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What Happened

The June 9, 2026 Compton City Council meeting was dominated by explosive public comments from multiple residents alleging the city violated its own Resolution 26363, which mandated an all-mail ballot election for June 2, but polling places were opened anyway. Speakers demanded the election be invalidated and reported contacting the FBI. The council also directed staff to place a permanent fireworks ban on the November 2026 ballot while maintaining the current suspension, approved a $1.8 million street sweeping package to transition services in-house, accepted a $350,000 state tobacco enforcement grant partnering with the Sheriff's Department, and held a public hearing on the 2026-2027 CDBG.gov/program_offices/comm_planning/cdbg) and HOME annual action plan totaling approximately $1.76 million. Mayor Sharif was absent due to the death of her sister.

Meeting Sections

Call to Order and Roll Call

0:08:37

The meeting was called to order at 4:30 PM on June 9, 2026, followed by a moment of silence, the Pledge of Allegiance, and roll call. The session…

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Closed Session Discussion on Legal Matters

0:09:57

The council recessed into closed session at 4:34 PM to discuss five legal matters, including existing and anticipated litigation cases. Upon…

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Youth Spotlight: Junior Cricket Athletes Honored

1:45:51

Two young Compton residents were honored for their selection to represent California on the 2026 International Cricket Tour to the United Kingdom…

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Public Comments on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items

1:51:54

Residents raised multiple concerns including: the Latino Chamber of Commerce's "No District Left Behind" initiative to create community…

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Public Hearing: CDBG and HOME Action Plan

2:23:29

The Grants Department presented the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant ($1,334,121) and HOME funds ($427,802). CDBG…

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Consent Agenda Items Approved

2:49:11

The consent agenda, consisting of routine and non-controversial items, was approved unanimously by the council without discussion.

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Fireworks Ban Discussion and Ballot Measure

2:49:55

The council discussed whether to reaffirm the suspension of fireworks sales in Compton. Council members expressed frustration over the lack of…

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Employee Health Services Agreement Approved

3:04:56

The council approved a multi-year employee health services agreement with Carbon Health, establishing a purchase order not to exceed $75,000 for…

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Tobacco Enforcement Grant with Sheriff Partnership

3:05:59

The council approved accepting $350,000 in state tobacco grant funding and authorized a partnership with the LA County Sheriff's Department for…

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Pool Maintenance Contract for City Parks

3:13:19

The council approved a three-year, $73,800 annual agreement with Service First for pool maintenance at Lueders Park and Gonzales Park. Both pools are…

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Street Sweeper Purchase and Sweeping Services

3:21:23

The council approved a five-year lease for three street sweepers at $401,072.62 annually and a one-year street sweeping contract for $1,408,320 with…

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Compton Creek Repairs and Beehive Removal

3:31:25

The council approved $150,000 for emergency beehive removal, brick wall repairs, and chain link fence repairs along the Compton Creek corridor and at…

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Council Member Comments and Community Announcements

3:34:00

Council members shared community updates including: a Juneteenth 5K walk/run and health fair on June 13; a Foster and Future Community Mentor and…

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Adjournment of Meeting

3:50:21

The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 PM.

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Agenda Items

Item 7Consent

Approval of Minutes March 3, 2026

Item 8Consent

Purchase Order for Office Depot Essential Office Supplies

Item 9Consent

Purchase Order for Agile Occupational Medicine Employee Health Services

Item 10Consent

Allied Managed Care Workers' Compensation Program Extension

Item 13Discussion

Fireworks Discussion - Allowing or Prohibiting Sale and Use

Item 14Action

SLA Inc. Raymond Street Park Equestrian Enhancement Project MOU

Item 16Action

Carbon Health Multi-Year Employee Health Services Agreement

Item 17Action

California DOJ Tobacco Grant Program and LASD Services Agreement

Item 18Action

Service First Three-Year Aquatic Pool Maintenance Contract

Item 19Action

Street Sweeper Lease-Purchase and Street Sweeping Services Agreement

Item 20Action

El Gran Torino Emergency Repairs Contract for Compton Creek

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 →

Item 4Legal

Anticipated Litigation: Initiation of Litigation (One Case)

Closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation involving initiation of litigation in one case, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4).

Item 2Legal

Anticipated Litigation: Significant Exposure to Litigation (One Case)

Closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation due to significant exposure to litigation in one case, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1) or (d)(2) and (e)(1).

Item 5Legal

Existing Litigation: LASC Case No. 23CMCV00709

Closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation in LASC Case No. 23CMCV00709, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) and (d)(1).

Item 1Legal

Existing Litigation: Westmoreland Law Firm, P.C. v City of Compton (LASC Case No. 26STCP00887)

Closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation in which Westmoreland Law Firm, P.C. is suing the City of Compton, LASC Case No. 26STCP00887, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1) or (d)(2) and (e)(1).

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Questions Asked · 35

infrastructure

When will the kiddie pool at Gonzalez Park be rehabilitated?

194:23

The kiddie pool assessment is complete; rehabilitation would cost approximately $1.5 million for ADA compliance and equipment replacement, or the city could pursue alternative options like a splash pad system. Council must decide whether to fund the rehabilitation or explore other directions.

What alternative options exist for the kiddie pool at Gonzalez Park besides rehabilitation?

195:35

The city could convert the kiddie pool into a splash pad system with water jets, which would utilize existing circulation and filtration systems but require plumbing redesign and a separate cost estimate.

How much would a splash pad system cost compared to the $1.5 million kiddie pool rehabilitation?

