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COMPTON CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
10/06/2026
3:30 PM – SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION
5:30 PM – PUBLIC MEETING
205 S. WILLOWBROOK AVE
COMPTON, CA 90220
OPENING
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
The Westmoreland Law Firm, P.C. v. City of Compton
LASC Case No. 26IWSC00397
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(c) or (d)(1) -2- City Council Agenda
10/6/2026 5:30 PM
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
The Westmoreland Law Firm, P.C. v. City of Compton
LASC Case No. 26IWSC00398
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(c) or (d)(1)
3. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
The Westmoreland Law Firm, P.C. v. City of Compton
LASC Case No. 26IWSC00399
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(c) or (d)(1)
4. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
The Westmoreland Law Firm, P.C. v. City of Compton
LASC Case No. 26IWSC00400
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(c) or (d)(1)
5. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
KCSG Holdings v. City of Compton
LASC Case No. 26TRCP00120
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(c) or (d)(1)
6. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
KCSG Holdings v. City of Compton
LASC Case No. 26TRCP00125
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(c) or (d)(1)
7. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
The Westmoreland Law Firm, P.C. v. City of Compton
LASC Case No. 26STCP00887
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(c) or (d)(1)
8. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
The Westmoreland Law Firm, P.C. v. City of Compton
LASC Case No. 26CMCV00815
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(c) or (d)(1)
9. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
City of Compton v. Sonia Sanchez, et al.
LASC Case No. 23CMCV00147
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(c) or (d)(1)
10. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation Yolanda Guerrero v. City of Compton
LASC Case No. 26CMCV00067
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(c) or (d)(1)
11. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation Sully-Miller Contracting Company v. City of Compton
LASC Case No. 24CMCV01188
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(c) or (d)(1) -3- City Council Agenda
10/6/2026 5:30 PM
12. 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 two cases
13. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4) to consider initiation of litigation for two cases
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
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
14. NOVEMBER 4, 2025
15. APRIL 14, 2026
GENERAL SERVICES
16. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH FIRST CHOICE VENDING PURSUANT TO RFP NO. GS-26-002 TO PROVIDE
VENDING MACHINE SERVICES TO VARIOUS CITY-OWNED FACILITIES
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
17. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA) FOR
THE ROSECRANS AVENUE/ATLANTIC AVENUE AND ARTESIA
BOULEVARD/SANTA FE AVENUE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
REGULAR AGENDA
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES AND
CITY COUNCIL
18. APPOINTMENT(S) OF OFFICERS, COUNCIL MEMBERS,
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
AUDIT COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT
-4- City Council Agenda
10/6/2026 5:30 PM
NEW BUSINESS
19. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
REQUESTING CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO ILLUMINATE CITY HALL IN RECOGNITION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH –
OCTOBER 2026
20. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER WITH SJD&B, INC. FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE
AND ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE INDIGO ALLEYS PROJECT IN THE
AMOUNT OF FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-FOUR THOUSAND THREE
HUNDRED TEN DOLLARS AND NINETY-THREE CENTS ($474,310.93)
COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: 10/13/2026 5:30 PM
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The Compton City Council meeting was called to order at 4:31pm by Mayor Emma Sharif at the Dollarhide Community Center. The Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance Ceremonies were also led by Mayor Emma Sharif.
ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Duhart, Bowers, Mayor Sharif
Council Members Absent: Spicer, Darden
Other Officials Present: E. Perrodin, B. Mims, S. Zurita, W. Hopkins
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION
NONE
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Sharif read the Closed Session items.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.5 and 54956.9(d)(1) Lloyd Ramirez, et al. vs City of Compton, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 21STCV29368
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.5 and 54956.9(d)(1) City of Compton vs Aaron Kadosh, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 23CMCV00874
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Willie A. Hopkins, Jr., City Manager Employee Organizations:
1. International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 2216
2. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 2325
3. AFSCME Local 3947
4. Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 721 On Motion by Duhart, seconded by Bowers the meeting was recessed to Closed Session at 4:34pm by the following vote on roll call:
AYES: Councilmembers – Duhart, Bowers, Mayor Sharif
NOES: Councilmembers – None
ABSENT: Councilmembers – Spicer, Darden
On Motion by Duhart, seconded by Darden, the meeting was reconvened from Closed Session at 5:57pm by the following vote on roll call:
AYES: Councilmembers – Duhart, Spicer, Bowers, Darden, Mayor Sharif NOES: Councilmembers – None
ABSENT: Councilmembers – None
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Sharif reported the following:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: EXISTING LITIGATION
14. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.5 and 54956.9(d)(1) Lloyd Ramirez, et al. vs City of Compton, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 21STCV29368 (CITY COUNCIL RECEIVED AN UPDATE FROM LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING THE PENDING MATTER. NO
REPORTABLE ACTION WAS TAKEN)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.5 and 54956.9(d)(1) City of Compton vs Aaron Kadosh, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 23CMCV00874 (CITY COUNCIL RECEIVED AN UPDATE AND PROVIDED DIRECTION TO LEGAL COUNSEL. NO REPORTABLE ACTION TAKEN)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Willie A. Hopkins, Jr., City Manager Employee Organizations:
1. International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 2216
2. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 2325
3. AFSCME Local 3947
4. Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 721 (CITY COUNCIL MET
WITH THE LABOR NEGOTIATOR REGARDING THE
EMPLOYEE/ORGANIZATION. NO REPORTABLE ACTION WAS TAKEN)
PRESENTATIONS
4. PRESENTATION: ENSO LAW FIRM – ATTORNEY DAVID WELCH
City Manager Hopkins stated they asked Attorney Welch to come in today and give an update on what Enzo Law has been able to do for the city in terms of nuisance abatements across the board with a primary focus on a lot of things around marijuana abatement.
Attorney David Welch presented the following:
They started the program in April 2023. The concept and idea were how do they work with the city, the city’s laws and enforce the city’s laws against those that continue to violate the law.
ABATEMENT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
UPDATE
Marijuana Dispensary Closure
- Closed 14 dispensaries
- Overy $1,200,000 in signed settlements and payments for illegal conduct paid to the city.
- An additional >$140 million in penalties assessed against illegal operators, landlords and illegal businesses
Nuisance Abatement Actions
- Obtained Receivership Orders over nuisance Properties
ABATEMENT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
News About City’s Enforcement
LA Times: Stiiixy’s founder built an LA cannabis empire, while being landlord to illegal dispensaries
MAP OF DISPENSARY LOCATIONS
He provided a chart indicating locations where dispensaries were closed. They have one remaining dispensary opened. They are working with Code Enforcement and The Sheriff Department to close it.
ABATEMENT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
2007 E. Compton Boulevard
Closed illegal dispensary and stopped illegal residential tenancy Obtained a Receivership Order
Property sold to Dentist to expand practice
ABATEMENT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
1600 Tucker
Obtained a Receivership Order
Receiver obtaining financing to remediate property
Property is not a marijuana property but a property that burnt down a few years ago.
ABATEMENT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
100 Block East Raymond
Obtained Abatement Order Cleared the Property
Received Judgment against property owner for costs and penalties
ABATEMENT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
1806 W. 136th Street
Obtained Abatement Order to Stop Illegal Residency at property and correct unpermitted construction
Obtained a Receivership Order
Property sold to a young family as their first home
ABATEMENT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
Building on Success
Strength Coordination: Between Code Enforcement and the Sheriff Department to immediately cite and notify landlords of nuisance properties. Maintain Compliance: Ensure full adherence to the City’s zoning, safety and property maintenance laws.
Enforce Accountability: Hold landlords and financial institutions responsible to uphold the rule of law and encourage investment in the City.
Protect Neighborhoods: Improve quality of life and preserve property values for residents near nuisance sites.
Foster Community Pride: Support responsible landlords and empower residents to encourage investment in Compton.
Mayor Sharif thanked him for the presentation and asked if the $1.2 million dollar settlements were all cash money.
Mr. Welch responded yes, it’s real money and he could provide them with specific numbers.
Mayor Sharif asked if the property coming out of receivership was the city’s property.
Mr. Welch responded no, the way they should look at it is the court has taken the property. They go to the court and say, “Your Honor unfortunately the property owner is not taking care of their property we ask that you appoint someone to take over control of the property while we are in litigation.” The court is the party taking over the real estate at their request.
Mayor Sharif asked after they went through the court proceedings what happened to the property? Mr. Welch stated if they were successful in court they can ask for a receiver to take over the property and sell the property to someone that would improve the neighborhood. Many times, the receiver, if it’s in receivership, will sell the property to someone that would better the property.
Councilmember Darden stated she noticed the 100 block of East Raymond was in his presentation. They obtained an abatement order from the court to clear and maintain it. Was it all done at one time or did they have to go back once they cleared it.
Mr. Welch replied they had to go back, there are times when the grass will grow which is why they were able to obtain a judgment on the property because the property owner did not show up.
Councilmember Darden stated it abuts the Alondra side as well; does it include Alondra? Mr. Welch stated he did not use Alondra as an example but yes, the whole rectangular strip of land they sued. There are three different property owners on the rectangular strip of land, and they have sued all three.
Councilmember Darden asked if they could clear it and add it to the property owners’ taxes? Mr. Welch replied no when it comes to the cost of abatement, they do not add it to the taxes themselves, they add it against the property as a lien and once they obtain a judgment, they can sell the property and have the city pay back its lien.
Councilmember Duhart thanked him for the closing or taking ownership of the property at 1806 W. 136th St. It was a nuisance on the block. She had been getting complaints about it since she’s been in office. She really appreciated the fact they were able to take over the property and sell it to a family that would do good by it and continue to improve the neighborhood.
Councilmember Spicer thanked him for his dedication in addressing the nuisance in the city. It’s been an issue in the city for years. He appreciated the partnership and him being able to address it in a way that absolutely benefits the city.
Mr. Welch stated he could not do it without the help of Code Enforcement, the Sheriff Department or the city itself. Thanks are to him but also to them.
Councilmember Darden stated that the vacant lots they have in the city, the municipal code stipulates they must have it fenced in properly. She asked if he was helping them with that as well.
Mr. Welch informed her that he has not been tasked to work on said properties as of yet.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Joanne Hartfield wanted to know how well they know people they give awards to because they gave an award to a young man a months ago that does designer merchandise by the name of BJ Gray. She and the audience watched them celebrate him therefore she decided to use him. He’s not calling her back; he has her money, what’s going on? How well do you know him? Mayor Sharif stated she was introduced to him, she knows him, however she did not have anything to do with his business.
Ms. Hartfield indicated she knows she doesn’t have anything to do with his business, however she’s sure she knows someone that knows him and if she could help her get her money back if she can get her address. She has been trying to reach him for a couple of months. She doesn’t have time to try and chase him down but since she knows him, she can help her out by contacting him.
Mayor Sharif informed her she would reach out to him; she asked her to provide her liaison with her contact information before she leaves.
Lisa McCullen was there regarding the Water Aerobics Program. She knows now they don’t have it anymore therefore she’s trying to pursue other avenues. There’s a program that came to the pool called Pools of Hope. The problem was if the ladies are not Veterans like her, they were going to have to pay at least $400 per year to participate in the program. The seniors she was there for were retired etc. They believe it was a ridiculous amount of money to be able to continue there in an effort to stay in shape. The women have formed a sisterhood. It’s not about getting a hard body, it’s about a healthy body therefore they need help for them as they help each other. If they are removing the illegal dispensaries from Compton, please work on the helium inhaling because it is killing the young people.
Deon Powell stated he woke up this morning to no water after paying a $110 partial bill two days before. He has a payment plan with them and his water was turned off in spite of the payment plan.
He went to the Water Department to try and work it out however a gentleman told him, “Well you missed a payment you didn’t pay all your bills, so we cut it off.” He was told he could miss no more than two payments. With his limited salary from disability, he always makes it up on the back end, which is three quarters of his pay, paying for two months on his water bill. It’s not fair, he shouldn’t have to go through that he has his grand kids and a newborn baby at his house. For some reason the payments he’s making do not show up on his bill every month. He needs some serious help because the guy at the office did not care and needed to be fired for the way he talked to people. He can’t afford to pay his bill and have his water shut off.
Mayor Sharif advised Mr. Powell that the Asst. City Manager was going to take his contact information.
Maria Villareal from Compton Latino Chamber of Commerce stated the water bill made her realize when she heard others complaining or talking about their bills, she was not the only one.
Somebody needs to do something about the Water Department because no matter how often they pay their bills timely they are still being charged a $12 late fee every month. Every department in the City of Compton makes money and they are losing services, there’s no respect, no care or no like. The community needs support. They are the representatives they believed in at one time.
Don’t make them lose that belief in them, help the community. They took the man’s number as if they were going to do something about his situation, however the truth is they are not. She still believes in her Mayor and Council, however they need to start connecting dots to help people in the community. Instead of taking pictures of what they are doing show the community love and respect. The Compton Latino Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to the new workshop called the New Art of Living Financial on November 17 at 7pm at the Chambers. They are having a Thanksgiving Luncheon for business on November 20th. There will be a Community Meeting on November 24th at 7pm. It’s very important they continue having community meetings to allow the community to express themselves.
Kinsey Jones thanked God for allowing all of them to be together again. What are they going to do about the monument on Willowbrook by El Pollo Loco? It used to be a waterfall that brought beauty to the city. In order to get people to Compton they have to have something to look at. It’s time to put money into the city. They have too many vacant lots in the city which makes the city look bad. Wilmington is looking much better. He’s not complaining he’s just trying to make the city look much better. They all have a job to do, and they know what they are supposed to do. He was not there to tell them what to do he was there to let them know they can make the city look much better. They have to make people come there and spend money however they don’t have anything. His church wanted to have a dinner and had to go Downtown Long Beach because there was nowhere to take anyone for dinner in Compton. Everyone had to leave Compton to go somewhere elsewhere to watch the baseball game.
Mayor Shariff advised Mr. Kincey that the monument he was referring to, she believed the money was in the budget for it. She would have the City Manager take a look to see when the project will be completed.
Kareemah Bradford thanked the Mayor for replying to her. She thanked the gentleman for the presentation because he demonstrated what a lot of them have been saying. Everything they needed to improve the city was there. When people came to the community and told them that everything was old and outdated, which was why things could not be done. “That’s a lie he didn’t say he changed one rule. He didn’t change one policy or procedure to be effective he just enforced it.” They have resources and money, however if they don’t have staff they have money. They have salary savings. They can negotiate with the unions to contract some services to relieve some of the pressure they have to get things done until they get staff. They have a lot of money therefore they always have resources. Some of the things people were complaining about, the city has rules. The city has a rich tradition of having rules. As a Council, they should be proud to say it when people come up there and feel confident that they have the power to get things done. For example, customer relations have been SOM since 1997. It is the policy of the City of Compton to provide prompt, efficient and courteous service when responding to citizens’ needs and to promptly investigate and resolve all citizen complaints or allegations of improper service. There are no reasons citizens should be coming up there week after week, and the Council is not enforcing a twenty-seven-year-old policy.
Humberto stated he heard a guy wanted to take over properties because it’s empty land. He had the property for almost four years. He always told them what he wanted to do at 311 Rosecrans which is a God Will Shelter. No matter what he wanted to do it, therefore he was asking them for their support. He received a letter from Code Enforcement regarding the properties stating that it was too much trash etc. and it’s not true. There are investors that wanted his property for lowincome families however it’s not going to happen. People are on the property from the streets; there’s a lot of homeless people there. He told them a lot of times he needed their support. He has supported them since 2019 and when Covid 19 came he gave support for a food giveaway, he gives toys away, he always supports the City of Compton. The property is used to give food away to the community. Working together makes a strong Compton community.
Anthony Lewis stated in the past several weeks they had people coming up there trying to quote the City Charter. One of the problems they came up with was the City Manager. For the record, the City Manager is the Chief Executive Officer and head of the administrative branch for the city government. He shall be responsible for appointing and removing people, preparing the budget, submitting it to the Council and being responsible for the administrative adoption of it. He’s responsible for submitting to the City Council at the end of the fiscal year reports which he does every year. He keeps the City Council advised of the financial condition, future needs of the city and performs other such duties as they allow him to do. The City Council shall have the power and authority to compel the attendance of witnesses to examine them under oath and to compel them to produce evidence before the City Council. Therefore, if the Magnificent Seven comes up there and tells stories, they can subpoena them to prove what they are speaking about and have them arrested. It’s a misdemeanor. Just like they are doing right now with their little rubber mouths they can’t do that. For the record, Councilmember Spicer when he puts his head down like that and he starts smiling y’all in trouble because he’s loading up to fire up some things and he’s doing an excellent job as the case of Ms. Duhart, Mr. Bowers, Ms. Darden and Mayor Sharif. They have no right to come up there talking to them like they do.
Linda Kelly of Fathers and Mothers Who Care thanked them for bringing their item back on the agenda tonight to vote. Whatever the outcome, Fathers and Mothers are grateful for the opportunity to be of service to the residents of Compton. She was there about an urgent housing stability concern. As they may know, there was an upcoming housing authority mandate affecting section
8. Specifically emergency housing vouchers, which were called EHV vouchers set to take effect January 2026. As of January 2026, residents that were issued EHV vouchers could be at risk of losing their housing if conversions of the extensions were not put in place. Their organization helped process at least two hundred EHV voucher holders, just a fraction of the total issued, and they are deeply concerned that the EHV voucher and other voucher holders could be impacted.
