Paramount public meetings in 2025

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on prohibiting short-term rentals and changing the zoning of 15529 Colorado Avenue. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure contracts and a new registry for vacant and abandoned properties.

• Contract award to Gentry Brothers, Inc. for Alley Improvements 2026 in the amount of $359,875
• Ordinance 1209 to establish a registry and maintenance standards for vacant, foreclosed, and abandoned properties
• Agreement with End Point Wireless for security cameras at City Hall, the Pond, and Paramount and Progress Park lots for $78,363.54
• Public hearing on Ordinance 1211 to prohibit short-term rentals
• Public hearing on Ordinance 1210 to change zoning at 15529 Colorado Avenue from R-M to PD-PS

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding a vacant property registry and the adoption of 2025 California building codes. The body is also deciding on several contracts, including a new City Engineer agreement and a playground shade sail installation.

• Ordinance 1209: Establishing a registry and maintenance standards for vacant, foreclosed, and abandoned properties
• Ordinance 1208: Adopting 2025 editions of California building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes
• Agreement with PlayCore Wisconsin Inc. for Dills Park Playground Shade Sail in the amount of $122,154.45
• Carryover of $35,514,916 in unspent Capital Improvement Project budget appropriations from FY 2024-25 to FY 2025-26
• Contract with Kingdom Causes Bellflower for nonprofit operating assistance in the amount of $54,367

The City Council voted to remove the pilot traffic circle at Madison Street and Orizaba Avenue. It also approved carrying over $35,514,916 of unspent capital improvement funds to the 2025‑26 fiscal year. Several contracts and resolutions were adopted, including a $54,367 nonprofit assistance contract and a $122,154.45 playground shade‑sail agreement.

• Removed Madison‑Orizaba traffic circle (3-0)
• Approved carryover of $35,514,916 unspent CIP budget to FY 2025‑26 (4-0)
• Approved $54,367 contract with Kingdom Causes Bellflower (4-0)
• Approved $122,154.45 agreement with PlayCore Wisconsin for Dills Park shade sail (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25:039 adding Accounting Manager position (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25:040 supporting Lower LA River Para Todos Campaign (4-0)
• Approved revised traffic control plan for holiday tree lighting event (4-0)
• Approved amendment to Ordinance 1209 to require Letter of Agency for trespasser removal, placed on Dec 16 agenda (4-0)

City Council Workshop

The City Council will meet for an adjourned session to discuss a specific presentation. The primary focus of the meeting is the city's crisis communication plan and the role of the City Council within that plan.

• Presentation overview of Crisis Communication Plan and role of City Council

The council moved and approved a motion to excuse Councilmember Annette C. Delgadillo’s absence. The motion passed with three ayes (Councilmember Cuellar Stallings, Vice Mayor Olmos, Mayor Lemons) and no noes. No other decisions were made; the meeting included a presentation on the city’s crisis communication plan and then adjourned.

• Excused Councilmember Annette C. Delgadillo’s absence (motion passed, ayes: Cuellar Stallings, Olmos, Lemons; noes: none)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a zoning change to allow a 154,550 square foot self-storage facility. The body is also reviewing updates to waste facility ordinances, public space design standards, and building codes.

• Proposed zoning change for a 154,550 square foot self-storage facility at 7342 Petterson Lane
• Contract not to exceed $60,500 with Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates for community surveys
• Ordinance 1207 to amend municipal code regarding organic and solid waste facilities citywide
• Resolution 25:036 to add a new Building and Housing Manager position to the salary schedule
• Introduction of Ordinance 1208 to adopt 2025 California building and fire codes

The council adopted Ordinance No. 1206, changing the zoning of 7342 Petterson Lane from Heavy Manufacturing (M‑2) to Planned Development (PD‑PS) to allow a 154,550‑sq‑ft self‑storage project and exempted it from CEQA. It also approved several other items, including a consent calendar, a covenant agreement, waste‑management code amendments, a new Building and Housing Manager position, public‑spaces design standards, and a community‑survey agreement with FM3.

• Consent Calendar items 3‑8 approved (5‑0 vote)
• Covenant and Lot‑Tie Agreement for Hay Tree parcel approved
• Ordinance No. 1206 adopted – zoning change for self‑storage facility
• Ordinance No. 1207 adopted – waste‑facility code amendment
• Approved $60,500 reallocation and FM3 survey agreement (up to $60,500)
• Resolution 25:036 adopted – created Building and Housing Manager position
• Resolution 25:037 adopted – public spaces design standards (5‑0 vote)
• Ordinance No. 1208 introduced – public hearing set for Nov 18 2025

City Council Meeting

The Paramount City Council will review several routine items, including approval of September meeting minutes and the September Register of Demands. Council members will adopt Ordinance 1205 on curb markings and time‑restricted green curbs, and consider funding and contracts for the Paramount Park Community Center expansion, a Civic Center fountain audio system, and a new monument sign on Garfield Avenue. A public hearing will be held on Ordinance 1206, which proposes a zoning change to allow a 154,550‑sq‑ft self‑storage facility at 7342 Peterson Lane. Another public hearing will address Ordinance 1207, amending waste‑management regulations.

• Ordinance 1205 – adds curb‑marking rules and designates time‑restricted green curbs
• Amendment No. 4 with Willdan Engineering – appropriates $51,620 for Paramount Park Community Center expansion (Project No. 9464)
• Purchase of audio speaker system – $15,337.62 for Civic Center Fountain upgrade (Project No. 9276)
• Replacement monument sign on Garfield Avenue – $42,100 from General Fund
• Public hearing for Ordinance 1206 – zoning change to PD‑PS for a 154,550‑sq‑ft self‑storage facility at 7342 Peterson Lane

The City Council approved the consent calendar items, including funding for the Paramount Park Community Center expansion, a Civic Center fountain audio system, and a replacement monument sign on Garfield Avenue. It also moved Ordinance 1206, a zoning map change for a 154,550‑sq‑ft self‑storage facility at 7342 Petterson Lane, to the October 28 agenda pending resolution of design concerns. Additionally, Ordinance 1207 amending waste‑facility zoning text was placed on the October 28 agenda.

• Approved Consent Calendar Items 5‑10 (unanimous) covering several project approvals
• Appropriated $51,620 for Paramount Park Community Center Expansion (Item 8)
• Authorized $15,337.62 purchase of audio speaker system for Civic Center Fountain (Item 9)
• Appropriated $42,100 for replacement monument sign on Garfield Avenue (Item 10)
• Moved Ordinance 1206 (zoning change for self‑storage facility) to Oct 28 agenda (unanimous)
• Moved Ordinance 1207 (waste‑facility zoning amendment) to Oct 28 agenda (unanimous)

City Council Study Session

The council will receive and file a report on short‑term rentals, directing staff to develop an ordinance. It will also review a report on revenue enhancement measures, provide policy direction, and identify a preferred course of action. No other decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Receive and file report on short‑term rentals; direct staff to draft an ordinance
• Review revenue enhancement measures report; set policy direction and choose next steps

The council concurred that staff should draft an ordinance that would strictly prohibit short‑term rentals in Paramount. The council also directed staff to further explore the feasibility of placing a 1/4 cent sales tax increase and a new parcel tax on the June and November 2026 ballots. No votes were recorded for these actions.

• Directed staff to draft ordinance prohibiting short‑term rentals (council concurrence)
• Directed staff to explore feasibility of a 1/4 cent sales tax increase for 2026 ballot (council concurrence)
• Directed staff to explore feasibility of a new parcel tax for 2026 ballot (council concurrence)

City Council Meeting

The Paramount City Council will consider a series of ordinances, resolutions, and contracts, including a zoning amendment for 17 new single‑family homes on Paramount Boulevard and a policy for complimentary tickets. The agenda also includes approval of a $919,000 contract for arterial street resurfacing, a $297,669 funding allocation from Metro for the West Santa Ana Branch Phase II project, and a $142 claim for parking citation damages. Additional items cover traffic‑calming reports, a public‑art advisory appointment, and a declaration of Clean Air Day.

• Ordinance 1204: change zoning to allow 17 single‑family units at 16635‑16683 Paramount Blvd
• Award contract to Onyx Paving Company for arterial street resurfacing (City Project No. 9530) – $919,000
• Approve $297,669 Metro Prop C funding for West Santa Ana Branch Phase II (STP‑L) project
• Approve claim for $142 damages submitted by Ronald Dolsky for invalid parking citations
• Adopt Resolution 25:032 establishing a complimentary tickets or passes policy

The council approved a series of items on the consent calendar, including a zoning change that permits 17 new single‑family homes on Paramount Boulevard. It adopted Ordinance 1205 on curb markings and placed it on the October 14 agenda. The council also approved a $919,000 contract with Onyx Paving for arterial street resurfacing and appropriated $297,669 of Metro funding for the West Santa Ana Branch Phase II project.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 3‑12 (including zoning change, ticket policy, etc.) – unanimous vote
• Adopted Ordinance 1204 changing the Official Zoning Map to allow 17 single‑family units at 16635, 16675, and 16683 Paramount Blvd – unanimous vote
• Approved $919,000 contract for Arterial Street Resurfacing 2025 (City Project No. 9530) to Onyx Paving Company – unanimous vote
• Approved $297,669 appropriation for Metro Prop C funding for West Santa Ana Branch Phase II – unanimous vote
• Approved Amendment No. 3 to the Adopt‑A‑Highway agreement – unanimous vote
• Adopted Resolution 25:032 establishing a complimentary tickets or passes policy – unanimous vote
• Adopted Resolution 25:034 relocating a disabled parking space from 13415 to 13425 Downey Ave – unanimous vote
• Adopted Ordinance 1205 adding curb‑marking regulations, amending it to require Council review of red curb requests, and placed it on the Oct 14, 2025 agenda – unanimous vote

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a General Plan amendment and zone change to allow 17 single-family homes at 16635, 16675, and 16683 Paramount Boulevard. The body will also approve budget appropriations for the Southeast Gateway Line project and a disabled parking space on El Camino Avenue.

• Approve $240,763 for Southeast Gateway Line project
• Install disabled parking space at 6657 San Carlos Street
• Consider General Plan amendment and zone change for 17 homes
• Approve August 2025 Register of Demands
• Approve minutes from August 12 and 26, 2025

The Paramount City Council approved an increase of $240,763 to the FY 2025‑26 budget for the Southeast Gateway Line project and adopted a zoning amendment to allow 17 single‑family homes on Paramount Boulevard. The council also approved a disabled parking space at 6657 San Carlos Street and excused a councilmember’s absence.

• Approved Consent Calendar Items 4, 5, and 6 (including August minutes, Register of Demands, and $240,763 Southeast Gateway Line appropriation) – AYES: Aguayo, Delgadillo, Olmos, Lemons; NOES: none; ABSENT: Cuellar Stallings
• Approved $240,763 appropriation for Southeast Gateway Line staff and consulting services – AYES: Aguayo, Delgadillo, Olmos, Lemons; NOES: none; ABSENT: Cuellar Stallings
• Adopted Resolution 25:031 to install a disabled parking space at 6657 San Carlos Street – AYES: Aguayo, Delgadillo, Olmos, Lemons; NOES: none; ABSENT: Cuellar Stallings
• Adopted Resolution 25:030 approving General Plan Amendment No. 25‑2 for Gold Key Development – AYES: Aguayo, Delgadillo, Olmos, Lemons; NOES: none; ABSENT: Cuellar Stallings
• Adopted Ordinance 1204 amending the zoning map to permit 17 single‑family units at 16635, 16675, and 16683 Paramount Blvd – AYES: Aguayo, Delgadillo, Olmos, Lemons; NOES: none; ABSENT: Cuellar Stallings
• Closed public hearing on Resolution 25:030 and Ordinance 1204 – AYES: Aguayo, Delgadillo, Olmos, Lemons; NOES: none; ABSENT: Cuellar Stallings
• Directed staff to schedule a workshop on short‑term rentals – consensus (no formal vote recorded)
• Excused Councilmember Cuellar Stallings’ absence – AYES: Delgadillo, Olmos, Lemons; NOES: none; ABSENT: Aguayo, Cuellar Stallings

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss the purchase and sale agreement for the Hay Tree Property and an access easement for Paramount General Hospital. The body is also considering funding for public art repairs and engineering services for a bikeway trail.

• Purchase and sale agreement for Hay Tree Property (APNS 7102 -027-019 & 020)
• Additional $28,305 from Art Fund for statue repairs at Paramount Pond and City Hall Memorial Plaza (total not to exceed $105,195)
• Amendment No. 3 with Psomas for West Santa Ana Branch (WSAB) bikeway trail design services not to exceed $212,460
• Encroachment agreement with Chevron Pipeline for the West Santa Ana Branch (WSAB) bikeway trail
• Oral reports on the 2025 Paramount Homeless Census and the new AquaHawk water system

The council approved settlement agreements with eight opioid manufacturers and a separate settlement with Purdue Pharma in a closed‑session vote. It also approved the encroachment agreement with Chevron Pipeline for the West Santa Ana Branch bikeway trail. The council added $28,305 from the Art Fund for statue repairs, approved an amendment for up to $212,460 for engineering design services, and approved the purchase of the Hay Tree Property and related easement.

• Authorized execution of settlement agreements with eight opioid manufacturers (closed session)
• Authorized execution of settlement agreement with Purdue Pharma (closed session)
• Approved encroachment agreement with Chevron Pipeline for WSAB bikeway trail
• Appropriated additional $28,305 from the Art Fund for statue repairs (total not to exceed $105,195)
• Approved Amendment No. 3 with Psomas for up to $212,460 for engineering design services
• Approved purchase and sale agreement for Hay Tree Property and easement to Paramount General Hospital

City Council Meeting

The Paramount City Council will consider a series of approvals, including routine consent items, a zoning ordinance amendment, and several contract amendments. The most significant item is a budget adjustment and agreements to fund Phase 1 of a citywide security camera replacement project, totaling $533,470. Additional items include a $29,051 amendment for a crisis communications plan and a $119,500 allocation for the West Santa Ana Branch Bikeway Phase II.

• Ordinance 1203: amend zoning code to regulate garage, estate, and yard sales in residential zones
• Amendment to Tripepi Smith contract for crisis communications plan, up to $29,051
• License agreement for West Santa Ana Branch Bikeway Phase II, appropriate $119,500 from Measure M
• Security system upgrade: $533,470 budget adjustment, $463,114 agreement with End Point Wireless, plus related amendments
• Affordable housing loan and regulatory agreement for 17 units on Paramount Boulevard, budget increase to $2,075,000

Paramount Public Financing Authority

The Paramount Public Financing Authority will meet to discuss the issuance and sale of revenue bonds. The board is considering a resolution to approve a preliminary official statement for these transportation-related bonds.

• Resolution PPFA-004-25: Approval of preliminary official statement for Local Measure M Transportation Sales Tax Revenue Bonds
• Approval of June 10, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council Meeting

The Paramount City Council meeting on July 8, 2025 will consider a range of items including routine consent‑calendar approvals and several contract and ordinance actions. Major actions include approving a design and construction‑management agreement with Willdan Engineering for citywide median landscape improvements up to $2,259,480, and authorizing a $174,000 Home‑ARP program subrecipient contract with Family Promise of Los Angeles. The council will also adopt Ordinance 1202 granting a franchise to Air Products Manufacturing, LLC, approve public‑safety agreements totaling $457,588.57, and consider a public hearing on a limited‑time parking zone on Orizaba Avenue.

