Monday, April 27, 2026
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What Happened
The Compton City Council held a closed session to discuss the evaluation and potential dismissal of the City Manager. The council reaffirmed a prior 3-2 vote from April 7 to place the City Manager on paid administrative leave, with Council Members Spicer and Duhart dissenting. The council also voted to appoint Jerry Grooms, a retired annuitant, as acting City Manager during the leave period, with a contract to be brought back for ratification. During public comment, multiple residents raised concerns about transparency, alleged Brown Act violations, a disputed $300,000 check related to Republic Services, and demanded the removal of appointed Council Member Spicer. Council Member Duhart stated on the record that she disagreed with the actions, citing a state audit that highlighted instability in the City Manager position.
Meeting Sections
Call to Order
0:13:28The meeting was called to order at 4:39 PM. The session began with procedural setup before moving into the agenda.
Watch this section ▶Roll Call
0:13:53The city clerk called the roll. Three council members and the mayor were confirmed present; two members did not respond.
Watch this section ▶Moment of Silence and Pledge
0:14:07The council observed a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance before proceeding to public comments for the closed session.
Watch this section ▶Public Comments on Closed Session Items
0:14:59Multiple residents spoke about the city manager's performance evaluation and administrative leave. Speakers called for transparency, accountability,…
Watch this section ▶Motion to Recess to Closed Session
0:24:45The council voted to recess into closed session at 4:50 PM to discuss personnel matters related to the city manager position under Government Code…
Watch this section ▶Reconvene from Closed Session
1:53:28The council reconvened from closed session at 6:19 PM after approximately 90 minutes of private deliberation on the city manager personnel matter.
Watch this section ▶Closed Session Report Out on City Manager
1:53:55Special legal counsel reported the closed session outcomes. The council reaffirmed the 3-2 vote from April 7 to place the city manager on paid…
Watch this section ▶Council Member Comments on Actions Taken
1:56:50A council member expressed disagreement with the decision, citing bad timing and referencing a state audit that highlighted instability in the city…
Watch this section ▶Adjournment
1:57:26The meeting was adjourned at 6:23 PM. The special meeting lasted approximately one hour and 44 minutes, with most of that time spent in closed…
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