Has the Compton Housing Department formally briefed the Council on the mandate scheduled to happen in January 2026? Is there a written plan before January 2026 to prevent displacement including steps for converting the EHV vouchers or traditional residents to other voucher categories? What tools or authority does the Housing Authority of Compton have to facilitate the conversions and what support do they need from the Council? Have landlords who currently accept EHV vouchers been notified about the upcoming plan and what was the path to keep their tenants housed? FMWC is passionate about keeping Compton residents housed. She respectfully urged the Council to please do not wait, direct their staff and please present a plan with milestones, landlord communications and tenant protection well before January 2026.
Jacqueline Nelson was there to discuss the Water Department. Not only was the majority of the staff extremely rude, more importantly they were being charged a lot of fees. They have a $40 fee on the bill that was just for startup water that sits in the pipes. When she arrived to pay her bill a month ago, she was asked to pay an extra $61 because it was in the process of being shut off. Not shut off, just the process. A few months before that within the year it was a $50 charge. They got charged an extra $50 for someone to come out and turn the water back on which was understandable. She reached out to Ms. Binns who was very helpful. She made a conference call with Juan, supervisor from the Water Department. She questioned him about the fees and asked when they changed from $50 to $61, and he told her years ago. She has two bills she received this year one says $61 and one says $50. She would like them to help with the fees in the Water Department. She doesn’t understand why they have to pay a fee when the water is not off.
Mayor Sharif asked the City Manager to look into what was happening in the Water Department and provide the Council with an updated report.
Kiki Owens stated outside of what Ms. Linda said about helping all of the homeless people, they also do a lot of events for kids which a lot of them do not do. She doesn’t know why because there are a lot of kids that live in the city. How are they going to take over the city if they are not worried about the future. They did the backpack drive event which was the biggest backpack drive that Compton has ever seen. They did Trunk or Treat at Lueders Park where over 150 kids came out.
They gave away food, candy and juice. Outside of homelessness they were also worried about the youth of Compton therefore they need their help to get some things done. If they need help with events, they can do that however they need to put on more events so that they can become as one.
Right now, they are too divided and with all the extra bills people are going to keep coming at their heads. All the people they claim are helping people in Compton, she does not see any of them doing anything.
Mr. Martin stated they need to get in touch with their law enforcement because a girl came to his home about 2am running stating someone was trying to kidnap her. He had to bring the Sheriff and Fire Department to his home to help her. There was a crisis there, whether they knew it or not the cartel is in the house. He talked to a few Councilmembers, and they know who they are regarding trying to find a way to generate revenue for the city. He gave them his idea, and he hopes they have been looking at it because he has not heard a word from any of them. That’s okay because he has been working on bringing in some of the best professionals in the entertainment business to help him out with the task. Nationwide, they like the idea, if he could get in, they could support him as long as they endorse him. They are not asking for any money, they are asking for their endorsement because some of the high-profile people will be calling them once they get the green light that’s going to happen. He has been hearing more liability talk than asset talk. One Councilmember he takes his hat off too because he knows what the city really needs the other two understand the need and he really appreciate it. They need to get together so that he can show them his staff wishes to help him.
Lynne Boone “I see Mr. Spicer left you didn’t have to leave I’m not talking about you this week.” The consultant that came up and did the presentation, she would like to know how much it cost the city because it seems like they are getting more outsiders coming there to do presentations and they have no information on the city being a Charter City. The $1.2 million that was given in cash she would like the City Treasurer to give them a report on it as well as the $300,000 they received from the trash company since the Charter states not a little bit, not some but all monies are supposed to be given to the City Treasurer Office however since Mr. Hopkins came to the city she guess he feels like he has a vault in his office because they don’t get away from his office they just seem to stay there. Fee increases have always been provided for the city in public hearings where the public can speak on it as well because they are going to be the ones the fee increases affect more than Mr. Hopkins. Since the fee increases haven’t been addressed what were the fee increases for? Where are the fee increases going? The lady mentioned the Water Department and how it went from $50 to $61, even the City Charter from $1 to $6.50 and it’s illegal. The City Charter people do not print the new City Charter that’s on the website. If they want to print one, print the one that says November 22nd because what’s placed in the new Charter is not in effect now. The Charter is supposed to address what’s going on now in the city. She was told it increased because it was in Spanish. In other words, the people that do not speak or read English that well they should be penalized it doesn’t make any sense. It’s for accountability and they do not have it there. As far as the abatement “City Attorney, were you included in that? No, I didn’t think so.” Missy went back to a few things from last week indicating that Councilmember Duhart gave her closing remarks about where food would be distributed through United Hands. She received a few flyers from residents wanting to know why Martha wasn’t on the original flyer that came from her office with a list of all the nonprofits or vendors who were giving out food. Her name was not listed, and everyone was upset, including her because she was the queen of food pantry in Compton. She gives to everyone including nonprofits that need food they always contact her. She would like to know from the Council why they are paying temporary employees to attend orientations? Is that what they are in the business of doing? They are going to sit there and look at her but that’s okay. It needs to be clarified why they are authorizing temporary employees to be paid from taxpayers’ dollars to attend orientations. Item #8 no shade to the lady that came up and spoke, but she remembers the item came up and Councilmember Bowers asked Nebraska for documentation to support it. He never did because he’s no longer with the city. Seeing that it was one dollar per square foot or whatever that needs to cease, she thinks the item need to be pulled, brought back with the appropriate information on what they decided they wanted to do. When Mr.
Welch was up speaking about marijuana, “Emma you asked the question, is there only one? No honey there’s a lot of marijuana dispensaries opened in the City of Compton, and she knows that for a fact.” Every time they closed down one, ten open up. Don’t let nobody come up in there and Bullwinkle her and tell her something that’s not true. Parking Patrol ride around all the time in her neighborhood. She doesn’t know if it’s an ordinance or their bylaws where they get to drive around burning up gas.
Vanessa Cain stated the abatement enforcement $140 million in penalties assessed against illegal operators, landlords and illegal businesses; it should be three times as much. Stiiizy makes over $2 million a week. She doesn’t know why they are not getting money out of Stiiizy. Stiiizy has a warehouse over a million square feet on Commonwealth off of Alameda. “Eric, you are shaking your head you already know.” Maybe Welch is part of Stiiizy, they buy lawyers so maybe he’s a part of them. The numbers are not adding up, they still have the casino there they get a million dollars from the casino from what she understands. When Omar was in office they were getting over a million dollars a month now, they are down to a million dollars a year. They don’t get the money they get from Chevron; they are not getting the money from the Alameda Corridor they should be getting. Those are the things they should start attacking. It would help with taxes and everything. They talk about it all the time, however they really have to be vigilant in getting the money from the corporations. She understands the City Manager was doing some things to start building their employee force up. They need to look into the fences that are being set up on their streets. They have borders on Piru, they are supposed to be fighting borders, but she thinks everyone likes borders because the first thing they do when they rent or purchase a house, they place borders around the house. The need to start looking at some Code Enforcement that will outlaw that type of building. From her understanding they should be pulling a permit to put up a fence. You buy a house today an ADU goes up tomorrow and no permits are being pulled. They have the laws on the books lets enforce them. Everyone should have been fired in the Water Department when the money was missing.
At the request of Mayor Sharif, City Clerk Zurita read: In accordance with the Ralph M.
Brown Act, California Government Code section 54954.3 the City Council should provide an opportunity for members of the public to directly address the Council on any item of interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the city before or during the Councils consideration of the item.
Members of the public shall also be permitted to speak on matters not listed on the agenda, provided that such matters are within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Public comments are open to all persons regardless of residency. The city may utilize speaker cards or electronic signup systems to assist with meeting organization. However, completion of such a form is not required in order to speak. No person shall be denied the right to address the Council based on a failure to complete a speaker card or sign up for. The City Council may adopt reasonable regulations governing the time allotted to each speaker and the overall time allotted for public comment provided. Such regulations are applied uniformly and do not infringe upon the public statutory right to participate in open meetings.
CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Hopkins pointed out that on item #5 they are adding an additional $300,000 to tree trimming. This was in keeping up with Council’s directive to move their operational expenditures for tree trimming to $700,000 this year. They move through tree trimming by grids and currently they are in a grid that surrounds City Hall in an area behind Compton High School.
On Motion by Duhart seconded by Spicer the Consent Agenda was approved by the following vote on roll call:
AYES: Councilmembers – Duhart, Spicer, Bowers, Mayor Sharif NOES: Councilmembers – None
ABSENT: Councilmembers – None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers – Darden
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ALLOCATE ADDITIONAL FUNDS
IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PURCHASE ORDER WITH UNITED PACIFIC SERVICES, INC. TO PROVIDE TREE TRIMMING AND MAINTENANCE
SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT OF THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($300,000) (Resolution #26,328)
WATER DEPARTMENT
6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE ORDER TO NUNEZ OFFICE INSTALLATION DBA
NOI INSTALLATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF FURNITURE FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT’S CUSTOMER SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES IN
THE AMOUNT OF FORTY-FOUR THOUSAND SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS AND SIXTY-FOUR CENTS ($44,075.64) (Resolution #26,329)
REGULAR AGENDA
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
7. REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE TRAVEL FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS - 2026 SACRAMENTO LEGISLATIVE TOUR - SACRAMENTO, CA - JANUARY 5, 2026 - JANUARY 7, 2026 (ALL WILL ATTEND)
On Motion by Duhart seconded by Spicer Request to Authorize Travel for Elected Officials 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. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A SIX (6) YEAR LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH FATHERS AND MOTHERS WHO CARE FOR THE LEASE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 920 NORTH ALAMEDA STREET (TABLED)
Councilmember Bowers stated when it was on the agenda some time ago, they requested a breakdown from Mr. Jones as to how they got the numbers. He was a little appalled that they just shoved the same thing back down their throats and the information requested was not given. As per state audit they are no longer supposed to lease land at a dollar per square foot. They agreed that the city would fix the building and lease it out at market rate. Nothing ever happened and they are doing the same thing.
Councilmember Darden asked if Building and Safety inspected the building to identify the work that needed to be done to the building? Who decided that the work listed was all that needed to be done? The city was liable for property and failure to have the Building and Safety Department do prior inspection will only lead to bigger issues. For example, the problems they are having with the Council Chambers and upgrading it. From her understanding it didn’t go through Building and Safety for proper permits etc. therefore she does not think any organization should do any repairs to any city building. The city should repair their own buildings and then rent them out. What the organization was doing for the community, she thanked them and thought what they are doing was wonderful however they have to protect the interest of the city and citizens. She was not in agreement with allowing any organization to do the repairs.
Councilmember Bowers agreed with Councilmember Darden indicating they do a good service however they have other nonprofits such as Martha Barajas who works her butt off and they have given her zero.
Councilmember Spicer stated with respect to what was on the agenda it was about Fathers and Mothers who Care not any other organization. As he read it, it looks as if they were going to invest $168,000 into one of their buildings. As he understood it, they were not scheduled to spend any money on the building themselves. It’s not on the agenda now and they haven’t budgeted for it.
He knows the business has been broken into a couple of times. They are not doing anything at all with the building. They are holding up an organization from coming in that’s already doing the work, already housing the residents, feeding and providing baby supplies to residents amongst other things. He’s not sure why they would be holding the particular item up if they don’t have any other plans for it.
Councilmember Darden stated she read the document completely through and through. It was presented tonight the same way it was presented before. It has Nebraska Jones’ name on the staff report and the agreement as well. It hasn’t been redone the way it should be. She used to go in the building a lot when Angels for Sight was there. At one time they could not use the water in the building. Did Building and Safety inspect the building? Another concern is the ADA compliance.
She noticed they were going to do the parking lot to stripe it for ADA but what about the building itself. She applauded what they do, she loves what they do, she likes to help people as well, however it has to be done right.
Councilmember Duhart asked if the building was on a schedule to be rehabbed and if it was a liability for someone to occupy the building.
City Manager Hopkins indicated the facility was currently not on any schedule for anything. If they recall over a year ago, the same facility was before them on a lease agreement that they approved, he believes it was with Angels for Sight. They spent a significant amount of time negotiating the agreement. Angels for Sight came back and wanted to shift priority to a facility in Long Beach and asked them to renegotiate the contract. At the time within the contract they had negotiated they were to make capital improvements to the facility within a six-month time frame.
When they came back and wanted to postpone the six months, they rejected renegotiating the contract.
Councilmember Spicer stated they were about to do it a year ago with Angels for Sight for $150,000 capital improvement. Here they are sitting with a $175,000 capital improvement, which is $25,000 more on a building they have no plans to rehab.
Councilmember Darden indicated with all due respect that the building was very old she has no idea when it was constructed however it was her professional opinion that it should be demoed, which was why Building and Safety needed to go and inspect the building. She’s concerned about Public Safety and people entering the building to utilize it.
Councilmember Bowers made a formal request to the City Manager’s Office to apply another $20 million dollars for streets and infrastructure including the monument, Alameda encampments and electronic marquees, etc.
Mayor Sharif asked what that was for? How did it happen? What was that about? Councilmember Spicer stated he’s not sure what Councilmember Bowers said that had to do with anything, but he was okay with it.
Councilmember Bowers explained he was just expressing that there’s monies.
Councilmember Spicer asked if they needed to have the building inspected by Building and Safety before moving forward on it. Is that something they can get a legal opinion about or maybe the City Manager can chime in on it.
City Manager Hopkins stated it was at their direction in terms of what they wanted to do. If they want to consider the lease based on their comments tonight, he recommended they have Building and Safety or someone take a look at the facility. If they don’t want to go forward with the lease, they will get the building set for when they do their facilities condition assessment of all city owned property. The facilities condition assessment will tell them the condition of every facility they own.
If they want to do something immediately, they can ask Building and Safety to take a look at the facility immediately to determine what the next step should be.
Councilmember Darden asked where they were with the facility assessment.
City Manager Hopkins replied they are in the process of putting together a solicitation to get a firm to come in and go through an RFP to select a firm to perform the facility condition assessment as well as a real estate master plan to determine the highest and best use of all the property the city currently owns.
Councilmember Duhart stated before she could not render an opinion or vote on the item. She would like Building and Safety to go and inspect the building because she would not want anyone to be in a building that was not safe.
City Manager Hopkins informed them they would coordinate with Building and Safety to assess the facility.
City Clerk Zurita asked if that was the direction or were they going to vote or … Councilmember Duhart suggested the item be tabled.
City Clerk Zurita asked if that was the consensus.
Mayor Sharif consulted with the Council, and it was agreed that the item would be tabled.
NEW BUSINESS
9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT AND ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER WITH THE NATELSON DALE GROUP, INC. FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGIC PLAN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED
FORTY-THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND SEVENTY DOLLARS
($143,270.00)
Councilmember Darden stated that the item was pulled last week because she observed that they did not have all the RFPs and the business that submitted a bid was not included. She took a look at the bid, and the group was not the lowest bidder therefore what was used in order to justify because she sees two different bids, one being less than the other. She doesn’t know what criteria was used to select the particular company.
Mr. Flournoy explained with the selection process they scored and used the rubric that correlated to the actual RFP. They picked the most capable and most responsive bidder. Some of the other bidders, although their prices were very low, they did not have the capacity or the range and breadth of experience that the Natelson Dale Group, Inc. had. Natelson Dale Group has done economic development strategies for approximately thirty-seven cities or more up and down the State of California. In terms of capacity and fit for the City of Compton, coming from where they were and what they wanted to do with something that’s really robust they had the most direct experience mixed with a jurisdiction that was most comparable to theirs.
Councilmember Darden asked if they already worked on the General Plan with…..
Mr. Flournoy replied on the General Plan with their consultant MIG they consulted or subcontracted with the Natelson Dale Group to do the work.
Councilmember Darden stated she believed the company has done work for the City of Carson, is that one reason they may have been selected?
Mr. Flournoy replied it was not one of the reasons however it did strengthen their proposal.
On Motion by Duhart seconded by Bowers Resolution #26,330 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AND ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER WITH THE NATELSON DALE GROUP, INC. FOR
THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED ONE HUNDRED FORTY-THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND SEVENTY DOLLARS ($143,270.00)” was approved by the following vote on roll call:
AYES: Councilmembers – Duhart, Spicer, Bowers, Mayor Sharif NOES: Councilmembers – None
ABSENT: Councilmembers – None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers – Darden
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Duhart offered the following communications/announcements:
Last Friday she attended the 2025 Harvest Fest hosted by the Greater Zion Church family in partnership with Holy Revival Church and Trinity Chapel Life Center. The event was a joyful community celebration featuring games, food, jumpers, music and plenty of family fun.
On Saturday she attended the Compton Air and Space Show where the community came together to celebrate aviation, innovation and community spirit. Three forces that have always helped lift Compton higher. The event was not just about planes or space exploration; it was about creating opportunities for young people. From thrilling air shows and STEM workshops to hands-on experience like flying planes and designing flight suits.
It was truly a day where imagination took flight. Special thanks to all the vendors that came out to support the Fly Compton Foundation for putting on an amazing event. Yesterday she had the pleasure of meeting the new owners of Grocery Outlet, Kathy and Gary Naylor, and welcomed them to the City of Compton. The Naylors are committed to keeping Eugene’s legacy alive and doing all they can do to support the community. She encouraged everyone to continue to shop local and support their neighborhood grocers. Someone stated she did not mention Martha’s Food Giveaway, that particular list came from the County of LA therefore Martha’s organization must not be signed with the County of LA. She didn’t create the list it was copied from the County of LA. United Hand is on 139th and Wilmington and she believes they are there on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am until they run out.
