Compton City Council
March 3, 2026

Members of the public may address the City Council on any item shown on the agenda or matter of the Council’s authority after completion of “Request to Address the Council Form” available in the lobby of the Council Chambers or in the City Clerk’s office. This form must be completed 15 minutes prior to the scheduled meeting time. Pursuant to Section 54957.5 of the California Government Code, Any writings (Except for those writings which are exempt from disclosure) which are distributed to all or a majority of the members of the City Council are available for public inspection in the lobby of the City Council Chambers and in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours.

COMPTON CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
03/03/2026
5:30 PM – PUBLIC MEETING
205 S. WILLOWBROOK AVE
COMPTON, CA 90220

OPENING

ROLL CALL

MOMENT OF SILENCE

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PRESENTATIONS

1. LA COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT BOARD - PROP 218 - Helen Kuan

2. UNDERSTANDING YOUR WATER BILL - GENERAL MANAGER OF WATER David Bennett

3. KNOW YOUR CHARTER PRESENTATION - Part 3

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

CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT

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

AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO UCLA

CENTER FOR PREHOSPITAL CARE TO ATTEND THE PARAMEDIC PROGRAM

AND PROVIDE ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (ALS) SKILLS AND EMERGENCY CARE TO FIRE PERSONNEL FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ($57,000.00)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

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

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE EXISTING AGREEMENT

WITH NEW WEST LANDSCAPING TO INCLUDE ALLEY WEED ABATEMENT

SERVICES, TO INCREASE THE COMPENSATION AMOUNT BY NINETEEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS ($19,800) FOR A TOTAL

COMPENSATION OF FIFTY THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY DOLLARS ($50,760) FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE AGREEMENT, AND TO AUTHORIZE

A PURCHASE ORDER WITH NEW WEST LANDSCAPING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIFTY THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY DOLLARS ($50,760)

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

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER

WITH TAJ TRADING CORPORATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF OFFICE

FURNITURE, OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND THE INSTALLATION OF A CUSTOMER

SERVICE COUNTER IN THE AMOUNT OF THIRTEEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR DOLLARS AND FIFTY-EIGHT CENTS ($13,354.58)

REGULAR AGENDA

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT

7. REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE TRAVEL FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS - 2026 CITY LEADERS SUMMIT - SACRAMENTO, CA - APRIL 22, 2026 - APRIL 24, 2026

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION: SPECIAL LEGAL COUNSEL

NEW BUSINESS

9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON RESCINDING RESOLUTION 26,361, RE-ADOPTING, RATIFYING AND AMENDING THE FY 2025-2026 BUDGET FOR THE ACCEPTANCE AND -3- City Council Agenda
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APPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

DIVISION OF OPERATIONS TO ENFORCE A LOCAL ORDINANCE OR STATE

LAW RELATED TO THE ILLEGAL SALE AND MARKETING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO MINORS ($350,000)

COUNCIL COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: 3/10/2026 5:30 PM
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR WATER BILL
How to Read, Interpret and Manage Your Water Bill
Presented by: David Bennett, Water Department General Manager March 3, 2026

2. WHY UNDERSTANDING YOUR WATER BILL MATTERS
• Helps you track your water usage
• Prevents unexpected high bills
• Detects leaks or inefficiencies early
• Encourages water conservation
• Ensures accurate billing and fair charges

HOW WATER USAGE IS MEASURED
The Compton Municipal Water Department (CMWD) like most California cities, measures water usage in hundred cubic feet (HCF). 1 hundred cubic foot = 748.052 U.S. Gallons
Meter readings record cumulative use, so the CMWD subtracts previous reading from the current reading to find the current usage.

Example: If the read for October 2025 was 6 units on your meter and the read on your November bill is 11, your November bill will reflect a usage of 5 units of water consumed.

1. OWNER’S NAME AND ADDRESS

2. ACCOUNT INFORMATION

3. USAGE HISTORY

4. WATER AND METER READING

SUMMARY

5. SEWER CHARGES

6. OTHER CHARGES

7. SPECIAL MESSAGE

8. FINAL SUMMARY

THE MAIN SECTIONS OF YOUR WATER BILL
OWNER’S NAME AND BILLING ADDRESS

1. ACCOUNTANT’S NAME – This is the name of the person or company that has documented ownership of the property or written authorization from the person who has ownership of the property.

2. ACCOUNTANT’S ADDRESS – This is the address of the person or company that has documented ownership of the property. This address is not always the same as the service address, as the owner may be a proprietor to multiple properties.

ACCOUNT INFORMATION
A. Service Address - This is the physical location that is being billed for the consumption of CWD water.

B. Customer Number - This number is a unique identifier used to identify your account and details all financial and service transactions on the account.

C. Reference Number – This number represents the
physical route that a service address is on. This is a
number that is utilized internally to ascertain the area that is selected for shut off , recordation of the meter reader that serviced the area which helps us to immediately
verify a possible MISREAD on the meter.

D. Statement date – The date the bill is actually processed, which can vary by 2-4 business days, depending on the
actual date the meter is read
E. Prior Month Charges – These are all charges that have accrued on the account prior to the current month. Could be charges that were not completely made from previous
past bills.

F. Payments Received – Payments that have been made
within the last 30 days
G. Past Due Amount (Due by 12/08/2025) - This becomes
Prior Month Charges.

ACCOUNT INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
H. Current Charges (example: Due by 11/03/2025) – This amount represents the current billing cycle’s water bill (last billing statement date to current billing statement date).

I. Total Amount Due – This amount represents the total amount a customer owes to date of the current bill.

USAGE HISTORY

1. This chart displays your usage of water
over a 2 year span to aid the customer
in getting a visual glimpse of their
average.

2. This chart helps you complete a
financial and physical analysis as it
displays the unit of measure on the left,
the month on the bottom and its color
coded to display the year of the usage.

3. We measure in hundred cubic feet,
whereas each (1) unit of water used = 1
hundred cubic feet = 748 gallons of
water

WATER AND METER READING SUMMARY

1. Water Service Charge (Readiness To Serve): A fee on
utility bills that covers a portion of fixed costs associated with meter reading, billing services and providing
availability to SERVE customers with service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

2. Water Usage Charge : Tier 1 rate is $2.67 per unit/ 19 units Tier 2 rate is $3.10 per unit/ 20 units

3. Utility Users Tax (10%) - local tax imposed by individual cities and counties to generate revenue for municipal
services like fire, park, law enforcement, etc

4. Water Improvement Charge (CIP) – funding used to
enhance infrastructures and services provided by the
utility. These include pipeline updgrades, treatment
facilities, engineering services, risk assessment and
security measures help to ensure reliable and efficient service, per Ordinance # 2182.

SEWER CHARGES

1. Sewer Improvement Charge (CIP) – Funding used to
enhance infrastructures and services provided by the
utility. These include sewer and storm drain infrastructure rehabilitation and repair projects (including trunk lines, manholes and lift stations), per Ordinance # 2183

OTHER CHARGES

1. Late fee: This is a fee that is assessed when a DUE or PAST DUE bill has been exceeded by 21 days.

2. Adjustments: Will display charges for shut-off or any billing credits to the account

3. Misc. Fees: Currently only additional waste containers

COMMON REASONS FOR HIGH WATER BILLS
• Undetected water leaks (toilets, irrigation systems, faucets) • Seasonal Changes (gardening, pools, water activities) • Increased household occupancy
• Faulty meter readings or estimation errors
• Tip: Track your monthly usage trends on your bill.

HOW TO CHECK FOR LEAKS
• Monitor meter when no water is running – if it moves, there is a leak. • Check toilets for leaks using the food coloring test – it involves adding a few drops of food coloring to the water in the toilet tank and waiting for a period of time to see if the water in the bowl picks up the color. By using this method, homeowners can quickly determine if their toilets are leaking and take necessary action to fix the issue before it leads to increased water waste and higher water bills. • Look for damp spots in the yard.
• Compare usage to previous months.

FACT SHEET

1.Q: WHY WERE THE LATE FEE AMOUNTS POSTING NEXT TO ADJUSTMENTS? A: THIS WAS DUE TO A SYSTEM ERROR CREATED DUE TO THE SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR SB998 IN 2020 (CHANGING THE DUE DATE FROM 30 DAYS TO 60 DAYS). OUR SOFTWARE BILLING VENDOR, SPRINGBROOK, WAS ALERTED AND CORRECTED THE ERROR 12-8-25.

2. Q: WHEN IS A LATE FEE APPLIED TO MY ACCOUNT?
A: A LATE FEE IS APPLIED TO YOUR ACCOUNT 21 DAYS AFTER THE BILL IS SENT TO YOU AND IF THE PAST DUE AMOUNT IS $15 OR MORE.

3. Q: WHY DID THE BACK OF THE “PAST DUE” NOTICE REFLECT FEES THAT WERE DIFFERENT THAN OUR MASTER FEE SCHEDULE INCREASE OF ORDINANCE # 2345 ON 5-16-23? A: OUR VENDOR INFOSEND WAS NOT AWARE THE INFORMATION WAS NOT ADDRESSED, BUT ONCE ALERTED IMMEDIATELY MADE THE CORRECTION 1-7-26.
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CONVENIENT PAY OPTIONS

1.By Mail – Dept. LA 23194, Pasadena, CA 91185-3194

2.In Person – City Hall 205 S. Willowbrook Avenue, Compton CA 90220 7:00 am – 6:00 pm

3.Drop Box – 24 Hour Access 205 S. Willowbrook Avenue on City Hall porch.

4.By Telephone – Dial 310-605-5524 Choose Option #1

5.Pay Online – www.comptoncity.org
QUESTIONS?
March 3, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: COMPTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

COMPTON AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A

PURCHASE ORDER TO UCLA CENTER FOR PREHOSPITAL

CARE TO ATTEND THE PARAMEDIC PROGRAM AND PROVIDE

ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (ALS) SKILLS AND EMERGENCY

CARE TO FIRE PERSONNEL FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENTS
($57,000.00)

SUMMARY
Adoption of this resolution will authorize the City Manager to issue a purchase order to UCLA Center for Prehospital Care in the amount of Fifty-Seven Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($57,000.00) to attend the paramedic program to the City of Compton fire personnel.

BACKGROUND
The Fire Department (“Department”) provides a variety of emergency services to the residents and businesses throughout the City. The Department receives an average of 10,000 emergency calls per year; seventy-five percent (75%) of those calls are Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

The Department currently operates three (3) paramedic units, four (4) engines and one (1) truck to provide emergency medical care and treatment to those accessing the emergency “911” system. The Department needs fire personnel that are able to perform advanced life support (ALS).

In order to meet those needs, the Department has identified that a paramedic program is needed to train firefighters in the field integrating firefighting skills with complex medical interventions to bridge the gap between first response and hospital care. These programs teach everything from patient assessment and pharmacology to managing cardiac, trauma, and pediatric emergencies, preparing them for roles on fire engines and paramedic squads.

