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Agreement with Johnson Control Inc. for City Hall Cooling Tower Replacement — $524,177.50

Replacing the cooling tower at City Hall ensures the building can maintain comfortable and functional working conditions, keeping city services — from permit processing to council meetings — running reliably for you.

Jul 21, 2026

Agreement with Johnson Control Inc. for City Hall Cooling Tower Replacement — $524,177.50

Replacing the aging cooling tower at City Hall keeps the building functional and comfortable for city staff and residents who visit for permits, licenses, and other public services — a broken system could disrupt city operations that serve you.

Jul 21, 2026

Certificate Presentation: Keletsositse Olebile and Dr. Carl Fredrick Martin

Jul 14, 2026

Resolution Rescinding Prior Resolution and Declaring Surplus Land Under Surplus Land Act

This decision affects what happens to city-owned land in your neighborhood — declaring it surplus could open the door to affordable housing or public uses on properties that might otherwise sit idle or be sold without community benefit.

Jul 14, 2026

Certificate Presentation: Keletsositse Olebile and Dr. Carl Fredrick Martin

Jul 14, 2026

Resolution Rescinding Prior Resolution and Declaring Surplus Land Under Surplus Land Act

These city-owned vacant commercial parcels along Compton Boulevard and Long Beach Boulevard — key corridors in your neighborhood — could be sold or redeveloped, potentially bringing new businesses, housing, or community uses to currently unused land near you.

Jul 14, 2026

Schedule Public Hearing for Compton 2045 General Plan and Rezoning on September 15, 2026

The Compton 2045 General Plan will shape how your city grows over the next two decades — affecting land use, housing, transportation, and development in your neighborhood — and this is your chance to weigh in at a public hearing.

Jul 14, 2026

Resolution Ratifying and Amending MIG, Inc. Agreement for General Plan 2045 Update and HCD-Mandated Rezoning

The General Plan 2045 shapes how land is used across Compton for the next two decades — including where housing, businesses, and parks can be built in your neighborhood — and state-required rezoning could open more areas to new housing development.

Jul 7, 2026

Schedule Public Hearing on Solid Waste Charges and Delinquencies for Tax Roll Collection

If you have an unpaid trash or recycling bill, your debt could be added to your property tax bill — attending the July 7 public hearing gives you a chance to speak before that happens.

Jun 23, 2026

Ordinance Establishing Expedited Permitting for EV Charging Stations

If you own or are considering an electric vehicle, this ordinance would make it faster and easier to get a permit to install a charging station at your home or business in Compton.

Jun 16, 2026

El Gran Torino Emergency Repairs Contract for Compton Creek

These emergency repairs will address safety hazards along Compton Creek, including dangerous beehives and damaged walls and fences that could pose risks to you and your family when walking or living near the creek.

Jun 9, 2026

Certificate Presentation - Youth Spotlight

This recognizes young people in your community who are making positive contributions and sets an example for other youth.

Jun 9, 2026

Emergency Repairs Contract with El Gran Torino for Compton Creek Corridor

These emergency repairs along Compton Creek address safety hazards like beehives and damaged fencing that could affect your safety and access to the creek corridor in your neighborhood.

Jun 9, 2026

Certificate Presentation: Youth Spotlight by Mayor Emma Sharif

Jun 9, 2026

Dirt Removal Services Contract - Successor Agency Parcels

This contract cleans up city-owned vacant lots, reducing blight and improving neighborhood appearance and property values around your community.

May 12, 2026

Right of Entry and Access Agreement for Alondra Boulevard Properties

Mar 24, 2026

League of California Cities Mayor and Council Member Academy

Mar 17, 2026

Receive and File League of California Cities Academy Report

Mar 17, 2026

Adopt Title VI Program Update for Civil Rights Compliance

This ensures the city continues receiving federal transportation funding that supports your local bus service and transit improvements.

Mar 17, 2026

Resolution Authorizing Special Legal Counsel Services Agreement

Mar 10, 2026

Southern California Junior Cricket Academy services

Upgrade to Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System with three-year service agreement

SCADA system upgrade over three years

Three-year service agreement for SCADA system upgrade

Jun 3, 2026

city council

The Compton City Council held its annual AB 2561 public hearing on workforce vacancies, with HR reporting the city's vacancy rate dropped from 27.8% to 20.1% after 136 successful hires this fiscal year. The Fire Fighters union raised concerns about 15 fire department vacancies and the loss of 239 years of combined experience from 22 departures over the past decade. Multiple residents urgently demanded action on World Oil refinery emissions near Cesar Chavez Park, citing repeated citations, a facility fire, and ongoing health effects including nosebleeds and nausea affecting families and children. A proposed memorandum of understanding with SLA Inc. for a Raymond Street Park equestrian project failed on a 2-2-1 vote after concerns about the lack of a competitive bidding process. Council Member Bowers was appointed the new Mayor Pro Tem for District 3, and the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget public hearing was rescheduled to June 16.

May 19, 2026

city council

Attorney David Fleischman presented findings from an investigation into the city's credit card program, concluding that four council members' usage was consistent with policy while Council Member Spicer's usage included charges outside the policy and purchases lacking backup documentation. Mayor Sharif moved to refer the matter to the police department and District Attorney's office, but the vote (3 yes, 1 no, 1 abstain) failed to reach the two-thirds threshold required for a same-night agenda addition; the item will be agendized for next week. The council held public hearings on the $4.2 million Landscape and Lighting Assessment and the $925,575 Sewer Service Charge Assessment for FY 2026-2027, with no rate increases in either. The council unanimously approved a $4.79 million cost-sharing agreement with LA County for the Compton Boulevard resurfacing project, and Compton College President Dr. Keith Curry reported the new fire academy is on track to open in fall 2026.

Mar 19, 2026

personnel board

The Compton Personnel Board unanimously approved six items at its March 19, 2026 meeting, with the most significant being the authorization of temporary firefighter appointments to address a severe staffing shortage in the fire department. Fire Chief Donald reported 10 current vacancies across captain, engineer, and firefighter ranks, with retired fire captains and firefighter paramedics being brought in temporarily while the department works to fill 20 positions. The board also approved eligible lists for city clerk technician, street maintenance supervisor, and associate civil engineer positions, abolished a building inspector eligible list due to unsuitable candidates, and extended the fire captain eligible list for six months. Compton College's upcoming fire academy, expected to launch in fall 2026, was noted as a future pipeline for local firefighter recruitment.