 52 weeks, is $33,631.00; this annual figure represents the portion of the budget allocated specifically for the primary contracted services or deliverables outlined in the agreement; and
WHEREAS, remaining funds from the overall budget, beyond $33,631.00 designated for uniform rental services, are reserved to address additional needs that may arise throughout the year such as personal protective equipment, uniforms for new hires, safety equipment and unforeseen expenditures that cannot be anticipated at the time the agreement was initiated; and
WHEREAS, additional allocation ensures that while the core services are fully funded, sufficient flexibility exists to address operational needs and unexpected situations throughout the agreement term; and
WHEREAS, funding in the amount of Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-One Dollars and Zero Cents ($7,761.00) to cover the initial 12 weeks of the contract period (i.e., April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026) is currently available in the General Services Department’s FY 2025-2026 operating budget in account number 1004-600-000-4266; and
WHEREAS, funding for the remaining portion of the agreement will be included in future budget appropriations to ensure full cost coverage for the entire agreement period.
Resolution No. ______________
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to enter into a three-year service agreement with Cintas Corporation (i.e., April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2029), for the purpose of providing uniform rental, safety, and personal protective equipment.
SECTION 2. That funds in the amount of Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty- One Dollars and Zero Cents ($7,761.00) are currently available in the General Services Department’s FY 2025-2026 operating budget in account number 1004-600-000-4266 to cover the initial 12 weeks of the contract period (i.e., April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026).
SECTION 3. That funding for the remaining portion of the agreement will be included in future budget appropriations to ensure full cost coverage for the entire agreement period.
SECTION 4. The City Manager is authorized to issue purchase orders only up to the amounts appropriated by the City Council in the adopted budget for these services. and in no event exceeding Forty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($40,000.00) Per Fiscal Year and One Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($120,000.00) aggregate for the term, unless further authorized by City Council action.
SECTION 5. Non-Appropriation. The City’s payment obligations beyond the current fiscal year are expressly contingent on future City Council appropriations. If sufficient funds are not appropriated for any future fiscal year, the City may terminate the agreement without penalty at the end of the last fiscal year for which funds were appropriated.
SECTION 6. That a copy of this Resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Manager, City Controller, City Clerk, Law Division/City Attorney, and General Services Department.
SECTION 7. That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.
ADOPTED this ____ day of ____________, 2026.
________________________________
EMMA SHARIF
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
ATTEST:
___________________________________
SATRA D. ZURITA
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
Resolution No. ______________
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 ________________, 2026.
That said Resolution was adopted by the following vote to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS -
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS -
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS -
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS -
_______________________________
SATRA D. ZURITA
CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
Garment EEmployees inventory perr garment perr employeee weekly weeklyy total Carhartt Shirt 22 11 $ $0.830 $9.13 $200.86
Carhartt Pants 24 11 $ $0.930 $10.23 $245.52
Polos 21 1 $ $0.380 $4.18 $8.36
Softshell Jackets 24 2 $ $1.189 $2.38 $57.07
Coveralls 24 2 $ $0.360 $0.72 $17.28
Uniform/Prep Advantage 624 $ $0.130 $81.12
Emblem Advantage 360 $ $0.060 $21.60
Uniform Weely Total $631.81
Facilityy
Service Charge 1N Noo Servicee Chargee withh OMNIA
4x6 Logo Mat 1$ $7.992 $7.99
Weeklyy Total $$646.75
CINTASS SERVICEE ESTIMATEE FOR:: Cityy off Compton
▪ uniformm rentall programm
* estimate based on standard service agreement terms & conditions *
Garment EEmployees inventory perr garment perr employeee weekly weeklyy total Carhartt Shirt 22 5 $ $0.830 $4.15 $91.30
Carhartt Pants 24 5 $ $0.930 $4.65 $111.60
Polos 25 $ $0.380 $1.90 $3.80
Softshell Jackets 24 1 $ $1.189 $1.19 $28.54
Coveralls 24 1 $ $0.360 $0.36 $8.64
Uniform/Prep Advantage 288 $ $0.130 $37.44
Emblem Advantage 168 $ $0.060 $10.08
Uniform Weely Total $291.40
Facilityy
Service Charge 1N Noo Servicee Chargee withh OMNIA
4x6 Logo Mat 1$ $7.992 $7.99
Weeklyy Total $$299.39
CINTASS SERVICEE ESTIMATEE FOR:: Cityy off Compton
▪ uniformm rentall programm
* estimate based on standard service agreement terms & conditions *
Version June 28, 2023
WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS
Executive Summary
Lead Agency: University of Nebraska Solicitation: 3702-22-4618 RFP Issued: November 3, 2022 Pre-Proposal Date: November 16, 2022 Response Due Date: December 20, 2022 Proposals Received: #1 Awarded to: Cintas Corporation No. 2
The University of Nebraska issued RFP 3702-22-4618 on November 3, 2022, to establish a national cooperative contract for Workplace Solutions.
The solicitation included cooperative purchasing language in the Introduction/Background, National Contract:
“The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, as the Principal Procurement Agency, defined in ATTACHMENT A, has partnered with OMNIA Partners, Public Sector (“OMNIA Partners”) to make the resultant contract (also known as the “Master Agreement” in materials distributed by OMNIA Partners) from this solicitation available to other public agencies nationally, including state and local governmental entities, public and private primary, secondary and higher education entities, non-profit entities, and agencies for the public benefit (“Public Agencies”), through OMNIA Partners’ cooperative purchasing program. The University of Nebraska is acting as the contracting agency for any other Public Agency that elects to utilize the resulting Master Agreement. Use of the Master Agreement by any Public Agency is preceded by their registration with OMNIA Partners (a “Participating Public Agency”) and by using the Master Agreement, any such Participating Public Agency agrees that it is registered with OMNIA Partners, whether pursuant to the terms of a Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, a form of which is attached hereto on ATTACHMENT A, or as otherwise agreed to. ATTACHMENT A contains additional information about OMNIA Partners and the cooperative purchasing program.”
Notice of the solicitation was sent to potential offerors, as well as advertised in the following:
• The University of Nebraska website
• OMNIA Partners website
• USA Today, nationwide
• Arizona Business Gazette, AZ
• San Bernardino County Sun, CA
• Honolulu Star-Advertiser, HI
• The Herald-News – Will County (IL)
• The Advocate – New Orleans, LA
• The New Jersey Herald, NJ
• Albany Times Union, NY
• Daily Journal of Commerce, OR
Version June 28, 2023
• The State, SC
• Deseret News, UT
• Richmond Times-Dispatch, VA
• Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, WA
• Houston Community Newspapers, TX
• Helena Independent Record, MT
• Las Vegas Review-Journal and/or Las Vegas Sun
• Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel, ME
Socio-economic Outreach: To encourage participation of small businesses, minority owned businesses and women owned businesses, Historically Underutilized Businesses were notified of the soliciation.
On December 20, 2022 proposals were received from the following offerors:
• Cintas Corporation No. 2
The proposals were evaluated by an evaluation committee. Using the evaluation criteria established in the RFP, a market basket analysis was conducted, with price being the primary factor. The committee elected to enter into negotiations with Cintas Corporation No. 2 and proceeding with contract award upon successful completion of negotiations.
The University of Nebraska, OMNIA Partners and Cintas Corporation No. 2 successfully negotiated a contract, and the University of Nebraska executed the agreement with a contract effective date of June 1, 2023.
Geographic Preferences: No geographic preferences were included in the evaluation of the responses.
Contract includes:
• Uniforms – Rental, Purchase, Lease
• Floor Mats, Mops, Towels & Linens – Rental, Purchase, Lease • Restroom Supplies
• First Aid and Safety Supplies, AEDs
• Fire Protection Services, Promotional Products
• Promotional Products
Federal Funds: Cintas Corporation No. 2 provided federal funds certifications which are available on the OMNIA Partners website for review.
Term:
Initial five-year agreement from June 1, 2023 through May 31, 2028 with the option to renew for one additional five-year period through May 31, 2033.
Pricing/Discount: Unit pricing sheet available upon request
Cintas Representative Initials: Customer Initials:
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Workplace Solutions
Cooperative Acceptance Agreement
Location #:
Contract #:
Customer #:
Main Corporate Code ➞ Omnia Nebraska Rental/FS MLA CC #13897 MLA Agreement #211011348 GPO CC #13897 GPO Agreement #211011196 Date:
Customer/Participating Agency: (“Customer”) Phone:
Address: City: State: Zip:
UNIFORM PRODUCT RENTAL PRICING:
WORKPLACE SERVICES PRODUCTS PRICING:
ITEM # DESCRIPTION STANDARD ITEM UNIT PRICE LOSS/DAMAGE REPLACE. VALUE
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
ITEM # DESCRIPTION RENTAL FREQ. INVENTORY UNIT PRICE
Automatic Lost Replacement Charge Item: % of inventory $ ea Automatic Lost Replacement Charge Item: % of inventory $ ea This Workplace Solutions Cooperative Acceptance Agreement (this “Acceptance Agreement”) is effective as of the date of execution for a term of 60 months from the date of installation or renewal (the “Term”).
Standard Name Emblem $ ea Standard Agency Emblem $ ea
Custom Agency Emblem $ ea Embroidery $ ea
Uniform Advantage Item: $ ea per week
Premium Uniform Advantage Item: $ ea per week
Emblem Advantage Item: $ ea per week
Prep Advantage Item: $ ea per week
Minimum Charge $35 per delivery or 50% of initial invoice (the greater of the two).
Make-Up Charge $ per garment
Non-Standard/Special Cut Garment (i.e., non-standard, non-stocked unusually small or large sizes, unusually short or long sleeve or length, etc.) premium $ per garment Under no circumstances will Cintas accept textiles bearing free liquid. Shop towels may not be used to clean up oil or solvent spills.
Artwork Charge for Logo Mat $
Payment Terms: Net 30
Size Change
Customer agrees to have employees measured by a Cintas representative using garment “size samples” or Cintas TruFit. A charge of $ per garment will be assessed for employee’s size changed within 4 weeks of installation.
Other
CHECKBOX INITIALS DATE
Initial and check box if Unilease. All Garments will be cleaned by customer. Initial and check box if receiving Linen Service. Company will take periodic physical inventories of items in possession or under control.
Initial and check box if receiving direct embroidery. If service is discontinued for any employee or Customer deletes any of the garments direct embroidery for any reason, or terminates this Acceptance Agreement for any reason or fails to renew this Acceptance Agreement, Customer will purchase all direct embroidered garments at the time they are removed from service at the then current replacement values. (See Section 6 of Cintas General Service Terms Section).
Space for additional entries provided on page 5
Space for additional entries provided on page 5
(If locally managed MLA please
replace agreement # with current
Locally Managed MLA)
Cintas Representative Initials: Customer Initials:
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OMNIA PARTICIPATING PUBLIC AGENCIES TERMS
CINTAS GENERAL SERVICE TERMS SECTION
1. Participating Public Agencies: Cintas Corporation No. 2 (“Cintas”) agrees to extend the same terms, conditions, and covenants agreed to under the OMNIA Vendor Agreement executed between Cintas and University of Nebraska (the “Master Agreement”) to other government agencies (“Participating Public Agencies”) that, in their discretion, desire to access the Master Agreement in accordance with all terms and conditions contained herein or attached hereto. Each Participating Public Agency will be exclusively responsible and deal directly with Cintas on matters relating to length of agreement, ordering, delivery, inspection, acceptance, invoicing, and payment for products and services in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Master Agreement. By executing this Acceptance Agreement, the Customer identified on Page 1 herein agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth in the Master Agreement as a Participating Public Agency and the terms and conditions set forth in this Acceptance Agreement. Master Agreement #001299 available at https://www.omniapartners.com/publicsector.
2. Dispute Resolution – Arbitration and Class W
aiver: This provision shall take precedence over and supersede any contrary or conflicting provision in the Master Agreement. a.
Arbitration Notice: Customer agrees to the maximum extent permitted by law that any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Acceptance Agr
eement (including its enforcement, performance, breach, arbitrability, or interpretation) or to the products or services provided hereunder will be submitted to and resolved by final and binding individual arbitration. ARBITRATION MEANS THAT AN ARBITRATOR, AND NOT A JUDGE OR A JURY , WILL DECIDE THE DISPUTE, CONTROVERSY , OR CLAIM. BY ACCEPTING THESE TERMS, YOU AND CINTAS ARE EACH EXPRESSLY WAIVING THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY
AND TO PURSUE OR PARTICIPATE IN ANY CLASS ACTION, COLLECTIVE ACTION, OR REPRESENTATIVE CLAIMS OR PROCEEDINGS EITHER IN ARBITRATION OR IN ANY COURT. To the extent a class or collective action or representative claim or proceeding may not be waived, you agree to stay any such actions, claims, and proceedings until after all actions, claims, and proceedings subject to arbitration are fully resolved. b.
Arbitration Procedures: Any arbitration between Customer and Cintas will be governed by the Commercial Dispute Resolution Procedures and the Supplementary Procedures for Consumer Related Disputes (collectively, “AAA Rules”) of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), as modified by this Acceptance Agreement, and will be administered by the AAA. The AAA Rules and filing forms are available online at www.adr.org, by calling the AAA at 1-800-778-7879, or by contacting Cintas. Any arbitration hearings will take place in the state in which Customer is located; provided, however, that if the claim is for $10,000 or less, Customer may choose for the arbitration instead to conducted: (i) solely on the basis of documents submitted to the arbitrator; or (ii) through a telephonic hearing.
The arbitrator must issue a reasoned written decision sufficient to explain the essential findings and conclusions on which the decision and award, if any, are based. c.
Fees: Arbitration fees will be assessed consistent with the AAA Rules. d.
No Class Actions in Arbitration or in Any Court, No Jury T rial: CUSTOMER AND CINTAS AGREE THAT, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY
LAW, EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN THEIR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITIES AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING, WHETHER IN ARBITRATION OR IN ANY COURT. FURTHER, UNLESS BOTH CUSTOMER AND CINTAS AGREE OTHERWISE, AN ARBITRATOR OR JUDGE MAY NOT CONSOLIDATE MORE THAN ONE PARTICIPATING PUBLIC AGENCY’S CLAIMS AND MAY NOT OTHERWISE PRESIDE OVER ANY FORM OF A REPRESENTATIVE OR CLASS PROCEEDING.
FOR THE A
VOIDANCE OF DOUBT, CUSTOMER AND CINTAS AGREE TO RESOLVE ANY DISPUTE ON AN INDIVIDUAL, NON-REPRESENTATIVE, NON-CLASS
BASIS IN ARBITRATION, BUT IF FOR ANY REASON SUCH DISPUTE PROCEEDS IN COURT, CUSTOMER AND CINTAS AGREE TO WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO HAVE THE DISPUTE PROCEED AS A CLASS ACTION OR IN ANY REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY WHATSOEVER. IF THE DISPUTE PROCEEDS IN COURT, CUSTOMER AND CINTAS AGREE TO WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY . e.
Enforceability: If the requirement to submit any and all disputes, controversies, and claims to binding arbitration is found to be unenforceable or contrary to applicable law, the dispute, controversy or claim will be resolved in accordance with, and governed by, the laws of the State in which the Participating Public Agency exists.
f.
Severability: If any section or provision of this ¶ 2, Dispute Resolution – Arbitration and Class Waiver, is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the parties will substitute an enforceable provision that, to the maximum extent possible under applicable law, preserves the original intentions of the parties, and the remainder will be given full force and effect.
3. Dispute Resolution – Timing of invoice challenges: Requests for an invoice adjustment or challenges to invoice amounts must be r eceived by Cintas within 60 days of
Customer’s receipt of the contested invoice, or any billing dispute is waived. Notification to Cintas of a request for an invoice adjustment must be made in writing and must include the invoice number, disputed amount, and the reason for the disputed charge.
4. In the event of any conflict between this Acceptance Agr eement and the Master Agreement, the Master Agreement shall prevail, except to the extent this Acceptance Agreement specifically provides that it is superseding a provision in the Master Agreement.
PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY. BY SIGNING THIS ACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, AND THAT YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY, THESE TERMS.
1. Prices: Customer agrees to rent from Cintas, and Cintas agrees to provide to Customer, all of Customer’s requirements for uniform rental products and services at the prices listed in the Master Agr
eement, including annual price adjustments. An amendment to this Acceptance Agreement is not required when pricing in the Master Agreement is updated and adjusted. There will be a minimum charge of thirty-five dollars ($35.00) or 50% of initial invoice (whichever is greater) per delivery (the “Minimum Stop Charge”) for each Customer location required to purchase its rental services from Cintas as set forth in this Acceptance Agreement. The Minimum Stop Charge shall supersede any conflicting or different term in the Master Agreement.
2. Buyback of Non-Standar
d Garments: Customer has ordered from Company a garment rental service requiring garments that may not be standard to Company’s normal rental product line or include direct embroidery or an unusual emblem placement. Non-standard items will also include standard garments that have been embroidered. Those non-standard products will be designated as such under Garment Description in the Uniform Product Rental Pricing Chart(s). In the event the Customer deletes a non-standard product, alters the design of the non-standard product, fails to renew the Agreement, or terminates the Agreement in whole or in part for any reason, the Customer agrees to buy back all remaining non-standard products allocated to Customer that the Company has in service and out of service at the then current Loss/Damage Replacement Values.
3. Gar
ments’ Lack of Flame Retardant or Acid Resistant Features: Unless specified otherwise in writing by Cintas, the garments supplied under this Acceptance Agreement are not flame retardant or acid resistant and contain no special flame retardant or acid resistant features. They are not designed for use in areas of flammability risk or where contact with hazardous materials is possible. Flame resistant and acid resistant garments are available from Cintas upon request. Customer warrants that none of the employees for whom garments are supplied pursuant to this Acceptance Agreement require flame retardant or acid resistant clothing.
4. Logo Mats:
In the event that Customer decides to delete any mat bearing the Customer’s logo (Logo Mat) from the rental program, changes the design of the Logo Mats, terminates this Acceptance Agreement for any reason or fails to renew this Acceptance Agreement, the Customer will purchase at the time of deletion, design change or termination, all remaining Logo mats that Cintas has in service and out of service held in inventory at the then current Loss/Damage Replacement Value.
5. Adding Employees:
Additional employees and merchandise may be added to this Acceptance Agreement at any time upon written or oral request by the Customer to Cintas. Any such additional employees or merchandise shall automatically become a part of and subject to the terms of this Acceptance Agreement. If such employees are employed at a Customer location that is then participating under this Acceptance Agreement, the Customer shall pay Cintas the one-time preparation fee indicated on the Master Agreement and / or outlined above. Customer shall not pay Cintas any one-time preparation fee for garments for employees included in the initial installation of a Customer location. There will be a one-time charge for name and/or company emblems when employees are added to the program in garments requiring emblems.
6. Emblem Guarantee:
If Customer has requested that Cintas supply emblems designed exclusively for Customer featuring Customer’s logo or other specific identification (hereinafter “Customer Emblems”), Cintas will maintain a sufficient quantity of Customer Emblems in inventory to provide for Customer’s needs and maintain a low cost per emblem through quantity purchases.
In the event Customer decides to discontinue the use of Customer Emblems, changes the design of the Customer Emblems, terminate s this Acceptance Agreement
for any reason or fails to renew this Acceptance Agreement, the Customer will purchase at the time of deletion, design change, termination or expiration, all remaining Customer Emblems that Cintas allocated to Customer at the price indicated on the Master Agreement and / or outlined above of this Acceptance Agreement. In no event shall the number of Customer Emblems allocated to Customer exceed the greater of (a) twelve (12) months’ volume for each unique Customer Emblem or (b) a quantity agreed to by Cintas and Customer and noted on the Master Agreement and / or outlined above.
7. T
erminating Employees: Subject to the provisions of this Acceptance Agreement, the weekly rental charge attributable to any individual leaving the employ of the Customer, or on a temporary leave of absence of three (3) weeks or more, shall be terminated upon oral or written notice by the Customer to Cintas but only after all garments issued to that individual, or value of same at the then current Loss/Damage Replacement Values, are returned to Cintas.
8. Replacement: In the event any merchandise is lost, stolen or is not returned to Cintas, or is destroyed or damaged by fire, welding damage, acid, paint, ink, chemicals, neglect or otherwise, the Customer agrees to pay for said merchandise at the then current Loss/Damage Replacement Values.
9. Additional Customer Locations:
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, there will be a minimum term equal to the greater of thirty-six (36) months or the remainder of the Term for any individual Customer location added after the date of this Acceptance Agreement.
Cintas Representative Initials: Customer Initials:
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Cintas Location #: Customer Signatur e:
Cintas Repr
esentative Signature:
Print Name:
Title:
Print Title:
Accepted-GM:
Email:
Cintas Enterprise Account: Yes No Customer Contact:
Cintas Enterprise Partner Name:
Customer Contact Email:
10. Additional Items: Additional Customer employees, products and services may be added to this Acceptance Agreement and shall automatically become a part of and subject to the terms hereof and all of its provisions. If this Acceptance Agreement is terminated early for convenience, the parties agree that the damages sustained by Cintas will be substantial and difficult to ascertain. Therefore, if this Acceptance Agreement is terminated by Customer prior to the applicable expiration date for any reason other than documented quality of service reasons which are not cured, or terminated by Cintas for non-payment by Customer at any time Customer will pay to Cintas, as termination charges and not as a penalty based upon the following schedule:
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If this Acceptance Agr
eement is cancelled for convenience in the first twelve months of the term, Customer shall pay as termination charges equal to 52 weeks of rental service.
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If this Acceptance Agr
eement is cancelled for convenience in months thirteen (13) through twenty-four (24) of the term, Customer shall pay as termination charges equal to thirty-nine (39) weeks of rental service.
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If this Acceptance Agr
eement is cancelled for convenience in months twenty-five (25) through thirty-six (36) of the term, Customer shall pay as termination charges equal to twenty-six (26) weeks of rental service.
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If this Acceptance Agr
eement is cancelled for convenience after thirty-six (36) months of service, Customer shall pay as termination charges of thirteen (13) weeks of rental service.
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Customer shall also be r
esponsible to return all of the merchandise allocated to such Customer locations terminating this Acceptance Agreement at the then current Loss/Damage Replacement Values and for any unpaid charges on Customer’s account prior to termination.
11. No Federal Contractor:
As a material condition of this Agreement, Customer represents and warrants that: (a) this Agreement is not federally funded; (b) this Agreement does not constitute, and is not entered into to support a federal government contract, subcontract or third party contract; (c) Cintas does not hereby become a subrecipient, subgrantee, project participant, or third party contractor or subcontractor in relation to any contract with the federal government; and (d) by entering this Agreement, Cintas does not become obligated to comply with federal regulations or federal laws (including specifically the Service Contact Act), whether by virtue of such obligation flowing down from a contract between Customer and any third party, by virtue of federal funding being used in relation to this project, or otherwise. In the event that any of the foregoing is or becomes untrue, Cintas shall have the option to unilaterally terminate this Agreement.
12. Pr
evailing Wage/Living Wage: Customer represents and warrants that this agreement is not subject to laws pertaining to prevailing wages, living wages, or other wage and/or benefit requirements established by law (“Wage Statutes”). Customer agrees and acknowledges that it will not attempt to enforce any Wage Statutes in relation to this agreement and Customer hereby waives and releases Cintas from any and all fines, penalties, interest, or other costs, expenses, or charges of any type imposed by any federal, state, or local authority in relation to Cintas’s failure to satisfy any such Wage Statute in relation to agreement.
13. Customer T
ype: Customer must select the appropriate response below:
Is Customer a United States federal government agency or instrumentality? Yes No
14. Customer Funding Sour ce: Customer must select the appropriate response below:
Will Customer pay for the goods and services or
dered under this Acceptance Agreement with any United States government funds? Yes No
15. Additional T erms: Customer must select the appropriate response below:
Does Customer r
equire any additional terms and conditions to be incorporated into this Acceptance Agreement, or is Customer accepting the Agreement without additional terms?
Yes, additional terms required
No additional terms needed
16. I authorize Cintas to verify my cr edit on Credit.net and/or by contacting the parties provided. I am authorized to sign on behalf of this company. In addition, I authorize Cintas to open a new account on behalf of the company and deliver the products or services listed above at the agreed upon pricing and delivery terms. (If Y
es, Customer must provide any applicable U.S. government flowdown terms and conditions, which will only be binding on Cintas if attached hereto and agreed to by Cintas prior to execution of this Acceptance Agreement). (If Y
es, Customer must provide any applicable U.S. government flowdown terms and conditions, which will only be binding on Cintas if attached hereto and agreed to by Cintas prior to execution of this Acceptance Agreement). (If Y
es, Customer must provide any applicable additional terms and conditions, which will only be binding on Cintas if attached hereto and agreed to by Cintas prior to execution of this Acceptance Agreement).
Cintas Representative Initials: Customer Initials:
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Accounts Payable Contact
Billing Information
How should the Business Name read on the invoice?
Do you have other sites/locations within your company that ar e set up for billing with Cintas? YES NO UNSURE Ar
e you Tax Exempt? YES NO If Yes, where can I get a copy of your tax-exempt form? Account Payable Contact Name:
Account Payable Contact Phone #:
Account Payable Email:
Payer Str
eet Address:
City: ST/PROV : ZIP/PC:
W
e will use the Payer address above as the address that is used for credit reference/credit check if it is different from service address. Same as Payer OR Same as Sold-To
Bill-To Street Address:
City: ST/PROV : ZIP/PC:
Invoice Delivery (choose one): Leave at Site and Email Email Only Physically Mail Leave at site after service Do invoices require a purchase order? YES NO If yes, please provide PO# Will the same PO need to appear on each invoice? YES NO Is there an expiration date? Check
ACH/EFT - We will have our ACH/EFT team contact the AP contact above with ACH/EFT payment details Credit Card - We will have our Payment Center contact the AP Contact above for credit card details Unless noted below
, your AP contact above will be automatically registered to manage your Cintas account online with myCintas Billing. myCintas allows you to conveniently access your account anytime using your computer, tablet, or mobile device! Do not send information about Online Bill Pay (US Only) PAYER INFORMATION: This section covers the address where the person who pays the bills is and their contact information.
BILL-TO INFORMATION: This section covers where the bill will be mailed/sent to.
PAYMENT TERMS: Net 30 Standard
WE CAN CUSTOMIZE HOW YOU RECEIVE YOUR BILL FOR PAYMENT PROCESSING
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Cintas Representative Initials: Customer Initials:
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UNIFORM PRODUCT RENTAL PRICING (cont.):
WORKPLACE SERVICES PRODUCTS PRICING (cont.):
ITEM # DESCRIPTION RENTAL FREQ. INVENTORY UNIT PRICE
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ITEM # DESCRIPTION STANDARD ITEM UNIT PRICE LOSS/DAMAGE REPLACE. VALUE
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Additional sites added at a later date will be required to sign the attached Exhibit A with a minimum term of 36 months.
Cintas Representative Initials: Customer Initials:
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LOCATION LISTING
February 17, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: PUBLIC WORKS STREET MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A PURCHASE
ORDER WITH FORWARD THINKING SYSTEMS, LLC FOR GPS
MONITORING SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SEVEN
HUNDRED TEN DOLLARS AND SEVENTY-ONE CENTS ($710.71)
SUMMARY
Adoption of this resolution will authorize the City Manager to establish a purchase order with Forward Thinking Systems, LLC for GPS monitoring services in an amount not to Seven Hundred Ten Dollars and Seventy-One Cents ($710.71).
BACKGROUND
The City utilizes GPS monitoring services provided by Forward Thinking Systems, LLC to track and manage City fleet vehicles. The purpose of GPS monitoring is to enhance productivity by providing the Fleet Manager with access to key information, including fuel usage, vehicle idling and driver behavior. The GPS devices transmit data that enable efficient management of fleet assets from remote locations. The information collected through this system supports the City’s efforts to improve operations, reduce costs and enhance employee safety.
On October 21, 2025, the City entered into a formal contract with Forward Thinking Systems, LLC covering the period from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027.
The contract governs ongoing and future GPS monitoring services.
STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE
During a recent review of vendor accounts, staff identified outstanding invoices totaling Seven Hundred Ten Dollars and Seventy-One Cents ($710.71) for basic GPS monitoring services rendered prior to the current contract period. These invoices cover services provided between March 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024.
Although the contract executed on October 21, 2025 applies to services beginning January 1, 2025, the City did receive and benefit from GPS monitoring services during
9.9.9. Staff Report – Resolution Authorizing Budget Amendment and Purchase Order Forward Thinking LLC
February 17, 2026, page 2
the earlier period. Payment of these outstanding invoices is necessary to reconcile the account, maintain good vendor standing and ensure uninterrupted service.
Staff has verified that the charges are accurate and reflect services provided to the City.
Staff recommends establishing a purchase order in the amount of Seven Hundred Ten Dollars and Seventy-One Cents ($710.71) to cover outstanding service costs.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of Seven Hundred Ten Dollars and Seventy-One Cents ($710.71) are available in the Department’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget in Account No. 1004-720- 000-4222 for this expenditure.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the payment of outstanding invoices to Forward Thinking Systems, LLC in the amount of $710.71 for GPS monitoring services provided between March 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024.
MARCUS HARRIS
STREET SUPERINTENDENT
APPROVED FOR FORWARDING:
WILLIE A HOPKINS, JR.
CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. __________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER
WITH FORWARD THINKING SYSTEMS, LLC FOR GPS MONITORING
SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SEVEN HUNDRED TEN
DOLLARS AND SEVENTY-ONE CENTS ($710.71)
WHEREAS the City utilizes GPS monitoring services provided by Forward Thinking Systems, LLC to track and manage City fleet vehicles; and WHEREAS, the purpose of GPS monitoring is to enhance productivity by providing the Fleet Manager with access to key information including fuel usage, vehicle idling and driver behavior; and
WHEREAS, the information retrieved from the GPS monitoring system is intended to allow the City to pursue process improvements relating to both operational and cost efficiencies, as well as increase the safety of our employees; and WHEREAS, on October 21, 2025, the City entered into a formal contract with Forward Thinking Systems, LLC covering the period from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027; and
WHEREAS, staff identified outstanding invoices totaling Seven Hundred Ten Dollars and Seventy-One Cents ($710.71) for basic GPS monitoring services rendered prior to the contract period; and
WHEREAS, payment of these outstanding invoices is necessary to reconcile the account, maintain good vendor standing and ensure uninterrupted service; and WHEREAS, staff recommends establishing a purchase order with Forward Thinking Systems, LLC in an amount not to exceed Seven Hundred Ten Dollars and Seventy-One Cents ($710.71) to cover outstanding service costs; and WHEREAS, funds in the amount of Seven Hundred Ten Dollars and Seventy- One Cents ($710.71) are available in The Public Works Street Maintenance Department (Department) Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget in Account No. 1004-720-000- 4222.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to establish a purchase order in the amount of Seven Hundred Ten Dollars and Seventy-One Cents ($710.71) with Forward Thinking Systems, LLC
Section 2. That funds in the amount of Seven Hundred Ten Dollars and Seventy-One Cents ($710.71) are available in the Department’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget in Account No. 1004-720-000-4222.
Section 3. That a copy of this Resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Clerk, City Manager, City Controller, Law Division/City Attorney and Public Works Street Maintenance Department.
Section 4. That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.
Resolution No. __________
ADOPTED this ______ day of ___________, 2026.
___ ______________________
EMMA SHARIF
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
ATTEST:
___________________________________
SATRA 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 ________________, 2026.
That said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS-
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS-
ABSTAIN:COUNCILMEMBERS-
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS-
___________
SATRA D. ZURITA
CITY CLERK OF E CITY OF COMPTON
February 17, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: BRYAN SPRAGG, DIRECTOR OF RECREATION
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH INNOVATIVE PLAYGROUNDS CO., INC AND
ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF FOUR
HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-FOUR
DOLLARS AND THIRTEEN CENTS ($495,664.13) FOR THE TUCKER
PARK PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
SUMMARY
Adoption of this resolution will authorize the City Manager to establish purchase orders with Innovative Playgrounds Co., Inc. in an amount not to exceed $495,664.13 for the completion of the Tucker Park Playground Improvement Project.
BACKGROUND
The City of Compton’s Recreation Department (“Department”) identified the Tucker Park Playground Improvement Project as part of the Fiscal Year 2024–2025 Capital Improvement Program. Although the project was authorized during that fiscal year, it remained incomplete as of year-end. The City Council previously approved the project under Resolution No. 26,209.
The City of Compton has existing contractual obligations with Innovative Playgrounds Co., Inc. for the completion of the Tucker Park Playground Improvement Project. Adoption of the proposed resolution will allow the City Manager to establish purchase orders necessary to fulfill these obligations and complete the project.
STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE
City Council approval is required to establish purchase orders totaling $495,664.13 for the completion of the Tucker Park Playground Improvement Project. The funds previously appropriated for this project during Fiscal Year 2024–2025 were not expended by year- end and consequently reverted to the Measure A Fund balance on June 30, 2025.
14.14.14.14.14. Innovative Playground Co. Inc
February 17, 2026, Page 2
To fulfill contractual obligations and settle any outstanding invoices related to the Tucker Park Playground Improvement Project, it is necessary to re-establish purchase orders for Fiscal Year 2025–2026 using available Measure A funds.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total amount of $495,664.13 includes the remaining project estimate of $433,418.23 and a 10% contingency of $62,245.90 to cover any unexpected costs. Sufficient funds are available in the Department’s Measure A account (No. 2688-840-000-4266) to support this expenditure.
Account Name Account Number Amount
Measure A 2688-840-000-4266 $433,418.23
Measure A 10%
Contingency
2688-840-000-4266 $62,245.90
ALTERNATIVE
No other alternative is being proposed at this time. Without these funds, the City risks facility closure and non-compliance with health requirements.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend that the City Council adopt the attached resolution and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Innovative Playgrounds Co., Inc and establish a purchase order with Innovative Playgrounds Co., Inc., in the total amount of $495,664.13, for the completion of the Tucker Park Playground Improvement Project.
BRYAN K. SPRAGG
DIRECTOR OF RECREATION
APPROVED FOR FORWARDING:
WILLIE A. HOPKINS, JR.
CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. ___________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH INNOVATIVE PLAYGROUNDS CO., INC AND ESTABLISH A
PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF FOUR HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE
THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-FOUR DOLLARS AND THIRTEEN
CENTS ($495,664.13) FOR THE TUCKER PARK PLAYGROUND
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Compton’s Recreation Department (“Department”) has identified the Tucker Park Playground Improvement Project, that was authorized in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025, but remained incomplete as of the fiscal year-end, and WHEREAS, the authorization for the Tucker Park Playground Improvement Project was previously approved by City Council, as adopted under Resolution No. 26,209; and
WHEREAS, the City of Compton has contractual obligations to Innovative Playgrounds Co., Inc at the completion of the Tucker Park Playground Improvement Project; and
WHEREAS, the funds previously appropriated for the Tucker Park Playground Improvement Project were not expended by the end of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and consequently fell to the Measure A balance on June 30, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Department requires a purchase order to be established in the amount of $495,664.13 for the completion of the Tucker Park Playground Improvement Project. The total amount includes the remaining estimate of $433,418.23, and a 10% contingency of $62,245.90 for any unexpected costs; and WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available in the Department’s Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 operating budget. Specifically, the funds are available in the Measure A account number 2688-840-000-4266:
Account Name Account Number Amount
Measure A 2688-840-000-4266 $433,418.23
Measure A 10%
Contingency
2688-840-000-4266 $62,245.90
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager is authorized enter into an agreement with Innovative Playgrounds Co., Inc and to establish purchase orders with Innovative Playgrounds Co., Inc, in the total amount of $495,664.13, for the completion of the Tucker Park Playground Improvement Project.
SECTION 2. That the funds are available in the Measure A account number 2688-840-000-4266:
Account Name Account Number Amount
Measure A 2688-840-000-4266 $433,418.23
RESOLUTION NO ___________
PAGE 2
Measure A 10%
Contingency
2688-840-000-4266 $62,245.90
SECTION 3. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
SECTION 4. That a copy of this Resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Clerk, City Attorney, City Manager, City Controller, and the Recreation Department.
SECTION 5. That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.
ADOPTED this _____day of ____________, 2026.
_______________________________
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 of the City of Compton, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk, at a regular meeting thereof, held on the _____day of ____________, 2026.
That said resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS –
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS –
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS –
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS –
RESOLUTION NO ___________
PAGE 3
___________________________________
SATRA D. ZURITA
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
February 17, 2026
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE CONTRACTOR
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GENERAL PUMP COMPANY AND
ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE WATER WELL AND
BOOSTER PUMP TECHNICAL AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES
PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS
($500,000.00)
SUMMARY
Adoption of this resolution will authorize the City Manager to amend the Contractor Services Agreement with General Pump Company and establish a purchase order for the Water Well and Booster Pump Technical and Maintenance Services Project in the amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00).
BACKGROUND
The City of Compton has a contract with General Pump Company to provide water well and booster pump maintenance, installation and repair services to keep the City’s potable water production operations running efficiently. The City’s water wells pump groundwater for treatment and require a variety of services to remove well debris and make repairs to motors, casings, and controls. Booster pumps help to maintain an adequate system water pressure to move water from wells to treatment and storage sites, and then through the City’s network of water main lines and fire hydrants.
In 2024, the City Council approved Resolution 25,969 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contractual agreement with the General Pump Company for Water Well and Booster Pump Technical and Maintenance Services.
The Scope of Work included:
• Well pump/motor maintenance, repair, rehabilitation and/or replacement. • Well test pumping and video logging.
• Booster pump/motor maintenance, repair, rehabilitation and/or replacement. • Engineering and hydrogeology support.
• Well chemical treatment.
• Well and booster pump control and instrumentation.
• Supply necessary replacement parts and field equipment including provision of rigs, cranes and service trucks as needed.
This contract was funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and these funds are no longer available.
15.15.15.15.15. Staff Report – Amendment to the Contractor Services Agreement with General Pump Company Water Well Booster and Pump Technical and Maintenance Services February 17, 2026, Page 2
STATEMENT OF ISSUE
It is necessary for the City to continue the Water Well and Booster Pump Technical and Maintenance Services project to ensure uninterrupted high-quality water supply, prevent costly emergency repairs and maximize equipment lifespan.
The General Pump Company has submitted current invoices, subsequent invoices, and new scope of work quote as follows:
Well 17 $102,779.16 (Current Invoice)
Well 17 $136,169.16 (Current Invoice)
Wells 11,13,15,16,17,18 $15,060.00 (Current Invoice) Well 17 $21,760.00 (Subsequent Invoice)
Well 11,13,15,16,17,18,19 $11,845.00 (Subsequent Invoice) Well 20 $77,400.00 (Scope of Work Change)
Sub-Total $365,013.32
Unexpected, incidental & late fees $134,986.68
Total Amount $500,000.00
The Water Well and Booster Pump Technical and Maintenance Services project was funded through ARPA funds, these funds are no longer available. The Compton Municipal Water Department has identified funds available in its 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget to continue this Project and pay current and subsequent invoices, scope of work changes and any additional fees.
In order to authorize the City Manager to amend the Contractor Services Agreement with and establish a purchase order for General Pump Company in the amount of $500,000.00, City Council approval is required.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for this expenditure is available in account:
Account No. Description Amount
5000-860-000-4734 Maintenance and Repair Pump $500,000.00
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution.
DAVID BENNETT
GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORWARDING:
WILLIE A. HOPKINS, JR.
CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. _____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE CONTRACTOR
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GENERAL PUMP COMPANY AND
ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE WATER WELL AND BOOSTER
PUMP TECHNICAL AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES PROJECT IN THE
AMOUNT OF FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($500,000.00)
WHEREAS, adoption of this resolution will authorize the City Manager to amend the Contractor Services Agreement with General Pump Company and establish a purchase order for the Water Well and Booster Pump Technical and Maintenance Services Project in the amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00); and WHEREAS,the City of Compton has a contract with General Pump Company to provide water well and booster pump maintenance, installation and repair services to keep the City’s potable water production operations running efficiently; and WHEREAS,the City’s water wells pump groundwater for treatment and require a variety of services to remove well debris and make repairs to motors, casings, and controls; and
WHEREAS,booster pumps help to maintain an adequate system water pressure to move water from wells to treatment and storage sites, and then through the City’s network of water main lines and fire hydrants; and
WHEREAS,in 2024, the City Council approved Resolution 25,969 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contractual agreement with the General Pump Company for Water Well and Booster Pump Technical and Maintenance Services; and WHEREAS, the Scope of Work included:
• Well pump/motor maintenance, repair, rehabilitation and/or replacement. • Well test pumping and video logging.
• Booster pump/motor maintenance, repair, rehabilitation and/or replacement. 3 • Engineering and hydrogeology support.
• Well chemical treatment.
• Well and booster pump control and instrumentation.
• Supply necessary replacement parts and field equipment including provision of rigs, cranes and service trucks as needed.
WHEREAS, this contract was funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and these funds are no longer available; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City to continue the Water Well and Booster Pump Technical and Maintenance Services project to ensure uninterrupted high- quality water supply, prevent costly emergency repairs and maximize equipment lifespan; and
WHEREAS, the General Pump Company has submitted current invoices, subsequent invoices, and new scope of work quote as follows:
Well 17 $102,779.16
Well 17 $136,169.16
Wells 11,13,15,16,17,18 $15,060.00
Well 17 $21,760.00 (Work Completed-Not Invoiced)
Well 11,13,15,16,17,18,19 $11,845.00 (Work Completed–Not Invoiced) Well 20 $77,400.00 (Scope of Work Change)
Sub-Total $365,013.32
Unexpected, incidental & late fees $134,986.68
Total Amount $500,000.00
Resolution No. _________
WHEREAS, the Compton Municipal Water Department has identified funds in its 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget to continue this project; and WHEREAS, funds in the amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) are available in the Municipal Water Department’s 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget in Account Number 5000-860-000-4734.
Account No. Description Amount
5000-860-000-4734 Maintenance and Repair Pump $500,000.00 WHEREAS,in order to authorize the City Manager to amend the Contractors Services Agreement with and establish a purchase order for General Pump Company in the amount of $500,000.00, City Council approval is required.
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 the contract with General Pump Company 1.0 Scope of Work and 3.0 Compensation.
SECTION 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to establish a purchase order in the amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) for the Water Well and Booster Pump Technical and Maintenance Services project’s outstanding invoices, subsequent invoices, scope of work change and unexpected, incidental and late fees.
SECTION 3. That funds are available in the Compton Municipal Water Department Fiscal Year 2025-2026 in Account 5000-860-000-4734:
Account No. Description Amount
5000-860-000-4734 Maintenance and Repair Pump $500,000.00 SECTION 4. That a copy of this Resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Manager, City Controller, City Clerk, Law Division/City Attorney and 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 ____________, 2026.
_______________________________
EMMA SHARIF
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
ATTEST:
___________________________________
SATRA D. ZURITA
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
Resolution No. _________
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 ___________, 2026.
That said Resolution was adopted by the following vote to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
___________________________________
SATRA D. ZURITA
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
1 AMENDMENT
TO
CONTRACTORS SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
CITY OF COMPTON
AND
GENERAL PUMP COMPANY
This AMENDMENT is entered into by and between the CITY OF COMPTON, a municipal corporation of the State of California (hereinafter referred to as “CITY”) and GENERAL PUMP COMPANY, (hereinafter referred to as “CONTRACTOR”) located at 159 North Acacia Street, San Dimas, California 91773, (each a “Party” and collectively, the “Parties”.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, 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 the City; and WHEREAS, Contractor is a corporation duly organized and in good standing in the State of California (State of California - Contractors license #496765). Contractor represents that it is duly knowledgeable and has the background, experience and expertise to perform the obligations set forth in this Contract.
WHEREAS, City and Contractor enter into this Contract for the purpose of retaining General Pump Company, Contractor, to perform work that is required pursuant to the “Water Well and Booster Pump Technical and Maintenance Services”.
WHEREAS, Authorization to enter into this Contract is pursuant to Resolution No. 25,969, adopted by the City Council on January 23, 2024.
WHEREAS, there is a need to increase the scope of work and increase the contract price Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) for modifications for the Water Well and Booster Pump Technical and Maintenance Services.
WHEREAS, this Project was initially funded with ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) and those funds have since been depleted. The Water Department will use account 5000-860-000- 4734 – Maintenance and Repair Pump.
WHEREAS, the following invoices are outstanding or not invoiced to date:
Well 17 $102,779.16
Well 17 $136,169.16
Wells 11,13,15,16,17,18 $15,060.00
Well 17 $21,760.00 (Work Completed-Not Invoiced)
Well 11,13,15,16,17,18,19 $11,845.00 (Work Completed–Not Invoiced) Well 20 $77,400.00 (Scope of Work Change)
Sub-Total $365,013.32
Any unexpected, incidental and late fees
$134,986.68
Amendment to Contractors Services Agreement – GENERAL PUMP COMPANY Water Well and Booster Pump Technical and Maintenance Services 2 Total Amount $500,000.00
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties do hereby mutually agree to amend the Contractors Services Agreement as follows:
AMENDMENTS
1.The parties agree to amend Section 1 – Scope of Work of the Original Agreement to include (1). Well 20 medial change out and (2) additional T & M for startup and commissioning in the amount of Seventy-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Dollars. This amount includes completed work that has yet to be invoiced.
2.The parties agree to amend Section 2 – Duration of Contract The contract duration will remain the same and will expire on June 30, 2026.
3.The parties agree to amend Section 3 - Compensation above-indicated amendments to the Contractors Services Agreement between the parties is based on upon current invoices, future invoices and a new quote for additional services, which is incorporated herein.
4.Except as provided for above, all other terms and conditions of the original Contractors Services Agreement thereto between the City and the Contractor remain in effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the authorized representatives of the parties have executed this AMENDMENT to the above-identified CONTRACTORS SERVICES AGREEMENT.
BEADOR CONSTRUCTION
By __________________________________ Dated: ______________ Peter Brooks, Chief Executive Officer
Approved by:
Dated: ________________ By ________________________________ Wille A. Hopkins, Jr., City Manager
Approved as to form:
By _______________________________ Dated: ________________ Law Division
ATTEST:
Dated: __________________ By______________________________ Satra Zurita, City Clerk
February 17, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: PUBLIC WORKS STREET MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A PURCHASE
ORDER WITH SWEEPING CORP OF AMERICA FOR CITYWIDE
STREET SWEEPING SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF EIGHT HUNDRED
THIRTY-FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SIXTY-FOUR DOLLARS
AND SIXTY CENTS ($834,364.60)
SUMMARY
The adoption of this resolution will authorize the City Manager to establish a purchase order with Sweeping Corp of America for citywide street sweeping services in the amount of Eight Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Four Dollars and Sixty cents ($834,364.60).
BACKGROUND
The Public Works Street Maintenance Department (Department) operates a street sweeping program for the City of Compton and sweeps approximately 346 curb miles of curbed streets each year. These curb miles consist of, but are not limited to: residential, arterial, collector, alleys, street crossings, gutters, median curbs and City owned parking lots. Additional sweeping services include emergency call-outs, extraordinary weather and special events.
The City of Compton has historically contracted with outside experienced and professional street sweeping companies to assist in maintaining the city streets by collecting and removing trash, leaves and other debris that collect in roadways. Moreover, street sweeping is an effective method to maintaining a healthy, safe and clean environment for the community.
This essential service supports the efforts of the City to comply with the Federal Clean Water Act and to conform to the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) standards. Furthermore, the State of California Clean Water laws require municipalities to clean and sweep their public streets to establish a basic structure for regulating discharges of pollutants into the stormwater drain system.
STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE
On February 20, 2024, under Resolution No. 25,979, the Council authorized a one-year agreement with two (2) one-year extension options for Citywide Street Sweeping Services with Sweeping Corp of America. The agreement was established with an annual purchase order in the amount of Eight Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Four
16.16.16.16. Staff Report – Resolution Authorizing P.O.
Sweeping Corp of America – Citywide Street Sweeping Services February 17, 2026, page 2
Dollars and Sixty Cents ($834,364.60). The current agreement is in its second contract extension term, covering the period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
The resolution allocated funding through the Street Lighting funding source. However, due to changes in regulations, this funding source is no longer eligible for such services.
As a result, during the recent budget process, the funding for street sweeping services was revised and reallocated to Measure P funds, which are now considered a more appropriate and eligible funding source for this service.
Approval of this resolution will authorize the required adjustment to the funding source, ensuring the continued and uninterrupted provision of street sweeping services.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this expenditure is allocated in the Department’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget in the following account:
Account Description Amount
1004-720-000-4266 Contract Services $834,364.60
ALTERNATIVE
Staff does not recommend any alternatives.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the revised funding source for the Citywide Street Sweeping Services Agreement with Sweeping Corp of America.
MARCUS HARRIS
STREET SUPERINTENDENT
APPROVED FOR FORWARDING:
WILLIE A HOPKINS, JR.
CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. ________________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER
WITH SWEEPING CORP OF AMERICA FOR CITYWIDE STREET SWEEPING
SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR
THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SIXTY-FOUR DOLLARS AND SIXTY CENTS ($834,364.60)
WHEREAS, the Public Works Street Maintenance Department (Department) operates a street sweeping program for the City of Compton; and WHEREAS, the City of Compton has historically contracted with outside experienced and professional street sweeping companies to assist in maintaining the city streets; and
WHEREAS, street sweeping helps to maintain the city streets and is an effective method to maintain a healthy, safe and clean environment for the community; and WHEREAS, street sweeping services support the efforts of the City to comply with the Federal Clean Water Act and to conform to National Pollution Discharge Elimination System standards; and
WHEREAS, on February 20, 2024, the Council authorized a one-year agreement with two (2) one-year extension options for City Street Sweeping Services with Sweeping Corp of America; and
WHEREAS, the agreement was established with an annual purchase order in the amount of Eight Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Four Dollars and Sixty Cents ($834,364.60); and
WHEREAS, the current agreement is in its second contract extension term, covering the period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the resolution allocated funding through the Street Lighting funding source. However, this funding source is no longer an eligible use for these services; and
WHEREAS, the funding for street sweeping services was revised and reallocated to Measure P funds, which are now considered a more appropriate and eligible funding source for this service; and
WHEREAS, funds for this expenditure is allocated in the Department’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget in Account No. 1004-720-000-4266.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the adjustment to the funding source from Street Lighting to Measure P funding is hereby authorized.
Section 2. That a purchase order is hereby authorized for Sweeping Corp of America in the amount of Eight Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Sixty- Four Dollars and Sixty Cents ($834,364.60), to be charged annually to Account No. 1004-720-000-4266 for the duration of the remaining term of the agreement.
Section 3. That a copy of this Resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Clerk, Law Division/City Attorney, City Manager, City Controller and Public Works Street Maintenance Department.
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Section 4. That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.
ADOPTED this _____ day of ____________, 2026.
_______________________________
EMMA SHARIF
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
ATTEST:
____________________________________
SATRA 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 ___________________, 2026.
That said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS-
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS-
ABSTAIN:COUNCILMEMBERS-
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS-
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SATRA D. ZURITA
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
February 17, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: PUBLIC WORKS STREET MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A PURCHASE
ORDER WITH MARS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
DISPOSAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($50,000)
SUMMARY
The adoption of this resolution will authorize the City Manager to establish a purchase order with Mars Environmental, Inc. for environmental disposal services in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000).
BACKGROUND
The Public Works Street Maintenance Department (Department) routinely handles various types of waste materials generated through maintenance operations, including hazardous and non-hazardous substances that require proper handling and disposal in accordance with federal, state and local environmental regulations. Recent operations have resulted in the accumulation of materials that must be disposed of through a certified environmental disposal contractor to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and protect public health and safety.
The Department has historically utilized an authorized waste removal firm to collect and dispose of the City’s hazardous waste materials. Engaging the services of professional hazardous waste management firms benefits the City. These specialized firms employ trained personnel with expertise in handling and disposing of hazardous materials safely.
They also possess the necessary knowledge, equipment and facilities to comply with local environmental regulations and minimize potential risks. Through responsible waste handling, the City contributes to a cleaner, healthier future for the environment and the community.
STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE
There is an ongoing need for environmental waste disposal services to support the City’s increased cleanup activities. The volume of environmental waste has grown due to the expansion of homeless encampment cleanups, debris generated from various community cleanup events and the continued removal of illegally dumped materials throughout the City. In addition, there is an existing stockpile of environmental waste currently stored at the City yard that requires proper disposal. Timely removal of this waste is necessary to
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maintain safe conditions and to avoid potential compliance issues with Los Angeles County environmental regulations.
To ensure the safe and compliant management of hazardous waste, the Department researched environmental waste disposal costs and solicited quotes from qualified hazardous waste management firms to ensure the City receives the best value. The following quotes were received:
Vendor Price
Mars Environmental, Inc. $ 39,854.39
Environmental Management Technologies $ 60,727.20
TGS Environmental Supplies $ 64,284.00
Mars Environmental, Inc. is a licensed environmental services provider with the required expertise and certifications to collect, transport and dispose of regulated waste materials.
Their services include waste profiling documentation, transportation and certified disposal, all of which are necessary to meet the City’s environmental compliance obligations.
Mars Environmental, Inc. submitted the most cost-effective proposal and is able to perform the required services in a timely manner. Establishing a purchase order in the amount of $50,000 will allow the City to proceed with the necessary disposal activities without delay, ensuring continued compliance with environmental regulations and uninterrupted operations.
Pursuant to Resolution No. 26,100, adopted by the City Council on July 23, 2024, the City Manager is authorized to expend up to $50,000.00 per fiscal year with any single vendor.
The City has reached this expenditure threshold with Mars Environmental, Inc. for Fiscal Year 2025-26, thus requiring City Council approval.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) is available in the Department’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget in Account No. 1001-720-000-4234.
ALTERNATIVE
No other alternative is being proposed.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends authorizing this expenditure with Mars Environmental, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $50,000.
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MARCUS HARRIS
STREET SUPERINTENDENT
APPROVED FOR FORWARDING:
WILLIE A HOPKINS, JR.
CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. ________________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER WITH MARS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. FOR ENVIRONMENTAL DISPOSAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000) WHEREAS, the Public Works Street Maintenance Department (Department) routinely handles various types of waste materials generated through maintenance operations, including hazardous substances that require proper handling and disposal in accordance with federal, state and local environmental regulations; and WHEREAS, the Department has historically utilized an authorized waste removal firm to collect and dispose of the City’s hazardous waste materials; and WHEREAS, these specialized firms possess the necessary knowledge, equipment and facilities to comply with local environmental regulations and minimize potential risks; and
WHEREAS, there is an ongoing need for environmental waste disposal services to support the City’s increased cleanup activities; and WHEREAS, to ensure the safe and compliant management of hazardous waste, the Department researched environmental waste disposal costs and solicited quotes from qualified hazardous waste management firms to ensure the City receives the best value. The following quotes were received:
Vendor Price
Mars Environmental, Inc. $ 39,854.39
Environmental Management Technologies $ 60,727.20
TGS Environmental Supplies $ 64,284.00
WHEREAS, Mars Environmental, Inc. has provided the most cost-effective proposal and is able to perform the services in a timely manner; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 26,100, the City Manager is authorized to expend up to $50,000 per fiscal year with any single vendor. The City has reached this expenditure threshold with Mars Environmental, Inc. for Fiscal Year 2025-26, thus requiring City Council approval; and
WHEREAS, funds in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) is available in the Department’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget in Account No. 1001-720- 000-4234.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to establish a purchase order in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) with Mars Environmental, Inc. for environmental disposal services.
Section 2. That funds in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) are available in the Department’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget in Account No. 1001-720- 000-4234 for this expenditure.
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Section 3. That a copy of this Resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Clerk, City Manager, City Controller, City Attorney and Public Works Street Maintenance Department.
Section 4. That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.
ADOPTED this _____ day of ___________, 2026.
____
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 __________, 2026.
That said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS-
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS-
ABSTAIN:COUNCILMEMBERS-
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS-
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SATRA D. ZURITA
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
February 17, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COMPTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AND ESTABLISH A
PURCHASE ORDER FOR EMPOWERING REACH FOUNDATION FOR
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES USING HOME-AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (HOME- ARP) FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF ($870,444)
SUMMARY
Adoption of this resolution will authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional service agreement with and establish a purchase order in the amount of Eight Hundred Seventy Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Four Dollars ($870,444) for Supportive Services for the qualifying population living in the City of Compton.
BACKGROUND
In 2021, the City of Compton received a Grant Agreement from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for HOME-ARP funds intended to address the needs of qualifying populations, including individuals and households experiencing homelessness or housing instability. HUD required the City to develop and submit an eligible proposal for approval by May 2023. Failure to do so would have resulted in the City forfeiting its HOME-ARP allocation. In response, the City undertook the required planning and compliance steps to preserve the funding and ensure alignment with HUD HOME-ARP regulations to address the needs of qualifying populations, including individuals and households experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
On October 30, 2025, the City released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for HOME- ARP Supportive Services. The proposal deadline was November 17, 2025. The RFP sought qualified nonprofit organizations to deliver supportive services consistent with HUD HOME-ARP regulations, including housing stabilization and related services. The four (4) firms were selected based on their responsiveness, qualifications, costs, work experience and professional expertise. The following four proposals are as follows:
Firm Amount Service Proposed
Volunteers of America $870,446 Supportive Services
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New Beginnings $691,592 Supportive Services
Fair Housing Foundation $870,444.12 Supportive Services R.E.A.C.H Foundation $870,444 Supportive Services
Proposals were reviewed by City evaluation panel using criteria outlined in the RFP, including:
Program design and service delivery approach
Organizational capacity and experience
Financial management and compliance readiness
Alignment with HOME-ARP eligible activities
SELECTION PROCESS
Pursuant to the Request for Proposals, it was requested that consultants respond with their qualifications, scope of service, etc., in one package and their fee in a sealed, separate cover. The proposal review committee reviewed the material in the Request for Proposal (RFP) submitted by the consultants and ranked the most qualified proposals.
The selection of the most qualified consultants for youth and family services was on the basis of demonstrated competence and professional qualifications.