She hoped they exercised their right to vote today, if not they have until 8pm to drop off their ballots at the drop-off boxes located at Gonzales, Wilson and Burrell MacDonald Parks as well as the Compton Library or Compton College. “In closing, I’d like to thank you all again for coming out this evening. Thank you for addressing your concerns with us. Ms. Villareal, I would like you to talk to my assistant because I was not aware you were having problems with your water. Please make sure you get in touch with my assistant so that we can see what the issues are. Also staying informed, speaking up and working together to help us strengthen our community and continue to move our city forward. And always, eat, shop and buy Compton, a safe, clean and friendly city.
Councilmember Spicer offered the following communications/announcements:
On November 19, 2025, they will be continuing their nonprofit basic workshop from 5pm to 8pm. Planning and vision casting, holiday mixer, strategic goal, setting and budget planning are the topics. For more information reach out to his office at [email protected].
On November 23, 2025, they will be hosting a Sunday Giving Dinner on five different blocks in district two. They will be providing food, drinks and just having community time.
They will be blocking off the streets, bringing out tables, chairs and linens. They will cater food for the five blocks so that they can have Thanksgiving amongst themselves. It will take place on Tucker, McMillan, Orchard, Rose and Sloan Ave. For more information reach out to his office at [email protected]. or his social media. The entrepreneurial lab continues. It’s an eight-week program from kindergarten to twelfth grade. It started on November 1st and goes until December 20, 2025, every Saturday from 1-4pm, hosted by Children Striving Together.
On November 27, 2025, they will be hosting the 9th Annual Thanksgiving in the Park hosted by Unearthed and Empowered Communities, City Church, City Barbeque, himself and the City of Compton. Meet them at Lueders Park on Thanksgiving Day to assemble two hundred fifty hot meals and toiletry bags for the unhoused. Volunteers are welcome, they can reach out by text or call 310-625-9571.
On December 6, 2025, from 9am to 5pm, We Can See Your Smile free dental and vision services, first come first served. They are offering free dental and vision services at Dollarhide Community Center sponsored by Afram and Healing California. On December 13, 2025, at 11am the Compton Christmas Parade takes place. They will be hosting an afterparty at Wilson Park at 1pm immediately following the parade. The address is 123 N. Rose Street, Compton, CA. They will have jumpers, food, snow, performances as well as a toy giveaway. They will provide more information soon. “You all have a wonderful evening, God Bless, goodnight.” Councilmember Bowers offered the following communications/announcements:
He thanked Community Lawyers Incorporated for hosting their 15th Annual Justice Jam fundraiser in Compton at the Dollarhide Community Center on October 23, 2025. He had the privilege of attending and supporting the impactful event which raises funds to provide free law clinics, legal services, family law, immigration, citizenship, special education, and tenants rights for families across LA County. Their ongoing commitment to expanding access to justice aligns with their shared goal of empowering and protecting the residents. The senior townhall follow-up meeting will take place tomorrow November 5, 2025, from 12:30pm to 2pm at the Dollarhide Center in the main room located on the first floor. They will review the progress made on action items from their July session discussing new updates to senior programming, city services and continuing gathering input to ensure city activities reflect their priorities. Their voice matters and he hopes to see many of them there.
“City Manager I want to make a formal request to be placed on the agenda $20 million for street repairs and other infrastructure. The money to come from the interest earnings from Measure P.”
It was his great honor to recognize Ms. Elizabeth Norwood who was celebrating her 90th birthday. Ms. Norwood retired from the Compton School District and was a proud resident.
She dedicated decades of service to shaping young minds. Many of today’s leaders were once her students and her legacy continues to echo through every life she’s touched. Ms.
Norwood was his sixth-grade teacher at Caldwell Elementary. “Ms. Norwood, we thank you for a lifetime of excellence, compassion and commitment. On behalf of the City of Compton, we wish you a very happy 90th birthday.”
“As always, our office remains grounded in community unity through focused accountable leadership. Thank you have a great evening.”
Councilmember Darden offered the following communications/announcements:
On October 29, 2025, together with the Council Members and the City Manager she attended the Restoration Diversion Services Compton Human Trafficking Task Force Meeting held at Dollarhide. It was a wonderful event, two of the young ladies spoke that have now changed their lives. It was heartwarming to hear their stories. On November 1, 2025, she attended the Compton Air and Space Fair at Compton Airport.
It was a celebration of aviation, innovation and community spirit. It was an excellent event and she’s happy she was able to attend.
On November 8, 2025, from 1pm to 4pm, she will attend the community celebration for the 60th Anniversary of Compton VFW Post honoring Veterans and Veteran Services organizations at the Howard Martin Richardson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, #5394 located at 303 E. Palmer St., Compton, CA.
On Sunday she will be attending the 100th year anniversary for St. Timothy’s Tower. On November 21, 2025, from 11am to 2pm she will host the Annual Urban Hoe Down with seniors including Bobby Harden at the Dollarhide Community Center. Admission is $20 per person. Tickets are available for sale at Dollarhide. November 15, 2025, she will be volunteering with King’s Journey for a Senior Appreciate Dinner for the St. Timothy Tower for seniors that live there. It’s an event she has been doing for several years, and she will be volunteering to serve them and donate items if needed.
Last week she closed in memory of Ms. Jewel Allen who passed away last week. Her Celebration is Life is scheduled for November 7th at 3:30pm at 6510 S. Cherry Ave. in Long Beach.
She wished her oldest daughter Cassandra M. Montgomery a happy birthday. Her birthday was today.
Mayor Sharif offered the following communications/announcements:
She shared a brief update on the Level Up Mental Health Workshop led by Number Thoughts Counseling and Consulting Services in partnership with the City of Compton.
It’s something Missy asked about. She had her staff go back and check because she wanted to provide the following update: The program has been a great success promoting emotional wellness, communication and self-awareness among youth and families at Kelly Park, Lueders Park, Boys and Girls Club and Lifeline Charter School reaching approximately fifty participants. She thanked the community partners including Parks and Recreation, Compton Youth Activities League, Boys and Girls Club, Lifeline Charter School and members of the Compton School Board for helping make the initiative possible.
The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive showing that such programs strengthen families, build connection and reflect the city’s commitment to mental health and healing. On October 29, 2025, the City of Compton in collaboration with the Restoration Diversion Services held the first meeting following the relaunch of the Compton Human Trafficking Task Force. The initiative unites elected officials, faith leaders, local organizations and advocates in fight for justice, safety and restoration for survivors of human trafficking. Later that even she had the honor of attending the Centinela Youth Services Gratitude Gala celebrating fifty years of advocacy and restorative justice for youth. It was a wonderful evening recognizing their ongoing commitment to empowering young people and strengthening the community. Special thanks to the Sheriff Department for referring youth that seem to be having challenges when they come in contact with them over to the organization because they are doing an amazing job.
On October 30, 2025, she attended Assemblyman Mike Gipson’s Ruth of Resilience, a vigil for unity. The moving visual uplifted immigrant families and workers affected by deportation, reminding them of the power of compassion and unity. Assemblyman Mike Gipson will host another vigil for unity on November 24, 2025, from 6pm to 8pm at Ted Watkins Park in Watts followed by a mass at Lawrence Catholic Church. On November 1, 2025, she attended the Compton Air and Space Fair hosted by the Fly Compton Foundation. The event was remarkable featuring flight simulators, virtual reality, moonwalks, aircraft displays and more showcasing Compton’s rich aviation legacy and its bright future in aerospace innovation.
On November 4, 2025, she attended the Wonder Tech Fest in a Long Beach global platform highlighting innovation, entrepreneurship and technology. The event featured a specialized unit summit, global speakers and interactive exhibits that inspire creativity and drive progress across industries.
She reminded the Compton Clergy leaders that her office in partnership with Pastors of Compton will be hosting this month’s clergy collaboration meeting on November 8, 2025, at Greater Zion Church located at 2408 N. Wilmington Avenue from 10am to 12pm. “In closing, I would like to thank you all for your continued dedication to the City of Compton. Let’s keep uplifting each other, staying engaged and working together toward a stronger community. Wishing you all a safe and peaceful evening, see you next week, thank you.”
City Clerk Zurita reminded Mayor Sharif that next week was a holiday therefore there would not be a meeting next week, it would be the following week November 18th. Mayor Sharif thanked everyone for coming out and stated she appreciated all of the comments from the community.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Duhart, seconded by Darden, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40pm by the following vote on roll call:
AYES: Councilmembers – Duhart, Bowers, Darden, Mayor Sharif NOES: Councilmembers – None
ABSENT: Councilmembers – Spicer
_____________________________________ ____________________________________ SATRA D. ZURITA EMMA SHARIF
CITY CLERK CITY OF COMPTON MAYOR CITY OF COMPTON
1 April 14, 2026
The Compton City Council meeting was called to order at 4:36pm 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: Duhart, Spicer, Bowers, Mayor Sharif Council Members Absent: L. Darden
Other Officials Present: S. Zurita, T. Binns
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION
Rodney Lister from district three stated himself and most residents do not know everything that’s going on but he did speak to the City Manager last week and he’s there to say again, as a resident he felt that he was responsible and responsive to the things himself and other residents asked for.
He always had good interactions with him and his staff, and he just wanted to be on record again stating it again.
Charles Davis indicated he came with a heavy heart. He had a copy of the City Manager’s contract, and he understood when they placed him on administrative leave last time. He read section 3.1 of section three of the termination portion of his contract. He worked with fifteen different City Manager’s and some of them the City Council terminated them just like that. One unique thing about this is his contract expires January 9, 2027.
CLOSED SESSION
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Title: City Manager
On Motion by Bowers, seconded by Spicer the meeting recessed to Closed Session at 4:39pm by the following vote on roll call:
AYES: Councilmembers – Duhart, Spicer, Bowers, Mayor Sharif NOES: Councilmembers – None
ABSENT: Councilmembers – Darden
On Motion by Spicer, seconded by Duhart, the meeting was reconvened from Closed Session at 6:14pm by the following vote on roll call:
AYES: Councilmembers – Duhart, Spicer, Bowers, Darden, Mayor Shariff NOES: Councilmembers – None
ABSENT: Councilmembers – None
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Title: City Manager
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER BINNS REPORTED THAT THIS ITEM WAS
REFERRED OUT TO LEGAL COUNCIL
PRESENTATIONS
2. PRESENTATION: THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN, INC.
COMPTON SECTION – COUNCILMEMBER LILLIE DARDEN
Councilmember Darden asked the Mayor and Council to join her on the floor in presenting an award to the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. NCNW programs promote education,
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entrepreneurial ship, financial literacy, economic stability, health education, access to health care, public policy and social justice initiatives, all aimed at strengthening families and communities. (The video lost sound in the middle of the presentation).
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS AND NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Sinitta Farley pointed out some misrepresentations of Restoration Diversion. She in fact is the Founder of the organization. She was inspired by the Lord Jesus Christ to open the center around 2006. She shared a plaque the city presented her with. She stated the sex trafficking problem is still there. She and her husband started it, but he has since gone to be with the Lord. It’s a great program if they do it right for the young people in the community. She reiterated she was in fact the founder.
Mr. Farmer had issues with the ongoing animal control issues in the city. He is the Director and Founder of Canine Hub Dog Rescue and now Leadership Program where they have two contracts with the Probation Department as well as a ten-state partnership with Care of Animal Rights and Equity founded by James Evans. What he notices is dead dogs in the streets, kids attacked, kids getting attacked in other areas by coyotes, the spread of the typhus virus and other diseases carried by animals. He spoke to Downey Animal Control and found that they are only providing the city with 20% of services, if that. Animal Control does not show up to pick up dead animals. He shows up to pick up the dead dogs. He goes to the Alameda Corridor and distributes flea medication.
They are teaching at risk youth to be dog trainers, scent protection, personal protection and grooming. The same students he teaches, he drives down Long Beach Blvd. and witnesses them engaging in prostitution. What are they going to do about Downey Animal Control draining the city?
Kincy Jones agreed with the gentleman regarding the ladies on the street. Most of them are young, what are they going to do about it? Paramount or Carson don’t have it and it’s only five minutes away from the Sheriff Department. The young ladies are fresh out of high school and out there being raped, beaten and don’t have anywhere to go. The entire Council should think about it because there are young Black girls fifteen and sixteen years old out there on the streets naked and fighting and don’t know who they are getting in the car with. He thanked them for the lights and the lot. Are they going to keep the lot empty? The seniors asked him to inquire about them being able to walk around and sit down where the vacant lot is.
Humberto stated he wants to bring green energy to the city to provide charging stations, batteries and high-capacity electricity for all the communities. He also wants a clean tower for pollution.
He wants to bring six million for water and for cities because Compton buys water from other cities. Compton is looking ugly right now but together they could make it better if they collaborate.
Karen Harris from district three announced there is a clean-up this Saturday sponsored by the Compton Initiative. They are inviting the entire community to come out. They are painting three houses, a church and they are working in the community garden. They are beautifying the school.
They will also be working at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. On Sunday the Beautification Committee is sponsoring Earth Day at Alma Back Yard Farms. They will be giving away two hundred nice green bags. They invite the community to come out. They will be there from 8am12pm. They will be doing arts and crafts with the kids as well as gardening.
Linda Parsison from district two came out to support the City Manager who is on Administrative Leave. From what she could see he has worked harder than several other managers in the past. She has heard his Kert replies sometimes to the people giving their opinions. She would advise him not to do that. She has also heard complaints that he does things outside of his job description. It’s the Council’s job to put people in positions so that he doesn’t feel like he has to step outside and do everything. She doesn’t know of anything that would justify him being placed on leave.
Hector Gomez, Co-founder and Executive Director of Connecting Compton. Since 2019 their organization has been actively working to bring to life what would be known as the Compton Multicultural Equestrian Center. He was there to speak on item #6 regarding site access to the former Alondra Landfield which is located at 2015, 2875 and 2901 W. Alondra Blvd. The site has not been actively used since 1975 and for decades it has remained vacant, underutilized and to some extent forgotten. He knows there have been ongoing concerns about potential environmental impact the site may have on surrounding residents and they received that firsthand from serving 3 the area. He wants to be very clear about what the request is. The site access agreement itself and what it is not. The site access agreement is non-binding; it does not grant Connecting Compton exclusivity. It doesn’t give them ownership of the land itself. It provides the ability to access the site and conduct environment studies specifically to assess sole condition and better understand the current state of the land. There will be no programming, no development and no change to the site. It will strictly be used for gathering information. They would like to take uncertainty into understanding.
David Martinez graduated from Dominguez High School in 2025. He wanted to know if they could learn more about ROC government in Compton schools. While in school they do not learn about local government or state government. They just learn about federal government. He requested more opportunities for Latinos in the community, as the Latino population is increasing.
Pastor Chris Jackson from Curry Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in district one shared they are going to be celebrating their 65th Church Anniversary. They will be celebrating sixty-five years of ongoing ministry in the City of Compton. The theme is “On This Rock I Will Build My Church out of Matthew 16:18.” They will be honoring several individuals they may know. They will be honoring past State Senator Isadore Hall. The event is May 3, 2026, at 3pm at Dollarhide Community Center. They are inviting all of them to the event. He left flyers for the City Clerk to distribute. Ms. Coco distributed them upon receipt.
Anthony Perry stated he hopes and prays that all of them work together and do a great job for the greater good of the city and he’s rooting for all of them. As a member of the National Association for Equal Justice in America, they are concerned with capitalism in America. Poor and workingclass individuals are suffering. They invited everyone to their Town Hall Meeting on April 18, 2026, at the Holy Chapel Missionary Baptist Church located at 1016 E. Rosecrans Ave., Compton, CA at 3pm. They are concerned about affordable housing, and they would like everyone to come out to hear their solutions as well as hear the residents’ input. They are concerned with some of the basic needs of individuals in Compton and around LA County. They are concerned with the wealth gap between the rich and poor. They are going to talk about the exploitation of the corporations taking advantage of their workers in pay and benefits.
Miller Martin thanked all of them for not voting him in to help them to help the city out by bringing serious revenue to the city. Thank you for stating they don’t need his help and he doesn’t mind that. He wasn’t planning to come there but his business associate suggested he come there so he could look each one of them in the eye and find out who befriended him and believed that they needed the necessary help to get the city get back on its feet like Long Beach and Inglewood.
They have some hedges on Stockwell standing more than ten feet high and blocking the sidewalk.
His neighborhood has brought in a mechanic shop and it’s having a thousand cars through the alley and parking system on Grandee. He asked if they could please look into it.
Maya Douglas serves as the District Director for Assemblyman Mike Gipson. She came to speak on item #6. The Assemblymember does represent the City of Compton and its California State Legislature. They have been in contact with Connecting Compton for quite some time. They have been keeping him abreast of their efforts for the particular site. He would like to go on record stating that he supports the efforts of Connecting Compton and if it is feasible he would like to see the project come to fruition. He is also aware that they have been actively working with Councilmember Bowers. Their event Voices of Hope Compton Marches for Immigration Rights in partnership with the Compton City Council will be held on April 24, 2026, from 5:30 – 8pm.
They will start off at Sacred Heart Catholic Church to Fig Oleander Park. There will be a vigil.
They are going to stand in solidarity with their immigrant brothers and sisters and stand up against the attacks from the federal government and ICE. There will be a food giveaway and prayer.