STATEMENT OF ISSUE
Staff solicited quotes from the following vendors:

UCLA Center for Prehospital Care $10,500.00
Orange County EMT $14,000.00
Mt. San Antonio College $ 4,329.75

4.4.4. Staff Report – Paramedic Program - UCLA
March 3, 2026, page 2
UCLA has a high success rate for the National Registry of EMT Paramedic/State Cognitive Exam and it also offers scheduling accommodations for fire personnel currently in the workforce. Mt. San Antonio College curriculum is not a self-paced program and requires significant dedication.

After reviewing the quotes, staff has determined that the quote submitted by UCLA Center for Prehospital Care (UCLA) best meets the Departments’ needs.

City Council approval is needed because the expenditure exceeds $50,000.00.

FISCAL IMPACT
The cost to send fire personnel to the paramedic program is Fifty-Seven Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($57,000.00) for this fiscal year. This will cover tuition, course materials and any other incidentals needed to complete the program.

Funds for this expenditure will be available in the Fire Department’s 2025-2026 Fiscal Year budget in Account No. 1001-690-0000-4273 upon Mayor and City Council approval of the attached resolution.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending that the City Council adopt the attached resolution.

RONERICK D. SIMPSON

FIRE CHIEF

APPROVED FOR FORWARDING
WILLIE A. HOPKINS, JR.

CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. __________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO UCLA

CENTER FOR PREHOSPITAL CARE TO ATTEND THE PARAMEDIC PROGRAM

AND PROVIDE ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (ALS) SKILLS AND EMERGENCY CARE TO FIRE PERSONNEL FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENTS ($57,000.00) WHEREAS,the Fire Department provides a variety of emergency services to the residents and businesses throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, an average of 10,000 emergency calls per year, seventy-five percent (75%) of those calls are Emergency Medical Services (EMS); and WHEREAS,in order to meet those needs, the Department has identified that a paramedic program is needed to train firefighters in the field integrating firefighting skills with complex medical interventions to bridge the gap between first response and hospital care; and
WHEREAS, staff solicited quotes from the following vendors to attend a paramedic program:

VENDOR AMOUNT
UCLA Center for Prehospital Care $10,500.00
Orange County EMT $14,000.00
Mt. San Antonio College $ 4,329.75
WHEREAS, staff has determined that the quote submitted by UCLA Center for Prehospital Care best meets the Departments’ needs; and WHEREAS, funds for this expenditure is currently available in the Departments’ 2025-2026 Fiscal Year budget.

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-Seven Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents, ($57,000.00) to UCLA Center for Prehospital Care to cover the costs of fire personnel to enter into the paramedic program for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

SECTION 2. That funds for this expenditure are available in the Fire Department’s 2025-2026 Fiscal Year budget in Account No. 1001-690-000-4273.

SECTION 3.That a certified copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the offices of the City Clerk, City Manager, Law Division/City Attorney, City Controller and the Fire 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 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 MEMBER-
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER-
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER-
ABSTAIN:COUNCIL MEMBER-
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SATRA D. ZURITA

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

March 3, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: PUBLIC WORKS STREET MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE EXISTING

AGREEMENT WITH NEW WEST LANDSCAPING TO INCLUDE ALLEY

WEED ABATEMENT SERVICES, TO INCREASE THE COMPENSATION

AMOUNT BY NINETEEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS
($19,800) FOR A TOTAL ANNUAL COMPENSATION OF FIFTY
THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY DOLLARS ($50,760) FOR THE

REMAINDER OF THE AGREEMENT, AND TO AUTHORIZE A

PURCHASE ORDER WITH NEW WEST LANDSCAPING IN AN

AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIFTY THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED
SIXTY DOLLARS ($50,760)

SUMMARY
Adoption of this resolution will authorize the City Manager to amend the existing agreement with New West Landscaping to include alley weed abatement services, increase the compensation by Nineteen Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($19,800) for a total annual compensation of Fifty Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty Dollars ($50,760) for the remainder of the agreement and authorize a purchase order with New West Landscaping in an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty Dollars ($50,760).

BACKGROUND
On February 4, 2025, the City Council approved a one-year agreement with New West Landscaping for golf course landscape maintenance services, with two (2) one-year extension options, and an annual compensation of Thirty Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Dollars ($30,960).

The landscape maintenance of the Compton Par 3 Golf Course is overseen by the Public Works Street Maintenance Department (Department), which is dedicated to keeping the course in excellent condition year-round. Due to limited staffing resources, the Department requires contracted services to perform essential weekly maintenance tasks, including mowing, pruning, aeration, fertilizing and spraying.

STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE
In addition to maintaining the Compton Par 3 Golf Course, the Department is responsible for weed abatement in City alleys. Staff has determined that incorporating alley weed

5.5.5.5. Staff Report – Amending Agreement adding Weed Abatement Services New West Landscaping
March 3, 2026, Page 2
abatement services into the existing contract with New West Landscaping will improve efficiency and ensure consistent maintenance standards.

Controlling weeds in alleys throughout the City is essential to maintaining public health, safety and neighborhood quality. Alleys are heavily used service corridors for residents, waste collection, utilities and emergency access. When weeds are left unmanaged, they can quickly create hazardous and unsanitary conditions.

Consistent weed abatement reduces long-term maintenance costs, and helps preserve City infrastructure. Regular alley weed control is a proactive measure that protects public assets and improves the overall cleanliness and appearance of the City.

New West Landscaping has demonstrated satisfactory performance under the current agreement. The proposed amendment will expand the scope of services to include alley weed abatement while allowing the City to exercise two (2) one-year extension options.

The annual cost for the additional services is Nineteen Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($19,800), increasing the total annual compensation for the golf course maintenance and alley weed abatements services to Fifty Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty Dollars ($50,760).

FISCAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of Fifty Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty Dollars ($50,760) are available in the Department’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget in Account No. 1004-720-000- 4266. Additionally, funds will be allocated in future fiscal year budgets for these services.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the existing agreement with New West Landscaping to include alley weed abatement services and to increase the annual compensation amount by Nineteen Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($19,800).

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 AMEND THE EXISTING

AGREEMENT WITH NEW WEST LANDSCAPING TO INCLUDE ALLEY WEED

ABATEMENT SERVICES, TO INCREASE THE COMPENSATION AMOUNT BY NINETEEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS ($19,800) FOR A TOTAL

ANNUAL COMPENSATION OF FIFTY THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY DOLLARS ($50,760) FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE AGREEMENT, AND TO

AUTHORIZE A PURCHASAE ORDER WITH NEW WEST LANDSCAPING IN AN

AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIFTY THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY DOLLARS ($50,760)
WHEREAS, the Public Works Street Maintenance Department (Department) is responsible for maintaining the Compton Par 3 Golf Course and overseeing public health and safety through the management of alley weed abatement in City alleys; and WHEREAS, on February 4, 2025, the City Council approved a one-year agreement with New West Landscaping for golf course maintenance services, with two (2) one-year extension options, and an annual compensation of Thirty Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Dollars ($30,960); and
WHEREAS, staff has determined that incorporating alley weed abatement services into the existing contract with New West Landscaping will improve efficiency and allow for consistent service delivery; and
WHEREAS, consistent alley weed abatement services will reduce long-term maintenance costs, preserve City infrastructure and improve the overall cleanliness and appearance of the City; and
WHEREAS, New West Landscaping has demonstrated satisfactory performance under the existing agreement for golf course maintenance, and the addition of alley weed abatement services is expected to further benefit the City through expanded and reliable service provision; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment will increase the total annual compensation under the agreement by Nineteen Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($19,800), bringing the total annual compensation for the golf course maintenance and alley weed abatement services to Fifty Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty Dollars ($50,760) for the remainder of the agreement; and
WHEREAS, funds in the amount of Fifty Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty Dollars ($50,760) is available 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 City Manager is hereby authorized to amend the existing agreement with New West Landscaping to include alley weed abatement services, and to increase the total annual compensation by Nineteen Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($19,800) for a total annual compensation of Fifty Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty Dollars ($50,760) for golf course maintenance and alley weed abatement services.

Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to establish a purchase order with New West Landscaping in an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty Dollars ($50,760) for the services specified under the amended agreement.

Resolution No. __________

Section 3. That funds in the amount of Fifty Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty Dollars ($50,760) are available in the Department’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget in Account No. 1004-720-000-4266 for this expenditure.

Section 4. 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 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) 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 ZURITA

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

AMENDED SERVICES AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

CITY OF COMPTON
AND

NEW WEST LANDSCAPING
This AGREEMENT TO AMEND (the “AMENDMENT”) is made by and between the CITY OF COMPTON, a municipal corporation of the State of California (hereinafter referred to as “CITY”) located at 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California 90220, and NEW WEST LANDSCAPING (hereinafter referred to as “CONTRACTOR”) located at 1301 W Brazil Street, Compton CA 90220 to amend the existing Agreement between the parties dated February 4, 2025, for landscape maintenance services for the Compton Par 3 Golf Course.

RECITALS:

A. City and Contractor entered into an Agreement on February 4, 2025, for landscape maintenance services for the Compton Par 3 Golf Course, which includes mowing, pruning, fertilization, spraying, aeration and related services as detailed in the original Agreement.

B. The Public Works Street Maintenance Department has determined the need for additional services, specifically alley weed abatement, to maintain cleanliness, safety and public health in the City alleys.

C. City and Contractor agree to amend the Agreement to include the provision of alley weed abatement services by Contractor under the same terms and conditions as specified in the original Agreement.

D. Authorization to enter into this amended Agreement is pursuant to Resolution No. ________ adopted by the City Council on _____________.

AGREEMENT:

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

1. SCOPE OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED:

The minimum services primarily consist of all tasks necessary for providing all maintenance, supplies, equipment and staff to perform all normal functions required to maintain quality conditions, including but not limited to greens mowing, cup changing, moving tee markers, grooming, maintaining quality turf grass, fertilizing, spraying, aerification, seeding, mowing and purchasing materials and supplies to maintain the Compton Par 3 Golf Course in the highest possible standard.

Performance Guidelines
A. The selected contractor agrees to perform all maintenance work as designated by the Public Works Street Superintendent.

B. The contractor will be required to perform and complete the services in a thorough and workmanlike manner and must furnish and provide all necessary labor, tools, implements, equipment, materials and supplies. All work specified in this Agreement shall be done by qualified and trained personnel. All of the contractors’ personnel Services Agreement – New West Landscaping
Compton Par 3 Golf Course Landscaping Maintenance and Alley Weed Abatement Services Resolution No. _________
2 shall wear uniforms with the company name and logo clearly printed on them. The contractor shall always have competent qualified supervision present on the job that work is being performed. The contractor and his/her employees shall conduct themselves in a proper, efficient and courteous manner at all times and shall cause the least possible annoyance to the public.

C. At the end of each working day the contractor shall clean the worksite and all grounds and remove all rubbish and debris. All areas maintained during each workday shall be left in a neat, orderly and presentable condition.

