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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

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What Happened

At the May 12, 2026 meeting, the Compton City Council approved several key items including a $200,000 CalTrans grant to continue the city's Clean Team cleanup program, a $309,495 contract for asphalt pavement rehabilitation at various locations, a $67,500 contract for dirt removal and dumping cleanup on city-owned parcels near the 710 freeway, and an $874,908 cost-sharing agreement with the City of Carson for street improvements on Central Avenue. The council also adopted a schedule for upcoming community budget workshops across all four districts, with an additional Saturday session being explored, and scheduled a public hearing for the HUD 2026-27 Annual Action Plan on June 9. During public comment, residents raised concerns about street conditions, Republic Services trash pickup delays, transparency and financial accountability, the Compton Unified School District bond measure, and a credit card misuse investigation — with the city manager announcing that a full report and the investigator will be presented at next week's meeting.

Meeting Sections

Call to Order

0:00:57

The regular city council meeting for May 12, 2026 was called to order at 4:35 PM.

Roll Call and Quorum Established

0:06:03

Roll call was taken and a quorum was confirmed with four of five council members present. One council member was absent.

Recess for Closed Session

0:07:15

The council recessed at 4:39 PM to enter closed session. Seven items were discussed behind closed doors, including anticipated litigation, public…

Reconvene and Closed Session Report Out

2:11:44

The council reconvened at 6:40 PM. The city manager reported that seven closed session items were discussed, including direction to waive…

Public Comments from Residents

2:15:14

Residents spoke on a wide range of issues important to Compton: the school district bond measure (Measure CPT) and concerns about increased property…

Consent Agenda Approved

3:21:05

Agenda Items

Item 1Action

Contract Authorization for Pacific Hauling Dirt Removal Services

Item 8Consent

Approval of Minutes - December 9, 2025

Item 9Consent

City Investment Policy Update Resolution

Item 10Discussion

Removal of Officers, Council Members, Boards/Commissions and Committees

Item 11Action

Request to Schedule Budget Public Hearing and Meetings

Item 12Action

Request to Schedule HUD Annual Action Plan Public Hearing

Item 13Action

Caltrans Community Cleanup Grant Budget Amendment

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Questions Asked · 20

infrastructure

When will cameras approved by council be installed, and what is the status of the 120-day testing period?

144:44

Can the city post the street paving schedule on its website so residents can see which streets will be paved next?

212:30

Is dirt removal a different type of cleanup than what Valley Vista does or can they do the cleanup?

216:35

Valley Vista was non-responsive. The work is substantial (25-30 miles with tires, concrete, debris causing contaminants). Current property maintenance contractor said it was beyond capacity and would cost $250,000 with subcontracting, making Pacific Hauling's bid the most cost-effective and timely option.

Is the $874,908 the total project cost or Compton's share of the Central Avenue improvement project?

222:19

The $874,908 is Carson's contribution to the project. Compton's contribution is $5,174,000. The city will receive payment from Carson during construction.

Did the city reach out to St. George's Trucking Company to request they contribute to the Central Avenue repaving project?

224:03

Compton City Council, May 12, 2026: At the May 12, 2026 meeting, the Compton City Council approved several key items — We, the Compton