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Editor's Note: Ordinance No. 2235 abolished the Public Works Department and the Compton Municipal Water Department as separate departments of the City and consolidated these departments as the Department of Public Works and Municipal Utilities, with the water utility becoming a Division of the new consolidated department.
Ordinance No. 2272: That pursuant to Section 704 of the Compton City Charter, the Department of Public Works and Municipal Utilities shall be hereby abolished and the Public Works Department and the Compton Municipal Water Department shall be re-established as separate City departments.
Ordinance No. 2324 created the Department of Community Improvement Services.
Ordinance No. 2327 created the Department of Community Development. (Amended by Ord. No. 2353 to exclude the Building and Safety Department)
Ordinance No. 2328 created the Department of Internal Services. (Repealed by Ord. No. 2352)
Ordinance No. 2329 created the Department of Public Works - Street Maintenance. (Repealed by Ord. No. 2351)
Ordinance No. 2350 establishes the Department of Recreation.
Ordinance No. 2351 reestablishes the Department of General Services as a separate and distinct department; restructures the Department of Public Works - Street Maintenance. (Repeals Ord. No. 2329)
Ordinance No. 2352 reestablishes the Department of Human Resources as a separate and distinct department. (Repeals Ord. No. 2328)
Ordinance No. 2353 reestablishes the Department of Building and Safety. (Amends 2327: That the Building and Safety Department is now excluded for Ord. No. 2327, which created the Department of Community Development)
[Ord. #2219]
The purpose of this section is to comply with the provisions of the California Emergency Services Act, Title Two, Division One, Chapter Seven of the Government Code of the State of California (commencing with Section 8285.5 or successor legislation) and to provide for the preparation and carrying out of plans for the protection of persons and property within this City in the event of an emergency; the direction of the emergency organization; and, the coordination of the emergency functions of this City with all other public agencies, corporations, organizations and affected private persons.
[Ord. #2219]
As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall be construed as follows:
EMERGENCY
Shall mean any or all of the following, as the context requires: an emergency situation, a local emergency, a state of emergency, or a state or war emergency.
LOCAL EMERGENCY
Shall mean the duly proclaimed existence of conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the territorial limits of a county, city and county, or city, caused by such conditions as air pollution, fire, flood, storm, epidemic, riot, drought, sudden and severe energy shortage, plant or animal infestation or disease, the Governor's warning of an earthquake or volcanic prediction, or other conditions, other than conditions resulting from a labor controversy, which are or likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of that political subdivision and require the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat, or with respect to regulated energy utilities, a sudden and severe energy shortage requires extraordinary measures beyond the authority vested in the California Public Utilities Commission.
STATE OF EMERGENCY
Shall mean the duly proclaimed existence of conditions of disaster or extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the State caused by such conditions as air pollution, fire, flood, storm, epidemic, riot, draught, sudden and severe energy shortage, plant or animal infestation or disease, the Governor's warning of an earthquake or volcanic prediction, or an earthquake, or other conditions, other than conditions resulting from a labor controversy or conditions causing a "State of War Emergency," which, by reason of their magnitude, are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of any single county, city and county, or city and require the combined forces of a mutual aid region or regions to combat, or with respect to regulated energy utilities, a sudden and severe energy shortage requires extraordinary measures beyond the authority vested in the California Public Utilities Commission.
STATE OF WAR EMERGENCY
Shall mean the condition which exists immediately, with or without a proclamation thereof by the Company, whenever the State or nation is attacked by an enemy of the United States, or upon receipt of the State of a warning from the Federal government indicating that such an enemy attack is probable or imminent.
[Ord. #2219]
The City of Compton Disaster Council is hereby created and shall consist of the following:
a. 
The City Manager, who shall be Chairperson;
b. 
The Assistant City Manager(s), who shall be Vice Chairperson(s);
c. 
The Emergency Management Coordinator;
d. 
Such chiefs and directors of emergency services as are provided for in the current Emergency Plan of the City adopted pursuant to this section;
e. 
The City Attorney or his or her representative; and
f. 
Such representation of civic, business, labor, veterans, professionals or other organizations within the community as may be appointed by the City Manager with the approval of the City Council.
[Ord. #2219]
It shall the duty of the City of Compton Disaster Council, and it is hereby empowered to:
a. 
Develop and recommend for adoption by the City Council, emergency and mutual aid plans and agreements and such ordinances and resolutions and rules and regulations as are necessary to implement such plans and agreements.
b. 
Register Disaster Service Workers.
c. 
Designate the individual responsible for keeping the registration of Disaster Service Workers current, and for the accuracy and safekeeping of the official registration records, provided, however, that the documented proof that the Disaster Service Worker has taken the oath of office shall be filed in the office of the City Clerk.
d. 
The Disaster Council shall meet upon call of the Chairperson or, in his/her absence from the City or inability to call such meeting, upon call of the Vice Chairperson or, in his/her/their absence from the City or inability to call such meeting, upon call of either the Fire Chief, Police Chief or the Director of Public Works Department. In the event that none of the above-indicated individuals are able to call such meeting, the Chairperson shall designate a further order of succession to call such meeting.
[Ord. #2219]
a. 
There is hereby created the office of Director of Emergency Services. The City Manager of the City of Compton shall be the Director of Emergency Services.
b. 
There is hereby created the office of Assistant Director of Emergency Services, who shall be appointed by the Director of Emergency Services.
c. 
There is also hereby created the office of Emergency Management Coordinator, who shall be appointed by the Director of Emergency Services and shall manage day-to-day affairs of the Emergency Management Program and have certain other emergency management functions as specified.
[Ord. #2219]
In the event of the proclamation of a "local emergency" as herein provided, the proclamation of a state of emergency by the Governor or the Secretary of the California Emergency Management Agency, or the existence of a state of war emergency the Director of Emergency Services is hereby empowered to:
a. 
Request the City Council of the City of Compton to proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a local emergency if the City Council is in session, or to issue such proclamation if the City Council is not in session. Whenever a local emergency is proclaimed by the Director, the City Council shall take action to ratify the proclamation within seven days thereafter, or the proclamation shall have no further force or effect;
b. 
Request the Governor to proclaim a state of emergency when, in the opinion of the Director, the locally available resources are inadequate to cope with the emergency;
c. 
Control and direct the effort of the Emergency Organization of this City for the accomplishment of the purpose of this chapter;
d. 
Direct cooperation between and coordination of services and staff of the emergency organization of this City, and resolve questions of authority and responsibility that may arise between them;
e. 
Represent the City in all dealings with public or private agencies on matters pertaining to emergencies as defined in this chapter;
f. 
Coordinate and carry out the policies and direction of the City Council and the Disaster Council, and perform such other duties and responsibilities as delegated by the Disaster Council or by the City Council; and
g. 
In the event of the proclamation of a local emergency as herein provided, the proclamation of a state of emergency by the Governor or the Director of the State Office of Emergency Services, or the existence of a state of war emergency, the Director of Emergency Services, and in his absence, the Assistant Director of Emergency Services, and in the absence of the Director and Assistant Director, the Emergency Management Coordinator is hereby empowered to:
1. 
Implement and carry out the City's Emergency Plan.
2. 
Make and issue rules and regulations on matters reasonably related to the protection of life and property as affected by such emergency; provided, however, such rules and regulations shall be confirmed at the earliest practicable time by the City Council.
3. 
Obtain vital supplies, equipment, and such other properties found lacking and needed for the protection of life and property and to bind the City for the fair value thereof and, if required immediately, to commandeer the same for public use.
4. 
Require emergency services of any City officer or employee and, in the event of the proclamation of a state of emergency in the county in which this City is located or the existence of a state of war emergency, to command the aid of as many citizens of this community as deemed necessary in the execution of his duties; such persons shall be entitled to all privileges, benefits, and immunities as are provided by state laws for registered Disaster Service Workers.
5. 
Requisition necessary personnel or material of any City department or agency.
6. 
Execute all of his ordinary power as City Manager, all of the special powers and duties conferred upon him by this section or by resolution or emergency plan pursuant hereto adopted by the City Council, all powers conferred upon him by any statute, by any agreement approved by the City Council, and by any other lawful authority.
7. 
Authorize the use of any gifts of services, equipment, temporary loan of equipment, supplies, goods or other in-kind donations, as necessary to provide for the protection of life and property, regardless of whether the donation comes from public or private sources. The order authorizing the use of any gifts shall be in writing. Any such donations used by the City shall be deemed duly accepted by the City Council in accordance with Section 37354 of the California Government Code. A report of all such gifts shall be made to the City Council at its next regular meeting for review.
8. 
In the event of a situation in which a significant number of persons are without the ability to obtain shelter, resulting in a threat to their health and safety, the Director of Emergency Services may issue a declaration of a shelter crisis pursuant to Section 8698.2 of the California Government Code, and exercise all authority in accordance with Chapter 7.8 of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
h. 
The Director of Emergency Services shall designate the order of succession to that office, to take effect in the event the Director is unavailable to attend meetings and otherwise perform his duties during an emergency. Such order of succession shall be approved by the City Council.
i. 
The Assistant Director of Emergency Services, under the supervision of the Director of Emergency Services, shall have such powers and duties as may be assigned by the Director of Emergency Services.
j. 
The Emergency Management Coordinator shall, under the supervision of the Director and with the assistance of emergency service chiefs, develop and maintain the City's emergency plans; manage, organize, and coordinate the City's emergency programs and training, to include volunteers; and shall have such other powers and duties as may be assigned by the Director of Emergency Services.
[Ord. #2219]
All officers and employees of this City, together with those volunteer forces enrolled to aid them during an emergency, and all groups, organizations, and persons who may by agreement or operation of law, including persons impressed into service under the provision of subsection 2-4.6g4 of this section, be charged with duties incident to the protection of life and property in this City during such emergency, shall constitute the emergency organization of the City of Compton.
[Ord. #2219]
The Compton Disaster Council shall be responsible for the development of the City of Compton Emergency Plan, which plan shall provide for the effective mobilization of all of the resources of this City, both public and private, to meet any condition constituting a local emergency, state or emergency or state of war emergency; and shall provide for the organization, powers and duties, services, and staff of the emergency organization. Such plan shall take effect upon adoption by resolution of the City Council.
[Ord. #2219]
Any expenditure made in connection with emergency activities, including mutual aid activities, shall be deemed conclusively to be for the direct protection and benefit of the inhabitants and property of the City of Compton.
[Ord. #2219]
It shall be a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not to exceed $500 or by imprisonment for not to exceed six months, or both, for any person, during an emergency, to:
a. 
Willfully obstruct, hinder, or delay any member of the emergency organization in the enforcement of any lawful rule or regulation or curfew issued pursuant to this section, or in the performance of any duty imposed upon him by virtue of this section.
b. 
Do any act forbidden by any lawful rule or regulation issued pursuant to this section, if such act is of such a nature as to give or be likely to give assistance to the enemy or to imperil the lives or property of inhabitants of this City, or to prevent, hinder, or delay the defense or protection thereof.
c. 
Wear, carry, or display, without authority, any actual, simulated or counterfeit form of identification specified or purporting to be issued by any emergency or disaster agency, any public or private humanitarian or assistance agency, any media or news agency, or by any branch of the Federal, State, regional, County or local governmental agency, or any branch thereof.
[Ord. #2219]
For purposes of this section, the line of succession for the Mayor and City Council members who are unavailable during a duly declared local emergency or state of emergency, or during the existence of a state of war emergency shall be as follows:
a. 
In the event that the Mayor is unavailable, the Mayor Pro-Tem shall serve as Mayor. If the Mayor Pro-Tem is unavailable, the remaining City Council members shall serve as Mayor in the order of their seniority, excluding standby successors.
b. 
In the event that City Council members are unavailable, pursuant to Section 8638 of the Government Code, the City Council shall appoint standby successors for each member of the City Council.
1. 
At the second Council meeting in January each year or as soon thereafter as may be practicable, the City Council shall select five Emergency Standby Council members. Emergency Standby Council members shall be selected from residents of the City and/or City employees who agree to serve in that capacity during the year and reside within the City of Compton during that year so long as they elect to participate as members of the Emergency Standby Council. City residents must reside within the Council District of the Council member for whom they will be appointed as Emergency Standby Council member. A member of the emergency standby council shall serve in that capacity from the date of appointment until appointment of another Emergency Standby Council the following year; unless and until the member notifies the City Clerk in writing that the member has elected to terminate participation in the Emergency Standby Council. Each Emergency Standby Council member shall take the oath of office required for the City Council prior to assuming the position of emergency standby Council member.
2. 
Each standby Council members appointed by the City Council as described in paragraph 1 above, shall have the duty during the term of that member's appointment to remain informed of the duties of City Council members and the business and affairs of the City of Compton to the extent necessary to enable participation as a member of the City Council upon appointment in the event of an emergency as provided hereafter, and must complete State mandated training in accordance with Section 8607 of the Government Code and Federally mandated training in accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive-5, as well as other essential training deemed necessary by the Emergency Management Coordinator.
3. 
In the event of the declaration of a state of war emergency, a state of emergency, or a local emergency as those terms are designated in subsection 2-4.2, and less than a quorum of the City Council is available and a City Council meeting is urgently required, the members of the Emergency Standby Council shall be contacted for service. At that meeting, any City Council members who are unavailable for duty at the time of that meeting as defined by Section 8636 of the California Government Code, shall be replaced by a member of the Emergency Standby Council as necessary to reach five members. The order of selection of Emergency Standby Council members shall be determined by Council policy. The appointment of members of the Emergency Standby Council members to fill vacancies created by the unavailability of City Council members at any time during a state of emergency shall be performed by City Council, and additional emergency standby members shall be appointed during the state of emergency as required to maintain a total of five members of the City Council.