D. All work performed shall be subject to the direct supervision of the Public Works Street Superintendent, or a duly appointed representative, and in all respects shall meet with their approval as conforming with the provisions and requirements prescribed thereof.

E. The Street Superintendent or a duly appointed representative will make periodic inspections of all maintenance work performed by the contractor. If the work has not been properly performed in accordance with all terms of the specifications and contract, the contractor will receive notification from the Street Superintendent regarding work performance deficiencies.

F. The contractor will supply picture documentation, at no cost to the City, digital quality pictures depicting “before and after” conditions when requested by the Street Superintendent or a duly appointed representative.

G. Should any direct or indirect damage or injury result to any public or private property by or on account of any act, omission, neglect or misconduct in the execution of the work or as a consequence of the non-execution thereof, on the part of the contractor or any of their employees or agents, such property shall be restored, by and at the expense of the contractor, to a condition equivalent to that existing before the damage or injury occurred, by repairing or rebuilding the same, or by otherwise making good such damage or injury, in an acceptable manner, determined by the Street Superintendent.

H. The contractor shall obtain all required permits and follow all local, state and federal regulations.

I. The City reserves the right, at its discretion, to perform maintenance services with its own employees or another contractor during the term of the contract.

Emergency Response Service
A. The contractor shall be required to provide emergency on call response services.

Emergency work shall begin within two (2) hours of the initial notification.

B. The contractor shall be required to provide 24-hour emergency phone numbers and names of at least two (2) contact persons. Should the contact persons or their phone numbers change during the course of the contract, those changes shall be submitted to the City within two (2) working days.

Minimum Specifications and Related Maintenance
A. All greens, fairways and roughs shall be mowed a minimum of one (1) time a week (four (4) times a month).

B. Maintain the edges of all turf areas and walkways, trimming around hazards and Services Agreement – New West Landscaping
Compton Par 3 Golf Course Landscaping Maintenance and Alley Weed Abatement Services Resolution No. _________
3 trees.

C. Apply fertilizers and soil amendments as needed to maintain healthy turf.

D. Periodic aeration of greens, fairways and tees.

E. Monitor and adjust irrigation systems to ensure proper watering. Perform routine maintenance and repairs on irrigation components.

F. All greens will receive preventative spraying of herbicides and insecticides as needed.

G. Damaged or bare areas shall be properly prepared and re-seeded or new sod shall be applied as directed by the City.

H. Pruning, shaping and maintenance of trees and shrubs.

I. Planter areas and flower beds will be properly cultivated as needed and will be kept free of weeds, trimmings and other debris.

J. Ensure drainage systems are clear and functioning properly.

K. Control and eradicate rodents and other animal pests as necessary to prevent hazards, holes and destruction of grounds.

L. The contractor shall remove and responsibly dispose of all waste from the work performed.

The Contractor agrees to amend the existing scope of services to include alley weed abatements services in addition to the existing golf course landscape maintenance services.

These services shall include, but are not limited to:

A. Removal and control of weeds in City alleys.

B. Application of appropriate herbicides, where necessary, to prevent weed growth in alleys.

C. Regular maintenance of alleys to prevent hazardous and unsanitary conditions.

D. Removal of all debris and waste generated from the weed abatement services.

Contractor will be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy and coordination of the services. Contractor will, without additional compensation, correct or revise and errors or deficiencies in the services.

Contractor agrees to perform all the said work and furnish all the said materials at its own cost and expense, as are necessary to complete in a good worker-like and substantial manner and to the satisfaction of the City.

1.1 Key Personnel.
.a Contractor’s Representative. Contractor hereby designates Keith Dickerson, Sole Proprietor, who shall be deemed to be Contractor’s agent with express authority to bind Contractor with respect to all matters requiring Contractor’s approval or authorization.
.b City’s Representative. City hereby designates the Street Superintendent or his/her designated representative as City’s Representative for this Agreement.

2. COMPENSATION:

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4 The method of payment for the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be base at the unit price rates specified within the Contractor’s Proposal, which is incorporated herein. It is understood and agreed between the parties that as a result of the addition of alley weed abatement services, the annual compensation for the services under the Agreement will increase by Nineteen Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($19,800.00), bringing the maximum compensation payable for the services to be provided by the Contractor during each contract year of this Agreement shall be limited to a not-to-exceed amount of Fifty Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty Dollars ($50,760.00).

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

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

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

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

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

3. TERM OF AGREEMENT:

The term of the original Agreement shall be for one (1) year (March 1, 2025 – February 28, 2026) with two (2) one-year extension options, unless the Agreement is extended or terminated as provided herein. This amendment shall be effective as of the date of execution by both parties and shall remain in effect for the duration of the original Agreement, including an exercised extension option. The City and Contractor agree to comply with all terms and conditions of the original Agreement, as amended by this Amendment.

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5 4. SAFETY:

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

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

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

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

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

5. INDEMNITY:

Contractor shall indemnify and save harmless the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers (collectively hereafter the CITY) against any and all damages to property or injuries to or death of any person or persons, including property and employees or agents of the City and shall defend, indemnify and save the City from any and all liability or expense, including defense costs and legal fees, and claims, demands, suits, actions or proceedings of any kind or nature, including Worker’s Compensation claims, of or by anyone whomsoever in any way resulting from or arising out of the negligent or intentional acts or omissions of the Contractor in the performance of this Contract, including operations of subcontractors and acts or omissions of employers or agents of the Contractor or its subcontractors.

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

6. INSURANCE:

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

6.2Without limiting Contractor’s indemnification of the City, Contractor shall provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement the following program(s) of insurance covering its operations hereunder. Evidence of such insurance, which shall be provided by insurer(s) satisfactory to the City’s Risk Manager, shall be delivered to the City. Such evidence shall express conditions that the City is to be given written notice at least thirty (30) days in advance of any termination or implementation of a reduction of limits or material change of insurance coverage as specified herein, including at least ten (10) day notice of any non-payment of premium(s). Failure on the part of the Contractor to procure or maintain insurance shall constitute a material breach upon which the CITY may immediately terminate this Agreement.

All insurance required hereunder shall be primary with respect to any insurance maintained by the City and shall not call on the City’s program for contributions. Program(s) of insurance shall include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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8 under applicable provisions of the California Insurance Code or any federal law.

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

7. NONDISCRIMINATORY EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES:

During the performance of this Contract, the Contractor agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, sex, creed, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, handicap or belief in accordance with requirements of City, State or Federal laws and regulations. The Contractor will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, sex, creed, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, handicap or belief. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoffs or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The Contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.

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

8. SUCCESSOR AND ASSIGNS:

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

9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS:

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

Contractor expressly waives any claim to such rights.

10. SUBCONTRACTING:

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

11. OTHER CONTRACTORS:

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

12. PERMITS AND LICENSES:

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

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

13. TERMINATION:

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

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

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

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10 13.3If the Contractor fails to perform or breaches any material obligation under this Agreement, then, the City may, without prejudice to any other right or remedy and after giving the Contractor five (5) days written notice, terminate this Agreement.

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

14. FORCE MAJEURE:

In the event that performance by either party is rendered impossible (permanently or temporarily) due to acts of war, acts of terrorism, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, or other natural occurrences, strikes, work slowdowns, lockouts (other than lockout by Contractor or any of Contractor’s subcontractors), or other similar acts to those described above or other causes beyond the reasonable control of such party, and without fault or negligence, said event shall excuse performance by such party, or in the case of temporary impossibility, shall excuse performance only for a period commensurate with the period of impossibility. Notwithstanding the foregoing, City shall have the right to terminate this Contract upon any event that renders performance impossible. In such case, City shall be responsible for payment of all expenses incurred to the point at which this Contract is terminated.

15. WAIVERS:

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

16. AMENDMENTS:

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

17. NOTICE:

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

Contractor: New West Landscaping
1301 West Brazil Street
Compton, California 90220
Attn: Keith Dickerson, Owner
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11 (310) 617-9667
[email protected]
City: City of Compton
205 South Willowbrook Avenue
Compton, California 90220
Attn: Damion Timmons, Public Works Street
Superintendent
(310) 605-5691
[email protected]

18. CONTRACTOR’S BOOKS AND RECORDS:

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

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

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

19. EXAMINATION AND AUDIT:

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

20. EXTENT OF AGREEMENT:

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

21. GOVERNING LAW, JURISDICTION AND VENUE:

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12 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of California. In the event of litigation between the parties, venue shall lie exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of Los Angeles, state of California, and the Parties waive all provisions of law providing for a change of venue in these proceedings to any other county.

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

22. WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL:

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

23. FEDERAL AND STATE WITHHOLDING TAXES:

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

24. CERTIFICATIONS:

CERTIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTOR
I, Keith Dickerson, HEREBY CERTIFY that I am the Owner, and duly authorized representative of the CONTRACTOR firm of NEW WEST LANDSCAPING, and that, except as hereby expressly stated, neither I nor the above firm that I represent have:
.a employed or retained for a commission, percentage, brokerage, contingent fee, or other consideration, any firm or person (other than a bona fide employee working solely for me or the above consultant) to solicit or secure this agreement; nor .b agreed, as an express or implied condition for obtaining this contract, to employ or retain the services of any firm or person in connection with carrying out the agreement; nor Services Agreement – New West Landscaping
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13 .c paid, or agreed to pay, to any firm, organization or person (other than a bona fide employee working solely for me or the above consultant) any fee, contribution, donation, or consideration of any kind, for or in connection with, procuring or carrying out this agreement.

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

If there are any exceptions to this certification, insert the exceptions in the following space. [Supply exceptions on separate page]
For any exception noted above, indicate below to whom it applies, initiating agency, and dates of action.
[Attach separate page]
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction.

The above certifications are part of this contract. Signing this agreement on the signature portion thereof shall also constitute signature of the above Certifications. ___________________________________________ ___________________ Keith Dickerson, Owner Date
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14 25. MISCELLANEOUS:

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

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

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

NEW WEST LANDSCAPING

CONTRACTOR
Dated: ________________ By _____________________________ Keith Dickerson, Owner

CITY OF COMPTON
Recommended for Approval:

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

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

By __________________________________ Dated: _____________________ Legal Division
ATTEST:

Dated: ___________________ By _____________________________________ Satra Zurita, City Clerk

March 3, 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 TAJ TRADING CORPORATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF

OFFICE FURNITURE, OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND THE INSTALLATION

OF A CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER IN THE AMOUNT OF THIRTEEN

THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR DOLLARS AND FIFTY-
EIGHT CENTS ($13,354.58)

SUMMARY
This resolution seeks the City Council’s approval for authorizing the City Manager to establish a purchase order with TAJ Trading Corporation for the procurement of office furniture, office equipment and the installation of a customer service counter. The total cost for these improvements is Thirteen Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Four Dollars and Fifty-Eight Cents ($13,354.58).

BACKGROUND
The Public Works Street Maintenance Department (Department) was moved to a newly designated office space within City Hall. As part of this move, the Department identified the need to acquire new office furniture and equipment to ensure the efficient operation of day-to-day tasks. Additionally, the installation of a customer service counter is necessary to improve the Department’s ability to interact with the public and provide high- quality service. These upgrades will help modernize the workspace, improve workflow efficiency and foster a professional environment for both staff and visitors.

STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE
The current office furniture and equipment have become outdated, worn and are no longer suited to the evolving needs of the Department. Replacing these items is essential to maintain the efficiency and professionalism of the office. Furthermore, a designated counter for public interactions will improve the overall service quality and contribute to a better experience for visitors.

The scope of work to be completed includes:
 Office Furniture: Purchase of ergonomic and space-efficient desks, chairs, and storage solutions to improve comfort and organization.

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Office Equipment: Acquisition of necessary office supplies and equipment to support day-to-day administrative tasks.
Customer Service Counter: Installation of a custom-built counter designed to facilitate public-facing interactions, providing a professional and organized space for citizens and staff.

The total cost for these items is Thirteen Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Four Dollars and Fifty-Eight Cents ($13,354.58).

TAJ Trading Corporation was selected through a competitive bidding process, where they demonstrated competitive pricing, the ability to meet the required specifications and a strong track record of successfully completing similar projects. This vendor was chosen for their reliability and quality of work in previous projects.

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 to any one single vendor in a fiscal year. The City has reached this expenditure threshold with TAJ Trading Corporation for Fiscal Year 2025-26, thus requiring City Council approval.

FISCAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of Thirteen Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Four Dollars and Fifty- Eight Cents ($13,354.58) is available in the Department’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget in Account No. 1004-720-000-4335.

ALTERNATIVE
No other alternative is being proposed. The purchase of these office furnishings and installation of the customer service counter is critical to meet operational needs and improve public service delivery.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution and approve the associated expenditure of office furniture, equipment, and counter installation from TAJ Trading Corporation in the amount of $13,354.58.

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 TAJ TRADING CORPORATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF OFFICE

FURNITURE, OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND THE INSTALLATION OF A

CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER IN THE AMOUNT OF THIRTEEN

THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR DOLLARS AND FIFTY-EIGHT CENTS ($13,354.58)
WHEREAS, the Public Works Street Maintenance Department (Department) was moved to a newly designated office space within City Hall; and WHEREAS, as part of this move, the Department identified the need to acquire new office furniture and equipment to ensure the efficient operation of daily tasks; and WHEREAS, additionally, the installation of a customer service counter is necessary to improve the Department’s ability to interact with the public and provide high-quality service; and
WHEREAS, the total cost for these improvements is Thirteen Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Four Dollars and Fifty-Eight Cents ($13,354.58); and WHEREAS, TAJ Trading Corporation was selected through a competitive bidding process, where they demonstrated competitive pricing and the ability to meet the required specifications; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 26,100, the City Manager is authorized to expend up to $50,000 to any one single vendor in a fiscal year. The City has reached this expenditure threshold with TAJ Trading Corporation for Fiscal Year 2025-26, thus requiring City Council approval; and
WHEREAS, funds in the amount of Thirteen Thousand Three Hundred Fifty- Four Dollars and Fifty-Eight Cents ($13,354.58) is available in the Department’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget in Account No. 1004-720-000-4335.

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 Thirteen Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Four Dollars and Fifty-Eight Cents ($13,354.58) with TAJ Trading Corporation for office furniture, office equipment and installation of a customer service counter.

Section 2. That funds in the amount of Thirteen Thousand Three Hundred Fifty- Four Dollars and Fifty-Eight ($13,354.58) are available in the Department’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget in Account No. 1004-720-000-4335 for this expenditure.

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 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-
___________ ___
SATRA D. ZURITA

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

March 3, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER
FROM: CITY MANTte&Rix—>
SUBJECT: REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE TRAVEL FOR ELECTED

OFFICIALS
Authorize travelto attendthe 2026 City Leaders SummitRecommendation:

Sacramento, CALocation:

April22, 2026 thruApril24, 2026Meeting Date:

Approximate Cost: Registration:$650 (Per attendee)
Hotel: $256.00 per night(plustaxesand fees)
Transportation:$347.24 (Flight)
Per Diem: Receiptsrequired(Not to exceed $75 per day)
Source of Funds: General Fund
Purpose: The purpose of attendingthe2026 City Leaders Summit isto leam and discussissuesthatareimpacting our city.

Elected Official Attending
Mayor Emma Sharif
CoLincilmember Deidre M. Duhart
Councilmember Andre Spicer
Councilmember Jonathan Bowers
Councilmember Lillie Darden

7. March 3, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: TURMEL WOODS, GRANTS COMPLIANCE MANAGER
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON RESCINDING RESOLUTION 26,361, RE-ADOPTING, RATIFYING AND AMENDING THE FY 2025-2026 BUDGET FOR THE ACCEPTANCE AND THE

APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF

JUSTICE DIVISION OF OPERATIONS TO ENFORCE A LOCAL ORDINANCE

OR STATE LAW RELATED TO THE ILLEGAL SALE AND MARKETING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO MINORS ($350,000)

SUMMARY
This resolution authorizes the City Manager to amend the Grants Department Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 budget to appropriate California Department of Justice (“DOJ”) Tobacco Grant funds in the amount of Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000) to enforce a local ordinance or state law related to the illegal sale and marketing of tobacco products to minors.

BACKGROUND
The California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016 (“Proposition 56”) provides local public agencies with funding to promote a healthier California by reducing illegal sales and marketing of cigarettes and tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to minors. The Office of the Attorney General makes these annual funds available to local law enforcement agencies through the California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program.

The Tobacco Grant Program award process is highly competitive, and for the 2025-26 grant cycle, the Department received over $50 million in requests. As noted in the application materials, grant funding prioritized support for local retailer enforcement, including enforcement of flavored tobacco bans. Consequently, some awards were approved with modification to align with these funding priorities.

STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE
On January 13, 2026, the City Council approved resolution No. 26,361. Upon further review, staff identified a clerical error in the Fiscal Impact section of the resolution. The resolution incorrectly states an increase in revenue, when the action approved results in an increase in expenditures.

To ensure the City’s legislative record accurately reflects the fiscal impact of the Council’s action and to maintain transparency and compliance with financial reporting standards, staff is requesting that resolution No. 26,361 be rescinded and replaced with a corrected resolution reflecting the proper fiscal impact.

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

9.9.9. Staff Report - Resolution Amend FY 2025-26 Budget Rescind/Appropriate DOJ Tobacco Grant Funds
March 3, 2026 Page 2

FISCAL IMPACT
The cost of the proposed activities, as well as Grant oversight will be paid directly from the Division of Operations Tobacco Grant in the amount of $350,000. The revenue shall be reflected in the current budget fund 2765-540-026-3569 Other State Grants.

Staff is requesting that the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget be amended to appropriate the expenditures as follows:

Increase Revenue in the following Accounts:

ACCOUNT NO DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
2765-540-026-3569 Other State Grants $350,000
Increase Expenditures in the following Accounts:

ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
2765-540-026-4101 Salaries $ 16,664
2765-540-026-4334 Machinery & Equipment $ 668
2765-540-026-4171

Overtime
Total
$ 332,668
$ 350,000

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend the City Council approved this resolution accepting the 2025 Tobacco grant funding from the California Department of Justice Division of Operations and adopt the attached resolution which approves the proposed activities.

TURMEL WOODS

GRANTS COMPLIANCE MANAGER

APPROVED FOR FORWARDING
WILLIE A. HOPKINS, JR.

CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON RESCINDING RESOLUTION 26,361, RE-ADOPTING, RATIFYING AND AMENDING THE FY 2025-2026 BUDGET FOR THE ACCEPTANCE AND

THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT

OF JUSTICE DIVISION OF OPERATIONS TO ENFORCE A LOCAL

ORDINANCE OR STATE LAW RELATED TO THE ILLEGAL SALE AND
MARKETING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO MINORS ($350,000)
WHEREAS, this resolution authorizes the City Manager to amend the Grants Department Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget to appropriate California Department of Justice (“DOJ”) Tobacco Grant funds in the amount of Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000) to enforce a local ordinance or state law related to the illegal sale and marketing of tobacco products to minors; and
WHEREAS, the Proposition 56 provides local public agencies with funding to promote a healthier California by reducing illegal sales and marketing of cigarettes and tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to minors; and WHEREAS, the Office of the Attorney General has made funds available through California Department of Justice (“DOJ”) Tobacco Grant Program in the amount of $350,000 to the City of Compton (“City”) to enforce a local ordinance or state law related to the illegal sale of tobacco products to minors; and WHEREAS, the City proposes a citywide retail enforcement and education initiative and the remainder $332,668 will be used for in-house Code Enforcement Officers overtime salaries (City Staff); and
WHEREAS, $16,664 will be used for administrative cost (5% of award) to administer compliance functions of the Grant; and
WHEREAS, $668 will be used for machinery & equipment cost to administer compliance functions of the Grant; and

WHEREAS, the Tobacco Grant Funds must be utilized by June 30, 2029, which is approximately Three (4) years the city would be required to submit monthly reports to the grantor to ensure compliance of the awarded program; and WHEREAS, on January 13, 2026, the City Council approved Resolution No. 26,361.

Upon further review, staff identified a clerical error in the Fiscal Impact section of the resolution. The resolution incorrectly states an increase in revenue, when the action approved results in an increase in expenditures. To ensure the City’s legislative record accurately reflects the fiscal impact of the Council’s action and to maintain transparency and compliance with financial reporting standards, staff is requesting that resolution No. 26,361 be rescinded and replaced with a corrected resolution reflecting the proper fiscal impact; and
RESOLUTION NO.

WHEREAS, these grant funds will have no fiscal impact on the City’s general fund.

WHEREAS, the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year budget needs to be amended to appropriate the Tobacco Grant funds awarded to the City by the DOJ.

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

SECTION 1. Resolution number 26,361 the item incorrectly states a increase in revenue, when the action approved results in an increase in expenditures. To ensure the City’s legislative record accurately reflects the fiscal impact of the Council’s action and to maintain transparency and compliance with financial reporting standards, staff is requesting that Resolution No. 26,361 be rescinded and replaced with a corrected resolution reflecting the proper fiscal impact.

SECTION 2. That California Department of Justice Division of Operations Tobacco Grant funding in the amount of Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000) to enforce a local ordinance or state law related to the illegal sale and marketing of tobacco products to minors; and

SECTION 3. That the Grants Management Department Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget shall be amended as follows:

Increase Revenue in the following Accounts:

ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
2765-540-026-3569 Other State Grants $350,000
Increase Expenditures in the following Accounts:

ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
2765-540-026-4101 Salaries $ 16,664
2765-540-026-4334 Machinery & Equipment $ 668
2765-540-026-4171

Overtime
Total
$ 332,668
$ 350,000
SECTION 4. That a certified copy of this Resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Manager, City Controller, City Clerk, Law Division/City Attorney, and the Grants Management Department.

SECTION 5. 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 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, do 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-
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
___________________________________
SATRA D. ZURITA

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON