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COMPTON CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
08/21/2026
3:00 PM – SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION
205 S. WILLOWBROOK AVE
COMPTON, CA 90220
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ROLL CALL
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PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT APPOINTMENT & HIRING
TITLE: City Manager
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REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS AND NON-AGENDA MATTERS
-2- City Council Agenda
8/21/2026 3:00 PM
REGULAR AGENDA
NEW BUSINESS
2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COMPTON (“CITY”) AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH AN
EXECUTIVE RECRUITING FIRM FOR PROFESSIONAL RECRUITMENT
SERVICES FOR THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($35,000.00)
COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: 9/1/2026 5:30 PM
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Visit our Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@comptoncityhall AUGUST 21, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COMPTON (“CITY”) AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH AN EXECUTIVE RECRUITING FIRM FOR
PROFESSIONAL RECRUITMENT SERVICES FOR THE POSITION OF
CITY MANAGER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THIRTY-FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($35,000.00)
SUMMARY
Staff requests that the City Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Professional Services Agreement with the firm selected by the City Council for Executive Recruiting Services related to the recruitment of a permanent City Manager, at an amount not to exceed $35,000.00, exercisable at the discretion of the City Manager.
The agreement provides for the following services:
● Development of a candidate recruitment profile in consultation with the City Council
● Broad based outreach and sourcing of qualified City Manager candidates ● Up to three days of on-site meetings and interviews and up to five virtual meetings with the City Council and organizational stakeholders ● Coordination of background verification for candidates advanced for City Council consideration
● Search process coordination through candidate selection
BACKGROUND
The City of Compton is conducting a recruitment for a permanent City Manager. The Purchasing Division issued Request for Proposals No. HR-26-003 on July 13, 2026 for Executive Recruiting Services to assist the City in this recruitment.
The City received seven responsive proposals by the proposal deadline of August 13, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time. One additional proposal was received after the deadline and was deemed non-responsive.
2.2. PROFESSIONAL RECRUITMENT SERVICES
08-21-2026, PAGE 2
STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE
The City requires professional executive recruiting services to conduct a search for a permanent City Manager. Without a dedicated recruitment firm, the City lacks the outreach network, screening capacity, and process management needed to attract a broad and qualified candidate pool for this executive position.
ANALYSIS
An evaluation committee consisting of Interim City Manager Jerry Groomes, Interim Assistant City Manager David Paschal, and Interim Human Resources Director TaQuan Jones reviewed and scored the seven responsive proposals in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in the solicitation.
Based on the evaluation committee's scoring, two firms have been identified for an interview. The City Council is anticipated to interview the two identified firms in closed session at a special meeting called for this purpose, and selected the firm to be authorized to negotiate an agreement for Executive Recruiting Services.
PUBLICATION
Notice of the solicitation was published in accordance with Municipal Code Section 4-
11.4(b)(1) and posted on PlanetBids and the City of Compton website.
ALTERNATIVES
The City Council has three options in considering this item.
1. The City Council may adopt the attached Resolution and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Professional Services Agreement with the firm selected by the City Council, consistent with staff's recommendation.
2. The City Council may direct staff to negotiate with the other interviewed firm.
3. The City Council may reject all proposals received under RFP HR-26-003 and direct staff to reissue the solicitation
PUBLIC BENEFIT / OPERATIONAL IMPACT
Securing a qualified executive recruiting firm will support the City's ability to attract and identify a broad, qualified pool of candidates for the position of City Manager, supporting effective governance and continuity of municipal operation.
PROFESSIONAL RECRUITMENT SERVICES
08-21-2026, PAGE 3
FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed agreement with the selected firm is for an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 from account number 1001-510-000-4266. Funds in the amount of Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000.00) are authorized for this agreement, of which funds available in the City Manager's Office contract services account (4266) are appropriated for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Fiscal Year Estimated Cost
FY 2026-2027 $35,000.00
TOTAL $35,000.00
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Professional Services Agreement with the firm selected by the City Council for Executive Recruiting Services in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00, exercisable at the discretion of the City Manager. Adoption of the Resolution further authorizes the City Manager to execute amendments, modifications, and related documents necessary to carry out its purposes, provided that any amendment increasing the total contract value above $35,000.00 shall require further City Council authorization.
CAMERON REDIC, PURCHASING MANAGER
APPROVED FOR FORWARDING:
JERRY GROOMES
INTERIM CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. 26,483
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COMPTON (“CITY”) AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
AN EXECUTIVE RECRUITING FIRM FOR PROFESSIONAL RECRUITMENT
SERVICES FOR THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($35,000.00)
WHEREAS, the City of Compton (“City”) is in the process of conducting recruitment for a permanent City Manager and the recruitment process requires professional executive recruiting services to support recruitment of a permanent City Manager;
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Division issued Request for Proposals No. HR-26- 003 on July 13, 2026 for Executive Recruiting Services, in accordance with the City Charter and applicable procurement requirements;
WHEREAS, eight proposals were received, of which, one was received after the proposal deadline and deemed non-responsive; the remaining seven responsive proposals were reviewed and scored by an evaluation committee consisting of Interim City Manager Jerry Groomes, Interim Assistant City Manager David Paschal, and Interim Human Resources Director TaQuan Jones;
WHEREAS, based on the evaluation committee's scoring, two firms were identified for interviews, and the City Council is anticipated to conduct interviews of the two identified firms in closed session at a special meeting held on August 21, 2026; WHEREAS, following such interviews, the City Council desires to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and enter into a Professional Services Agreement with the firm selected by the City Council, at an amount not to exceed Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000.00);
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:
Section 1. Authorization. Effective immediately upon the action taken by City Council in closed session on August 21, 2026, including identifying the selected firm for recruitment services, the City Manager is hereby authorized to negotiate and execute a Professional Services Agreement with the selected firm for Executive Recruiting Services related to the recruitment of a permanent City Manager, in a total amount not to exceed Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000.00), exercisable at the sole discretion of the City Manager.
Section 2. Amendments. The City Manager is further authorized to execute any amendments, modifications, or related documents necessary to carry out the purposes of this Resolution, for a not to exceed amount of the total contract value of Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000.00.)
Section 3. Alternative. Should negotiations conclude in excess of Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000), the City Manager is required to seek authorization from City Council.
Section 4. Funding. Funds in the amount of Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000.00) are authorized for this agreement, of which funds available in the City Manager's Office contract services account number 1001-510-000-4266 are appropriated for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Section 5. Filing. That a copy of this Resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Clerk, City Manager, City Controller, and Law Division/City Attorney.
Resolution No. 26,483
Section 6. Execution. That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.
ADOPTED this 21st day of August, 2026.
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EMMA SHARIF
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
ATTEST:
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SATRA D. ZURITA
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) 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 special meeting thereof held on this 21st day of August, 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