Albert Delamora stated that those going up for re-election and want to finish what they started, on the corner of Acacia and Compton Blvd., there’s a homeless gentleman that has been there for weeks. He has carried a government credit card for approximately thirty-six years. He knows for a fact there’s protocol and plays on how they use it and when they can use it. There are also refresher courses they have to attend. In regard to item #5 Requesting Authorized Travel for Elected Officials, he recommends no one travels until the credit card issue is resolved. If effective systems had been implemented to address what initially appeared to be a straightforward case of misuse, the situation could have been managed early on and would not have escalated into the events that occurred tonight.
4 Olivia Nelson Richards had concerns regarding the violations citizens are being fined for. As for the illegal structures that have been built on the properties, most of the people that have purchased property in Compton bought them as they were. If there were illegal structures, they did not know about them. She bought her house in 1983. She’s being told that she’s in violation. She was never told why, what or how she could get it resolved. She tried to comply with Building and Safety.
Her house was damaged in the fire on Rose Ave. in 2021. This is 2026 and she has been going in and out paying money, going from one department to another. She is not only tired, but she’s also broke. If they are going to cite them, please help them with compliance. The Building and Safety Department is rude. They are working with the people involved with the fire, but they are not working with the taxpayers.
Maria Villareal, Compton Latino Chamber of Commerce. She expressed her sentiment to the senior who just spoke. On May 16, 2026, she invited the community to Tacos With the Captain at Cliff Texas Style Burritos at 5pm. They wanted to bring the captain into the community for the opportunity to talk to him and to see how they could build a bridge of communication between the Sheriffs and the community. Something needs to be done about the Business License Department.
If they do not have a City Manager for now think about all the past City Manager’s, they have brought in and nothing was done. Every time the City Manager crosses and tries to do something they bring him down. If the City Manager did not do his job they should give him the opportunity to do so because everyone deserves second chances. She supports item #6. She has been here long enough to know what the property has been going through. They have to do something to benefit the community and work together.
Jose Marguez stated he hopes that all of them are ready with a lot of energy to fight and win the election. They still want them to do something regarding the parking situation. They are still waiting for their response. He challenged them to do the right thing because they are running and need the Latino support. They have been finding out who’s honest and who’s not. They want honesty, no colors, they need to support the kids and the seniors. They need to work together. They want other cities to look at Compton with respect.
Tanya Lewis from district one thanked the young lady that came to the podium last week to confront the Council indicating she was concerned about the hero’s pay. She wants to know if she looked on Google, would she find information about a restraining order that was filed in July 2022.
She stated they swept things under the rug, but they knew about it. The citizens need to know about Councilmember Spicer. Three years ago, Councilmember Spicer had a domestic violence restraining order against him and now he’s running for Mayor. The Mayor swept that information under the rug. They want the rug picked up and swept up under it. There is a case number and that case number is 22CNR001189. He also had a protection order against him. He had his girl come up and tear them down but now she is going to tear him down.
Jaime Rodriguez stated he would appreciate it if they stopped by to see if they could make it safer for his little town Peter Pan Trailor Park. He understands there is a lot of work that needs to be done in Compton but he’s just asking for a little safety to get in and out of the trailer park where ninety-six families reside.
Missy from district three says no to item #6. She has a lot of friends and family members that are over there adjacent to the land that have died from cancer. The land is contaminated and produces something that is causing cancer. She doesn’t want to see anyone else die from cancer.
Leave the lot alone please. “Mr. Spicer last week they had a recess and when I walked through the door you said, “shut up”! “But let me tell you something homeboy, you don’t talk to me like that you need to start having respect. I haven’t said anything to you. When I come to the podium I’m speaking truth to power. You are unprofessional, why would you tell me to shut up? You talk to Mayor Sharif like that; he needs to be censored”. She doesn’t appreciate him talking to her in the tone that he does when he’s not there or throwing her on Facebook, and he call himself wanting to be the Mayor, “hell to the no we don’t want him as our Mayor. He is disrespectful and unprofessional. Are you high? Have you been smoking today? Why are you telling me to shut up? This is a business meeting not a clown show”.
Mark Smith followed up with Ms. Missy and item #6 regarding the land field. Access is unclear to him. They talk about an EPA report, but shouldn’t they get that report before access is granted.
They have yet to receive soil samples they requested and like Missy said it is cancer causing. They 5 refer to that area as Cancer Alley. He lives adjacent to the land field; he has videos where there is emissions coming up from the ground. Have they surveyed or questioned the people in the surrounding area? Why don’t they fix the problem? They keep on talking about how much money it costs yet they are talking about bringing the Olympics to Compton. They have a serious urban environmental problem on the lot. It has been ignored for over twenty years. He thanked the Compton Fire Department, with limited access today they had a major incident on Alameda, they did the job. The burglarizing of the Woodlawn Cemetery is not just a property issue, it’s a direct violation of the community’s dignity, history and respect for those that came before them. A cemetery should be sacred ground. When it is vandalized, lewded or neglected it sends a message that we are failing to protect even the most basic standards of the community. What are they going to do about it? What immediate steps are being taken to prevent the desecration of the cemetery? What protocols are in place, lighting, patrol?
Vanessa Cain noted she is not in favor of item #6. She is against anything environmentally wrong and she could name a lot of things. Let one horse pass over there and it will be a problem. She has already looked into some environmental attorneys. She does not agree with it, and she does not believe they should allow access because access gives people a lot of rights therefore, they do not need to give anyone access. They have EV5 over there, they could put the EPA in there, they don’t need access. “Mike Gipson needs to shut up. He hasn’t done anything for them he can go somewhere and drop dead!” “Last week they had three votes to remove the City Manager or suspend him. Why didn’t they get three votes to remove Councilmember Spicer and former City Attorney Eric Perrodin. They have selective cowardness?” “Emma violated the Brown Act she should be censored.” “She left the meeting last week and didn’t even close it. She ran out of the meeting to go speak to Sweeney. “This is the kind of stuff they have to deal with, Brown Act being violated, the proper votes that should be taken were not taken. Councilmember Spicer is still sitting there. “Where are those three votes maybe four Councilmember Duhart get a spine!” They sit up there and entertain some of the dumbest things and the issues they should be entertaining they are not doing and that’s taking care of the city. “Sit down with some courage, listen to the citizens because a lot of them have more to offer than obviously you do. I am not a coward”! Allen Hamada aka Big Al stated his business has bordered Compton for thirty-one years.
Someone is covering his signs taking off his face, slashing his name, trying to damage the image of his sign. It’s not going to change the outcome of the election. No need to mock him. “Mr. Spicer in the last election I put my name in to help you out with the election to take votes from Mr.
Galvan. You know very well where I live. Trying to prove that Allen doesn’t live in Compton doesn’t work. Tell your boy Mr. Carter stop playing that game it’s not going to work.” The second district needs a lot of help nothing has been done to it. He likes him as a person, but he walks the streets, he sees the sidewalks, handicap cannot pass because the root from the trees lift up the sidewalks, there’s trash everywhere, the trees are not trimmed, and potholes are everywhere. He is not there to bash him, but he needs him to understand how he feels. He is a very successful businessman; he has property and houses all over. He’s not hungry for money and he’s not running for office because he needs money. He will not get paid by the city. He is going to be an example for others on how to serve people.
Daniel Zepeda, Co-founder of Connecting Compton for the past six years stated that Connecting Compton has remained committed to this project working diligently and in good faith alongside city leaders to move it forward. Recently their item was placed on the Consent Agenda, however due to miscommunication, changes were made that have impacted their progress. He respectfully requested clarity and alignment so that they could continue the work collaboratively. Connecting Compton is a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting the positive identity of the city by preserving and promoting its rich equestrian and agricultural heritage. Their efforts are rooted in community engagement, education and pride and what makes Compton unique. Today they are requesting access to the Alondra location. The request does not involve any construction or development activities. Their intent is to gather information and share those findings transparently with the residents of Compton. A lot of people come to the podium and speak disrespectfully yet they do not live in Compton. They are at every Council Meeting saying negative things. The gentleman that stated the majority of the residents do not want it, they have signatures for proof, they canvased the area and if anyone would like to see the signatures they could come see him.
Jonathan Hammond from district two indicated his sister Olivia was up earlier speaking about the neighborhood on Rosecrans and Alameda, Rose Ave. It was his understanding that in light of the fires that happened in Alta Dena, some of the fire hydrants in the city do not work. He would 6 hope that they are maintaining them and checking them on a regular basis but evidently, they are not because it’s a danger to the residents. The fire that happened four years ago, the company that started the fire was not required to put up a fourteen-foot firewall to protect the citizens from the damage that occurred from the fire before. When the residents started putting their homes back together, they were limited in what they could do. They could only put up a six-foot wall to protect their property. The company is not being held accountable for anything they do and did.
Fidel Marquez from district one needed to shed some light on the violence in the city over the weekend. They have been short thirty officers, but they need someone to come up with a plan because the city cannot continue with the violence that happened this weekend. It shouldn’t be acceptable to anyone. They are shooting in broad daylight. He has an elderly father that thinks twice about leaving the house and no one should live under those conditions. He ran into a Caucasian lady in front of the Post Office and asked where she came from. She stated she came from Tustin therefore Orange County is dropping those people off in Compton and they need to address it before it gets too far out of hand. “Clerk I see your weekly vault series; there’s an ordinance in place that was done in 1888 that states you cannot be on the sidewalk sleeping intoxicated for whatever reason.” They need to start putting the ordinances in place in order to get the people off the street. There are too many nonprofits that claim they do the work. They need to put them through the test. This weekend there has been a lot of tension in the city with the removal of the City Manager. His thought is they had one Councilmember speak out and be very vocal about it, but he is the reason the City Manager is gone. He believes he should have been gone as well until the investigation is over. The auditor told them that they needed to address fraud. They have a company JL Group LLC to handle fraud, $235,000 contract and they are not putting it to use. His personal opinion is its misappropriation of taxpayer’s funds. They cannot spend money on attorneys when they have the system in place already therefore all they did was lie to the state auditor.
Craig Henry from district four stated that the interim City Attorney should be taking a stand because there are some things that need to be understood. They have a matter of decorum under which people are to conduct themselves when they approach the mic. It has been violated most of the night. It’s in writing on every program that is given how to conduct yourselves when you greet the Council. All comments are to be made to the Council. No individual’s names are to be called out. People get mad when they call people names and they tell them to shut up because they can’t tell them to shut up from the dais. You are to address the dais with concerns. Even if it’s a credit card it’s a way to address the dais without having to be so rude and obnoxious in their behavior. “Mayor, I love you to death and you know that, but when people are stepping out of order and attacking your fellow members on the dais you need to hit the gavel and shut it down.” Anybody that has some sense of politics and class should know that. Anyone who is sitting on a Board or Commission for the city they took an oath under how they would talk to members at the dais and it’s being violated. “Mr. Interim City Attorney these are my concerns and I’m hoping you would bring my concerns to the Council, and have it addressed because it is too much mud slinging and individualizing at people who are being slandered”. People lie and people tell the truth. He just happens to be one tonight to tell the truth. There is a way to address the Council and if you are not happy with them vote them out. All the bickering is a bad reflection on the city.
Lynn Boone from Compton stated she is running for City Clerk. She addressed 505 of the Charter vacancy. Whenever a seat is vacant, they have thirty days to appoint someone to it. The document Mr. Perrodin signed indicating he was resigning is signed December 5, 2025. She may not be able to count that well, but she knows it has been more than thirty days. The individual they have sitting there, she has no idea who he is because they did not introduce him and he lied to the people over four weeks regarding it taking four votes to remove the City Manager because he was on the panel to Know Your Charter. We, the people, deserve and are supposed to have a City Attorney. He does not qualify. They owe the people a special election it has been way longer than thirty days. The gentleman that approached the podium stated he wanted to work for the city, part of her platform in running for City Clerk is that she wants to start mentoring programs for people to be able to come in and departments allow them to learn the city so when the jobs open up they can apply. To the lady that complained about her place, and they did not have the information, please anyone that someone is addressing them about a home they have bought and are saying it’s an illegal dwelling go to the Assessor’s Office on Willow in Long Beach. Patrick Stewart, who used to be the Building and Safety Director used to tell her the City of Compton does not keep good records at all. She put in a complaint to Maria who doesn’t qualify as a City Clerk or the Deputy City Clerk for the city because if anything happens to the City Clerk, she is supposed to be able to step in. 7 She doesn’t meet the requirements. She doesn’t live there and she’s not a registered voter there but there were two election codes she was supposed to address and there’s nothing in Mr. Spicer’s file that states he is a City Councilmember.
CONSENT AGENDA
On Motion by Duhart, seconded by Darden, the Consent Agenda was proved by the following vote on roll call:
AYES: Councilmembers – Duhart, Spicer, Bowers, Darden, Mayor Sharif NOES: Councilmembers – None
ABSENT: Councilmembers – None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3. JUNE 17, 2025
4. FEBRUARY 3, 2026
REGULAR AGENDA
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
5. REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE TRAVEL FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS – 67TH ANNUAL MUNICIPAL SEMINAR – INDIAN WELL, CA – MAY 14, 2026 – MAY 17, 2026 On Motion by Duhart, seconded by Darden, Request to Authorize Travel for Elected Officials was approved by the following vote on roll call:
AYES: Councilmembers – Duhart, Spicer, Bowers, Darden, Mayor Sharif NOES: Councilmembers – None
ABSENT: Councilmembers – None
Elected Official Attending
Mayor Emma Sharif No
Councilmember Deidre M. Duhart Yes
Councilmember Andre Spicer No
Councilmember Johnatha Bowers No
Councilmember Lillie Darden Yes
NEW BUSINESS
6. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RIGHT OF ENTRY AND ACCESS AGREEMENT TO CONNECTING COMPTON FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2815- 2875 AND 2901 WEST ALONDRA BOULEVARD (TABLED)
Councilmember Duhart had some concerns about the property itself and that the property was probably contaminated. She is requesting that they table it because from her understanding there is another group that also wanted to have exclusive rights to the property. She doesn’t know where they are with it. They need to look into those allegations because she doesn't want to grant access to Connecting Compton if someone has also submitted a proposal to them. Why shouldn’t they do their own investigation. If the city owns the property, why are they not having the land assessed.
Councilmember Bowers noted that back when the Aja Brown regime was there, they were attempting to build apartment houses on the property. The property has an earthquake vault going through it. They know it’s very contaminated. To clean it up at that time would have cost well over thirty million dollars. As far as access is concerned, it clearly states what they could do to have access to the land. There are no events or anything, it’s simply testing the land. They have a company NV5 that has been testing the land for years, but they have received zero reports, and they have been requested many times. It’s not something that is going to happen overnight. The first step is to see what the EPA is saying because they are the authority. 8 Councilmember Spicer asked Asst. City Manager Binns if she was aware of any soil testing that the city has done at the site.
Asst. City Manager Binns stated the city has not completed soil testing. They checked with Building and Safety as well as Community Development Department. They do not have soil samples on record. The city has received two complaints in regard to site access. They are not lawsuits, but they are challenges.
Councilmember Bowers noted that each time it rains they see the company NV5 over there in their Tyvek suits collecting samples therefore someone’s collecting samples over there.
Asst. City Manager Binns stated she could definitely have staff check on it, unfortunately she is unable to speak about it on the dais at that time but she would be more than happy to bring the information back and inquire with NV5 for status update on the testing of the sampling they are doing but at this time, respectfully she doesn’t have a response.
Mayor Sharif asked once they get access to it are they able to share their information to the city or would it be best if the city does its own testing so they could provide the findings to the people that would like access to the site. Her concern is, she doesn’t want anyone to get sick due to contamination after access.
Asst. City Manager Binns noted that is something staff would be able to take a look at. At this time, she doesn’t have concrete and comprehensive responses as far as if that is a path forward but if that is the direction of the Council, staff could definitely inquire and see if that’s a legitimate path forward. Unfortunately, land use laws is not her expertise so she would not be able to give her professional opinion, but she would be happy to speak with their contracted legal counsel and bring something back to the governing body at a time in the future.
Councilmember Bowers noted they know the land is contaminated. They just don’t know to what degree. They know the company is over there which raises eyebrows because if they are submitting reports and the city is not receiving any reports then something fishy is going on because someone is definitely going over there getting samples and collecting runoffs therefore someone knows about it.
Mayor Sharif stated as a city they should know more about what’s happening with the land because a lot of people are interested in the land. She just wants to make sure that whoever accesses the property is safe on the property.
Councilmember Bowers stated they know there are at least two entities, the guy who cuts the grass is there regularly and NV5 who collects the samples therefore at least two people have access.
Councilmember Duhart needed clarity on NV5 and asked if they were an entity under contract with the city.
Councilmember Bowers indicated they have been using them for a few things and that’s one of them.
Asst. City Manager Binn stated they do have an active contract with NV5 and again if it’s the will of the Council she is more than happy to take direction to reach out to NV5 and request a status update as well as a presentation in front of the body as far as the work they have done and are doing at the sight as well as providing a comprehensive report to the legislative body.
Councilmember Duhart stated that if they are under contract and they do not have any information she wants to know how much they are paying them to dig up the soil.
Mayor Sharif added and if they are sharing the information with the city.
Councilmember Darden asked if the lot was owned by the city or is it successor agency property? If it’s owned by the successor agency, they may need the state approval as well. They do know it was a former dump site. She was told that the testing was previously done but where are the reports.
