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Agenda Items (20)

Amend Resolution 26,357 Extending Charter Review Committee Term Through December 2028

actionCity Manager

The City Charter is the foundational law governing how Compton is run — extending this review committee means residents will have more time for input on potential changes that could affect how your city government operates and who holds power.

Aug 4, 2026

Charter Committee Update from City Manager

informationalCity Manager

The City Charter is Compton's governing document — changes to it can affect how your city government works, who has power, and how decisions that affect your daily life are made.

Jul 28, 2026

Charter Committee Update from City Manager

informationalCity Manager

The City Charter is the rulebook that governs how Compton is run — updates to it can affect how your elected officials are chosen, how city money is spent, and what services the city must provide to you.

Jul 28, 2026

Know Your Charter Presentation Part 3

Understanding your city charter helps you know your rights and how your local government works.

Mar 3, 2026

Know Your Charter Presentation - Part 3

Mar 3, 2026

Know Your Charter Presentation - Part 3

Feb 24, 2026

Know Your Charter Presentation - Part 3

Learning about your city's charter helps you understand how city government works and your rights as a resident.

Feb 24, 2026

Know Your Charter Presentation - Part 3

Understanding your city charter helps you know your rights and how city government works to serve you.

Feb 17, 2026

Know Your Charter Presentation - Part 3

Feb 17, 2026

Know Your Charter Presentation - Part 2

Understanding your city charter helps you know your rights and how city government works to serve your community.

Feb 10, 2026

Know Your Charter Presentation - Part 2

Feb 10, 2026

Appointments to Boards and Commissions

actionCity Council

These board and commission members will help shape important city policies including planning new developments in your neighborhood, reviewing the city charter, and overseeing public safety issues.

Feb 3, 2026

Know Your Charter Presentation

informationalCity Clerk

This presentation will help you understand your city government's structure and how decisions affecting your daily life are made.

Jan 27, 2026

Know Your Charter Presentation

informationalCity Manager

Understanding how your city government is structured and what powers it has helps you participate more effectively in local decision-making and hold elected officials accountable.

Jan 27, 2026

Charter Review Committee Re-establishment with $9,900 Stipend

consentCity Manager

This committee will review and recommend changes to the city charter that governs how your local government operates and serves you.

Jan 13, 2026

Translation Services for City Charter

consentGeneral Services

Spanish language translation of the City Charter makes city government documents more accessible to you and your family.

May 7, 2024

Spanish Translation Services for City Charter

consentCity Manager

This translation helps Spanish-speaking residents better understand the city's governing rules and how local government operates, making it easier for you to participate in city affairs.

May 7, 2024

Removal of Officers from Boards and Commissions

actionCity Manager

Feb 20, 2024

Removal of Officers from Planning Commission

actionCity Manager

Jan 9, 2024

Removal of Officers from Planning Commission

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Jan 9, 2024

Meetings (6)

Jul 20, 2026

charter committee

The Compton Charter Review Committee continued its section-by-section review of the city charter on July 20, 2026, debating changes to the Planning Commission, Personnel Board, and Recreation and Parks Commission. Key recommendations included requiring each commission to have one member from each council district with the mayor selecting one at-large member, adding professional qualifications for commissioners, and mandating that all discretionary development entitlements receive Planning Commission approval before going to council. Commissioner Baker's proposal to remove the Parks and Recreation Commission from the charter sparked the meeting's most heated debate, with multiple commissioners and public speakers arguing removal could jeopardize Compton's charter city status; Baker ultimately withdrew the recommendation pending further research. The committee voted unanimously to adjourn early at 7:00 PM and continue deliberations at a special meeting on Wednesday.

Jun 29, 2026

charter committee

The Compton Charter Review Committee reviewed Sections 700–713 of the city charter, covering the city clerk, treasurer, city attorney, city manager, and public safety leadership positions. A heated debate erupted when Commissioner Marquez proposed adopting Huntington Beach's in-person voter ID model, which Commissioner Lister called voter suppression and legal counsel confirmed had been ruled unconstitutional by a California appellate court. The committee recommended adding professional qualifications and certifications for the city clerk and city treasurer, establishing timelines for filling vacant appointed positions, and clarifying Measure CA's language on whether the appointed city attorney must be an individual or a law firm. Vice Chair Butler formally rescinded her earlier recommendation to reduce city council meetings from four to two. The HR director is scheduled to attend the July 6 meeting to address job descriptions and civil service questions raised throughout the session.

