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COMPTON CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
06/09/2026
4:30 PM – CLOSED SESSION
5:30 PM – PUBLIC MEETING
5:45 PM – PUBLIC HEARING
6:00 PM – PUBLIC HEARING
205 S. WILLOWBROOK AVE
COMPTON, CA 90220
HEARING(S)
PUBLIC HEARING – TO AUTHORIZE THE SUBMISSION OF THE HUD- MANDATED 2026-2027 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPEMNT (HUD) - JUNE 9, 2026 @ 5:45 PM
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - CITY COUNCIL AND UCDC 2026 PHA ANNUAL PLAN - JUNE 9, 2026 @ 6 PM
OPENING
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
-2- City Council Agenda
6/9/2026 5:30 PM
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Westmoreland Law Firm, P.C. v City of Compton
LASC Case No. 26STCP00887
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1) or (d)(2) and (e)(1)
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1) or (d)(2) and (e)(1) because there is significant exposure to litigation in one case
3. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1) or (d)(2) and (e)(1) because there is significant exposure to litigation in one case
4. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): One Case
5. Conference with Legal counsel - Existing Litigation
LASC Case No. 23CMCV00709
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) and (d)(1)
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
PRESENTATIONS
6. CERTIFICATE PRESENTATION - YOUTH SPOTLIGHT - Mayor Emma Sharif
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS AND NON-AGENDA MATTERS
CONSENT AGENDA
Consent items are routine and expected to be non-controversial. They will be acted upon by the Council at one time without discussion unless a Council Member requests an item be removed or discussed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
7. MARCH 3, 2026
HUMAN RESOURCES
8. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER TO
OFFICE DEPOT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF
ESSENTIAL OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT -3- City Council Agenda
6/9/2026 5:30 PM
IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER
WITH AGILE OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE FOR VITAL EMPLOYEE HEALTH SERVICES, NOT TO EXCEED $8,560.00
RISK MANAGEMENT
10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXTEND AN EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH ALLIED MANAGED CARE, INC. FOR THE SELF-INSURED WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PROGRAM (FY 26-27 & 27-28)
REGULAR AGENDA
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
13. FIREWORKS DISCUSSION: CONSIDERATION OF ALLOWING OR
PROHIBITING THE SALE AND USE OF FIREWORKS IN THE CITY OF
COMPTON FOR THE UPCOMING FIREWORKS SEASON
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SLA INC. FOR THE RAYMOND STREET PARK JOINT-
USE EQUESTRIAN AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT
NEW BUSINESS
16. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR
EMPLOYEE HEALTH SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CARBON HEALTH AND ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER NOT TO EXCEED $75,000.00 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
17. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON RESCINDING RESOLUTION 26,361, RE-ADOPTING, RATIFYING AND AMENDING THE FY 2025-2026 GRANTS DEPARMENT BUDGET FOR THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATE ($350,000) IN FUNDING UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TOBACCO GRANT PROGRAM AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S
DEPARTMENT (LASD) AND OPEN A PURCHASE ORDER FOR TOBACCO
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
18. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A THREE-YEAR -4- City Council Agenda
6/9/2026 5:30 PM
SERVICE AGREEMENT, AND ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER WITH
SERVICE FIRST TO PERFORM AQUATIC POOL MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR LUEDERS PARK AND GONZALES PARK ($703,800)
19. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A FIVE-YEAR LEASE-
PURCHASE FINANCING AGREEMENT AND ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER WITH LEASE SERVICING CENTER. INC. DBA NCL GOVERNMENT CAPITAL
FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THREE STREET SWEEPERS IN AN ANNUAL
AMOUNT OF FOUR HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND SEVENTY-TWO DOLLARS AND SIXTY-TWO CENTS ($401,072.62) AND APPROVING A ONE-YEAR
AGREEMENT AND ESTABLISHING A PURCHASE ORDER WITH SWEEPING
CORP OF AMERICA (SCA) FOR STREET SWEEPING SERVICES IN THE
AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION FOUR HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY DOLLARS ($1,408,320.00)
20. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER
WITH EL GRAN TORINO FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING EMERGENCY
BEEHIVE REMOVAL, BRICK WALL REPAIRS, AND CHAIN LINK FENCE REPAIRS ALONG THE COMPTON CREEK CORRIDOR AND AT 551 W.
CYPRESS CIRCLE, COMPTON, CALIFORNIA IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($150,000)
COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: 6/16/2026 5:30 PM
NEXT PUBLIC HEARING – 6/16/2026 5:45 PM – 2026-2027 FISCAL
YEAR BUDGET
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The Compton City Council meeting was called to order at 5:33pm by Mayor Emma Sharif in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance Ceremonies were also led by Mayor Emma Sharif.
ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: D. Duhart, A. Spicer, J Bowers, L. Darden, Mayor E. Sharif Council Members Absent: None
Other Officials Present: S. Zurita, W. Hopkins, Jr.
PRESENTATIONS
1. KNOW YOUR CHARTER PRESENTATION – Part 3 – ENSO LAW
City Manager Hopkins introduced Robert Hahn from Enso Law and he presented the following:
Disclaimer The purpose of this presentation is to provide factual information and not to provide legal advice in a public setting.
Informational Presentation
Objective review of the City Charter
Legal advice related to the City Charter will not be provided to protect the attorney-client relationship.
Compton City Charter Article VII – Officers, Powers and Duties Article VII
- Officers, Powers and Duties
Defines key city officers: City Clerk, City Treasurer, City Attorney, City Manager, City Controller, and other appointive officers.
Establishes appointment authority.
Assigns powers and duties.
Supports professional city administration
Sections 700
- City Clerk
Section 701
- Service City Treasurer
Section 702
- City Attorney
Section 703
- Officers appointed by City Council
Section 704
Other appointive Officers
Section 705 and 706
- City Manager
- Appointment – Role – Powers
Section 707
- City Manager – Council Table
Section 708
- City Controller Powers and Duties
Section 700 (City Clerk)
- Responsibilities of the City Clerk – Attends all City Council meetings; Maintain official Council records and minutes; Keeps indexed ordinance and resolution books; Certifies official city documents.
- Additional Authority – Custodian of the city seal; Administers oaths and affidavits; Oversees city elections; Full-time commitment required. Section 701 (City Treasurer)
- Financial Custodian – Custodian of all city funds; Receives all city revenues; Deposits funds per Council designation; Disburses funds after proper audit. - Financial Accountability and Reporting – Monthly financial reports to City Controller; Copies provided to City Manager; Full-time service required.
7. Section 702 (City Attorney)
- Appointment – Appointed by majority of full City Council; Serves at the pleasure of the Council.
- Qualifications – California-licensed attorney; Minimum 10 years Municipal Law experience.
- Legal Representation – Advises City Council and officers; Represents city and officials in legal proceedings; Attends all regular Council Meetings; Council may retain outside council; Provides written legal opinions upon request.
- Additional Responsibilities – Reviews and drafts ordinances and resolutions; Approves city contracts and bonds; Prosecutes Charter and ordinance violations; Transfers all city legal files upon departure. Full-time service required. Section 703 (Officers Appointed by City Council)
- Council Appointments – City Manager (not classified service); City Controller (classified service).
- Removal Authority – City Manager removable by four affirmative votes; City Controller subject to Civil Service rules.
Section 704 (Other Appointive Officers)
- Department Leadership – Appointed by City Manager; Serve as department heads. - Council Authority – May create or abolish departments by ordinance. Section 705 (City Manager Appointment)
- Selection Standards – Based on executive and administrative qualifications; Salary reflects role as chief administrator.
- Conflict of Interest Safeguard – Councilmembers barred during term and one year after. Section 706 (Reporting & Advisory Duties)
- Annual financial and administrative report.
- Advises on financial condition and future needs.
- Performs duties assigned by Charter or Council.
Section 707 (City Manager Appointment)
- Selection Standards – Seat at Council table; Participates in deliberations; No voting authority.
Section 708 (Reporting & Advisory Duties)
- Annual financial and administrative report.
- Advises on financial condition and future needs.
- Performs duties assigned by Charter or Council.
- Financial Oversight – Compiles budget estimates; Controls disbursement of funds; Prevents budget overruns.
- Accounting and Auditing – Maintains city accounting systems; Oversees inventories of city property; Audits and approves all claims before payment; Issues monthly and annual financial reports.
2. LA COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT BOARD – PROP 218 – MARTHA TREMBLAY – (PRESENTATION MOVED TO ITEM 2)
Martha Tremblay, Assistant General Manager for the LA County Sanitation District presented the following:
Wastewater Facilities
Governance – 24 special districts
Service Area – 78 cities & unincorporated areas 847 square miles Infrastructure – 1,400 miles of sewers; 11 wastewater treatment plants; 10 solid waste facilities; Ocean outfall system
The City of Compton is part of district one two and number eight. They appreciate Mayor Sharif’s leadership and service in their board districts.
The proposed wastewater increase applies to seventeen districts in the Greater Los Angeles area.
This system has seven wastewater treatment facilities. They operate the regional large sewers and the pumping plan. The city typically operates the smaller sewers. Their largest facility is in the City of Carson.
On January 23, 2026, a Public Notice mailer was mailed providing information such as Notice of Public Hearing, Converting Your Water into Resources, Recycled Water, A Potential New Source of Water and Being Part of the Community. There is a protest process and information, if you are a low water user you can get a discount of twenty to forty percent.
How is Districts’ Money Spent?
The districts operate a sanitary sewer system for approximately half the residents of the Los Angeles Count =5.5 million people.
A sanitary sewer system is essential for public health and safety, and critical to maintaining our quality of life.
Our vast network of pipes and facilities operate 24/7 and require constant maintenance and upkeep.
The districts must competitively recruit, attract, and retain well-qualified, trained, and experienced staff with a wide range of technical skills. The districts are not immune to rising costs for equipment, materials, chemicals, hardware, and parts necessary to maintain our operations.
Future infrastructure costs to protect, maintain and improve treatment are significant.
Why Rate Increases Are Needed Now
Operating costs increased 20% in the last five years. Our rates have only increased 10%. Wastewater treatment consumes a lot of electricity and chemicals. These costs are rising faster than inflation.
Major upgrades for our aging infrastructure and wastewater treatment systems are needed to maintain reliability.
We are planning for additional treatment that will lead to creating a dependable, new source of reusable water for the region.
How Would Rates Be Adjusted?
Less than $3 per month increase for a typical single-family home. For City of Compton single-family homeowners, the monthly rate increase is $2.17-$2.92. A five-year rate adjustment starting July 1, 2026.
Total Annual Cost for Sewer Service in Similar Areas
LACSD $354
Inland Empire $527
San Diego $651
Orange County $726
City of Los Angeles $728
Sacramento $892
What Are We Doing to Control Costs?
Pursue grants and low-interest state and federal loans. Leverage long-term debt to spread large capital costs out. Reduce our energy and chemical use through facility technical improvements. Negotiate volume discounts for chemical purchases.
Supplement revenue through sales of reclaimed water and renewable biogas.
The Low-Water Rebate Program Can Save Residential and Commercial Users Money. Simple application process at www.lacsd.org/lowwaterrebate.
Industrial Wastewater Rate Surcharges
Large industrial waste (IW) producers, such as refineries or large-scale manufacturers. Approximately 2000 users in the Joint Outfall System.
Majority of businesses fall under the residential or commercial rate adjustment previously mentioned.
IW business’ total charge will be determined by the amount of wastewater generated by their business volume and make-up.
IW producers will receive their own separate notice.
Summary
Rate increases are necessary to cover the higher costs of operations and maintenance. We need to repair and replace aging infrastructure for reliability. Rebates and a reduced sewer fee may be available depending on property type and water usage.
Public comment procedures are explained in the notice sent to residents.
Public Information Meetings
Meeting #2 Virtual Only – Thursday March 19 at 7PM (Only Zoom) Meeting #3 Virtual Only – Tuesday April 21 at 7pm (Only Zoom) Meeting #4 Virtual and In-Person – Saturday April 25 at 9am (Zoom & A.K. Warrant Water Resource Facility, 24507 S. Figuroa St., Carson, CA (Optional site tour afterwards) In-Person Final Public Hearing
Districts 1, 2, & 8, Wednesday, May 13 at 1:30pm (Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, 1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601)
Need More Information?
Phone – (855) 240-9506
Mail – P.O. Box 4000, Whittier, CA 90607
Email – [email protected]
Web – www.lacsd.org/rates
She left flyers with additional information and dates. She informed the Council that if they get any questions from their constituents concerning this matter, please refer them to them, as it is their responsibility to address all the concerns from their rate payers.
Mayor Sharif thanked her for coming and making the presentation.
Councilmember Bowers asked when did they anticipate the pure water program coming out? Ms. Tremblay informed him that they just completed the environmental planning phase. They will be starting the design soon, and it will be ten years or sooner.
Councilmember Duhart inquired about the zoom number that was not provided for the public meetings.
Ms. Tremblay stated that property owners have that information in their parcel, but she will follow up with her staff and make sure they have it.
City Manager Hopkins explained that the $2.17–$2.92 increase would not happen all at once; instead, residents' bills will rise gradually over five years, with each increase being less than $3.
Ms. Tremblay replied that over the course of a year, it amounts to approximately $24 in certain areas. She clarified that this charge appears on the property tax, not on the water bill.
City Manager Hopkins asked have they had any luck obtaining federal grants? Ms. Tremblay informed them that for Pure Water Southern California they have received close to $200,000.000 in federal and state grants. On the wastewater side of funding there’s not much available. They are still looking for opportunities when available.
3. UNDERSTANDING YOUR WATER BILL – GENERAL MANAGER OF WATER – DAVID BENNETT (ITEM MOVED TO ITEM 3)
David Bennett, General Manager of the Water Department, presented the following:
UNDERSTANDING YOUR WATER BILL
How to Read, Interpret and Manage Your Water Bill
WHY UNDERSTANDING YOUR WATER BILL MATTERS
Help you track your water usage.
Prevents unexpected high bills.
Detects leaks or inefficiencies early.
Encourage water conservation.
Ensures accurate billing and fair charges.
HOW WATER USAGE IS MEASURED
The Compton Municipal Water Department (CMWD), like most California cities, measures water usage in hundred cubic feet (HCF). (1-hundred-cubit foot = 748.052 U.S.
Gallons)
Meter readers record cumulative use, so the CMWD subtracts previous readings from the current reading to find the current usage.
Example: If the read for October 2025 was 6 units on your meter and the read on your November bill is 11, your November bill will reflect a usage of 5 units of water consumed.
THE MAIN SECTIONS OF YOUR WATER BILL
1. Owner’s name and address.
2. Account information.
3. Usage history.
4. Water and meter reading summary.
5. Sewer charges.
6. Other charges.
7. Special message.
8. Final summary
OWNER’S NAME AND BILLING ADDRESS
1. ACCOUNTANT’S NAME – This is the name of the person or company that has documented ownership of the property or written authorization from the person who has ownership of the property.
2. ACCOUNTANT’S ADDRESS – This is the address of the person or company that has documented ownership of the property. This address is not always the same as the service address, as the owner may be a proprietor to multiple properties.
ACCOUNT INFORMATION
1. Service Address – This is the physical location that is being billed for the consumption of CWD water.
2. Customer Number – This number is a unique identifier used to identify your account and details all financial and service transactions on the account.
3. Reference Number – This number represents the physical route that a service address is on.
This is a number that is utilized internally to ascertain the area that is selected for shut off, recordation of the meter reader that serviced the area which helps us to immediately verify a possible MISREAD on the meter.
4. Statement date – The date the bill is actually processed, which can vary by 2-4 business days, depending on the actual date the meter is read.
5. Prior Month Charges – These are all charges that have been accrued on the account prior to the current month. This could be charges that were not completely made from previous past bills.
6. Payments Received – Payments that have been made within the last 30 days.
7. Past Due Amount (Due by 12/08/2025 – This becomes Prior Month Charges.
8. Current charges due.
9. Total amount due.
USAGE HISTORY
1. Provided a chart that displayed usage of water over a two-year span to aid the customer in getting a visual glimpse of their average consumption.
2. The chart helped complete a financial and physical analysis as it displays the unit of measure on the left, the month on the bottom and its color coded to display the year of usage.
3. We measure in hundred cubic feet, whereas each (1) unit of water used = 1-hundred-cubic feet = 748 gallons of water.
WATER AND METER READING SUMMARY
1. Water Service Charge (Readiness to Serve): A fee on utility bills that covers a portion of fixed costs associated with meter reading, billing services and providing availability to SERVE customers with service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
2. Water Usage Charge: Tier 1 rate is $2.67 per unit/19 units; Tier 2 rate is $3.10 per unit/20 units.
3. Utility Users Tax (10%): Local tax imposed by individual cities and counties to generate revenue for municipal services like fire, park, law enforcement, etc.
4. Water Improvement Charge (CIP) – Funding used to enhance infrastructures and services provided by the utility. These include pipeline upgrades, treatment facilities, engineering services, risk assessments and security measures help to ensure reliable and efficient service per Ordinance #2182.
SEWER CHARGES
Sewer Improvement Charge (CIP) – Funding used to enhance infrastructures and services provided by the utility. These include sewer and storm drain infrastructure rehabilitation and repair projects (including trunk lines, manholes and lift stations), per Ordinance #2183.
OTHER CHARGES
1. Late fee: - This is a fee that is assessed when a DUE or PAST DUE bill has been exceeded by 21 days.
2. Adjustments: - Will display charges for shut-off or any bill credits to the account.
3. Misc. Fees: Currently only additional waste containers.
COMMON REASONS FOR HIGH WATER BILLS
Undetected water leaks (toilets, irrigation systems, faucets). Seasonal Changes (gardening, pools, water activities). Increased household occupancy.
Faulty meter readings or estimation errors.
Tip: Track your monthly usage trends on your bill.
HOW TO CHECK FOR LEAKS
Monitor meter when no water is running – if it moves, there is a leak. Check toilets, for leaks using the food coloring test – it involves adding a few drops of food coloring to the water in the toilet tank and waiting for a period of time to see if the water in the bowl picks up the color. By using this method, homeowners can quickly determine if their toilets are leaking and take necessary action to fix the issue before it leads to increased water waste and higher water bills.
Look for damp spots in the yard.
Compare usage to previous months.
FACT SHEET
1. Q: Why were the late fee amounts posted next to adjustments? A: This was due to a system error created due to the software update for SB998 in 2020 (Changing the due date from 30 days to 60 days). Our software billing vendor, Springbrook, was alerted and corrected the error 12-8-25.
2. Q: When is a late fee applied to my account?
A: A late fee is applied to your account 21 days after the bill is sent to you and if the past due amount is $15 or more.
3. Q: Why did the back of the “Past Due” notice reflect fees that were different than our master fee schedule increase of Ordinance #2345 on 5-16-23? A: Our vender Infosend was not aware the information was not addressed but once alerted immediately made the correction 1-7-26.
CONVENIENT PAY OPTIONS
1. By Mail - Dept. LA 23194, Pasadena, CA 91185-3194
2. In Person – City Hall, 205 S. Willowbrook Ave., Compton, CA 90220 (7am-6pm)
3. Drop Box – 24-hour access, 205 S. Willowbrook Ave., on City Hall porch
4. By Telephone – Dial 310-605-5524 choose option #1
5. Pay Online – www.comptoncity.org
Mr. Bennett thanked everyone for their time and patience.
Councilmember Bowers stated information may only be provided to the property owner. Could you please advise on the procedure should the owner pass away? Mr. Bennett stated that they must close the existing account, open a new one in their name, and provide evidence of property ownership.
City Manager Hopkins added they can also come in with a death certificate showing that they are responsible for the estate.
Councilmember Spicer asked shouldn't Liberty Water be present for this presentation? This presentation doesn't necessarily pertain to the residents that do not have Compton Water.
Mr. Bennet responded there are three additional water providers. If the Council wishes, he can contact them to arrange for presentations.
Councilmember Bowers agreed it was appropriate and asked when the water and sewer bond from the previous administration would be removed from the water bill.
Mr. Bennett stated he’s not sure, but he believes the year is 2039 he would have to look up the ordinance.
Councilmember Bowers asked since water improvements haven’t been made in a number of years how much was collected and where are we now?
Mr. Bennett replied he could only tell him that with the redistribution system they have rehabbed a total of seventy percent of the distribution system. As far as the wells they are rehabbing all of them. They are in the ninety percentiles right now rehabbing the wells. In a sense of percentage, he can tell him that but as far as how much collected he would have to have a financial analysis give him that information.
Councilmember Spicer inquired about the process for senior citizens who need assistance with paying their bills. He mentioned that his ninety-five-year-old aunt often relies on him to come in and pay her bill and wanted to know how this situation would be handled in the future.
Mr. Bennett replied that a person can sign a letter of authorization and they can assist them. They can also include medical information, and they can note that in the file.
Councilmember Spicer asked if late fees applied if a partial payment is made a month prior to.
Mr. Bennett replied yes if it is $15 or more past due. After twenty-one days the late fees apply.
Councilmember Spicer mentioned that his presentation included common reasons for high water bills. He asked whether this information would be attached to the water bills.
Mr. Bennett stated he doesn’t believe it’s in the mailer, but it is online.
Councilmember Spicer requested that it be attached to the water bills. He also noted that Mr.
Bennett stated that residents can email him, but his email address was not provided.
Mr. Bennett provided his email address [email protected]. He stated that next week he will pass out business cards to all present at the meeting because he is here to serve.
Councilmember Spicer asked if there were any plans to be consistent with the statement date? Mr. Bennett replied, without having a cellular system it will always waiver two to four business days because the number of days in each month varies.
Councilmember Spicer asked how does not being consistent affect the residents.
Mr. Bennett indicated it will give them additional days to pay their bill because it would normally push it forward. They do have a schedule to read the bills, but they never read it prior to that schedule. Bill pay might affect the situation because with bill pay you schedule a date to pay the bill. They are going to work out the kinks when bill pay is in migration.
Councilmember Duhart asked if there is a married couple and both names are on the home but only one name on the bill could one add the spouse to the account so that if there is an issue when they call in they will be able to provide them information without starting the process all over again.
Mr. Bennett replied yes, they can.
Councilmember Darden expressed gratitude to Mr. Bennett for his presentation, noting that she had requested it for some time to ensure transparency with local residents. She praised his efforts and thanked him for sharing all the relevant information, though she raised one concern; there hasn't been a water rate increase since 2011, even though bills from the Water Replenishment District and Metropolitan Water District have gone up considerably. Understanding their infrastructure is aging, Councilmember Darden acknowledged that a rate hike will eventually be necessary. She also asked Mr. Bennett to confirm if 2011 was indeed the last year the water rates were increased.
Mr. Bennett replied yes, it was 2011.
Mayor Sharif asked how many meter readers do they have in the city? Mr. Bennett replied four, three consistently read, one does work orders, meter verifications, etc.
Mayor Sharif inquired about the types of training being offered to meter readers.
Mr. Bennett replied, hands-on training and seminars.
Mayor Sharif thanked him for the Bill Pay System. She has been waiting for it for a while.
Hopefully it will make things more efficient.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS AND NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Gizelle Ziragosa, a community health worker at Harbor UCLA Medical Center and represents the South L.A. CPR Initiative. This community-driven program is dedicated to increasing cardiac arrest survival rates in Compton. The initiative believes that every resident should possess the knowledge and confidence to perform CPR. Recently, they have expanded their CPR training sessions to include both English and Spanish. If you or someone you know would like to learn CPR and how to use an AED, please attend the free CPR and AED session in English this Saturday at Dollarhide from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Follow @southlacprinitiative on Instagram.
Miller Martin applied to join the Olympic Committee but was deemed unqualified, despite 25 years in entertainment and radio DJ experience. He wanted to bring high-profile events to attract visitors and boost the city's revenue, but feels this direction isn't being pursued, noting a missed opportunity during All-Star weekend that Compton should have capitalized on. As a result, they lost one million dollars. He hopes his application, submitted a month ago, will be reconsidered, emphasizing his long-term commitment. Additionally, he requests that Councilmember Duhart address an overgrown eight-foot bush obstructing the sidewalk on Stockwell.
Abril Villaneuva from district two requested a Town Hall Meeting for the city to explain what happened in district two during the 2021 elections and to discuss the new information that the voter fraud charges were dismissed. As voters and residents in district two, they deserve answers, clarity and restored trust in their election system as they head back to the polls. She needs to clarify the distinction between City Council social media and personal account pages to ensure that there’s clear separation between official, community and private pools from City Council Officials about what’s happening in their district. She feels the lines have been crossed. There is a lot of work that needs to be done in the voter process. Please treat their elections fairly and respect their votes.
Hortensia Rodriguez from district three spoke concerning the parking permit follow-up in Richland Farms. When will they consider getting the citywide study? She would like them to take into consideration that the parking regulations will reflect the study as biased since the change was already implemented to the Richland Farm community prior and will not be fair to the Richland Farm community. There should be no active restrictions until thoroughly assessed. The purpose of this parking permit was to avoid other violations. The city should consider implementing a direct hotline for Code Enforcement to address violations. Where is all the revenue going? What is the true reason for the parking permit?
Crystal Gutierrez lives in Richland Farms. A few weeks ago, she agreed to the parking program as long as they made it better for Richland Farms. Today she asks for termination of the parking program. It’s been weeks since the community of Richland Farms have been there asking for change and nothing has been done. The majority of the residents have been affected in many ways such as paying for parking tickets, even though their parking permit is placed in their vehicle, paying for family gatherings and paying for temporary parking permits weekly for family members that live in their home. This program has never made sense. Its rules are unfair to the community and attempt to control both our neighborhood and home traditions. She is upset and, as a resident, calls for the parking program to end.
Pauline Brown presented an overview of the Compton 125 Historical Society’s impact from 2013 to the present. The Compton Historical Society was officially founded in 2014, building upon the foundation established by the Compton 125 Project in 2013. What began as a citywide commemoration developed into a permanent preservation initiative. Over the past thirteen years, the organization has operated not only as an exhibit-based entity but also as a structural, archival, and preservation institution dedicated to safeguarding Compton’s historical records. Its activities include archival collection and conservation, oral history documentation, and the "Spirit of Compton" tours, which have been active for over a decade. The monthly "Voices of Compton" program features authentic stories and a speaker series highlighting real people and events from Compton's history. Since 2014, the Society has maintained consistent governance, structured leadership, and uninterrupted programming.
Rev. Charles Brown from 125 Historical Society thanked Mayor Shariff and Councilmember Duhart for their presence and their participation at the Black History Celebration last Saturday at Gonzales Park. He’s concerned about an item that should be on the agenda today in regard to some historical property they have obtained that was originally at the Heritage House. They want to make sure Council approve it so they can get it out of their storage and pick it up from Northridge Historical Society. He informed the Council that the 125 Historical Society is eager to work together with them on establishing a much-needed Preservation Ordinance, which has been overdue for some time.
Maria Villareal from district one stated that as the president of the Latino Chamber Council she strongly believes that it is important that each councilmember host a business round table in their district. Their chamber represents hard-working business owners who are deeply invested in the success of the city. They create jobs, serve families and contribute to Compton economic growth however many business owners express the need for clear communication, direct access to leadership and timely answers to issues that impact their daily operations. Business round table would provide a space for consistent dialogue. They will allow council members to hear about their problems firsthand. The Chamber stands strong and ready to facilitate and promote the round table dialogue.
Patricia Gonzalez VP of Compton Latino Chamber of Commerce asked why all chambers don’t work together. They are open to it, they welcome an open and respectful discussion about how they can collaborate whether its supporting grand openings, supporting business mixers, sharing resources and showing up for major community initiatives. Collaboration does not mean competition, it does not mean taking credit from one another and it does not diminish any work.
Support is mutual when Chambers collaborate, our business benefit, when businesses benefit residents’ benefit. When residents see unity, they gain confidence in the leadership serving them.
Their goal has always been to serve equally, uplift collectively and strengthen the local economy together. Latino Chamber of Commers stands ready to have the conversation openly and respectfully and with the best interest of the entire community. On March 7 th they will be hosting a Business Site Survey, On March 12th there will be a New Art of Living Presentation at 6pm, on March 17th there will be a Membership Drive at 10am, on March 18th there will be a Community Meeting at 6pm, on March 19th there will be a Know Your Rights Workshop with CHIRLA.
Sheila Smith from district one. She cannot wait for the parking permits to come to district one.
She disagrees with how many parties they can have for their children. Often times when she pulls out of her garage cars are illegally parked blocking her driveway. She’s tempted to pay and have her whole street painted blue for handicap parking to keep people from parking in front or on the side of her house because she would love to have company at her house, but she can’t.
Jose Marquez asked for transparency. They have not heard anything concerning the workshop.
Elections are coming soon. Councilmember Spicer, Mayor Sharif y’all need to work for the community. Thank you Mr. Bowers, you have been helping out and getting involved. You are true Council. You are honest and he likes honesty. They want to unite and make the city better, therefore they need to start listening to them because they put them there. When he started it was just him now, he has people backing him because the people want change.
Erica Pinero from district four. They have a lot of concerns. They have a lot of potholes the kids can’t even walk on the sidewalk because of 3-4 feet dips. They have a lot of homeless people breaking into their cars. The kids can’t come outside because the homeless are running around half naked. They have apartments, churches, and a mortuary on the corner so parking is limited. They have elderly people on North Spring that are handicapped and the sidewalk is cracked. It has been that way for three or four years. They have six or seven people that are repairing potholes that only last a couple months with the rain.
Floyd Smith represents residents of the Midland Park Community in East Compton, located in tract 4828. He is present today because his community was not invited to the Habitat Health and Kaiser Open House held on February 28th at 1005 E. Rosecrans. Although the event was promoted as an open house for seniors, none of the seniors or families residing in Midland Park were notified, despite the facility being located within their tract and having a direct impact on their neighborhood. Meanwhile, the Mayor, two city council members, and commissioners were given an opportunity to tour the facility prior to the public event. Mr. Smith requested clarification as to why the community closest to the project was excluded from an event intended for them.
Additionally, Mr. Smith expressed concern regarding the concentration of medical facilities within a quarter mile in East Compton, providing a list of existing facilities. He respectfully asks for an explanation as to why Midland Park residents were not included in the invitation.
Sidney Smith respectfully requested an explanation as to why Midland Park wasn’t invited to the Grand Opening of Habitat Health and Kaiser Open House with leadership attendance on February 28th. A review of why so many medical centers are being placed in one small area without community engagement. He requested a commitment to the future development in tract 4828 include direct notification to the residents that live there.
Shelby and Janice Jones stated they are proud homeowners in Richland Farms since 1996. They want it to be known that they are in absolute favor of the parking permit program. The city looks more organized, it’s very clean now, the parking rules also help to regulate how many parties a person can have, which limits the traffic and decreases the noise. They have neighbors that have many cars and on any given day there are cars all up and down the street. People leave trash where they park. After parties there is trash on the ground. The biggest thing is her husband for many years has to ask the neighbor to move their cars, so they put their trash out. They often have to wait until they move their cars but what if they would like to place their trash cans out early that day. They think parking permits are a great thing.
Sanchez Hall, she is running for Assembly District 65. She is the only Latina in the running. She listens to and hears everyone. She is looking forward to working with them in the near future. (She spoke in English and Spanish)
Mark Carlos represents district three. He is a volunteer for the Student Program for the Jr.
Equestrian. It’s a program that utilizes horsemanship to build strong individuals within the City of Compton. The parking program is getting pretty intense. It’s about the fourth time they have been around. The fact that it is a Pilot Program and the fact that residents were not able to vote on it is definitely suspect. Enforcement should always be utilized in a way that is sufficient for the residents. If it’s only affecting one particular neighborhood it is a biased situation. They are depriving people of family community. Place it on the ballot and allow them to vote.
Bishop Guillory thinks that in a democracy where you have respect when you get up and say something you listen to the other people. You don’t let your phone ring and talk over the people.
You have your opportunity to speak. Respectfully when the Council has its comments they have already spoken and we are unable to rebuttal. When I walk out the door and a Council member says something after I said what I said, it makes me think that you may have a one-on-one debate to discuss what you have done and what you haven’t done. These people are upset because parking is a problem yet you’re being good and honest. There are people approaching the podium talking about getting Galvin his case overturn. What about David Blake who is in prison for fifteen years to life for working for a Councilmember and doing work after hours at a place he wasn’t supposed to be. If we are going to be fair be fair but don’t throw rocks and hide your hands because he doesn’t care, let the voters decide. If they are going to stand on a culture let that culture be for everybody.
Marjorie Shipp is a sixty-five-year resident of Richland Farms. She has seen the good, bad and ugly. It is not a race thing for her it is a quality-of-life issue. Kids cannot walk to school and walk on the side of the street. They have to walk in the middle of the street. If there are over four hundred residents that signed to get the parking permits, what is the issue, why are they having this discussion? If they are going to implement it, do so. If they are going to tweak it later, tweak it.
The quality of life has improved. They are living in a lawless community. Loud parties, cock fights and milk sales, all of those are illegal. If they are going to tweak it don’t tweak it where they can’t have a quality of life. There are codes and laws on the books to live by.
Martha Barajas from district one. She runs an organization with a great team of volunteers called United Hands at 139th and Wilmington. Mr. Tony Ward should bring his tail over there so she can see his face because he has a personal agenda with her. She spoke to the previous City Manager concerning the tickets she has been receiving. She spoke with City Manager Hopkins regarding them being allowed to park the truck at that location, however they receive a lot of tickets. She presented tickets totaling close to $2000.00. The truck had expired tags from last year they stole the truck and took the catalytic converter. They serve the community and want to continue but with all of the tickets they can’t. There are organizations that have nonprofits in Compton, they give them a building for one dollar parking and everything. Can they just be fair across the board? Brenda Castillion addressed the parking permits indicating their remains significant confusion among Council and residents concerning the details of the ordinance. To assist she provided copies of the ordinance along with the information that was distributed to their home. It is vital that the Council and City Manager are aware of the materials being distributed in their community.
She requested that they terminate enforcement of the ordinance until the second Town Hall Meeting is held and both parties come to an agreement. It is essential that the community’s concerns are heard and addressed. How many homes are affected by the ordinance and how many have applied for the permits? Some only applied for the permits to avoid receiving citations not because they agree with it. They are violating their First Amendment Rights. Listen to the community and provide more logical solutions and terminate the parking ordinance until they do so. She provided six copies for the Council.
Tanya Lewis from first district asked Councilmember Duhart to bring the parking permits to the first district. They need to know what’s going on with the water wells. Didn’t they give out money last year to continue working on the water wells. She addressed Mayor Sharif stating, “you are running for election you to need be seeing where the money is going and the conditions of the water wells”. They need to do that immediately before she is out of office. She addressed Councilmember Bowers as Jonathan and asked if he could explain to her if there is a camera on Wilmington and Greenleaf. What is happening with cameras, are they working? They are giving out money, yet they don’t know what’s happening.
Councilmember Bowers and Mayor Sharif asked the City Manager Hopkins to address the issues Ms. Lewis raised.
City Manager Hopkins stated that when Mr. Bennett made his presentation, he gave a percentage of completion but they are going to be doing a yearly review in about two weeks and they will cover all of the information in the presentation.
Daniel Zepeda earlier today they brought someone in to do a presentation concerning water bills and usage. That is the same kind of presentation they need to do for the parking permit issue. They need to do a case study and make sure how it’s going to affect the community positive and negative, however nothing has been done. There are residents complaining about people parking in front of their house. It’s a public street, it’s legal you are allowed to do so as long as you pay your tags. If someone blocks your driveway and you have their car towed, he agrees with that because that is illegal. We all need to work together. They are charged $100 per party, two parties per year, twenty vehicles only. They need to come to an agreement and do the workshop to avoid the chaos that the parking permits will cause.
Nathanial Bryant claimed that the parking issue is not what it is portrayed. They should come out and walk the streets before it’s implemented. They are violating people’s rights. He addressed Councilmember Bowers indicating he should come and put the help down. He informed Councilmember Spicer that he was running for Mayor.
Jose Zaragosa stated he was representing his parents concerning the parking permits, it is unfair.
They shouldn’t have to pay for parking, and they should have more visitor passes as well as the two annual events. He has not seen any parking issues in his community. Please terminate the ordinance and focus on what their community needs. He would love to see them do positive things like put up support signs and create a safe space for them to ride their horses.
Missy from third district addressed Madam Clerk, indicating she watched the meeting and she was very disappointed. They revealed a lot of unpaid bills. Why are the bills being paid late and they have all the revenue coming into the city. Do they have an RFP out for a Controller? Is Jenene still on payroll? She left Michigan and came with luggage owing over hundreds of thousands of dollars.
She did not come to the podium to defend herself. She should not be on payroll making $364 an hour. She is not representing them they did not appoint her and her contract expired. They do not need any more nonprofits running out of Dollarhide because they don’t belong to Councilmember Andre Spicer.
Vanessa Cain asked what’s going on with the credit card investigation. Why is he still sitting there? They need to have that resolved before the election. They do need a parking permit presentation. They also need Public Safety to come in as well as Building and Safety. There are many departments that need to come in and be a part of the parking situation. There are illegal housing being built, blocking up sewer system and vending on the street where oil is being poured down the drain. They need an assessment, but they need a full assessment not just parking.
Pedro Rodriguez today is six months and one week that he has been complaining about no U- turn on Alondra between Wilmington and Central. He wanted to know how much longer he has to wait for answers. Please help them and take a look at it. Show some concerned or remove the center divider. He wants them to consider removing the sign.
Mayor Sharif asked City Manager Hopkins to reach out to Public Works and address the issue because he has been there several times complaining.
City Manager Hopkins replied he would do so.
Diana Zaragosa addressed the parking permit issue, stating she find everything with the parking situation highly unfair and inconsiderate because they didn’t ask their opinion. Her family has paid so much in taxes and shouldn’t pay for parking. They need sidewalks. They can’t be out on their horses. They should remove the parking permit. It’s preventing her family members from visiting and her parents from having birthday parties. They have to pick and choose who they want to celebrate. They are not focusing on other areas, just them.
Maria Ortega (by interpreter), she got her permit January 2, 2026. The police stopped her on Central and 135 th. The officer told her he was stopping her for not having her placard. He asked her why she didn’t stop? He gave her two violations. Yesterday she left her car inside because the trash truck would pick up. She received tickets because her tags expired. Her car was towed away and today she went to pay $357. She went to the Sheriff yesterday next door. Her car should never have been towed because she has her permit.
Omar Rashad Bradley read… others complain that new parking rules hinder their ability to feed trucks and other vehicles needed for hauling agricultural products. They view the move as yet another attempt to get rid of their animals but former Councilmember Yvonne Arceaneax, a Richland Farm resident for over thirty years, stated that the restrictions are needed to ensure that the neighborhood remains safe for all residents. She stated that at times the community have been plagued with problems such as illegal cock fighting, dog fighting, gambling, poor animal maintenance, even illegal sales of cow milk spiked with alcohol. This came from this is a L.A.
Times article of February 20, 2011. He’s watching his community get divided, but this is not a Black issue, this is not a brown issue, this is an inactivity issue and now our community have reached a feverish pitch where people are clashing.
Mark Smith raised concerns about ongoing environmental and dumping issues near the 2700 block of West Alondra.
He urged the council not to let community separation lead to community degradation and asked for solutions or a “happy medium” regarding local concerns. The main issue discussed was illegal dumping near a landfill or hazardous area, especially dumping into storm drains.
He said that after the property is mowed, especially at night, something that appears to be methane is emitted and described it as not being fog. He said this happens after every cut and asked again about whether soil samples are being taken and whether the public can be informed about what is happening around the hazardous area.
He also said illegal dumping continues because people see the area as already neglected and treat it as permission to dump more waste, essentially “dumping on top of a dump.” He noted that a previous camera helped deter dumping and asked the city manager to bring the camera back to prevent the problem from getting worse.
Fidel Marquez from district one informed the City Manager that the potholes on Central and the 91freeway are killing his tires. He noted that he asked the attorney that did the Know Your Charter presentation for clarity on if commissioners being allowed to run for elective office. He informed him that he needed to give that matter to City Attorney Jenene McIntire. Did anyone hire Jenene McIntire on the dais? He is a volunteer for United Hands and that is a hard job. Martha is out in the sun and rain. She’s feeding people out of her own pocket. They need to help her dismiss the tickets she received. They need to address the Councilmember in district two having illegal parties at his so-called business with a murder there. They need to get their Charter Committee. He urged residents to please apply.
Lynn Boone agreed with Fidel. She stated it’s not just these meetings that are illegal it’s all the Commission Meetings and the Block Club Meetings. They have no legal representation. Mr.
Hopkins is only there. They have nothing do with hiring a City Manager he is supposes to report to the Council and shouldn’t have anything to do with the people in the audience. The issue in Richland Farms is over twenty years old. They need a real study, they need a consultant that Councilmember Bowers asked for last week. An outside consultant, no one that’s familiar with Mr. Hopkins. She appreciates Ms. Shipp, the good the bad and the ugly, however “Ms. Shipp what about when you were training the Hispanic people on how to vote on the machines and had them vote for Eric Perrodin and those ballots were turned in?” What is that? Good, bad or ugly? Things need to change, and if people dislike what's happening, their concerns aren't being heard. There's a man in charge who seems completely disengaged, so it's essential to vote for change.
Councilmember Spicer should provide the City Clerk with the certificate he received upon winning his seat or at least show it to the City Clerk.
Carmen Nunez last week she felt invisible. She felt that they were ready to vote on the parking issue without taking into consideration all of the people that were there. It’s not nice to feel invisible she is a person. There are other issues and ordinances that need to be addressed other than not having visitors pay to park. She sees them, she hopes they see her.
Mayor Sharif announced that the Townhall Meeting will be this Friday at 5pm at Dollarhide.
Come out and share your concerns.
City Clerk Zurita advised Mayor Sharif that she would make sure it’s posted on the website.
CONSENT AGENDA
On Motion by Spicer, seconded by Duhart, the Consent Agenda was approved by the following vote on roll call:
AYES: Councilmembers – Duhart, Spicer, Bowers, Darden, Mayor Sharif NOES: Councilmembers – None
ABSENT: Councilmembers – None
CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT
4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO UCLA
CENTER FOR PREHOSPITAL CARE TO ATTEND THE PARAMEDIC PROGRAM
AND PROVIDE ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (ALS) SKILLS AND EMERGENCY CARE TO FIRE PERSONNEL FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ($57,000.00) (Approved Resolution #26,376)
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE EXISTING AGREEMENT
WITH NEW WEST LANDSCAPING TO INCLUDE ALLEY WEED ABATEMENT
SERVICES, TO INCREASE THE COMPENSATION AMOUNT BY NINETEEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS ($19,800) FOR A TOTAL
COMPENSATION OF FIFTY THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY DOLLARS ($50,760) FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE AGREEMENT, AND TO AUTHORIZE A
PURCHASE ORDER WITH NEW WEST LANDSCAPING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIFTY THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY DOLLARS ($50,760) (Approved Resolution #26,377)
6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER
WITH TAJ TRADING CORPORATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF OFFICE
FURNITURE, OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION OF A CUSTOMER
SERVICE COUNTER IN THE AMOUNT OF THIRTEEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR DOLLARS AND FIFTY-EIGHT CENTS ($13,354.58) (Approved Resolution #26,378)
REGULAR AGENDA
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
7. REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE TRAVEL FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS – 2026 CITY LEADERS SUMMIT – SACRAMENTO, CA – APRIL 22, 2026 – APRIL 24, 2026 Councilmember Spicer is the only member of the City Council who will not be attending the 2026 City Leaders Summit.
On Motion by Spicer, seconded by Darden, to authorize Travel for Elected Officials to the 2026 City Leadership Summit was approved by the following vote on roll call:
AYES: Councilmembers – Duhart, Spicer, Bowers, Darden, Mayor Sharif NOES: Councilmembers – None
ABSENT: Councilmembers – None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION: SPECIAL LEGAL COUNSEL
City Manager Hopkins reported that nine firms responded to the Request for Proposals (RFP) for special legal counsel services. Two firms subsequently withdrew from consideration, leaving seven firms for review. He further reported that most of the remaining firms have appeared before the City Council and provided oral presentations.
Councilmember Bowers nominated Olivares Madrugo Law Organization Councilmember Duhart nominated Sanders and Roberts
Councilmember Spicer nominated Leal Trejo
Councilmember Darden nominated Nossaman
Mayor Sharif provided direction to City Manager Hopkins to place an item on the March 10, 2026, City Council agenda for consideration and possible action regarding the selection of special legal counsel services.
NEW BUSINESS
9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON RESCINDING RESOLUTION 26,361, RE-ADOPTING, RATIFYING AND AMENDING THE FY 2025-2026 BUDGET FOR THE ACCEPTANCE AND
APPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DIVISION OF OPERATIONS TO ENFORCE A LOCAL ORDINANCE OR STATE
LAW RELATED TO THE ILLEGAL SALE AND MARKETING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO MINORS ($350,000) (item tabled for further questions from Anthony Ward)
On Motion by Spicer Second by Duhart, discussion was held by the City Council regarding the matter. No action was taken.
Mayor Sharif asked will any portion of the grant be used to make sure certain cigarettes will not be sold in the City of Compton.
Mr. Woods replied, “Yes” it’s geared to go out for inspections.
Councilmember Bowers asked are they paying the Sheriffs overtime? Mr. Woods replied “Yes” they will have to bring in the Sheriffs, to seize those illegal products.
Councilmember Bowers asked, couldn’t it be done while they on duty? That doesn’t make sense to me.
Mr. Woods noted he could not answer that Mr. Ward in code enforcement would have to provide that answer.
Councilmember Bowers inquired about the $600 machinery and equipment.
Mr. Woods replied it’s for iPads or whatever materials they need.
Mayor Sharif asked for the officers.
Mr. Woods replied “Yes, grant only allows one to two iPads.” Councilmember Spicer states I think we should table this.
Councilmember Bowers inquired as to which ordinance are they using state or county? Because owners are complaining.
Mr. Woods replied they are using state because the state is funding the program.
Councilmember Darden, they will not risk losing their funding by continuing will they.
Mr. Woods replied “No ma’am.”
On Motion by Spicer Second by Duhart
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Duhart offered the following communications/announcements:
Last Saturday she attended a Black History celebration in collaboration with the 125 Historic Society and Key of Knowledge Community Development Corporation. The theme for the event was A Blast from the Past Moments Movements and Milestones. The event honored the powerful historical culture and achievements that continue to shape the Compton community. She thanked the presenters who shared their insight and experience including former City Attorney Legrand Clegg, former Council Woman Tana McCoy, the honorable Judge Kelvin Filer and Mayor Emma Sharif. The program served as a meaningful reminder of the enduring contributions of those who paved the way and the responsibility they share to preserve and celebrate our selective legacy. In honor of Women’s History Month, they celebrate Kimberly Iodoky, a trailblazing Aviator from Compton whose courage and determination broke barriers at a young age. At just fifteen years old she became the youngest African American woman to complete a transcontinental flight across the United States honoring the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen while inspiring youth nationwide. Kimberly’s journey exemplifies excellence, perseverance and the power of representation reminding us that women, especially young women of color can soar beyond limits and redefine what is possible. On March 11, 2026, from 1pm to 3pm at Dollarhide Community Center she will be co-hosting a Women’s Tea in collaboration with the Recreation Department and the Commission on Aging. This event will be held in honor of Women’s History Month to honor senior citizens. If you or someone you know would like to participate, please call 310-605-5688 to sign up.
Earlier a resident mentioned that she should be having business roundtables for district one, however Councilmember Darden hosts a quarterly business round table. It’s for all businesses no matter what district you’re in you are invited to participate in her business round table. The information that she provides is across the board. She has a quarterly business round table she encouraged all businesses to attend Councilmember Darden’s business round table.
She thanked everyone for coming out. She thanked everyone for speaking up and working together to strengthen the community and moving the city forward. She advised the citizens they are the eyes and ears of their community and their voices matter to her.
She reminded everyone to always remember to eat, shop and buy Compton, a safe, clean and friendly city.
Councilmember Spicer offered the following communications/announcements:
Last Thursday they had a Town Hall in regard to ICE. He thanked everyone that came out to participate Immigration lawyers, Atty. McIntire, CHIRLA and Latino Chamber of Commerce. They will hold it again. They did not come to a conclusion so they will continue to have the meetings until they do so.
On March 28, 2026, at Dollarhide Community Center the Top Ladies of Distinction, Hub City and Carson Chapters will be hosting a Blood Drive from 8am to 2pm. To schedule an appointment visit redcrossblood.org.
On Saturday April 4, 2026, they will partnership with Children Striving Together and DCX The Culture for their Annual Easter Extravaganza at Lueders park, located at 1500 E.
Rosecrans starting at 12 noon.
On April 12, 2026, The TaTa Chapter of Omega Sci-Fi will be hosting their talent hunt 2026; poetry, ballet, modern dance, vocal and instrumental songs and art are all welcome.
If you are interested in participating, please email [email protected]. On April 17 and 18, 2026, they will be hosting a Father Con Event. The sixth conference in a hybrid event. There will be workshops, and speakers on a variety of topics relevant to fathers, families, safety and the well-being of children. On the 17 th they will be doing a screening of the film made by local film makers. On the 18 th there will be three breakout sessions, a keynote address and a number of resources. This event will be held at Dollarhide Community Center.
On April 30, 2026, they will host the next Expungement and Resource Fair at the Dollarhide Community Center from 10am to 4pm. They do the expungement clinics at least twice a year. So far, they have helped over six hundred residents, helped to house over one hundred twenty residents and two hundred fifty residents were all employed from the Expungement Resource Fairs and they will continue to do them while he is in office. He appreciates all who participate. Have a blessed night.
Councilmember Bowers offered the following communications/announcements:
He thinks what’s happening with Martha Barajas is excessive and the Council needs to look into why she’s receiving multiple citations. She feeds thousands of people and she’s a benefit to our community. We should not be abusing her. We should be assisting her with feeding people in their time of need.
Asked City Manager Hopkins if the cameras at Greenleaf were working or not. What’s the status?
City Manager Hopkins stated that the cameras on Greenleaf do not work. It’s the old camera system and it is not operational.
Councilmember Bowers asked were they going to get the LBT cameras for the hot spots like the dumping sites.
City Manager Hopkins noted they have other cameras in the works they just had a meeting yesterday. They have a citywide camera system coming and there will be more on that when he does the presentation.
Councilmember Bowers asked if the traffic calming devices have been ordered for Greenleaf and Wilmington.
City Manager Hopkins stated that it was correct they already have them on hand. They are waiting on the consultant to complete the assessment of the exact placement, but they have more than sufficient calming devices on hand at this time. Councilmember Bowers noted they requested the soil sample report from the Alondra dump site. He would like to know the significant contamination City Manager Hopkins stated he would make an inquiry and see what they can get. Concerning the parking he requested that they have a citywide evaluation and present that in public form. That’s what he originally requested and that’s still his preference. On March 7, 2026, from 10am to 2pm at Dollarhide Community Center the Compton Alumni Chapter of Delta Theta Sigma Sorority, Inc. sponsored by his office, will host a free CPR and AED Training Course. The training is free and open to all residents, registration is required. Registration is //form.jotform.com/260225798678069 or you can call his office at 310-605-5537.
He recognized Westcoast Lions for their outstanding work they continue to do with the youth at Walter Tucker Park located in the third district. They host an after-school program three times per week where young people help and maintain a youth led garden and participate in cooking lessons that teach valuable life skills. This work and partnership with our Parks and Recreation staff is making a real impact on Sunny Cove and surrounding neighborhoods. They also provide a free food distribution on Thursdays serving families across the city. Thank you for your continued service to the youth in our community. Honored the life of longtime Compton resident Mr. Thomas G. Bender. Mr. Bender was a proud member of the community for more than thirty years and dedicated many years of hard work through his career with Alameda Construction. On behalf of the city, we extend our sincere thoughts and prayers to his wife Mrs. Binder along with his friends and family during this time.
Announced the Townhall Meeting for the Parking Permits on March 6, 2026, at 5pm at Dollarhide.
As always through community, unity partnership and service we will continue building a stronger Compton together.
Councilmember Darden offered the following communications/announcements:
On March 3, 2026, her office participated in the Compton Entertainment Chamber of Commerce Business Mixer at the America Job Center of California. The meeting highlighted the California legislative activities in Mike Gibson Assembly District and also State Senator Laura Richardson District.
March 7, 2026, from 10am to pm Compton College, Compton Unified School District and the City of Compton are coordinating a Career Fair at Compton College, located at 1111 Artesia Blvd. There will be free workshops, resume writing, interviewing and free professional head shots. Anyone seeking employment please attend the Career Fair. March 7, 2026, at 10am there will be an Epic Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Join Chef Robinson for an exclusive VIP event officially opening the doors to Lets Eat Soul Food Restaurant. Experience the flavors and traditions and the warmth of community in their brand-new home at 546 W. Compton Blvd. Mrs. Joyce White Shipman, mother of our former employee Belita Shipman, Firefighter Michael Shipman and grandmother of Ayanna Davis services are as follows: March 17, 2026, at New Philadelphia AME Church located at 6380 Orange Ave., Long Beach, CA. Happy Birthday to our Compton employee Delores Jones, whose birthday is today, Mr.
Reginald Dunn, Deputy Fire Chief, his birthday is the 28th and her daughter Michelle Green is on the 5th.
Two residents in our city are celebrating milestone birthdays this weekend. They are Ms.
Delores Zurita and Mr. Roosevelt Lewis who will be turning 90 years old. Happy Birthday to both of them.
She requested that the City Manager schedule a Budget Hearing on a Saturday to accommodate individuals who are employed and unable to attend the early sessions. She closed in memory of Mr. Alfred Dodson, former employee of the Compton Fire Department affectionately known as Double A. Church services will be at 11am on March 31, 2026, at Loveland Church located at 17977 Merrill Ave., Fontana, California.
Mayor Sharif offered the following communications/announcements:
Her office received and is reviewing the March 2026 Maintenance from Cal Trans District seven which outlines planned roadway maintenance across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties including activities within our region. This matters to us because her staying informed on state managed roadway maintenance allows them to positively advocate for timely service, minimize disruptions and make sure the city’s needs are not overlooked. On March 7, 2026, at 11am they will be celebrating the Grand Opening of a new soul food restaurant Lets Eat located at 546 W. Compton Blvd. Supporting locally owned businesses strengthens our economy, creates jobs and activates our commercial corridors. This opening represents continued investment and belief in Compton’s future. She encouraged residents to come out and support and help welcome the business. As they close out Black History Month, she had the distinct honor of attending the Compton VFW Post 5394 ceremony recognizing two WWII Veterans Clifford E. Johnson who will be 108 this year and Clifford L. Johnson who will be 99. This event directly supports our commitment to preserving history by honoring individuals who served our country during extraordinary challenging times demonstrating resilience, patriotism and perseverance despite segregation and racial discrimination. This legacy is part of Compton’s legacy as they live in the City of Compton.
Her office will continue advocating for infrastructure equity strengthening regional partnerships supporting small businesses and ensuring Compton has a strong and respected voice at every table.
She thanked the residents for staying engaged and her Council colleagues and city staff for their continued partnership and dedication. Together they will continue building a stronger Compton while honoring the history that guides them forward. Have a safe and wonderful evening, see you on Tuesday.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Duhart, seconded by Darden, the meeting was adjourned at 8:32pm by the following vote on roll call:
AYES: Council Members – Duhart, Bowers, Darden, Mayor Sharif NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Spicer
_____________________________________ ____________________________________ SATRA D. ZURITA EMMA SHARIF
CITY CLERK CITY OF COMPTON MAYOR CITY OF COMPTON
June 9, 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
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A PURCHASE
ORDER TO OFFICE DEPOT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS FOR THE
PROCUREMENT OF ESSENTIAL OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR THE HUMAN
RESOURCES DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$5,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
SUMMARY
This resolution authorizes a Purchase Order not to exceed $5,000 to Office Depot Business Solutions (“ODP”) for procurement of essential office supplies for the Human Resources Department for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. City-wide expenditures for ODP have exceeded the $50,000.00 purchasing authority threshold for the current fiscal year, established by Resolution 26,100, requiring City Council authorization for the issuance of this additional Purchase Order.
BACKGROUND
Office Depot Business Solutions (“ODP”) is a provider of office supplies and related products. The Human Resources Department relies on ODP for the ongoing procurement of essential office supplies necessary to support daily administrative operations, including personnel management, recruitment, labor relations, and other departmental functions.
During Fiscal Year 2025-2026, City-wide expenditures to ODP have exceeded the threshold, as evidenced by Resolution 26,100. Accordingly, City Council authorization is required prior to the issuance of a Purchase Order to ODP for the remainder of the current fiscal year. The Human Resources Department requires this Purchase Order to ensure the uninterrupted procurement of office supplies through the end of Fiscal Year 2025- 2026.
STATEMENT OF ISSUE
During the current fiscal Year 2025-2026, City expenditures for ODP have exceeded the purchasing authority threshold of $50,000.00 established by Resolution 26,100, thereby requiring City Council authorization for the issuance of an additional Purchase Order.
8.8. STAFF REPORT – PURCHASE ORDER FOR OFFICE DEPOT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (“ODP”) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
June 9, 2026
PAGE 2
FISCAL IMPACT
A Purchase Order of $5,000.00 will be established to ODP to pay for the essential office supplies for the Human Resources Department during the current Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Funding for this expenditure is available and to be paid in the current fiscal year’s budget of the Human Resources Department, and will be available in Account #1001-560-000- 4210 (Human Resources – Office Supplies).
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing a Purchase Order not to exceed $5,000.00 for Office Depot Business Solutions (ODP) from Account #1001-560-000-4210 (Human Resources – Office Supplies) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
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 AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER TO OFFICE DEPOT
BUSINESS SOLUTIONS FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF ESSENTIAL OFFICE
SUPPLIES FOR THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
WHEREAS, the Human Resources Department is responsible for overseeing the City’s human resources functions, including personnel management, recruitment, labor relations, and other administrative operations requiring the ongoing procurement of office supplies; and
WHEREAS, the Human Resources Department has utilized Office Depot Business Solutions (“ODP”) for prior procurement of essential office supplies; and WHEREAS, during the current Fiscal Year 2025-2026, City-wide expenditures for ODP have exceeded the purchasing authority threshold of $50,000.00 established by Resolution 26,100, thereby requiring City Council authorization for the issuance of a Purchase Order; and
WHEREAS, a Purchase Order of $5,000.00 will be established to aid in paying invoices for the current Fiscal Year 2025-2026; and
WHEREAS, funding for these services is available in the current fiscal year budget of the Human Resources Department and will be paid from Account #1001-560- 000-4210 (Human Resources – Office Supplies).
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 not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to Office Depot Business Solutions (“ODP”) from Account #1001-560-000-4210 (Human Resources – Office Supplies) for the procurement of essential office supplies for the Human Resources Department for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
SECTION 2.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.
SECTION 3.That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.
ADOPTED this _______ day of ___________, 2026.
_______________________________
EMMA SHARIF
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
RESOLUTION NO. _____________
PAGE 2
ATTEST:
___________________________________
SATRA D. ZURITA
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF COMPTON:SS
I, Satra D. Zurita, City Clerk of the City of Compton, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Compton, signed by the Mayor, and attested by the City Clerk at a regular meeting thereof held on the _______ day of _________________, 2026.
That said resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
___________________________________
SATRA D. ZURITA
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
June 9, 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
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A PURCHASE
ORDER WITH AGILE OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE FOR VITAL
EMPLOYEE HEALTH SERVICES, NOT TO EXCEED $8,560.00
SUMMARY
This resolution authorizes a Purchase Order not to exceed $8,560.00 with Agile Occupational Medicine for vital employee health services, including pre-employment medical testing, fitness-for-duty evaluations, and return-to-work assessments, to cover outstanding invoices for the fiscal year 2025-2026.
BACKGROUND
Agile Occupational Medicine (“Agile”) is a provider of occupational health and pre- employment medical testing services, accessible to employees at various in-person locations. The City’s Human Resources Department relies on Agile to process medical testing and evaluations essential to the City’s employment processes, including candidate pre-employment screenings, fitness-for-duty evaluations, return-to-work assessments, and other required services assessing City employee health.
The City Council authorized a professional services agreement with Agile pursuant to Resolution 26,338 for employee occupational health and pre-employment medical services. Pursuant to §2 of Resolution 26,100, Purchase Orders do not require adoption by separate resolution of the City Council if they are for an amount of $50,000.00 or less.
However, during the current 2025-2026 fiscal year, cumulative expenditures for Agile have exceeded the $50,000.00 purchasing authority threshold established by Resolution 26,100, and have also exceeded the $75,000 purchase order limit reflected in Resolution 26,338, thereby requiring City Council authorization for the issuance of an additional Purchase Order.
STATEMENT OF ISSUE
During the current 2025-2026 fiscal year, expenditures for Agile Occupational Medicine have exceeded the purchasing authority threshold of $50,000.00 established by Resolution 26,100, and the purchase order of $75,000 as reflected by Resolution 26,338.
Outstanding invoices in the amount of $8,560.00 remain unpaid and exceed the established purchase order for these employee health services rendered during this fiscal
9.9.9.9. STAFF REPORT – PURCHASE ORDER FOR AGILE OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
June 9, 2026
PAGE 2
year, requiring City Council authorization for the issuance of an additional Purchase Order to promptly satisfy these obligations.
FISCAL IMPACT
A Purchase Order not to exceed $8,560.00 will be established to Agile Occupational Medicine to pay for outstanding employee health services invoices for the Human Resources Department for fiscal year 2025-2026.
Funding for these services is available in the current fiscal year 2025-2026 budget of the Human Resources Department and will be paid from Account #1001-560-000-4260 (Human Resources – Medical Services).
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing a Purchase Order not to exceed $8,560.00 to Agile Occupational Medicine for outstanding employee health services invoices for fiscal year 2025-2026.
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 AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER WITH AGILE
OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE FOR VITAL EMPLOYEE HEALTH SERVICES, NOT TO EXCEED $8,560.00
WHEREAS, Agile Occupational Medicine (“Agile”) is a source for occupational health and pre-employment medical testing services at various locations employees can access in-person; and
WHEREAS, the Human Resources Department relies on Agile to process medical testing and evaluations for candidate pre-employment, fitness-for-duties, return-to-works, and other necessary and required services assessing City employee health; and WHEREAS, pursuant to §2 of Resolution 26,100, Purchase Orders do not require adoption by separate resolution of the City Council if they are for an amount of $50,000.00 or less; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 26,338, the City Council authorized a professional services agreement with Agile for employee occupational health and pre- employment medical services, along with a purchase order of $75,000; and WHEREAS, during the current 2025-2026 fiscal year, expenditures for Agile have exceeded the purchasing authority threshold of $50,000.00 established by Resolution 26,100, have also exceeded the initial $75,000 purchase order evident by Resolution 26,338, thereby requiring City Council authorization for the issuance of an additional Purchase Order; and
WHEREAS, a Purchase Order of $8,560.00 will be established to promptly aid in paying outstanding invoices for these 2025-2026 fiscal year; and WHEREAS, funding for these services is available in the current fiscal year budget of the Human Resources Department and will be paid from Account #1001-560-000-4260 (Human Resources – Medical Services).
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 of $8,560.00 from Account #1001-560-000-4260 (Human Resources – Medical Services) for Agile Occupational Medicine, to pay for employee health services used by the Human Resources Department for fiscal year 2025-2026.
SECTION 2.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.
SECTION 3.That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.
ADOPTED this _______ day of ___________, 2026.
RESOLUTION NO. _____________
PAGE 2
_______________________________
EMMA SHARIF
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
ATTEST:
___________________________________
SATRA D. ZURITA
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF COMPTON:SS
I, Satra D. Zurita, City Clerk of the City of Compton, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Compton, signed by the Mayor, and attested by the City Clerk at a regular meeting thereof held on the _______ day of _________________, 2026.
That said resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
___________________________________
SATRA D. ZURITA
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
June 9, 2026
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXTEND AN EXISTING
AGREEMENT WITH ALLIED MANAGED CARE, INC. FOR THE SELF-
INSURED WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PROGRAM FOR $80,000 FOR
TWO FISCAL YEARS (FY 26-27 & 27-28)
SUMMARY
The City Council will consider adopting a resolution authorizing the City Manager to extend an existing agreement with Allied Managed Care, Inc. for the provision of workers’ compensation services for the City’s self-insured workers’ compensation program.
BACKGROUND
All employers in California are required by law to pay for the medical treatment and lost wages of employees who suffer job-related injuries or illnesses. The City of Compton has been self-insured and self-administered for its Workers’ Compensation Program since 1981 and has implemented an assertive cost containment program. The City also provides efficient service to City employees who have suffered a work-related injury, as well as vigorously defend disputed claims.
STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE
It is an industry wide practice to maintain a panel of professionals, who will also act as partners, to assist in the maintenance of a successful Workers’ Compensation Program.
The City’s agreement with its current workers’ compensation program vendor related to bill review services is soon to expire, thus there is a need to employ the services of a qualified and experienced service provider capable of performing Workers’ Compensation bill reviews, PPO offerings, bill review negotiations and reporting requirements.
Staff has determined that Allied Managed Care, Inc. would be the best partner with the City in a continuing effort to manage a viable self-insured program. Accordingly, staff recommends City Council accept the proposal of Allied Managed Care, Inc. to render bill review services for the City’s Workers’ Compensation Program. This is a professional services agreement and based on Compton Municipal Code 4-11.7 Exceptions to Competitive Bidding Requirements no bidding was required.
10.10.10.10. Staff Report – Resolution Authorizing Extended Agreement with Allied Managed Care, Inc. – Bill Review Services
June 9, 2026, Page 2 of 2
In order to authorize the City Manager to extend an existing agreement with Allied Managed Care, Inc. to render requisite services, City Council’s authorization is necessary.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for these services will be budgeted in FY 2027 and future budget years in Account No. 6300-510-000-4262. The agreement will be for the Fiscal Years 2026-2027 ($40k) and 2027-2028 ($40k).
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution.
O. BEN MARTINEZ
WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR
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 EXTEND AN EXISTING
AGREEMENT WITH ALLIED MANAGED CARE, INC. FOR THE SELF-INSURED WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PROGRAM FOR $80,000 FOR TWO FISCAL YEARS (FY 26-27 & 27-28)
WHEREAS, all employers in California are required by law to pay for the medical treatment and lost wages of employees who suffer job-related injuries or illnesses; and WHEREAS, the City of Compton has been self-insured and self-administered for its Workers’ Compensation Program since 1981 and has implemented an assertive cost containment program. The City also provides efficient service to City employees who have suffered a work-related injury, as well as vigorously defend disputed claims; and WHEREAS, it is an industry-wide practice to maintain a panel of professionals, who will also act as partners, to assist in the maintenance of a successful Workers’ Compensation Program; and
WHEREAS, the City’s agreement with its current workers’ compensation program vendor related to bill review services is soon to expire, thus there is a need to employ the services of a qualified and experienced service provider capable of performing Workers’ Compensation bill reviews, PPO offerings, bill review negotiations and reporting requirements; and
WHEREAS, staff has determined that Allied Managed Care, Inc. would be the best partner with the City in a continuing effort to manage a viable self-insured program; This is a professional services agreement and based on Compton Municipal Code 4-11.7 Exceptions to Competitive Bidding Requirements no bidding was required; and WHEREAS, in order to authorize the City Manager to enter into an extended agreement with Allied Managed Care, Inc. to render requisite services, City Council’s authorization is necessary.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.That the City Manager is authorized into an extended agreement with Allied Managed Care, Inc. to render bill review services.
SECTION 2.That funds for this contracted services agreement will be budgeted in Fiscal Year 2027 and future budget years in Account No. 6300-510-000-4262. The agreement will be for Fiscal Years 2026-2027 ($40k) and 2027-2028 ($40k).
SECTION 3.That a copy of this Resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Manager, Law Division, City Controller, and the City Clerk.
SECTION 4.That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.
ADOPTED this ____ day of _______________, 2026.
________________________________
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
RESOLUTION NO. _____________
PAGE TWO
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF COMPTON: ss
I, Satra Zurita, City Clerk of the City of Compton, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk at a regular meeting thereof held on the ____ day of ____________________, 2026.
That said Resolution was adopted by the following vote to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
____________________________________
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
CITY OF COMPTON
AND
ALLIED MANAGED CARE, INC.
1 This FIRST AMENDMENT to the Professional Services Agreement (Agreement) 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 ALLIED MANAGED CARE, INC. (hereinafter referred to as “AMC” or “CONSULTANT”), located at 10445 Old Placerville Road, Sacramento, California 95827, (each a “Party” and collectively, the Parties) is entered into with reference to the following facts:
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City of Compton is self-insured for its Workers' Compensation Program; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that there is a need to employ the services of a qualified and experienced service provider capable of performing Workers' Compensation Utilization Review, Peer Review services, Nurse Case Management services, Bill Review services, and Medical Provider Network services; and
WHEREAS, Consultant (Allied Managed Care, Inc.) warrants that it is specifically trained, experienced, competent, and has the resources to provide such services which will be required by this existing Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Compton City Council has approved the award the existing Agreement to the CONSULTANT to provide the services required. The existing Agreement is for thirty-six (36) months, the effective date of the thirty-six (36) month is July 1, 2023, with the option for the CITY to further extend the existing Agreement an additional twenty-four (24) months at the end of the initial thirty-six (36) month.
Whereas, City of Compton and CONSULTANT desire to exercise the right to extend the Agreement the additional twenty-four months as noted above, making the expiration of the existing Agreement June 30, 2028.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, City of Compton and CONSULTANT hereby agree as follows:
The Parties desire to amend the existing Agreement expiration date to 6/30/2028.
The previous expiration date is 6/30/2026 pursuant to the original term of thirty-six months and the additional twenty-four months extension would expire 6/30/2028.
The Parties shall, simultaneously with the execution of this AMENDMENT, continue the services set forth in the existing Agreement under “Services to be rendered by Consultant”.
Except as amended by this AMENDMENT, all other provisions of the existing Agreement will remain in full force and effect. Without limiting the generalities of the foregoing, the
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
CITY OF COMPTON
AND
ALLIED MANAGED CARE, INC.
2 AMENDMENT contained herein will not be construed as an AMENDMENT to or waiver of any other provision of the existing Agreement of a waiver of or consent to any further of future action on the part of either Party that would require a waiver or consent of the other Party. This AMENDMENT may be executed in counterparts, each of which is deemed an original, but all of which constitute one and the same Agreement.
The terms of the Agreement and all AMENDMENTS including this AMENDMENT, are the complete Agreement between the City of Compton and Allied Managed Care, Inc. and supersede all other prior Agreements and representations concerning this subject matter. Any further AMENDMENTS to the Agreement must be in writing and signed by both Parties.
APPROVED AND AGREED TO:
City of Compton Allied Managed Care, Inc.
By: By:
Name: Name:
Title: Title:
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
CITY OF COMPTON
AND
ALLIED MANAGED CARE, INC.
1 This FIRST AMENDMENT (“AMENDMENT”) to the Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) 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 ALLIED MANAGED CARE, INC. (hereinafter referred to as “AMC” or “CONSULTANT”), located at 10445 Old Placerville Road, Sacramento, California 95827, (each a “Party” and collectively, “the Parties”) is entered into with reference to the following facts:
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City of Compton is self-insured for its Workers' Compensation Program; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that there is a need to employ the services of a qualified and experienced service provider capable of performing Workers' Compensation Utilization Review, Peer Review services, Nurse Case Management services, Bill Review services, and Medical Provider Network services; and
WHEREAS, Consultant (Allied Managed Care, Inc.) warrants that it is specifically trained, experienced, competent, and has the resources to provide such services which will be required by this existing Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Compton City Council has approved the award the existing Agreement to the CONSULTANT to provide the services required. The existing Agreement is for thirty-six (36) months, the effective date of the thirty-six (36) month is July 1, 2023, with the option for the CITY to further extend the existing Agreement an additional twenty-four (24) months at the end of the initial thirty-six (36) month.
WHEREAS, City of Compton and CONSULTANT desire to exercise the right to extend the Agreement the additional twenty-four months as noted above, making the expiration of the existing Agreement June 30, 2028.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, City of Compton and CONSULTANT hereby agree as follows:
The Parties desire to amend the existing Agreement expiration date to 6/30/2028.
The previous expiration date is 6/30/2026 pursuant to the original term of thirty-six months and the additional twenty-four months extension would expire 6/30/2028.
The Parties shall, simultaneously with the execution of this AMENDMENT, continue the services set forth in the existing Agreement under “Services to be rendered by Consultant”.
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
CITY OF COMPTON
AND
ALLIED MANAGED CARE, INC.
2 Except as amended by this AMENDMENT, all other provisions of the existing Agreement will remain in full force and effect. Without limiting the generalities of the foregoing, the AMENDMENT contained herein will not be construed as an AMENDMENT to or waiver of any other provision of the existing Agreement of a waiver of or consent to any further of future action on the part of either Party that would require a waiver or consent of the other Party. This AMENDMENT may be executed in counterparts, each of which is deemed an original, but all of which constitute one and the same Agreement.
The terms of the Agreement and all amendments including this AMENDMENT, are the complete Agreement between the City of Compton and Allied Managed Care, Inc. and supersede all other prior Agreements and representations concerning this subject matter. Any further Amendments to the Agreement must be in writing and signed by both Parties.
APPROVED AND AGREED TO:
City of Compton Allied Managed Care, Inc.
By: By:
Name: Name:
Title: Title:
June 9, 2026
Council Mee�ng
1 City of Compton Residential Fires June 2022 – Present Descrip�on Number
of Fires Deaths Injuries
Es�mated
Property
Damage &
Contents from
Fire
Private Dwellings (1 or 2 family), Including
mobile homes
45 - - $1,117,950
Apartments (3 or more families)
14 - - $318,700
Hotels and Motels
1 - - $9,000
All Other Residen�al (dormitories, boarding
houses, tents, etc.)
11 - - $149,500
TOTAL RESIDENTIAL FIRES
71 - - $1,595,150
-
200,000
400,000
600,000
800,000
1,000,000
1,200,000
1,400,000
1,600,000
PRIVATE
DWELLINGS (1 OR
2 FAMILY),
INCLUDING
MOBILE HOMES
APARTMENTS (3
OR MORE
FAMILIES)
HOTELS AND
MOTELS
ALL OTHER
RESIDENTIAL
(DORMITORIES,
BOARDING
HOUSES, TENTS,
ETC.)
TOTAL
RESIDENTIAL FIRES
45 14 1 11 71 - - - - -- - - - -
$1,117,950
$318,700
$9,000
$149,500
$1,595,150
Residential Fires
Number of Fires Deaths Injuries Estimated Property Damage & Contents from Fire
13.13.13. June 9, 2026
Council Mee�ng
2 City of Compton Structure Fires June 2022 – Present
Descrip�on Number
of Fires
Deaths Injuries Es�mated Property
Damage & Contents
from Fire
Public Assembly (church, restaurant, clubs,
etc.)
9 -
-
$90,015
Schools and Colleges
-
-
-
$0
Health Care and Penal Ins�tu�ons
(hospitals, nursing homes, prisons, etc.)
1 -
-
$250,000
Stores and Offices
15 -
-
$933,000
Industry, U�lity, Defense, Laboratories,
Manufacturing
2 -
-
$2,285,000
Storage in Structures (barns, vehicle storage
garages, general storage, etc.)
7 -
-
$67,000
Other Structures (outbuildings, bridges,
etc.)
114
-
-
$12,235
TOTALS FOR STRUCTURE FIRES 148 - - $3,637,250
-
500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
2,000,000
2,500,000
3,000,000
3,500,000
4,000,000
9 - 1 15 2 7 114 148 - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -$90,015 $0 $250,000 $933,000
$2,285,000
$67,000 $12,235
$3,637,250
Structure Fires
Number of Fires Deaths Injuries Estimated Property Damage & Contents from Fire June 9, 2026
Council Mee�ng
3 City of Compton Non-Structural Fires June 2022 – Present Descrip�on Number
of Fires
Deaths Injuries Es�mated
Property Damage &
Contents from Fire
Fires In Highway Vehicles (autos, trucks,
buses, etc.)
90 -
1 $3,118,336
Fires In Other Vehicles (planes, trains, ships,
construc�on or farm vehicles, etc.)
24 -
-
$2,750,960
Fires outside of Structures with Value
involved, but Not Vehicles (outside storage,
crops, �mber, etc.)
62 -
-
$140,515
Fires in Brush, Grass, Wildland (excluding
crops and �mber), with no value involved
216
-
Fires in Rubbish, Including Dumpsters
(outside of structures), with no value
involved
876
-
All Other Fires 84 - - $1,916,70
TOTALS FOR NONSTRUCTURAL FIRES 1,352 - 1 $7,926,511
-
1,000,000
2,000,000
3,000,000
4,000,000
5,000,000
6,000,000
7,000,000
8,000,000
90 24 62 216 876 84 1,352 - - - - - - -1 - - - 1
$3,118,336 $2,750,960
$140,515
$1,916,700
$7,926,511
NonStructural Fire
Number of Fires Deaths Injuries Estimated Property Damage & Contents from Fire June 9, 2026
Council Mee�ng
4 City of Compton Total Fire Incidents June 2022 – Present Descrip�on Number
of Fires
Rescue, Emergency Medical Responses (ambulance, EMS, rescue) 16,708
False Alarm Responses (malicious or uninten�onal false calls, malfunc�ons, bomb scares)
853
Mutual Aid Responses Given
69 Hazardous Materials Responses
41 Other Hazardous Responses (arcing wires, bomb removal, power line down, etc.) 175
All Other Responses (smoke scares, lock-outs, animal rescue, etc.) 1,810
TOTAL FOR ALL INCIDENTS
19,656
-
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
18,000
20,000
16,708
853 69 41 175
1,810
19,656
All Incidents
June 9, 2026
Council Mee�ng
5 City of Compton Confined and Non-Confined Fire June 2022 – Present Descrip�on Number of Confined Fires Number of Non-Confined Fires Residen�al Fires 22 19 Structure Fires 43 17
-
5 10
15 20
25 30
35 40
45 NUMBER OF CONFINED FIRES NUMBER OF NONCONFINED FIRES 22 19
43 17
Total Fires
Residential Fires Structure Fires
JUNE 9, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: JEROME GROOMES
ACTING CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:CONSIDERATION OF ALLOWING OR PROHIBITING THE SALE AND
USE OF FIREWORKS IN THE CITY OF COMPTON FOR THE
UPCOMNING FIREWORKS SEASON
SUMMARY
This report provides information for City Council to consider regarding whether to continue permitting the sale and use of “safe and sane” fireworks in the City of Compton or to prohibit them for the upcoming fireworks season. The item analyzes fire department response statistics, recent regional wildfire incidents, public safety concerns, and the role of fireworks sales in supporting Compton-based nonprofit organizations.
BACKGROUND
The City of Compton has historically permitted the sale and use of State-approved “safe and sane” fireworks during the July 4th holiday period. Due to growing community concerns regarding illegal aerial fireworks, fire danger, enforcement challenges, and public health impacts, the City Council initiated a formal review of fireworks-related policies in early 2025.
A public discussion item was brought before the City Council on February 11, 2025.
Following that meeting, the City held a Fireworks Policy Workshop on February 25, 2025, providing an opportunity for residents, nonprofit organizations, and public safety personnel to present input and concerns. A formal public hearing was conducted on March 11, 2025, during which additional testimony and staff analysis were received.
Subsequently, on April 15, 2025, the City Council voted to suspend fireworks sales and use within city limits, adopting Resolution No. 26,228. The suspension was intended to provide time for further evaluation of fire risk, enforcement capacity, community impacts, and the role of fireworks sales in supporting nonprofit fundraising.
The current action revisits this policy decision and seeks Council direction on whether to maintain the suspension or reinstate regulated “safe and sane” fireworks for the upcoming season.
Recent major Southern California fires — including the Eaton Fire (Altadena area, 2024) and the Palisades Fire (Pacific Palisades, 2024) — have also heightened regional
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awareness surrounding fire risk during summer conditions. While neither incident was directly attributed to consumer fireworks, both underscore the vulnerability of densely populated and adjacent hillside communities to ignition sources.
FIRE DEPARTMENT DATA: FIREWORKS-RELATED INCIDENTS IN COMPTON The Compton Fire Department (CFD) reports the following fireworks-related service calls over the past three years (all categories including fires, medical calls, and investigations.
City of Compton Fire Incidents and Calls for Service June 2022 to June 2026 Fire Incident Number of
Calls/Structures
Estimated Property
Damage
Residential Fires 71 $1,595,150
Structural Fires 148 $3,637,250
Non-Structural Fires 1,352 $7,926,511
Other Hazardous Responses (arcing
wires, bomb removal, power line
down, etc.)
175 -
Rescue, Emergency Medical
Responses (ambulance, EMS, rescue)
16,708 -
CFD notes that while “safe and sane” fireworks are designed to minimize fire risk, the high concentration of use in dense residential neighborhoods increases the possibility of structure fires, trash fires, and injuries. Illegal aerial fireworks, which are not sold locally, contributed to a significant share of calls.
ENFORCEMENT DATA: FIREWORKS-RELATED INCIDENTS IN COMPTON Since the adoption of Resolution No. 26,228 suspending fireworks sales and use within city limits, there were no citations issued in 2025 for fireworks violations. The fines are $1,000 for first offense, $2,000 for second offense, and $3,000 for all addition citations issued for the similar violation within a year.
RISK MANAGEMENT DATA: FIREWORKS-RELATED INCIDENTS IN COMPTON No insurance claims related to firework damage have been reported in 2025.
COMMUNITY AND NONPROFIT CONSIDERATIONS
Local nonprofit organizations rely heavily on seasonal fireworks stand revenue to support community programming. Many groups report that fireworks sales generate a substantial portion of their annual budgets. Eliminating legal fireworks would likely
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impact funding for youth services and other community benefits unless an alternative fundraising mechanism is established. To date the City Clerk has received 3 firework applications.
AIR QUALITY AND HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS
Even “safe and sane” fireworks contribute to short-term air quality impacts, including fine particulate matter and smoke. During high-use nights, South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) consistently reports elevated pollution levels across Southern California. Sensitive populations — including seniors, children, and individuals with asthma — may be disproportionately affected.
OPTIONS FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Option 1: Continue Prohibiting the Sale and Use of All Fireworks in Compton Pros:
Reduces fire danger and fireworks-related injuries
Improves air quality during peak usage dates
Simplifies enforcement and messaging
Cons:
Loss of major fundraising opportunities for nonprofits High likelihood that illegal fireworks use may continue regardless of prohibition Enforcement challenges without additional personnel or funding Option 2: Allow the Sale and Use of “Safe and Sane” Fireworks Pros:
Maintains a significant funding source for local nonprofit organizations Allows regulated, permitted fireworks as an alternative to illegal aerial fireworks Aligns with practices of many neighboring cities
Cons:
Continued public safety and fire risk, especially in hot/dry conditions Ongoing fireworks-related complaints and service calls Air quality and public health impacts
Option 3: Targeted Mitigation Measures for Fireworks Impacts Reduce permitted sales/use hours
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FISCAL IMPACT
There is no significant direct fiscal impact associated with adopting one of the policy options, though increased enforcement or public education campaigns may require additional budget allocations.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council review the information provided, consider community feedback and public safety factors, and vote for Option 1, Option 2, or Option 3 as described above.
ATTACHMENTS
Compton Fire Department Call Data Summary June 2022 to June 2026 Resolution 26,228
JEROME GROOMES
ACTING CITY MANAGER
May 13, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: BRYAN K. SPRAGG, DIRECTOR OF RECREATION
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COMPTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SLA IN C. FOR THE
RAYMOND STREET PARK JOINT -USE EQUESTRIAN AND
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT.
SUMMARY
The Raymond Street Park Joint -Use Equestrian and Community Enhancement Project is a proposed multi -benefit initiative aimed at revitalizing Raymond Street Park through a combination of recreational, cultural, and equestrian -focused improvements. The project seeks to honor Compton’s equestrian heritage while expanding access to high - quality outdoor amenities, promoting wellness, enhancing public safety, and suppo rting neighborhood revitalization.
To advance this initiative, staff is requesting authorization for the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with SLA Inc. The MOU will establish a cooperative framework to support grant identifica tion, conceptual planning, community engagement, and funding coordination. The agreement does not authorize construction or commit the City to any capital expenditures; rather, it allows SLA Inc. and the City of Compton to pursue external funding opportuni ties and further refine project concepts.
Approval of the MOU will allow the SLA Inc. to continue early -stage planning efforts, conduct feasibility assessments, engage residents and stakeholders, and develop a long-term funding strategy for this transformative community project.
BACKGROUND
The City of Compton continues to prioritize investments in parks, recreational amenities, wellness infrastructure, and community -focused public spaces. Raymond Street Park has been identified as a strategic location fo r a joint -use recreational enhancement project that reflects the City’s cultural identity and long-standing equestrian traditions.
Residents, stakeholders, and community organizations have consistently expressed interest in the following:
• Expanded recreational opportunities
• Improved park safety and visibility
• Preservation of Compton’s equestrian culture
14.14.14.14.14. Staff Report – Memorandum of Understanding with SLA INC.
For Raymond Street Park Project
• Increased access to outdoor wellness amenities
• Multi-generational park activation
• Youth-focused recreational programming
• Enhanced neighborhood investment
The project concept aims to address these priorities through a balanced, community - oriented approach that integrates passive recreation with equestrian -compatible infrastructure.
SLA Inc. has expressed interest in partnering with the City to suppor t the conceptual development and funding strategy for the project. The proposed MOU would not authorize construction or commit the City to future capital expenditures; rather, it would establish a cooperative framework that allows both parties to pursue fu nding opportunities and evaluate project feasibility.
STATEMENT OF ISSUE
Raymond Street Park is in need of renovation and revitalization due to aging infrastructure. The proposed revitalization project aims to expand recreational opportunities for the s urrounding community while incorporating and honoring the equestrian culture of the nearby neighborhood. Without an approved Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”), the project partners cannot move forward with pursuing grant funding opportunities. Therefore, staff is seeking City Council authorization for the City Manager to execute an MOU with SLA Inc. to support the planning, funding coordination, and conceptual development of the proposed Raymond Street Park Joint - Use Equestrian and Community Enhancement Project.
FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of the proposed MOU would not result in any immediate construction -related fiscal impact.
Preliminary conceptual estimates indicate that the overall project may range from approximately $3 million to $4 million, depending on the final design scope, infrastructure needs, and funding availability.
SLA Inc. intends to pursue regional, state, federal, nonprofit, and environmental grant opportunities to help offset future project costs. Any future requests for matching funds or capital appropriations will be presented separately to the City Council for consideration and approval.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
Staff Report – Memorandum of Understanding with SLA INC.
For Raymond Street Park Project
1. Receive and file this report regarding the Raymond Street Park Joint -Use Equestrian and Community Enhancement Project (“Project”).
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with SLA Inc. for collaboration related to project planning, grant development, conceptual design support, community outreach, and funding coordination for the Raymond Street Park Project.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute any related administrative documents necessary to implement the intent of this action, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
FORWARDED BY
BRYAN SPRAGG
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION
JERRY GROOMES
CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. __________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SLA INC. FOR THE RAYMOND STREET PARK JOINT - USE EQUESTRIAN AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the City of Compton (“City”) seeks to expand recreational opportunities, promote community wellness, support public safety, and preserve its cultural and equestrian heritage through strategic investment in parks and public spaces; and
WHEREAS, Raymond Street Park has been identified as a priority site for potential enhancement due to its cultural significance, community use, and opportunities for multi-benefit improvements; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Raymond Street Park Joint -Use Equestrian and Community Enhancement Project is intended to support recreational access, promote wellness, enhance neighborhood investment, improve public safety, and preserve Compton’s equestrian heritage; and
WHEREAS, the City is exploring the Raymond Street Park Joint-Use Equestrian and Community Enhancement Project (“Project”) to provide equestrian - compatible trails, recreational amenities, landscaping improvements, safety enhancements, public art, gathering areas, and other features that support environmental sustainability and community revitalization; and WHEREAS, SLA Inc., doing business as Sustainable Labor Alliance, has experience in community-based environmental improvement, workforce development, conceptual planning, and collaborative project coordination , and has expressed interest in supporting development of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Compton and SLA Inc. desire to establish a cooperative framework through a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) to support early -stage project planning activitie s, including conceptual development, community outreach, feasibility evaluation, and the joint identification, pursuit, and application for external grant funding opportunities related to the Project; and WHEREAS, the Parties agree that this MOU is non-binding, does not authorize construction, and does not obligate the City to commit financial resources unless expressly approved by future City Council action.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Resolution No. __________
Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with SLA Inc. for collaboration related to project planning, conceptual development, grant development, community outreach, feasibility assessments, and funding coordination for the Raymond Street Park Joint - Use Equestrian and Community Enhancement Project.
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute any related administrative documents necessary to carry out the intent of this Resolution , subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Section 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution, and a certified copy shall be filed in the offices of the City Manager, City Attorney, City Controller, City Clerk, and the Parks and Recreation Department.
Section 4. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.
ADOPTED this ______day of __________, 2026
_______________________________
EMMA SHARIF
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
ATTEST:
___________________________________
SATRA D. ZURITA
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF COMPTON: ss
I, Satra D. Zurita, City Clerk of the City of Compton, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Compton, signed Resolution No. __________
by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk at a regular meeting thereof held on the _____day of ____________, 2026.
That said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS-
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS-
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS-
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS-
___________________________________
SATRA D. ZURITA
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
Memorandum of Understanding
DATE: May 13, 2026
SUBJECT: Raymond Street Park Joint-Use Equestrian and Community Enhancement Project.
PARTIES: City of Compton, a municipal corporation (“City”), and SLA Inc., a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, doing business as Sustainable Labor Alliance (“SLA Inc.”). Collectively referred to as the “Parties.”
This Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) is entered into as of this ___ day of __________, 2026, by and between the Parties identified herein.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City of Compton (“City”) seeks to expand recreational opportunities, promote community wellness, support public safety, and preserve its cultural and equestrian heritage through strategic investment in parks and public spaces; and WHEREAS, Raymond Street Park has been identified as a priority site for potential enhancement due to its cultural significance, community use, and opportunities for multi- benefit improvements; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Raymond Street Park Joint-Use Equestrian and Community Enhancement Project is intended to support recreational access, promote wellness, enhance neighborhood investment, improve public safety, and preserve Compton’s equestrian heritage; and
WHEREAS, the City is exploring the Raymond Street Park Joint-Use Equestrian and Community Enhancement Project (“Project”) to provide equestrian-compatible trails, recreational amenities, landscaping improvements, safety enhancements, public art, gathering areas, and other features that support environmental sustainability and community revitalization; and
WHEREAS, SLA Inc., doing business as Sustainable Labor Alliance, has experience in community-based environmental improvement, workforce development, conceptual planning, and collaborative project coordination, and has expressed interest in supporting development of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Compton and SLA Inc. desire to establish a cooperative framework through a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) to support early-stage project planning activities, including conceptual development, community outreach, feasibility evaluation, and the joint identification, pursuit, and application for external grant funding opportunities related to the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Parties agree that this MOU is non-binding, does not authorize construction, and does not obligate the City to commit financial resources unless expressly approved by future City Council action.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the Parties agree as follows:
PURPOSE
The purpose of this MOU is to formalize a cooperative partnership between the City and SLA Inc. to collaboratively support the planning, funding, and conceptual development of the Raymond Street Park Joint-Use Equestrian and Community Enhancement Project. This MOU authorizes SLA Inc. to work with the City to identify and pursue grant opportunities related to the Project.
PROJECT VISION
The Project aims to enhance Raymond Street Park through multi -benefit improvements including, but not limited to:
• Expanded tree canopy and shaded areas
• Improved landscaping and green space
• Equestrian-compatible trail systems and amenities
• Community gathering and recreational spaces
• Safe pedestrian circulation and ADA-accessible pathways • Sustainable and climate-resilient design elements
• Preservation and integration of Compton’s equestrian culture
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITY
A. SLA Inc. Responsibilities
Grant Identification and Application
• Identify and evaluate eligible grants and external funding opportunities • Prepare and submit grant applications in coordination with the City • Use the MOU as documentation of partnership for funding eligibility • Pursue multiple funding sources as needed
Conceptual Planning and Design
• Assist with conceptual design and early-stage planning • Incorporate community and City feedback
• Coordinate with consultants, partners, and funding agencies Community Engagement
• Support outreach, engagement, and facilitation of meetings and workshops Project Implementation (Upon Funding Award)
• Support the City in implementation planning, workforce development components, and partner coordination
Coordination and Communication
• Participate in regular project meetings
• Maintain consistent communication with stakeholders
B. City Responsibilities
Grant Partnership Authorization
• Support SLA Inc. in identifying and applying for grants • Provide letters of support or required documentation as reasonably requested Project Coordination
• Collaborate on conceptual planning, design review, and feedback Access and Permissions
• Provide reasonable access to the Project site for planning purposes • Share available site information
Permitting & Approvals
• Assist with internal coordination for permits and regulatory compliance • Review and approve grant applications before submission, where appropriate Implementation Upon Grant Award
• Collaborate in good faith to advance the Project if funding is secured • Maintain ownership and long-term responsibility for park operations and maintenance
FUNDING APPROACH
The Parties acknowledge that:
1. The initial phase of this partnership is focused on securing grant funding;
2. SLA Inc. will lead grant pursuit efforts;
3. Multiple funding sources may be required to support the full Project.
This MOU does not obligate the City to commit General Fund or capital funds. Any future financial commitments must be approved separately by the City Council.
TERM
This MOU shall remain in effect for four (4) years from the date of execution unless terminated earlier by either Party with thirty (30) days written notice.
AMENDMENTS
This MOU may be amended only through written agreement signed by both Parties.
NON-BINDING EFFECT
This MOU establishes a cooperative working relationship but does not create binding contractual obligations for construction, funding, or expenditures. All future contractual relationships or financial commitments require separate, formal approval by the City Council.
SIGNATURES
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Memorandum of Understanding as of the dates below.
CITY OF COMPTON
Name: ______________________________
Title: _______________________________
Signature: ___________________________
Date: _______________________________
SLA INC., dba Sustainable Labor Alliance
Name: Jessie Salazar
Title: Founder / President
Signature: ___________________________
Date: _______________________________
Proposed Plan
Perspec-ve Renderings
Proposed Ameni-es
May 13, 2026 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: BRYAN K. SPRAGG, DIRECTOR OF RECREATION SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SLA INC. FOR THE RAYMOND STREET PARK JOINT-USE EQUESTRIAN AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT. SUMMARY The Raymond Street Park Joint-Use Equestrian and Community Enhancement Project is a proposed multi-benefit initiative aimed at revitalizing Raymond Street Park through a combination of recreational, cultural, and equestrian-focused improvements. The -quality outdoor amenities, promoting wellness, enhancing public safety, and supporting neighborhood revitalization. To advance this initiative, staff is requesting authorization for the City Manager to establish a cooperative framework to support grant identification, conceptual planning, community engagement, and funding coordination. The agreement does not authorize construction or commit the City to any capital expenditures; rather, it allows SLA Inc. and the City of Compton to pursue external funding opportunities and further refine project concepts. Approval of the MOU will allow the SLA Inc. to continue early-stage planning efforts, conduct feasibility assessments, engage residents and stakeholders, and develop a long-term funding strategy for this transformative community project. BACKGROUND The City of Compton continues to prioritize investments in parks, recreational amenities, wellness infrastructure, and community-focused public spaces. Raymond Street Park has been identified as a strategic location for a joint-use recreational enhancement -standing equestrian traditions. Residents, stakeholders, and community organizations have consistently expressed interest in the following: Expanded recreational opportunities Improved park safety and visibility Staff Report Los Angeles Dodgers Grant Acceptance Harold Johnson as Dodgers Dreamteam CoordinatorPage 2, May 12, 2026 Increased access to outdoor wellness amenities Multi-generational park activation Youth-focused recreational programming Enhanced neighborhood investment The project concept aims to address these priorities through a balanced, community-oriented approach that integrates passive recreation with equestrian-compatible infrastructure. SLA Inc. has expressed interest in partnering with the City to support the conceptual development and funding strategy for the project. The proposed MOU would not authorize construction or commit the City to future capital expenditures; rather, it would establish a cooperative framework that allows both parties to pursue funding opportunities and evaluate project feasibility. STATEMENT OF ISSUE Raymond Street Park is in need of renovation and revitalization due to aging infrastructure. The proposed revitalization project aims to expand recreational opportunities for the surrounding community while incorporating and honoring the equestrian culture of the nearby neighborhood. Without an approved Memorandum of funding opportunities. Therefore, staff is seeking City Council authorization for the City Manager to execute an MOU with SLA Inc. to support the planning, funding coordination, and conceptual development of the proposed Raymond Street Park Joint-Use Equestrian and Community Enhancement Project. FISCAL IMPACT Approval of the proposed MOU would not result in any immediate construction-related fiscal impact. Preliminary conceptual estimates indicate that the overall project may range from approximately $3 million to $4 million, depending on the final design scope, infrastructure needs, and funding availability. SLA Inc. intends to pursue regional, state, federal, nonprofit, and environmental grant opportunities to help offset future project costs. Any future requests for matching funds or capital appropriations will be presented separately to the City Council for consideration and approval. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council:
Staff Report Los Angeles Dodgers Grant Acceptance
Harold Johnson as Dodgers Dreamteam Coordinator
1. Receive and file this report regarding the Raymond Street Park Joint-Use Equestrian and Commu
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of
planning, grant development, conceptual design support, community outreach, and funding coordination for the Raymond Street Park Project.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute any related administrative documents necessary to implement the intent of this action, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
FORWARDED BY
BRYAN SPRAGG
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION
JEREOME GROOMES
Acting City Manager
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
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A MULTI -YEAR
EMPLOYEE HEALTH SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CARBON
HEALTH AND ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER NOT TO EXCEED
$75,000.00 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
SUMMARY
This resolution authorizes the City Manager to enter into a multi -year Employee Health Services Agreement with Carbon Health covering fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, to support occupational health and pre- employment medical services for the Human Resources department. The Human Resources department has sufficient funds currently appropriated within the fiscal year 2025- 2026 budget under Account #1001- 560-000- 4260 (Human Resources – Medical Services) to cover all services procured during the current fiscal year for an amount not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), and no budget modification is required. For fiscal year 2026- 2027, a purchase order not to exceed $75,000.00 will be established under the same account, for which sufficient funds are expected to be appropriated with no budget modification anticipated.
BACKGROUND
Carbon Health is a provider of occupational health and pre- employment medical testing services, offering comprehensive employee health services through licensed physicians and qualified personnel at various locations. The Human Resources department requires these services to process medical testing and evaluations for candidate pre-employment, fitness-for-duties, return- to-works, and other necessary services assessing City employee health.
The Human Resources department is transitioning from its prior occupational health provider to Carbon Health, effective f iscal year 2025- 2026, to ensure continuity of essential health services and provide the City with access to a broader network of medical providers. Staff from the Human Resources department and Carbon Health collaborated to establish a standardized fee schedule for all necessary services.
To ensure uninterrupted provision of these services, a multi-year agreement with Carbon Health is recommended, covering fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. The agreement carries an initial one- year term commencing on the effective date of services , with an automatic renewal for one additional year unless either party provides written notice of non-renewal at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of the then-current term.
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MAY 26, 2026
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STATEMENT OF ISSUE
The Human Resources department requires a reliable occupational health and pre- employment medical services provider to fulfill ongoing operational obligations. Entering into a two-year agreement with Carbon Health and establishing a purchase order not to exceed Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) for fiscal year 2026-2027 will ensure continuity of vital employee health service s and fiscal accountability. No budget modification is required for fiscal year 2025- 2026, as sufficient funds are already appropriated under Account #1001- 560-000-4260 (H uman Resources – Medical Services). Sufficient funds are also expected to be appropriated for fiscal year 2026-2027 under the same account, requiring no budget modification for that year either.
FISCAL IMPACT
Sufficient funds are currently appropriated under Account #1001-560-000-4260 (Human Resources – Medical Services) to cover the cost of all services procured under this Agreement during the current fiscal year budget for an amount not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), and no budget modification or transfer is required. For fiscal year 2026-2027, a purchase order not to exceed Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) will be established under the same Account #1001-560-000-4260 (Human Resources – Medical Services). Sufficient funds are expected to be appropriated in the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget under the same account, and no budget modification is anticipated.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a multi -year Employee Health Services Agreement with Carbon Health covering fiscal years 2025- 2026 and 2026- 2027; acknowledging that sufficient funds are appropriated in the fiscal year 2025- 2026 budget under Account #1001- 560- 000-4260 (Human Resources – Medical Services) to cover all current fiscal year services with no budget modification required; and establishing a purchase order not to exceed Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) for fiscal y ear 2026-2027 under the same account, for which sufficient funds are expected to be appropriated.
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 AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A MULTI -YEAR EMPLOYEE HEALTH
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CARBON HEALTH AND ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER NOT TO EXCEED $75,000.00 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
WHEREAS, Carbon Health (“Carbon Health”) is a provider of occupational health and pre-employment medical testing services, offering comprehensive employee health services through licensed physicians and qualified personnel at various accessible locations; and
WHEREAS, the Human Resources Department at the City of Compton requires occupational health and pre- employment medical services to process medical testing and evaluations for candidate pre- employment, fitness -for-duties, return- to-works, and other necessary and required services assessing City employee health; and
WHEREAS, the City of Compton is transitioning from its prior occupational health provider to Carbon Health, effective for fiscal year 2025- 2026, to ensure continuity of essential employee health services and access to a broader network of qualified medical providers; and
WHEREAS, staff from both the Human Resources Department and Carbon Health collaborated to standardize the fees placed for each necessary service; and
WHEREAS, to ensure the uninterrupted provision of these necessary employee health services, a multi-year agreement with Carbon Health is recommended covering fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, with an initial one-year term commencing on the effective date of services and automatically renewing for one additional year unless either party provides written notice of non- renewal at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of the then- current term, as this timeframe ensures that no expenditures will remain unpaid; and
WHEREAS, the Human Resources Department has sufficient funds currently appropriated within the fiscal year 2025- 2026 budget under Account #1001- 560-000-4260 (Human Resources - Medical Services) to pay for all services procured under this Agreement during fiscal year 2025-2026 for an amount not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00); and
WHEREAS, a Purchase Order of $75,000 will be established for fiscal year 2026- 2027, and funding for all services procured under this Agreement during fiscal year 2026- 2027 will also be budgeted and appropriated from Account #1001-560-000-4260 (Human Resources – Medical Services).
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a multi-year Employee Health Services Agreement with Carbon Health covering fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, commencing on the effective date of services provided.
SECTION 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to acknowledge that sufficient funds are currently appropriated in the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget under Account #1001-560-000-4260 (Human Resources – Medical Services) to pay for services procured under this Agreement during fiscal year 2025- 2026 for an amount not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10 ,000.00), and that no budget modification is required for the current fiscal year.
RESOLUTION NO. ______________
PAGE 2
SECTION 3. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to establish a purchase order not to exceed Seventy -Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) for fiscal year 2026- 2027, for the purpose of paying invoices for medical and employee health services provided by Carbon Health pursuant to the referenced agreement. Sufficient funds are expected to be appropriated in the fiscal year 2026- 2027 budget under the same Account #1001-560-000- 4260 (Human Resources – Medical Services).
SECTION 4. That the fee schedule for all services provided by Carbon Health shall be as set forth in the Fee Schedule and are depicted as follows:
Category Service Rate
Drug & Alcohol Testing Drug Screen - 4 Panel $66
Drug & Alcohol Testing Drug Screen - 5 Panel $66
Drug & Alcohol Testing Drug Screen - 6 Panel $66
Drug & Alcohol Testing Drug Screen - 7 Panel $66
Drug & Alcohol Testing Drug Screen - 8 Panel $66
Drug & Alcohol Testing Drug Screen - 9 Panel $77
Drug & Alcohol Testing Drug Screen - 10 Panel $77
Drug & Alcohol Testing Drug Screen - 12 Panel $77
Drug & Alcohol Testing Breath Alcohol Testing (DOT/NON-DOT) $53 Drug & Alcohol Testing Observed Drug Screen $80
Drug & Alcohol Testing Split-Cup Drug Screen (DOT Drug Screen) $80 Drug & Alcohol Testing Oral Fluid Test $90
Physical Examinations DOT Physical $135
Physical Examinations DOT Physical Follow Up $55
Physical Examinations New Firefighter Physical $499
Physical Examinations Annual Firefighter Physical $374
Physical Examinations EKG - Routine (must be combined with a provider visit)
$42
Physical Examinations Pre-Employment Physical $100
Physical Examinations FIT for Duty Exam $165
Physical Examinations US Coast Guard Physical $199
Physical Examinations BMI - Biometrics $20
Physical Examinations Respirator Fit Test - Qualitative $65 Physical Examinations Respirator Fit Test - Quantitative $75 Physical Examinations OSHA Questionnaire (Clear to FIT) $60 Physical Examinations Spirometry $75
Physical Examinations COVID Evaluation (PCR Test available for additional cost)
$126
Physical Examinations Lift Assessment $75
Physical Examinations Whisper Test $5
Physical Examinations Audiometry $66
Physical Examinations Ishihara Color Test $43
Physical Examinations Vision Exam (Jaeger) $10
Physical Examinations Visual Acuity (Snellen) $10
Tuberculosis Testing TB Risk Assessment $40
Tuberculosis Testing TB Skin Test $55
Tuberculosis Testing TB Blood Test - QuantiFERON $100
Tuberculosis Testing TB Blood Test - T Spot $100
Tuberculosis Testing Chest X-Ray - Single View (to rule out TB) $65 Radiology Chest X-Ray - Single View $65
Radiology Chest X-Ray - 2 View $70
Radiology L/S Spine X-Ray (2-View) $70
Radiology B Read $90
Titers & Vaccinations Titer - Hep B $20
Titers & Vaccinations Titer - MMR $40
Titers & Vaccinations Titer - Varicella (Chicken Pox) $60 Titers & Vaccinations Vaccine Administration $10
Titers & Vaccinations Vaccine - Hep B (Adult) $115
Titers & Vaccinations Vaccine - MMR Upon
Request
Titers & Vaccinations Vaccine - Varicella (Chicken Pox) Upon Request
Titers & Vaccinations Vaccine - Tetanus/Diphtheria Booster Upon Request
Laboratory Testing Comprehensive Metabolic Panel $15
RESOLUTION NO. ______________
PAGE 3
Laboratory Testing Complete Blood Count $10
Laboratory Testing Glucose $10
Laboratory Testing Heavy Metal Panel $193
Laboratory Testing Arsenic, Blood $183
Laboratory Testing HDL Cholesterol $10
Laboratory Testing Total Cholesterol $33
Laboratory Testing Venipuncture (Blood Draw) $25
Laboratory Testing Basic Metabolic Panel $10
Laboratory Testing Urinalysis without Micro $10
Laboratory Testing Hepatitis Panel - Acute $38
Laboratory Testing Thyroid Panel with TSH $10
Laboratory Testing Triglycerides $10
Laboratory Testing Finger Stick - Glucose $25
First Aid Virtual First Aid $109
First Aid First Aid [In Person] $199
SECTION 5. That copies of this Resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Manager, City Clerk, City Controller, Legal Division, and Human Resources Department.
SECTION 6. That t he Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.
ADOPTED this _______ day of ___________, 2026.
_________________________________
EMMA SHARIF
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
ATTEST:
___________________________________
SATRA D. ZURITA
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF COMPTON:SS
I, Satra D. Zurita, City Clerk of the City of Compton, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of C ompton, signed by the Mayor, and attested by the City Clerk at a regular meeting thereof held on the _______ day of _________________, 2026.
That said resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
RESOLUTION NO. ______________
PAGE 4
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
_________________________________
SATRA D. ZURITA
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
CITY OF COMPTON BUSINESS LICENSE CERTIFICATE
BUSINESS LICENSE DIVISION ~ 205 S. WILLOWBROOK AVE, COMPTON, CA 90220 ~ (310) 605-5508 The below named license holder has paid a business license fee to engage in, carry on or conduct a business trade, calling, profession, exhibition or occupationcoded below until this certificate expires. Granting of this license does not entitle the license holder to operate or maintain a business license in violation of anyother law or ordinance. In addition this license is not transferable to any other party, and no refunds will be issued for the license once a certificate has beenissued.
LICENSE NO: BL26-000056 EXPIRATION DATE: 03/03/2027
BUSINESS: Carbon Health Medical Group of
California, P.C ISSUE DATE: 03/03/2026
LOCATION: 500 E Remington Drive, Suite 20 OWNERSHIP TYPE: Corporation OWNER NAME: Carbon Health Medical Group of
California, P.CSujal Mandavia, CLASSIFICATION: 6211
MAILING ADDRESS: 500 E Remington Drive, Suite 20
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
DESCRIPTION:
RESTRICTIONS:
Carbon Health Medical Group of California, P.C
500 E Remington Drive, Suite 20
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Workplace Health Fee Schedule
Service Rate Service Rate
Drug & Alcohol Testing (Select "Drug Test" visit type) Drug Screen - 4 Panel
$66 Drug Screen - 8 Panel
$66
Drug Screen - 5 Panel
$66 Drug Screen - 9 Panel
$77
Drug Screen - 6 Panel
$66 Drug Screen - 10 Panel
$77
Drug Screen - 7 Panel
$66 Drug Screen - 12 Panel
$77
Breath Alcohol Testing
(DOT/NON-DOT)
$53 Observed Drug Screen
$80
Split-Cup Drug Screen
(DOT
Drug
Screen)
$80 Oral Fluid Test
$90
Physical Examinations (Select “Basic Physical” or “DOT Physical" visit type) DOT Physical *
$135 Respirator Fit Test - Qualitative
$65
DOT Physical Follow Up
$55 Respirator Fit Test - Quantitative ******
$75
New Firefighter Physical***
$499 OSHA Questionnaire (Clear to FIT)
$60
Annual Firefighter Physical****
$374 Spirometry
$75
EKG - Routine (must be combined with a provider visit) $42 COVID Evaluation (PCR Test available for additional cost) $126
Pre-Employment Physical
$100 Lift Assessment
$75
FIT for Duty Exam
$165 Whisper Test
$5
US Coast Guard Physical**
$199 Audiometry
$66
BMI - Biometrics
$20 Ishihara Color Test
$43
Vision Exam (Jaeger)
$10
Tuberculosis Testing (Select “General Health" visit type) Visual Acuity (Snellen) $10
TB Risk Assessment
$40 Radiology (Select “General Health" visit type TB Skin Test
$55 Chest X-Ray - Single View
$65
TB Blood Test - QuantiFERON
$100 Chest X-Ray - 2 View
$70
TB Blood Test - T Spot
$100 L/S Spine X-Ray (2-View)
$70
Chest X-Ray - Single View (to rule out TB)
$65 B Read
$90
Titers and Vaccinations (Select “General Health" visit type) Titer - Hep B
$20 Vaccine Administration
$10
Titer - MMR
$40 Vaccine - Hep B (Adult) *****
$115
Titer - Varicella (Chicken Pox)
$60 Vaccine - MMR
$*****
Vaccine - Varicella (Chicken Pox)
$***** Vaccine - Tetanus/Diphtheria Booster
$*****
Laboratory Testing & Analysis (Select “General Health" visit type) Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
$15 Venipuncture (Blood Draw)
$25
Complete Blood Count
$10 Basic Metabolic Panel
$10
Glucose
$10 Urinalysis without Micro
$10
Heavy Metal Panel
$193 Hepatitis Panel - Acute
$38
Arsenic, Blood
$183 Thyroid Panel with TSH
$10
HDL Cholesterol
$10 Triglycerides
$10
Total Cholesterol
$33 Finger Stick - Glucose
$25
First Aid (Select “Virtual First Aid" or “Workplace Injury” visit type) Virtual First Aid
$109 First Aid [In Person] ******
$199 *DOT Physical will be itemized (includes Urinalysis, Whisper Test, Visual Acuity). **US Coast Guard Physical will be itemized (includes Visual Acuity, Ishihara Color Vision, Whisper Test, Lift Test).
Does
NOT
include
DOT
Drug
screen
or
audiometry
pricing.
***New Firefighter Physical will be itemized (includes Physical exam, Color vision, Visual acuity, audiometry, spirometry,
EKG,
blood
draw,
CMP,
CBC,
Lipid
panel,
A1c,
urinalysis,
TB
Skin
test,
and
Chest
X-Ray.
You
may
inquire
for
pricing
on
additionally
requested
services
for
your
Fire
Department
if
not
listed
above.
****Annual Firefighter Physical will be itemized (includes Physical exam, Color vision, Visual acuity, audiometry,
spirometry,
EKG,
blood
draw,
CMP,
CBC,
Lipid
panel,
A1c,
and
urinalysis.
You
may
inquire
for
pricing
on
additionally
requested
services
for
your
Fire
Department
if
not
listed
above.
***** Vaccines such as Hep B, MMR, TD, Varicella, etc... are available at select locations and pricing can be provided
upon
request.
****** Only in select clinics. Looking for services not listed here? Please email [email protected] prior to sending your employees.
June 9, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: TURMEL WOODS, GRANTS COMPLIANCE MANAGER
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON RESCINDING RESOLUTION 26,361, RE-ADOPTING, RATIFYING AND AMENDING THE FY 2025-2026 GRANTS DEPARMENT BUDGET FOR
THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATE ($350,000) IN FUNDING
UNDER THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TOBACCO
GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO AN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT (LASD) AND
OPEN A PURCHASE ORDER FOR TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES
SUMMARY
This resolution authorizes the City Manager to amend the Grants Department Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget to appropriate California Department of Justice (“DOJ”) Tobacco Grant Program funds in the amount of Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000) to enforce a local ordinance or state law related to the illegal sale and marketing of tobacco products to minors.
BACKGROUND
The California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016 (“Proposition 56”) provides local public agencies with funding to promote a healthier California by reducing illegal sales and marketing of cigarettes and tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to minors. The Office of the Attorney General makes these annual funds available to local law enforcement agencies through the California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program.
The Tobacco Grant Program award process is highly competitive, and for the 2025-26 grant cycle, the Department received over $50 million in requests. As noted in the application materials, grant funding prioritized support for local retailer enforcement, including enforcement of flavored tobacco bans. Consequently, some awards were approved with modification to align with these funding priorities.
STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE
On January 13, 2026, the City Council approved resolution No. 26,361. Upon further review, staff identified a clerical error in the Fiscal Impact section of the resolution. The
17.17.17.17. Staff Report - Resolution Amend FY 2025-26 Budget Rescind/Appropriate DOJ Tobacco Grant Funds
June 9, 2026 Page 2
resolution incorrectly states a decrease in revenue, when the action approved results in an increase in expenditure. To ensure the City’s legislative record accurately reflects the fiscal impact of the Council’s action and to maintain transparency and compliance with financial reporting standards, staff is requesting that resolution No. 26,361 be rescinded and replaced with a corrected resolution reflecting the proper fiscal impact. In addition, the City seeks to establish a collaborative task force with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) to strengthen enforcement efforts and ensure compliance with SB 1230 relating to the seizure of illegal tobacco and flavored tobacco products. In September 2024, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 3218 and Senate Bill (SB) 1230 into law, expanding California’s flavored tobacco sales ban and strengthening enforcement. The new laws took effect January 1, 2025.
ALTERNATIVES
If the City Council chooses not to accept the grant funds, the City cannot implement the proposed activities unless General Funds or other funding sources were provided.
FISCAL IMPACT
The cost of the proposed activities, as well as Grant oversight will be paid directly from the Division of Operations Tobacco Grant in the amount of $350,000. The revenue shall be reflected in the current budget fund 2765-540-026-3569 Other State Grants.
Staff is requesting that the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget be amended to appropriate the expenditures as follows:
Increase Revenues in the following Accounts:
ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
2765-540-026-3569 Other State Grants $350,000
Increase Expenditures in the following Accounts:
ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
2765-540-026-4101 Salaries $ 17,500
2765-540-026-4266 Contract Services $ 114,000
2765-540-026-4171
Overtime
Total
$ 218,500
$350,000
Staff Report - Resolution Amend FY 2025-26 Budget
Rescind/Appropriate DOJ Tobacco Grant Funds
June 9, 2026 Page 3
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approved this resolution accepting the 2025 Tobacco grant funding from the California Department of Justice Division of Operations and adopt the attached resolution which approves the proposed activities.
TURMEL WOODS
GRANTS COMPLIANCE MANAGER
APPROVED FOR FORWARDING
JEROME GROOMES
ACTING CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON RESCINDING RESOLUTION 26,361, RE-ADOPTING, RATIFYING AND AMENDING THE FY 2025-2026 GRANTS DEPARMENT BUDGET FOR THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATE ($350,000) IN FUNDING UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TOBACCO GRANT PROGRAM
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT (LASD) AND OPEN A PURCHASE
ORDER FOR TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
WHEREAS, this resolution authorizes the City Manager to amend the Grants Department Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget to appropriate California Department of Justice (“DOJ”) Tobacco Grant funds in the amount of Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000) to enforce a local ordinance or state law related to the illegal sale and marketing of tobacco products to minors; and
WHEREAS, the Proposition 56 provides local public agencies with funding to promote a healthier California by reducing illegal sales and marketing of cigarettes and tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to minors; and WHEREAS, the Office of the Attorney General has made funds available through California Department of Justice (“DOJ”) Tobacco Grant Program in the amount of $350,000 to the City of Compton (“City”) to enforce a local ordinance or state law related to the illegal sale of tobacco products to minors; and
WHEREAS, on January 13, 2026, the City Council approved Resolution No. 26,361. Upon further review, staff identified a clerical error in the Fiscal Impact section of the resolution. The resolution incorrectly states a decrease in revenue, when the action approved results in an increase in expenditure. To ensure the City’s legislative record accurately reflects the fiscal impact of the Council’s action and to maintain transparency and compliance with financial reporting standards, staff is requesting that resolution No. 26,361 be rescinded and replaced with a corrected resolution reflecting the proper fiscal impact; and
WHEREAS, $17,500 will be used for administrative cost (5% of award) to administer compliance functions of the Grant. The City proposes a collaborative task force with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) to strengthen enforcement efforts and ensure compliance with SB 1230 relating to the seizure of illegal tobacco and flavored tobacco products ($114,000); and
RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, the remaining $218,500 will be used for in-house Code Enforcement personnel overtime salaries (City Staff); and
WHEREAS, In September 2024, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (Ab) 3218 and Senate Bill (SB) 1230 into law, expanding California’s flavored tobacco sales ban and strengthening enforcement. The new laws took effect January 1, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Tobacco Grant Funds must be utilized by June 30, 2029, which is approximately Three (4) years the city would be required to submit monthly reports to the grantor to ensure compliance with the awarded program; and WHEREAS, these grant funds will have no fiscal impact on the City’s general fund; and
WHEREAS, the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year budget needs to be amended to appropriate the Tobacco Grant funds awarded to the City by the DOJ.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Rescind Resolution number 26,361 the item incorrectly states a decrease in revenue, when the action approved results in an increase in expenditures, staff is requesting that Resolution No. 26,361 be rescinded and replaced with a corrected resolution reflecting the proper fiscal impact.
SECTION 2. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an professional services agreement with Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) and open a purchase order for tobacco enforcement services in the amount of ($114,000) SECTION 3. That California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program funding in the amount of Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000) to enforce a local ordinance or state law related to the illegal sale and marketing of tobacco products to minors; and
SECTION 4. That the Grants Management Department Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget shall be amended as follows:
RESOLUTION NO.
SECTION 5. That a certified copy of this Resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Manager, City Controller, City Clerk and the Grants Management Department.
SECTION 6. That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.
ADOPTED this ____________ day of ____________, 2026.
_______________________________
EMMA SHARIF
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
ATTEST:
___________________________________
SATRA D. ZURITA
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
Increase Revenues in the following Accounts:
ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
2765-540-026-3569 Other State Grants $350,000
Increase Expenditures in the following Accounts:
ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
2765-540-026-4101 Salaries $ 17,500
2765-540-026-4266 Contract Services $ 114,000
2765-540-026-4171
Overtime
Total
$ 218,500
$ 350,000
RESOLUTION NO.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF COMPTON: ss
I, Satra D. Zurita, City Clerk of the City of Compton, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Compton, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk at a regular meeting thereof held on the _______ day of _______________, 2026.
That said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
Staff report- Aquatic Pool Maintenance Services
Service First
May 20, 2026 Page 1
May 20, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: DIRECTOR OF RECREATION
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A THREE-YEAR
SERVICE AGREEMENT, AND ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER WITH
SERVICE FIRST TO PERFORM AQUATIC POOL MAINTENANCE
SERVICES FOR LUEDERS PARK AND GONZALES PARK ($703,800).
SUMMARY
Adoption of the attached resolution of the City Council of the City of Compton authorizes the City Manager to enter into a three-year service agreement, and establish a purchase order with Service First to perform profession aquatic pool maintenance services for Lueders Park and Gonzales Park. ($703,800).
BACKGROUND
The City of Compton owns and operates public swimming pools at Lueders Park and Gonzales Park that support recreational programming, swim activities, and community use. To ensure these facilities remain safe, clean, and compliant with all applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations, ongoing professional aquatic maintenance services are required. Accordingly, the City must enter a service ag reement with a qualified aquatic maintenance provider to perform routine maintenance, water quality management, and related services for the pools at both parks.
STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE
The current aquatic maintenance services agreement with HASA Inc. is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2026. To ensure the continued operation, safety, and maintenance of the public swimming pools at Lueders Park and Gonzales Park without interruption of services, City Council approval is required to authorize a new t hree (3) year service agreement with Service First for ongoing aquatic maintenance services.
18.18.18.18.18.18. Staff report- Aquatic Pool Maintenance Services Service First
May 20, 2026 Page 2
A Request for Proposals, (RFP) was published on March 25, 2026. A total of two (2) proposals were received. A review committee evaluated and ranked the proposals out of a maximum of 100 points, as shown below:
Ranking Contractor Score
1 Service First 87.7/100
2 California Waters 53.7/100
Service First submitted the most responsive proposal and had the lowest bid. The annual cost for each contractor is listed below:
Contractor Proposal (Cost per year) Repair/Emergency Work Per Hour Service First $234,600.00 $165.00
California Waters $276,020.00 $225.00
FISCAL IMPACT
The annual cost for Fiscal Years 2026 –2027, 2027–2028, and 2028–2029 shall be Two Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($234,600) per fiscal year. The total compensation under the three (3) year agreement term shall not exceed Seven Hundred Three Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($703,800). Funding for these expenditures will be available in Account Number 1001 -840-000-4266, subject to annual City Council budget appropriations and approval.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a three (3) year Service Agreement for professional aquatic pool maintenance services at Lueders Park and Gonzales Park.
BRYAN SPRAGG
DIRECTOR OF RECREATION
APPROVE FOR FORWARDING:
JERRY GROOMES
CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. ___________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A THREE-YEAR SERVICE
AGREEMENT, AND ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER WITH SERVICE FIRST TO
PERFORM AQUATIC POOL MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR LUEDERS PARK AND GONZALES PARK ($703,800).
WHEREAS, the City of Compton is committed to providing safe, clean, and accessible recreational facilities for residents and visitors; and WHEREAS, the City owns and operates public swimming pool facilities at Lueders Park and Gonzales Park that are utilized for recreational programming, swim activities, and public use; and
WHEREAS, the City requires ongoing professional aquatic pool maintenance and related services to ensure the pools operate in compliance with all applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations; and
WHEREAS, maintaining proper pool water chemistry, filtration systems, sanitation standards, and routine inspections is essential to protecting public health and ensuring uninterrupted recreational services; and
WHEREAS, the City issued a solicitation for aquatic pool maintenance services and received two proposals in response. The following bids were submitted:
Contractor Proposal (Cost per year) Repair/Emergency Work Per Hour Service First $234,600.00 $165.00
California Waters $276,020.00 $225.00
WHEREAS, the Department reviewed each company’s proposal to further evaluate experience, references, qualifications, staffing, approach to commercial aquatic pool maintenance, familiarity with the City of Compton, and local hiring , and determined the following ranking out of 100 points:
Ranking Contractor Score
1 Service First 87.7/100
2 California Waters 53.7/100
WHEREAS, Service First demonstrated the experience, qualifications, responsiveness, and operational capacity necessary to provide aquatic maintenance services for municipal recreational facilities; and
WHEREAS, based on these findings, staff recommend awarding the aquatic pool maintenance service agreement to the Service First as the best overall value and in the best interest of the City and community, and
WHEREAS, adoption of this Resolution by the City Council of the City of Compton authorizes the City Manager to execute a three -year Service Agreement and establish the necessary purchase orders with Service First for aquatic pool maintenance services at Lueders Park and Gonzales Park, in an amount not -to-exceed Seven Hundred Three Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($703,800) over the three-year term.
RESOLUTION NO ___________
PAGE 2
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Manag er is hereby authorized, with the advice and approval of the City Attorney, to execute a three (3) year Service Agreement with Service First for aquatic pool maintenance services at Lueders Park and Gonzales Park, and to issue the necessary Purchase Orders in the annual amount of Two Hundred Thirty -Four Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($234,600) for Fiscal Years 2026–2027, 2027–2028, and 2028–2029, for a total service agreement amount not-to-exceed Seven Hundred Three Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($703,800) over the term of the Agreement.
Section 2. That funding for these expenditures shall be appropriated through the adopted Fiscal Year budgets for FY 2026–2027, FY 2027–2028, and FY 2028–2029 within Account No. 1001-840-000-4266 for aquatic pool maintenance services, subject to annual budget approval.
Section 3. That a certified copy of this Resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Clerk, City Attorney, City Manager, Recreation Department, and City Controller.
Section 4. That the Mayor shall sign, and the City Clerk shall attest, to the adoption of this Resolution.
ADOPTED this _____day of ____________, 2026.
_______________________________
EMMA SHARIF
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
ATTEST:
___________________________________
SATRA D. ZURITA
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
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 held on the _____day of ____________, 2026.
RESOLUTION NO ___________
PAGE 3
That said resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS –
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS –
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS –
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS –
______________________________
SATRA D. ZURITA
CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COMPTON AND SERVICE FIRST
REGARDING THE COMMERCIAL SWIMMING POOL MAINTENANCE SERVICES
FOR THE CITY OF COMPTON
This AGREEMENT is made by and between the CITY OF COMPTON, a municipal corporation of the State of California (hereinafter referred to as “CITY”) located at 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California 90220, and SERVICE FIRST . (hereinafter referred to as “ CONTRACTOR”) located at 2510 N Grand Ave, Suite 110 Santa Ana, California 92705 , pursuant to Resolution No________, adopted by the City Council on _____________.
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 professionally perform all services required under this Agreement and shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, utilities, and other resources necessary to provide commercial swimming pool maintenance services for the City of Compton’s commercial swimming pools, as requested by the City.
Scope of Services
Pool Information
Name Lueders Park – William Love Pool Gonzales Park Aquatic Center Gonzales Park Kiddie Pool Gallons 220,000 200,000 gallons 85,000 gallons
Type Lap Pool Lap Pool Wading Pool
Depth 3–11 feet 3–12 feet 1–3 feet
Pool Management
o Prepare for and work with Los Angeles County Department of Public Health for annual pool openings.
o Start up and calibrate pool controllers.
o Balance water chemistry (alkalinity, calcium hardness, pH). o Achieve proper water clarity (metal remover, clarifier). o Brush all pool surfaces.
o Ensure chlorine and pH levels meet inspection requirements. o Fill pools to proper operating levels.
o Vacuum pools to required cleanliness standards.
o Clean, wash, and apply protectant to slides and fiberglass equipment. o Adjust variable-speed drive pumps as needed.
Water Management
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• Water Chemistry Maintenance
o Test pH, chlorine, calcium hardness, alkalinity, and stabilizer levels. o Load chemical feeders and manually add chemicals (calcium, soda ash, bicarb, etc.) when needed.
o Program, calibrate, and clean controller automation systems.
• Record Keeping
o Record all water chemistry test results for each visit. o Document maintenance activities: pump basket cleaning, filter backwashing, etc.
o Document recommended repairs and repairs completed.
• Routine Mechanical Tasks
o Clean pump strainer baskets each visit or as needed.
o Clean skimmer baskets each visit or as needed.
o Backwash filters (see Sand Filtration section).
o Communicate all operational or mechanical concerns to the Parks Maintenance Supervisor.
o Provide annual operational training to designated City staff. o Maintain chemical inventory and notify the Pool Manager of supply needs. o Provide phone consultation regarding water clarity, chemistry, or mechanical issues as needed.
Sand Media Filtration Maintenance (All pools use sand media filtration) • Backwashing
o Weekly under normal conditions.
o Immediately when filter pressure rises 8–10 psi above clean starting pressure. o Contractor shall ensure proper backwash cycle length and confirm clarity of discharge water.
• Rinsing
o Perform rinse cycle after every backwash to settle sand and prevent post-backwash clouding.
• Media Condition Checks
o Quarterly inspection of sand for channeling, clumping, calcification, and displacement.
o Recommend media replacement typically every 3–5 years or as conditions require.
• Filter Vessel Inspection
o Annual examination of laterals, manifolds, gaskets, lids, and filter body. o Report cracks, broken laterals, leaks, or structural failures to the City.
• Sand Filter Cleaning Chemicals
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o Apply sand-filter cleaning agent/degreaser quarterly. o Removes oils, lotions, and organic debris that reduce filtration efficiency.
Chemical Requirements and Frequency
• Primary Sanitization
o Liquid chlorine (sodium hypochlorite 12.5 percent)
o Target: 2–4 ppm
o Frequency: Daily monitoring and feeding; shock weekly or as needed.
• pH Control
o Muriatic acid or CO₂; soda ash to raise pH
o Target: 7.2–7.8
o Frequency: Daily testing and adjustment
• Alkalinity
o Sodium bicarbonate
o Target: 80–120 ppm
o Frequency: Weekly testing and adjustment
• Calcium Hardness
o Calcium chloride
o Target: 200–400 ppm
o Frequency: Monthly testing, adjust monthly/bi-monthly
• Cyanuric Acid (Outdoor UV Stabilizer)
o Cyanuric acid
o Target: 30–50 ppm
o Frequency: Monthly testing, adjust only when needed
• Water Clarity & Preventative Chemicals
o Clarifier: Weekly dose (improves performance of sand filtration) o Metal remover/sequestering agent: Monthly or as needed o Non-copper algaecide: Weekly preventative dose
o Enzyme treatment (recommended): Weekly to reduce oils, scum, and surface buildup
• Shock Treatment
o Cal-Hypo or liquid chlorine super-chlorination
o Frequency: Weekly and after high-use events, rain, or combined chlorine > 0.2 ppm
Chemical Supply
• Contractor shall furnish and supply all chemicals necessary to maintain water chemistry standards required by Los Angeles County Department of Public Services Agreement – Service First
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Health:
o Sodium hypochlorite (liquid chlorine), muriatic acid, soda ash, calcium chloride, cyanuric acid (if applicable), and other balancing agents needed to maintain specified ranges.
• Deliver chemicals in compliance with DOT, EPA, OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and applicable fire codes; ensure proper storage guidance, labeling, and spill kits.
City Responsibilities
• Maintain proper pool water levels.
• Keep required water testing records provided by the Contractor. • Report water quality issues or mechanical problems promptly to the Contractor.
Contractor shall not proceed with any services not specified until the City has approved an itemized cost proposal presented to the City by the Contractor for the requested services.
Contractor agrees to perform all services and furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supplies necessary to complete the work in a professional, workmanlike, timely, and satisfactory manner consistent with the sta ndards required by the City.
Contractor shall be solely responsible for all costs and expenses associated with the performance of services under this Agreement, including but not limited to professional, technical, administrative, and clerical labor, mater ials, tools, equipment, transportation, communication services, and any other resources necessary to fulfill the obligations of this Agreement.
Contractor shall be responsible for employing, supervising, and compensating all personnel necessary to perform the required services. All personnel assigned by the Contractor shall possess the appropriate qualifications, training, licenses, and experience necessary to competently perform their assigned duties. Contractor shall maintain full responsibility for and c ontrol over the performance of its employees, agents, and subcontractors, if any, and shall ensure that all services are performed in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
1.1 Key Personnel.
a) Contractor’s Representative. Contractor hereby designates Bob Wormus, General Manager as Contractor’s Representative, who shall be deemed to be Contractor’s agent with express authority to bind Contractor with respect to all matters requiring Contractor’s approval or authorization.
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designated representative as City’s Representative for this Agreement.
2. Term of Agreement. Contractor agrees to provide the services set forth in this Agreement in a diligent, timely, and professional manner for the duration of the Agreement term commencing on July 1, 2026 and continuing through June 30, 202 9, unless earlier terminated in accord ance with the provisions of this Agreement.
Continuation of this Agreement beyond each fiscal year is subject to City Council appropriation and annual budget approval.
3. Compensation. The method of payment for these services shall be on a monthly invoice basis. Monthly invoices shall not exceed Nineteen Thousand Seven Hundred Sixteen Dollars and Sixty -Six Cents ($19,716.66). The total annual compensation for the swimming pool maintenance services and chemical supplies provided under this Agreement shall not exceed Two Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($234,600) per fiscal year. The total compensation payable under this Agreement shall not exceed Seven Hundred Three Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($703,800) over the three-year term.
No additional compensation shall be paid to the Contractor unless there is a written change in the scope of services or scope of the project approved by the City. In the event of a change in the scope of services or project, any adjustment to the total compensation shall be negotiated between the Contractor and the City and shall not become effective unless authorized in writing by both parties.
Progress payments may be made in arrears for services satisfactorily performed by the Contractor. If the Contractor fails to complete the service in accordance with the agreed-upon schedule and performance standards, the City shall have the right to delay payment and/or terminate this Agreement in accordance with the provisions set forth herein.
Contractor shall be reimbursed within thirty (30) days, or as promptly as fiscal procedures may permit, upon receipt and approval by the City of itemized invoice(s) for services completed. Invoice(s) shall be submitted no later than forty -five (45) calendar days following the performance of services for which the Contractor seeks payment.
Invoice(s) shall be delivered or mailed to the City Controller’s Department at the following address:
City of Compton
Controller’s Department
205 South Willowbrook Avenue
Compton, California 90220
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The Contractor shall adhere to all applicable federal, state, county, and local laws, regulations, codes, ordinances, and public health requirements governing public aquatic facilities and the performance of services under this Agreement.
In the event of termination of this Agreement, the Contractor shall be entitled only to non -disputed compensation for the reasonable value of services sati sfactorily performed through the effective date of termination; provided, however, that the City may condition payment upon the Contractor’s delivery to the City of all City property, records, reports, documents, and materials associated with the performance of this Agreement.
4. Adjustment for Reduction in Services In the event that one or more City swimming pools subject to this Agreement becomes temporarily or permanently non - operational, closed, or unavailable for use due to maintenance, repairs , construction, emergency conditions, budgetary limitations, or at the direction of the City, the City may adjust the monthly compensation payable to the Contractor to reflect the reduced scope of required services.
Such adjustment may include a reduction in compensation associated with labor, chemicals, routine maintenance, inspections, and any other services no longer required for the affected facility. The City shall provide written notice to the Contractor identifying the affected facility and the effective date of the compensation adjustment.
Any adjustment in compensation shall be incorporated through written documentation approved by the City and maintained as part of the Agreement records.
Suspension or reduction of services at a non -operational faci lity shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement by the City.
5. Safety.
5.1 Contractor shall have overall responsibility for safety precautions and programs in the performance of the services.
5.2 Contractor shall seek to avoid injury, loss or damage to persons or property by taking reasonable steps to protect:
a) Employees and all other persons at the location where services are rendered (“Site”); and
b) Materials and equipment stored on the Site or off
the Site at locations for use in performance of the services; and c) Contractor shall designate a qualified representative responsible for overseeing safety practices related to the services performed under this Agreement.
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5.3 Contractor shall designate an individual at the Site of the assigned project in the employ of Contractor who shall act as Contractor’s designated safety representative with a duty to prevent accidents.
5.4 Losses not insured under property insurance which may ar ise from the performance of the services, to the extent of the negligence attributed to such acts or omissions of Contractor or anyone for whose acts Contractor may be liable, shall be promptly remedied by Contractor at Contractor’s cost and without reimbursement by City as a cost of services, or in any other manner.
5.5 If City deems any part of the services or Site unsafe, City may require Contractor, without assuming responsibility for Contractor’s safety program, t o immediately stop performance of the services or take corrective measures. Neither City’s order nor Contractor’s action in response thereto shall be the basis for adjustment in the contract price or contract time.
5.6 Contractor shall immediately notify the C ity of any illegal dumping of hazardous materials and other emergency public safety issues observed at the Sites where services are performed.
5.7 Contractor shall maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals used under this Agreement and shall ens ure all chemical handling, storage, transportation, and disposal practices comply with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, and applicable fire and environmental regulations.
6. Indemnity. Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Compton, including its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers (collectively referred to herein as the “City”), from and against any and all claims, demands, damages, liabilities, losses, actions, judgments, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and defense costs, arising out of or related to the negligent acts, errors, omissions, or willful misconduct of the Contractor, its employees, agents, subcontractors, or anyone directly or indirectly employed by or acting on behalf of the C ontractor in connection with the performance of this Agreement.
Such indemnification shall include, but not be limited to, claims involving bodily injury, illness, death, property damage, or Workers’ Compensation claims arising from the Contractor’s operations or performance under this Agreement, including the operations of subcontractors.
This indemnification obligation shall not apply to claims, damages, liabilities, or losses arising solely from the negligence or willful misconduct of the City.
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7. Insurance. The Contractor shall not commence services under this Contract until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that it has secured all insurance required under this section. In addition, Contractor shall not allow any subcontractor to commence services on any subcontract until it has secured all insurance required under this section.
As a condition precedent to the effectiveness of this Contract for services to be performed hereunder and without limiting the Contractor’s indemnification of th e 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.
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. Contractor agrees to suspend and cease all operations hereunder during such period of time as the required insurance coverage is not in effect and evidence of insurance has not been furnished to the City.
7.1 Minimum Scope of Insurance. 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. 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 services.
All insurance required hereunder shall be primary with respect to any insurance maintained by the City and shall not call on the City’s program for contributions. Program(s) of insurance shall include:
a) Commercial General Liability. Contractor shall provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement a policy of Commercial General Liability Insu rance, inclusive of personal injury liability and broad form property damage coverage, in an amount not less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence. The coverage shall be written on an occurrence basis.
Claims made coverage is not acceptable.
b) Automobile 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”. c) Workers' Compensation. Workers' Compensation Insurance, as required by the State of California and Employer's Liability Insurance, with a limit of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per accident for bodily injury and disease. Wor kers' Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance may not be required if Contractor has no employees and provides, to City's satisfaction, a declaration stating this.
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if they include any limiting provision or endorsement that has not been submitted to the City for approval.
a) The policy of insurance required by Section 7.1.a (Commercial General Liability) shall be endorsed to provide the following:
(1) Additional Insured: The City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be named as “additional
insured” with regard to liability and defense of suits or claims arising out of the performance of the Agreement.
(2) Cancellation: Required insurance policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City, except ten (10) days written notice shall be provided for non-payment of premium.
b) The policy of insurance required by Secti on 6.1.b (Automobile Liability) shall be endorsed to provide the following:
(1) Cancellation: Required insurance policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City, exce pt ten (10) days written notice shall be provided for non-payment of premium.
c) The policy or policies of insurance required by Section 6.1.c (Workers' Compensation) shall be endorsed to provide the following:
(1) Waiver of Subrogation: A waiver of subrogation stating that the insurer waives all rights of subrogation against the indemnified parties.
(2) Cancellation: Required insurance policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City, except ten (10) days written notice shall be provided for non-payment of premium.
7.3 Waiver of Subrogation. Required insurance coverages shall not prohibit Contractor from waiving the right of subrogation prior to a loss. Contractor shall waive all subrogation rights against the indemnified parties. Policies shall contain or be endorsed to contain such provisions.
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7.4 Deductible. Any deductible or self-insured retention must be approved in writing by the City and shall protect the indemnified parties in the same manner and to the same extent as they would have been protected had the policy or policies not contained a deductible or self-insured retention.
7.5 Evidence of Insurance. The Contractor, concurrently with the execution of the Contract, and as a condition precedent to the effectiveness thereof, shall deliver certified copies of the required policies to the City. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. At least fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration of any such policy, evidence of insurance showing that such insurance coverage has been renewed or extended shall be filed with the City. If such coverage is cancelled or reduced, Contractor shall, within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice of such cancellation or reduction of coverage, file with the City evidence of insurance showing that the required insurance has been reinstated or has been provided through another insurance company or companies.
7.6 Acceptability of Insurers. Each such policy shall be from a company or companies with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII and authorized to do business in the State of California, or otherwise allowed to place insurance through surplus line brokers under applicable provisions of the California Insurance Code or any federal law.
7.7 Insurance for Subcontractors. All subcontractors shall be included as additional insureds under the Contractor's policies, or the Contractor shall be responsible for causing subcontractors to purchase the appropriate insurance in compliance with the terms of these Insur ance Requirements, including adding the City as an “additional insured” to the subcontractor's policies.
8. Nondiscriminatory Employment Practices. During the performance of this Contract, the Contractor agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, sex, creed, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliatio n, handicap or belief in accordance with requirements of City, State or Federal laws and regulations. The Contractor will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to the ir race, sex, creed, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, handicap or belief. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoffs or termination; rates of pay or Services Agreement – Service First
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other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The Contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.
In the event of the Contractor’s noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this Contract, this Contract may be canceled, terminated or suspended in whole or in part.
9. Successor and Assigns. City and the Contractor each binds themselves, their partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives to the other party hereto and to partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives of such other party in respect to all covenants, agreements and obligations contained in the Contract Documents. Neither party to the Agreement shall assign the Contract or sublet it in whole or part without the written consent of the other, nor shall the Contractor assign any monies due or to become due to it hereunder, without the previous written consent of the City. Any attempted assignment of this Contract without the written consent of both parties is void.
10. Independent Contractor Status. Contractor, its officers, employees, subcontractors, agents and volunteers (collectively hereinafter the “Contractor”), is a wholly independent Contractor and not an officer, employee, subcontractor or agent of the City. Neither the City nor any of its officers, employees, agents or volunteers shall have any control over the conduct of the Contractor, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement. Contractor expressly warrants that while engaged in carrying out and complying with any terms and conditions of this Agreement that Contractor shall not at any time or in any manner, represent that Contractor is in any manner officers, employees, agents or volunteers of the City. Contractor shall obtain no rights to retirement, health care or any other benefit that accrue to City officials, officers , or employees. Contractor expressly waives any claim to such rights.
11. Subcontracting. Except as may be agreed to by the City, Contractor will not subcontract any portion of the services without prior written approval of City Manager or his/her designee. If Contractor subcontracts any of the services, Contractor will be fully responsible to City for the acts, errors and omissions of Contractor's subcontractor and of the persons either directly or indirectly employed by the subcontractor, as Contractor is for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by Contractor. Nothing contained in this Agreement will create any contractual relationship between any subcontractor of Contractor and City. Contractor will be responsible for payment of subcontractors. Contractor will bind every subcontractor and every subcontractor of a subcontractor by the terms of this Agreement applicable to Contractor's services unless specifically noted to the contrary in the subcontract and approved in writing by City.
12. Other Contractors. The City reserves the right to employ other Contractors in connection with the services.
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permits, licenses and certificates that may be required in connection with the performance of services by Contractor.
Prior to, or at the time of execution of this Agreement, the Contractor shall purchase a business license permit in conf ormance with Section 9-1.2 of the Compton Municipal Code.
14. Termination. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, this Agreement may be terminated as follows:
14.1 If the Contractor becomes insolvent; that is, it has ceased to pay its debts in the ordinary course of business or cannot pay its debts as they become due, whether or not it has committed an act of bankruptcy, and whether or not insolvent within the meaning of the federal Bankruptcy law, then, the City may, without prejudice to any o ther right or remedy and after giving the Contractor five (5) days written notice, terminate this Agreement.
14.2 If the Contractor persistently or repeatedly refuses or fails, except in cases for which extensions of time are provided, to supply enough properly skilled workers, property or material, or if he fails to make prompt payment to subcontractors or for materials or labor, or he persistently disregards laws, ordinances, rules, regulations or orders of any public authority having jurisdiction, then, the City may, without prejudice to any other right or remedy and after giving the Contractor five (5) days written notice, terminate this Agreement.
14.3 If the Contractor fails to perform or breaches any material obligation under this Agreement, then, the City may, without prejudice to any other right or remedy and after giving the Contractor five (5) days written notice, terminate this Agreement.
14.4 This Agreement is subject to annual appropriation and budget approval by the City Council. The City may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice to the Contractor. In such event, Contractor shall be compensated for services satisfactorily performed through the effective date of termination.
If the City gives notice of ter mination, Contractor shall cease immediately all services in progress unless otherwise directed in writing by the City. Upon termination, Contractor shall furnish to the City a final invoice for services performed.
15. Force Majeure. In the event that performance by either party is rendered impossible (permanently or temporarily) due to acts of war, acts of terrorism, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, or other natural occurrences, strikes, work slowdowns, lockouts (other than lockout by Contractor or any of Contractor’s subcontractors), or other Services Agreement – Service First
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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 perf ormance impossible. In such case, City shall be responsible for payment of all expenses incurred to the point at which this Contract is terminated.
16. Waivers. A waiver by either party to this Agreement of any breach of any term, covenant or condition c ontained 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.
17. Amendments. This Agreement may be modified or amended only by written document executed by both Contractor and 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.
18. Notice. All notices, demands or requests to be given under this Agreement shall be given in writing and conclusively shall be deemed received when: (a) delivered personally, or (b) on the fifth day after the deposit thereof in the United States mail, postage prepaid and addressed as hereinafter provided, or (c) one business day after sent by facsimile transmission.
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2510 N Grand Ave., Suite #110
Santa Ana, CA. 92705
Attn: Bob Wormus, General Manager
714-788-4589 or 714-573-2253 (Cell)
[email protected]
City: City of Compton
205 South Willowbrook Avenue
Compton, CA 90220
Attn: Bryan Spragg, Director of Parks and
Recreation
(310) 605-3060
With copy to: City of Compton
205 South Willowbrook Avenue
Compton, California 90220
Attn: City Manager
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19. Contractor’s Books and Records. Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate ledgers, books of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, reports, and all other records or documents relating to the services performed, costs incurred, expenditures, and disbursements charged to the City under this Agreement for the period and in the manner required by applicable laws governing audits of public agencies and public expenditures.
Contractor shall also retain all records and supporting documentation necessary to demonstrate compliance with and performance of the obligations set forth in this Agreement.
All records required to be maintained pursuant to this Agreement shall be made available for inspection, review, or audit by the City or its authorized representative during regular business hours upon reasonable written notice. Copies of such records shall be provided to the City at the City’s expense when practical to do so. If providing copies is not practical, the records sha ll be made available for inspection at the Contractor’s principal place of business or at another mutually agreed-upon location. All reports, logs, records, and documents prepared pursuant to this Agreement shall become the property of the City upon request or termination of the Agreement.
20. Examination and Audit. This Contract shall be subject to examination and audit of the City , State Auditor of the State of California and/or any duly authorized representative of the federal government, at the request of the City, or as part of any audit of the City, for a period of three (3) years, or longer if required by law, after final payment under this Agreement.
21. Extent of Agreement. This Agreement and any attachments hereto, constitute 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. Neither party has been induced to make or enter into this Agreement by reason of promise, agreement, representation, statement or warranty other than as herein contained. Nothing in this Agreement shall create any contractual relations between any subcontractor and the City.
22. Governing Law, Jurisdiction and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of California. In the event of litigation between the parties, venue shall lie exclusive ly in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of Los Angeles, state of California, and the Parties waive all provisions of law providing for a change of venue in these proceedings to any other county.
Should any part of this Agreement be declared by a final decision by a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional, invalid, or beyond the authority of either party to enter into or carry out, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Agreement, which shall continue in full force and effect, provided that Services Agreement – Service First
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the remainder of this Agreement, absent the unexcised portion, can be reasonably interpreted to give effect to the intentions of the parties.
23. Waiver of Jury Trial. Contractor voluntarily waives i ts right to a jury trial of any cause of action, claim, counter -claim or cross -complaint in any action, proceeding or hearing on any matter whatsoever arising out of, or in any way connected with, this Agreement, the relationship between City and Contracto r, Contractor’s performance on each project, or the enforcement of any remedy under any law, statute or regulation now or hereafter in effect. Contractor shall include this provision for waiver of jury trial right in its contracts with its subcontractors who provide services on any assigned projects, waiving the right of a jury trial in any action involving City as a party, whether by joinder, consolidation, counter-claim, cross-complaint or otherwise.
24. Federal and State Withholding Taxes. Contractor shall be responsible for paying when due all federal and state income withholding taxes for all earnings under this Agreement. Contractor agrees to indemnify City for any claims, costs, losses, fees, penalties, interest, or damages suffered by City resulting from Contractor’s failure to comply with this provision. Contractor shall be responsible for paying all federal and state income withholding taxes for all earnings under this Agreement.
25. Miscellaneous. No provision of this Agreement is to be interpreted for or against either party because that party or that party’s legal representative drafted such provision.
Should either party hereto, or any representative, successor or assign of either party hereto, resort to litigation to enforce the provisio ns of this Agreement, the party or parties prevailing in such litigation shall be entitled, in addition to such other relief as may be granted, to recover its or their reasonable attorney’s fees and costs in such litigation from the party or parties against whom enforcement is sought.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Contractor has executed this Agreement and the City, by its City Manager, who is authorized to do so, has executed this Agreement.
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By: ________________________________ Dated:______________ Bob Wormus, General Manager
City of Compton
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By: ________________________________ Dated:_____________ Bryan Spragg, Director of Parks & Recreation
Approved by:
By: ________________________________ Dated:_____________ Jerry Groomes, City Manager
Approved as to form:
By: ________________________________ Dated:_____________ Law Division
ATTEST:
By: ________________________________ Dated:_____________ Satra Zurita, City Clerk
June 9, 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 EXECUTE A FIVE-YEAR
LEASE-PURCHASE FINANCING AGREEMENT AND ESTABLISH A
PURCHASE ORDER WITH LEASE SERVICING CENTER, INC. DBA NCL
GOVERNMENT CAPITAL FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THREE STREET
SWEEPERS IN AN ANNUAL AMOUNT OF FOUR HUNDRED ONE
THOUSAND SEVENTY-TWO DOLLARS AND SIXTY-TWO CENTS
($401,072.62) AND APPROVING A ONE-YEAR AGREEMENT AND
ESTABLISHING A PURCHASE ORDER WITH SWEEPING CORP OF
AMERICA (SCA) FOR STREET SWEEPING SERVICES IN THE
AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION FOUR HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND
THREE HUNDRED TWENTY DOLLARS ($1,408,320.00)
SUMMARY
The adoption of this resolution will authorize the City Manager to execute a five-year lease-purchase financing agreement and establish a purchase order with Lease Servicing Center, Inc. DBA NCL Government Capital for the acquisition of three street sweepers in an annual amount of Four Hundred One Thousand Seventy-Two Dollars and Sixty-Two Cents ($401,072.62) and approving a one-year agreement and establishing a purchase order with Sweeping Corp of America (SCA) for street sweeping services in the amount of One Million Four Hundred Eight Thousand Three Hundred Twenty Dollars ($1,408,320.00)
BACKGROUND
The City currently relies on contracted street sweeping services to maintain public streets, support storm water compliance requirements and preserve public cleanliness standards.
Existing operational demands, increasing regulatory requirements and escalating service costs have made it necessary for the City to transition toward ownership and operation of municipal street sweeping equipment.
Staff evaluated available procurement and financing options and determined that a lease- purchase structure is the most financially responsible method for acquiring critical fleet equipment while preserving General Fund flexibility.
The City elected to lease-purchase three street sweepers due to the significant capital cost, extended manufacturing timeline and long-term operational need for reliable fleet equipment. The sweepers require approximately 240 days to manufacture and deliver,
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making advance procurement necessary to avoid future service interruptions and equipment shortages.
STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE
Using the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing advantage, the total acquisition cost of $2,005,363.10 will be financed through annual payments of $401,072.62 over five years.
This structure allows the City to distribute the financial impact across multiple fiscal years rather than utilizing a substantial one-time expenditure from the General Fund.
The lease-purchase agreement includes a nominal $1.00 end-of-term purchase option, allowing the City to assume ownership of the equipment upon completion of the financing term. This approach provides a cost-effective long-term investment in the City’s infrastructure and public works operations.
The financing structure provides several operational and financial benefits, including:
Preserving current cash reserves and budget flexibility Allowing immediate procurement of critical public works equipment Supporting the planned replacement of contracted sweeping services beginning in FY 2027/2028
Supporting continued street maintenance, environmental compliance and public cleanliness standards
Locking in fixed annual payments for predictable budgeting Utilizing tax-exempt municipal financing to reduce borrowing costs Providing staff route training
Providing staff maintenance training
Establishing maintenance support through Municipal Maintenance Equipment located in Norwalk
Staff also recommends approval of a one-year Sourcewell agreement with Sweeping Corp of America (SCA) in the amount of $1,408,320.00. The agreement includes approximately 23,472 curb miles and reflects a reduced prevailing wage rate of $60.00 per curb mile.
Municipal street sweeping is fundamentally an environmental compliance function mandated under the Federal Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) storm water permit requirements.
Street sweeping differs substantially from construction-related sweeping due to its regulatory purpose, specialized equipment and daily operational nature. Applying prevailing wage classifications to municipal street sweeping operations is inconsistent with the nature of the work and the legislative intent of prevailing wage statues.
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Cities throughout California are experiencing substantial cost increases ranging from approximately 85 percent to more than 500 percent for equivalent levels of service due to prevailing wage requirements. In some jurisdictions, prevailing wage classifications require compensation levels exceeding $200,000 annually for street sweeping operators.
For the City of Compton, projected impacts are estimated at approximately $800,000 annually.
These escalating costs divert limited municipal resources away from essential services including infrastructure maintenance and other critical community programs, creating increasing financial pressures on local governments statewide.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total lease-purchase acquisition cost for the three street sweepers is $2,005,363.10, financed over five years at annual payments of Four Hundred One Thousand Seventy- Two Dollars and Sixty-Two Cents ($401,072.62).
The one-year sweeping services agreement with SCA totals One Million Four Hundred Eight Thousand Three Hundred Twenty Dollars ($1,408,320.00) and includes 23,472 curb miles annually at a reduced prevailing wage rate of $60.00 per curb mile.
First annual payment for street sweepers $ 401,072.62 Agreement with SCA $1,408,320.00
Total $1,809,392.62
Funds in the amount of Four Hundred One Thousand Seventy-Two Dollars and Sixty- Two Cents ($401,072.62) will be available in the Public Works Street Maintenance Department’s Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget in Account No. 1004-720-000-4333 and funds in the amount of One Million Four Hundred Eight Thousand Three Hundred Twenty Dollars ($1,408,320.00) will be available in the Public Works Street Maintenance Department’s Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget in Account No. 1004-720-000-4266 for this expenditure.
Funding for annual payments will be allocated in future fiscal year budgets.
ALTERNATIVE
No alternative is recommended at this time.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the proposed lease-purchase financing agreement and related service agreement will allow the City to secure critical public works equipment, maintain Staff Report – Resolution Authorizing Agreement and P.O.
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uninterrupted street weeping operations and continue meeting environmental compliance obligations while transitioning toward a more sustainable street sweeping program.
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 EXECUTE A FIVE-YEAR LEASE-
PURCHASE FINANCING AGREEMENT AND ESTABLISH A PURCHASE
ORDER WITH LEASE SERVICING CENTER, INC. DBA NCL GOVERNMENT
CAPITAL FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THREE STREET SWEEPERS IN AN
ANNUAL AMOUNT OF FOUR HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND SEVENTY-TWO
DOLLARS AND SIXTY-TWO CENTS ($401,072.62) AND APPROVING A ONE-
YEAR AGREEMENT AND ESTABLISHING A PURCHASE ORDER WITH
SWEEPING CORP OF AMERICA (SCA) FOR STREET SWEEPING SERVICES
IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION FOUR HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY DOLLARS ($1,408,320.00)
WHEREAS, the City currently relies on contracted street sweeping services to maintain public streets, support storm water compliance requirements and preserve cleanliness standards; and
WHEREAS, increasing regulatory requirements and escalating service costs have made it necessary for the City to transition toward ownership and operation of municipal street sweeping equipment; and
WHEREAS, staff evaluated procurement and financing options and determined that a lease-purchase structure is the most financially responsible method for acquiring critical fleet equipment; and
WHEREAS, the total acquisition cost of the lease-purchase with NCL Government Capital for three street sweepers is $2,005,363.10, and will be financed through annual payments of $401,072.62 over five years; and
WHEREAS, to avoid service interruptions, staff recommends approval of a one- year service agreement with Sweeping Corp of America (SCA) in the amount of $1,408,320.00; and
WHEREAS, the costs of the first annual payment for the street sweepers and agreement with SCA is as follows:
First annual payment for street sweepers $ 401,072.62 Agreement with SCA $1,408,320.00
Total $1,809,392.62
WHEREAS, funds in the amount of Four Hundred One Thousand Seventy-Two Dollars and Sixty-Two Cents ($401,072.62) will be available in the Public Works Street Maintenance Department’s Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget in Account No. 1004-720-000- 4333 and funds in the amount of One Million Four Hundred Eight Thousand Three Hundred Twenty Dollars ($1,408,320.00) will be available in the Public Works Street Maintenance Department’s Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget in Account No. 1004-720-000- 4266. for this expenditure; and
WHEREAS, funding for annual payments will be allocated in future fiscal year budgets.
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 execute a five-year lease-purchase agreement (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2031) with NCL Government Capital for three street sweepers in the amount of $2,005,363.10, financed over five years at annual payments of Four Hundred One Thousand Seventy-Two Dollars and Sixty-Two Cents ($401,072.62).
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Section 2.That the City Manager is hereby authorized to establish a purchase order annually in the amount of Four Hundred One Thousand Seventy-Two Dollars and Sixty-Two Cents ($401,072.62) with NCL Government Capital. Funding for this expenditure will be available in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget in Account No. 1004-720- 000-4333.
Section 3. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a one-year service agreement (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027) with SCA for street sweeping services in the amount of One Million Four Hundred Eight Thousand Three Hundred Twenty Dollars ($1,408,320.00).
Section 4.That the City Manager is hereby authorized to establish a purchase order in the amount of One Million Four Hundred Eight Thousand Three Hundred Twenty Dollars ($1,408,320.00) with SCA. Funding for this expenditure will be available in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget in Account No. 1004-720-000-4266.
Section 5. 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 6.That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.
ADOPTED this ________ day of _________________, 2026.
EMMA SHARIF
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
ATTEST:
____________________________________
SATRA D. ZURITA
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss
CITY OF COMPTON )
I, Satra D. Zurita, City Clerk of the City of Compton, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Compton, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk at a regular meeting thereof held on this ________ day of ___________________, 2026.
That said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS-
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS-
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS-
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS-
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SATRA D. ZURITA
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF COMPTON
AND
SCA of CA, LLC.
This AGREEMENT is made by and between the CITY OF COMPTON, a municipal corporation of the State of California (hereinafter referred to as “CITY”) located at 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California 90220, and SCA of CA, LLC. (hereinafter referred to as “CONTRACTOR”) located at 4141 Rockside Rd., Suite 100, Seven Hills, Ohio 44131.
AGREEMENT:
That the CITY and CONTRACTOR, for the consideration, terms and conditions herein described, mutually agree as follows:
1. SCOPE OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY CONTRACTOR:
CONTRACTOR shall perform, in a professional manner, everything required to be performed, shall provide and furnish all the labor, materials, necessary tools, expendable equipment and all utility and transportation services for the provision of providing Citywide Street Sweeping Services, which shall include, but not be limited to: street sweeping services on designated arterial, collector, commercial, residential, raised median curbs and 100% of all painted median surfaces, and industrial streets: alleys; cul-de-sacs; street center lines and traffic signal island curbs; street crossing and gutters; and City-owned parking lots (including cleaning behind parking bumpers); emergency call-outs, extraordinary weather, special events and non-routine sweeping.
Contractor will be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy and coordination of the work. Contractor will, without additional compensation, correct or revise any errors or deficiencies in the work.
Contractor shall bear all costs associated with this work, including, but not limited to all professional, technical, clerical services, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, telephone, etc., used by Contractor in connection with this work. Contractor will be responsible for employing or engaging all persons necessary to perform the services. All of Contractor’s staff will be qualified by training and experience to perform their assigned tasks. Contractor will give its personal attention to the fulfillment of the provisions of this Contract by all of its employees and subcontractors, if any, and will keep the services under its control.
Contractor shall utilize Alternative-Fueled Vehicles. All vehicles used to provide street sweeping services must not receive power by gasoline or diesel fuel and emit hydrocarbon, carbon monoxide, or nitrogen oxide.
2. KEY PERSONNEL:
a. Contractor’s Representative. Contractor hereby designates Rick Anderson, District Sales Manager of Contractor as Contractor’s Representative, who shall be deemed to be Contractor’s agent with express authority to bind Contractor with respect to all matters requiring Contractor’s approval or authorization.
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2 b. City’s Representative. City hereby designates the Public Works Street Maintenance Department, Street Superintendent or his/her designated representative as City’s Representative for this Agreement.
3. COMPENSATION:
The method of payment for the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be based on a fee-for-services basis, billable at the unit price rates specified within the CONTRACTOR’s Proposal. It is understood and agreed between the parties that the maximum compensation payable for the services to be provided by the CONTRACTOR during Fiscal Year 2026-27 of this Agreement and shall be limited to a not-to-exceed amount of One Million Four Hundred Eight Thousand Three Hundred Twenty Dollars ($1,408,320.00).
The total sum 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 services or the scope of the project. In the instance of a change in the scope of services or scope of the project, adjustment to the compensation may be negotiated between the CONTRACTOR and the CITY. Adjustment in the compensation will not be effective until authorized and approved by contract amendment.
Progress payments may be made in arrears based on the percentage of work and deliverables completed by the CONTRACTOR. If CONTRACTOR fails to perform the required services according to schedule or other provisions of this Agreement, the CITY shall have the right to delay payment and/or terminate this Agreement in accordance with the provisions noted herein.
CONTRACTOR shall be reimbursed within thirty (30) days, or as promptly as fiscal procedures may permit, upon receipt by the CITY of itemized and detailed invoices for services completed. Invoices shall be submitted no later than 45 calendar days after the performance of work for which the CONTRACTOR is billing. Invoices shall be delivered or mailed to the Public Works Department - Street Superintendent at the following address: City of Compton, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California 90220.
The CONTRACTOR is required to comply with all federal, state and local laws and ordinances applicable to the work.
In the event of termination, the CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to compensation for the undisputed reasonable value of services performed to the effective date of termination; provided, however, that the CITY may condition payment of such compensation upon the CONTRACTOR’s delivery to the CITY of any and all CITY property, documents, reports, records, materials and work product associated with the performance of this Agreement.
4. TERM OF AGREEMENT:
The term of this Agreement shall be for Citywide Street Sweeping Services for a period of one (1) year, beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with two (2) one-year options to extend, unless terminated earlier as provided herein.
5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS:
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3 CONTRACTOR, its officers, employees, subcontractors, agents and volunteers (collectively hereinafter the “Contractor”), is a wholly independent Contractor and not an officer, employee, subcontractor or agent of the CITY. Neither the CITY nor any of its officers, employees, agents or volunteers shall have any control over the conduct of the CONTRACTOR, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement. CONTRACTOR expressly warrants that while engaged in carrying out and complying with any terms and conditions of this Agreement that CONTRACTOR shall not at any time or in any manner, represent that CONTRACTOR is in any manner officers, employees, agents or volunteers of the CITY. CONTRACTOR shall obtain no rights to retirement, health care or any other benefit that accrue to CITY officials, officers, or employees. CONTRACTOR expressly waives any claim to such rights. a. Professional Standards. The manner and means used by Contractor to perform the services required by the City are at the sole discretion and control of the Contractor.
Contractor’s services, and the result thereof, will be performed with and be the product of a high degree of professional skill and expertise and in conformance with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and guidelines. If, for any reason, Contractor personnel performing services under this Contract fail or are unable to perform the services required hereunder to City’s reasonable satisfaction, City shall provide Contractor with written notice setting forth the nature and extent of City’s issue and Contractor shall promptly remove the personnel from the City’s project/work and shall replace the personnel with other personnel of equivalent experience and qualifications.
b.The payment(s) made to Contractor pursuant to the Contract will be the full and complete compensation to which Contractor is entitled. City will not make federal or state tax withholdings on behalf of Contractor or its agents, employees or subcontractors. City will not pay any workers’ compensation insurance, retirement contributions or unemployment contributions on behalf of Contractor or its employees or subcontractors. Contractor agrees to indemnify and pay City within thirty (30) days for any tax, retirement contribution, social security, overtime payment, unemployment payment or workers’ compensation payment which City may be required to make on behalf of Contractor or any agent, employee, or subcontractor of Contractor for work done under this Agreement. At the Contractor’s election, City may deduct the amounts paid pursuant to this section, from any balance owing to Contractor.
6. SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNMENT AND DELEGATION:
CITY and the CONTRACTOR each binds themselves, their partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives to the other party hereto and to partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives of such other party in respect to all covenants, agreements and obligations contained in the Contract Documents. Neither party to the Agreement shall assign the Contract or sublet it in whole or part without the written consent of the other, nor shall the CONTRACTOR assign any monies due or to become due to it hereunder, without the previous written consent of the CITY. Any attempted assignment of this Contract without the written consent of both parties is void.
7. NONDISCRIMINATORY EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES:
During the performance of this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, sex, creed, Citywide Street Sweeping Services Agreement
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4 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.
8. INDEMNIFICATION:
CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and save harmless the CITY, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers (collectively hereinafter the “City”), against any and all damages to property or injuries to or death of any person or persons, including property and employees or agents of the CITY and shall defend, indemnify and save the CITY from any and all liability and expense including defense costs and legal fees, and claims, demands, suits, actions or proceedings of any kind or nature, including Workers’ Compensation claims, of or by anyone whomsoever in any way resulting from or arising out of the negligent or intentional acts or omissions for CONTRACTOR, its officers, employees, subcontractors or agents on account of the performance or character of this work.
This indemnification and hold harmless obligation does not extend to claims arising out of the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the CITY.
9. INSURANCE:
A. CONTRACTOR, by executing this Agreement, hereby certifies:
(1) “I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which requires every employer to be insured against liability for Worker’s Compensation or to undertake 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 Citywide Street Sweeping Services Agreement
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5 of any non-payment of premium(s). Failure on the part of the Contractor to procure or maintain insurance shall constitute a material breach upon which the CITY may immediately terminate this Agreement.
All insurance required hereunder shall be primary with respect to any insurance maintained by the City and shall not call on the City’s program for contributions. Program(s) of insurance shall include:
1. General Liability. CONTRACTOR shall provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement a policy of Commercial General Liability Insurance, inclusive of personal injury liability and broad form property damage coverage, in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. The coverage shall be written on an occurrence basis. Claims made coverage is not acceptable.
2. Workers’ Compensation Insurance. CONTRACTOR shall provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement a program of Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Employer’s Liability Insurance in an amount and form to meet all applicable requirements of the State Labor Code and which specifically covers all persons providing services by or on behalf of the CONTRACTOR and all risks to such persons under the Agreement.
3. Automotive Liability. A program of insurance with a limit of liability of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) for each accident. Such insurance shall include coverage for all “owned”, “hired” and “non-owned” vehicles, or coverage for “any auto”.
4. Insurance Endorsements.The liability insurance policy(ies) shall be endorsed with the following language:
.aThe City of Compton and its respective elected and appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are to be named and covered as “additional insureds” with respect to liability arising out of the activities of the CONTRACTOR. .bThe insurer waives all rights of subrogation against the CITY. .cAny failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the CITY.
.dIdentity of the insured(s).
Insurance coverage specified herein constitutes the minimum requirements and said requirements shall in no way lessen or limit the liability of the CONTRACTOR under the terms of the Agreement. The CONTRACTOR is advised that the CITY does not carry Contractor’s Risk insurance, and the Contractor shall obtain its own coverage. CONTRACTOR shall procure and maintain, at its own costs and expense, any additional kinds and amounts of insurance that, in its own judgment, may be necessary for its proper protection of the work. CONTRACTOR shall ensure any and all contracts with its Trade Contractors performing services under this Agreement meet the insurance requirements of this Agreement.
10. PERMITS AND LICENSES:
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6 CONTRACTOR, at its own expense, during the term of this Agreement, shall obtain and maintain all appropriate business and professional permits, licenses and certificates that may be required in connection with the performance of services by the CONTRACTOR.
Upon execution of this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall show evidence of a business license permit in conformance with Section 9-1.2 of the Compton Municipal Code.
11. WARRANTIES:
CONTRACTOR warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or persons, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the CONTRACTOR, to solicit or secure this Agreement and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person other than a bona fide employee working solely for the CONTRACTOR, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or contingent fee. For breach or violation of this warranty, the CITY has the right to annul this Agreement without liability; pay only for the value of the work actually performed, or in its discretion to deduct from the contract price or consideration, or otherwise recover the full amount of such commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee.
12. FEDERAL AND STATE WITHHOLDING TAXES:
CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for paying when due all federal and state income withholding taxes for all earnings under this Agreement. CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify CITY for any claims, costs, losses, fees, penalties, interest, or damages suffered by CITY resulting from CONTRACTOR’s failure to comply with this provision.
13. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW:
All services rendered hereunder shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of relevant local, State and Federal laws, including compliance with the Air Quality Management District (AQMD) standards and orders.
a. Water Pollution Control/Best Management Practices (BMPs). Contractor, without limitation, shall be responsible to provide and implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) to comply with National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) standards and practices. The Contractor shall be responsible, to the fullest extent possible, not to permit any contaminants, including soil, to enter any drainage system. Contractor shall be responsible to maintain equipment so that oil, grease, gasoline, diesel fuel, et al., does not contaminate areas subject to run-off. The Contractor shall fully indemnify the City for any pollution damage and/or cleaning costs. BMPs shall be defined as any program, technology, process, site, criteria, operating method, measure or device that controls, prevents, removes or reduces pollution.
The City, as permittee, is subject to enforcement actions by the State Water Resources Control Board, Environmental Protection Agency and private citizens.
The City may assess the Contractor a penalty of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for each calendar day that the Contractor has not fully implemented the BMPs specified for the contract and/or is otherwise in noncompliance with these provisions.
In addition, the City may deduct, from the payments due the Contractor, the total amount of any fines levied on the City, plus legal and staff costs, as a result of the Citywide Street Sweeping Services Agreement
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7 Contractor’s lack of compliance with these provisions and/or less than complete implementation of the specified BMPs.
14. WAIVERS:
A waiver by either party to this Agreement of any breach of any terms, covenants or condition contained herein shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant or condition contained herein, whether of the same or a different character.
15. TERMINATION:
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, this Agreement may be terminated as follows:
A.The CONTRACTOR becomes insolvent; that is, it has ceased to pay its debts in the ordinary course of business or cannot pay its debts as they become due, whether or not it has committed an act of bankruptcy, and whether or not insolvent within the meaning of the federal Bankruptcy law, then, the CITY may, without prejudice to any other right or remedy and after giving the CONTRACTOR seven (7) days written notice, terminate this Agreement.
B.The CONTRACTOR persistently or repeatedly refuses or fails, except in cases for which extensions of time are provided, to supply enough properly skilled workers, property or material, or if he fails to make prompt payment to subcontractors or for materials or labor, or he persistently disregards laws, ordinances, rules, regulations or orders of any public authority having jurisdiction, then, the CITY may, without prejudice to any other right or remedy and after giving the CONTRACTOR seven (7) days written notice, terminate this Agreement.
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 Citywide Street Sweeping Services Agreement
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8 party to enter into or carry out, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Agreement, which shall continue in full force and effect, provided that the remainder of this Agreement, absent the un-excised portion, can be reasonably interpreted to give effect to the intentions of the parties.
18. CONTRACTOR’s BOOKS AND RECORDS:
CONTRACTOR shall maintain any and all ledgers, books of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, and other records or documents evidencing or relating to work, services, expenditures and disbursements charges to the CITY for the period and to the extent required by laws relating to audits of public agencies and their expenditures.
CONTRACTOR shall maintain all documents and records 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: SCA of CA, LLC.
4141 Rockside Rd, Ste. 100
Cleveland, OH 44131
(216) 868-1211
Attn: Patrick Carabin, Assoc. General Counsel
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9 TO CITY: CITY OF COMPTON
205 South Willowbrook Avenue
Compton, California 90220
Attn: PW Department – Street Superintendent
(310) 605-5691
NOTE: A copy of any notice provided to the PW 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, Jonathan Sisler, HEREBY CERTIFY that I am the Chief Executive Officer, and duly authorized representative of the CONTRACTOR firm of SCA of CA, LLC., 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; • does not have a proposed debarment pending; and
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10 • 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.
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This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction.
The above certifications are part of this contract. Signing this agreement on the signature portion thereof shall also constitute signature of the above Certifications. ___________________________________________ ___________________ JONATHAN SISLER, Chief Executive 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.
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.
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CONTRACTOR
Dated: _______________ By____________________________________ Jonathan Sisler, Chief Executive Officer
CITY OF COMPTON
Recommended for Approval:
By __________________________________ Dated: ________________ Marcus Harris
Street Superintendent
Approved by:
Dated: ________________ By_____________________________________ Jerry Groomes, Acting City Manager
Approved as to form:
By ________________________________ Dated: ____________ Legal Division
ATTEST:
Dated: _____________ By___________________________________ Satra Zurita, City Clerk
MUNICIPAL LEASE APPLICATION Fax To: (866) 763-9600 Name of Applicant:
City Of Compton
Federal Tax ID #:
95-6000696
Applicant Address:
205 S. Willowbrook Ave
City:
Compton
State:
CA
Zip:
90220
Business Phone #
310-605-5691
Equipment Location:
458 S. Alameda Ave
City:
Compton
State:
CA
Zip:
90221
Business Fax #
310-605-5691
Contact Person:
Marcus Harris
Phone # & E-mail Address:
310-493-2012 /
[email protected]
Bond Rating:
Who will be signing the lease?
Marcus Harris
Title:
Street Superintendent
Recording Secretary:
Bank Qualified Y/N? (Are the applicant’s obligations bank qualified i.e. expected to issue less than $10million in Tax-Exempt Financing this calendar year)
Type of Municipality (check one)
City School Town County Other_______________________ Equipment Description and Pricing:
The purchase of three (3) Schwarze A7 Twin Engine Tornado Sweeper units mounted on new Freightliner CNG Truck chassis will support citywide street sweeping operations and assist the City in maintaining compliance with NPDES regulations. These sweepers will improve the removal of debris, sediment, trash, and pollutants from public streets and gutters, helping to prevent stormwater contamination and reduce litter entering the storm drain system.
X 5/11/2026 X # 310 – 493 - 2012
DATE SIGNATURE Marcus Harris Phone # where individual can be reached in the next 4 hrs.
Contact (320) 763-7600 with any questions concerning this application
August 27, 2025
The Honorable Gavin Newsom
Governor, State of California
1021 O Street, Suite 9000
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: Request to Correct DIR’s Misclassification of Municipal Sweeping as Prevailing Wage Work
Dear Governor Newsom:
I write today to respectfully request that your office direct the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) to revise its 2021 opinion letter that reclassified Municipal Street sweeping as a public works activity subject to prevailing wage.
This reclassification overturned more than 15 years of established precedent without legislative authority and has created a costly and unsustainable burden on cities across California. In 2022, the Legislature explicitly rejected this reclassification when it declined to pass Assembly Bill 1886, which attempted to codify the same change. Despite that outcome, the 2021 DIR letter remains in effect and continues to impose significant costs on local governments.
This is not a labor dispute. Municipal street sweeping has generally been delivered through contracted services and has not typically operated under union labor or prevailing wage structures. Municipal street sweeping is an environmental compliance function mandated under the Clean Water Act and NPDES storm water permits. It differs from construction-related sweeping in its regulatory purpose, specialized equipment, and day-to-day operations. Applying prevailing wage classifications to municipal sweeping is inconsistent with the nature of the work and legislative intent.
The financial consequences are severe. Cities are experiencing cost increases ranging from 85 percent to over 500 percent for the same level of service, driven by prevailing wage rates that require to pay street sweeping operators more than $200,000 annually, exceeding the salaries of licensed engineers, attorneys, and department heads. These costs divert funding away from essential services such as public safety, infrastructure, and homelessness response, and pose an increasing threat to local government stability.
Given the legislative record and the real-world impact on cities, I urge your office to direct DIR to:
1. Rescind or revise its 2021 opinion letter and reinstate the 2005 classification excluding municipal sweeping from prevailing wage requirements; and
2. Establish a formal exemption carve-out to prevent future misclassification of this essential environmental service.
This issue is urgent, and the path forward is clear. The Legislature has acted. Now, we respectfully ask that your administration act as well to ensure policy alignment and financial relief for cities throughout the state.
We, the undersigned members of the California State Assembly and State Senate, respectfully join Assemblymember Gipson in requesting prompt action to correct this misclassification and support our cities:
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May 1, 2026
City of Compton
Marcus Harris
Superintendent of Public Works
205 S. Willowbrook Ave.
Compton, C.A. 90220
Subject: Street Sweeping Services Proposal – Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program
Dear Marcus,
Sweeping Corp. of America (SCA) appreciates the opportunity to present this proposal for street sweeping services to the City of Compton. We are committed to delivering reliable, high-quality service that supports the City’s environmental compliance, public safety, and community cleanliness goals.
To provide the City with a streamlined and cost-effective procurement option, we are offering our services through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program. This approach allows the City to utilize a competitively solicited and publicly awarded contract, eliminating the need for a lengthy bid while ensuring compliance with procurement requirements.
Based on our evaluation of the City’s service needs and current market conditions, we propose the following:
Proposed Rate:
• $60.00 per curb mile
(This represents a reduced rate from our standard prevailing wage rate of $65.00+ per curb mile.) Estimated Annual Service Volume:
• 23,472 curb miles annually
Estimated Annual Cost:
• $1,408,320.00
This rate reflects prevailing wage requirements and includes full-service operations, including labor, equipment, maintenance, supervision, and administrative support. By leveraging the Sourcewell program, the City benefits from:
• Competitive, pre-bid pricing
• Reduced procurement time and administrative burden
• Proven contract compliance
• Reliable service delivery with experienced personnel and maintained equipment As outlined in the attached analysis, contracted services—particularly through cooperative purchasing—provide a balanced approach between cost control and operational reliability when compared to in -house operations or traditional procurement under prevailing wage conditions.
SCA has extensive experience providing municipal street sweeping services throughout California and understands the importance of consistency, responsiveness, and regulatory compliance.
Sincerely,
Terry Roberts
District Account Manager
Sweeping Corp. of America
June 9, 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 EL GRAN TORINO FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING
EMERGENCY BEEHIVE REMOVAL, BRICK WALL REPAIRS, AND
CHAIN LINK FENCE REPAIRS ALONG THE COMPTON CREEK
CORRIDOR AND AT 551 W. CYPRESS CIRCLE, COMPTON,
CALIFORNIA IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($150,000.00).
SUMMARY
The adoption of this resolution will authorize the City Manager to establish a purchase order with El Gran Torino for emergency public safety repairs along the Compton Creek corridor and at 551 W. Cypress Circle, Compton, California in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00).
BACKGROUND
The Street Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department (Department) is responsible for maintaining and protecting public infrastructure throughout the City, including fences, walls, and other structures located within the public right-of-way.
These responsibilities are essential to preserving public safety, preventing hazardous conditions, and ensuring City property remains secure and accessible for residents and staff. Timely maintenance and repairs also help reduce liability risks and prevent further deterioration of damaged infrastructure.
To carry out these responsibilities, the Department responds to damage caused by vandalism, unauthorized encampments, environmental hazards, and other conditions that impact public property. Fencing and wall repairs are often necessary to restore safe conditions, prevent unauthorized access, and maintain the structural integrity of City- owned facilities and surrounding areas. In certain situations, emergency repairs are required to address conditions that pose an immediate threat to public safety and nearby residents.
El Gran Torino is a qualified vendor that provides fencing, wall repair, and related maintenance services that support the Department’s infrastructure repair operations.
Establishing a purchase order with El Gran Torino will allow the Department to address ongoing damage to City fencing caused by recurring unauthorized encampment activity and complete necessary brick wall repairs associated with the removal of an aggressive
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beehive infestation. These repairs are necessary to restore safe conditions, protect public property, and ensure the surrounding areas remain accessible and secure for the community.
STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE
There is an ongoing need for fencing, wall repair, and related maintenance services to support the maintenance and protection of public infrastructure throughout the City. As part of routine maintenance operations, the Department must address damaged fencing and deteriorated structures caused by recurring unauthorized encampment activity, vandalism, and other conditions that create safety hazards and impact the security and accessibility of public areas. Increased maintenance demands and continued damage to City-owned infrastructure have created a need for timely repairs and replacement services to restore safe conditions and prevent further deterioration. In addition, the Department recently identified an aggressive beehive infestation located within a brick wall structure that posed a significant public safety concern for nearby residents and surrounding properties. City staff attempted multiple corrective measures; however, the infestation continued returning and increased in severity. As a result, brick wall repairs became necessary to safely remove the infestation, seal the affected area, and prevent future hazards and structural damage.
To ensure cost efficiency and compliance with applicable procurement requirements, the Department researched repair and material costs and solicited quotes from qualified vendors to ensure the City receives the best value. Establishing a purchase order with El Gran Torino will allow the Department to complete necessary fencing and wall repairs in a timely and cost-effective manner while restoring safe conditions, protecting public infrastructure, and preventing further safety concerns throughout the community.
Vendor Price
El Gran Torino $ 29,739.97
Sonco $ 31,947.11 Home Depot $ 36,899.57 El Gran Torino is a qualified vendor with the experience and capability necessary to provide fencing, wall repair, and related maintenance services in support of the Department’s infrastructure maintenance operations. El Gran Torino submitted a responsive and cost-effective proposal and is able to complete the required repairs and services in a timely manner. Establishing a purchase order in the amount of $150,000 will allow the City to proceed with necessary repairs without delay, ensuring the restoration of safe conditions, protection of public property, and continued maintenance of City infrastructure.
Pursuant to Resolution No. 26,100, adopted by the City Council on July 23, 2024, the City Manager is authorized to expend up to $50,000.00 per fiscal year with any single Staff Report – Resolution Authorizing Purchase Order
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vendor. The proposed expenditure with El Gran Torino exceeds this threshold for Fiscal Year 2025-26, thus requiring City Council approval.
FISCAL IMPACT
A budget amendment is needed for this expenditure, as follows:
Decrease Expenditure Account Description Amount Appropriations
1004-720-000-4266 Contract Services $150,000.00 Increase Expenditure Account Description Amount Appropriations
1004-720-000-4236 Maintenance & Repair $150,000.00 Upon approval, funds in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) will be available in Account No. 1004-720-000-4236 for this expenditure.
ALTERNATIVE
No other alternative is being proposed.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends authorizing this expenditure with El Gran Torino. in an amount not to exceed $150,000.
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 EL GRAN TORINO FOR EMERGENCY BEEHIVE REMOVAL, BRICK
WALL REPAIRS, AND CHAIN LINK FENCE REPAIRS ALONG THE COMPTON CREEK CORRIDOR AND AT 551 W. CYPRESS CIRCLE, COMPTON,
CALIFORNIA IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($150,000.00)
WHEREAS, the Public Works Street Maintenance Division is responsible for maintaining and protecting public infrastructure throughout the City, including fences, walls, and other structures located within the public right-of-way in order to preserve public safety, reduce liability risks, and ensure City property remains secure and accessible; and
WHEREAS, the Department routinely responds to damage caused by vandalism, unauthorized encampments, environmental hazards, and other conditions that impact public infrastructure and create hazardous conditions throughout the community; and WHEREAS, the Department identified ongoing damage to City-owned fencing and infrastructure along the Compton Creek corridor caused by recurring unauthorized encampment activity, requiring timely repair and replacement services to restore safe conditions and prevent further deterioration; and
WHEREAS, the Department also identified an aggressive beehive infestation located within a brick wall structure at 551 W. Cypress Circle, Compton, California, and despite multiple corrective attempts by City staff, the infestation continued returning and increased in severity, creating a significant public safety concern for nearby residents and surrounding properties; and
WHEREAS, emergency beehive removal, brick wall repairs, and chain link fence repairs are necessary to eliminate hazardous conditions, protect public infrastructure, and maintain safe and secure access throughout the affected areas; and WHEREAS, El Gran Torino is a qualified vendor capable of providing fencing, wall repair, and related maintenance services, and submitted a responsive and cost-effective proposal that will allow the Department to complete the required repairs and services in a timely manner; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 26,100, the City Manager is authorized to expend up to $50,000.00 per fiscal year with any single vendor, and the proposed expenditure with El Gran Torino exceeds this threshold for Fiscal Year 2025-26, thus requiring City Council approval; and
WHEREAS, a budget amendment is required to transfer funds from Account No. 1004-720-000-4266 (Contract Services) to Account No. 1004-720-000-4236 (Maintenance & Repair), and upon approval, funds in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) will be available for this expenditure.
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 with El Gran Torino in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) for emergency beehive removal, brick wall repairs, and chain link fence repairs along the Compton Creek corridor and at 551 W. Cypress Circle, Compton, California.
Section 2.That a budget amendment is hereby approved to transfer funds in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) from Account No.
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1004-720-000-4266 (Contract Services) to Account No. 1004-720-000-4236 (Maintenance & Repair.)
Section 3. That upon approval, funds in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) shall be available in Account No. 1004-720-000-4236 for this expenditure.
Section 4.That a copy of this Resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Clerk, City Manager, City Controller, City Attorney, and Public Works Street Maintenance Division.
Section 5.That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.
ADOPTED this ________ day of _________________, 2026.
EMMA SHARIF
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
ATTEST:
____________________________________
SATRA D. ZURITA
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss
CITY OF COMPTON )
I, Satra D. Zurita, City Clerk of the City of Compton, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Compton, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk at a regular meeting thereof held on this ________ day of ___________________, 2026.
That said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS-
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS-
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS-
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS-
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SATRA D. ZURITA
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON