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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

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What Happened

The Compton City Council met on April 28, 2026, and took several significant actions. The council approved five-year labor agreements (2024–2029) with three employee groups—management (CMEA/AFSCME), general employees (AFSCME Local 3947), and firefighters (Local 2216)—bringing wages to more competitive levels. The FY 2023–2024 audit by EDN Payne was received with a clean financial opinion but flagged 21 findings including 12 material weaknesses, primarily related to reporting delays and internal controls; the council also authorized EDN Payne for the FY 2025 audit at $232,885. The Community Improvement Services department was renamed the Public Safety department with restructured supervisory positions, a zero-emission bus rollout plan for nine electric buses was approved for state submission, and $268,285 was allocated to AP Triton to help the fire department pursue regaining ambulance transport rights from LA County. The council heard presentations on the June 2 primary election voting procedures, a legislative update highlighting new Brown Act requirements (SB 707) taking effect July 1, 2026, and potential federal funding from Congresswoman Waters for water and sewer projects totaling $5.4 million. The proposed budget hearing was postponed from June 2 due to its conflict with election day, and two items were tabled—a $200,000 Caltrans grant appropriation due to insufficient votes and a $79,554 HOME ARP nonprofit capacity-building contract pending more information.

Meeting Sections

Call to Order and Roll Call

0:14:21

The meeting was called to order at 4:47 PM with roll call taken. Two council members (Duhart and Darden) were absent throughout the meeting, leaving…

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Closed Session Items and Vote

0:15:59

The council voted to enter closed session to discuss employee salary negotiations for the city clerk, city treasurer, and city manager positions,…

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Reconvene and Closed Session Report

1:14:37

The council reconvened at 5:48 PM. Key decisions from closed session were announced: the city clerk and city treasurer salaries were reset to…

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Presentations: Voter Registration and Elections

1:16:44

The LA County Registrar-Recorder presented details about the June 2 statewide primary election. Vote-by-mail ballots begin shipping this week to all…

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Presentation: City Audit Report 2023-2024

1:36:38

The city's independent auditor presented the fiscal year 2023-2024 audit results. Compton received a clean opinion on its financial statements, with…

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Presentation: State and Federal Legislative Update

2:05:41

The city's legislative advocacy firm presented updates on key laws affecting Compton. SB707 (Brown Act modernization) will require two-way virtual…

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Public Comments

2:15:13

Residents raised numerous concerns including: high crime rates (44 per 1,000 residents), potholes on major streets, a $300 ticket for a trailer while…

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Consent Agenda Approved

3:08:11

The consent agenda, containing routine non-controversial items, was approved by the council without discussion on a 3-0 vote.

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Budget Hearing Scheduling Tabled

3:09:02

The request to schedule public hearings and community meetings for the proposed fiscal year 2025-2026 budget was tabled. The originally proposed…

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Audit Report Filed and Auditor Contract Approved

3:11:37

The council received and filed the 2023-2024 audited financial statements and single audit report, then approved a $232,885 contract amendment with…

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Department Renamed and Employee Contracts Approved

3:16:59

The council approved renaming Community Improvement Services to the Public Safety Department and created new position classifications including a…

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Transit, Roads, and Infrastructure Items Approved

3:24:42

The council approved four infrastructure items: a zero-emission bus rollout plan requiring replacement of all 9 city buses with electric vehicles by…

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Fire Department Ambulance and Housing Services

3:31:11

The council approved a $268,285 contract for consulting services to help the fire department regain ambulance transportation rights from LA County,…

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Council Member Comments and Announcements

3:38:19

Council members shared community updates including: upcoming expungement and resource fair on April 30 at Dollar High Community Center, Compton Tech…

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Adjournment

3:52:51

The meeting was adjourned at 8:26 PM. The next council meeting will be in two weeks due to the upcoming Cinco de Mayo holiday.

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Questions Asked · 25

infrastructure

Why are main streets like Compton Boulevard still not repaired after road work projects?

135:37

What funding source will pay for the electric buses purchase with a $600,000 price tag?

139:29

How many zero emission buses is Compton planning to purchase and when?

206:21

The city plans to purchase 9 total zero emission electric buses to replace the 5 buses in the Renaissance Transit program and 4 buses in the Diorite program, replacing conventional fuel buses with battery electric buses.

Is the zero emission bus requirement mandated by government with emission reduction deadlines?

207:04

Yes, the California Air Resource Board requires each city that runs transit to develop a zero emission bus rollout plan per the Innovative Clean Transit regulations with required deadlines.

finance

Are ARPA funds being audited and is that something the city needs to be concerned with?

114:35

Yes, ARPA funds are being audited by the external auditor and are required to be audited. The federal government requires audits when they issue funds.

Can you elaborate on how Compton should prepare for earmark opportunities and what money would be earmarked for the city?

132:59

The state budget process includes state direct discretionary district requests. With anticipated surplus, the city team works with the delegation to prepare letters and advocacy materials showcasing ready-to-go projects for funding.

Where are the measurable results from the city's planning, consulting, programs, and allocated funding?

135:37

Where are the measurable results from city programs and spending?

137:00

What does the $232,885 auditing services cost cover and how was that amount derived?

192:53

The amount covers audit of financial statements, single audit for two major programs, agreed upon procedures for sewer bond, housing authority and GAN limit, preparation of financial statements, audit committee/city council letters and presentations, and ongoing consultation on governmental accounting, financial reporting, compliance and internal controls.

governance

Where is the ballot drop box located in Compton?

77:17

There is one ballot drop box located at the Compton Library, available 24 hours for secure ballot return.

How many languages are supported at vote centers?

77:17

Vote centers support 24 total languages, with at least one Spanish speaker per location minimum.

How can community organizations request a mobile vote center?

77:17

The registrar's office encourages community partners to reach out if they have events during the voting period so they can send a mobile vote center.

Why is enforcement not balanced when commercial trailers are ticketed but street vendors aren't?

138:25

Can the city reincorporate the April 15 and April 16 public hearing dates that have already passed?

139:29

Can the city clarify the salary ranges for the new Deputy Director, Director, and Supervisor positions in Public Safety?

139:29

Will the City Manager ensure that implemented initiatives are maintained long-term before departing?

144:07

Can the city address the correlation between the number of cancelled council meetings and excessive agenda items (31 items)?

144:07

Should the June 2 budget hearing date be changed since it conflicts with election day?

190:25

The city manager acknowledged the valid conflict and requested to bring the matter back at the next meeting for further discussion.

Can you clarify the different position classifications for the Community Improvement department that were not previously discussed?

198:30

The Community Improvement department is being reorganized to merge code enforcement and security supervisor roles into public safety supervisors to improve supervision coverage and coordination with the sheriff department, while avoiding labor issues with unions.

public safety

Is Compton Fire Department on track to regain ambulance transportation services?

212:53

Yes, the city is in the second phase of an agreement with LA County and consulting with AP Triton to regain transportation rights within a 60-day timeframe in fiscal year 2026.

housing

Where is the New Beginning Resource Center for capacity building located?

214:58

The New Beginning Resource Center is located across from Popeyes on Compton Boulevard and Acacia.

What is the New Beginning Resource Center's purpose and what services does it provide?

215:49

The center provides nonprofit capacity building funding to strengthen organizational capacity for agencies serving homeless individuals, those at risk of homelessness, and domestic violence survivors through staff training, systems development, program design, and operational improvements.

Who is the president or director of the New Beginning Resource Center?

217:19

community

Why are youth programs in Compton fragmented with no clear, publicly visible outcomes showing citywide impact?

135:37

Why are youth programs fragmented and not reaching people who need them most?

136:40

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