She is concerned about the property owners that live in the area and their exposure. She thinks the 9 homeowners and residents need notification of the work that is being proposed. She believes a public hearing should be held where the residents in the area could voice their opinions and concerns regarding the property. She met with Connecting Compton a couple of years ago and she’s concerned about the insurance policy. There is a firm out of the state of Texas, and they are talking about ground water therefore she is not in favor of just moving forward. Also, the City Clerk read a lot of corrections to the resolution. She would like to see it come back corrected before it is approved. She believes the city should initiate testing all its facilities. How do they know the residents will be taken care of as far as insurance and what the amounts are.
Councilmember Bowers needed clarity regarding the insurance and the residents being taken care of.
Councilmember Darden explained she looked at their insurance coverage. What would the insurance cover?
Councilmember Bowers reiterated that there are no events or anything, it’s simply testing the land.
Councilmember Bowers and Councilmember Duhart agreed that the EPA should be providing samples.
Asst. City Manager Binns clarified that NV5 collects storm water samples.
Mayor Sharif asked Asst. City Manager Binns what the timeline was in getting the information back to them.
Asst. City Manager Binns replied two to three weeks, mid-May or sooner. She also reiterated all that she and her staff were going to do at the request of the Council and as per the request of Acting City Attorney.
Asst. City Manager Binns for clarification purposes stated that the City Manager’s office will bring back an item by mid-May with a presentation from NV5, who currently conducts storm water sampling. They will present in person, and will also work with Public Works Engineering Department to have analysis done to see if staff is able to issue a request for proposal to do the site analysis on contract. Thirdly, will contact the EPA for their analysis and bring all three parts of this item back at one time in mid-May.
On Motion by Spicer, seconded by Duhart, A Resolution Approving the Right of Entry and Access Agreement to Connection Compton for Property Located at 2815-2875 and 2901 West Alondra Boulevard was Tabled by the following vote on roll call:
AYES: Councilmembers – Duhart, Spicer, Darden, Mayor Sharif NOES: Councilmembers – Bowers
ABSENT: Councilmembers – None
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Darden offered the following communications/announcements:
On April 8, 2026, she attended Joint Powers JPA Board Meeting as Mayor Sharif’s alternate. The meeting was held at Compton City Hall.
On April 8, 2026, she attended the National Community Development Association’s National Community Development Week Celebration at the city’s Heritage House hosted by the Grants Department.
On April 9, 2026, she participated in the Community Development Block Grant Bus Tour to review recent park improvements, rehabilitation projects and other CDBG funded projects throughout the city.
10 On April 10, 2022, she took part in the Annual Senior Spring Brunch along with their families and communities. The Senior Spring Brunch was thoroughly organized by Mayor Sharif. It was a wonderful event and well attended.
On April 13, 2026, she participated in a teleconference with Alas, association for L.A.
Deputy Sheriffs, President Anthony Mayrove. Alas is a certified bargaining unit for Deputy Sheriffs and District Attorney investigations in L.A. County. On April 18, 2026, she is hosting a Town Hall Meeting at Kelly Park, 2319 E. Caldwell Street, from 10:00am to noon. The general updates will include community improvement, clean-up, illegal dumping, graffiti abatement, parking, sidewalk access, street signs, lighting, city budget, summer recreation programs and community questions. She encouraged residents to please call Republic Services for their bulky items. They can put out six items for free, four times per year. They must call forty-eight hours in advance.
The number is 800-299-4898.
She closed in memory of Ms. Keshona M. Buckner-Williams, the daughter of longtime City of Compton employee Debbie Buckner. The city hereby extends its deepest sympathy to Ms. Buckner-Williams’ family.
“As always, a safe, clean and friendly city in the City of Compton at all times”.
Councilmember Bowers offered the following communications/announcements:
He acknowledged today’s warehouse fire in the city. Incidents such as this are a reminder of how critical it is to have a strong coordinated emergency response system in place. He thanked the Compton Fire Personnel for their commitment on the ground alongside Los Angeles County Fire, Downey Fire and Long Beach Fire Departments for their swift and professional response in working to contain the situation and protect surrounding areas.
This was a hazardous material event. He had the opportunity to personally bring lunch to the crew on behalf of the city as a small gesture of appreciation. Special thanks to Public Works and Parks and Recreation for conducting a walk-through of Tucker Park to target the immediate facility needs, upgrades and repairs of his office.
These efforts go beyond event preparation.
On April 18, 2026, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at Walter Tucker Park. He invited all of the residents to an upcoming 3rd District Community Meet and Greet. This is an opportunity for neighbors from across the districts and throughout the city to come together, break bread and build real connections with one another and with their Council’s office. He encouraged everyone to come out, bring their families and take part in strengthening communities that make the community whole.
“Always thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to making our city stronger. Together they move forward in community unity. Thank you, have a great evening”.
Councilmember Spicer offered the following communications/announcements:
On April 17, 2026, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm and April 18, 2026, from 9:00am to 4:00pm they will be hosting a Father Con Event. Never too early, never too late, fathers matter.
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 17th they will be doing a screening of the film made by local film makers entitled No Address.
On the 18th 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 25, 2026, Compton Mania and Pushing Compton Projects present the Autism Community Event. It will be at Wilson Park from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. The address is 123 11 N. Rose Ave. There will be wrestlers, jumpers, arts and crafts, face painting, resources and much more.
On April 25, 2026, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm they will host for the first time the Compton HBCU College Fair hosted by Upper E Management and himself at the Compton Main Events located at 111 N. Crane Avenue. It’s an opportunity to meet HBCU reps, scholarship information, application, FAFSA assistances as well as voter registration. They have ten HBCU’s that has already been confirmed. They are looking to have twenty in total.
On April 25, 2026, Supreme Athletics Gives Cali Love Los Angeles between the hours of 10am to 3pm at 1108 E. Peck St., Compton. For more information call 773-964-9677 or email [email protected].
On April 30, 2026, they will host the next Expungement and Resource Fair at the Dollarhide Community Center from 10am to 4pm. A day of second chances. There will be expungements, legal aid, job help, resume and interview support, re-entry programs, housing, health care, education and training, case management, counseling, immigration, child support, ticket relief and more. This is all efforts with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. They do the expungement clinics at least twice a year. So far, they have helped over six hundred residents, and helped to house over one hundred twenty-five residents and two hundred fifty residents were all employed from the Expungement Resource Fairs and they will continue to do them while he’s in office. He appreciates all who participate.
“You all have a wonderful evening, God Bless You, Goodnight” Councilmember Duhart offered the following communications/announcements:
Last Thursday she had the pleasure of attending the CDBG Bus Tour scheduled throughout the city. They visited various locations throughout Compton highlighting projects funded through the Community Development Block Grant Program. It was both informative and inspiring to see the impact of the investments firsthand. She extended a special shout out to the Grant’s Department for successfully executing the city’s first National Community Development Week. Each event was thoughtfully planned and well executed. Be prepared Compton, sign up for a free three-day Community Emergency Response Team CERT Training and gain the skills to protect yourself, your family and your community in the event of an emergency. The training for English Speakers will be offered on April 17, 2026, from 4:30pm to 8:30pm, April 18, 2026, from 8:00am to 3:00pm, April 19, 2026, from 8:00am to 3:00pm. The training for Spanish speakers will be offered April 9, 2026, from 4:00pm to 8:30pm, April 10, 2026, from 4:00pm to 8:30pm and April 11, 2026, from 8:00am to 3:00pm. All training will be held at Compton Fire station number three located at 1133 W. Rosecrans Ave. You must be present at all three training courses to receive your certification. To register email [email protected] with your first and last name or check with Renee Bowen.
On April 25, 2026, there will also be a one-day CERT skills refresher course from 8am to 5:30pm. This is for those who have already completed the Community Emergency Response Team training and would like a refresher.
On April 25, 2026, Save the date for a paper shredding and e-waste recycling event from 9:00am to 12:00pm at Gonzales Park located at 1101 Cressey St. Watch your documents get shredded on site for peace of mind. Drive-thru service is available. This free event is solely for Compton residents please bring ID or proof of residency. For more information contact her office at 310-605-5510.
On April 25, 2026, she is proud to partner with United Hands of Compton in honor of Earth Day to distribute free plants and fresh produce to the community. The event will take place at Gonzales Park from 10am until supplies last.
12 On April 26. 2026, the L.A. Adventist Academy will be giving away free groceries from 10am to 2pm at 846 E. El Segundo Blvd. Supplies will be distributed on a first-come, firstserved basis. To register visit anespringfest.evite.com. She thanked the Compton Fire Department for fighting the fire today on Alameda. They did a phenomenal job. There were other agencies involved however she wanted to give a special shoutout to the Compton Fire Department.
She advised Assist. City Manager Binns that someone mentioned there was a homeless man on Acacia and Compton Blvd. and they need to see if they could get him some assistance.
Someone mentioned they were going to be cleaning Lincoln Cemetery. Lincoln Cemetery is located in Carson therefore why are they cleaning Carson Cemetery instead of Woodlawn which is located in Compton.
“Thanks everyone for coming out this evening, your presence, input and commitment to speaking up and working together help strengthen our community and move our city forward. You are the eyes and ears of the community and your voices matter to me. Always remember to eat, shop and buy Compton, a safe, clean and friendly city”.
Mayor Sharif offered the following communications/announcements:
On Friday April 10, 2026, she had the pleasure of hosting her Annual Senior Spring Brunch at the Dollarhide Community Center where they welcomed over one hundred seniors for breakfast, bingo, music and fellowship. Events such as this create meaningful opportunities for the seniors to stay connected, engaged and supported while promoting health, wellness and community spirit. Her office will continue prioritizing programs and events that uplift and serve the senior community.
On April 17, 2026, from 9am to 12pm at Dollarhide Community Center. Her office in collaboration with Cal Trans, district seven is hosting an upcoming Procurement and Resource Fair. These events provide valuable network opportunities, connect local businesses to resources and support economic growth in Compton. She encourages residents and business owners to attend.
She thanked the Fire Department for a great job today. She reminded everyone to remember the Access Center in Compton on Compton Blvd. and Bradfield for resources when it comes to the homeless. “Looking ahead, my office will continue advocating resources, strengthening partnerships and ensuring Compton has a strong voice. Thank you to the residents for staying engaged and my Council colleagues and city staff for your continued partnership and dedication.
Together we will continue building a stronger Compton while honoring the history that guides us forward. Thank you, have a great evening”.
She closed in memory of Anthony Wright who passed away on April 9, 2026. Their thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time. 13 ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Spicer, seconded by Darden, the meeting was adjourned at 8:29pm by the following vote on roll call:
AYES: Council Members – Duhart, Spicer, Bowers, Darden, Mayor Sharif NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
_____________________________________ ____________________________________ SATRA D. ZURITA EMMA SHARIF
CITY CLERK CITY OF COMPTON MAYOR CITY OF COMPTON
October 6, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH FIRST CHOICE VENDING PURSUANT TO RFP NO.
GS-26-002 TO PROVIDE VENDING MACHINE SERVICES TO VARIOUS
CITY-OWNED FACILITIES
SUMMARY
Adoption of this resolution will authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with First Choice Vending pursuant to RFP No. GS-26-002 to provide vending machine services at various City-owned facilities for a five (5) year term (ie., November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2031) with two (2) additional one-year renewal options exercisable at the City’s sole discretion.
BACKGROUND
The City solicited proposals for City-wide vending machine services. The City released the RFP on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. On June 25, 2026, the City received two (2) proposals from Intellivend and The Vending Machine Hub.
First Choice Vending submitted its proposal on July 2, 2026, seven (7) days after the stated deadline. First Choice Vending relied on a version of the solicitation showing a July 2 deadline that it obtained through RFPMart.com, a third-party solicitation aggregator. An investigation established that the City had briefly posted a draft version of the solicitation containing the July 2 deadline on www.comptoncity.org before removing it for correction. RFPMart captured the document during that period.
First Choice Vending subsequently filed a written protest under Article VIII after being advised that its proposal was late.
Following a review of applicable NIGP guidance and consultation with Assistant City Manager, the proposal was accepted for evaluation based on the following considerations: the erroneous deadline originated from a document posted on the City servers; the proposer acted with reasonable diligence in relying on a document obtained from the City's official website; and the Purchasing Division had not issued a corrective addendum. The protest was resolved on that basis without a formal written determination pursuant to Article VIII.
16. Staff Report – Authorizing an Agreement with First Choice Vending For City-wide Vending Machine Services
October 6, 2026, Page 2
STATEMENT OF ISSUE
City staff evaluated the proposals received from First Choice Vending, Intellivend, and The Vending Machine Hub. All three (3) proposals were determined to be responsive.
The vendors’ commission proposals are as follows:
Vendor Commission Proposal Signing Bonus
First Choice Vending 20% Net Sales (i.e., less tax and spoilage) NA Intellivend 25% of gross sales $2,000.00
The Vending Machine Hub 18% of gross sales NA
Following the evaluation process, First Choice Vending was determined to be the highestranked vendor.
Staff believes that selecting First Choice Vending will provide the city with the necessary vending machines at the following locations:
City Hall - 1st Floor - 205 S. Willowbrook Ave., Compton, CA 90221 City Hall - 2nd Floor - 205 S. Willowbrook Ave., Compton, CA 90221 City Hall - Basement - 205 S. Willowbrook Ave., Compton, CA 90221 Dollarhide Community Center - 301 N. Willowbrook Ave., Compton, CA 90220 Neighborhood Resource Center - 600 N. Alameda St., Compton, CA 90221 CareerLink - 700 N. Bullis Rd., Compton, CA 90221
The agreement will provide a minimum of one (1) indoor soda and sports drink machine and one (1) indoor snack machine at each location. However, the City will reserve the right to add or delete locations as needed.
The proposed agreement will establish the scope of services, compensation, term, insurance requirements, and other applicable terms and conditions.
Staff requests authorization for the City Manager to enter into a professional service agreement with First Choice Vending on a commission of 20% of net sales (i.e., less tax and spoilage).
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This is a commission-based agreement, and no additional General Fund appropriation is requested as part of this action. Commission payments of 20% of net sales (i.e., less tax and spoilage) will be deposited in Account No. 1001-000-000-3334, General FundVending Commissions.
Staff Report – Authorizing an Agreement with First Choice Vending For City-wide Vending Machine Services
October 6, 2026, Page 3
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council select First Choice Vending to provide City-wide vending machine services and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for a five (5) year term (ie., November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2031) with two (2) additional one-year renewal options exercisable at the City’s sole discretion.
JANELLE BYDON
GENERAL SERVICES DIRECTOR
APPROVED FOR FORWARDING
JEROME GROOMES
INTERIM CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. ___________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH FIRST CHOICE VENDING PURSUANT TO RFP
NO. GS-26-002 TO PROVIDE VENDING MACHINE SERVICES TO
VARIOUS CITY-OWNED FACILITIES
WHEREAS, the General Services Department is responsible for maintaining the City’s administrative buildings, parks, fire stations, service yards, and leased properties; and
WHEREAS, the City of Compton General Services Department solicited proposals for City-wide vending machine services on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, pursuant to the Request for Proposal (RFP) No. GS-26-002; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the RFP was to obtain a qualified vending machine service provider to furnish, install, maintain, service, and operate vending machines at designated city-owned facilities; and
WHEREAS, on June 25, 2026, the City received two (2) proposals from Intellivend and The Vending Machine Hub; First Choice Vending submitted its proposal on July 2, 2026, seven (7) days after the stated deadline; and
WHEREAS, First Choice Vending relied on a version of the solicitation showing a July 2 deadline that it obtained through RFPMart.com, a third-party solicitation aggregator; an investigation established that the City had briefly posted a draft version of the solicitation containing the July 2 deadline on www.comptoncity.org before removing it for correction. RFPMart captured the document during that period; and WHEREAS, First Choice Vending subsequently filed a written protest under Article VIII after being advised that its proposal was late; and WHEREAS, following a review of applicable NIGP guidance and consultation with Assistant City Manager, the proposal was accepted for evaluation based on the following considerations: the erroneous deadline originated from a document posted on the City servers; the proposer acted with reasonable diligence in relying on a document obtained from the City's official website; and the Purchasing Division had not issued a corrective addendum; the protest was resolved on that basis without a formal written determination pursuant to Article VIII; and
WHEREAS, City staff evaluated the proposals received from First Choice Vending, Intellivend, and The Vending Machine Hub; all three (3) proposals were determined to be responsive; and
WHEREAS, the vendors’ commission proposals are as follows:
Vendor Commission Proposal Signing Bonus
First Choice Vending 20% Net Sales (i.e., less tax and spoilage) NA Intellivend 25% of gross sales $2,000.00
The Vending Machine Hub 18% of gross sales NA
WHEREAS, following the evaluation process, First Choice Vending was determined to be the highest-ranked vendor; and
WHEREAS, staff believes that selecting First Choice Vending will provide the city with the necessary vending machines at the following locations:
City Hall - 1st Floor - 205 S. Willowbrook Ave., Compton, CA 90221 City Hall - 2nd Floor - 205 S. Willowbrook Ave., Compton, CA 90221 City Hall - Basement - 205 S. Willowbrook Ave., Compton, CA 90221 Resolution No. ______
Dollarhide Community Center - 301 N. Willowbrook Ave., Compton, CA 90220 Neighborhood Resource Center - 600 N. Alameda St., Compton, CA 90221 CareerLink - 700 N. Bullis Rd., Compton, CA 90221
WHEREAS, the agreement will provide a minimum of one (1) indoor soda and sports drink machine and one (1) indoor snack machine at each location. However, the City will reserve the right to add or delete locations as needed; and WHEREAS, staff requests authorization for the City Manager to enter into a professional service agreement with First Choice Vending on a commission of 20% of net sales (i.e., less tax and spoilage); and
WHEREAS, this is a commission-based agreement, and no additional General Fund appropriation is requested as part of this action; and WHEREAS, commission payments of 20% of net sales (i.e., less tax and spoilage) will be deposited in Account No. 1001-000-000-3334; and WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council select First Choice Vending to provide City-wide vending machine services and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for an initial term of five (5) years (ie., November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2031) with two (2) additional one-year renewal options exercisable at the City’s sole discretion.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council hereby approves the selection of First Choice Vending as the most responsive proposer pursuant to RFP No. GS-26-002 for the provision of vending machine services at various City-owned facilities.
SECTION 2. That the City Manager, on the advice and approval of the Legal Division, is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with First Choice Vending for an initial term of five (5) years (ie., November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2031) with two (2) additional one-year renewal options exercisable at the City’s sole discretion.
SECTION 3. That the agreement with First Choice Vending is a commission-based agreement, and no additional General Fund appropriation is requested as part of this action.
SECTION 4. That the Commission funds of Twenty (20%) Percent of net sales (i.e., less tax and spoilage) will be deposited in Account No. 1001-000-000-3334.
SECTION 5. That a copy of this Resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Manager, City Attorney, City Controller, City Clerk, and the General Services 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
Resolution No. __________
ATTEST:
____________________________________
SATRA D. ZURITA
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF COMPTON: ss
I, Satra D. Zurita, City Clerk of the City of Compton, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk at a regular meeting thereof held on the _______ day of ____________________, 2026.
That said Resolution was adopted by the following vote to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERSNOES: COUNCIL MEMBERSABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERSABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS- ____________________________________
SATRA D. ZURITA
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CITY OF COMPTON
AND
FIRST CHOICE VENDING
This AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the CITY OF COMPTON, a municipal corporation of the State of California (hereinafter referred to as “CITY”) located at 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California 90220, and FIRST CHOICE VENDING (hereinafter referred to as “VENDOR”) located at 12349 Gladstone Avenue, Sylmar, CA 91342 (each a “Party” and collectively, the “Parties”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the General Services Department is responsible for maintaining the City’s administrative buildings, parks, fire stations, service yards, and leased properties; and WHEREAS, the City of Compton General Services Department solicited proposals for City-wide vending machine services on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, pursuant to the Request for Proposal (RFP) No. GS-26-002; and
WHEREAS, following the evaluation process, First Choice Vending was determined to be the highest-ranked vendor; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. XXXX, adopted on the ____ day of _____, 2026, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with FIRST CHOICE VENDING for vending machine services, for five (5) year term (ie., November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2031) with two (2) additional one-year renewal options exercisable at the City’s sole discretion; and WHEREAS, Vendor is willing to render services subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties, for the consideration, terms and conditions herein described, mutually agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. PURPOSE.
The purpose of this Agreement is to establish the terms and conditions under which Vendor shall provide vending machine services at various City-owned facilities in accordance with the City’s Request for Proposals (“RFP”) No. GS-26-002, VENDOR’s proposal, and the terms and conditions contained herein.
2. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY VENDOR.
Vendor shall provide, install, operate, stock, maintain, repair, and service vending machines at locations designated by the City.
Scope of Work shall include, but is not limited to:
Installation of a minimum of one (1) indoor soda and sports drink machine and one (1) indoor snack machine at each location.
Providing Delivery, installation, relocation, removal, and replacement of vending machines. Restock vending machines at least twice a week or more frequently based on sell-through rates, with approved food, beverages, and other authorized products. Maintaining sufficient product inventory to meet reasonable customer demand. Providing routine preventive maintenance and prompt repair services.
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Removing expired, damaged, or otherwise unsuitable products. Maintaining vending machines in a clean and presentable condition. Clean all external parts of the machines during routine restocking visits. Providing customer service for complaints, refunds, and machine malfunctions. Provide monthly commission payment accompanied by a gross sales report itemized by location.
Complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations; and performing all other services reasonably necessary to provide complete vending machine services as contemplated by the RFP.
As further described in the Vendor’s proposal response to “Request for Proposals #GS-26-002 – City-Wide Vending Machine Services,” dated July 2, 2026.
3. VENDING SERVICE LOCATIONS.
Vending machines shall be installed at the following City-owned facilities:
City Hall – 1st Floor 205 S. Willowbrook Ave., Compton, CA 90221 City Hall – 2nd Floor 205 S. Willowbrook Ave., Compton, CA 90221 City Hall – Basement 205 S. Willowbrook Ave., Compton, CA 90221 Dollarhide Community Center 301 N. Willowbrook Ave., Compton, CA 90220 Neighborhood Resource Center 600 N. Alameda St., Compton, CA 90221 CareerLink 700 N. Bullis Rd., Compton, CA 90221
The city reserves the right to add, remove, relocate, or modify vending machine locations during the term of this Agreement based upon operational needs, facility availability, renovations, or other circumstances.
No vending machine shall be installed at a City facility without prior authorization from the City.
4. TERM AND TERMINATION.
The initial term of this Agreement shall be five (5) years, commencing on the effective November 1, 2026, and continuing through October 31, 2031, unless this Agreement is extended or otherwise terminated as provided herein.
The City reserves the right to terminate this Agreement with 30 days' notice to the Vendor.
5. COMPENSATION AND REVENUE CONTROLS.
Vendor shall be responsible for all costs and expenses associated with providing vending machine services, including equipment, installation, transportation, stocking, maintenance, repairs, insurance, personnel, and other operating costs.
In consideration for providing the vending machine services, Vendor shall provide the CITY with monthly compensation of twenty percent (20%) of Net Sales (i.e., less tax and spoilage) in accordance with the pricing, commission, and revenue-sharing set forth in Vendor’s accepted proposal and incorporated herein as Exhibit A.
Vendor shall maintain inventory records and provide the CITY with monthly reports of vending machine sales and revenue. The CITY reserves the right to audit records relating to vending machine operations and revenues.
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6. VENDING PRODUCTS.
Vendor shall provide a reasonable variety of products appropriate for the locations where vending machines are installed. Machines must be stocked at least twice a week or more frequently based on sell-through rates.
All products shall be fresh, properly packaged, within applicable expiration dates, stored and handled in accordance with health and safety requirements.
The Vendor will provide vending options that would best serve the needs of the City and customers. City Management must approve vending options and the cost of each item in writing before installing vending machines.
The CITY may request that certain products be added, removed, or replaced when necessary to meet operational or employee needs.
7. EQUIPMENT.
All vending machines provided by Vendor shall be in good operating condition. Vendor is responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and removal of its equipment.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all vending machines and related equipment provided by Vendor shall remain the property of the Vendor. The Vendor shall not modify or install equipment in a manner that damages City Property.
Vendor shall repair any damage to City Property caused by its equipment, employees, agents, or subcontractors.
8. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS.
Vendor shall provide monthly routine maintenance and timely repair services for all vending machines. Vendor shall respond within 24 hours to reports of malfunctioning equipment.
Machines that cannot be repaired within 24 hours and require replacement will have thirty (30) days from the initial notification to be replaced or removed as directed by the CITY.
Vendor shall maintain vending machines in a clean, sanitary, safe, and fully operational condition.
9. CUSTOMER SERVICE.
Vendor shall provide a customer service telephone number, email address, or other appropriate method for reporting machine malfunctions, product issues, refund requests, or other customer concerns. Customer service information shall be clearly displayed on each vending machine.
Vendor shall be responsible for processing refunds resulting from vending machine malfunctions or other issues attributed to the Vendor.
10. CITY ACCESS AND COORDINATION.
Vendor shall coordinate installation, servicing, maintenance, and removal activities with the City.
Vendor personnel shall comply with all City facility access, security, safety, and operating requirements.
The City may restrict access to any facility or location when reasonably necessary for safety, security, or operational purposes.
Vendor shall provide qualified and properly trained personnel to perform services. Vendor shall be solely responsible for the supervision, direction, compensation, and conduct of its employees,
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agents, and subcontractors. All Vendor personnel shall conduct themselves professionally while on City Property. The City may require Vendor to remove any employee or representative from City Property for reasonable cause.
11. PERMITS AND LICENSES.
Vendor, 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 Vendor.
11.1 Upon execution of this Agreement, the Vendor shall show evidence of a business license permit in conformance with Section 9-1.2 of the Compton Municipal Code.
11.1.1 Subsequently, Vendor must provide evidence of a current business license annually to the City for the term of the agreement.
12. VENDOR BOOKS AND RECORDS.
Vendor shall maintain all ledgers, books of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, and other records or documents evidencing or related to work, services, expenditures, and disbursement charges to the City for the period and to the extent required by law as related to audits of public agencies and their expenditures.
Vendor shall maintain all documents and records that demonstrate performance under this Agreement for the period and to the extent required by law as related to audits of public agencies and their expenditures.
Any records or documents required to be maintained pursuant to this Agreement shall be made available for inspection or audit, at any time during regular business hours, upon written request by the City or a designated representative. Copies of such documents shall be provided to the City, at its expense, for inspection when it is practical to do so. Otherwise, unless an alternative is mutually agreed upon, the records shall be available at Vendor’s address indicated for receipt of notices in this agreement.
13. EXAMINATION OF 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.
14. INDEPENDENT VENDOR STATUS.
Vendor, its officers, employees, subcontractors, agents and volunteers (collectively hereinafter the “Vendor”), is a wholly independent vendor and not an officer, employee, subcontractor or agent of the City of Compton, and is not authorized to act on behalf of the City. Neither the City nor any of its officers, employees, agents or volunteers shall have any control over the conduct of the Vendor, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement. Vendor expressly warrants that while engaged in carrying out and complying with any terms and conditions of this Agreement, Vendor shall not at any time or in any manner represent that Vendor is in any manner officers, employees, agents or volunteers, joint venture or partner of the City. Vendor shall obtain no rights to retirement, health care, or any other benefit that accrue to City officials, officers, or employees. Vendor expressly waives any claim to such rights.
Vendor will not be eligible for any employee benefits, nor will City make deductions from any amounts payable to Vendor of taxes or insurance. All payroll and employment taxes, insurance,
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and benefits shall be the sole responsibility of Vendor. Vendor retains the right to provide services for others during the term of this Agreement.
15. INDEMNITY.
Vendor shall indemnify and save harmless the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers (collectively hereinafter the “City”), against any and all damages to property or injuries to or death of any person or persons, including property and employees or agents of the City and shall indemnify and save the City from any and all liability and expense including reimbursement of reasonable defense costs and legal fees, and claims, demands, suits, actions or proceedings of any kind or nature, including Workers’ Compensation claims, of or by anyone whomsoever to the extent resulting from or arising out of the negligent, reckless or willful misconduct for the Vendor, its officers, employees, sub-consultants, subcontractors or agents in the performance of the duties undertaken by Vendor pursuant to this Agreement.
This indemnification and hold harmless obligation does not extend to claims arising out of the negligence or willful misconduct of the City.
16. INSURANCE.
16.1 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. The Vendor shall not commence Work under this Contract until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that it has secured all insurance coverage required under this section. In addition, Vendor shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until such subcontractor(s) has secured all insurance required under this Section 13.
As a condition precedent to the effectiveness of this Contract for work to be performed hereunder and without limiting the Vendor's indemnification of the City, Vendor will maintain the types of coverage and minimum limits indicated below, unless the Risk Manager or City Manager, in consultation with the Legal Division approves a lower amount. These minimum amounts of coverage will not constitute any limitations or cap on Vendor’s indemnification obligations under this Agreement.
16.2 MINIMUM SCOPE OF INSURANCE. 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:
16.2.1 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY. Vendor 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.
16.2.2 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE AND EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY. Vendor shall provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement a policy of Workers' Compensation limits as required by the California Labor Code and Employer's Liability limits of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per accident for bodily injury and which specifically covers all persons providing services by or on behalf of the Vendor and all risks to such persons under the Agreement, Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance will not be required if Vendor has no employees and provides, to City's satisfaction, a declaration stating this.
16.2.3 AUTOMOTIVE LIABILITY. Vendor shall provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement a program of insurance with a limit of liability of not less than Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) for each accident. Such insurance shall include coverage for all Owned", "hired” and "non-owned” vehicles, or coverage for "any auto". If Vendor does not own any company vehicles, the requirement may be satisfied by providing (a) a Personal Automobile Liability policy for the
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Vendor’s own vehicle; and (b) a non-owned auto endorsement to the Commercial General Liability policy if Vendor may use vehicles of others (e.g., vehicles of employees).
16.3 ENDORSEMENTS. Required insurance policies shall not be in compliance if they include any limiting provisions or endorsement that has not been submitted to the City for approval.
16.3.1 ADDITIONAL INSURED. The City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be named as additional insureds with regard to liability and defense of suits or claims arising out of the performance of the Agreement.
16.3.2 CANCELLATION. Required insurance policies shall not be canceled or coverage reduced until 30 days’ written notice has been served upon the City, except 10 days’ written notice for nonpayment of premium.
16.3.3 WAIVER OF SUBROGATION. Required insurance coverage shall not prohibit Vendor from waiving the right of subrogation prior to a loss. Vendor shall waive all subrogation rights against the indemnified parties. Policies shall contain or be endorsed to contain such provisions.
16.4 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.
16.5 EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE. Contract, and as a condition precedent to the effectiveness thereof, shall deliver certified copies of the required policies on forms approved by 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. Vendor 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.
16.6 ACCEPTABILITY OF INSURERS. Each policy shall be from a company with a current A.M.
Best rating of no less than A:VII and authorized to do business in California or otherwise permitted under applicable law.
16.7 INSURANCE FOR SUBCONTRACTORS. All subcontractors shall be included as additional insureds under the Vendor’s policies, or the Vendor shall be responsible for ensuring subcontractors obtain appropriate insurance in compliance with these requirements, including naming the City as an additional insured.
17. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. City and the Vendor each binds themselves, their partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives to the other hereto and to partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives of such other party in respect to all covenants, agreements and obligations contained in this Agreement Documents. Neither party to the Agreement shall assign the Agreement or sublet it in whole or part without the written consent of the other, nor shall the Vendor assign any monies due or to become due to it hereunder, without the previous written consent of the City. Any attempted assignment of this Agreement without the written consent of both parties is void.
18. NONDISCRIMINATORY EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.
During the performance of this Agreement, the Vendor agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, sex, creed, color, religion, age, sexual
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH FIRST CHOICE VENDING
CITY-WIDE VENDING MACHINE SERVICE
General Services Department / Resolution _______
orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, disability or belief in accordance with requirements of City, State or Federal laws and regulations.
In the event of the Vendor’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.
19. WARRANTIES.
Vendor represents (i) that Vendor has no obligations, legal or otherwise, inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement or with Vendor’s undertaking this relationship with City, (ii) will exercise the professional standard of care in the performance of the services called for by this Agreement not violate any applicable law, rule or regulation or any proprietary or other right of any third party, (iii) that Vendor will not use in the performance of his responsibilities under this Agreement any confidential information or trade secrets of any other person or entity and (iv) that Vendor has not knowingly entered into or will enter into any agreement (whether oral or written) in conflict with this Agreement.
20. GENERAL COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS.
Vendor will keep fully informed of federal, state and local laws and ordinances and regulations which in any manner affect those employed by Vendor, or in any way affect the performance of the services by Vendor. Vendor will at all times observe and comply with these laws, ordinances, and regulations and will be responsible for the compliance of the services with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations. In the event the Vendor encounters any conflict between such laws and ordinances, Vendor shall notify the City in writing, and the parties agree to work cooperatively to resolve the conflict.
21. 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 Vendor), or other similar acts to those described above or other causes beyond the reasonable control of such party, and without fault or negligence, said event shall excuse performance by such party, and neither party shall be liable for failure to perform due to causes beyond their control.
22. COVENANTS AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES.
Vendor warrants that Vendor has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working for Vendor, to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that Vendor has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or any other consideration contingent upon, or resulting from, the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, City will have the right to terminate this Agreement for nonperformance, or, in its discretion, to deduct from the Agreement price or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of the fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fees, gift, or contingent fee.
23. AMENDMENTS.
This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written document executed by both Vendor and City’s City Manager and approved as to form by the Legal Division. Such document shall expressly state that it is intended by the parties to amend the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH FIRST CHOICE VENDING
CITY-WIDE VENDING MACHINE SERVICE
General Services Department / Resolution _______
24. NOTICES.
Any notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be effective when delivered in person; and effective one (1) business day after delivery by facsimile transmission; and effective five (5) days after mailing by U.S. Mail, postage prepaid and properly addressed as follows:
To Vendor: FIRST CHOICE VENDING
12349 Gladstone Avenue
Sylmar, CA 91342
Attn: Clinton McCartney, Chief Operating
Officer
(805) 797-9884
To City: City of Compton-General Services
205 South Willowbrook Avenue
Compton, California 90220
Attn: Janelle Bydon, Director
(310) 605-5519
With a copy to: City of Compton
205 South Willowbrook Avenue
Compton, California 90220
Attn: Jerome Groomes, City Manager
(310) 605-5585
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.
25. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
This Agreement, together with any other written document referred to or contemplated by it embody the entire Agreement and understanding between the parties relating to the subject matter of it.
The City Manager is authorized, in consultation with the City Attorney, to agree to non-material amendments to this Agreement. Neither this Agreement nor any of its provisions may be amended, modified, waived or discharged except in a writing signed by both parties.
26. MISCELLANEOUS.
Vendor and City acknowledge that the No provision of this Agreement is to be interpreted for or against either party because that party or that party’s legal representative drafted such provision.
Should either party hereto, or any representative, successor or assign of either party hereto, resort to litigation to enforce the provisions of this Agreement, the party or parties prevailing in such litigation shall be entitled, in addition to such other relief as may be granted, to recover its or their reasonable attorney’s fees and costs in such litigation from the party or parties against whom enforcement is sought.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, VENDOR has executed this Agreement, and the CITY, by its City Manager, who is authorized to do so, has executed this Agreement.
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH FIRST CHOICE VENDING
CITY-WIDE VENDING MACHINE SERVICE
General Services Department / Resolution _______
FIRST CHOICE VENDING
VENDOR
Dated: _______________ By _________________________________________ Clinton McCartney, Chief Operating Officer
CITY OF COMPTON
Recommended for Approval by:
By _________________________________________ Dated: ____________________ Janelle Bydon, General Services Director
Approved by:
Dated: ___________________ By ____________________________________ Jerome Groomes, City Manager
Approved as to form:
By ________________________________ Dated: ___________________ Legal Division
ATTEST:
Dated: _________________ By ____________________________________ Satra D. Zurita, City Clerk
CITY OF COMPTON | PURCHASING DIVISION
PROCUREMENT FILE SUMMARY
RFP No. GS-26-002, City-Wide Vending Machine Services
Prepared by Cameron Redic, Purchasing Manager
Date of Summary: August 31, 2026
1. SOLICITATION IDENTIFICATION
● Solicitation No.: GS-26-002
● Title: City-Wide Vending Machine Services
● Requesting Department: General Services
● Department Contact: Janelle Bydon, Director of General Services ● Administering Authority: Purchasing Division, City Manager's Office ● Procurement Method: Request for Proposals (RFP)
● Solicitation Number Note: GS-26-002 was assigned after a conflict with GS-26-001 (Solar PV Maintenance) was identified and corrected during the rebuild.
2. METHOD DETERMINATION AND CLASSIFICATION
● Method determination: RFP rather than ITB. The scope is differentiated by qualitative factors, and the commission rate was structured as a competitive variable rather than a fixed City-set rate. Financial modeling supporting the determination was developed prior to drafting. ● Service Category: Maintenance and service delivery
● Award Structure: Single award
● Evaluation Method: Combined scoring
● Contract Type: Revenue-generating concession. Compensation to the City is a percentage of gross sales. No City-set commission floor was established; the rate was proposed by each proposer and scored.
3. CONTRACT STRUCTURE AND TERM
● Five-year base term with two one-year renewal options exercisable at the City's sole discretion.
The term was clarified through Addendum No. 1 after the RFP was issued with the standing language providing that the term would be established at the time of contract negotiation and award.
4. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
● Minimum three (3) years continuous operating experience in vending machine services of comparable scope.
● All required state and local licenses, including a valid California Seller's Permit. ● City of Compton Business License required prior to contract execution. ● Minimum three (3) verifiable references from comparable engagements within the past five (5) years.
5. EVALUATION CRITERIA
Criterion Maximum Points
Compensation / Commission Proposal 35
Approach and Methodology 30
Qualifications and Experience 25
References 10
TOTAL 100
6. SOLICITATION SCHEDULE
Milestone Date
Publication May 18, 2026
Written Questions Deadline June 10, 2026
Addendum Release (scheduled) June 17, 2026
Pre-Proposal Site Walkthrough June 18, 2026
Proposal Submission Deadline June 25, 2026, 5:30 p.m. PT Unreconciled file item: Addendum No. 1 lists the Original Publication Date as May 18, 2026, while the RFP Open Period statement uses May 20, 2026. The proposal deadline is consistent at June 25, 2026 in all Cityissued documents. This discrepancy was identified during the protest review and has not been reconciled in the file.
7. PROPOSAL RECEIPT AND DEADLINE DETERMINATION
Three proposals were evaluated: First Choice Vending, Intellivend, and The Vending Machine Hub. All three were determined responsive.
First Choice Vending submitted on July 2, 2026, seven days after the stated deadline, relying on a version of the solicitation showing a July 2 deadline obtained through RFPMart.com, a third-party aggregator. Investigation established that the City had briefly posted a draft version carrying the July 2 date to comptoncity.org before removing it for correction, and that RFPMart captured the document during that window. First Choice Vending filed a written protest under Article VIII after being advised its proposal was late.
Determination: following review of NIGP guidance and consultation with ACM Tamara Binns, the proposal was accepted for evaluation on the grounds that the erroneous date originated on City servers, the proposer acted with reasonable diligence in relying on a document obtained from the City's own website, and the Purchasing Division had issued no corrective addendum. The protest was resolved on that basis without a formal Article VIII written determination.
8. EVALUATION COMMITTEE
● Janelle Bydon, Director, General Services
● Erika Arteaga, Administrative Analyst II
● John Strickland, Project Manager, Public Works Engineering Committee composition satisfies the three-evaluator minimum.
9. COMBINED SCORES
Rank Proposer Combined Score
1 First Choice Vending 81.33
2 Intellivend 80.67
3 The Vending Machine Hub 57.67
The 0.67-point margin between Rank 1 and Rank 2 prompted a consensus meeting.
10. CONSENSUS MEETING
A consensus meeting was convened. No scores were revised during the meeting. Given the 0.67-point margin between Rank 1 and Rank 2, Director Bydon elected to contact First Choice Vending's references before the committee finalized its position.
The General Services Department completed the reference check. References for First Choice Vending returned satisfactory. No scores were revised, no written justification to deviate from the scored ranking was required, and the committee ranking as scored stands.
11. SELECTION
● Selected Proposer: First Choice Vending
First Choice Vending was selected as the highest-ranked responsive proposer following completion of the reference check. The selection reflects the combined scores as recorded, with no post-consensus score revisions. The commission rate is confirmed.
October 6, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO.
1 TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY (LACMTA) FOR THE ROSECRANS AVENUE/ATLANTIC
AVENUE AND ARTESIA BOULEVARD/SANTA FE AVENUE
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
SUMMARY
Adoption of the proposed Resolution will authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the City of Compton and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“LACMTA”) for the Rosecrans Avenue/Atlantic Avenue and Artesia Boulevard/Santa Fe Avenue Intersection Improvements Project. The amendment updates project funding allocations, authorizes LACMTA to utilize additional Measure R funds to complete consultant services, establishes responsibilities related to right-of-way (“ROW”) activities, and updates project management contacts.
BACKGROUND
The City of Compton is advancing intersection improvements at Rosecrans Avenue/Atlantic Avenue and Artesia Boulevard/Santa Fe Avenue to reduce traffic congestion, improve mobility, and enhance safety for motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Proposed improvements include roadway capacity enhancements, traffic signal upgrades, signal timing optimization, and other operational and safety improvements.
Measure R, approved by Los Angeles County voters in 2008, provides transportation funding for local and regional transportation improvement projects. In July 2021, the LACMTA Board programmed $329,500 in Measure R funds for the Project Approval and Environmental Documents (“PAED”) phase of the project. Subsequently, on January 26, 2023, the LACMTA Board increased the project budget by $2,223,700, bringing the total Measure R allocation to $2,553,200 for the PAED, Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E), and Right-of-Way (“ROW”) phases of the project.
The City and LACMTA entered into an MOU dated October 15, 2021, under which LACMTA agreed to lead the PAED and PS&E phases. To carry out this work, LACMTA procured an Architectural and Engineering (“A&E”) consultant contract on behalf of the
17. Staff Report – Amendment No. 1 to the MOU with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
October 6, 2026, Page 2 of 3
City. Amendment No. 1 is necessary to reflect the increased Measure R funding, allow LACMTA to utilize additional programmed funds to fully fund the consultant contract, and establish responsibilities for ROW activities needed to advance the project.
STATEMENT OF ISSUE
Amendment No. 1 makes the following substantive changes to the existing MOU:
Confirms a total Measure R project allocation of $2,553,200. Authorizes LACMTA to utilize up to $1,853,200 of programmed Measure R funds to fully fund its consultant contract for project development services. Allocates $700,000 of the programmed Measure R funds for ROW-related activities.
Establishes responsibilities of the City and LACMTA for ROW acquisition and related activities as outlined in Exhibit A of the amendment. Updates the designated LACMTA Project Manager and contact information.
Approval of Amendment No. 1 will allow the City and LACMTA to continue advancing the project through design and right-of-way activities using available Measure R funding.
ALTERNATIVE
The City Council may elect not to approve Amendment No. 1. However, doing so could delay project delivery and implementation of PAED, PS&E, and ROW activities necessary to advance the project toward construction. Staff does not recommend this alternative.
FISCAL IMPACT
The amendment does not require additional City General Fund expenditures. Project activities covered by the amendment will be funded through the existing Measure R allocation of $2,553,200 programmed by LACMTA for the project. A separate Measure R funding agreement will be executed to reimburse eligible City ROW activities as provided in the amendment.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Compton and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the Rosecrans Avenue/Atlantic Avenue and Artesia Boulevard/Santa Fe Avenue Intersection Improvements Project.
Staff Report – Amendment No. 1 to the MOU with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
October 6, 2026, Page 3 of 3
JACK H. GONG, P.E., SE, PMP
CITY ENGINEER
APPROVED FOR FORWARDING
JERRY GROOMES
INTERIM CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO.__________________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA) FOR
THE ROSECRANS AVENUE/ATLANTIC AVENUE AND ARTESIA
BOULEVARD/SANTA FE AVENUE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City is proposing improvements at the intersection of Rosecrans Avenue/Atlantic Avenue and Artesia Boulevard/Santa Fe Avenue in the City, which currently experience significant delays. The Project is intended to reduce traffic congestion, improve traffic operations, enhance mobility, and increase safety for motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists through roadway, signal, and operational improvements; and
WHEREAS, the LACMTA Board, at its July 22, 2021 meeting, programmed $329,500 in Measure R Funds to the City of Compton for Project Approval and Environmental Document (PAED) phase of the project; and WHEREAS, the City of Compton and LACMTA entered into that certain Memorandum of Understanding dated October 15, 2021 (the “MOU”) for the Rosecrans Avenue/Atlantic Avenue and Artesia Boulevard/Santa Fe Avenue Intersection Improvements Project (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the LACMTA Board, at its January 26, 2023 meeting, programmed an additional $2,223,700 in Measure R funds to the City of Compton for the Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) and Right-of-Way (ROW) phases; and WHEREAS, the City of Compton requested and LACMTA agreed in the MOU to lead the PAED and PS&E phases of the Project; and
WHEREAS, LACMTA entered into an Architectural and Engineering (A&E) services contract to complete the PAED and PS&E phases on behalf of the City; and WHEREAS, the City has requested that LACMTA utilize the contract to perform certain ROW activities on behalf of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City and LACMTA desire to amend the MOU to define additional roles and responsibilities for the Project; and
WHEREAS, Amendment No. 1 authorizes LACMTA to utilize up to $1,853,200 of the total $2,553,200 Measure R allocation to fund consultant services for project development activities; and
WHEREAS, Amendment No. 1 updates the funding provisions of the MOU, establishes responsibilities for right-of-way activities, updates project management contacts, and otherwise facilitates continued advancement of the Project; and WHEREAS, execution of Amendment No. 1 is necessary to facilitate continued delivery of the Project and implementation of the programmed Measure R funding allocation.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Compton and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the Rosecrans Avenue/Atlantic Avenue and Artesia Boulevard/Santa Fe Avenue Intersection Improvements Project, together with any non-substantive modifications and RESOLUTION NO.___________
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related documents approved as to form by the City Attorney and necessary to implement the intent of this Resolution.
SECTION 2. That copies of this resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Manager, City Attorney, City Controller, City Clerk, and the Public Works Engineering 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
ATTEST:
___________________________________
SATRA D. ZURITA
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF COMPTON
I, Satra D. Zurita, City Clerk of the City of Compton, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and 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, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERSNOES: COUNCILMEMBERSABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERSABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS- ___________________________________
SATRA D. ZURITA
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
FTIP#: LA9919535 Project #: MR306.61
AMENDMENT NO. 1
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
ROSECRANS AVENUE/ATLANTIC AVENUE & ARTESIA BOULEVARD/SANTA FE
AVENUE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF COMPTON
AND
THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY This Amendment No. 1 to the Rosecrans Avenue/Atlantic Avenue & Artesia Boulevard/Santa Fe Avenue Intersection Improvements Memorandum of Understanding (this “Amendment”), is dated as of JUNE 12, 2026, by and between the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“LACMTA”) and the City of Compton (“CITY”).
RECITALS:
A. CITY and LACMTA entered into that certain Memorandum of Understanding, dated October 15, 2021, (as amended, the "Existing MOU"), which Existing MOU provides for the Rosecrans Avenue/Atlantic Avenue & Artesia Boulevard/Santa Fe Avenue Intersection Improvements Project (“the Project”); and
B. WHEREAS on January 26, 2023, the LACMTA Board increased the Project’s budget of Measure R by $2,223,700 from $329,500 to $2,553,200, which includes funding for the Project Approval and Environmental Documents (PAED), Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E), and Right-of-Way (ROW) phases of the project; and C. WHEREAS, the CITY requested and LACMTA agreed in the Existing MOU to lead the PAED and PS&E phases of the PROJECT; and
D. WHEREAS, LACMTA entered into an Architectural and Engineering (A&E) services contract (hereinafter referred to as “CONTRACT”) to complete the PAED and PS&E phases on behalf of the CITY; and
E. WHEREAS, the LACMTA and the CITY have agreed to increase the programmed amount for this MOU from 329,500 to $1,853,200 to fully fund the CONTRACT; and F. WHEREAS, the CITY has requested that LACMTA utilize the CONTRACT to perform certain ROW activities on behalf of the CITY as defined below; and G. CITY and LACMTA desire to amend the Existing MOU as provided herein, to define additional roles and responsibilities for the Project.
2 AGREEMENT:
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. Part I, GENERAL CONDITIONS, paragraph B. is hereby amended by deleting it in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
“B. A total of $2,553,200 in Measure R funds have been allocated for the Project.
LACMTA and the CITY hereby agree that LACMTA will utilize up to $1,853,200 in Measure R Funds allocated to the Gateway Cities Subregion to fully fund the CONTRACT and the CITY will support the allocation of additional Measure R funds, if necessary, to fully fund the PAED.
PS&E, Right of Way (ROW), and Construction phases. The Parties will enter into a separate Measure R funding agreement to cover CITY’s reimbursable activities for the Project, as such activities are defined in the funding agreement. LACMTA and the CITY will allocate $700,000 of the $2,553,200 in programmed Measure R funds to be used for these ROW activities.”
2. Part II. RESPONSIBILITIES OF EACH OF THE PARTIES is hereby amended by adding Paragraph C. ROW ACTIVITIES as follows:
“C. ROW ACTIVITIES – The parties will perform the ROW activities as described in Exhibit A, attached hereto.”
3. Part IV, Paragraph A of the Existing MOU is hereby amended to change LACMTA’s project manager to:
“Joshua Stanford
Transportation Planner
Complete Streets and Highways
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority One Gateway Plaza, Mail Stop 99-18-2
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213.547.4268
[email protected]”
4. Except as expressly amended hereby, the Existing MOU remains in full force and effect as originally executed. All rights and obligations of the parties under the Existing MOU that are not expressly amended by this Amendment shall remain unchanged. 3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Amendment No. 1 to be duly executed and delivered as of the above date.