Jun 24, 2026

charter committee

The Compton Charter Review Committee continued its section-by-section review of the city charter, focusing on the 600 series covering city council and mayoral powers, meeting procedures, and ordinance publication. The committee voted unanimously to reopen Sections 600 and 601 for discussion, with commissioners calling for the mayor's duties to be clearly defined beyond vague 'ceremonial purposes,' citing comparable cities that include policy leadership and legislative responsibilities. Vice Chair Butler recommended reducing city council meetings from four per month to two, though Commissioner Marquez cautioned that voters recently rejected this same proposal. Commissioners also recommended reorganizing Section 606, which combines quorum rules with council powers into one dense paragraph, and called for charter language requiring ordinances and legal notices to be published on the city website and social media in addition to a clearly identified official newspaper. Section 500 on council compensation was held over to the July 6th meeting when the HR director will attend to answer pending questions.

Jun 22, 2026

charter committee

The Compton Charter Review Committee held a special meeting to continue reviewing Section 500 of the city charter, focusing on three major issues: whether to recommend restoring the elected city attorney position removed by Measure CA, whether to return to citywide at-large voting instead of district-based elections, and total compensation for the mayor and city council. Committee members learned that council members receive a $600 monthly stipend, $650 auto allowance, $100 phone allowance, $20,000 annual discretionary event funds, and lifetime medical/dental/vision benefits after five years of service — with Commissioner Baker raising concerns about insufficient safeguards against cronyism in discretionary spending. No formal votes were taken; staff was directed to research total compensation details, the 2012 redistricting settlement agreement, and residency requirements for an elected city attorney, with responses expected at the June 29 meeting.

Jun 1, 2026

charter committee

The Charter Review Committee completed its initial review of Compton's city charter sections 1200 through 1700, voting unanimously to table the vast majority of sections for future discussion and potential revision, while keeping only a handful as-is. The committee confirmed additional special meeting dates on June 15, 22, 24, and 29 to begin substantive discussions on tabled items, and announced that the city council has agreed to extend the committee's deadline through late July. Commissioner Gideon formally requested that the committee's term be extended beyond its current less-than-one-year lifespan, arguing the short timeline has historically prevented meaningful charter reform. A member of the public raised concerns that meetings are not being prominently live-streamed or posted on the city's social media, and staff committed to improving visibility. A mandatory citywide ethics and [Brown Act](https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=54950.) training for all commissioners and council members was announced for June 27.

May 13, 2025

city council

The council's sole spending action was a unanimous 5-0 vote approving Formation of Underground Utility District No. 1, authorizing underground installation of utility lines along Muroc Street (Oleander to Acacia) and Acacia Avenue (Muroc to Alondra) near Compton High School, with Southern California Edison serving as both the grant source ($5.67M Rule 20A allocation) and the sole contractor; total project expenditures are listed at $3.3M, broken across line items including $1.32M for mainline trenching and conduit (40%), $495,000 for crossings and vaults (15%), and $330,000 for street restoration (10%), with the public works director stating the project could run up to 84 months. One speaker at the public hearing questioned whether the city charter's requirement for a state-licensed civil engineer had been satisfied and whether affected property owners received legally required advance notice; the public works director stated notifications were sent per municipal code and that licensed engineering firms are consulted for work requiring a PE signature, though the speaker was not satisfied with that response. The budget workshop was an informational item with no spending approved; the city manager stated a recommended balanced budget would be delivered within days, described an approximate $275M all-funds city budget, and noted the annual Los Angeles County Sheriff's contract is approaching $29M — the city manager attributed this trajectory to escalating liability, personnel, and equipment costs built into the county's rate structure. A developer told the council that city delays in processing HUD project-based vouchers are threatening a 75-unit affordable housing project at 1434 West Compton Boulevard, which the developer stated has already received a rare 90-day extension from the state tax credit committee expiring July 11.