Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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What Happened
The Compton City Council held a public hearing on the proposed $287.2 million FY 2026-27 budget, which includes $48.3 million toward unfunded pension liability, $65 million for infrastructure including 52 street repairs, and $72 million for public safety. Council members requested a cost analysis on bringing animal control services in-house, an audit of sheriff deputy patrol staffing, and a CalPERS presentation on pension paydown options by September. The council also approved $645,000 in litigation settlements, a $249,000 Taser upgrade for the Public Safety department, and water utility purchase orders, while Councilman Spicer alleged a potential 'gift of public funds' involving colleagues' plan to let an organization owing the city $200,000 use a city facility rent-free. Budget adoption is expected next week.
Meeting Sections
Call to Order and Reconvening
1:16:54The meeting was reconvened with a motion and roll call. Council members were asked to turn off electronic devices to avoid disruptions.
Watch this section ▶Roll Call
1:17:50Roll call was taken confirming the presence of council members. One member was absent.
Watch this section ▶Closed Session Report on Litigation Settlements
1:18:08The city attorney reported on six closed session items involving lawsuits. Two cases were settled — one for $525,000 and another for $120,000.…
Watch this section ▶Public Hearing: Proposed FY 2026-27 City Budget
1:22:29The proposed $287.2 million city budget was presented, including $86 million for the general fund, $65 million for infrastructure, $72 million for…
Watch this section ▶Public Hearing: UCDC 2026 PHA Annual Plan
2:10:23The city's housing authority presented its annual plan required by HUD. The city has 803 housing vouchers with about 75% placed. A new 75-unit…
Watch this section ▶Public Comments on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items
2:27:02Residents spoke on multiple issues including street safety on Wilmington Avenue, air quality concerns near World Oil refinery affecting children at…
Watch this section ▶Consent Calendar Approved as One Block
3:01:14Routine consent calendar items were approved in a single vote without discussion. These are standard, non-controversial items that the council…
Watch this section ▶Approval of Annual Public Housing Authority Plan
3:02:06The council approved a resolution for the annual Public Housing Authority plan and authorized the city manager to submit it. This is required by HUD…
Watch this section ▶EV Charging Station Permitting Ordinance Introduced
3:03:26An ordinance was introduced to create a streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations, as required by California state law.…
Watch this section ▶Groundwater Purchase from Water Replenishment District
3:10:35The council approved a $5 million purchase order to the Water Replenishment District for groundwater production fees. This is an annual routine…
Watch this section ▶Emergency Imported Water Purchase Approved
3:14:03The council approved $300,000 for imported water from the Metropolitan Water District as a backup supply. This water serves as a lifeline if the…
Watch this section ▶Tetra Tech Engineering Contract Extension for Water Projects
3:16:31The council approved extending the Tetra Tech engineering contract by 18 months and changing funding from ARPA to water funds. Tetra Tech provides…
Watch this section ▶Taser Equipment Upgrade for Public Safety Department
3:20:09The council approved a five-year contract of approximately $249,000 with Axon for 50 new Taser devices with virtual reality training for the Public…
Watch this section ▶Council Member Comments and Community Updates
3:27:33Council members shared district updates including a successful 5K Unity Walk for Juneteenth with over 200 participants, a Juneteenth Health and…
Watch this section ▶Adjournment
3:45:55The meeting was adjourned at 8:33 PM. The next regular council meeting will be the following Tuesday.
Watch this section ▶Agenda Items
Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Public Hearing
Joint Public Hearing: City Council and UCDC — 2026 PHA Annual Plan
Resolution Appropriating Funds to Reduce CalPERS Unfunded Actuarially Accrued Liabilities (Tabled)
Approval of Minutes — September 2, 2025
Approval of Minutes — September 16, 2025
Proposed FY 2026-27 Budget Public Hearing
Resolution Approving 2026 Public Housing Authority Annual Plan
Approval of 2026 Public Housing Authority Annual Plan
Ordinance Establishing Expedited EV Charging Station Permitting Process
Approve Compton Housing Authority 2026 PHA Annual Plan
Resolution Authorizing Purchase Order to WRD for Groundwater Assessment Fees FY2026-27
Amended Agreement with Tetra Tech for Water Infrastructure Engineering Services
Amended Professional Services Agreement with Tetra Tech for Water Infrastructure Engineering
Resolution Authorizing Purchase Order to MWD for Imported Water FY2026-27
Amend Tetra Tech Inc. Agreement for Water Engineering Services
Resolution Amending Tetra Tech Agreement for Engineering Services — Funding Source Change
Resolution Authorizing Multi-Year Agreement with Axon for TASER-10 Devices and VR Training
Purchase 50 Taser-10 Devices from Axon Enterprise Inc.
Closed Session — Legal Matters
Cases the council discussed in closed session. The public agenda only lists "Closed Session"; these specifics come from the agenda packet. Litigation tracker →
Anticipated Litigation: Initiation of Litigation — One Case
The City Council will meet in closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding the initiation of litigation in one case, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4).
Anticipated Litigation: Significant Exposure — One Case
The City Council will meet in closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation in one case, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1) or (d)(2) and (e)(1).
Anticipated Litigation: Significant Exposure — Two Cases
The City Council will meet in closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation in two cases, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1) or (d)(2) and (e)(1).
Existing Litigation: Elida Cardoza v. City of Compton (LASC Case No. 23NWCV00990)
The City Council will meet in closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation in LASC Case No. 23NWCV00990, Elida Cardoza v. City of Compton, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
Existing Litigation: Fred Brown v. City of Compton (LASC Case No. 23CMCV00149)
The City Council will meet in closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation in LASC Case No. 23CMCV00149, Fred Brown v. City of Compton, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) and (d)(1).
Existing Litigation: Jose Manuel Martinez v. City of Compton (Case No. 25CU001331C)
The City Council will meet in closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation in Case No. 25CU001331C, Jose Manuel Martinez v. City of Compton, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) and (d)(1).
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