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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.

Apr 28, 2026

city council

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](https://www.afscme.org)), general employees ([AFSCME](https://www.afscme.org) 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](https://dot.ca.gov) grant appropriation due to insufficient votes and a $79,554 HOME ARP nonprofit capacity-building contract pending more information.

Apr 27, 2026

city council closed session

The Compton City Council held a closed session to discuss the evaluation and potential dismissal of the City Manager. The council reaffirmed a prior 3-2 vote from April 7 to place the City Manager on paid administrative leave, with Council Members Spicer and Duhart dissenting. The council also voted to appoint Jerry Grooms, a retired annuitant, as acting City Manager during the leave period, with a contract to be brought back for ratification. During public comment, multiple residents raised concerns about transparency, alleged [Brown Act](https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=54950.) violations, a disputed $300,000 check related to [Republic Services](https://www.republicservices.com), and demanded the removal of appointed Council Member Spicer. Council Member Duhart stated on the record that she disagreed with the actions, citing a state audit that highlighted instability in the City Manager position.

Oct 22, 2024

city council

The council's largest approval was a three-year contract with MV Transportation, Inc. for Renaissance Transit System operations — $6.85 million for year one, with the vendor appearing across seven line items in this agenda totaling $19.07 million from Proposition A Local Return funds — passed 5-0; the council also approved $1.86 million to MDJ Management LLC for City Hall fire alarm and sprinkler system replacement using ARPA funds, with MDJ appearing in four agenda line items totaling $3.72 million, also 5-0. The council further approved $159,084 to End-Point Wireless Inc. for a security camera system at four locations (CDBG-CV and General Fund, 5-0); a contract amendment adding $283,651 to Mark Thomas & Company's Artesia Bridge agreement plus a $335,333 state grant budget allocation (5-0), with subcontractor Atlas receiving $24,492 — just below the $25,000 approval threshold; and General Fund travel expenses of $725, $315.96, and $292 for a Sacramento Legislative Tour, with four members indicating attendance (vote tally not clearly transcribed). A sheriff substation lease with CLPF Gateway Towne Center LP was approved 5-0 listing $47,001 as an expenditure — just below the $50,000 council approval threshold — though the sheriff's captain stated the current monthly cost to the city is $0, a discrepancy with the structured agenda amount; consent-agenda items included $23,097 to BigBelly Connect Services and a related $23,764 recycling-station purchase, both just below the $25,000 threshold, approved in the omnibus 5-0 consent vote. The First Quarter FY2025 Investment Report — showing the city's $246 million portfolio already exceeding its full-year interest earnings budget projections within three months — was received and filed 5-0 and is a financial reporting item, not a spending approval; the city treasurer stated that interest earnings projections in the budget need to be revised upward.

Mar 26, 2024

city council

The council's largest single contract approved at this meeting was $57,500 to Matrix Consulting Group for fire department labor cost analysis — funded through the American Rescue Plan Fund, passed 5-0 — after the city controller disclosed that only one vendor responded to the RFP; the structured agenda also lists $4.23M and $4.02M in recurring General Fund expenditures associated with this item, but neither figure was discussed in open session. A $45,000 contract with Future Buildings for a metal storage building at fire station #3 — sitting just below the city's $50,000 approval threshold — was initially voted through 5-0 after brief discussion, but was pulled back before adjournment when the city controller sought to add account code lines clarifying a fund transfer between Measure P and the General Fund; the item will return at a future meeting. A $2,525 purchase order to Johnson Controls, Inc. for City Hall HVAC temperature sensor and flow switch replacement passed 5-0 with no discussion. Thirteen residents addressed the council during public comment, raising concerns that included a stalled AFSCME union contract expired since 2019, ADA noncompliance at city facilities, the absence of Spanish-language translation services, street and infrastructure deterioration, and alleged harassment at a local cemetery.

Feb 6, 2024

city council

The council's largest spending approval was a 2.5-year athletic field maintenance contract with BrightView Landscape Services, Inc. for $247,260 from the General Fund to maintain Gonzalez Park's Dodger Dream Fields, approved 5-0; the structured agenda contains four separate BrightView line items — including $98,904 (just below the $100,000 approval threshold) and $49,452 (just below the $50,000 threshold) — totaling $642,876 across all entries. The council also approved a $35,000 contract with All Star Interpreting Service for Spanish-language translation, which the city clerk confirmed had been in effect since July 1, 2023 without a signed contract (4-0-1, Bowers abstaining), and a five-year, $16,285 fraud hotline contract with Ethico LLC (5-0). A 16-month abatement services agreement with New West Landscaping, capped at $10,000 annually and appearing across five separate budget line items totaling $50,000, was approved with four yes votes; Councilmember Bowers' vote was recorded as 'upstanding' in the transcript and its meaning is unclear. The city treasurer's FY24 second quarter investment report — showing $57.07 million in revenues and $30.45 million in expenditures — was a receive-and-file informational item, not a spending approval. One member of the public, Fidel Marquez, addressed the BrightView contract during public comment, questioning whether Gonzalez Park is safe and family-friendly enough to justify the expenditure; no other members of the public addressed the spending items on the agenda.