4. 
Members of the emergency standby council who are appointed to serve as City Council members shall serve in that position until replaced by a member of the City Council who becomes no longer unavailable such that the addition of emergency standby council members is no longer necessary in order to constitute a quorum, until termination of the state of emergency, or until the election or appointment of a new regular City Council member as provided by law. Persons appointed as Emergency Standby Council members shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council and may be removed and replaced at any time with or without cause.
[Added by Ord. #924, § 2320; amended by Ord. #1547, § 1]
The number of members of the Recreation and Parks Commission shall consist of five members as provided in Section 1011 of the Charter of the City.
[Ord. No. 2197, § 1]
The members of the Recreation and Parks Commission shall receive a stipend of $20 per meeting attended, not to exceed $40 per month.
[Added by Ord. #1302, § 2330; amended by Ord. #1318]
The Council hereby finds and determines as follows:
a. 
The Planning Commission and Council have caused to be prepared, approved and adopted a Comprehensive General Plan for the City in accordance with Chapter I of Title 7 of the Government Code of the State;
b. 
There exists within the City blighted areas as defined in Sections 33031 to 33034 inclusive of the Health and Safety Code of the State;
c. 
There is a need for a Community Redevelopment Agency to function in the City to promote the elimination of blighted areas by sound development and redevelopment;
d. 
It is in the best interests and for the general welfare of the community of Compton to have the rights, powers, duties, privileges, and immunities of the Community Redevelopment Agency exercised in the manner provided in Section 33200 of the Health Safety Code of the State; and
e. 
No members have been appointed to the Community Redevelopment Agency pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 1302 of the Council.
[Added by Ord. #1302, § 2331; amended by Ord. #1318]
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 33200 of the Health and Safety Code of the State, the Council hereby declares itself to be the Community Redevelopment Agency in which all the rights, powers, duties, privileges, and immunities provided by said Health and Safety Code shall be and are vested.
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Editor's Note: Former Section 2-7, Community Development Committee, previously codified herein and containing portions of Ordinance Nos. 1513 and 2051 was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance No. 2128.
[Ord. #2135, § 1]
There is hereby created an Oversight Committee, which shall consist of five members.
[Ord. #2135, § 3]
The first two appointments made shall expire June 30, 2008 and the next three appointments shall expire June 30, 2009. Each member appointed/reappointed thereafter will serve a term of four years. The members of the existing committee shall hold office until their successor(s) have been appointed or until their reappointment.
[Ord. #2135, § 4]
If a vacancy occurs other than by expiration of term, it shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired portion of the term.
[Ord. #2135, § 5]
Any member of the Oversight Committee may be removed by a majority of the City Council at anytime without cause.
[Ord. #2135, § 6]
The Committee shall elect a chair and vice-chair from among the appointed members for a term of one year and, subject to other provisions of the law, may create and fill such other offices as it may determine.
[Ord. #2135, § 8]
The Oversight Committee shall have the following duties.
a. 
To advise the Mayor and Council of the needs and concerns of the City's Boards, Commissions and Committees.
b. 
To attend and monitor all aspects (i.e. attendance, goals, objectives activities) of the City's Boards, Commissions and Committees meetings.
c. 
Make quarterly reports to the Mayor and City Council on the effectiveness of the City's Boards, Commissions and Committees.
d. 
Perform such other duties relative to the Oversight Committee as the Council may from time to time direct.
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Editor's Note: Former Section 2-8, Police Commission, previously codified herein and containing portions of Ordinance No. 1696 was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance No. 2128.
[Ord. No. 2199, § 1]
The Planning Commission shall consist of five members as provided in Section 1007 of the Charter of the City.
[Added by Ord. #1551]
The Council hereby creates the Public Safety Commission which shall consist of seven members to be appointed by the Council. Members shall be appointed for a term of four years. All vacancies occurring during a term shall be filled for the unexpired term. A member shall hold office until his successor has been appointed and has qualified.
[Added by Ord. #1551, § 2357]
The Public Safety Commission shall act as an advisory commission to the Council and perform the following duties:
a. 
Receive and process information received from individuals and/or groups that depicts a concern or problem in the area of public safety;
b. 
Make recommendations to the Council regarding public safety concerns that have been brought to the attention of the Commission;
c. 
Review and recommend to the Council expenditures of all funds pursuant to public safety activities;
d. 
Conduct all business according to Sections 1000 through 1006 of the Charter of the City; and
e. 
Perform such other duties relating to public safety as the Council may direct.
[Added by Ord. #1551, § 2358]
The Public Safety Commission shall meet at least once each month, and each member in attendance shall receive a stipend of $20 per meeting up to a maximum of $40 per month.
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Editor's Note: Former Section 2-10, Cultural Commission, previously codified herein and containing portions of Ordinance Nos. 1403, 1421, 1550, 1589 and 1611 was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance No. 2128.
[Ord. #2130, § 1]
There is hereby created a Beautification Committee, which shall consist of 11 members.
[Ord. #2130, § 2]
It is the purpose of the Committee to encourage Compton property owners and business owners to improve the appearance of their property, and by doing so enhance the overall image of the community. The committee will determine various criteria to provide systematic recognition of and awards to business owners and residents for improvement in the individual and overall aesthetics of the City. The committee will sponsor "Clean Up Week" activities, a program of awards for recognition of homes and businesses with significantly improved appearances, develop beautification programs in conjunction with Municipal Law Enforcement Services (Coded Enforcement Division), Building and Safety Department and the Infrastructure Construction Maintenance Services Department and any other purposes which the City Council may from time to time assign.
[Ord. #2130, § 3]
The members of the Committee must be residents or licensed business owners of the City and shall be appointed by the Council as follows: Each Council member shall appoint two representatives from their respective district and the Mayor shall appoint three from the City at large.
[Ord. #2130, § 4]
The City Manager or his/her designee, the Director of Code Enforcement or his/her designee, the Director of the Building Department or his/her designee, the Director of the Street Department or his/her designee shall each be a nonvoting advisory member to the Committee.
[Ord. #2130, § 5]
The first five appointments made by the Mayor and Council shall expire June 30, 2008 and the next six appointments shall expire June 30, 2009. Each member appointed/reappointed thereafter will serve a term of four years. The members of the existing Committee shall hold office until their successors have been appointed or until their reappointment.
[Ord. #2130, § 6]
If a vacancy occurs other than by expiration of term, it shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired portion of the term.
[Ord. #2130, § 7]
Any member of the Beautification Committee may be removed by a majority of the City Council at any time without cause.
[Ord. #2130, § 8]
The Committee shall elect a Chair and Vice-Chair from among the appointed members for a term of one year and, subject to other provisions of the law, may create and fill such other offices as it may determine.
[Ord. #2130, § 9]
The Committee will schedule regular meetings, at a minimum, on a quarterly basis. The meetings will be held at such location designated by the City Manager.
a. 
For the purpose of conducting meetings and making recommendations pertaining to the Beautification Committee, any six members of the Beautification Committee shall constitute a quorum.
b. 
The Committee shall be an advisory body subject to the provisions of the Brown Act. All meetings of the Committee shall be open and public, and all persons shall be permitted to attend any meeting of the Committee. Agendas shall be prepared prior to each meeting and posted by the staff representative designated by the City Manager.
c. 
The Committee shall keep a record of its proceedings, which shall be public record.
d. 
The Committee shall adopt rules and regulations to govern procedures and to promulgate the semi-annual recognition of property beautification awardees.
[Ord. #2130, § 10]
Special meetings may be called at any time by the chair or six members of the Committee by advance written notice and procedure as provided by law.
[Ord. #2130, § 11]
The members of the Committee shall serve without compensation for their service, unless the City Council by resolution otherwise provides, but may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of an official duty, when such expenditures are first authorized by the City Council.
[Ord. #2130, § 12]
The duties of the Committee shall be to act in an advisory capacity to the Council on matters and means to promote, encourage and recognize efforts and investments to beautify the visual and architectural image of the City and community. Such duties include, but are not limited to, the semi-annual nomination of property owners and/or business owners to the Council for appropriate beautification award recognition.
[Added 1-21-2025 by Ord. No. 2363; amended 12-9-2025 by Ord. No. 2366; 12-9-2025 by Ord. No. 2367]
There is hereby created an Olympics/Tourism Committee, which shall consist of nine members, and the ordinance was amended December 9, 2025, to increase the committee to 11 members.
[Added 1-21-2025 by Ord. No. 2363]
It is the purpose of the committee to be advisors to Compton City Council on the improvements deemed appropriate to make the City of Compton attractive as a destination of interest for the thousands of people who will be visiting our neighboring cities who are hosting events.
[Added 1-21-2025 by Ord. No. 2363; amended 12-9-2025 by Ord. No. 2366; 12-9-2025 by Ord. No. 2367]
The members of the committee must be residents, licensed business owners, or have a vested interest in the City of Compton and shall be appointed by the Council. The Mayor will appoint three representatives and each Council Member will appoint two representatives.
[Added 1-21-2025 by Ord. No. 2363]
The director of the Community Development Department shall appoint a non-voting advisory member to the committee.
[Added 1-21-2025 by Ord. No. 2363]
The Olympics/Tourism Committee will serve a four year term January 2025 - January 2029.
[Added 1-21-2025 by Ord. No. 2363]
If a vacancy occurs it shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired portion of the term.
[Added 1-21-2025 by Ord. No. 2363]
Any member of the Olympics/Tourist Committee may be removed by a majority of the City Council at any time without cause.
[Added 1-21-2025 by Ord. No. 2363; amended 12-9-2025 by Ord. No. 2366; 12-9-2025 by Ord. No. 2367]
The committee will schedule regular meetings, at a monthly basis. The meetings will be held at such location designated by the City Manager.
a. 
For the purpose of conducting meetings and making recommendations pertaining to the Olympics/Tourism Committee, seven members of the Olympics/Tourism Committee shall constitute a quorum.
b. 
The Committee shall be an advisory body subject to the provisions of the Brown Act. All meetings of the Committee shall be open and public, and all persons shall be permitted to attend any meeting of the Committee. Agendas shall be prepared prior to each meeting and posted by the staff representative designated by the City Manager.
c. 
The Committee shall keep a record of its proceedings, which shall be public record.
[Added 1-21-2025 by Ord. No. 2363; amended 12-9-2025 by Ord. No. 2366]
Special meetings may be called at any time by the chair or five members of the Committee by advance written notice and procedure as provided by law.
[Added 1-21-2025 by Ord. No. 2363; amended 12-9-2025 by Ord. No. 2367]
The second ordinance amendment will provide a $50 monthly stipend for each Olympics/Tourism Committee member. The members of the Committee may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of an official duty, when such expenditures are first authorized by the City Council.
[Added 12-9-2025 by Ord. No. 2367]
Fiscal impact for Fiscal Year 2025 - 2026 is $3,300 from GL account 1004-610-000-4107.
Fiscal impact for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 is $6,600 from GL account 1004-610-000-4107.
Fiscal Impact for Fiscal Year 2027 - 2028 is $6,600 from GL account 1004-610-000-4107.
Fiscal Impact for Fiscal Year 2028 - 2029 is $3,300 from GL account 1004-610-000-4107. The Committee will expire January 2029 per Ordinance 2363.
[Added 1-21-2025 by Ord. No. 2363; amended 12-9-2025 by Ord. No. 2366]
The duties of the committee shall be to act in an advisory capacity to the council on the manners and actions deemed appropriate to make the City of Compton an attractive destination for the thousands of people who will be visiting Los Angeles, Carson, and Long Beach who are hosting sporting events during the 2028 Summer Olympics and other special tourist events such as FIFA World Cup in 2026 and NFL Superbowl in 2027.
[Added by Ord. #1543, § 2370]
The Council finds and declares that there is a need for a Parking Authority to function in the City coextensively with the corporate boundaries of the City as they now and from time to time hereafter may exist and further declares that the Parking Authority functions be performed by the Planning Commission.
[Added by Ord. #1490, § 2385]
There is hereby created a commission to be known as the Commission for Women. The Commission shall assist in assuring to all women the opportunity for full and equal participation in the affairs of City government and promote the general welfare of women in the community.
[Added by Ord. #1490, § 2385.1; amended by Ord. #1549; Ord. #2126, § 1]
The Commission for Women shall consist of 15 members appointed by the Mayor and City Council. The members shall serve for a term of four years unless removed by action of 3/5 of the Council.
The Commission shall elect from among its members a president and a vice-president at the beginning of each fiscal year.
The Commission shall meet at least once each month, and each member in attendance shall receive $25 per month. The Commission may create committees to assist in its work; however, no remuneration shall be paid to a Commissioner or committee member in connection with a committee meeting.
[Added by Ord. #1490, § 2385.2; amended by Ord. #1540]
The City Manager shall be responsible for appointing members of the City Hall staff to work with the Commission for Women on an as-needed basis.
[Added by Ord. #1490, § 2386]
The Commission for Women shall have the following powers and duties:
a. 
To advise the Mayor and Council of the needs and problems of the women in the City, with special emphasis given to the women in City government;
b. 
To maintain an active liaison with citizens' groups interested in the problems facing women;
c. 
To find new ways of promoting awareness of the changing life patterns, opportunities, and responsibilities of women today;
d. 
To investigate problems and recommend programs which will provide women in the City a greater opportunity and ability to pursue alternative life styles without discrimination. Such programs may address, but shall not be limited to:
1. 
Discrimination based on marital status which should not be a proper concern for most employers, potential creditors, landlords, etc.;
2. 
Programs to retrain women who wish to pursue new careers;
3. 
Discrimination against women when applying for credit;
4. 
Special problems of safety for women and particularly those who live alone;
5. 
Scarcity of adequate housing, especially for the single or divorced women with children;
6. 
The establishment and expansion of child care services;
7. 
The availability of assistance to mothers raising children alone in dealing with problems of drugs, delinquency, etc.; and
8. 
Special problems of elderly women living alone;
e. 
To suggest to the Mayor and Council methods through which any existing inequities in pay and job opportunities between men and women can be alleviated;
f. 
To perform other studies and surveys on the status of women as may be specifically requested by the Mayor and Council and provide information and advice thereon; and
g. 
To submit an annual report to the Council at the end of each fiscal year.
[Added by Ord. #1490, § 2386.1]
No action may be taken by the Commission for Women which action shall conflict or interfere with any lawful power or duty reposed in the several offices, departments, commissions, and boards of the City by the provisions of the City Charter.
The Commission, in exercising any of its powers involving the personnel of any department bureau, or office of the City, shall first advise the City Manager.
The Commissioners or the Executive Secretary shall have the power to administer oaths and affirmations in any investigation or public hearing before the Commission.
[Added by Ord. #1490, § 2387]
It is hereby declared to be the policy of the City that all offices, departments, and bureaus thereof shall cooperate to the fullest extent with the Commission for Women; provided, however, no such office, department, or bureau shall be required to do anything in this connection which would conflict with the lawful and necessary conduct of its duties as provided by law.
[Added by Ord. 1490, § 2387.1]
The Commission for Women shall, whenever practical, coordinate its program with any other similar agency, Federal, State, or otherwise, so as to avoid the duplication of efforts and assure an effective working relationship between the City and other public or private agencies in this field.
[Added by Ord. #1479, § 2395]
The Urban Community Development Commission is hereby created and shall commence to function in the community at such time on or after August 14, 1975, as the Council shall approve the organizing bylaws of the Commission. After such approval the Commission shall meet and adopt bylaws for its operation. The Commission shall be known as the Urban Community Development Commission and shall not be construed as the same entity as, or the successor to, the Compton Community Development Corporation.
[Added by Ord. #1479, § 2395.2]
The Urban Community Development Commission shall have five members, and the Mayor and Council shall be the members of the Commission. The officers of the Commission shall be elected or appointed in a manner established by Commission resolution. The Commission shall adopt personnel rules and regulations applicable to all its employees. The Commission may agree with the City that the City will administer the Commission personnel system. In the event no Commission rule or regulation covers procedures affecting conflicts of interests, the use of funds, the award of contracts, or personnel hiring or termination, it shall be deemed that the Council has imposed on the Commission the rules, regulations, and procedures which would pertain to performing City functions and that the Commission has adopted such rules, regulations, or procedures.
[Added by Ord. #1479, § 2395.3]
The nature, powers, authority, functions, and jurisdiction of the Urban Community Development Commission shall include:
a. 
All of the nature, power, authority, functions, and jurisdiction of redevelopment agencies, housing authorities, and Federal surplus property authorities granted under the Marks Foran Residential Rehabilitation Act to charter cities;
b. 
Concurrent jurisdiction with the City to exercise City Charter powers to exercise powers in community development and in participation in Federal programs or in State programs of grants in aid; and
c. 
Such further powers, authority, and functions as may be duly delegated to the Commission in the City by Council resolution to the extent that such are not inconsistent with law or with the provisions of subsections 2-13.1 and 2-13.4 through 2-13.6 of this section.
[Added by Ord. #1479, § 2395.4]
The Urban Community Development Commission shall operate under Article X of the City Charter to the extent that the City Carter is not inconsistent with the provisions of the Health and Safety Code of the State or other State laws.
[Added by Ord. #1479, § 2395.5]
Notwithstanding the fact that the Urban Community Development Commission exercises as a government body the powers of a redevelopment agency and a housing authority, both agencies shall remain separate public bodies, corporate and politic, and all formal actions of those bodies shall be in their respective names.
[Added by Ord. #1479, § 2395.6]
The Urban Community Development Commission shall administer all community development programs transferred to it by the Council. Upon the approval of such program transfers by any governmental agencies as are required by law and the acceptance of such programs by the Commission, the Commission shall have the sole and exclusive jurisdiction of the programs transferred.
[Added by Ord. #1496, § 2396; amended by Ord. #1546; Ord. #1729, § 1]
There is hereby created a Federal Grants Advisory Board/OEDP Committee which shall consist of nine members, to be attained through attrition. All members of the Board shall be appointed by the Council.
[Added by Ord. #1546, § 2396.1; Ord. #1729, § 2]
The Federal Advisory Board/OEDP Committee shall act as an advisory body to the Council. The specific duties shall be to:
a. 
Provide a citizen review of all grant proposals in terms of adherence to stated priorities for the City, both short and long range; in-house capabilities for meeting grant funding requirements; compatibility with City policies; and fiscal requirements of programs;
b. 
Make recommendations regarding submitted proposals or applications to the City Manager and Council;
c. 
Review the progress reports of proposals and applications under preparation or redrafting; and
d. 
Review grant status reports;
e. 
Make recommendations to the City Council on an Overall Economic Development Plan;
f. 
Initiate plans designed to create employment opportunities, foster a more diversified economy, and improve local conditions.
[Added by Ord. #1546, § 2396.2; Ord. #1729, § 3; Ord. #2198, § 1]
The members of the Federal Grants Advisory Board/OEDP Committee shall receive a maximum stipend of $150 per month.
[Added by Ord. #1496, § 2397; amended by Ord. #1542]
There is hereby created an Employment and Training Advisory Council which shall consist of seven members who shall be appointed by the City Council and who shall represent the following categories:
a. 
Client community;
b. 
Community-based organizations;
c. 
Employment services;
d. 
Education and training agencies;
e. 
Business;
f. 
Labor; and
g. 
At large.
The members shall serve four-year terms.
[Added by Ord. #1542, § 2397.1]
The Employment and Training Advisory Council shall act as an advisory body to the City Council. The specific duties shall be to:
a. 
Provide a citizen review of all manpower related proposals submitted by or to the City for review in terms of adherence to stated priorities for the City, both short and long range; in-house capabilities for meeting grant funding requirements; compatibility with City policies; and fiscal requirements of programs;
b. 
Make recommendations regarding submitted manpower proposals or applications to the City Manager and City Council;
c. 
Review the progress reports of manpower proposals and applications under preparation of redrafting; and
d. 
Review manpower programs and grant status reports.
[Added by Ord. #1542, § 2397.2]
The members of the Employment and Training Advisory Council shall receive a stipend of $20 per meeting up to a maximum of $40 per month.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Section 2-16, Sister Cities Commission, previously codified herein and containing portions of Ordinance Nos. 1649, 1724 and 1735 was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance No. 2128.
[Ord. #2189, § 1]
There is hereby created a Community Relations Commission which shall consist of nine members representing each major ethnic group and socioeconomic level.
[Ord. #2189, § 1]
It is the purpose of the Community Relations Commission to advise and consult with the City Council and Officers of the City on all matters that involve improving community relations, awareness, mutual understanding, tolerance and respect for all residents of the community. The Commission will also advise on matters relating to the promotion of good will among individuals, civic pride, peace and tranquility.
[Ord. #2189, § 1]
The duties of the Community Relations Commission shall be to:
a. 
Monitor demographic trends of the City in order to ensure that the Commission is representative of the City's population.
b. 
Collaborate with neighborhood, community, educational, business and social service groups and organizations to work towards the Commission's purpose.
c. 
Recommend City-wide, neighborhood and community events, which would include opportunities for heritage and cultural awareness.
d. 
Recommend such educational programs that increase new opportunities, good will awareness, tolerance and respect among members of the community.
e. 
Recommend events, of a holistic-centered approach, to engage residents, employees and community leaders in dialog, education and training relating to diversity issues, conflict resolution, violence and tension suppression.
f. 
Collaborate with local City and County departments to develop a support system for the delivery of programs and services to manage tensions between groups of different cultures, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, age and religion.
g. 
Make recommendations to departments to publish articles in local newspapers, the City's website and television channels in order to promote desired behavior consistent with the Commission's purpose.
h. 
Discourage discriminatory practices against groups and individuals by increasing community awareness and understanding of all racial, religious, ethnic, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability groups within the community.
i. 
Promote civic engagement of all residents of the community by promoting attendance in council meetings, programs and events.
[Ord. #2189, § 1]
The members of the Community Relations Commission shall be either residents or licensed business owners of the City. They shall be appointed by the Council as follows:
a. 
Four Commission members to represent each of the four City Council Districts.
b. 
One Commission member to represent youth (may be a member of the Youth Commission).
c. 
One Commission member to represent businesses (may be a member of the Chamber of Commerce).
d. 
One Commission member to represent Compton Unified School District.
e. 
One Commission member to represent the religious organizations (may be a member of the Religious Commission).
f. 
One Commission member to represent the community organizations or groups concerned with improvement of mutual understanding and respect among all residents.
[Ord. #2189, § 1]
At the first meeting of each fiscal year, the Community Relations Commission shall elect a Chair and a Vice-Chair from among the appointed members for a term of one year. The Commission may also create and fill other offices including sub-committees from among its members as they deem necessary.
[Ord. #2189, § 1]
The City Manager shall assign a staff liaison to the Commission to be responsible for staff liaison duties. These duties shall include:
a. 
Attending all meetings of the Commission.
b. 
Keeping records of meeting agendas and minutes of meetings.
c. 
Submitting records, agendas and minutes to the City Clerk.
d. 
Participate in discussions and make recommendations with reference to any matter coming before the Commission.
The Staff liaison shall be a nonvoting representative of the Commission.
[Ord. #2189, § 1]
The first four appointments made by the City Council shall expire June 30, 2011 and the next five appointments shall expire June 30, 2012. Each member appointed/reappointed thereafter will serve a term of four years. The members of the existing Commission shall hold office until their successors have been appointed or until their reappointment.
[Ord. #2189, § 1]
If a vacancy occurs other than by expiration of term, it shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired portion of the term.
[Ord. #2189, § 1]
Any member of the Community Relations Commission may be removed by a majority of the City Council at any time without cause.
[Ord. #2189, § 1]
The Community Relations Commission will schedule at least one regular meeting per month at such time and date designated in the rules and regulations of the Commission. The meetings will be held at such location designated by the City Manager.
a. 
For the purpose of conducting meetings and making recommendations pertaining to the Commission, any five members of the Community Relations Commission shall constitute a quorum.
b. 
The Commission shall be an advisory body subject to the provisions of the Brown Act. All meetings of the Commission shall be open and public, and any person shall be permitted to attend any meeting of the Community Relations Commission. Agendas shall be prepared prior to each meeting and posted by the staff liaison designated by the City Manager.
c. 
The Commission shall keep a record of its proceedings, which shall be a public record.
d. 
The Commission shall adopt rules and regulations to govern procedures.
[Ord. #2189, § 1]
Special Meetings may be called at any time by the Chair or five members of the Community Relations Commission by advance written notice and procedure as provided by law.
[Ord. #2189, § 1]
The members of the Community Relations Commission shall receive compensation at the rate of $35 for each meeting, not to exceed a total compensation of $70 in any one month.
[Ord. #2189, § 1]
If a member of the Community Relations Commission is absent from three successive regular meetings without being excused by the Commission, or is absent for any reason for more than six regular meetings in any twelve-month period, the office of such member shall be vacated and the member removed. The Commission shall immediately notify the City Council, City Manager and Oversight Committee. Upon such notification, a successor for the remainder of the term of such member shall be appointed by the City Council.
[Ord. #2189, § 1]
The Community Relations Commission shall have no power or authority to bind or obligate the City or any office or department for any money, debt, undertaking or obligation of any kind in excess of the appropriation which the City Council may have made for the purposes of the Commission.
[Added 6-16-2020 by Ord. No. 2322]
For purposes of this section of the Municipal Code, "Law Enforcement" shall mean the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
[Added 6-16-2020 by Ord. No. 2322]
a. 
The duties of the Law Enforcement Review Board shall be to:
1. 
Receive and review citizen complaints of allegations and incidents by the Los Angeles County Sherif's Department occurring within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Compton. The Law Enforcement Review Board will encourage persons with complaints about law enforcement actions of misconduct (or other offense) to file a complaint and will widely publicize the procedures for filing complaints.
2. 
Forward citizen complaints to the Los Angeles County Sheriff' Department and/or the Los Angeles County Civilian Oversight Commission.
3. 
Advocate for policies which promote fair and humane treatment for alleged violators of crime and that will also provide for safety of both citizens and law enforcement officers.
4. 
Discuss issues and formulate recommendations on policy and training improvements that are consistent with community values related to law enforcement policies and practices.
5. 
Prepare a written report about the complaints and recommendations which are to be submitted to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and/or Los Angeles County Civilian Oversight Commission.
b. 
The Law Enforcement Review Board shall not be authorized to:
1. 
Conduct its own investigation of complaints against law enforcement personnel.
2. 
Interfere with the performance of the powers and duties of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
3. 
Decide policies, direct activities or impose discipline on Los Angeles County departments, officers and employees.
[Added 6-16-2020 by Ord. No. 2322]
The members of the Law Enforcement Review Board shall be either residents of or licensed business owners in the City. With the advice of the City Attorney, each Council member shall appoint two members to the Committee and the Mayor shall appoint three members to the Committee (each such appointee, individually, a "Council Appointee" and collectively, "Council Appointees"). The Board shall invite to each meeting the groups familiar with the issues involved in building and maintaining trust between the City, County and the community, including but not limited to representatives from the City, County, Civilian Oversight Board, faith-based groups, youth groups, advocacy groups, residents of the City and, to the extent practicable, formerly incarcerated members of the community.
[Added 6-16-2020 by Ord. No. 2322]
The Law Enforcement Review Board shall elect a Chair and a Vice-Chair in accordance with the City Charter, Section 1004.
[Added 6-16-2020 by Ord. No. 2322]
a. 
The City Manager shall assign a staff liaison to the Board to be responsible for staff liaison duties. These duties shall include:
1. 
Attending all meetings of the Law Enforcement Review Board.
2. 
Prepare meeting agendas and maintain records of meeting agendas and minutes.
3. 
Submitting records, agendas and minutes to the City Clerk.
4. 
Participate in discussions and make recommendations with reference to any matter coming before the Law Enforcement Review Board.
b. 
The Staff liaison shall be a non-voting representative of the Board.
[Added 6-16-2020 by Ord. No. 2322]
Pursuant to the City Charter, Section 1002, each Council Appointee appointed thereafter shall serve for a term of four years and until their respective successors are appointed and qualified.
[Added 6-16-2020 by Ord. No. 2322]
If a vacancy occurs other than by expiration of term, it shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired portion of the term.
[Added 6-16-2020 by Ord. No. 2322]
Any Council Appointee of the Law Enforcement Review Board may be removed by four votes pursuant to Section 1002 of the Charter.
[Added 6-16-2020 by Ord. No. 2322]
The Law Enforcement Review Board will schedule regular meetings, at a minimum, on a quarterly basis. The meetings will be held at such location designated by the City Manager.
a. 
For the purpose of conducting meetings and making recommendations pertaining to the Board, any six Council Appointees of the Law Enforcement Board shall constitute a quorum.
b. 
The Board and its members shall be governed by the Ralph M. Brown Act ("Brown Act"), applicable City laws, rules and polices (including, without limitation, with respect to conflicts of interest) and all other applicable laws. Unless excepted by provision of the Brown Act, all meetings of the Board shall be open and public, and any person shall be permitted to attend any meeting of the Law Enforcement Review Board. Agendas shall be prepared prior to each meeting and posted by the staff liaison designated by the City Manager.
c. 
The Board shall keep a record of its proceedings, which shall be a public record.
d. 
The Board may adopt rules and regulations to govern procedures.
[Added 6-16-2020 by Ord. No. 2322]
Special Meetings may be called at any time by the Chair or six Council Appointees of the Law Enforcement Review Board by advance written notice and procedure as provided by law.
[Added 6-16-2020 by Ord. No. 2322]
Council Appointees of the Law Enforcement Review Board shall receive compensation at the rate of $50 for each meeting attended, not to exceed a total compensation of $100 in any one quarter. Funds in an amount not to exceed $4,400 for payments in future fiscal years shall be funded in the fiscal year budget of the City Attorney's Office.
[Added 6-16-2020 by Ord. No. 2322]
If a Council Appointee is absent from regular meetings without being excused by the Board, the Board shall act in accordance with City Charter, Section 1005.
[Added 6-16-2020 by Ord. No. 2322]
The Law Enforcement Review Board shall have no power or authority to bind or obligate the City or any office or department for any money, debt, undertaking or obligation of any kind in excess of the appropriation which the City Council may have made for the purposes of the Board.
[Added by Ord. #1663, § 2398; Ord. #1692, § 1; Ord. #1724, § 1; Ord. #1841, § 1; Ord. #1860, § 1]
There is hereby created a Block Club Commission which shall consist of nine members. Such members shall be appointed by the Council as follows: Four with equal representation from each councilmanic district; and five at large. Each will serve a term of four years. The Commission shall meet at least once each month and each member in attendance shall receive $20 per month stipend.
[Added by Ord. #1663, § 2398; Ord. #1692, § 1]
The Block Club Commission shall act as an advisory body.
The specific duties shall be, but not limited to:
a. 
Receive and process information received from individuals and/or groups that depict a concern or problem in the area of Block Clubs.
b. 
Organize, coordinate and oversee new Block Clubs.
c. 
Make recommendations to the Council regarding Block Clubs that have been brought to the attention of the Commission.
d. 
The duly elected Chairman of the Commission (pursuant to Section 1004 of the City Charter) shall have the authority and be required to designate members of the Commission to attend Block Club meetings. It is the responsibility of the Chairman to keep the Council informed of Block Club meetings and activities.
e. 
Perform such other duties relative to Block Clubs as the Council may from time to time direct.
[Ord. #1735, § 1]
The City Attorney's Office is hereby designated as a general and specialized law enforcement agency under the general direction and control of the City Attorney with all rights, privileges and certifications of any and all law enforcement agencies as authorized by Federal, State and local laws.
[Ord. #1735, § 3]
Pursuant to Section 13522 of said Chapter 1, the City, while receiving aid from the State pursuant to said Chapter 1, will adhere to the standards for recruitment and training established by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
[Ord. #1735, § 4]
The City Attorney is hereby granted appointative powers to appoint police officers, public safety officers and other appropriate peace officers as prescribed in Section 830 et seq. of the penal code subject to the consent of the City Council which may be granted or ratified by resolution.
[Ord. #1735, § 5]
The primary duties of the Agency and its appointee(s) will consist of managing and conducting law enforcement activities in the prevention, detection and investigation of crime, including the enforcement of laws.
[Ord. #1735, § 6]
The City Attorney's Office shall have access to and use any and all equipment, facilities and records necessary and proper to effectuate appointments, and for the Agency and appointee(s) to carry out the designated duties.
[Ord. #2150, § 1]
There is hereby created the Compton Youth Leadership Council of the City of Compton.
[1]
Editor's Note: Prior ordinance history includes portions of Ordinance Nos. 1856, 1885, 1932, 2032 and 2127.
[Ord. #2150, § 1; Ord. #2284]
Each City Council member shall appoint one member to the Compton Youth Leadership Council (CYLC). The CYLC shall consist of five members, ages 16 through 21. The chairperson shall be appointed by the Mayor of the City Council.
[Ord. #2150, § 1; Ord. #2226; Ord. #2284 § 2]
All members of the CYLC shall be residents of the City of Compton and all Council membership shall be currently enrolled in a high school, trade school, college, or university. Any member of the CYLC shall be deemed to have resigned and their membership on the CYLC automatically vacated in the event said member ceases to be a resident of the City of Compton.