196:23

A specific estimate for the splash pad was not provided; staff indicated they would need to conduct a design phase and cost analysis based on the available area and desired features.

What is the current status of the Luters Park pool?

198:48

Luters Park pool is operating and fully functioning with staff; it opened on Memorial Day weekend.

Will beehive removal funding be used only at 551 West Cypress Circle or throughout the city?

212:01

A portion will address the beehive at that address (which has returned for 5 years), and remaining funds will continue fixing and repairing Compton Creek fencing.

Is the funding for repairing breaches in fencing and cinder block walls?

213:09

Yes.

finance

Why don't nonprofits receiving funding show what they've done as a percentage and how many people they've served in Compton?

153:30

How much money do nonprofits spend on services and what specific services do they provide to the community?

154:50

Why were decisions for CDBG funding already made for 2026-2027 instead of opening it to more organizations?

156:26

Does the $350,000 funding go to the Sheriff's Department or do they receive separate funding for tobacco enforcement?

187:44

The grant funding covers salaries for staff, contract services for sheriffs, and overtime for city staff as broken down in the resolution.

Why is so much overtime budgeted when code enforcement staff work Monday through Friday 8 to 5?

188:25

Overtime protects normal operations; dedicated full-time or part-time staff was considered but rejected. Thorough investigations searching back rooms require more time than regular inspections.

How many overtime hours does the $200,000 overtime budget represent for code enforcement staff?

191:12

The response provided hourly rates ($57/hour for code enforcement, $125/hour for deputies) but did not specify total hours represented by the $200,000 budget.

Where do administrative citation fines collected from tobacco violators go in the budget?

191:12

Fines from administrative citations go into the general fund, similar to parking citation fines.

Is the $73,800 annual pool maintenance cost sufficient to perform all required chemical and year-round maintenance services?

199:09

Yes, the $73,800 annual cost (approximately $234,600 over three years) is sufficient for all required services, though savings will occur while the kiddie pool remains non-operational.

governance

Why did Compton have polling places when a February resolution specified mail-in ballots only, and how much was spent on polls that weren't necessary?

123:38

When was the hearing notice made available to the public?

153:20

Will the city provide this presentation in Spanish and English for the community?

154:28

Where are the addresses and presentations for the organizations receiving CDBG funding?

156:50

Should the city ban fireworks sales or consider alternatives to the current fireworks ban?

170:14

Council discussed the existing suspension and noted that making the ban permanent would require a ballot measure.

What notifications and banners will inform residents that fireworks are banned in Compton?

176:12

Staff is prepared to immediately post banners and send notifications through the public information office, code enforcement, and fire department upon council direction.

Will the fireworks ordinance be placed on the November election ballot?

179:00

Staff is seeking council direction on whether to place the ordinance on the November ballot and will coordinate with the city attorney and clerk.

Can the city seize products from habitual tobacco violators through administrative action like marijuana enforcement?

190:02

No; under current code, violators are breaking state law and only law enforcement with police power can seize items. Code officers lack police power.

What options do residents have if they did not receive a ballot in the mail?

219:02

Residents can go to the polls to vote; this option is provided by the county which controls ballots and voting procedures.

What is the status of the ARPA and HERO investigation that was set forth a few months ago?

221:40

The City Manager requested to provide the update the following week rather than during the meeting.

public safety

What laws or ordinances prevent Compton from controlling nightlife and traffic issues like neighboring Paramount does?

113:40

What enforcement mechanisms exist for illegal fireworks violations?

174:12

No citations were issued in 2025; staff noted enforcement involves fire, law enforcement, and code enforcement coordination with possible drone surveillance.

Are the fire department, code enforcement, and sheriff's department coordinating enforcement efforts?

178:47

Yes, the departments are coordinating with a plan in place to enforce the fireworks ban.

What data exists from last year's tobacco grant regarding seizures or illegal activity by the Sheriff's Department?

186:46

No data from last year because code enforcement cannot seize products; this grant will enable Sheriff partnership to make seizures, which is now required by state law signed by Governor Newsom.

If code enforcement cannot seize products, what role does city staff play in tobacco enforcement?

188:12

Code enforcement conducts thorough investigations of storage areas and hidden compartments to identify illegal products, and works jointly with sheriffs who have authority to seize the products.

What prevents habitual tobacco violators from continuing illegal sales despite citations and fines?

190:44

The city has issued over $100,000 in fines and collected $75,000, with $25,000 pending. Sheriff seizures with state-level fines are expected to provide stronger deterrence.

Are the tobacco violations primarily from smoke shops selling single cigarettes or from other types of businesses?

192:04

Violations include smoke shops selling single cigarettes and menthol products, but gas stations are equally significant violators. Multiple business types are involved.

housing

Why is CHDO (Community Housing Development Organization) required?

154:00

community

Why did the city not plan a major fireworks display or community celebration for the country's 250th birthday?

171:26

The Parks and Recreation director is planning a community picnic on July 2 at Kelly Park, though not to the scale originally envisioned.

Does the city have summer programs and activities for youth at the parks?

197:07

Yes, the city operates summer day camps at all parks with morning and evening swimming lessons, recreation swim, youth baseball, basketball, football, specialty camps, and clubs for youth with special needs throughout the summer.

Can the Parks Department provide a schedule or list of summer youth activities for distribution to constituents?

197:55

Yes, the department has already printed and displayed spring brochures throughout city facilities and online, and currently has a summer issue available with all programs listed; staff will email a link to the councilmember's office.

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