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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AMENDING SECTION 2-10 OF THE COMPTON MUNICIPAL CODE AND CREATING A “OLYMPICS/TOURIST COMMITTEE” - (First Reading)
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December 24, 2024
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AMENDING SECTION 2-10 OF THE COMPTON MUNICIPAL CODE
AND CREATING AN “OLYMPICS/TOURIST COMMITTEE”
SUMMARY
The City Council will consider adopting an Ordinance that will amend Section 2-10 of the Compton Municipal Code and create an “Olympics/Tourist Committee”.
BACKGROUND
The City Charter allows for the establishment of commissions, boards, and committees (“Commissions”) by ordinance. The City Council acknowledges the importance of the City of Compton being prepared to draw visitors to the City of Compton during the “2028 Olympics and other special tourist events.
The goal of drawing visitors to the City during this historical sporting event would allow visitors from all over the world who have only heard negative things about “Compton” through gangster rap and the media to learn firsthand that there are a lot of positive things that happen in “Compton” and that come out of “Compton”.
This will allow the City of Compton to accentuate the positive and diminish the negative reputation that people think of when they hear the name “Compton”. The committee through input from the community, local stakeholders and City Council will be able to highlight and showcase all of the positive things about “Compton”.
There is a need to create a committee that will propose improvements, present ideas, suggestions and recommendations to the Compton City Council on ways to attract visitors to the City of Compton while they are attending events in neighboring cities.
The newly formed advisory board would consist of five (5) members and be known as the “Olympics/Tourist Committee” and a staff person from the Community Development Department would serve as staff liaison to the new advisory board.
Staff Report – Ordinance Amending Section 2-10
Of Compton Municipal Code Creating a
“Olympics/Tourist Committee’
December 24, 2024, Page 2 of 2
STATEMENT OF ISSUE
As the 2028 Olympics and other special tourist events approach, it is important for our City to proactively address the numerous challenges and opportunities presented by this global event.
However, without careful strategizing, planning and coordination, we risk missing out on this great opportunity for others to come to our beautiful City to learn about our history and experience all of the positive aspects our community has to offer.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City Council will determine if stipends will be issued to the members of the “Olympics/Tourist Committee” appointees.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Council adopt the Ordinance establishing “Olympics/Tourist Committee”.
WILLIE P. HOPKINS JR.
CITY MANAGER
ORDINANCE NO. _____________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AMENDING SECTION 2-10 OF THE COMPTON MUNCIPAL CODE AND
CREATING AN OLYMPICS/TOURIST COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the City Charter allows for the establishment of commissions, boards, and committees (“Commissions”) by ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council acknowledges the importance of the City of Compton being prepared to draw visitors to the City of Compton during the 2028 Summer Olympic Games and other special tourist events; and
WHEREAS, the goal of drawing visitors to the City during these historical special events would bring visitors from all over the world to the City who have only heard negative views of the City; and
WHEREAS, the newly formed advisory board would be known as the “Olympics/Tourist Committee”; and
WHEREAS, a staff person from the Community Development Department would serve as staff liaison to the new advisory board.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 2-10 Created - There is hereby created an Olympics/Tourist Committee, which shall consist of five (5) members;
Section 2. Section 2-10.1 Purpose – 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.
Section 3. Section 2-10.2 Appointments of Members – 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 and each Council Member will appoint a representative.
Section 4. Section 2-10.3 Advisory Member – The director of the Community Development Department shall appoint a non-voting advisory member to the committee.
Section 5. Section 2-10.4 Term of Office – The Olympics/Tourist Committee will serve a four (4) year term January 2025 - January 2029.
Section 6. Section 2-10.5 Vacancies – if a vacancy occurs it shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired portion of the term.
Section 7. Section2-10.6 Removal of Members – Any member of the Olympics/Tourist Committee may be removed by a majority of the City Council at any time without cause.
Section 8. Section 2-10.7 Election of Officers – The committee shall elect a chair, vice-chair and recording secretary from among the appointed members.
ORDIANCE NO. ________________
PAGE: 2
Section 9. Section 2-10.8 Regular meetings – 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/Tourist Committee, any three (3) members of the Olympics/Tourist 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.
Section 10. Section 2-10.9 Special meetings – Special meetings may be called at any time by the chair or three (3) members of the committee by advance written notice and procedure as provided by law.
Section 11. Section 2-10.10 Compensation – 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.
Section 12. Section 2-10.11 Duties of committee - 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.
ADOPTED this ______ day of ____________, 2024.
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MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF COMPTON
I, Vernell McDaniel, City Clerk of the City of Compton, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was adopted by the City Council of the City of Compton, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk at a regular meeting thereof held on the __________ day of ____________________, 2024.
ORDIANCE NO. ________________
PAGE: 3
That said Ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS-
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS-
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS-
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS-
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON