Tuesday, October 22, 2024
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What Happened
The council's largest approval was a three-year contract with MV Transportation, Inc. for Renaissance Transit System operations — $6.85 million for year one, with the vendor appearing across seven line items in this agenda totaling $19.07 million from Proposition A Local Return funds — passed 5-0; the council also approved $1.86 million to MDJ Management LLC for City Hall fire alarm and sprinkler system replacement using ARPA funds, with MDJ appearing in four agenda line items totaling $3.72 million, also 5-0. The council further approved $159,084 to End-Point Wireless Inc. for a security camera system at four locations (CDBG-CV and General Fund, 5-0); a contract amendment adding $283,651 to Mark Thomas & Company's Artesia Bridge agreement plus a $335,333 state grant budget allocation (5-0), with subcontractor Atlas receiving $24,492 — just below the $25,000 approval threshold; and General Fund travel expenses of $725, $315.96, and $292 for a Sacramento Legislative Tour, with four members indicating attendance (vote tally not clearly transcribed). A sheriff substation lease with CLPF Gateway Towne Center LP was approved 5-0 listing $47,001 as an expenditure — just below the $50,000 council approval threshold — though the sheriff's captain stated the current monthly cost to the city is $0, a discrepancy with the structured agenda amount; consent-agenda items included $23,097 to BigBelly Connect Services and a related $23,764 recycling-station purchase, both just below the $25,000 threshold, approved in the omnibus 5-0 consent vote. The First Quarter FY2025 Investment Report — showing the city's $246 million portfolio already exceeding its full-year interest earnings budget projections within three months — was received and filed 5-0 and is a financial reporting item, not a spending approval; the city treasurer stated that interest earnings projections in the budget need to be revised upward.
Meeting Sections
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
0:20:00The October 2, 2024 Compton City Council meeting was called to order at 5:33 PM, followed by a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Watch this section ▶Roll Call and Closed Session
0:20:50Roll call recorded Duhart, Spicer, and Mayor Cherif as present; Bowers and Darden as absent at the start. The city attorney's office requested closed…
Watch this section ▶Annual Legislative Update — Senator Bradford
1:21:52Senator Steven Bradford of the 35th District delivered his annual legislative update, his eighth and final such presentation to Compton before…
Watch this section ▶Certificate of Honor — James A. Henderson Jr.
1:22:14The council presented a Certificate of Honor to James A. Henderson Jr. recognizing his service as Basileus of the Tater Chapter of Omega Psi Phi…
Watch this section ▶Public Comments on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items
1:47:31Seven residents spoke. Topics included safety concerns near the LA River (illegal dumping, street takeovers, a reported sexual assault), a dispute…
Watch this section ▶Consent Agenda — Routine Approvals
2:19:45The consent agenda was approved 5-0 with no items pulled for discussion. Items included: meeting minutes from May 21, 2024; a $6,671 expenditure to…
Watch this section ▶Commission of the Arts and Olympic Committee Discussion
2:20:34The council voted 4-1 to establish an Olympic Committee in preparation for the 2028 LA Olympics. The Commission of the Arts was tabled pending…
Watch this section ▶Item 7 — Sacramento Legislative Tour Travel Authorization
2:34:37The council approved travel for elected officials to attend the 2025 Sacramento Legislative Tour (January 6–8, 2025). Per the city manager, costs…
Watch this section ▶Item 8 — First Quarter Investment Report FY2025
2:37:31The city treasurer presented the FY2025 first quarter investment report, showing a total portfolio of approximately $246.8 million. The treasurer…
Watch this section ▶Item 9 — Sheriff Substation Lease at Gateway Towne Center
2:49:47The council approved a lease agreement with CLPF Gateway Towne Center LP for a sheriff substation space. The agenda lists the expenditure as $47,001…
Watch this section ▶Item 10 — Security Camera System Contract, End-Point Wireless
2:55:58The council approved a $159,084 contract with End-Point Wireless Inc. for 26 pole-mounted security cameras at five locations identified as…
Watch this section ▶Item 11 — City Hall Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Replacement, MDJ Management
3:08:53The council approved a $1,861,934.97 contract with MDJ Management LLC for removal and installation of the fire alarm and sprinkler system at Compton…
Watch this section ▶Item 12 — Final Tract Map 82807, 60-Unit Residential Development
3:12:18The council approved Final Tract Map No. 82807 for a 60-unit attached residential condominium development at 930 W. Compton Blvd. on a 2.45-acre lot…
Watch this section ▶Item 13 — Artesia Bridge Construction Management, Mark Thomas & Co.
3:15:02The council approved a first amendment to the professional services agreement with Mark Thomas & Company Inc. for construction management and…
Watch this section ▶Item 14 — Renaissance Transit Contract, MV Transportation
3:17:44The council approved a three-year fixed-route transit services agreement with MV Transportation Inc. for operation and maintenance of the Compton…
Watch this section ▶Council Member Reports and Community Announcements
3:19:58All four council members and the mayor delivered reports covering attendance at the 2024 League of California Cities annual conference in Long Beach,…
Watch this section ▶Adjournment
3:49:58The meeting was adjourned on a 4-0 vote (Spicer recorded as absent at adjournment). The next meeting was announced for Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at…
Watch this section ▶Agenda Items
Approval of May 21, 2024 City Council Minutes
Chemical Pump Replacement at Lueders Park Swimming Pool
Water Department Budget Amendment and Recycling Station Purchase
Commission of the Arts and Olympic Committee Discussion Items
Travel Authorization for Sacramento Legislative Tour January 2025
Sheriff Substation Lease Agreement at Gateway Towne Center
Electronic Security Camera System Purchase and Installation
Fire Alarm and Sprinkler System Replacement at City Hall
Final Tract Map Approval for 60-Unit Residential Condominium Development
Budget Amendment and Construction Management Services for Bridge Repair
Three-Year Fixed Route Transit Services Agreement with MV Transportation
Fire Alarm and Sprinkler System Installation Agreement - MDJ Management at City Hall
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