• Approve $2,259,480 design and construction‑management services agreement with Willdan Engineering for median landscape improvements
• Approve $174,000 Home‑ARP program subrecipient contract with Family Promise of Los Angeles
• Approve up to $76,890 for repair, recasting and reinstallation of bronze art statues at Paramount Pond and City Hall Memorial Plaza
• Approve public‑safety agreements: ACMS $406,588.57 per year and Care Solace $51,000 per year
• Approve use of $188,950 COPS grant funds for additional patrols and services

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider approving contracts for holiday lighting, public safety agreements, and street resurfacing, as well as a resolution regarding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

• Resolution 25:025 amending the Personnel Manual
• Resolution 25:026 amending the Teamsters Local 911 agreement
• Resolution 25:027 condemning ICE presence
• Contract for Downtown Holiday Lighting and Decorations ($469,933.01)
• Neighborhood Streets Resurfacing 2025 project ($1,697,638)

The council approved several contracts and agreements, including a $134,936 purchase of network hardware, a $469,933.01 holiday lighting contract, and a $1,697,638 street‑resurfacing contract. It also adopted resolutions updating the personnel manual, denying a claim from Mehta Mechanical, and approving annual public‑safety service agreements totaling $946,606. Additionally, the council adopted a resolution condemning ICE. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $134,936 network hardware purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $469,933.01 Downtown Holiday Lighting contract (unanimous)
• Approved $1,697,638 Neighborhood Street Resurfacing contract (unanimous)
• Approved annual public safety agreements totaling $946,606 per year (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25:025 amending the Personnel Manual (unanimous)
• Denied Mehta Mechanical claim for damages (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25:027 condemning ICE (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to Measure R Funding Agreement for Alondra Blvd improvements (unanimous)

Special City Council Meeting (Closed Session)

The Paramount City Council will meet in closed session to discuss a possible initiation of litigation. The discussion will focus on one case under Government Code Section 54956.9, paragraph (4) of subdivision (d). No other agenda items are listed.

• Conference with legal counsel – anticipated litigation (one case under Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(4))

The council moved, seconded, and unanimously approved a motion to excuse Councilmember Annette C. Delgadillo’s absence. In closed session, staff reported discussion of anticipated litigation under Government Code §54956.9, but no reportable action was taken. The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

• Excused Councilmember Annette C. Delgadillo’s absence – unanimous vote
• Discussed anticipated litigation – no action taken

Paramount Housing Authority

The Paramount Housing Authority will convene an adjourned meeting to approve the fiscal year 2025-2026 annual budget and authorize the executive director to administer it.

• Approval of May 20, 2025 minutes
• Adoption of FY 2025-2026 annual budget (Resolution HA 1-25)
• Authorization for executive director to administer the budget

Paramount Public Financing Authority

The Paramount Public Financing Authority will consider approving the minutes from the May 27 meeting and authorizing the issuance of Local Measure M Transportation Sales Tax Revenue Bonds with a principal amount not to exceed $10,500,000 to finance street and roadway improvements.

• Approval of May 27, 2025 minutes
• Authorization to issue up to $10,500,000 in bonds
• Rescission of Resolution No. PPFA-002-25

City Council Meeting

The Paramount City Council will adopt the FY 2025-26 municipal operating budget and salary schedule, set the FY 2025-26 appropriations limit of $1.29 billion, and approve several contracts and ordinances. Key actions include awarding a $469,933 contract for downtown holiday lighting, a $1.70 million contract for neighborhood street resurfacing, and a $67,480 per year pest‑management services contract. The council will also adopt zoning amendments for public art and water‑supply regulations, and confirm a landscape‑maintenance assessment district.

• Adopt FY 2025-26 municipal operating budget and salary schedule (Resolution 25:020)
• Approve $469,933 contract for Downtown Holiday Lighting and Decorations (T&G Global LLC DBA St. Nick’s)
• Approve $1,697,638 contract for Neighborhood Streets Resurfacing 2025 (All American Asphalt)
• Approve $67,480‑per‑year Integrated Pest Management Services contract (RPW Services, Inc.)
• Adopt Ordinance 1200 amending art‑in‑public‑places regulations

The Paramount City Council approved the consent calendar items and adopted several resolutions and ordinances, including the FY 2025‑2026 municipal operating and capital improvement budget and the FY 2025‑2026 appropriations limit. The Council also approved contracts and funding for pest management, water fund inter‑loan, investment policy, trash‑rate subsidy, and a zoning amendment for public art. All motions passed with a unanimous 5‑0 vote.

• Adopted Resolution 25:020 approving FY 2025‑2026 budget (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25:021 adopting FY 2025‑2026 appropriations limit (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25:018 approving Los Angeles Gateway Region water management agreement (5-0)
• Approved Integrated Pest Management Services contract $67,480 per year and $23,000 FY 2025‑26 appropriation (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25:023 approving interfund loan between General Fund and Water Fund (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25:024 approving Statement of Investment Policy for FY 2025‑26 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1200 amending art‑in‑public‑places regulations (5-0)
• Approved $42,000 trash‑rate subsidy for Residential Food Waste Recycling Program (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The Paramount City Council will consider several actions, including approving a $170,000 appropriation for the CAL FIRE grant and amending the TreePeople agreement, adopting a zoning change from R-1 to M-2 on vacant parcels north of 13900 Orange Avenue, and authorizing up to $10.5 million in Measure M transportation bonds for street improvements. Additional items include receiving the Public Art Master Plan and introducing two ordinance amendments for future council consideration.

• Ordinance 1199: Change zoning map from R-1 (single‑family) to M-2 (heavy manufacturing) for APNs 6236‑003‑901 and 6236‑003‑902 north of 13900 Orange Ave
• Approve $170,000 appropriation to Public Works Landscape Division from CAL FIRE grant and amend agreement with TreePeople
• Resolution 25:017: Authorize issuance of Measure M transportation sales tax revenue bonds up to $10,500,000 for street and roadway projects
• Ordinance 1200: Amend zoning ordinance text (Section 17.04.010) and replace Chapter 17.112 to update art regulations, to be placed on June 10 agenda
• Ordinance 1201: Amend water supply cross‑connection provisions (Section 13.04.150) and certify CEQA exemption, to be placed on June 10 agenda

The council approved Resolution 25:017, allowing the Paramount Public Financing Authority to issue local Measure M transportation sales‑tax revenue bonds not to exceed $10,500,000 for street and roadway improvements. It also adopted Ordinance 1199 changing zoning from R‑1 to M‑2 on vacant land north of 13900 Orange Avenue, approved a $170,000 appropriation for the CAL FIRE grant, and authorized eight community groups to sell fireworks. Additional items included adopting Ordinance 1200 on public‑art regulations and Ordinance 1201 on water‑supply cross‑connections, both slated for a June 10, 2025 agenda.

• Approved Resolution 25:017 authorizing issuance of Measure M bonds up to $10,500,000 (unanimous AYES)
• Adopted Ordinance 1199 changing zoning from R‑1 to M‑2 on vacant land north of 13900 Orange Avenue (unanimous AYES)
• Approved $170,000 appropriation to Public Works Landscape Division for CAL FIRE grant (unanimous AYES)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to agreement with TreePeople for Urban Forest Management (unanimous AYES)
• Approved applications for fireworks permits for eight community groups (approved)
• Adopted Ordinance 1200 amending art regulations, placed on June 10, 2025 agenda (unanimous AYES)
• Adopted Ordinance 1201 amending water‑supply cross‑connection rules, placed on June 10, 2025 agenda (unanimous AYES)
• Approved Consent Calendar Items 3, 4, 5 (unanimous AYES)

Paramount Public Financing Authority

The Paramount Public Financing Authority will consider two consent items: approval of the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes, and a resolution (PPFA‑002‑25) to authorize issuance of local Measure M transportation sales‑tax revenue bonds, not to exceed $10,500,000, to fund street and roadway improvements at various sites in the city. The board will vote on adopting the resolution.

• Approve minutes of the May 13, 2025 PPFA meeting.
• Adopt Resolution PPFA‑002‑25 authorizing issuance of Measure M bonds up to $10,500,000.
• Use bond proceeds for street and roadway improvements at multiple sites in Paramount.

The Paramount Public Financing Authority approved its consent calendar, which included adopting the May 13, 2025 minutes and authorizing the issuance of local Measure M transportation sales‑tax revenue bonds up to $10,500,000 to fund street and roadway improvements. The motion passed unanimously with all five directors voting aye. No public comments were made.

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution PPFA-002-25 authorizing up to $10,500,000 bonds for street and roadway improvements (unanimous)

City Council Budget Study Session

The City Council is meeting to receive introductory presentations for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 proposed budgets. No final adoption will occur at this meeting; review will continue until the June 10, 2025, meeting.

• Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget
• Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Successor Agency Budget

The council approved motions to keep reviewing the FY 2025‑26 proposed City Budget and the FY 2025‑26 Successor Agency budget, setting adoption for June 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Both motions passed unanimously (5‑0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Motion to continue City Budget review to June 10, 2025 passed (5‑0)
• Motion to continue Successor Agency budget review to June 10, 2025 passed (5‑0)

Paramount Housing Authority Budget Study Session

The Paramount Housing Authority will approve the minutes from its April 8, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will hear a presentation of the FY 2025‑2026 proposed Housing Authority budget. The board will recommend continuing the budget review and consider adopting the budget at the regular meeting on June 10, 2025.

• Approval of minutes from the April 8, 2025 Housing Authority meeting
• Presentation of the FY 2025‑2026 proposed Housing Authority budget
• Recommendation to continue budget review and consider adoption at the June 10, 2025 meeting

The Paramount Housing Authority unanimously approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. It also voted to defer further review and adoption of the FY 2025‑26 Housing Authority budget to the June 10, 2025 meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of April 8, 2025 (5-0)
• Deferred FY 2025‑26 budget review to June 10, 2025 meeting (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a zoning change for vacant land and the FY 2025-26 CDBG and HOME action plan. The body is also deciding on several contracts for electrical upgrades, engineering services, and legal representation.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 1199 to change zoning from R-1 to M-2 on vacant land north of 13900 Orange Avenue
• Contract award of $442,750 to Innovative Engineering Systems, Inc DBA Agilitech for Downtown Electrical Upgrade
• Engineering services amendment with Hazen and Sawyer for Well 16 support in the amount of $26,370
• Appointment of Cristina Cota as Interim Human Resources Manager
• Public hearing for the FY 2025-26 One-Year Action Plan for CDBG and HOME programs

The council unanimously approved the consent calendar items and adopted several resolutions, including appointing an interim human resources manager and affirming the FY 2025‑26 SB 1 road‑repair budget. It approved multiple contracts and agreements, highlighted by the award of a $442,750 Downtown Electrical Upgrade contract with an additional $137,025 from the capital fund. The council also placed a zoning map change from R‑1 to M‑2 on the May 27 agenda and adopted the FY 2025‑26 CDBG/HOME One‑Year Action Plan.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 13‑24 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25:013 appointing Cristina Cota as Interim HR Manager
• Adopted Resolutions 25:014 & 25:015 approving engineer’s report and intent to levy assessments for Landscaping District No. 81‑1
• Adopted Resolution 25:016 affirming FY 2025‑26 SB 1 road‑repair budget
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to engineering services agreement with Hazen & Sawyer for Well 16 ($26,370)
• Approved Downtown Electrical Upgrade contract to Innovative Engineering Systems, Inc. for $442,750 and added $137,025 from capital fund
• Approved Right‑of‑Way Use Agreement for Gateway Cities Regional Fiber Optic Network
• Adopted FY 2025‑26 CDBG/HOME One‑Year Action Plan

Public Financing Authority Special Meeting

The Paramount Public Financing Authority will meet to consider a legal services agreement and a resolution regarding meeting schedules. The body will also review minutes from its April 8, 2025 meeting.

• Legal Services Agreement between the Authority, the City of Paramount, and Anzel Galvan LLP
• Resolution PPFA-001-25 to amend the time and place of regular board meetings
• Approval of April 8, 2025 meeting minutes

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. It also approved the Legal Services Agreement with Anzel Galvan LLP and authorized its execution. Finally, the board adopted Resolution PPFA-001-25 to change the time and place of its regular meetings.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Legal Services Agreement with Anzel Galvan LLP and authorized execution (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution PPFA-001-25 to amend time and place of regular meetings (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The council will consider several consent‑calendar items, including funding for the Southeast Gateway Line light rail, a water‑well contract, a boulevard improvement, an air‑monitoring agreement, and two zoning ordinance changes. It will adopt Ordinance 1197 to rezone 15538 Colorado Avenue for four single‑family homes and Ordinance 1198 to update zoning code terminology. The meeting also includes a review of the mayor’s 2025 appointments and various informational presentations.

• Approve $74,880 appropriation for the Southeast Gateway Line (SGL) Light Rail project (FY 2024‑25)
• Approve $16,960 amendment with SOFFA Electric for Water Well 16 start‑up services (City Project No. 9116)
• Approve $45,300 appropriation for the 15101 Paramount Boulevard Project (City Project No. 9485)
• Approve up to $160,000 contract with Trinity Consultants for one‑year air monitoring services
• Adopt Ordinance 1197 changing zoning at 15538 Colorado Avenue from R‑M to PD‑PS for four single‑family homes

The City Council approved the Consent Calendar items unanimously and adopted Ordinance 1197, changing the zoning of 15538 Colorado Avenue from multiple‑family residential to planned development to allow four single‑family homes. It also approved multiple appropriations, including $74,880 for the Southeast Gateway Line Light Rail project, $16,960 for Water Well 16 services, $45,300 for the 15101 Paramount Boulevard project, $160,000 for air‑monitoring consulting, and $91,850 for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation program. Ordinance 1198, which updates numerous sections of the Municipal Code, was also adopted.

• Approved Consent Calendar Items 10‑16 (unanimous AYES: Aguayo, Delgadillo, Cuellar Stallings, Olmos, Lemons)
• Approved $74,880 appropriation for Southeast Gateway Line Light Rail project (FY 2024‑25)
• Approved $16,960 amendment to Soffa Electric agreement for Water Well 16
• Approved $45,300 appropriation for 15101 Paramount Boulevard Project
• Approved air‑monitoring consulting agreement up to $160,000 with Trinity Consultants
• Adopted Ordinance 1197 changing zoning of 15538 Colorado Ave from R‑M to PD‑PS for four single‑family homes
• Adopted Ordinance 1198 amending multiple sections of the Municipal Code (planning department references and other revisions)
• Approved $91,850 appropriation for Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) program

Special City Council Meeting

The Paramount City Council will discuss the Clearwater Specific Plan update. The recommended action is to provide feedback to staff and to receive and file the plan. Public comments are accepted before the discussion. No other agenda items are listed.

• Clearwater Specific Plan update – staff feedback and filing

The council unanimously excused Councilmember Annette C. Delgadillo’s absence. The council was unable to reach agreement on the Clearwater Specific Plan’s Transfer of Development Rights, density, and building height. It directed staff to bring the item back for discussion at the April 22, 2025 meeting when all five councilmembers will be present.

• Excused Councilmember Annette C. Delgadillo’s absence (unanimous)
• Directed staff to bring Clearwater Specific Plan item back to April 22, 2025 meeting

Paramount Public Financing Authority

The Paramount Public Financing Authority will approve the minutes from its April 9, 2024 meeting. It will also conduct a reorganization to select a new Chair and Vice Chair from among its directors. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of the April 9, 2024 meeting
• Reorganization: selection of Chair and Vice Chair

The Paramount Public Financing Authority approved the minutes from April 9, 2024 by unanimous vote. The board reorganized its leadership, unanimously electing Brenda Olmos as Chair and Annette C. Delgadillo as Vice Chair. No other business was taken.

• Approved April 9, 2024 minutes (unanimous roll call vote)
• Elected Brenda Olmos as Chair (unanimous roll call vote)
• Elected Annette C. Delgadillo as Vice Chair (unanimous roll call vote)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will reorganize to select a Mayor and Vice Mayor for the 2025-2026 term. The body will also consider a zoning change for a residential development and a contract for janitorial services.

• Selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor for the 2025-2026 term
• Contract award to Base Hill, Inc. for janitorial maintenance services at $210,000 per fiscal year
• Public hearing for Ordinance 1197 to allow four single-family homes at 15538 Colorado Avenue
• Public hearing for Ordinance 1198 to amend zoning ordinance text and department naming
• Approval of Public Health Services Contract with the County of Los Angeles through June 30, 2029

The council unanimously elected Peggy Lemons as Mayor and Brenda Olmos as Vice Mayor. It approved the consent calendar, which included a $210,000 per‑year janitorial contract with Base Hill, Inc., acceptance of Dills Park irrigation work, and a public‑health services contract with Los Angeles County. The council also adopted Resolution No. 25:012 and moved Ordinance No. 1197, changing the zoning of 15538 Colorado Avenue to allow four single‑family homes, to the April 22 agenda.

• Peggy Lemons elected Mayor (unanimous)
• Brenda Olmos elected Vice Mayor (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 3‑8, including $210,000/yr janitorial contract with Base Hill, Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25:012 (unanimous)
• Approved County of Los Angeles Public Health Services Contract through 2029 (unanimous)
• Accepted Dills Park Irrigation Repairs work and authorized payment (unanimous)
• Moved Ordinance No. 1197 (zone change for 15538 Colorado Ave.) to April 22 agenda (unanimous)

Paramount Housing Authority

The Paramount Housing Authority will meet to conduct reorganization and select its leadership. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from June 11, 2024.

• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of June 11, 2024 meeting minutes

Paramount Industrial Development Authority

The Paramount Industrial Development Authority will consider two agenda items at its April 8, 2025 regular meeting: approval of the minutes from its April 9, 2024 meeting, and a reorganization to select a new chair and vice chair. No other business is listed. Public comments are permitted before the new business items.

• Approval of minutes from the April 9, 2024 meeting
• Reorganization: selection of Chair and Vice Chair

Paramount Parking Authority

The Paramount Parking Authority will consider two items. First, the board will vote to approve the minutes from the April 9, 2024 meeting. Second, the board will conduct a reorganization to select a new chair and vice chair.

• Approve minutes of the April 9, 2024 meeting
• Reorganize board and select new chair and vice chair

Special City Council Meeting

The Paramount City Council will meet on April 1, 2025 to consider an update to the Clearwater Specific Plan. Council members will provide feedback to staff and then file the updated plan. No other business items are listed.

• Clearwater Specific Plan update – provide feedback to staff and file
• Public comments – speakers limited to three minutes each

The council excused Councilmember Vilma Cuellar Stallings' absence with a unanimous vote. Council provided staff with direction on parking requirements, setbacks, open space requirements, and minimum unit size for the Clearwater Specific Plan. The council also instructed staff to schedule another meeting to discuss density, rail‑corridor setbacks, and transfer of development rights.

• Excused Councilmember Vilma Cuellar Stallings' absence (unanimous)
• Directed staff on parking, setbacks, open space, and minimum unit size for Clearwater Specific Plan
• Ordered staff to schedule another meeting to discuss density, rail‑corridor setbacks, and development‑rights transfer

City Council/Planning Commission Joint Meeting

The City Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint meeting to discuss the Clearwater Specific Plan update. The body will provide feedback to staff on this item.

• Discussion of the Clearwater Specific Plan update

The council discussed the Clearwater Specific Plan update and requests from architects for higher density and reduced setbacks. After discussion, the City Council asked staff to schedule a special council meeting to provide more details on the requested changes and allow additional analysis. No other actions or votes were taken.

• Requested staff schedule special City Council meeting on Clearwater Specific Plan changes

City Council Meeting

The council will consider several contract approvals, including an amendment to the Studio One Eleven design services contract with $494,250 Prop 68 funding for the Paramount Park Community Center expansion. It will approve an alley improvements contract for $211,689 and find the project exempt from CEQA. A resolution will amend the city’s Code of Conduct and meeting decorum rules. The council will also award a $1,570,309.50 contract for median enhancements on Downey and Rosecrans Avenues, funded with $732,350 from Measure R and Measure M, and hold a public hearing on a General Plan amendment to adopt a local hazard mitigation plan.

• Approve Amendment No.1 to Studio One Eleven contract; appropriate $494,250 Prop 68 for Paramount Park Community Center expansion (Project No. 9464)
• Award Alley Improvements contract to Gentry General Engineering, Inc. for $211,689 and find project exempt from CEQA (Project No. 9534)
• Adopt Resolution 25:011 amending the Code of Conduct and Rules of Decorum for city meetings
• Award Downey Avenue and Rosecrans Avenue Median Enhancement contract to Marina Landscape, Inc. for $1,570,309.50; appropriate $500,000 Measure R and $232,350 Measure M funds ($732,350 total) (Project No. 9435B)
• Public hearing on Resolution 25:010 to adopt General Plan Amendment No. 25‑01 revising the Health and Safety Element and adopting the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan

The council approved a $1,570,309.50 contract with Marina Landscape for the Downey Avenue and Rosecrans Avenue Median Enhancements project, appropriating $732,350 from Measure R and Measure M. It also approved design services for the Paramount Park Community Center expansion, awarded an alley improvement contract, and adopted two resolutions amending the Code of Conduct and the General Plan health and safety element.

• Approved Amendment No.1 to contract with Studio One Eleven for Paramount Park Community Center design (4-0)
• Approved $494,250 Prop 68 funding and Willdan Engineering services for the same project (4-0)
• Awarded Alley Improvements contract to Gentry General Engineering, Inc., $211,689 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25:011 amending the Code of Conduct and meeting procedures (4-0)
• Appropriated $500,000 Measure R and $232,350 Measure M funds and awarded Downey Ave & Rosecrans Ave Median Enhancements contract to Marina Landscape, Inc., $1,570,309.50 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25:010 approving General Plan Amendment 25-1 health and safety element (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar Items 3, 4, and 5 (4-0)
• Closed public hearing for Resolution 25:010 (4-0)

City Council Meeting

The Paramount City Council will consider adopting a resolution of necessity to acquire property for the Civic Center Improvement Project. The meeting includes routine approvals for construction contracts, ordinances, and public safety measures.

• Adoption of Resolution 25:009 for eminent domain of Hay Tree property at 16471 Paramount Blvd.
• Award of contract for median enhancements on Alondra Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue to Marina Landscape, Inc. ($49,500).
• Acceptance of work for Substation roof replacement, Traffic Safety Improvements 2023, and Dills Park Restroom.
• Approval of Ordinance 1194 incorporating County Traffic Code and Ordinance 1195 incorporating County Health and Safety Code.
• Approval of traffic control plans and equipment rental for Friday Night Paramount popup events.

City Council Meeting

The council will consider items on the consent calendar, several resolutions and ordinances, and new business. Key actions include approving design funding for the Alondra Boulevard widening, amending mobile food vendor regulations, and awarding a contract for the City Hall parking lot. The meeting also addresses budget adjustments and personnel appointments.

• Accept work for Spane Park Facility Improvement and authorize payment to Estate Design and Construction, Inc.
• Appropriate $618,100 from Measure R for design services and approve Willdan Engineering for Alondra Boulevard widening (Project No. 9136)
• Adopt Ordinance 1196 amending mobile food vendor regulations to extend hours and update permitting
• Award $930,873.16 contract to ARC Construction, Inc. for City Hall Parking Lot project (Project No. 9387)
• Approve $161,800 plus $16,180 contingency for design services with Studio One Eleven for Century Greenway project

Special City Council Meeting (Closed Session)

The Paramount City Council will hold a special closed‑session meeting on February 11, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. to confer with legal counsel about an anticipated lawsuit. The agenda item cites significant exposure to litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) involving one case. The council will consider how to address this potential legal matter.

• Conference with legal counsel – anticipated litigation (one case under Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2))

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss updating regulations for mobile food vendors and incorporating LA County traffic and health codes. The body is also deciding on funding for EV charging stations and amending fines for fireworks violations.

• Award of $1,921,563.28 contract to ARC Construction, Inc. for the Civic Center Fountain project
• Appropriation of $86,450 for ChargePoint EV charging equipment and maintenance at Dills, Paramount, and Progress Parks
• Ordinance 1196 to revise mobile food vendor hours and permitting requirements
• Resolution 25:002 to amend the administrative fine schedule for social host fireworks violations
• Public hearings for Ordinance 1194 (LA County Traffic Code) and Ordinance 1195 (LA County Health and Safety Code)

City Council Meeting

The Paramount City Council will consider several actions, including adopting Ordinance 1193 to revise fireworks regulations, receiving the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY 2024, and approving a $1,000,585.50 three‑year agreement with Premier Aquatic Services for pool programs. The council will also vote on a $1,646,401.22 contract with ARC Construction to fund exterior improvements at Progress Park and adopt the 2025 Legislative Platform.

• Ordinance 1193 – amend fireworks stand hours and related regulations
• Approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Premier Aquatic Services, LLC ($1,000,585.50 total, $12,100 additional appropriation)
• Award contract to ARC Construction, Inc. for Progress Park exterior improvement ($1,646,401.22)
• Adopt Resolution 25:001 approving the 2025 Legislative Platform
• Receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2024

City Council Meeting

The Paramount City Council will consider a suite of agenda items, including routine approvals on the consent calendar and several contract amendments. The council will vote on Ordinance 1191, which revises numerous sections of the municipal zoning code to add objective design standards city‑wide. Additional items include a $105,000 amendment for legal consulting services, a $19,000 amendment for interior design services, and a $50,000 grant‑management consulting agreement.

• Approve second amendment to legal consulting agreement with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Rudd and Romo, not to exceed $105,000
• Approve second amendment to interior design services agreement with Lau rinco Interior Planning and Design, allocating $19,000 from the Capital Project Fund
• Adopt Ordinance 1191 amending multiple zoning code sections to incorporate objective design standards
• Approve professional services agreement with MDG Associates, Inc. for grant‑management consulting up to $50,000 annually for FY 2024‑27
• Accept work and authorize payment for City Yard restroom renovation (Project No. 9375) and arterial street resurfacing (Project No. 9430)

City Council Teambuilding & Goal Setting Workshop

The Paramount City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a teambuilding and goal setting workshop. The session is scheduled for January 11, 2025, at Progress Park Plaza.

• Discussion of City Council Teambuilding and Goal Setting Workshop