Compton City Council
May 26, 2026

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COMPTON CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
05/26/2026
4:30 PM – BUDGET WORKSHOP
5:30 PM – PUBLIC MEETING
6:30 PM – SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING
7:00 PM – SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION
205 S. WILLOWBROOK AVE
COMPTON, CA 90220

WORKSHOP(S)
BUDGET WORKSHOP - FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 @ 4:30 P.M.

OPENING

ROLL CALL

MOMENT OF SILENCE

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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 -2- City Council Agenda
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be removed or discussed.

CITY MANAGER

1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON APPROVING IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE 23rd ANNUAL COMPTON VETERANS STAND DOWN SEPTEMBER 25-28, 2026

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

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

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER

WITH SHARPLINE SOLUTIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF RUBBER FORM

PRODUCTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED FIFTY
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($150,000)

REGULAR AGENDA

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT

3. A REQUEST TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING - AB 2561 ANNUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON VACANCIES - JUNE 3, 2026 @ 4:30 PM

NEW BUSINESS

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

APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR

UNCLASSIFIED/HOURLY AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF COMPTON, FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024-2029

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

CALIFORNIA, CENSURING CITY COUNCILMAN ANDRE SPICER FOR

CONDUCT UNBECOMING OF A COMPTON OFFICIAL BY MISUSING THE CITY’S CAL-CARD BY MAKING PURCHASES OUTSIDE OF WHAT IS
PERMITTED BY THE CITY OF COMPTON’S CAL-CARD POLICY

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

ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL FROM SUPERIOR PAVEMENT MARKINGS FOR

CITYWIDE INSTALLATION OF STREET NAME SIGNS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A THREE (3) YEAR SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH TWO (2) ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OPTIONS IN AN ANNUAL AMOUNT OF FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($525,500),

ESTABLISHING A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($525,500) FOR ONE

YEAR OF STREET NAME SIGN INSTALLATION SERVICES, AND

ESTABLISHING AN ADDITIONAL PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF

ONE HUNDRED FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE DOLLARS AND TEN CENTS ($104,759.10) TO PAY OUTSTANDING INVOICES -3- City Council Agenda
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PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION

CLOSED SESSION

7. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager

8. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Controller

9. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Cynthia Zavala v. City of Compton et al.

LASC Case No. 26STCV07244
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1) or (d)(2) and (e)(1)

10. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation City of Compton v. Arturo Flores, et al.

LASC Case No. 23CMCV00797
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1) or (d)(2) and (e)(1)

11. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation City of Compton v. High End Healing, et al.

LASC Case No. 23CMCV00859
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1) or (d)(2) and (e)(1)

12. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation Shadowood Development Company v. City of Compton, et al.

LASC Case No. 25STCV32588
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1) or (d)(2) and (e)(1)

13. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – American Reclamation, Inc. v. City of Compton, et al.

LASC Case No. 25STCV31042
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1) or (d)(2) and (e)(1)

14. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation Eder Villarreal v. Compton Unified School District, et al.

LASC Case No. 26CMCV00266
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1) or (d)(2) and (e)(1)

REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION

COUNCIL COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: 6/2/2026 5:30 PM
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5/26/2026 5:30 PM
NEXT PUBLIC HEARING: 6/09/2026 5:45 PM – HUD-MANDATED 2026- 2027 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
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May 26, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON APPROVING IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE 23rd
ANNUAL COMPTON VETERANS STAND DOWN SEPTEMBER 25-28,
2026

SUMMARY
This Resolution approves in-kind contributions in support of the 23rd Annual Compton Veterans Stand Down to be held on September 25-28, 2026.

BACKGROUND
The Stand Down for Homeless Veterans (“Stand Down”) is an event that is held in cities all over the nation to provide food, clothing, medical services and referrals to veterans.

The Stand Down concept was used during the Vietnam War to provide a safe retreat for units returning from combat operations. At secure base camp areas, troops were able to take care of personal hygiene, get clean uniforms, enjoy warm meals, receive medical and dental care, mail and receive letters, and enjoy the camaraderie of friends in a safe environment. Today, Stand Down refers to grassroots, community-based intervention programs designed to help the nation’s estimated 100,000 homeless veterans “combat” life on the streets.

The Compton Veteran Stand Down (“Stand Down”) is a three-day event providing supplies and services to Veterans and their families inclusive of homeless, at risk, and down-trodden, services provided include assistance with housing, employment, VA benefits, VA enrollment, VA medical care, VA mental health care, legal assistance, military records assistance, dental care, treatment/counseling, social security assistance, vision screening, food, clothing, hygiene supplies, showers, haircuts and entertainment.

STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE.

The Compton Veterans Stand Down will be held during the period of September 25-28, 2026, at 700 N. Bullis Road. The set-up is to be conducted on September 25, 2026. The City of Compton has been a supporter for many years and has been asked again to support the Stand Down through in-kind contributions.

1.1. Staff Report, Veterans Stand Down

The City of Compton agrees to provide the following in-kind services:

FACILITY USAGE:
700. Bullis Road, Compton, CA 90220
First Floor
- Storage Room - Office (Room 6)
- Closet Room - Auditorium
- Break Room - Parking Lot
- Annex Building - Area Outside of Lunch Room (Back of Annex) EQUIPMENT USAGE:
- 1 Podium
- 2 Generators
- 2 Pole Lights
- 10 (Ten) 100ft Electrical Cords
- 2 Water Hose
- Traffic Control Barricades
- Trash Box
STAFFING:

TITLE

OVERTIME

HOURLY RATE

OVERTIME

WITH NIGHT

DIFFERENTIAL

HRLY RATE
Custodian Foreman $61.66 $67.83 6 AM - 2 PM
(HALF HOUR LUNCH)
8-hour shift Lead Custodian $50.03 $55.03
Custodian Foreman $61.66 $67.83 1 PM -9 PM
(HALF HOUR LUNCH)
8-hour shift Lead Custodian $50.03 $55.03
Custodian Foreman 24-hours - $67.83 = $1,627.92 and Lead Custodian 24-hours - $55.03 = $1,320.72, with a total cost of Two Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Eight Dollars and Sixty-Four Cents ($2,948.64).

ALTERNATIVE
No alternative provided.

Staff Report, Veterans Stand Down

FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact is a total amount of Two Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Eight Dollars and Sixty-Four Cents ($2,948.64) in personnel overtime charges. These costs will be paid from the following accounts within Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, upon adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget allowing for appropriation of sufficient funds within:

Council District 1 – Overtime Expense Account: 1001-400-C01-4171 ($982.88) Council District 4 – Overtime Expense Account: 1001-400-C04-4171 ($982.88) Mayor - Overtime Expense Account: 1001-400-C05-4171 ($982.88)

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

JERRY GROOMES

ACTING CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. ________________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

COMPTON APPROVING IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS IN SUPPORT
OF THE 23rd ANNUAL COMPTON VETERANS STAND DOWN
SEPTEMBER 25-28, 2026
WHEREAS, the Stand Down for Homeless Veterans (“Stand Down”) is an event that is held in cities all over the nation to provide food, clothing, medical services and referrals to veterans; and
WHEREAS, the Stand Down concept was used during the Vietnam War to provide a safe retreat for units returning form combat operations. At secure base camp areas, troops were able to take care of personal hygiene, get clean uniforms, enjoy warm meals, receive medical and dental care, mail and receive letters, and enjoy the camaraderie of friends in a safe environment; and.

WHEREAS, today, Stand Down refers to grassroots, community-based intervention programs designed to help the nation’s estimated 100,000 homeless veterans “combat” life on the streets.

WHEREAS, the Compton Veteran’s Stand Down is a three day event providing supplies and services to Veterans and their families inclusive of homeless, at risk, and downtrodden, services provided include assistance with housing, employment, VA benefits, VA enrollment, VA medical care, VA mental health care, legal assistance, military records assistance, dental care, treatment/counseling, social security assistance, vision screening, food, clothing, hygiene supplies, showers, haircuts and entertainment; and
WHEREAS, the Compton Veterans Stand Down will be held during the period of September 25-28, 2026, at 700 N. Bullis Road. The set-up is to be conducted on September 25, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City of Compton has been a supporter for many years and has been asked again to support the Stand Down through the following in-kind contributions:

FACILITY USAGE:
700 North Bullis Road, Compton, CA 90220
First Floor
- Storage Room - Office (Room 6)
- Closet Room - Auditorium
- Break Room - Parking Lot
- Annex Building - Area Outside of Lunch Room (Back of Annex) EQUIPMENT USAGE:
- 1 Podium
- 2 Generators
- 2 Pole Lights
RESOLUTION NO. _________

- 10 (Ten) 100ft Electrical Cords
- 2 Water Hose
- Traffic Control Barricades
- Trash Box
STAFFING:

TITLE

OVERTIME
HOURLY
RATE

OVERTIME

WITH NIGHT

DIFFERENTI

AL HRLY
RATE
(5:00 pm –
6:00 am)
Custodian Foreman $61.66 $67.83 6 AM - 2 PM
(HALF HOUR
LUNCH)
8-hour shift Lead Custodian $50.03 $55.03
Custodian Foreman $61.66 $67.831 PM -9 PM
(HALF HOUR
LUNCH)
8-hour shift Lead Custodian $50.03 $55.03
Custodian Foreman 24-hours - $67.83 = $1,627.92 and Lead Custodian 24-hours - $55.03 = $1,320.72, with a total cost of Two Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Eight Dollars and Sixty-Four Cents ($2,948.64).

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

SECTION 1. That the City Council of the City of Compton does hereby approve in-kind contributions referenced above in support of the Compton Veterans Stand Down, September 25-28, 2026, with set up on September 25, 2026.

SECTION 2. That a certified copy of this Resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk and City Controller.

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

SECTION 4.That a certified copy of this resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Manager, General Services, and City Clerk.

ADOPTED this 26th day of MAY, 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: 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 the 26th day of MAY, 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
May 26, 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 SHARPLINE SOLUTIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF

RUBBER FORM PRODUCTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE
HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($150,000)

SUMMARY
The adoption of this resolution will authorize the City Manager to establish a purchase order with Sharpline Solutions for the purchase of rubber form products in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000).

BACKGROUND
In recent years, cities throughout Southern California have experienced an increase in illegal street takeover events occurring at major intersections and roadways. These activities often involve reckless driving, vehicle stunts, unlawful gatherings, and the obstruction of public streets. Street takeovers create significant risks to motorists, pedestrians, emergency responders, and nearby residents.

The City has experienced similar incidents at several intersections identified by the Public Works Department as recurring locations for unlawful takeover activity. These events have resulted in hazardous traffic conditions, roadway damage, excessive noise and increased demands on public safety resources.

To proactively address these concerns, the Public Works Engineering Department has implemented traffic calming and intersection hardening strategies utilizing specialized rubber form traffic safety products manufactured and supplied by Sharpline Solutions.

The City has previously purchased and successfully installed these products at various locations throughout the City, where they have proven to be highly effective in improving roadway safety, reducing dangerous turning movements, and discouraging unlawful street takeover activity.

The Public Works Engineering Division has developed traffic calming device designs utilizing the Sharpline Solutions rubber form system at 43 signalized intersections citywide. To date, installations have been completed at 13 intersections, representing approximately 30.23% of the planned improvements. Additionally, two residential intersections are currently scheduled for roundabout improvement projects utilizing the same traffic calming system and product line.

2.2.2. Staff Report – Resolution Authorizing P.O.

Sharpline Solutions – Rubber Form Products
May 26, 2026, page 2
Staff believes it is in the City’s best interest to continue utilizing the same products previously approved and installed throughout the City. Maintaining uniformity in traffic safety infrastructure reduces potential liability concerns, ensures consistency in roadway design, simplifies maintenance operations, and guarantees compatibility with existing installations and engineered traffic calming plans.

After evaluation of available alternatives, staff determined that no other products currently available meet the required operational, engineering, durability, and compatibility specifications necessary for the City’s existing traffic calming program. Sharpline Solutions is the sole provider and distributor of the specific rubber form products currently utilized by the City.

In addition to providing reliable and durable products in a timely manner, Sharpline Solutions has consistently supported the City through product training and technical assistance. The company has also provided valuable educational resources and training opportunities related to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) in coordination with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), helping ensure compliance with applicable roadway safety standards and best practices.

STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE
Staff recommends the continued purchase and installation of rubber form traffic safety products from Sharpline Solutions to support the City’s ongoing traffic safety and intersection hardening efforts.

The proposed improvements may include:
Raised rubber traffic separators;
Delineators and lane channelization devices;
Intersection hardening components;
Traffic calming installations; and
Additional roadway safety enhancements as deemed necessary by staff.

These devices are intended to physically discourage dangerous turning movements and stunt-driving patterns commonly associated with street takeovers while maintaining safe and efficient traffic circulation.

The continued use of the Sharpline Solutions system will ensure consistency with previously installed infrastructure and ongoing engineering designs already developed by the Public Works Engineering Division. Utilizing the same materials and components citywide also improves maintenance efficiency and operational continuity.

Staff Report – Resolution Authorizing P.O.

Sharpline Solutions – Rubber Form Products
May 26, 2026, page 3
The proposed improvements are expected to provide the following benefits:
Reduction in illegal street takeover activity;
Improved traffic and pedestrian safety;
Reduced roadway maintenance impacts caused by reckless driving; Enhanced traffic flow and lane delineation;
Increased protection of public infrastructure; and
Consistency in traffic calming infrastructure throughout the City.

Locations for future installations will continue to be identified based on collision history, street takeover complaints and traffic engineering analysis.

FISCAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000) is available in the Department’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget in Account No. 1528-720-000-4236.

ALTERNATIVE
No alternative is recommended due to the specialized nature of the products.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the purchase of rubber form traffic safety products from Sharpline Solutions to improve public safety, deter illegal street takeover activity and enhance traffic control measures.

MARCUS HARRIS

STREET SUPERINTENDENT
APPROVED FOR FORWARDING:

JERRY GROOMES

ACTING 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 SHARPLINE SOLUTIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF RUBBER FORM

PRODUCTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED FIFTY
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($150,000)
WHEREAS, cities throughout Southern California have experienced an increase in illegal street takeover events occurring at major intersections and roadways; and WHEREAS, the City has experienced similar incidents throughout the City. These events have resulted in hazardous traffic conditions, roadway damage, excessive noise and increased demands on public safety resources; and
WHEREAS, to address these concerns, Public Works Engineering has implemented traffic calming and intersection hardening strategies utilizing specialized rubber form traffic safety products manufactured by Sharpline Solutions; and WHEREAS, the City has purchased and successfully installed these products at various locations that have proven to be highly effective in deterring street takeovers while maintaining safe and efficient traffic circulation; and WHEREAS, installations have been completed at 13 intersections, representing approximately 30.23% of the planned improvements. Staff believes it is in the City’s best interest to continue utilizing the same products previously approved and installed throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, maintaining uniformity in traffic safety infrastructure reduces potential liability concerns, ensures consistency in roadway design and guarantees compatibility with existing installation and engineered traffic calming plans; and WHEREAS, staff recommends the continued purchase and installation of rubber traffic safety products to support the City’s ongoing traffic safety efforts; and WHEREAS, funds in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000) is available in the Department’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget in Account No. 1528-720-000-4236.

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 One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000) with Sharpline Solutions to purchase rubber form traffic safety products.

Section 2.That funds in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000) are available in the Department’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget in Account No. 1528-720-000-4236 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, 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 26th day of MAY, 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 26th day of MAY, 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

(310) 605-5535 Fax. (310) 605-5536 www.comptoncity.org

COMPTON CITY HALL
205 South Willowbrook Avenue • Compton, California 90220 1 City of Compton

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

MEMORANDUM
TO: City Clerk
FROM: TaQuan J. Jones, Interim Director of Human Resources DATE: May 21, 2026
RE: Request to Agendize — AB 2561 Annual Public Hearing on Vacancies The Human Resources Department respectfully requests that the following item be placed on the agenda for the next regular City Council meeting:

AB 2561 — Annual Public Hearing on Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts | Tuesday, June 3, 2026 at 4:30 p.m., City Council Chambers This hearing is required under Government Code Section 3502.3 (Assembly Bill 2561, Chapter 409, Statutes of 2024), which mandates that local agencies subject to the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act conduct an annual public hearing to report on current vacancies and the City’s recruitment and retention efforts. The hearing must occur prior to adoption of the annual budget.

Recognized employee organizations have been notified of the hearing date and their statutory right to present. Human Resources will present the required vacancy and workforce data at the hearing.

Please confirm placement on the agenda at your earliest convenience. Should you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at (310) 605-5535.

Respectfully submitted,
_________________________________
TaQuan J. Jones
Interim Director of Human Resources
City of Compton
cc: Jerry Groomes, Acting City Manager
City Attorney’s Office
File

3. MAY 26, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: JEROME GROOMES

ACTING CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR

UNCLASSIFIED, PART-TIME AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES OF
THE CITY OF COMPTON, FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024-2029

SUMMARY
The City Council will consider this Resolution adjusting the salary plan for Unclassified, Part-Time, and Confidential Employees of the City of Compton for Fiscal Years 2024- 2025 through 2028-2029.

BACKGROUND
The City of Compton has four (4) union locals representing most miscellaneous (non- sworn) employees. In addition to these represented groups, the City employs individuals whose positions fall outside those bargaining units, including Unclassified, Part-Time, and Confidential Employees. The proposed resolution is to address the salaries of employees in these two groups whose positions are not bargained for by the City’s union locals.

STATEMENT OF ISSUE
Over the past several years, the City negotiated with its four (4) local unions representing most City of Compton employees. In an effort to be equitable, the City has agreed to provide comparable increases to employees in the Unclassified, Part-Time, and Confidential employee groups. The proposed salary amendments for Fiscal Years 2024 through 2029 must now be approved by the City Council, at which point the updated salary schedule for both groups can be executed and implemented.

FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated fiscal impact of the 7% base pay increase for the Unclassified, Part-Time, and Confidential Employee Group for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 is $97,253.00.

The estimated fiscal impact of the 7% base pay increase for the Unclassified, Part-Time, and Confidential Employee Group for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 is $270,505.00.

The estimated fiscal impact of the 5% base pay increase for the Unclassified, Part-Time, and Confidential Employee Group for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 is $150,636.00.

4.4. STAFF REPORT – UNCLASSIFIED, PART-TIME, & CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEE’S SALARY

SCHEDULE AMENDMENT
MAY 26, 2026
PAGE 2
The estimated fiscal impact of the 4% base pay increase for the Unclassified, Part-Time, and Confidential Employee Group for Fiscal Year 2027-2028 is $126,534.00.

The estimated fiscal impact of the 2% base pay increase for the Unclassified, Part-Time, and Confidential Employee Group for Fiscal Year 2028-2029 is $65,797.00.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the attached Resolution amending the salary schedule for Unclassified, Part-Time, and Confidential Employees of the City of Compton for Fiscal Years 2024-2025 through 2028-2029.

TAQUAN JONES

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
APPROVED FOR FORWARDING:

JEROME GROOMES

ACTING CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. _____________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON APPROVING

AN AMENDMENT TO THE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR UNCLASSIFIED, PART-TIME,

AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF COMPTON, FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024-2029
WHEREAS, the City of Compton has completed bargaining for the Fiscal Years of 2024-2029 with the four (4) local unions; and
WHEREAS, the negotiations have resulted in an agreement for all unions to increase the salaries; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has agreed to provide a salary increase to Unclassified, Part-Time, and Confidential Employees within the City of Compton; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to adopt this agreement as proposed; and
WHEREAS, the estimated fiscal impact of the 7% base pay increase for Unclassified, Part-Time, and Confidential Employees for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 is $97,253.00; and
WHEREAS, the estimated fiscal impact of the 7% base pay increase for Unclassified, Part-Time, and Confidential Employees for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 is $270,505.00; and
WHEREAS, the estimated fiscal impact of the 5% base pay increase for Unclassified, Part-Time, and Confidential Employees for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 is $150,636.00; and
WHEREAS, the estimated fiscal impact of the 4% base pay increase for Unclassified, Part-Time, and Confidential Employees for Fiscal Year 2027-2028 is $126,534.00; and
WHEREAS, the estimated fiscal impact of the 2% base pay increase for Unclassified, Part-Time, and Confidential Employees for Fiscal Year 2028-2029 is $65,797.00; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments are accommodated for within the Fiscal Years 2024-2029 budgets and any additional costs resulting from these changes will be managed through adjustments in other budget areas as necessary.

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

SECTION 1.That the City Council does hereby approve the Amendment to the Salary Schedule for Unclassified, Part-Time, and Confidential Employees within the City of Compton to execute and implement the Amendment to the Salary Schedule.

SECTION 2.That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute and implement the Amendment to the Salary Schedule.

SECTION 3.That a duly certified copy of this Resolution shall be delivered to the offices of the City Manager, City Clerk, City Controller, Legal Division, and Human Resources Department.

RESOLUTION NO. _____________
PAGE 2
SECTION 4.That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.

ADOPTED this 26th day of MAY, 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 26th day of MAY 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

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
May 26, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: JEROME GROOMES

ACTING CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY COMPTON,

CALIFORNIA, CENSURING CITY COUNCILMAN ANDRE SPICER FOR

CONDUCT UNBECOMING OF A COMPTON OFFICIAL BY MISUSING
THE CITY’S CAL-CARD BY MAKING PURCHASES OUTSIDE OF
WHAT IS PERMITTED BY THE CITY OF COMPTON’S CAL-CARD
POLICY

SUMMARY
This item is on the agenda at the request of Mayor Emma Sharif and Councilman Jonathan Bowers. The City Council will consider this Resolution determining whether City Councilman Andre Spicer should be censured for misusing the City of Compton’s Cal-Card by making purchases outside of what is permitted by the City’s Cal-Card purchasing policy and whether the Cal-Card misuse should be reported to local law enforcement and to the Los Angeles County Sheriff and Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office.

STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE
On December 3, 2024, the City of Compton’s City Council passed Resolution No. 26,168, which authorized the City Manager to establish the City’s Purchasing Card Accounts through the state of California’s Cal-Card program. The program and policy allows for elected officials to use purchasing cards for travel and training use. Since then, several residents in the City of Compton reported that City Councilman Andre Spicer made several unauthorized purchases with the Cal-Card, which is a misuse of the Cal-Card policy.

An outside investigator, David M. Fleishman of Richards Watson & Gershon, was hired by City Manager Willie A. Hopkins to perform an independent investigation into the misuse of the Cal-Card program by members of the City Council. On April 22, 2026, Attorney Fleishman prepared a full investigative report on this issue. Attorney Fleishman determined that among the five (5) City Council members, only Councilman only Andre Spicer violated the Cal-Card purchasing policy with respect to having unauthorized purchases on the City Cal-Card.

Pursuant to the report Councilman Andre Spicer “used the card for multiple charges not directly related to either travel or training, including paying for supplies and entertainment for City events he helped produce, and for a number of charges that Councilman Spicer did not recall. In addition, there were few receipts available to

5.5.5.5.5. substantiate Councilman Spicer’s non-travel expenditures with the card.” The investigator also found that “as to a number of charges, [Councilman Andre Spicer] did not remember what they were for, and there were no receipts to help substantiate City- related usage.”
On May 19, 2026, Attorney Fleishman presented his findings and recommendations to the public at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting. After Attorney Fleishman presented his findings and recommendations, the majority of the City Council expressed interest in returning this item to the next scheduled meeting on May 26, 2026, to consider censuring Councilman Andre Spicer and to direct staff to report the misuse of the Cal-Card purchasing policy to local law enforcement. The Mayor and Councilman Bowers both asked staff that this item therefore be added to this agenda.

Resolution No. 26,168 requires violations of the Cal-Card purchasing policy be reported to local law enforcement. Evidence does not show that City Manager Willie A. Hopkins or any other person from the City has made a police report with local law enforcement about purchases made for non-training and non-travel purposes, which is required by the Cal-Card purchasing resolution. In addition, Fleishman’s independent investigative report suggested taking remedial action against Councilman Andre Spicer including suspending his Cal-Card privileges, which is another requirement under the policy for Cal-Card misuse.

The Resolution before the Council: 1) censures Councilman Andre Spicer for conduct unbecoming of a member of the City Council; 2) revokes his Cal-Card rights 3) reports the investigative report and invoices to local law enforcement in accordance with the Cal-Card policy; and 4) recommends that the violations be reported to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office to determine whether further action is warranted.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council consider the Resolution. The City Council can adopt the censure resolution as drafted, modify and adopt a revised censure resolution, or not adopt the censure resolution. The City Council can also take any other action it deems as appropriate.
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RESOLUTION NO. _________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

COMPTON, CALIFORNIA, CENSURING CITY COUNCILMAN

ANDRE SPICER FOR CONDUCT UNBECOMING OF A
COMPTON OFFICIAL BY MISUSING THE CITY’S CAL-CARD BY

MAKING PURCHASES OUTSIDE OF WHAT IS PERMITTED BY
THE CITY OF COMPTON’S CAL-CARD POLICY
WHEREAS, the City of Compton (hereinafter the “City”) has determined that it is essential for the proper operation of the City for the public to have confidence in the integrity of its local government officials; and
WHEREAS, on December 3, 2024, the Compton City Council approved Resolution 26,168 authorizing the City Manager to establish the City’s Purchasing Card accounts through the state of California’s Cal-Card program; and WHEREAS, the Cal-Card policy established that for elected officials, use of the purchasing card shall be restricted for travel and training use only and when the elected official is not attending a scheduled travel or training, the Cal-Card shall be maintained in the possession of the designated Cal-Card Account Manager for safekeeping purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Cal-Card Account Manager in the City of Compton is the City Manager; and
WHEREAS, on or about November 18, 2025 residents of the City of Compton expressed there were improper uses of the Cal-Card Purchasing accounts by Councilman Andre Spicer from April of 2025 to November of 2025; and WHEREAS, the City Manager, Willie A. Hopkins, hired outside independent Investigator David M. Fleishman, Esq., from the law firm of Richards, Watson & Gershon to investigate misuse of the Cal-Card program by members of the City Council including whether the members of the City Council had used the Cal-Card in a manner inconsistent with the Cal-Card policy; and
WHEREAS, Attorney Fleishman conducted a full investigation by interviewing the City Councilmembers, staff, reviewing the Cal-Card invoices, the City’s policies, and all other relevant material, and prepared a report of the investigation; and WHEREAS, on May 12, 2026, the City Council reviewed the report in closed session and the City Council voted unanimously to waive confidentiality and make the report public and add the item to the May 19, 2026 agenda for Attorney Fleishman to present his findings and recommendations to the public; and WHEREAS, at the May 19, 2026, City Council meeting, Attorney Fleishman presented findings and made recommendations. Fleishman’s full independent report found that the purchases of four (4) the City Councilmembers: Mayor Emma Sharif, Councilwoman Deidre Duhart, Councilman Jonathan Bowers, and Councilwoman Lillie Darden, were fully in compliance with the City’s Cal-Card purchasing policy and one (1) City Councilmember, Councilman Andre Spicer, did not comply with the Cal-Card purchasing policy by having purchases that were clearly outside of travel and training purposes. The report specifically found that Councilman Andre Spicer violated the City of Compton’s Cal-Card purchasing policy because he used the card “for multiple charges not directly related to either travel or training, including paying for supplies and entertainment for City events he helped produce,” and for a number of charges that he Resolution No. ____________

did not recall. Based on the report, there were 5 expenditures with no receipt tallying $701.29 with no receipt provided, 12 items that were identified as unknown tallying $1,097.72, and 20 expenditures on the report that were identified as falling out of the policy tallying up to $5,994.97. In addition, Councilman Spicer “did not remember what they were for, and there were no receipts to help substantiate City-related usage;” and WHEREAS, Attorney Fleishman’s full independent report recommended that the City consider taking remedial action against Councilman Andre Spicer including suspending his access to Cal-Card program because, on multiple occasions, his purchases were outside of what is permitted by the Cal-Card policy; and WHEREAS, the Cal-Card policy states “should an elected official misuse the purchasing card, the elected official’s purchasing card and purchasing card privileges will be cancelled and a report will be provided to City Council members detailing the misuse of City resources;” and
WHEREAS, members of the City Council pointed out that the Cal-Card policy required the City Manager to report non-compliant Cal-Card usage to local law enforcement as the policy states “for any allegations of misuse of City resources that may be subject to criminal penalties for the cardholder/employee, a police report will be filed and the matter turned over to the police department for further investigation;” and WHEREAS, the Acting City Manager, Jerry Groomes, made several recommendations to improve the Cal-Card policy to ensure that there are no longer any purchases that are out of compliance with the Cal-Card policy; and WHEREAS, members of the City Council asked Attorney Fleishman and the Acting City Manager as to whether Councilman Andre Spicer had been reported to law enforcement for violating the Cal-Card purchasing policy by the City Manager; and WHEREAS, there is no evidence that the issue has been reported to local law enforcement in accordance with the Cal-Card policy; and WHEREAS, after hearing the findings and recommendations of Attorney Fleishman and receiving no indication that a report had been made to local law enforcement, members of the City Council requested to bring this Cal-Card item back for consideration on May 26, 2026 to determine whether City Councilman Andre Spicer should be censured; and
WHEREAS, local law enforcement for the City of Compton includes the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department; and
WHEREAS, in addition to providing the report and invoices to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, members of the City Council also seek that the matter be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office for consideration; and WHEREAS, censure by a public body is a collective judgment of stern condemnation of one of its members for behaviors or actions that violate laws or policies; it is also a formal public act of a member’s unacceptable conduct.

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

SECTION 1.The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein as is set forth in full.

SECTION 2. The full investigative report of Attorney Fleishman and the testimony of the City Council members who spoke at the May 19, 2026 City Council meeting are incorporated into this resolution as if set forth in full.

Resolution No. _________

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SECTION 3. Based upon the investigative report, the comments of residents of the City, the interviews of present and/or former employees of the City by Attorney Fleishman, and the public comments of present and/or former employees of the City, the City Council declares as follows:
(a) Councilman Andre Spicer violated the City of Compton’s Cal-Card purchasing policy because he used the card “for multiple charges not directly related to either travel or training, including paying for supplies and entertainment for City events he helped produce,” and for a number of charges that he did not recall. Based on the report, there were 5 expenditures with no receipt tallying $701.29 with no receipt provided, 12 items that were identified as unknown tallying $1,097.72, and 20 expenditures on the report that were identified as falling out of the policy tallying up to $5,994.97. In addition, Councilman Spicer “did not remember what they were for, and there were no receipts to help substantiate City-related usage.”
(b) Councilman Andre Spicer’s behavior failed to meet the professional standards for an elected representative or the minimum standards expected of any member of the City Council and he is hereby censured;
(c) Councilman Andre Spicer’s Cal-Card privileges are hereby revoked and he is no longer permitted to have or use a Cal-Card as a member of the City Council; (d) In accordance with the Cal-Card purchasing policy, the City of Compton shall refer this matter to local law enforcement to have a police report filed at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for further investigation, and to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution, which shall be effective upon its adoption.

ADOPTED this 26th day of MAY, 2026.

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EMMA SHARIF

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

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
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 26th day of MAY, 2026.

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

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
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SATRA D. ZURITA

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
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MEMORANDUM
ATTORNEY–CLIENT PRIVILEGE
TO: Janene McIntyre, Special Legal Counsel
FROM: David M. Fleishman
DATE: April 22, 2026
SUBJECT: Executive Summary of Credit Card Usage Investigation and Recommendations Pursuant to your request, I conducted an investigation regarding the use of Cal-Card credit cards by city council members at the City to determine whether such usage was consistent with the City’s adopted credit card usage policy. I was also asked to determine how the City’s credit card statements were released to members of the public prior to the November 18, 2025 city council meeting. A separate, more detailed memorandum is submitted concurrently.

There are potentially dozens of City employees who had access to the credit card statements, any one of whom could have released the credit card statements to the public. In addition, On December 1, 2025, the City itself released the statements, unredacted, in response to several public records requests submitted through the City’s public records portal beginning in early November 2025. While a number of the witnesses, including Binns, and Councilmembers Spicer and Bowers, expressed an opinion that Brandon Mims, the City’s elected treasurer, was the person who released the statements to the public, I cannot state definitively that it is more likely than not that Mims was responsible for the release. Mims declined to be interviewed as part of this investigation, and I was therefore unable to directly ask him whether he was the person who released the statements to the public.

As to the actual usage of the credit cards by the councilmembers, the use of the cards by Councilmembers Duhart, Bowers, Darden and Mayor Sharif appeared to be only for the purposes of travel and training.

Councilmember Duhart used her card on three occasions, one in April 2025, and one in May.

Both appear to be travel-or training-related for a conference in Indian Wells. The third usage was in November for a flight to the January 2026 Legislative Days event in Sacramento.

Councilmember Bowers used his card on three occasions in May 2025, and three occasions in Confidential DO NOT FORWARD
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October, all of which are travel-related for conferences in Indian Wells and Long Beach.

Councilmember Darden used her card twice in January 2025, and twice in November. These charges appear to relate to travel or conference attendance at two conferences in Sacramento and a meal at a restaurant at the Sacramento Airport in connection with one of the trips to Sacramento. Mayor Sharif used her City card on one occasion in September 2025, four occasions in October, and two occasions in November. Each of the entries appear to be travel- or conference-related. A September 4 charge to the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation was for a legislative conference in Washington, DC that Mayor Sharif ultimately did not attend.

Councilmember Spicer, by contrast, used the card for multiple charges not directly related to either travel or training, including paying for supplies and entertainment for City events he helped produce, and for a number of charges that Councilmember Spicer did not recall. In addition, there were few receipts available to substantiate Councilmember Spicer’s non-travel expenditures with the card. While the $1,491.00 credit card charge to Jason Martin that was questioned at the November 18, 2025 City Council meeting may well have been City-related as a councilmember-produced event expense, it was not squarely within the permissible uses set forth for Council expenditures on the credit cards. There is some indication, however, that Councilmember Spicer thought he had authorization from the City Manager’s office to use the card in this manner, even though he denied having actually made this specific charge on the card.

That does not, however, square with the language of either the Card Policy or the Travel Policy.

For the four councilmembers other than Councilmember Spicer, it appears both that they had an understanding that use of the City’s credit card was for travel and training purposes only, and that the expenses they incurred with the card were actually for those purposes. For Councilmember Spicer, though, it appears he had a wholly different understanding of the permissible uses for the card, notwithstanding the express language of both the Travel Policy and the Card Policy. Furthermore, contrary to the requirements of the Card policy, it does not appear that Councilmember Spicer provided receipts to the city manager’s office for the vast majority of the expenses he incurred on the City’s card.

As such, it appears clear that Councilmember Spicer’s use of the City’s CalCard was outside policy on multiple occasions. I should point out that in making this conclusion, I offer no conclusion about whether the unknown, unsubstantiated charges were for City-related purposes, or for Councilmember Spicer’s personal purposes. As to a number of the charges, he did not remember what they were for, and there were no receipts to help substantiate City- related usage. A spreadsheet of the various charges I questioned Spicer about is attached, showing whether the charges were within policy, outside of policy but for a City-related purpose, or simply unknown. I did not prepare a similar spreadsheet for the other Confidential DO NOT FORWARD
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councilmembers because all the expenses they incurred on the City’s card appear to have been within policy and for a justifiable City-related purpose.

I will also note that Councilmember Spicer did not return his City credit card to the City Manager’s office at any time. He kept the card in his possession from January 2025 when he received it, and he had it in his possession during my interview with him. However, it appears Councilmembers Bowers and Darden failed to turn in their cards after use, too, maintaining the cards with their council liaisons instead. Only Mayor Sharif and Councilmember Duhart appear to have returned their cards to the City Manager’s office after use. The Credit Card policy states that “When the elected official is not attending a scheduled travel or training function, the Cal-Card shall be maintained in the possession of the designated Cal-Card Account Manager for safekeeping purposes.” Under Resolution 26,168, Section 5, the Cal-Card account manager is the City Manager or his designee. This portion of the policy does not appear to have been strictly enforced for three of the five council members, therefore.

As such, there are multiple potential areas of improvement should the City decide to reinstitute the credit card program that I suggest:

1. Strict enforcement of substantiation requirements, requiring receipts or other documentation of expenditures. The Card Policy currently requires this, but more focused enforcement is essential to ensure compliance.

2. Clarification of exactly what types of travel and training expenses are authorized for councilmembers.

3. Clarification of whether card usage is permitted for councilmembers for fuel in personal vehicles for traveling outside the City when a monthly car allowance is provided when such usage does not exceed traditional mileage reimbursement as allowed in the existing Travel Policy.

4. Clear reconciliation through the city manager’s office for all charges on the City’s cards.

5. Consideration of centralized travel arrangements for councilmembers to ensure policy adherence for lodging and other travel expenses for City-related travel and safekeeping of cards. Ensure follow-up for cards returned after authorized travel and immediate documentation of travel expenses for which the card was used in each instance.

6. Adherence to Government Code Section 53232.3, which requires councilmembers to provide brief reports on meetings attended at City expense at the next regular council meeting.

7. Consider modification to the Card Policy to require monthly “receive and file” reports regarding credit card usage, rather than the current quarterly requirement, as a means to provide greater transparency for the card program.

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8. Clarify that there are no permissible instances of “emergency” use of the cards by councilmembers.

9. Coordination with the City Clerk’s office on production of sensitive documents like credit card statements to ensure proper redaction of information like individual credit card numbers.

10. Consider remedial action for Councilmember Spicer by suspending credit card privileges in accordance with the City’s Credit Card Policy.

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Date Vendor Amount Purpose Policy Assessment
4/30/25 Stater Brothers $95.80 Groceries/meals during conference in Indian Wells Within Policy/City Purpose 5/6/25 Albertson's $74.97 Unknown Unknown
5/7/25 Amazon Marketplace $106.06 Purpose not specified; no receipt Unknown 5/8/25 Compton Flower Shop $437.69 2 Charges; connected to Mother's Day event Out of Policy/City Purpose 5/14/25 Mrs. Field's Cookies (Cerritos) $26.30 Claimed as travel snack en route to Contract Cities conference Unknown 5/14/25 CellTech (Cerritos) $21.88 Screen protector for City-issued phone Out of Policy/City Purpose 5/14/25 AirBnB $1,010.58 Lodging for Contract Cities conference in Indian Wells Within Policy/City Purpose 5/15/25 Chevron $86.90 Fuel for personal vehicle - travel to Indian Wells conference Out of Policy/City Purpose 5/15/25 Ralph's (grocery) $184.73 Groceries/meals during Contract Cities conference in Indian Wells Within Policy/City Purpose 5/16/25 Marshall's $18.48 Unknown Unknown
5/16/25 Renaissance Esmeralda Indian Wells $42.00 3 Charges; parking at Indian Wells conference Within Policy/City Purpose 5/18/25 Circle K (Indio) $41.42 Fuel for personal vehicle - return from Indian Wells conference Out of Policy/City Purpose 5/30/25 Rite-aid $57.90 Unknown Unknown
6/4/25 Pop's Chicken $16.08 Claimed as event-related (block party); no receipt Out of Policy/City Purpose 6/12/25 Rod Davis $350.00 DJ for father-daughter dance event Out of Policy/City Purpose 6/12/25 Melispere $300.00 Unknown Unknown
6/13/25 Norval Douglas, Jr. $1,000.00 Event organizer for father-daughter dance Out of Policy/City Purpose 6/13/25 12 Image $250.00 Photo booth at father-daughter dance event Out of Policy/City Purpose 6/14/25 Jason Martin (rapper 'Problem') $1,491.00 Father-daughter dance/sneaker ball event - vendor payment Out of Policy/City Purpose 6/14/25 Ride Share Delivery $257.50 Purpose unknown (categorized as 'travel' in reconciliation) Unknown 7/9/25 Wal-Mart Supercenter $261.90 Apparent event supplies; includes personal items (Dove soap, Crest toothpaste, Dove deodorant)
Out of Policy/City Purpose
7/30/25 CBCFINC.ORG $200.00 Congressional Black Caucus event registration Within Policy/City Purpose 9/3/25 CellTech (Cerritos) $10.96 Screen protector for City-issued phone Out of Policy/City Purpose 9/11/25 Southwest Airlines $461.36 Flight to Washington DC for Congressional Black Caucus Within Policy/City Purpose 9/12/25 AirBnB $957.06 Lodging for Congressional Black Caucus legislative conference in Washington, DC
Within Policy/City Purpose
9/21/25 Southwest Airlines $246.00 Flight to Washington DC for Congressional Black Caucus Within Policy/City Purpose 9/23/25 Aldi (Washington DC) $117.35 Groceries/meals during Congressional Black Caucus conference in Washington, DC
Within Policy/City Purpose
9/23/25 Hudson St 1370 $4.59 Unknown Unknown
9/24/25 365 Vend, LLC $3.00 Vending machine purchases - meals during Washington DC trip Within Policy/City Purpose 9/26/25 ARMK WEWCC CONCESSIONS (Walter E.

Washington Convention Center)
$18.00 Meals during Washington DC conference Within Policy/City Purpose 9/27/25 SQ *ALIBABA WASHINGTON DC (food truck) $49.50 Lunch during Washington DC trip Within Policy/City Purpose 10/8/25 Ace Parking $15.00 Parking for LCC Long Beach Conference Within Policy/City Purpose 10/8/25 PF Chang's $70.72 Meal during LCC Long Beach Conference Within Policy/City Purpose 10/14/25 Wal-Mart Supercenter $97.82 Apparent event supplies; includes personal items (Jarritos Coconut Water, Muscle Milk, Marie Callender's frozen meal)
Out of Policy/City Purpose
10/14/25 Fishbone Seafood $40.98 Meal - not connected to travel Unknown 10/15/25 Los Sombreros $24.96 Meal - not connected to travel Unknown 10/18/25 Boulevard Gastropub (Rancho Dominguez) $23.66 Claimed as catering selection tasting for Thanksgiving event Out of Policy/City Purpose 10/23/25 Warning Skate Shop $499.36 Prizes for skate contest hosted October 26 at local park Out of Policy/City Purpose 10/25/25 Starbucks $14.15 Purpose not specified; no receipts (two charges) Unknown 11/3/25 100 Karat Photo $350.00 Event Photographer, possibly for skate contest Out of Policy/City Purpose 11/6/25 Boulevard Gastropub $50.00 Purpose not specified; no receipt Unknown 11/7/25 AT&T $121.83 Purpose unknown - Councilmember could not recall Unknown 11/12/25 Big Man Big Dogz $11.02 Claimed as event-related (block party) Out of Policy/City Purpose 11/12/25 Southwest Airlines $379.95 Airfare to Sacramento event Within Policy/City Purpose 11/17/25 Smart & Final $331.83 Apparent event supplies (paper plates, cups); includes Mentos Mint Single ($1.79)
Out of Policy/City Purpose
11/18/25 Big Man Big Dogz $198.45 Claimed as event-related (block party); receipt provided Out of Policy/City Purpose 11/25/25 Big Man Big Dogz $515.00 Claimed as event-related (block party); no receipt Out of Policy/City Purpose Exhibit O

May 26, 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

ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL FROM SUPERIOR PAVEMENT

MARKINGS FOR CITYWIDE INSTALLATION OF STREET NAME SIGNS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A THREE (3)
YEAR SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH TWO (2) ONE-YEAR EXTENSION

OPTIONS IN AN ANNUAL AMOUNT OF FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($525,500), ESTABLISHING A

PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-
FIVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($525,500) FOR ONE

YEAR OF STREET NAME SIGN INSTALLATION SERVICES, AND

ESTABLISHING AN ADDITIONAL PURCHASE ORDER IN THE

AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED
FIFTY-NINE DOLLARS AND TEN CENTS ($104,759.10) TO PAY

OUTSTANDING INVOICES

SUMMARY
Adoption of this resolution will accept the proposal from Superior Pavement Markings for Citywide Installation of Street Name Signs, authorize the City Manager to enter into a three (3) year service agreement with two (2) one-year extension options in an annual amount of Five Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($525,500), establish a purchase order for one year of street name sign installation services in the amount of Five Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($525,500), and establish an additional purchase order in the amount of One Hundred Four Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Nine Dollars and Ten Cents ($104,759.10) to pay outstanding invoices.

BACKGROUND
The City of Compton recognizes the importance of maintaining regulatory, warning, school zone and street name signs within the road system in conformance with the Manuel on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Street name signs are essential for the City’s functionality and safety. They enable emergency responders to quickly locate destinations, reducing response times in critical situations. Clear signage also helps drivers, pedestrians and cyclists navigate the city efficiently, preventing accidents and improving traffic flow.

Additionally, street name signs are vital for legal and regulatory compliance, ensuring proper mail delivery, accurate property identification and smooth urban planning. They enhance the City’s accessibility, especially for visitors, tourists and individuals relying on

6.6.6.6.6.6.6.6.6.6.6.6. Staff Report – Authorizing Agreement and Purchase Orders Citywide Installation of Street Name Signs – Superior Pavement Markings May 26, 2026, page 2
GPS. Finally, well-maintained street signs contribute to the City’s aesthetic, reflect its organization and foster community pride while supporting local businesses and real estate value.

STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE
The Public Works Street Maintenance Department (Department) is responsible for managing guide signage. The Department proposes allocating more than $1.6 million for guide signage throughout the City. Accordingly, the Department advertised a Request for Proposals for Citywide Installation of Street Name Signs on August 4, 2025, through the Bulletin newspaper, PlanetBids and the City’s website.

As a result of the Request for Proposals, six (6) signage contractors submitted proposals by the stipulated deadline of August 28, 2025.

The Bid Item List read as follows:
1 Mobilization 1 LS
2 Purchase and Install Two Blade Street Name Signs 100 each 3 Remove Existing Street Name Signs 200 each
4 Purchase and Install New Square Telspar Sign Posts 500 each 5 Remove Existing Posts and backfill dirt 50 each
6 Remove Existing Posts and backfill slurry patch 50 each 7 Purchase and install New Square Telspar Sign Posts 100 each 8 Remove Overhead Street Name Signs and Brackets 50 each 9 Purchase and Install Overhead Street Name Signs 50 each 10 Traffic Control Implementation 1 LS
The signage contracting firms:
Submitted their proposals on time
Submitted their bid price sheets
Met some or all of the minimum requirements for street name sign installation The following are the RFP submittals:

Vendor Bid Amount
Blink Marketing, Inc. $314,832.50
Superior Pavement Markings $525,500.00
Precision Material Management $565,500.00
Front Signs $573,729.50
Branson Industries, LLC $708,000.00
PCI $832,360.00
Staff Report – Authorizing Agreement and Purchase Orders Citywide Installation of Street Name Signs – Superior Pavement Markings May 26, 2026, page 3
An evaluation panel reviewed each proposal in accordance with the City’s procurement policies to identify the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The panel evaluated the qualitative components of each proposal, and pricing was reviewed for reasonableness.

All proposals were reviewed for responsiveness to the requirements of the solicitation. All six proposals were determined to be responsive and were included in the evaluation process.

The proposal from Superior Pavement Markings demonstrated a strong understanding of the scope of work and high overall capability. The firm showed substantial staffing resources and a clear focus on street sign installation and related services. Overall, the proposal reflected relevant experience, adequate resources and a practical approach to the work.

The lowest proposal was received by a firm that is located outside the region, and no subcontractor was identified to perform installation work. Additionally, the absence of a clearly defined installation approach and supporting resources limited the committee’s ability to adequately assess the firm’s capability to perform the required services.

The contract for street name sign installation is awarded not to the lowest bidder, but to the most responsive bidder that best meets the City’s needs. Following a thorough evaluation, the evaluation panel determined Superior Pavement Markings to be the most responsive bidder.

Superior Pavement Markings is a full-service company specializing in traffic signage, painted striping and markings, raised pavement markers and other traffic-related services. With their experienced staff, adequate resources, and specialized equipment, the firm is well-positioned to perform street name sign installations citywide.

In addition, Superior Pavement Markings has previously completed services for the City, and there are outstanding invoices for which payment is due.

FISCAL IMPACT
The annual cost for citywide installation of street name signs for the three (3) year term (March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2029) is Five Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($525,500). A purchase order will be established for the first year of the agreement, totaling Five Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($525,500). Funds for this expenditure is allocated in the Department’s Fiscal Year 2025- 26 Budget in the following account
Staff Report – Authorizing Agreement and Purchase Orders Citywide Installation of Street Name Signs – Superior Pavement Markings May 26, 2026, page 4
Account Description Amount
1528-720-000-4266 Contract Services $525,500.00
An additional purchase order in the amount of One Hundred Four Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Nine Dollars and Ten Cents ($104,759.10) will be established for previously completed services provided by Superior Pavement Markings. Funds for this expenditure is available in the Department’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget in the following account:

Account Description Amount
1528-720-000-4266 Contract Services $104,759.10

ALTERNATIVE
No other alternative is being proposed.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council accepts the bid submitted by Superior Pavement Markings and authorize the City Manager to enter into a three (3) year service agreement with two (2) one-year extension options for Citywide Installation of Street Name Signs.

MARCUS HARRIS

STREET SUPERINTENDENT
APPROVED FOR FORWARDING:

JERRY GROOMES

ACTING CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO.__________________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON ACCEPTING

THE PROPOSAL FROM SUPERIOR PAVEMENT MARKINGS FOR CITYWIDE

INSTALLATION OF STREET NAME SIGNS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A THREE (3) YEAR SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH TWO (2) ONE-YEAR

EXTENSION OPTIONS IN AN ANNUAL AMOUNT OF FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($525,500), ESTABLISHING A PURCHASE

ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($525,500) FOR ONE YEAR OF STREET NAME SIGN

INSTALLATION SERVICES, AND ESTABLISHING AN ADDITIONAL PURCHASE

ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE DOLLARS AND TEN CENTS ($104,759.10) TO PAY OUTSTANDING

INVOICES

WHEREAS, the Public Works Street Maintenance Department (Department) is responsible for managing guide signage; and
WHEREAS, the City of Compton recognizes the importance of maintaining regulatory, warning, school zone and street name signs within the road system in conformance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD); and WHEREAS, proper signage is important to the communication of the rules and regulations of the road to road users; and
WHEREAS, accordingly, the Department advertised a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Citywide Installation of Street Name Signs on August 4, 2025, through the Bulletin newspaper, Planet Bids and the City’s website; and WHEREAS, from this solicitation the Department received six (6) proposals, as listed below:

Vendor Bid Amount
Blink Marketing, Inc. $314,832.50
Superior Pavement Markings $525,500.00
Precision Material Management $565,500.00
Front Signs $573,729.50
Branson Industries, LLC $708,000.00
PCI $832,360.00
WHEREAS, an evaluation panel reviewed each proposal in accordance with the City’s procurement policies to identify the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; and WHEREAS, the Department determined Superior Pavement Markings to be the most responsive bidder; and
WHEREAS, the contract for the street name sign installation is not granted to the lowest bidder, but to the most responsive bidder that best meets the City’s needs; and WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council accept the proposal submitted by Superior Pavement Markings and authorize the City Manager to enter into a three (3) year service agreement (March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2029) for Five Hundred Twenty- Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($525,500) annually, with two (2) one-year extension options
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WHEREAS, a purchase order will be established for Five Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($525,500) for one year of street name sign installation services; and
WHEREAS, funds for this expenditure have been allocated in the Department’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget in the following account:

Account Description Amount
1528-720-000-4266 Contract Services $525,000.00
WHEREAS, funding for the remaining years of the agreement will be appropriated through future budget allocations; and
WHEREAS, an additional purchase order will be established in the amount of One Hundred Four Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Nine Dollars and Ten Cents ($104,759.10) for previously completed services; and
WHEREAS, funds for this expenditure are available in the Department’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget in the following account:

Account Description Amount
1528-720-000-4266 Contract Services $104,759.10

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

Section 1.That the bid from Superior Pavement Markings, Inc is hereby accepted.

Section 2.That the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a three (3) year service agreement (March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2029) with the option of two (2) one-year extensions with Superior Pavement Markings for the provision of Citywide Installation of Street Name Signs in the amount of Five Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($525,500).

Section 3.That a purchase order is hereby authorized each year of the agreement with Superior Pavement Markings in an annual amount of Five Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($525,000).

Section 4.That funds for this expenditure are allocated in the Department’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget in the following account:

Account Description Amount
1528-720-000-4266 Contract Services $525,000.00
Section 5.That an additional purchase order is hereby authorized with Superior Pavement Markings in the amount of One Hundred Four Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty- Nine Dollars and Ten Cents ($104,759.10) for previously completed services.

Section 6.That funds for this expenditure are available in the Department’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget in the following account:

Account Description Amount
1528-720-000-4266 Contract Services $104,759.10
Section 7. That a copy of this Resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Clerk, City Attorney, City Manager, City Controller and Public Works Street Maintenance Department.

Resolution No._________________

Section 8.That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.

ADOPTED this 26th day of MAY, 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 26th day of MAY, 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

SERVICES AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

CITY OF COMPTON
AND

SUPERIOR PAVEMENT MARKINGS
This AGREEMENT is entered into 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 SUPERIOR PAVEMENT MARKINGS (hereinafter referred to as “CONTRACTOR”) located at 5312 Cypress Street, Cypress, California 90630.

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

1. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY CONTRACTOR:

CONTRACTOR shall perform all tasks required in a professional manner, providing and furnishing all the labor, materials, tools, equipment, utilities and transportation necessary for the replacement of street name signs. These tasks will be scheduled throughout the year to meet MUTCD (Manuel on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) standards, in accordance with the attached proposal bid sheets; and in full compliance with the requirements of this Agreement.

Additional services may include pre-installation, sign manufacturing and delivery, as well as traffic control and safety.

CONTRACTOR agrees to notify the City upon completion of the installation and submit a request for final inspection. The City shall review the work and provide written acceptance or identify any remaining issues that must be addressed. Upon final acceptance, the Contractor shall submit an invoice for payment.

CONTRACTOR shall bear all cost associated with the work, including all professional, technical and clerical services necessary for project completion.

CONTRACTOR shall remain fully informed of, and comply with, all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, including those regarding safety, prevailing wage, hazardous substances and equal employment opportunities. The Contractor is responsible for paying all taxes, benefits and contributions for Social Security and Unemployment Insurance related to their employees. The Contractor shall be liable for any violations of these laws and regulations and shall defend, indemnify and hold the City and its officials, employees, and agents harmless from any claims or liabilities arising from the Contractor’s failure to comply.

2. TERM OF CONTRACT:

The term of this Agreement shall extend from March 1, 2026, and shall remain in effect until February 28, 2029, unless this Agreement is terminated earlier as provided herein. Upon expiration of the initial term of this Agreement, the City may extend this Agreement for up to two (2) additional one-year terms upon mutual written agreement of the Parties.

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2 3. COMPENSATION:

The total price paid 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 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 CONTRACTOR and the CITY. Adjustment in the total compensation will not be effective until authorized and approved by the CITY.

Progress payments may be made in arrears based on the percentage of work and deliverables completed by the CONTRACTOR. If CONTRACTOR fails to submit the required deliverable items according to schedule or as required by the 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 invoices for services completed.

Invoices shall be submitted after the performance of work for which the CONTRACTOR is billing. Invoices shall detail the work performed on each task as applicable. Invoices shall be delivered or mailed to the Street Superintendent of Public Works Street Maintenance Department at the following address: City of Compton, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California 90220.

It is understood and agreed that the maximum amount of compensation payable to CONTRACTOR for services performed and completed each fiscal year of this Agreement is limited to the sum of Five Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($525,500).

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 reasonable value of undisputed 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.

4. 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
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3 or volunteers of the CITY. CONTRACTOR shall obtain no rights to retirement, health care or any other benefit that accrue to CITY officials, officers, or employees. CONTRACTOR expressly waives any claim to such rights.

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

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

The CONTRACTOR agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees, applicants and subcontractors for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this non- discrimination clause.

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

7. INDEMNIFICATION
CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and save harmless the CITY and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, their officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers (collectively hereinafter the “City”), against any and all damages to property or injuries to or death of any person or persons, including property and employees or agents of the CITY and shall defend, indemnify and save the CITY from any and all liability and expense including defense costs and legal fees, and claims, demands, suits, actions or proceedings of any kind or nature, including Workers’ Compensation claims, of or by anyone whomsoever in any way resulting from or arising out of the negligent or intentional acts or omissions for CONTRACTOR, its officers, employees, subcontractors or agents on account of the performance or character of Services Agreement – Superior Pavement Markings
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This indemnification and hold harmless obligation do not extend to claims arising out of the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the CITY.

8. INSURANCE:

A. CONTRACTOR, by executing this Agreement, hereby certifies:
(1) “I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which requires every employer to be insured against liability for Worker’s Compensation or to undertake 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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

4. Insurance Endorsements.The liability insurance policy(ies) shall be endorsed with the following language:
. 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).

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

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

10. WARRANTIES
The CONTRACTOR guarantees all work performed on the job against defective workmanship for a period of one (1) year following completion of the project.

If within one (1) year after the date of completion of the Agreement, any of the work is found to be defective or not in accordance with the Contract documents, the CONTRACTOR shall correct it promptly after receipt of a written notice from the CITY to do so, at the CONTRACTOR’S expense. This obligation shall survive termination of the Contract. The CITY shall give notice promptly after discovery of the condition.

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

11. 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.

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

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

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 then 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.

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7 15. TERMINATION
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, this Agreement may be terminated as follows:

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

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

C.The CONTRACTOR fails to perform or breaches any material obligation under this Agreement, then, the CITY may, without prejudice to any other right or remedy and after giving the
CONTRACTOR seven (7) days written notice, terminate this Agreement.

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

16. AMENDMENTS
This Agreement may be modified or amended only be written document executed by both CONTRACTOR and CITY’s City Manager and approved as to form by the City Attorney.

Such document shall expressly state that it is intended by the parties to amend the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

17. GOVERNING LAW AND SEVERABILTIY
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of California. Should any part of this Agreement be declared by a final decision by a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional, invalid, or beyond the authority of either party to enter into or carry out, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Agreement, which shall continue in full force and effect, provided that the remainder of this Agreement, absent the un-excised portion, can be reasonably interpreted to give effect to the Services Agreement – Superior Pavement Markings
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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 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 State Auditor of the State of California and any duly authorized representative of the federal government, at the request of the CITY, or as part of any audit of the CITY, for a period of three (3) years, or longer if required by law, after final payment under this Agreement.

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

21. NOTICES
Any notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be effective when delivered in person; and effective one (1) business day after delivery by facsimile transmission; and effective three (3) business days after mailing by U.S. Mail, postage prepaid and properly addressed as follows:

TO CONTRACTOR: SUPERIOR PAVEMENT MARKINGS
5312 Cypress Street
Cypress, California 90630
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9 (714) 995-9100
Attn: Darren Veltz, CFO
TO CITY: CITY OF COMPTON
205 South Willowbrook Avenue
Compton, California 90220
Attn: Street Superintendent
(310) 605-5691
[email protected]
NOTE: A copy of any notice provided to the Street Superintendent shall also be provided to: City Manager, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California 90220.

In the event of any change of address, the moving party is obligated to notify the other party of the change of address in writing. Each party may amend, supplement and update the notice list to add, delete or replace any listed individuals; however, the amendment must be in writing.

22. CERTIFICATIONS

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

DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION CERTIFICATION
The CONTRACTOR, under penalty of perjury, certifies that, except as noted below, he/she or any other person associated therewith in the capacity of owner, partner, director, officer, manager:
is not currently under suspension, debarment, voluntary exclusion, or determination of ineligibility by any Federal, State or local agency;
• has not been suspended, debarred, voluntarily excluded or determined ineligible by any Federal, State or local agency within the past 3 years; Services Agreement – Superior Pavement Markings
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• 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. ___________________________________________ ___________________ Darren Veltz, Chief Financial Officer (Date)

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

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

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11 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.

SUPERIOR PAVEMENT MARKINGS

CONTRACTOR
Dated: _______________ By____________________________________ Darren Veltz, CFO

CITY OF COMPTON
Recommended for Approval:

By __________________________________ Dated: ________________ Marcus Harris
Public Works Street Maintenance Department
Approved:

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

Approved as to form:

By ________________________________ Dated: ____________ Legal Division
ATTEST:

Dated: _____________ By___________________________________ Satra Zurita, City Clerk

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I NWITN ESS WH E REOF,CONTRACTOR has executed th isAg reement, and the CITY, by its City Ma nag e r,who is authorized to do so, has executed this Ag reement.

S U PERIORPAVEM E NTMARKI NGS

CONTRACTOR
Dated :

CITY OF COMPTON
Recomme nded for Approval :

By.

Darre n Veltz, C FO
By
Marcus Harris
Pub l icWorks Street Mai nte nanceDepartme nt
Dated :

Approved :

Dated : By
Jerry Groomes, Acting City Manager
Approved as to form :

By Dated :

Lega l Divis ion
ATTEST:

Dated : By
Satra Zu rita, C ityC lerk
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