Qualification Based Selection (“QBS”) is where selection is based on the most appropriate provider of professional services; fees are not an initial consideration nor a primary consideration for selection; however, staff will evaluate the price to ensure there is a comparability and consistency to the other proposals. The evaluation process used by the selection committee for ranking the proposal was based upon the completeness of the proposal, consultant’s demonstrated understanding of the scope of services, quality of similar work previously performed by the firm, personnel assigned, resources required to perform the required services, and the proposed schedule of work. Fees are not considered until after the selection of the most qualified firms.
The review committee determined the proposal submitted by Empowering R.E.A.C.H Foundation submitted the cost complete and responsive proposal and demonstrated the capacity to deliver eligible supportive services over a 36-month period.
STATEMENT OF ISSUE
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Staff request authorization for the City Manager to enter into a professional service agreement with Empowering R.E.A.C.H Foundation for supportive services for the City of Compton. In addition, the lowest bidder was not selected because the proposal was not the most responsive to the RFP requirements. The selected proposer demonstrated stronger program design, alignment with HOME-ARP eligible activities, clearer performance metrics and the organizational capacity/experience necessary to successfully implement and sustain the proposed services. Selection was based on overall best fit to the City, not price alone.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of Eight Hundred Seventy Thousand Four Hundred Forty- Four Dollars ($870,444) are available in Grants Department Contract Services 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget in Account No. 2823-540-000-4266.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the attached Resolution be adopted.
TURMEL WOODS
GRANTS COMPLIANCE MANAGER
APPROVED FOR FORWARD
WILLIE A. HOPKINS JR.
CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. __________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AND ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER
FOR EMPOWERING REACH FOUNDATION FOR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
USING HOME-AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (HOME-ARP) FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF ($870,444)
WHEREAS, adoption of this resolution will authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional service agreement with and establish a purchase order in the amount of Eight Hundred Seventy Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Four Dollars ($870,444) for Supportive Services for the qualifying population living in the City of Compton; and
WHEREAS, in 2021, the City of Compton received a Grant Agreement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for HOME-ARP funds intended to address the needs of qualifying populations, including individuals and households experiencing homelessness or housing instability; and WHEREAS, HUD required the City to develop and submit an eligible proposal for approval by May 2023. Failure to do so would have resulted in the City forfeiting its HOME-ARP allocation. In response, the City undertook the required planning and compliance steps to preserve the funding and ensure alignment with HUD HOME- ARP regulations to address the needs of qualifying populations, including individuals and households experiencing homelessness or housing instability; and
WHEREAS, On October 30, 2025, the City released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for HOME-ARP Supportive Services. The proposal deadline was November
17. The RFP sought qualified nonprofit organizations to deliver supportive services consistent with HUD HOME-ARP regulations, including housing stabilization and related services. The four (4) firms were selected based on their responsiveness, qualifications, costs, work experience and professional expertise. The following four (4) proposals are as follows:
Firm Amount Service Proposed
Volunteers of America $870,446 Supportive Services
New Beginnings $691,592 Supportive Services
Fair Housing Foundation $870,444.12 Supportive Services REACH Foundation $870,444 Supportive Services;
and
WHEREAS, Proposals were reviewed by a City evaluation panel using criteria outlined in the RFP, including:
Program design and service delivery approach
Organizational capacity and experience
Financial management and compliance readiness
Alignment with HOME-ARP eligible activities; and
WHEREAS, the evaluation process used by the evaluation panel for ranking the proposal was based upon the completeness of the proposal, consultant’s demonstrated understanding of the scope of services, quality of similar work previously performed by the firm, personnel assigned, resources required to perform the required; and
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WHEREAS, the evaluation panel determined the proposal submitted by Empowering REACH Foundation submitted the cost complete and responsive proposal and demonstrated the capacity to deliver eligible supportive services over a 36-month period; and services, and the proposed schedule of work. Fees were not considered until after the selection of the most qualified firms; and WHEREAS, in addition, the lowest bidder was not selected because the proposal was not the most responsive to the RFP requirements. The selected proposer demonstrated stronger program design, alignment with HOME-ARP eligible activities, clearer performance metrics and the organizational capacity/experience necessary to successfully implement and sustain the proposed services. Selection was based on overall best fit to the City, not price alone; and WHEREAS, funds in the amount of Eight Hundred Seventy Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Four Dollars ($870,444) are available in Grants Department Contract Services 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget in Account No. 2823-540-000-4266.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager, on the advice and approval of the City Attorney is hereby authorized to enter into a professional service agreement and establish a purchase order with Empowering REACH Foundation.
SECTION 2. That the City Manager hereby is authorized to issue a purchase order to Empowering REACH Foundation in an amount not to exceed Eight Hundred Seventy Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Four Dollars ($870,444).
SECTION 3. That funds for this expenditure is available in the Grants Management Division 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget in Account No. 2823-540- 000-4266 Contract Services.
SECTION 4. That a copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the offices of the City Manager, City Clerk, City Controller, Law Division/City Attorney, and the Grants Department.
SECTION 5. That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.
ADOPTED this ______ day of _____________ 2026.
_______________________________
EMMA SHARIF
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
Resolution No. __________
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 ________________, 2026.
That said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSTAIN:COUNCIL MEMBERS-
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SATRA D. ZURITA
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
CITY OF COMPTON
AND
THE EMPOWERING R.E.AC.H FOUNDATION
This AGREEMENT is entered by and between the CITY OF COMPTON, a municipal corporation of the State of California (hereinafter referred to as “CITY”) located at 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California 90220, and The Empowering R.E.A.C.H Foundation (hereinafter referred to as “CONSULTANT”), located at 5055 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, the CITY has received funding from the Unites States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) and HOME-American Rescue (HOME-ARP) Programs; and WHEREAS, the CITY has determined that there is a need to employ the services of an experienced consultant to provide expert advice and assistance with program implementation services to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations; and WHEREAS, CONSULTANT (The Empowering R.E.A.C.H Foundation) represents that it is specifically trained, experienced, competent, and has the resources to provide such services which will be required by this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution XX,XXX adopted on XX of February 2026, the City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with the Consultant to provide the needed services; and
WHEREAS, CONSULTANT is willing to render such professional services subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
AGREEMENT:
1. Services to be rendered by Consultant.It is the mutual understanding of the Parties that the Consultant shall perform and be responsible for providing the following services: 1.) Supportive Services for the qualifying population of the City of Compton using HOME-ARP funds.
Consultant acknowledges that in entering into this Agreement the City is relying on Consultant's special skills and experience to do and perform the services in accordance with best standards of professional practice. Consultant agrees to perform all the said services and to the extent not furnished by the City, furnish all the necessary materials at its own cost and expense necessary to complete said services in a manner consistent with that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the same profession currently practicing under similar circumstances and to the reasonable satisfaction of the City.
Consultant services hereunder shall be performed in a good, workmanlike and professional manner.
Consultant shall be responsible for correcting and completing all errors and omissions related to the services provided by the Consultant for this Agreement at no additional cost to the City. “Errors” and “Omissions” for purposes of this paragraph are defined to mean a failure by the Consultant to meet the standards of its profession as set forth in the preceding paragraph. The acceptance of the services by City does not release Consultant from these obligations.
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Consultant will be responsible for employing or engaging all persons necessary to perform the services. All of Consultant's staff will be qualified by training and experience to perform their assigned tasks. Consultant will give its personal attention to the fulfillment of the provisions of this Agreement by all of its employees and sub-consultants, if any, and will keep the services under its control. On demand of the City, if any employee or sub-consultant of Consultant fails or refuses to carry out the provisions of this Agreement or appears to be incompetent or to act in a disorderly or improper manner, Consultant agrees that he or she will be discharged from performing services pursuant to provisions of this Agreement.
Channon Watkins, Founder & Executive Director, shall be primarily responsible for representing Consultant in performance of this Agreement.
2. Duration of Contract.The term of this Agreement shall commence upon Notification to Proceed from the City to Consultant and Consultant shall perform the services in a diligent and professional manner pursuant to this Agreement through February 30, 2029, unless this Agreement is extended or terminated as provided herein.
3. Compensation.The method of payment for the services will be based on a fee-for-services basis, billable at the rates identified within Consultant’s “Budget” within the “Proposal”, which is incorporated herein. It is understood and agreed between the Parties that the maximum compensation payable for all services performed by the Consultant during the initial term of this Agreement shall be limited to a not-to-exceed amount of Eight Hundred Seventy Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Four Dollars ($870,444).
The total price paid the Consultant will include compensation for all work, including travel, materials, supplies, vendor services, expenses and subcontracted work. No additional compensation will be paid to the Consultant, unless there is a change in the scope of the work or the scope of the project. In the instance of a change in the scope of work or scope of the project, adjustment to the total compensation will be negotiated between the Consultant and the City. Adjustment in the total compensation will not be effective until authorized and approved in writing by the City. Should the Parties be unable to agree as to a compensation adjustment amount for changes in the work or scope of the project, this Agreement may be terminated pursuant to the provisions of Section 16, below.
Consultant acknowledges the importance to City of the project schedule and agrees to put forth its best professional efforts to perform the services in a manner consistent with that schedule. City understands, however, that Consultant’s performance must be governed by sound practices. Consultant will work such overtime or engage such personnel and equipment as necessary to maintain the schedule, without additional compensation.
Consultant shall provide the City with monthly reports describing services performed during the preceding month of services. Reports and Invoices shall be delivered or mailed to the Grants Depatment at the following address: City of Compton, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California 90220.
In the event of termination, the Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for the undisputed reasonable value of services performed to the effective date of termination, including any non-cancellable obligations incurred prior to termination; provided, however, that the City may condition payment of such compensation upon the Consultant’s delivery to the City of any and all City property, documents, reports, records, materials and work product associated with the performance of this Agreement.
4. Ownership of Materials.Consultant agrees that all of its customized reports, recommendations, plans, copyrightable materials and other work product created or assembled by it in the course of performing the services (“Work Product”) hereunder are works for hire for the benefit of the City and as such is the sole property of the City. To the extent that such materials and work product do not constitute work for hire, in consideration of the payments and other covenants of the City, as set forth or called for herein, Consultant hereby sells, transfers, conveys and assigns any and all of its rights therein to the City. In the event this Agreement is terminated, all Work Product produced by Consultant or its agents, Professional Services Agreement – The Empowering R.E.A.C.H Foundation Supportive Services
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employees and sub-consultants pursuant to this Agreement will be delivered to City pursuant to the termination clause of this Agreement.
The Work Product may be used by City and its agents, employees, representatives, and assigns, in whole or in part, or in modified form, for all purposes City may deem advisable, without further employment of or payment of any compensation to Consultant; provided, however, that if this Agreement is terminated for any reason prior to completion of the Project and if under such circumstances City uses, or engages the services of and directs another consultant to use, the Work Product, City agrees to hold Consultant harmless from any and all liability, costs, and expenses relative to claims arising out of matters and/or events which occur subsequent to the termination of this Agreement as a result of causes other than the fault or negligence of Consultant, or anyone for whose acts it is responsible, in preparation of the Work Product. Consultant will not be responsible for deficiencies solely attributable to modifications of the Work Product performed by others, or that arise from use of the Documents in connection with a project or site other than that shown in the Work Product.
5. Independent Consultant Status.Consultant, its officers, employees, subcontractors, agents and volunteers (collectively hereinafter the “Consultant”), is a wholly independent Consultant and not an officer, employee, sub-contractor or agent of the City of Compton. Neither the City nor any of its officers, employees, agents or volunteers shall have any control over the conduct of the Consultant, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement. Consultant expressly warrants that while engaged in carrying out and complying with any terms and conditions of this Agreement that Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner, represent that Consultant is in any manner officers, employees, agents or volunteers, joint venture or partner of the City. Consultant shall obtain no rights to retirement, health care or any other benefits that accrue to City officials, officers, or employees. Consultant expressly waives any claim to such rights. City will not make deductions from any amounts payable to Consultant of taxes or insurance. All payroll and employment taxes, insurance, and benefits shall be the sole responsibility of Consultant.
Consultant retains the right to provide services for others during the term of this Agreement.
The payment(s) made to Consultant pursuant to the Agreement will be the full and complete compensation to which Consultant is entitled. City will not make any federal or state tax withholdings on behalf of Consultant or its agents, employees or subcontractors. City will not pay any workers' compensation insurance, retirement contributions or unemployment contributions on behalf of Consultant or its employees or subcontractors. Consultant agrees to indemnify and pay City within thirty (30) days for any tax, retirement contribution, social security, overtime payment, unemployment payment or workers' compensation payment which City may be required to make on behalf of Consultant or any agent, employee, or sub-consultant of Consultant for work done under this Agreement. At the City’s election, City may deduct the amounts paid pursuant to this Section, from any balance owing to Consultant.
6. Successors, Assignment and Delegation.City and the Consultant each binds themselves, their partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives to the other hereto and to partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives of such other party in respect to all covenants, agreements and obligations contained in this Agreement.
The expertise and experience of Consultant are material considerations for this Agreement.
Consultant shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement or the performance of any of Consultant’s obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the City. Any attempted assignment or transfer of any of Consultant’s rights, duties or obligations arising under this Agreement shall be null and void.
7. Nondiscriminatory Employment Practices.During the performance of this Agreement, the Consultant agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, sex, creed, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, handicap or belief in accordance with requirements of City, State or Federal laws and regulations.
Consultant will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, sex, creed, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, handicap or belief in accordance with requirements of City, Professional Services Agreement – The Empowering R.E.A.C.H Foundation Supportive Services
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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 Consultant agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees, applicants and sub-consultants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this non-discrimination clause.
In the event of the Consultant’s non-compliance with the non-discrimination clause of this Agreement, this Agreement may be immediately canceled, terminated or suspended in whole or in part.
8. Subcontracting.Consultant's services are unique and personal. Except as may be specified in Consultant’s Proposal and agreed to by the City, Consultant will not subcontract any portion of the services without prior written approval of City Manager or his/her designee. If Consultant subcontracts any of the services, Consultant will be fully responsible to City for the acts, errors and omissions of Consultant's sub-consultant and of the persons either directly or indirectly employed by the sub-consultant, as Consultant is for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by Consultant. Nothing contained in this Agreement will create any contractual relationship between any sub-consultant of Consultant and City. Consultant will be responsible for payment of sub-consultants. Consultant will bind every sub- consultant by the terms of this Agreement applicable to Consultant's work unless specifically noted to the contrary in the subcontract and approved in writing by City.
9. Other Consultants.The City reserves the right to employ other consultants in connection with the services.
10. Indemnification.Consultant shall indemnify and save harmless the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers (collectively hereinafter the “City”), against any and all damages to property or injuries to or death of any person or persons, including property and employees or agents of the City and shall indemnify and save the City from any and all liability and expense including reimbursement of reasonable defense costs and legal fees, and claims, demands, suits, actions or proceedings of any kind or nature, including Workers’ Compensation claims, of or by anyone whomsoever to the extent resulting from or arising out of the negligent, reckless or willful misconduct for the Consultant, its officers, employees, sub-consultants, or agents in the performance of the duties undertaken by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement.
This indemnification and hold harmless obligation does not extend to claims arising out of the negligence or willful misconduct of the City.
11. Insurance.Without limiting the Consultant’s indemnification of the City, Consultant shall obtain and maintain, at its cost and expense, for the duration of the Agreement and any and all amendments hereto, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise out of or in connection with performance of the services by Consultant or Consultant’s agents, representatives, employees or sub-consultants. The insurance will be obtained from an insurance carrier admitted and authorized to do business in the State of California. Such evidence shall specifically identify this Agreement and shall contain express conditions that the City is to be given written notice at least thirty (30) days in advance of any termination or implementation of a reduction of limits or material change of insurance coverage as specified herein. Failure on the part of the Consultant to procure or maintain insurance shall constitute a material breach upon which the City may immediately terminate this Agreement.
All insurance required hereunder shall be primary with respect to any insurance maintained by the City.
Coverages and Limits. Consultant will maintain the types of coverages and minimum limits indicated below, unless the Risk Manager or City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney approves a lower amount. These minimum amounts of coverage will not constitute any limitations or cap on Consultant's indemnification obligations under this Agreement. City, its officers, agents, volunteers and employees make no representation that the limits of the insurance specified to be carried by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement are adequate to protect Consultant. The coverage will contain no special limitations on the scope of its protection to the below-indicated insureds except for Workers Compensation Professional Services Agreement – The Empowering R.E.A.C.H Foundation Supportive Services
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and errors and omissions insurance. Consultant will obtain occurrence coverage, excluding Professional Liability, which will be written as claims-made coverage. If Consultant believes that any required insurance coverage is inadequate, Consultant will obtain such additional insurance coverage, as Consultant deems adequate, at Consultant's sole expense.
11.1 Commercial General Liability Insurance. $1,000,000 combined single-limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. If the submitted policies contain aggregate limits, general aggregate limits will apply separately to the work under this Agreement or the general aggregate will be twice the required per occurrence limit.
11.2 Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability. Workers' Compensation limits as required by the California Labor Code and Employer's Liability limits of $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury. Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance will not be required if Consultant has no employees and provides, to City's satisfaction, a declaration stating this.
11.3 Professional Liability. Errors and omissions liability appropriate to Consultant’s profession with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per claim. The coverage shall also provide an extended two (2) year reporting period commencing upon termination or cancellation of this Agreement.
Endorsements. For Commercial General Liability Insurance, Consultant will ensure that the policies are endorsed to name the City of Compton and its respective elected and appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers as “additional insureds” with respect to liability arising out of the activities of the Consultant. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the City. Prior to City's execution of this Agreement, Consultant will furnish certificates of insurance and endorsements to City.
Waiver of Subrogation. The policies shall contain a waiver of subrogation for the benefit of City.
12. Permits and Licenses.Consultant, at its own expense, during the term of this Agreement, shall obtain and maintain all appropriate business and professional permits, licenses and certificates that may be required in connection with the performance of services by the Consultant. Upon execution of this Agreement, the Consultant shall show evidence of a business license permit in conformance with Section 9-1.2 of the Compton Municipal Code.
13. Maintenance of Records. Consultant will maintain complete and accurate records with respect to costs incurred under this Agreement. All records will be clearly identifiable. Consultant will allow a representative of City during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of records and any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant will allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years, or longer if required by law, from the date of final payment under this Agreement.
14. Warranties.Consultant represents and warrants (i) that Consultant has no obligations, legal or otherwise, inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement or with Consultant’s undertaking this relationship with City, (ii) that the performance of the services called for by this Agreement do not and will not violate any applicable law, rule or regulation or any proprietary or other right of any third party, (iii) that Consultant will not use in the performance of his responsibilities under this Agreement any confidential information or trade secrets of any other person or entity and (iv) that Consultant has not knowingly entered into or will enter into any agreement (whether oral or written) in conflict with this Agreement.
15. General Compliance with Laws. Consultant will keep fully informed of federal, state and local laws and ordinances and regulations, which in any manner affect those employed by Consultant, or in any way affect the performance of the services by Consultant. Consultant will at all times observe and comply with these laws, ordinances, and regulations and will be responsible for the compliance of the services with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations. In the event the Consultant encounters any conflict between such laws and ordinances, Consultant shall notify the City in writing and the Parties agree to work cooperatively to resolve the conflict.
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16. Termination.In the event of the Consultant's failure to prosecute, deliver, or perform the services, after giving written notice of default and two (2) days to correct the same, then, in addition to any other remedies, City may terminate this Agreement for nonperformance by notifying Consultant in writing.
Consultant has five (5) business days to deliver any documents owned by City and all work in progress to City address contained in this Agreement. City will make a determination of fact based upon the work product delivered to City and of the percentage of work that Consultant has performed which is usable and of worth to City in having the Agreement completed. Based upon that finding City will determine the final payment of the Agreement. In the event City elects to terminate, City will have the right to immediate possession of all Work Product and work in progress prepared by Consultant, whether located at Consultant's place of business, or at the offices of a sub-consultant.
The City’s obligation is payable only from funds appropriated for the purpose of this Agreement.
All funds for payments after the end of the current fiscal year are subject to the City’s legislative appropriation for this purpose. In the event this Agreement extends into succeeding fiscal year periods and the City Council does not allocate sufficient funds for the next succeeding fiscal year payments, this Agreement shall terminate immediately upon written notice from the City.
Either Party, upon tendering ten (10) calendar days written notice to the other Party, may terminate this Agreement for convenience. In this event and upon request of City, Consultant will assemble the work product without charge, put it in order for proper filing and closing, and deliver it to City. Consultant will be paid for work performed to the termination date; however, the total shall not exceed the maximum amount payable as specified in Section 3, above. City will make the final determination as to the portions of tasks completed and the compensation to be made.
17. Covenants Against Contingent Fees. Consultant warrants that Consultant has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that Consultant has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or any other consideration contingent upon, or resulting from, the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, City will have the right to terminate this Agreement for nonperformance, or, in its discretion, to deduct from the Agreement price or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of the fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fees, gift, or contingent fee.
18. Certifications.The Consultant, under penalty of perjury, certifies that, except as noted below, he/she or any other person associated therewith in the capacity of owner, partner, director, officer, manager:
a. is not currently under suspension, debarment, voluntary exclusion, or determination of ineligibility by any Federal, State or local agency;
b. has not been suspended, debarred, voluntarily excluded or determined ineligible by any Federal, State or local agency within the past 3 years;
c. does not have a proposed debarment pending; and
d. 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 e. 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 subsection (d); and
f. 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.
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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 Agreement. Signing this Agreement on the signature portion thereof shall also constitute signature of the above Certifications. ______________________________________ ___________________ Channon Watkins, Founder Date
19. Jurisdiction, Venue and Governing Law. Any action at law or in equity brought by either of the Parties for the purpose of enforcing a right or rights provided for by this Agreement will be tried in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, and the Parties waive all provisions of law providing for a change of venue in these proceedings to any other county. This agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of California.
20. Testimony.Consultant will testify at City's request if litigation is brought against City in connection with Consultant's services under this Agreement. Unless the action is brought by Consultant, or is based upon Consultant's actual or alleged negligence or other wrongdoing, City, upon prior written agreement with Consultant will compensate Consultant for time spent in preparation for testimony, testimony, and travel at Consultant's standard hourly rates at the time of actual testimony.
21. Waivers.The waiver by either Party of any breach or violation of any term, covenant, or condition of this Agreement or of any applicable law will not be deemed to be a waiver of such term, covenant, condition or law or of any subsequent breach or violation of same or of any other term, covenant, condition or law. The acceptance by either Party of any fee or other payment which may become due under this Agreement will not be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding breach or violation by the other Party of any term, covenant, or condition of this Agreement or any applicable law.
22. Authority.The individuals executing this Agreement and the instruments referenced in it, each represent and warrant that they have the legal power, right and actual authority to bind the respective Parties to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
23. Severability.If any term, provision, condition or covenant of this Agreement or its application to any party or circumstances shall be held, to any extent, invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of the term, provision, condition or covenant to persons or circumstances other than those as to whom or which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected, and shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
24. Amendments.This Agreement may be modified or amended only be written document executed by both Consultant and City’s City Manager and approved as to form by the City Attorney. Such document shall expressly state that it is intended by the Parties to amend the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
25. Confidentiality and Trade Secret Information.
25.1 Use of Confidential Information. The Parties may be required to disclose Confidential Information to each other. As such, the Parties shall use Confidential Information solely for the purpose Professional Services Agreement – The Empowering R.E.A.C.H Foundation Supportive Services
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and in the context of the Parties' evaluation of the Project and shall not otherwise use, or authorize the use of, any Confidential Information. Neither Party or any of its Affiliates, nor any of their respective Representatives, shall have any obligation to disclose any Confidential Information at any time.
25.2 Non-Disclosure of Confidential Information.
(a) Non-Disclosure Withut Consent. The Parties acknowledge that the disclosure of any Confidential Information would cause severe adverse personal, business and financial consequences to the Party including, but limited to loss, dilution or reduction of business or business prospects and adverse publicity. Without the prior written consent of the Party in each instance, or as otherwise specifically permitted by this Agreement, the Parties shall not, at any time or times, directly or indirectly, disclose or authorize or permit to be disclosed: (i) any Confidential Information; or (ii) any Confidential Information that has been made available to, or is in the possession or under the control of the Party. Immediately upon request by either Party, at any time or times, the Parties shall deliver to the requesting Party a complete and accurate list of the names, addresses and telephone numbers of all Persons to whom any copy of, or access to, any Confidential Information has been provided by or on behalf of said Party notwithstanding this Agreement.
(b) Prohibition on Reproduction. The Parties shall not, at any time or times, directly or indirectly, copy, otherwise reproduce, or make any extract or summary of any Confidential Information, or any materials containing or storing any Confidential Information, for any purpose other than the purposes specifically permitted by this Agreement. The Parties shall maintain adequate security measures so that none of the Confidential Information may be disclosed, reproduced, made available or distributed in any manner not otherwise specifically permitted by this Agreement. All media in which any Confidential Information is recorded or stored, and which at any time is within the possession or under the control of the Parties, immediately shall be delivered to the respective Parties upon the termination of the relationship and upon written request of either Party, for any reason, or at any other time, upon request by either Party. (c) Notice of Demands. If, at any time or times, the Parties are requested or required (by oral questions, interrogatories, requests for information or documents, subpoena, civil investigative demand or other process) to disclose any Confidential Information, the Party shall provide to the other Party immediate written notice thereof so that said Party may seek an appropriate protective order or waive compliance with the applicable provision of this Agreement. If, failing the entry of a protective order or the receipt of a waiver hereunder, in the written opinion of that Party's legal counsel (delivered to the Party at least fifteen (15) business days prior to any such disclosure), is compelled to disclose any Confidential Information, the Party may disclose only that portion of the Confidential Information that counsel so opines must be disclosed and the Party shall use its utmost best efforts to obtain assurance that confidential treatment shall be accorded to that portion of the Confidential Information being disclosed. In no event shall the Parties, or anyone on behalf of the Parties, oppose, hinder or impair the ability of the Party to take any action to obtain a protective order or other assurance satisfactory to said Party that confidential treatment shall be accorded to Confidential Information.
25.3 Trade Secret. Consultant agrees that during the course of providing services to the City, Consultant may have access to the City’s confidential/trade secret and proprietary information. Consultant understands that all such information is considered to be secret and proprietary to the City and is a valuable commercial asset of the City. Consultant agrees not to make use whatsoever, directly or indirectly, of the City’s confidential information for Consultant’s personal benefit or for any other person, firm, corporation, or entity. Consultant agrees not to remove such information from the City in any form or medium without the express written permission of the City. Consultant agrees not to reveal, disclose, identify, or otherwise provide this Confidential Information to any other person, firm, corporation, or other entity, including the general public, directly or indirectly. Upon the conclusion of Consultant services to the City, Consultant agrees to return all the City’s property and confidential information in Consultant’s custody, possession, or control to Company.
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26. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with any other written document referred to or contemplated by it embody the entire Agreement and understanding between the Parties relating to the subject matter of it. The City Manager is authorized, in consultation with the City Attorney, to agree to non- material amendments to this Agreement. Neither this Agreement nor any of its provisions may be amended, modified, waived or discharged except in a writing signed by both Parties.
27. Notices.Any notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be effective when delivered in person; and effective one (1) business day after delivery by facsimile transmission; and effective five (5) calendar days after mailing by U.S. Mail, postage prepaid and properly addressed as follows:
To Consultant: The Empowering R.E.A.C.H Foundation
5055 Exposition Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90016
Attn: Channon Watkins, President
(323) 717-0156
[email protected]
To City: City of Compton
205 South Willowbrook Avenue
Compton, California 90220
Attn: Turmel Woods, Grants Compliance Manager
(310) 605-5580
[email protected]
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.
30. Miscellaneous.No provision of this Agreement is to be interpreted for or against either party because that party or that party’s legal representative drafted such provision.
Should either party hereto, or any representative, successor or assign of either party hereto, resort to litigation to enforce the provisions of this Agreement, each party shall bear their own costs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, CONSULTANT has executed this Agreement, and the CITY, by its City Manager, who is authorized to do so, has executed this Agreement.
THE EMPOWERING R.E.A.C.H FOUNDATION
CONSULTANT
Dated: _______________ By ____________________________________ Channon Watkins, President
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CITY OF COMPTON
Approved by:
Dated: _______________ By _____________________________________ Willie A. Hopkins Jr., City Manager
Approved as to form:
By _________________________________ Dated: ___________________ Legal Division
ATTEST:
Dated: _________________ By _____________________________________ Satra D. Zurita, City Clerk
February 17, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COMPTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AND
ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER FOR FAIR HOUSING
FOUNDATION FOR TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE
(TBRA) PROGRAM USING HOME-AMERICAN RESUCUE PLAN
(HOME-ARP) FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF ($641,077.60)
SUMMARY
Adoption of this resolution will authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional service agreement with and establish a purchase order in the amount of Six Hundred Forty-One Thousand Seventy-Seven Dollars and Sixty Cents ($641,077.60) for TBRA services for the qualifying population living in the City of Compton.
BACKGROUND
In 2021, the City of Compton received a Grant Agreement from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for HOME-ARP funds intended to address the needs of qualifying populations, including individuals and households experiencing homelessness or housing instability. HUD required the City to develop and submit an eligible proposal for approval by May 2023. Failure to do so would have resulted in the City forfeiting its HOME-ARP allocation. In response, the City undertook the required planning and compliance steps to preserve the funding and ensure alignment with HUD HOME-ARP regulations to address the needs of qualifying populations, including individuals and households experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
On October 30, 2025, the City released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for HOME-ARP TBRA. The proposal deadline was November 17. The RFP sought qualified nonprofit organizations to deliver a TBRA program consistent with HUD HOME-ARP regulations, including housing stabilization and related services.
The three (3) firms were selected based on their responsiveness, qualifications, costs, work experience and professional expertise. The following three (3) proposal are as follow:
Firm Amount Service Proposed
Volunteers of America $640,000.00 TBRA
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Fair Housing Foundation $610,446.12 TBRA
REACH Foundation $641,077.60 TBRA
Proposals were reviewed by City evaluation panel using criteria outlined in the RFP, including:
Program design and service delivery approach
Organizational capacity and experience
Financial management and compliance readiness
Alignment with HOME-ARP eligible activities
SELECTION PROCESS
Pursuant to the Request for Proposals, it was requested that consultants respond with their qualifications, scope of service, etc., in one package and their fee in a sealed, separate cover. The proposal review committee reviewed the material in the Request for Proposal (RFP) submitted by the consultants and ranked the most qualified proposals.
The selection of the most qualified consultants for youth and family services was on the basis of demonstrated competence and professional qualifications.
Qualification Based Selection (“QBS”) is where selection is based on the most appropriate provider of professional services; fees are not an initial consideration nor a primary consideration for selection; however, staff will evaluate the price to ensure there is a comparability and consistency to the other proposals. The evaluation process used by the selection committee for ranking the proposal was based upon the completeness of the proposal, consultant’s demonstrated understanding of the scope of services, quality of similar work previously performed by the firm, personnel assigned, resources required to perform the required services, and the proposed schedule of work. Fees are not considered until after the selection of the most qualified firms.
The review committee determined the proposal submitted by Fair Housing Foundation submitted the lowest/most responsive proposal and demonstrated the capacity to deliver eligible TBRA over a 36-month period.
STATEMENT OF ISSUE
Staff request authorization for the City Manager to enter into a service agreement with Fair Housing Foundation for TBRA program for the City of Compton.
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FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of Six Hundred Forty-One Thousand Seventy-Seven Dollars and Sixty Cents ($641,077.60) are available in Grants Department – TBRA Program 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget in Account No. 2823-540-000-4205.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the attached Resolution be adopted.
TURMEL WOODS
GRANTS COMPLIANCE MANAGER
APPROVED FOR FORWARD
WILLIE A. HOPKINS JR.
CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. __________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AND ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER
FOR FAIR HOUSING FOUNDATION FOR TENANT-BASED RENTAL
ASSISTANCE (TBRA) PROGRAM USING HOME-AMERICAN RESUCUE
PLAN (HOME-ARP) FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF ($641,077.60)
WHEREAS, adoption of this resolution will authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional service agreement with and establish a purchase order in the amount of Six Hundred Forty-One Thousand Seventy-Seven Dollars and Sixty Cents ($641,077.60) for TBRA services for the qualifying population living in the City of Compton; and
WHEREAS, in 2021, the City of Compton received a Grant Agreement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for HOME-ARP funds intended to address the needs of qualifying populations, including individuals and households experiencing homelessness or housing instability; and WHEREAS, HUD required the City to develop and submit an eligible proposal for approval by May 2023. Failure to do so would have resulted in the City forfeiting its HOME-ARP allocation. In response, the City undertook the required planning and compliance steps to preserve the funding and ensure alignment with HUD HOME-ARP regulations to address the needs of qualifying populations, including individuals and households experiencing homelessness or housing instability; and
WHEREAS, On October 30, 2025, the City released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for HOME-ARP TBRA. The proposal deadline was November 17, 2025. The RFP sought qualified nonprofit organizations to deliver TBRA program consistent with HUD HOME-ARP regulations, including housing stabilization and related services. The three (3) agencies were selected based on their responsiveness, qualifications, costs, work experience and professional expertise. The following three (3) proposal are as follow:
Firm Amount Service Proposed
Fair Housing Foundation $610,446.12 TBRA
Volunteers of America $640,000.00 TBRA
REACH Foundation $641,077.60 TBRA; and
WHEREAS, Proposals were reviewed by City evaluation panel using criteria outlined in the RFP, including:
Program design and service delivery approach
Organizational capacity and experience
Financial management and compliance readiness
Alignment with HOME-ARP eligible activities; and
WHEREAS, the evaluation process used by the selection committee for ranking the proposal was based upon the completeness of the proposal, consultant’s demonstrated understanding of the scope of services, quality of similar work previously performed by the firm, personnel assigned, resources required to perform the required; and
Resolution No. ____________
WHEREAS, the review committee determined the proposal submitted by Fair Housing Foundation submitted the lowest/most responsive proposal and demonstrated the capacity to deliver eligible TBRA services over a 36-month period; and
WHEREAS, funds in the amount of Six Hundred Forty-One Thousand Seventy-Seven Dollars and Sixty Cents ($641,077.60) are available in Grants Department – TBRA Program 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget in Account No. 2823- 540-000-4205.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager, on the advice and approval of the Legal Counsel, is hereby authorized to enter into a service agreement and establish a purchase order with Fair Housing Foundation.
SECTION 2. That the City Manager hereby is authorized to issue a purchase order to Fair Housing Foundation in an amount not to exceed Six Hundred Forty-One Thousand Seventy-Seven Dollars and Sixty Cents ($641,077.60).
SECTION 3. That funds for this expenditure will be appropriated in the Grants Management Division 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget in Account No. 2823-540- 000-4205 Grants Dept- TBRA Program.
SECTION 4. That a copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the offices of the City Manager, City Clerk, City Controller, Law Division/City Attorney and the Grants Department.
SECTION 5. That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.
ADOPTED this ______ day of _____________ 2026.
_______________________________
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
Resolution No. ____________
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 ________________, 2026.
That said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSTAIN:COUNCIL MEMBERS-
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SATRA D. ZURTIA
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
CITY OF COMPTON
AND
FAIR HOUSING FOUNDATION
This AGREEMENT is entered by and between the CITY OF COMPTON, a municipal corporation of the State of California (hereinafter referred to as “CITY”) located at 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California 90220, and Fair Housing Foundation (hereinafter referred to as “CONSULTANT”), located at 3605 Long Beach Blvd #302 Long Beach, CA 90807
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, the CITY has received funding from the Unites States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) and HOME-American Rescue (HOME-ARP) Programs; and WHEREAS, the CITY has determined that there is a need to employ the services of an experienced consultant to provide expert advice and assistance with program implementation services to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations; and WHEREAS, CONSULTANT (Fair Housing Foundation) represents that it is specifically trained, experienced, competent, and has the resources to provide such services which will be required by this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution XX,XXX adopted on XX of February 2026, the City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with the Consultant to provide the needed services; and
WHEREAS, CONSULTANT is willing to render such professional services subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
AGREEMENT:
1. Services to be rendered by Consultant.It is the mutual understanding of the Parties that the Consultant shall perform and be responsible for providing the following services: 1.) Tenant- Based Rental Assistance Program for the qualifying population of the City of Compton using HOME-ARP funds.
Consultant acknowledges that in entering into this Agreement the City is relying on Consultant's special skills and experience to do and perform the services in accordance with best standards of professional practice. Consultant agrees to perform all the said services and to the extent not furnished by the City, furnish all the necessary materials at its own cost and expense necessary to complete said services in a manner consistent with that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the same profession currently practicing under similar circumstances and to the reasonable satisfaction of the City.
Consultant services hereunder shall be performed in a good, workmanlike and professional manner.
Consultant shall be responsible for correcting and completing all errors and omissions related to the services provided by the Consultant for this Agreement at no additional cost to the City. “Errors” and “Omissions” for purposes of this paragraph are defined to mean a failure by the Consultant to meet the standards of its profession as set forth in the preceding paragraph. The acceptance of the services by City does not release Consultant from these obligations.
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Consultant will be responsible for employing or engaging all persons necessary to perform the services. All of Consultant's staff will be qualified by training and experience to perform their assigned tasks. Consultant will give its personal attention to the fulfillment of the provisions of this Agreement by all of its employees and sub-consultants, if any, and will keep the services under its control. On demand of the City, if any employee or sub-consultant of Consultant fails or refuses to carry out the provisions of this Agreement or appears to be incompetent or to act in a disorderly or improper manner, Consultant agrees that he or she will be discharged from performing services pursuant to provisions of this Agreement.
Stella Vanporppal, Executive Director, shall be primarily responsible for representing Consultant in performance of this Agreement.
2. Duration of Contract.The term of this Agreement shall commence upon Notification to Proceed from the City to Consultant and Consultant shall perform the services in a diligent and professional manner pursuant to this Agreement through February 30, 2029, unless this Agreement is extended or terminated as provided herein.
3. Compensation.The method of payment for the services will be based on a fee-for-services basis, billable at the rates identified within Consultant’s “Budget” within the “Proposal”, which is incorporated herein. It is understood and agreed between the Parties that the maximum compensation payable for all services performed by the Consultant during the initial term of this Agreement shall be limited to a not-to-exceed amount of Six Hundred Forty-One Thousand Seventy-Seven Dollars and Sixty Cents ($641,077.60).
The total price paid the Consultant will include compensation for all work, including travel, materials, supplies, vendor services, expenses and subcontracted work. No additional compensation will be paid to the Consultant, unless there is a change in the scope of the work or the scope of the project. In the instance of a change in the scope of work or scope of the project, adjustment to the total compensation will be negotiated between the Consultant and the City. Adjustment in the total compensation will not be effective until authorized and approved in writing by the City. Should the Parties be unable to agree as to a compensation adjustment amount for changes in the work or scope of the project, this Agreement may be terminated pursuant to the provisions of Section 16, below.
Consultant acknowledges the importance to City of the project schedule and agrees to put forth its best professional efforts to perform the services in a manner consistent with that schedule. City understands, however, that Consultant’s performance must be governed by sound practices. Consultant will work such overtime or engage such personnel and equipment as necessary to maintain the schedule, without additional compensation.
Consultant shall provide the City with monthly reports describing services performed during the preceding month of services. Reports and Invoices shall be delivered or mailed to the Grants Department at the following address: City of Compton, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California 90220.
In the event of termination, the Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for the undisputed reasonable value of services performed to the effective date of termination, including any non-cancellable obligations incurred prior to termination; provided, however, that the City may condition payment of such compensation upon the Consultant’s delivery to the City of any and all City property, documents, reports, records, materials and work product associated with the performance of this Agreement.
4. Ownership of Materials.Consultant agrees that all of its customized reports, recommendations, plans, copyrightable materials and other work product created or assembled by it in the course of performing the services (“Work Product”) hereunder are works for hire for the benefit of the City and as such is the sole property of the City. To the extent that such materials and work product do not constitute work for hire, in consideration of the payments and other covenants of the City, as set forth or called for herein, Consultant hereby sells, transfers, conveys and assigns any and all of its rights therein to the City. In the event this Agreement is terminated, all Work Product produced by Consultant or its agents, Professional Services Agreement – Fair Housing Foundation Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program
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employees and sub-consultants pursuant to this Agreement will be delivered to City pursuant to the termination clause of this Agreement.
The Work Product may be used by City and its agents, employees, representatives, and assigns, in whole or in part, or in modified form, for all purposes City may deem advisable, without further employment of or payment of any compensation to Consultant; provided, however, that if this Agreement is terminated for any reason prior to completion of the Project and if under such circumstances City uses, or engages the services of and directs another consultant to use, the Work Product, City agrees to hold Consultant harmless from any and all liability, costs, and expenses relative to claims arising out of matters and/or events which occur subsequent to the termination of this Agreement as a result of causes other than the fault or negligence of Consultant, or anyone for whose acts it is responsible, in preparation of the Work Product. Consultant will not be responsible for deficiencies solely attributable to modifications of the Work Product performed by others, or that arise from use of the Documents in connection with a project or site other than that shown in the Work Product.
5. Independent Consultant Status.Consultant, its officers, employees, subcontractors, agents and volunteers (collectively hereinafter the “Consultant”), is a wholly independent Consultant and not an officer, employee, sub-contractor or agent of the City of Compton. Neither the City nor any of its officers, employees, agents or volunteers shall have any control over the conduct of the Consultant, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement. Consultant expressly warrants that while engaged in carrying out and complying with any terms and conditions of this Agreement that Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner, represent that Consultant is in any manner officers, employees, agents or volunteers, joint venture or partner of the City. Consultant shall obtain no rights to retirement, health care or any other benefits that accrue to City officials, officers, or employees. Consultant expressly waives any claim to such rights. City will not make deductions from any amounts payable to Consultant of taxes or insurance. All payroll and employment taxes, insurance, and benefits shall be the sole responsibility of Consultant.
Consultant retains the right to provide services for others during the term of this Agreement.
The payment(s) made to Consultant pursuant to the Agreement will be the full and complete compensation to which Consultant is entitled. City will not make any federal or state tax withholdings on behalf of Consultant or its agents, employees or subcontractors. City will not pay any workers' compensation insurance, retirement contributions or unemployment contributions on behalf of Consultant or its employees or subcontractors. Consultant agrees to indemnify and pay City within thirty (30) days for any tax, retirement contribution, social security, overtime payment, unemployment payment or workers' compensation payment which City may be required to make on behalf of Consultant or any agent, employee, or sub-consultant of Consultant for work done under this Agreement. At the City’s election, City may deduct the amounts paid pursuant to this Section, from any balance owing to Consultant.
6. Successors, Assignment and Delegation.City and the Consultant each binds themselves, their partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives to the other hereto and to partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives of such other party in respect to all covenants, agreements and obligations contained in this Agreement.
The expertise and experience of Consultant are material considerations for this Agreement.
Consultant shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement or the performance of any of Consultant’s obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the City. Any attempted assignment or transfer of any of Consultant’s rights, duties or obligations arising under this Agreement shall be null and void.
7. Nondiscriminatory Employment Practices.During the performance of this Agreement, the Consultant agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, sex, creed, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, handicap or belief in accordance with requirements of City, State or Federal laws and regulations.
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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 Consultant agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees, applicants and sub-consultants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this non-discrimination clause.
In the event of the Consultant’s non-compliance with the non-discrimination clause of this Agreement, this Agreement may be immediately canceled, terminated or suspended in whole or in part.