[Ord. #2150, § 1]
The Chairperson of the CYLC shall forthwith notify the City Council when any member is absent without having been excused for three consecutive regular meetings of the Council.
[Ord. #2150, § 1]
A vacancy in the membership of the Council, other than one created by the expiration of a term, shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired portion of the term by the City Council.
[Ord. #2150, § 1]
To acknowledge their community service, members of the CYLC shall receive $50 per meeting, not to exceed two meetings per month.
[Ord. #2150, § 1]
The Council shall select from its members a vice-chairperson to serve in the chairperson's absence.
[Ord. #2150, § 1]
The Council shall hold no more than two regular meetings per month, the meeting shall be held in the City Council Chambers, unless the City Council shall provide for another place of meeting. The day and time shall be the 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.
[Ord. #2150, § 1]
It shall be the goal(s) of the Council to:
a. 
Provide youth with the opportunity to make recommendations relative to policies that affect their lives;
b. 
Expose and educate youth relative to the nature and scope of city government;
c. 
Provide a forum for the exchange of positive ideas and information among youth;
d. 
Conduct workshops and symposiums on important issues facing youth.
[Ord. #2150, § 1]
The Council will work toward the following objectives:
a. 
Propose, develop, and recommend programs and plans intended to promote the full acceptance of youth in all aspects of community life without regard to race, religion, or natural origin; provided however, that all such programs and plans shall be subject to the approval of the City Council;
b. 
To cooperate with and assist those community agencies engaged in fostering mutual understanding and respect for youth;
c. 
To cooperate with City departments, agencies and commissions in identifying and ameliorating youth problems with which they may be concerned; provided, however, that nothing herein shall be construed as authorizing the Council to act as a hearing agency or tribunal in a personal matter;
d. 
To recommend to the City Council and various City departments and agencies changes in procedures, policies and/or legislation for the purpose of improving youths' input in the community.
e. 
To build a working relationship with the Compton Unified School District and other local education agencies.
[Added 12-17-2024 by Ord. No. 2362]
[1]
Editor's Note: Prior Section 2-21, Gaming Commission containing portions of Ordinance Nos. 1905A, 1912, 1963 and 1964 was deleted by Ordinance No. 2262. See Section 9-23, Bingo Games for Charitable Purposes.
[Added 12-17-2024 by Ord. No. 2362]
The Commission is tasked with supporting the City's arts and cultural vision by fostering an environment that encourages artistic expression, accessibility, and community engagement.
a. 
The Compton Arts Commission shall have the following purposes and duties:
1. 
Advisory Role. Provide advice and recommendations to the City Council on matters related to the arts, culture, and public art policies.
2. 
Policy Development. Develop and propose arts policies that advance the City's cultural and creative economy, with a focus on diversity, inclusiveness, and artistic innovation.
3. 
Community Engagement. Encourage community participation and partnerships with artists, cultural organizations, businesses, and residents to expand cultural opportunities within the City.
4. 
Public Art. Support and promote the creation, preservation, and maintenance of public art projects that reflect the identity and heritage of Compton.
5. 
Funding Opportunities. Identify and recommend funding sources for arts initiatives, including grants, public-private partnerships, and sponsorships.
[Added 12-17-2024 by Ord. No. 2362]
The Commission shall be composed of seven members appointed by the City Council, reflecting a diverse array of backgrounds, experiences, and expertise in the arts, culture, and public service. The Commission shall hold regular monthly meetings to fulfill its duties effectively.
[Added 12-17-2024 by Ord. No. 2362]
Terms of office for the Commission shall be three years. At the completion of any term, a commission member may be reappointed.
[Added 12-17-2024 by Ord. No. 2362]
The Commission shall meet regularly on once a month at a time determined by the Commission, at the Douglas Dollarhide Community Center, 301 North Tamarind Avenue, Compton, CA.
[Added 12-17-2024 by Ord. No. 2362]
The Commission stipend shall be determined by the City Council.
[Added 12-17-2024 by Ord. No. 2362]
The City Manager shall appoint a staff liaison to the Commission to provide necessary assistance.
[Added 12-17-2024 by Ord. No. 2362]
The role of the Commission shall be advisory in nature, with legislative authority remaining with the City Council. The Commission shall consider various items within its jurisdiction, including items suggested by the City Council and City Manager, and make recommendations. The Commission shall work with and through the assigned staff liaison.
[Added 12-17-2024 by Ord. No. 2362]
a. 
The Compton Arts Commission shall submit a comprehensive written plan to the City Council within six months of the date of adoption of this section. The plan shall include, but is not limited to:
1. 
Goals and Objectives. Short-term and long-term goals aligned with the City's vision for arts and culture.
2. 
Key Initiatives. Proposed initiatives, programs, and activities that the Commission intends to pursue.
3. 
Budget Requirements. Initial budget projections for proposed projects and funding strategies.
4. 
Evaluation Metrics. Standards for assessing the impact and success of the Commission's activities.
5. 
Timeline for Implementation. A timeline for implementing proposed projects and achieving the Commission's goals.
b. 
The Commission shall submit an annual report to the City Council, thereafter, summarizing its activities, accomplishments, and challenges.
[Ord. #1936, § 1]
The Commission on Aging shall act as an advisory Commission to the Council and perform the following duties:
a. 
Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to community needs for the elderly.
b. 
Exercise its influence with other agencies, groups and system in the service area to insure provision of adequate programs for the elderly.
c. 
Attend at least three special events during the year.
d. 
Make recommendations and assist in the planning, organizing and implementation of at least two programs during the year.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Section 2-21B, Citizens Commission, previously codified herein and containing portions of Ordinance No. 2028 was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance No. 2128.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Section 2-21C, Mayor's Citizens Commission, previously codified herein and containing portions of Ordinance No. 2029 was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance No. 2128.
[Ord. #2212]
The Personnel Board shall consist of five members as provided in Section 1009 of the Charter of the City.
[Ord. #2212; Ord. #2288]
Pursuant to Section 1005 of the Charter of the City, the compensation of each member of the Personnel Board shall be as follows:
a. 
The members of the Personnel Board shall receive a stipend of $150 per month.
b. 
The members of the Personnel Board shall receive an additional stipend of $100 per meeting attended to conduct appeal hearings of employees relative to suspension, demotions or dismissals and to conduct review hearings relative to employee grievances filed pursuant to Rule 10 of the Compton Personnel Rules and Regulations, or any amendments thereto not-to-exceed $300 per month.
[Ord. #2212]
a. 
The Personnel Board shall meet regularly on the 3rd Thursday of each month.
b. 
Special meetings shall be held on the call of the Chairperson or any three members of the Board.
c. 
All meetings shall comply with State laws governing open and public meeting.