Friday, August 21, 2026
Money Approved This Meeting
$35K
What Happened
The Compton City Council held a special meeting on August 21, 2026, primarily to discuss the hiring of a new city manager. After a closed session, the council voted to approve moving forward with a professional services agreement for recruiting a city manager. The council then passed a resolution authorizing the city manager to negotiate and enter into an agreement with Bob Murray and Associates, an executive recruiting firm, for professional recruitment services for the city manager position in an amount not to exceed $35,000. Council members Spicer was absent for the votes. Council Member Darden closed the meeting by honoring the memory of community member Jermaine L. Brown.
Key Moments
City Council
City council approved moving forward with recruitment of a city manager.
City Council
City hires Bob Murray and Associates for manager recruitment at $35,000.
Meeting Sections
Call to Order
0:13:47The meeting was called to order and preparations began for roll call.
Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance
0:22:49Roll call was taken and a quorum was established. The council then observed a moment of silence and recited the pledge of allegiance.
Public Comments Before Closed Session
0:23:34The public was given the opportunity to comment before the closed session. No audience members came forward to speak.
Motion to Convene Closed Session
0:23:38A motion was made and approved to reconvene into closed session at 3:02 PM. The closed session was held to discuss the hiring and appointment of a city manager under Government Code Section 54957(b)(1).
Closed Session on City Manager Hiring
0:24:09The council entered closed session to discuss the hiring and appointment of a city manager. This session was not open to the public as allowed by state law.
Reconvene from Closed Session
2:27:14Agenda Items
Resolution Authorizing Agreement with Executive Recruiting Firm for City Manager Recruitment — Not to Exceed $35,000
$35,000
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.
Closed Session: Public Employment Appointment — City Manager
The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss the appointment and hiring of a City Manager, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b)(1).