8. Subcontracting.Consultant's services are unique and personal. Except as may be specified in Consultant’s Proposal and agreed to by the City, Consultant will not subcontract any portion of the services without prior written approval of City Manager or his/her designee. If Consultant subcontracts any of the services, Consultant will be fully responsible to City for the acts, errors and omissions of Consultant's sub-consultant and of the persons either directly or indirectly employed by the sub-consultant, as Consultant is for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by Consultant. Nothing contained in this Agreement will create any contractual relationship between any sub-consultant of Consultant and City. Consultant will be responsible for payment of sub-consultants. Consultant will bind every sub- consultant by the terms of this Agreement applicable to Consultant's work unless specifically noted to the contrary in the subcontract and approved in writing by City.
9. Other Consultants.The City reserves the right to employ other consultants in connection with the services.
10. Indemnification.Consultant shall indemnify and save harmless the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers (collectively hereinafter the “City”), against any and all damages to property or injuries to or death of any person or persons, including property and employees or agents of the City and shall indemnify and save the City from any and all liability and expense including reimbursement of reasonable defense costs and legal fees, and claims, demands, suits, actions or proceedings of any kind or nature, including Workers’ Compensation claims, of or by anyone whomsoever to the extent resulting from or arising out of the negligent, reckless or willful misconduct for the Consultant, its officers, employees, sub-consultants, or agents in the performance of the duties undertaken by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement.
This indemnification and hold harmless obligation does not extend to claims arising out of the negligence or willful misconduct of the City.
11. Insurance.Without limiting the Consultant’s indemnification of the City, Consultant shall obtain and maintain, at its cost and expense, for the duration of the Agreement and any and all amendments hereto, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise out of or in connection with performance of the services by Consultant or Consultant’s agents, representatives, employees or sub-consultants. The insurance will be obtained from an insurance carrier admitted and authorized to do business in the State of California. Such evidence shall specifically identify this Agreement and shall contain express conditions that the City is to be given written notice at least thirty (30) days in advance of any termination or implementation of a reduction of limits or material change of insurance coverage as specified herein. Failure on the part of the Consultant to procure or maintain insurance shall constitute a material breach upon which the City may immediately terminate this Agreement.
All insurance required hereunder shall be primary with respect to any insurance maintained by the City.
Coverages and Limits. Consultant will maintain the types of coverages and minimum limits indicated below, unless the Risk Manager or City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney approves a lower amount. These minimum amounts of coverage will not constitute any limitations or cap on Consultant's indemnification obligations under this Agreement. City, its officers, agents, volunteers and employees make no representation that the limits of the insurance specified to be carried by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement are adequate to protect Consultant. The coverage will contain no special limitations on the scope of its protection to the below-indicated insureds except for Workers Compensation Professional Services Agreement – Fair Housing Foundation Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program
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and errors and omissions insurance. Consultant will obtain occurrence coverage, excluding Professional Liability, which will be written as claims-made coverage. If Consultant believes that any required insurance coverage is inadequate, Consultant will obtain such additional insurance coverage, as Consultant deems adequate, at Consultant's sole expense.
11.1 Commercial General Liability Insurance. $1,000,000 combined single-limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. If the submitted policies contain aggregate limits, general aggregate limits will apply separately to the work under this Agreement or the general aggregate will be twice the required per occurrence limit.
11.2 Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability. Workers' Compensation limits as required by the California Labor Code and Employer's Liability limits of $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury. Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance will not be required if Consultant has no employees and provides, to City's satisfaction, a declaration stating this.
11.3 Professional Liability. Errors and omissions liability appropriate to Consultant’s profession with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per claim. The coverage shall also provide an extended two (2) year reporting period commencing upon termination or cancellation of this Agreement.
Endorsements. For Commercial General Liability Insurance, Consultant will ensure that the policies are endorsed to name the City of Compton and its respective elected and appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers as “additional insureds” with respect to liability arising out of the activities of the Consultant. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the City. Prior to City's execution of this Agreement, Consultant will furnish certificates of insurance and endorsements to City.
Waiver of Subrogation. The policies shall contain a waiver of subrogation for the benefit of City.
12. Permits and Licenses.Consultant, at its own expense, during the term of this Agreement, shall obtain and maintain all appropriate business and professional permits, licenses and certificates that may be required in connection with the performance of services by the Consultant. Upon execution of this Agreement, the Consultant shall show evidence of a business license permit in conformance with Section 9-1.2 of the Compton Municipal Code.
13. Maintenance of Records. Consultant will maintain complete and accurate records with respect to costs incurred under this Agreement. All records will be clearly identifiable. Consultant will allow a representative of City during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of records and any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant will allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years, or longer if required by law, from the date of final payment under this Agreement.
14. Warranties.Consultant represents and warrants (i) that Consultant has no obligations, legal or otherwise, inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement or with Consultant’s undertaking this relationship with City, (ii) that the performance of the services called for by this Agreement do not and will not violate any applicable law, rule or regulation or any proprietary or other right of any third party, (iii) that Consultant will not use in the performance of his responsibilities under this Agreement any confidential information or trade secrets of any other person or entity and (iv) that Consultant has not knowingly entered into or will enter into any agreement (whether oral or written) in conflict with this Agreement.
15. General Compliance with Laws. Consultant will keep fully informed of federal, state and local laws and ordinances and regulations, which in any manner affect those employed by Consultant, or in any way affect the performance of the services by Consultant. Consultant will at all times observe and comply with these laws, ordinances, and regulations and will be responsible for the compliance of the services with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations. In the event the Consultant encounters any conflict between such laws and ordinances, Consultant shall notify the City in writing and the Parties agree to work cooperatively to resolve the conflict.
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16. Termination.In the event of the Consultant's failure to prosecute, deliver, or perform the services, after giving written notice of default and two (2) days to correct the same, then, in addition to any other remedies, City may terminate this Agreement for nonperformance by notifying Consultant in writing.
Consultant has five (5) business days to deliver any documents owned by City and all work in progress to City address contained in this Agreement. City will make a determination of fact based upon the work product delivered to City and of the percentage of work that Consultant has performed which is usable and of worth to City in having the Agreement completed. Based upon that finding City will determine the final payment of the Agreement. In the event City elects to terminate, City will have the right to immediate possession of all Work Product and work in progress prepared by Consultant, whether located at Consultant's place of business, or at the offices of a sub-consultant.
The City’s obligation is payable only from funds appropriated for the purpose of this Agreement.
All funds for payments after the end of the current fiscal year are subject to the City’s legislative appropriation for this purpose. In the event this Agreement extends into succeeding fiscal year periods and the City Council does not allocate sufficient funds for the next succeeding fiscal year payments, this Agreement shall terminate immediately upon written notice from the City.
Either Party, upon tendering ten (10) calendar days written notice to the other Party, may terminate this Agreement for convenience. In this event and upon request of City, Consultant will assemble the work product without charge, put it in order for proper filing and closing, and deliver it to City. Consultant will be paid for work performed to the termination date; however, the total shall not exceed the maximum amount payable as specified in Section 3, above. City will make the final determination as to the portions of tasks completed and the compensation to be made.
17. Covenants Against Contingent Fees. Consultant warrants that Consultant has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that Consultant has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or any other consideration contingent upon, or resulting from, the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, City will have the right to terminate this Agreement for nonperformance, or, in its discretion, to deduct from the Agreement price or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of the fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fees, gift, or contingent fee.
18. Certifications.The Consultant, under penalty of perjury, certifies that, except as noted below, he/she or any other person associated therewith in the capacity of owner, partner, director, officer, manager:
a. is not currently under suspension, debarment, voluntary exclusion, or determination of ineligibility by any Federal, State or local agency;
b. has not been suspended, debarred, voluntarily excluded or determined ineligible by any Federal, State or local agency within the past 3 years;
c. does not have a proposed debarment pending; and
d. 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 e. 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 subsection (d); and
f. 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.
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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 Agreement. Signing this Agreement on the signature portion thereof shall also constitute signature of the above Certifications. ______________________________________ ___________________ Stella Vanporppal, Executive Director Date
19. Jurisdiction, Venue and Governing Law. Any action at law or in equity brought by either of the Parties for the purpose of enforcing a right or rights provided for by this Agreement will be tried in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, and the Parties waive all provisions of law providing for a change of venue in these proceedings to any other county. This agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of California.
20. Testimony.Consultant will testify at City's request if litigation is brought against City in connection with Consultant's services under this Agreement. Unless the action is brought by Consultant, or is based upon Consultant's actual or alleged negligence or other wrongdoing, City, upon prior written agreement with Consultant will compensate Consultant for time spent in preparation for testimony, testimony, and travel at Consultant's standard hourly rates at the time of actual testimony.
21. Waivers.The waiver by either Party of any breach or violation of any term, covenant, or condition of this Agreement or of any applicable law will not be deemed to be a waiver of such term, covenant, condition or law or of any subsequent breach or violation of same or of any other term, covenant, condition or law. The acceptance by either Party of any fee or other payment which may become due under this Agreement will not be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding breach or violation by the other Party of any term, covenant, or condition of this Agreement or any applicable law.
22. Authority.The individuals executing this Agreement and the instruments referenced in it, each represent and warrant that they have the legal power, right and actual authority to bind the respective Parties to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
23. Severability.If any term, provision, condition or covenant of this Agreement or its application to any party or circumstances shall be held, to any extent, invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of the term, provision, condition or covenant to persons or circumstances other than those as to whom or which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected, and shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
24. Amendments.This Agreement may be modified or amended only be written document executed by both Consultant and City’s City Manager and approved as to form by the City Attorney. Such document shall expressly state that it is intended by the Parties to amend the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
25. Confidentiality and Trade Secret Information.
25.1 Use of Confidential Information. The Parties may be required to disclose Confidential Information to each other. As such, the Parties shall use Confidential Information solely for the purpose and in the context of the Parties' evaluation of the Project and shall not otherwise use, or authorize the use of, any Confidential Information. Neither Party or any of its Affiliates, nor any of their respective Representatives, shall have any obligation to disclose any Confidential Information at any time.
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25.2 Non-Disclosure of Confidential Information.
(a) Non-Disclosure Without Consent. The Parties acknowledge that the disclosure of any Confidential Information would cause severe adverse personal, business and financial consequences to the Party including, but limited to loss, dilution or reduction of business or business prospects and adverse publicity. Without the prior written consent of the Party in each instance, or as otherwise specifically permitted by this Agreement, the Parties shall not, at any time or times, directly or indirectly, disclose or authorize or permit to be disclosed: (i) any Confidential Information; or (ii) any Confidential Information that has been made available to, or is in the possession or under the control of the Party. Immediately upon request by either Party, at any time or times, the Parties shall deliver to the requesting Party a complete and accurate list of the names, addresses and telephone numbers of all Persons to whom any copy of, or access to, any Confidential Information has been provided by or on behalf of said Party notwithstanding this Agreement.
(b) Prohibition on Reproduction. The Parties shall not, at any time or times, directly or indirectly, copy, otherwise reproduce, or make any extract or summary of any Confidential Information, or any materials containing or storing any Confidential Information, for any purpose other than the purposes specifically permitted by this Agreement. The Parties shall maintain adequate security measures so that none of the Confidential Information may be disclosed, reproduced, made available or distributed in any manner not otherwise specifically permitted by this Agreement. All media in which any Confidential Information is recorded or stored, and which at any time is within the possession or under the control of the Parties, immediately shall be delivered to the respective Parties upon the termination of the relationship and upon written request of either Party, for any reason, or at any other time, upon request by either Party. (c) Notice of Demands. If, at any time or times, the Parties are requested or required (by oral questions, interrogatories, requests for information or documents, subpoena, civil investigative demand or other process) to disclose any Confidential Information, the Party shall provide to the other Party immediate written notice thereof so that said Party may seek an appropriate protective order or waive compliance with the applicable provision of this Agreement. If, failing the entry of a protective order or the receipt of a waiver hereunder, in the written opinion of that Party's legal counsel (delivered to the Party at least fifteen (15) business days prior to any such disclosure), is compelled to disclose any Confidential Information, the Party may disclose only that portion of the Confidential Information that counsel so opines must be disclosed and the Party shall use its utmost best efforts to obtain assurance that confidential treatment shall be accorded to that portion of the Confidential Information being disclosed. In no event shall the Parties, or anyone on behalf of the Parties, oppose, hinder or impair the ability of the Party to take any action to obtain a protective order or other assurance satisfactory to said Party that confidential treatment shall be accorded to Confidential Information.
25.3 Trade Secret. Consultant agrees that during the course of providing services to the City, Consultant may have access to the City’s confidential/trade secret and proprietary information. Consultant understands that all such information is considered to be secret and proprietary to the City and is a valuable commercial asset of the City. Consultant agrees not to make use whatsoever, directly or indirectly, of the City’s confidential information for Consultant’s personal benefit or for any other person, firm, corporation, or entity. Consultant agrees not to remove such information from the City in any form or medium without the express written permission of the City. Consultant agrees not to reveal, disclose, identify, or otherwise provide this Confidential Information to any other person, firm, corporation, or other entity, including the general public, directly or indirectly. Upon the conclusion of Consultant services to the City, Consultant agrees to return all the City’s property and confidential information in Consultant’s custody, possession, or control to Company.
26. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with any other written document referred to or contemplated by it embody the entire Agreement and understanding between the Parties relating to the subject matter of it. The City Manager is authorized, in consultation with the City Attorney, to agree to non- material amendments to this Agreement. Neither this Agreement nor any of its provisions may be amended, modified, waived or discharged except in a writing signed by both Parties.
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27. Notices.Any notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be effective when delivered in person; and effective one (1) business day after delivery by facsimile transmission; and effective five (5) calendar days after mailing by U.S. Mail, postage prepaid and properly addressed as follows:
To Consultant: Fair Housing Foundation
3605 Long Beach Blvd #302
Long Beach, CA 90807
Attn: Stella Vanporppal, Executive Director
(562) 989-1836
[email protected]
To City: City of Compton
205 South Willowbrook Avenue
Compton, California 90220
Attn: Turmel Woods, Grants Compliance Manager
(310) 605-5580
[email protected]
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.
28. 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, CONSULTANT has executed this Agreement, and the CITY, by its City Manager, who is authorized to do so, has executed this Agreement.
FAIR HOUSING FOUNDATION, CONSULTANT
Dated: _______________ By ____________________________________ Stella Vanporppal, Executive Director
CITY OF COMPTON
Approved by:
Dated: _______________ By _____________________________________ Willie A. Hopkins Jr., City Manager
Approved as to form:
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By _________________________________ Dated: ___________________ Law Division
ATTEST:
Dated: _________________ By _____________________________________ Satra D. Zurita, City Clerk