Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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What Happened
The Compton City Council approved a $3.5 million street rehabilitation contract with XL Paving for improvements on Greenleaf Boulevard, Bradfield Avenue, and Tucker Street, funded entirely by MTA bond funds. The council also approved a $1.24 million budget amendment for public works operations and a CalPERS salary schedule reflecting five-year labor union agreements. In closed session, the council settled a personal injury lawsuit for $9,500 and authorized up to $150,000 to resolve an anticipated litigation matter. Public comment was dominated by residents angry over the council's failure to act on a verified petition to terminate preferential parking restrictions in Richland Farms, with multiple speakers warning the city faces lawsuits for not following its own ordinance, while other residents raised alarm about cancer deaths near the World Oil refinery and urged inclusion of health data in the city's environmental impact report.
Meeting Sections
Call to Order
0:09:32The regular city council meeting was called to order at 4:35 PM.
Watch this section ▶Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance
0:09:50Roll call was taken, establishing a quorum. The council then observed a moment of silence and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. One council member…
Watch this section ▶Closed Session Discussion Items
0:10:43The council convened in closed session to discuss existing and anticipated litigation, the hiring of a city attorney, and potential lawsuit…
Watch this section ▶Presentations and Certificates of Recognition
2:16:33The council presented certificates of recognition to La Michicana Queen, a local business recognized for community contributions and economic impact,…
Watch this section ▶Public Comments from Residents
2:25:04Agenda Items
Approval of Minutes: September 23, 2025
Approval of Minutes: March 10, 2026
Approval of Minutes: April 27, 2026
Purchase Order Authorization: WAXIE Sanitary Supply Up to $70,000
Approval of Retired Annuitant as Interim Assistant City Manager
Amendment to City-Wide Salary Schedule for All Employees
Capital Reserve Agreement with LACMTA for Proposition C Local Return Funds
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 in Two Cases
The City Council will meet in closed session with legal counsel to consider initiating litigation in two cases, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4).
Anticipated Litigation: Significant Exposure in Two Cases
The City Council will meet in closed session with legal counsel to discuss significant exposure to litigation in two cases, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1) or (d)(2) and (e)(1).
Closed Session: Public Employment Appointment — City Attorney
The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss the appointment and hiring of a City Attorney, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1).
Existing Litigation: Maurice Gibbs v. City of Compton (LASC Case No. 24CMCV01828)
The City Council will meet in closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation in the case of Maurice Gibbs v. City of Compton, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) or (d)(1).
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