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.
Roll Call
1:17:50Roll call was taken confirming the presence of council members. One member was absent.
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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
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.
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).
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