LACMTA:
LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY By: __________________________________ Date: ____________________ Stephanie Wiggins
Chief Executive Officer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAWYN R. HARRISON
County Counsel
By: __________________________________ Date: ____________________ Deputy
CITY OF COMPTON
By: __________________________________ Date: ____________________ Willie A Hopkins
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: ___________________________________ Date: ____________________ City Attorney
7/7/2026
Exhibit A: Roles and Responsibilities for the Condemning Agency
City of Compton*:
1) Pre-Offer
a) Approve and Sign Property Impact Statements (City to review, and comment. If the City has any concerns with property impacts, those concerns need to be worked out at this stage.) b) Approve Construction Schedule
c) Circulate and approve Relocation Plan (if required)
d) Approve and Sign Appraisals/Certifications of Just Comp (Generally, appraisals should be reviewed and approved as soon as possible. Appraisals required to be reviewed and approved within 30 days of preparation if FTA funding is involved. If internal staff capability is not present, then review and approval would be undertaken by City Council.) e) Approve and Sign Offer Letters
2) Post-Offer
a) Oversee consultant just comp negotiations. Review and Approve Settlements b) Review and Approve Purchase Agreements/Deeds/Conveyance Documents c) Review and Approve Escrow Documents
d) Review and Approve Requests by City to Property owners 3) Condemnation
a) Coordinate Condemnation Counsel (advisable to retain condemnation counsel at property impact statement stage 1(a) above)
b) Prepare Notice of Hearing/Impasse
c) Prepare Board/Staff Reports/Resolutions of Necessity d) Prepare and File Complaint
e) Coordinate State Treasurer Deposit
f) Coordinate Motions for Orders of Possession
g) Coordinate and Attend Mediations
h) Coordinate and Attend Trials
i) Coordinate and Distribute Final Orders of Condemnation LACMTA/Consultant:
1) Pre-Offer
a) Secure Preliminary Title Reports
b) Field Surveys/Property Staking and Flagging (consultant) c) Conduct Title Research/Conflicts (consultant to review with Project Team conducting detailed review of certain elements)
d) Develop ROW Requirements Maps/Mapping (consultant)
e) Prepare Property Impact Statements (Legals and Plats) (consultant to prepare, Metro ROW staff does initial QA/QC review, transmits to City)
f) Develop ROW Schedule based on construction schedule provided by Project Team g) Coordinate Appraisal (consultant to order or prepare) h) Coordinate Review Appraisal (consultant to order)
i) Coordinate Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment Appraisal (consultant to order or prepare) j) Prepare Relocation Plan and updates (if required) (consultant) k) Prepare Certification of Just Compensation for City Signature l) Possible support for City Staff to take certifications of just comp informed by appraisals to City Council for review and approval, if necessary
m) Prepare Offers for City Signature
n) Prepare Quality Control Plan (if required)
2) Post-Offer
a) Present Offers and Negotiate up to 90 Calendar Days from Offer (consultant to present offers to property owners and undertake initial negotiations with oversight by City) b) Transmit Counteroffers with Recommendations (Consultant, with the Project Team review) c) Prepare Transaction/Conveyance Documents (Consultant) d) Open and Manage Escrows (Consultant)
e) Prepare ROW Status Report (periodic report to City/Metro of status of ROW negotiations and acquisitions.)
f) Prepare Relocation Notices/Claims (if required) (Consultant) 3) Condemnation
a) Provide Acquisition File/Appraisal (Consultant)
b) Review Board Reports (Metro staff as secondary review) c) Review Stipulations/Orders of Possession (Metro staff as secondary review) d) Review Litigated Settlements and Final Orders of Condemnation (Metro staff as secondary review)
* The Parties will enter into a separate Measure R funding agreement to cover CITY’s reimbursable activities for the ROW phase of the Project.
October 6, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: JANELLE BYDON, DIRECTOR OF GENERAL SERVICES
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
REQUESTING CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO ILLUMINATE
CITY HALL IN RECOGNITION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH – OCTOBER 2026
SUMMARY
The City Council will consider a request to illuminate City Hall in recognition of October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month by authorizing purple illumination of City Hall's exterior for the month of October 2026.
The proposed purple illumination would visibly demonstrate the City of Compton’s support in raising awareness of domestic violence, honor survivors, and advancing community support for individuals and families affected by domestic abuse.
Domestic Violence Awareness is observed annually in October to increase public awareness of domestic violence, recognize the experiences and resilience of survivors, remember victims whose lives have been lost to domestic violence, and promote prevention and education.
Purple is nationally recognized as a symbol of peace, courage, survival, and dedication to ending domestic violence. Illuminating the lights at City Hall would demonstrate the City of Compton’s support within the community.
BACKGROUND
Domestic violence is a serious community concern that affects individuals and families, regardless of age, gender, race, or background. Domestic Violence Awareness Month provides an opportunity for communities, organizations, and public agencies to stand together in support of survivors and encourage efforts to prevent domestic abuse.
Throughout October, communities across the nation recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month through educational programs, awareness campaigns, memorial events, and public displays of support. Purple is the designated awareness color, representing hope, strength, and the ongoing effort to end domestic violence.
The City’s participation in this awareness initiative would provide a visible expression of support.
19. ANALYSIS
The exterior lighting system at City Hall can support a range of lighting effects and colors.
Historically, the City has used the building’s lighting primarily during the holiday season in November and December. However, the ability to display different colors also allows the City to recognize significant community causes and public awareness campaigns.
Illuminating City Hall in purple during Domestic Violence Awareness Month would require no permanent modifications to the building and would offer a simple, highly visible way to demonstrate the City’s support for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The proposed recognition would also complement the City’s broader efforts to promote community health, civic engagement, and awareness of issues that disproportionately affect residents and families. A visible display at City Hall can encourage residents to learn more about domestic violence and promote the importance of prevention.
The proposed resolution would authorize the City Manager to coordinate with the appropriate City department to implement the blue illumination, subject to operational considerations and the availability of the City Hall lighting system.
FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed illumination is expected to have minimal or no additional fiscal impact, as the City Hall lighting system can already provide color illumination. Any implementation would depend on existing departmental resources and operational requirements.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the illumination of City Hall in purple to raise awareness of domestic violence, honor survivors, and promote community support for individuals and families affected by domestic abuse.
JANELLE BYDON
DIRECTOR OF GENERAL SERVICES
APPROVED FOR FORWARDING:
JEROME GROOMES
INTERIM CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. ___________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
REQUESTING CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO ILLUMINATE CITY HALL IN RECOGNITION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH – OCTOBER 2026
WHEREAS, the General Services Department (Department) is responsible for maintaining the City’s administrative buildings, parks, fire stations, service yards, and leased properties; and
WHEREAS, the City of Compton recognizes the importance of raising awareness of domestic violence and honoring survivors and advancing community support for individuals and families affected by domestic abuse; and WHEREAS, domestic violence is observed annually in October to increase public awareness of domestic violence, recognize the experiences and resilience of survivors, remember victims whose lives have been lost to domestic violence, and promote prevention and education; and
WHEREAS, the color purple is nationally recognized as a symbol of peace, courage, survival, and dedication to ending domestic violence; and WHEREAS, Domestic Violence Awareness Month provides an opportunity for communities, organizations, and public agencies to stand together in support of survivors and encourage efforts to prevent domestic abuse; and WHEREAS, illuminating the lights to purple at City Hall would demonstrate the City of Compton’s support within the community; and
WHEREAS, a visible display of support at City Hall will also honor individuals and families affected by domestic violence and demonstrate the City’s commitment to raising community awareness and encourage efforts to prevent domestic abuse.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the Mayor and City Council of the City of Compton, California, hereby authorize and direct the City Manager to coordinate with the General Services Department to illuminate the exterior of Compton City Hall in purple for the month of October 2026, in recognition of DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH.
SECTION 2. That the City Council supports survivors and families and promotes community support for those affected by domestic violence.
SECTION 3. That a copy of this Resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Manager, City Attorney, City Controller, City Clerk, and the General Services Department.
SECTION 4. That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.
ADOPTED this ______ day of _______________, 2026.
________________________________
EMMA SHARIF
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
Resolution No. _________
ATTEST:
___________________________________
SATRA D. ZURITA
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF COMPTON: ss
I, Satra D. Zurita, City Clerk of the City of Compton, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk at a regular meeting thereof held on the_____ day of _____________, 2026.
That said Resolution was adopted by the following vote to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
___________________________________
SATRA D. ZURITA
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
October 6, 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 SJD&B, INC. FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTION
OF DRAINAGE AND ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE INDIGO
ALLEYS PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTYFOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TEN DOLLARS AND NINETYTHREE CENTS ($474,310.93)
SUMMARY
The adoption of this resolution will authorize the City Manager to establish a purchase order with SJD&B, Inc. to perform necessary drainage infrastructure and pavement improvements within the Indigo Alleys project area, for an amount not to exceed Four Hundred Seventy-Four Thousand Three Hundred Ten Dollars and Ninety-Three Cents ($474,310.93).
BACKGROUND
The Public Works Street Maintenance Department (Department) is responsible for maintaining and improving public infrastructure throughout the City, including alleys, pavement, curbs, sidewalks, and drainage facilities. These responsibilities are essential to preserving public safety, maintaining accessibility, and ensuring the continued functionality of the City’s infrastructure. Proper drainage and pavement improvements also help reduce standing water, protect surrounding infrastructure, and prevent further deterioration of public rights-of-way.
As part of these responsibilities, the Department has identified the need for drainage and pavement improvements within the Indigo Alleys project area. The proposed improvements will address existing drainage conditions through the installation of new drainage infrastructure and reconstruction of portions of the alley. The work will include removal of existing asphalt, excavation and grading, installation and compaction of new base material, and construction of concrete improvements necessary to improve drainage and restore the alley pavement.
SJD&B, Inc. will provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the proposed improvements in accordance with the project plans. The work will include installation of one dry well and three catch basins, a new concrete swale and flowline, curbs, sidewalk and alley approach improvements, and new asphalt pavement. The contractor will also perform required saw cutting, excavation, hauling and disposal of
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October 6, 2026, Page 2
excess materials, subgrade preparation and compaction, trench protection, final paving, and site cleanup to complete the Indigo Alleys drainage improvements.
STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE
There is a need to address existing drainage and pavement conditions within the Indigo Alley project area. The existing alley requires drainage and pavement improvements to improve stormwater conveyance, reduce water accumulation, restore deteriorated pavement, and provide a safer and more functional public right-of-way for surrounding residents.
The proposed improvements include the removal and reconstruction of existing asphalt pavement; excavation and installation of aggregate base; construction of concrete curbs, flowline/swale, sidewalk, and alley approaches; asphalt paving and associated improvements; and installation of drainage infrastructure consisting of one dry well and three catch basins. These improvements are necessary to correct existing drainage deficiencies and improve the overall condition and functionality of the alley.
SJD&B, Inc. is a qualified contractor with the experience and capability necessary to perform the proposed drainage and alley improvements. The contractor provided a proposal in the amount of $431,191.75 to complete the required construction work.
A contingency of 10% ($43,119.18) is recommended to address unforeseen conditions.
Bringing the total amount to complete this project to $474,310.93. Establishing a purchase order with SJD&B, Inc. will allow the City to proceed with the necessary improvements and address the existing drainage and pavement conditions within the project area.
This procurement qualifies under the cooperative purchasing exemption authorized by Section 1411 of the City Charter and the City’s purchasing regulations through participation in Sourcewell Contract No. CA-R8-PAV-101723-SJD. This contract was competitively awarded to SJD&B, Inc. and is valid through December 5, 2029.
Pursuant to Resolution No. 26,100, adopted by the City Council on July 23, 2024, the City Manager is authorized to expend up to $50,000.00 per fiscal year with any single vendor.
The proposed expenditure of $474,310.93 with SJD&B, Inc. exceeds this threshold and therefore requires City Council approval.
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed resolution authorizing the City Manager to establish a purchase order with SJD&B, Inc. in the amount of $474,310.93 for construction of the drainage and alley improvements for the Indigo Alley project.
FISCAL IMPACT
Upon approval, funds in the amount of Four Hundred Seventy-Four Thousand Three Hundred Ten Dollars and Ninety-Three Cents ($474,310.93) will be available in Account No. 1004-720-000-4300 for this expenditure.
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Drainage and Alley Improvements – SJD&B, Inc.
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ALTERNATIVE
No other alternative is being proposed.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends authorizing this expenditure with SJD&B Inc, in an amount not to exceed $474,310.93.
MARCUS HARRIS
STREET SUPERINTENDENT
APPROVED FOR FORWARDING:
JERRY GROOMES
INTERIM 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 SJD&B, INC.
FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE AND ALLEY
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE INDIGO ALLEYS PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF FOUR
HUNDRED SEVENTY-FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TEN DOLLARS AND NINETY-THREE CENTS ($474,310.93).
WHEREAS, the Public Works Street Maintenance Department is responsible for maintaining and improving public infrastructure throughout the City of Compton, including alleys, pavement, curbs, sidewalks, and drainage facilities; and WHEREAS, the Department has identified a need for drainage and pavement improvements within the Indigo Alley project area to address existing drainage conditions, reduce water accumulation, restore deteriorated pavement, and improve the safety and functionality of the public right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, the proposed improvements include removal and reconstruction of existing asphalt pavement, excavation and installation of aggregate base, construction of concrete curbs, flowline/swale, sidewalk and alley approach improvements, asphalt paving, and installation of drainage infrastructure consisting of one dry well and three catch basins; and
WHEREAS, SJD&B, Inc. is qualified and capable of performing the required construction work and will provide all labor, materials, equipment, excavation, hauling, subgrade preparation, compaction, trench protection, paving, and site cleanup necessary to complete the project in accordance with the project plans; and WHEREAS, SJD&B, Inc. submitted a proposal in the amount of Four Hundred Thirty-One Thousand One Hundred Ninety-One Dollars and Seventy-Five Cents ($431,191.75) to complete the drainage and alley improvements; and WHEREAS, a ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of Forty-Three Thousand One Hundred Nineteen Dollars and Eighteen Cents ($43,119.18) is recommended to address unforeseen conditions, bringing the total amount for the project to Four Hundred Seventy-Four Thousand Three Hundred Ten Dollars and Ninety-Three Cents ($474,310.93); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 26,100, adopted by the City Council on July 23, 2024, the City Manager is authorized to expend up to Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) per fiscal year with any single vendor, and the proposed expenditure with SJD&B, Inc. exceeds this threshold and therefore requires City Council approval; and Resolution No. __________
WHEREAS, funds in the amount of Four Hundred Seventy-Four Thousand Three Hundred Ten Dollars and Ninety-Three Cents ($474,310.93) are available in Account No. 1004-720-000-4300 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 SJD&B, Inc. for the construction of drainage and alley improvements for the Indigo Alley Project in an amount not to exceed Four Hundred Seventy-Four Thousand Three Hundred Ten Dollars and Ninety-Three Cents ($474,310.93).
Section 2. That funding for this expenditure in the amount of Four Hundred Seventy-Four Thousand Three Hundred Ten Dollars and Ninety-Three Cents ($474,310.93) is available in the Department’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget in Account No. 1004-720-000-4300.
Section 3. That a copy of this Resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Clerk, City Manager, City Controller, City Attorney, and Public Works Street Maintenance Department.
Section 4. That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.
ADOPTED this ________ day of _________________, 2026.
EMMA SHARIF
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
ATTEST:
____________________________________
SATRA ZURITA
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
Resolution No. __________
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss
CITY OF COMPTON )
I, Satra 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: COUNCILMEMBERSNOES: COUNCILMEMBERSABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERSABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS- ___________ ___
SATRA ZURITA
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
Rev. 4/2021 Sourcewell IFB #CA-101723
Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity Construction Contracts in the State of California
Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity Construction Contract Contract Number: CA-R8-PAV-101723-SJD
Service Type: Paving
This Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity Construction Contract (Contract) is between Sourcewell, 202 12th Street Northeast, P.O. Box 219, Staples, MN 56479 and SJD&B, Inc., 20451 Valley Blvd., Walnut, CA 91789 (Contractor).
Sourcewell is a State of Minnesota local government agency and service cooperative created under the laws of the State of Minnesota (Minnesota Statutes Section 123A.21) that offers cooperative procurement solutions to government entities. Participation is open to federal, state and municipal governmental entities, K-12 and higher education entities, nonprofit entities, tribal governments, and other public entities located within the United States.
The Contractor desires to contract with Sourcewell to provide construction services to entities that access Sourcewell’s indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity (IDIQ) construction contracts within the Service Region.
I. TERM OF CONTRACT
A. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Contract, including the General Terms and Conditions incorporated by reference, is effective upon the later of December 6, 2023 or the date of the final signature below.
B. EXPIRATION DATE AND EXTENSION. This Contract expires December 5, 2024, unless it is terminated sooner pursuant to Article XX of the General Terms and Conditions, which are incorporated into this Contract by reference. This Contract allows up to five additional one-year extensions upon the request of Sourcewell and written agreement with Contractor. Sourcewell retains the right to consider additional extensions beyond six years as required under exceptional circumstances.
II. REGION AND SERVICES
The Contractor’s Region is: Region 8. The Contractor’s IDIQ construction service type is: Paving. The Contractor has not agreed to perform work outside the Region.
III. ADJUSTMENT FACTORS
The Contractor will perform any or all Tasks in the Construction Task Catalog for the Unit Price appearing therein multiplied by the following Adjustment Factors. See the General Terms and Conditions for additional information.
A. Normal Working Hours – Prevailing Wage Rate Projects: Work performed from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, except Holidays. The Contractor will perform Tasks during Normal Working Hours for the Unit Price set forth in the CTC multiplied by the Adjustment Factor of: 1.2500.
Rev. 4/2021 Sourcewell IFB #CA-101723
Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity Construction Contracts in the State of California
B. Other Than Normal Working Hours – Prevailing Wage Rate Projects: Work performed from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Monday to Friday, and any time Saturday, Sunday and Holidays. The Contractor will perform Tasks during Other Than Normal Working Hours for the Unit Price set forth in the CTC multiplied by the Adjustment Factor of: 1.2600.
C. Secured Facilities/OSHPD Prevailing - Wage Rate Projects: Work performed from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, except Holidays. The Contractor will perform Tasks during Normal Working Hours for the Unit Price set forth in the CTC multiplied by the Adjustment Factor of: 1.3500.
D. All Union Wage Projects: Work performed from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, except Holidays. The Contractor will perform Tasks during Normal Working Hours for the Unit Price set forth in the CTC multiplied by the Adjustment Factor of: 1.4000.
E. Non pre-priced Adjustment Factor: To be applied to Work determined not to be included in the CTC but within the general scope of the work: 1.2800.
VI. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
A. Sourcewell's Authorized Representative is its Chief Procurement Officer.
B. The Contractor’s Authorized Representative is Simon Jeon. If the Contractor’s Authorized Representative changes at any time during this Contract, Contractor must promptly notify Sourcewell in writing.
Sourcewell SJD&B, Inc.
By: __________________________ By: __________________________ Jeremy Schwartz Simon Jeon
Title: Chief Procurement Officer Title: President
Date: Date: