Paramount, CA

City Council Meeting - CANCELLED

City Council Meeting

The Paramount City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar that includes approving a $24,000 budget adjustment and contract amendment for water rate study services, accepting completed work on the Downtown Electrical Upgrades and Downey/Rosecrans median enhancement projects, and approving an ADA coordinator services agreement. The council will also hear oral reports on the 2026 homeless census and a capital improvement program update, and consider approving a mural for the Spane Learning Center. The meeting includes a swearing-in ceremony for two councilmembers and a closed session on existing litigation.

• Approve $24,000 budget adjustment and first amendment to water rate study agreement with Water Resources Economics, LLC
• Accept Downtown Electrical Upgrades project (No. 9573) and authorize $25,537.83 retention payment to Agilitech
• Accept Downey Avenue and Rosecrans Avenue Median Enhancement project (No. 9435B) and authorize $86,762.23 retention payment to Marina Landscape Inc.
• Approve agreement with Disability Access Consultants for ADA coordinator and digital accessibility services
• Approve mural selection for Spane Learning Center interior

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and discuss polling results on a proposed parcel tax on commercial and industrial properties. If directed, they will adopt resolutions to place a measure on the November 2026 ballot imposing a tax between 8¢ and 13¢ per square foot with annual adjustments. The council will also vote on several consent items, including an after-the-fact emergency water main repair costing $352,402.58 at Somerset Boulevard and Orizaba Avenue, and updates to city goals.

• Public hearing and potential vote on placing a commercial/industrial parcel tax measure on the November 2026 ballot
• Authorization of $352,402.58 for after-the-fact emergency water main repair at Somerset Boulevard and Orizaba Avenue
• Fifth amendment to the agreement with Tripepi Smith & Associates for communications consulting services
• Appointment of Michelle Tse as the Mayor's alternate director on the Clean Power Alliance Board of Directors
• Approval of an interfund loan between the General Fund and the Water Fund

The City Council voted 4-0 to place a special parcel tax measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot, imposing a tax between 8 and 13 cents per square foot on industrial and commercial properties with annual adjustments. It also adopted resolutions calling the special election and requesting the County of Los Angeles to consolidate it with the statewide general election. The council approved consent items including an interfund loan between the General Fund and Water Fund, and authorized after-the-fact emergency water main repair services on Somerset Boulevard and Orizaba Avenue for $352,402.58.

• Adopted Resolution 26:032 calling a special municipal election for Nov. 3, 2026 for a parcel tax measure
• Adopted Resolution 26:033 requesting the County of Los Angeles to consolidate the special election with the statewide general election
• Adopted Resolution 26:034 approving the special parcel tax measure of 8-13 cents per square foot on industrial and commercial properties
• Adopted Resolution 26:029 approving an interfund loan between the General Fund and the Water Fund
• Authorized after-the-fact emergency water main repair services at Somerset Boulevard and Orizaba Avenue for $352,402.58
• Approved the Fifth Amendment to the agreement with Tripepi Smith & Associates for communications consulting services
• Approved the appointment of Michelle Tse as alternate director on the Clean Power Alliance Board of Directors
• Approved the Mayor's commission appointments, moving Austin Moreno to the Planning Commission and appointing Rene Hoyo to the Parks and Recreation Commission

City Council Meeting

The City Council will certify the June 2, 2026 general municipal election results, administer oaths of office to newly elected councilmembers, and reorganize by selecting a mayor and vice mayor. The consent calendar includes adoption of a zoning text amendment for transit-oriented development (Ordinance No. 1219) and multiple contracts for janitorial, fleet maintenance, traffic control, auditing, and homelessness services. A public hearing will address delinquent refuse collection charges for 2025.

• Adopt Resolution No. 26:028 declaring election results and reorganize council leadership
• Adopt Ordinance No. 1219 adding transit-oriented development objective design standards to the zoning code
• Approve $353,741 fleet maintenance contract with Transdev Fleet Services for FY 2026-27
• Approve $150,000 HOME-ARP subrecipient contract with Family Promise of Los Angeles
• Approve use of $188,950 in COPS grant funds for additional patrols

The City Council adopted Resolution 26:028 declaring the results of the June 2, 2026 General Municipal Election, and then reorganized by selecting Brenda Olmos as Mayor and Vilma Cuellar Stallings as Vice Mayor. The council also approved a consent calendar that included adopting Ordinance 1219 (zoning text amendment for transit-oriented development), awarding contracts for fleet maintenance ($353,741) and traffic control ($63,745), and approving a $150,000 subrecipient agreement with Family Promise of Los Angeles. In new business, the council selected Adrian Litman's 'Thriving Paramount' proposal for public art at the Hay Tree Public Market Community Room, and directed staff to revise the artwork to better reflect Paramount's history.

• Adopted Resolution 26:028 declaring the results of the June 2, 2026 General Municipal Election.
• Re-elected Brenda Olmos as Mayor and Vilma Cuellar Stallings as Vice Mayor.
• Adopted Ordinance 1219, a zoning text amendment adding transit-oriented development standards.
• Approved a $21,018.32/month emergency janitorial services agreement with Crown Facility Solutions.
• Awarded a $353,741 fleet maintenance contract to Transdev Fleet Services, Inc.
• Awarded a $63,745 traffic control services contract to Hi-Way Safety, Inc.
• Approved a $150,000 subrecipient contract with Family Promise of Los Angeles for Home-ARP funds.
• Selected 'Thriving Paramount' by Adrian Litman for public art, with revisions to reflect city history.

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider approving five public safety agreements totaling $1,313,500 for FY 2026-27, including contracts with All City Management Services, a community prosecutor, detective bureau services, school crossing guards, and the Salvation Army Bell Shelter. The council will also hold a public hearing to adopt the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, including a water shortage contingency plan, and introduce Ordinance No. 1219 establishing transit-oriented development design standards. Other notable items include a $600,000 software agreement with Tyler Technologies for a new ERP system and approval of the Teamsters Local 986 MOU for 2026-2029.

• Approval of five public safety agreements totaling $1,313,500 for FY 2026-27
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 1219 adding transit-oriented development objective design standards to the municipal code
• Public hearing and adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan with water shortage contingency plan
• Approval of $600,000 five-year software agreement with Tyler Technologies for ERP Pro 10 system
• Approval of Teamsters Local 986 MOU for Public Works and Public Safety bargaining units (2026-2029)

The Paramount City Council approved a suite of contracts and agreements, including annual public‑safety services, a Teamsters labor MOU, and a $89,100 museum exhibit design budget. It adopted the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan with its shortage contingency. The council also approved a new Enterprise Resource Planning software purchase up to $600,000 for the first five years.

• Approved Consent Calendar Items 2,4,5,6,7,8,9 (unanimous AYES)
• Approved annual public‑safety agreements totaling $1,313,300
• Approved Teamsters Local 986 Memoranda of Understanding and side letter
• Adopted Resolution 26:021, the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (unanimous AYES)
• Approved Museum Pros design agreement up to $89,100 (unanimous AYES)
• Approved FY 2026‑27 Public Art Workplan (unanimous AYES)
• Adopted Resolution 26:026, Technological Disruption Policy for public meetings (unanimous AYES)
• Approved ERP software purchase with Tyler Technologies up to $600,000 (outcome approved)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 operating and capital improvement budget and set the appropriations limit. They will also hold public hearings on a transit-oriented development zoning ordinance and on the landscape maintenance assessment for Orange Avenue Industrial Park. Other business includes approving a community survey for a possible parcel tax measure and an air monitoring services agreement.

• Adopt FY 2026-2027 budget (Resolution 26:023) and appropriations limit of $1,365,118,031
• Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 42 adding transit-oriented development standards (continued to June 23)
• Public hearing on Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 81-1 (Orange Avenue Industrial Park)
• Approve first amendment with FM3 for community survey on possible parcel tax ballot measure
• Approve $215,000 amendment to building inspection services agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc.

The council approved the FY 2026‑27 Annual Municipal Operating and Capital Improvement Budget and the FY 2026‑27 appropriations limit, both by unanimous 3‑0 votes. It also approved several consent‑calendar items, including a $215,000 amendment to the Transtech Engineers building‑inspection services agreement and a $162,900 air‑monitoring consulting agreement. The World Energy/Altair Community Benefits Agreement Year Four spending plan and a zoning ordinance hearing were postponed to the June 23 meeting.

• Approved FY 2026‑27 Annual Municipal Operating and Capital Improvement Budget (3‑0)
• Approved FY 2026‑27 appropriations limit (3‑0)
• Approved amendment to Transtech Engineers agreement, increasing total to $215,000 (3‑0)
• Approved Trinity Consultants air‑monitoring agreement, up to $162,900 (3‑0)
• Approved first amendment to FM3 community‑survey agreement (3‑0)
• Approved acceptance of work and payment for Progress Park Plaza exterior improvements (3‑0)
• Continued World Energy/Altair Community Benefits Agreement Year Four spending plan to June 23 (3‑0)
• Continued public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 42 to June 23 (3‑0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider adopting a zoning ordinance for the Clearwater Specific Plan. The body is also reviewing a contract extension for air monitoring and a board appointment. A public hearing on water management has been cancelled and rescheduled.

• Ordinance 1218: Adopting the Clearwater Specific Plan and replacing Chapter 17.88 of the Municipal Code
• Contract amendment with Trinity Consultants, Inc. for air monitoring services not to exceed $12,300
• Appointment of Vice Mayor Vilma Cuellar Stallings as alternate director to the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts Board of Directors
• Public hearing for 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan cancelled and moved to June 23, 2026

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1218 to incorporate the Clearwater Specific Plan into the Municipal Code. The council also approved a contract amendment for air monitoring services and a mayoral appointment. A public hearing regarding the Urban Water Management Plan was postponed until June 23, 2026.

• Approved Vice Mayor Vilma Cuellar Stallings as alternate director for Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (5-0)
• Approved Trinity Consultants, Inc. air monitoring amendment not to exceed $12,300 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1218 regarding the Clearwater Specific Plan (5-0)
• Postponed public hearing for 2025 Urban Water Management Plan to June 23, 2026

Adjourned Meeting (City Council Budget Study Session)

The City Council is holding a public hearing to consider the adoption of the Clearwater Specific Plan and related zoning and general plan amendments. The body is also reviewing the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budgets for the City, the Successor Agency, and the Housing Authority.

• Public hearing for Clearwater Specific Plan, including General Plan Amendment No. 26-1 and Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 40
• Proposed adoption of Ordinance No. 1218 to replace the Clearwater East Specific Plan
• Introduction of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget
• Introduction of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Successor Agency Budget
• Introduction of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Housing Authority Budget

The council closed the public hearing and unanimously adopted Resolution 26:020 certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Clearwater Specific Plan. It also approved General Plan Amendment 26‑1 and Ordinance 1218 (Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 40) to incorporate the plan into the municipal code. Additional amendments to the plan were directed to address air‑quality concerns. Review of the FY 2026‑27 city, successor agency, and housing authority budgets was continued to the June 9 meetings.

• Adopted Resolution No. 26:020 certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report (AYES: Aguayo, Delgadillo, Lemons, Cuellar Stallings, Olmos)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26:015 approving General Plan Amendment No. 26‑1 (AYES: Aguayo, Delgadillo, Lemons, Cuellar Stallings, Olmos)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1218, Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 40 (AYES: Aguayo, Delgadillo, Lemons, Cuellar Stallings, Olmos)
• Directed staff to add air‑quality amendments to the Clearwater Specific Plan (MERV 13 filters, balcony prohibitions, unit siting) (AYES: Aguayo, Delgadillo, Lemons, Cuellar Stallings, Olmos)
• Continued review of FY 2026‑27 Proposed City Budget to the regular council meeting on June 9, 2026 (consensus)
• Continued review of FY 2026‑27 Proposed Successor Agency Budget to the Successor Agency meeting on June 9, 2026 (consensus)
• Continued review of FY 2026‑27 Proposed Housing Authority Budget to the Housing Authority meeting on June 9, 2026 (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss the Clearwater Specific Plan and the FY 2026-27 action plan for CDBG and HOME programs. The body is also considering a zoning amendment for housing density and various city contracts.

• Public hearing for the Clearwater Specific Plan, including a General Plan amendment and Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 40
• Ordinance 1217 to amend zoning text regarding housing density (Program 22 of the 6th Cycle Housing Element)
• Agreement with Hi-Way Safety Rentals, Inc. not to exceed $26,395 for 5K/1K event traffic control
• Resolutions 26:016 and 26:017 to levy assessments for Landscaping and Maintenance Assessment District No. 81-1
• Approval of fireworks stand permits for eight community groups

The council approved Ordinance No. 1217, amending Chapter 17.20 of the Zoning Code to clarify Proposition FF applicability and grant a CEQA exemption. It also approved the FY 2026‑27 budget amendments, a traffic‑control agreement for the 5K/1K event, and the One‑Year Action Plan for FY 2026‑27. Several consent‑calendar items and permits were approved unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1217 amending zoning code for housing element (adopted)
• Approved FY 2026‑27 budget amendments (Resolution 26:018 & 26:019) (adopted)
• Approved traffic‑control services agreement with Hi‑Way Safety Rentals, up to $26,395 (adopted)
• Approved parade permit for Hynes D.E.S. Inc. with reimbursement and insurance conditions (adopted)
• Approved fireworks stand permits for eight community groups (adopted)
• Approved acceptance of work and retention payment for WSAB Bikeway Phase II Section 1 (adopted)
• Adopted One‑Year Action Plan FY 2026‑27 and authorized execution (adopted)
• Consent calendar items 4‑13 approved unanimously (ayes: Aguayo, Delgadillo, Lemons, Cuellar Stallings, Olmos)

City Council Meeting

The Paramount City Council will consider several items including a public hearing on Ordinance No. 1217, a zoning text amendment to implement Program 22 of the 6th Cycle Housing Element and clarify the applicability of Proposition FF. Other actions include a resolution approving a master conditional use permit for a 22-suite business park at 15930-15962 Downey Avenue, a memorandum of understanding with mobile home park owners, and adoption of a resolution to join a Multiple Employer OPEB/Pension 115 Trust. The consent calendar includes acceptance of a neighborhood street resurfacing project and a $50,000 agreement for water system support services. The council will also hold closed session on three existing litigations and one anticipated litigation.

• Ordinance No. 1217: Zoning text amendment amending Chapter 17.20 to regulate density and implement Housing Element Program 22
• Resolution 26:014: Master Conditional Use Permit for Capital Business Park (22 suites) at 15930-15962 Downey Avenue
• Memorandum of Understanding template with mobile home park owners
• Resolution 26:011: Adoption of Multiple Employer OPEB/Pension 115 Trust, discontinuing participation in CERBT
• Professional services agreement with SOFFA Electric, Inc. up to $50,000 for water system services

The council approved several consent‑calendar items, including payment for a street resurfacing project, a $50,000 services agreement with Soffa Electric, adoption of a new pension trust and a tract map for three parcels on Paramount Blvd. It also approved a template Memorandum of Understanding with mobile‑home park owners. The council moved Ordinance 1217, a zoning amendment to implement Program 22 of the 6th‑cycle Housing Element, to the May 12 agenda. Additionally, the council adopted Resolution 26:014 for a master conditional‑use permit at 15930‑15962 Downey Ave, and Resolution 26:013 establishing the 2026‑2027 investment policy.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 4‑7 (street resurfacing payment, Soffa Electric $50K agreement, OPEB pension trust adoption, tract map for 16635‑16675‑16683 Paramount Blvd.)
• Approved template Memorandum of Understanding with Mobile Home Park Owners
• Moved Ordinance 1217 (zoning amendment for housing element) to May 12 agenda
• Adopted Resolution 26:014 approving master conditional‑use permit for Capital Business Park at 15930‑15962 Downey Ave
• Adopted Resolution 26:013 adopting the Statement of Investment Policy for FY 2026‑2027

City Council Meeting

The City Council will conduct reorganization to select a Mayor, Vice Mayor, and leadership for several city authority bodies. The body will also consider several infrastructure contracts and a potential parcel tax communication plan.

• Contract award of $2,426,316.31 to Marina Landscape for Median Enhancements Phase 1 on Rosecrans Avenue and Garfield Avenue
• Contract award of $650,000 to Triangle Decon Services, Inc. for the Paramount Public Market Meeting Room/Museum project
• Agreement not to exceed $65,550 with Tripepi Smith & Associates for potential November 2026 parcel tax communication services
• Agreement not to exceed $50,000 with Pureflow Filtration Division for water system services
• Budget adjustment of $43,180 for traffic sign and striping on Hunsaker Avenue between Myrrh Street and Alondra Boulevard

Mayor Brenda Olmos and Vice Mayor Vilma Cuellar Stallings were unanimously elected to their new offices. The council approved the mayor’s recommendations for chairs and vice chairs of the Housing, Industrial Development, Parking, and Public Financing authorities. Consent calendar items 4 through 10 were approved unanimously, including a $43,180 budget adjustment for Hunsaker Avenue traffic signs. The council also unanimously awarded a $2,426,316.31 contract to Marina Landscape for Median Enhancements Phase 1 on Rosecrans and Garfield Avenues and granted a CEQA exemption for the project.

• Brenda Olmos elected Mayor (unanimous)
• Vilma Cuellar Stallings elected Vice Mayor (unanimous)
• Approved chair and vice‑chair appointments for four city authorities (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar Items 4‑10, including $43,180 traffic sign budget (unanimous)
• Approved Pureflow Filtration Division services agreement up to $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Fourth Amendment with Tripepi Smith & Associates up to $65,550 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 26:012 adding new Accountant position (unanimous)
• Awarded $2,426,316.31 contract to Marina Landscape for Median Enhancements Phase 1, CEQA exemption granted (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The Paramount City Council will consider approving budget adjustments and agreements for the Civic Center Fountain Upgrade and the Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project. The meeting also includes a presentation on the League of California Cities Legislative Update and the filing of the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report.

• Approval of Amendment No. 3 to RDC-S111, Inc. for Civic Center Fountain Upgrade ($103,878)
• Approval of agreements with Craftwater Engineering, Inc. for Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project ($1,735,471)
• Approval of agreement with John L. Hunter Associates for project management ($50,000)
• Receive and file General Plan Annual Progress Report for 2025
• Presentation on League of California Cities Legislative Update

The council unanimously approved Consent Calendar Items 3 and 4. It approved a $7,000 budget adjustment and a revised $103,878 design contract for the Civic Center Fountain Upgrade. It also approved a $470,000 budget adjustment, a $1,735,471 design contract with Craftwater Engineering, and a $50,000 project‑management contract with John L. Hunter Associates for the Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project.

• Approved Consent Calendar Items 3 and 4 (unanimous vote)
• Approved $7,000 budget adjustment for Civic Center Fountain Upgrade (City Project No. 9276)
• Approved Amendment No. 3 with Studio One Eleven for revised $103,878 design contract (City Project No. 9276)
• Approved $470,000 budget adjustment for Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project (Regional Measure W Funds)
• Approved $1,735,471 design services agreement with Craftwater Engineering, Inc. for Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project
• Approved $50,000 project‑management services agreement with John L. Hunter Associates for the same project
• Authorized the Mayor (or designee) to execute the above agreements

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a three-year phase-in strategy for a proposed parcel tax and a community survey for the November 2026 ballot. The body will also hold public hearings on the FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan and updates to health, safety, and traffic codes.

• Proposed parcel tax community survey for November 2026 ballot
• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment No. 2
• Resolution 26:009: 20-minute limited time parking zone at 15547 Paramount Boulevard
• Ordinance 1214: Incorporation of Los Angeles County Health and Safety Code
• Ordinance 1215: Incorporation of Los Angeles County Traffic Code

The council approved the consent‑calendar items for February meeting minutes, the February Register of Demands, and Ordinance 1216 on public‑construction cost accounting. It also adopted Ordinances 1214 and 1215 updating the municipal code, approved Resolution 26:009 creating a limited‑time parking zone on Paramount Boulevard, and directed staff to file a special parcel‑tax report and begin a community survey.

• Approved Consent Calendar Items 6‑8 (minutes, Register of Demands, Ordinance 1216) (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1214 amending Chapters 8.04.010 and 8.04.040 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1215 amending Chapters 10.04.010 and 10.04.020 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26:009 establishing limited‑time parking zone at 15547 Paramount Blvd (5-0)
• Approved Register of Demands – February 2026 (city) (5-0)
• Approved Register of Demands – February 2026 (Successor Agency) (5-0)
• Received and filed Special Parcel Tax report and directed staff to conduct a community survey
• Adopted Ordinance 1216 adopting Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act procedures and CEQA exemption

City Council Meeting

The Paramount City Council will consider several items, including a professional services contract for bus shelter design, a fire‑flow installation at the Hay Tree Public Market, and three ordinances that amend municipal codes. The most consequential item is Ordinance 1212, which would establish a Development Impact Fees Program and a commercial linkage fee for new developments. The council will also vote on the five‑year capital improvement program and a $8,000 amendment to the City Manager’s employment agreement.

• Approve $78,500 design contract with RDC‑S111 (Studio One Eleven) for additional bus shelters (Project No. 9672)
• Authorize 4‑inch fire‑flow installation at 16493 Paramount Boulevard for Hay Tree Public Market
• Adopt Ordinance 1212 establishing development impact fees and a commercial linkage fee
• Approve Five‑Year Capital Improvement Program for FY 2026‑30
• Approve $8,000 budget adjustment and Fifth Amendment to City Manager John Moreno’s employment agreement

The council adopted Ordinance 1212, establishing a Development Impact Fees program with a Commercial Linkage Fee for certain new activities and granting a CEQA exemption. The council also approved a $78,500 professional services agreement with RDC‑S111 (Studio One Eleven) for bus shelter design. They authorized a 4‑inch fire flow installation at the Hay Tree Public Market and approved the Five‑Year Capital Improvement Program for FY 2026‑30. Additionally, they approved an $8,000 budget adjustment and the Fifth Amendment to the City Manager’s employment agreement. All motions passed with AYES from Aguayo, Delgadillo, Cuellar Stallings, and Mayor Lemons; NOES none; Vice Mayor Olmos absent.

• Adopted Ordinance 1212 establishing Development Impact Fees program (AYes: Aguayo, Delgadillo, Cuellar Stallings, Lemons; Noes: none)
• Approved $78,500 professional services agreement with RDC‑S111 (Studio One Eleven) for bus shelter design (AYes: Aguayo, Delgadillo, Cuellar Stallings, Lemons; Noes: none)
• Authorized 4‑inch fire flow installation at Hay Tree Public Market by Doreck Construction (AYes: Aguayo, Delgadillo, Cuellar Stallings, Lemons; Noes: none)
• Approved Five‑Year Capital Improvement Program for FY 2026‑30 (AYes: Aguayo, Delgadillo, Cuellar Stallings, Lemons; Noes: none)
• Approved $8,000 budget adjustment and Fifth Amendment to City Manager’s employment agreement (AYes: Aguayo, Delgadillo, Cuellar Stallings, Lemons; Noes: none)
• Approved Consent Calendar Items 3‑7 (AYes: Aguayo, Delgadillo, Cuellar Stallings, Lemons; Noes: none)
• Introduced Ordinance 1214 with public hearing set for March 10, 2026 (AYes: Aguayo, Delgadillo, Cuellar Stallings, Lemons; Noes: none)
• Introduced Ordinance 1215 with public hearing set for March 10, 2026 (AYes: Aguayo, Delgadillo, Cuellar Stallings, Lemons; Noes: none)

City Council Meeting

The council will conduct a public hearing on Ordinance 1212, which proposes changes to the Development Impact Fee program, including new fees for public safety, parks, water, storm drain, transportation, affordable housing, and a commercial linkage fee. The council will also consider Resolution 26:008 adopting related nexus studies and fee schedules, and adopt the mid‑year budget adjustments (Resolution 26:007). Additional items include approval of a Community Benefits Agreement for the Go Store It project at 7342 Petterson Lane and several routine reports and consent‑calendar approvals.

• Ordinance 1212 – amend Development Impact Fee program and adopt CEQA exemption
• Resolution 26:008 – adopt nexus studies and fee schedule for the new impact fees
• Resolution 26:007 – approve mid‑year budget adjustments for FY 2025‑2026
• Community Benefits Agreement for Madison Capital Holdings/Go Store It project at 7342 Petterson Lane
• Acceptance of median enhancements on Alondra Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue (City Project No. 9435) and authorize payment to Marina Landscape, Inc.

The Paramount City Council approved several items by unanimous vote, including the FY 2025‑2026 midyear budget adjustments and a community benefits agreement for a development project. It also adopted the 2026 Legislative Platform with a wording amendment and moved a development impact fee ordinance to the February 24 agenda for future adoption.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 7‑10 (minutes, register of demands, treasurer’s report, median enhancements) – unanimous vote
• Accepted median enhancements work on Alondra Blvd and Rosecrans Ave and authorized payment – unanimous vote
• Adopted Resolution 26:007 approving FY 2025‑2026 midyear budget adjustments – unanimous vote
• Approved Community Benefits Agreement for Madison Capital Holdings/Go Store It Project at 7342 Petterson Lane – unanimous vote
• Adopted Resolution 26:005 approving the 2026 Legislative Platform (amended wording) – unanimous vote
• Moved Ordinance 1212 (Development Impact Fee Program) to the February 24 agenda for adoption – unanimous vote

Special Meeting

The Paramount City Council will receive an oral report on the special parcel tax tiering and its projected sales‑tax contribution, responding to a October 2025 revenue workshop inquiry. A second oral report will present the results of polling on a potential sales‑tax measure. Council members will provide direction to staff on both items.

• Oral report – special parcel tax tiering and sales‑tax contribution analysis (response to Oct 2025 revenue enhancement workshop)
• Oral report – results of potential sales‑tax measure polling

The council reviewed a staff analysis of parcel‑tax tiering and concluded the tax rate could not be fairly based on sales‑tax contribution levels. Council members expressed interest in exploring implementation strategies that would ease the immediate financial impact on property owners. The council also considered polling on a potential sales‑tax measure and voted not to move forward with that measure at this time. Staff was directed to continue pursuing a special parcel‑tax option.

• Concurred that parcel tax rate cannot be fairly based on sales‑tax contribution levels (no vote recorded)
• Decided not to move forward with a sales‑tax measure at this time (no vote recorded)
• Directed staff to pursue options for a special parcel‑tax measure to ease property‑owner impact (no vote recorded)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider resolutions to hold a general municipal election for two at-large council seats on June 2, 2026. The body is also reviewing updates to the city's sewer system management and home improvement guidelines.

• Resolutions to call for the June 2, 2026, General Municipal Election
• Agreement with Pacific Rim Automation, Inc. for SCADA maintenance and software programming
• Resolution 26:004 to approve the Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) Update
• Agreement with Clean Power Alliance for the Building Electrification Assistance Program
• Acceptance of work by Parsam Construction for the Dills Park Community Orchard (Project No. 9258)

The council approved several contracts, adopted the updated Sewer System Management Plan, accepted work on the Dills Park Community Orchard, and approved updated Home Improvement Program guidelines. It also adopted three resolutions calling a general municipal election for June 2 2026, establishing candidate‑statement regulations, and requesting consolidation with the statewide election. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Consent Calendar Items 2‑5 (5‑0)
• Approved agreement with Pacific Rim Automation for SCADA maintenance (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 26:004 approving Sewer System Management Plan update (5‑0)
• Approved agreement with Clean Power Alliance for Building Electrification Assistance (5‑0)
• Accepted work for Dills Park Community Orchard and authorized payment (5‑0)
• Approved updated Home Improvement Program guidelines (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 26:001 calling a General Municipal Election for June 2 2026 (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 26:002 adopting candidate‑statement regulations for elections (5‑0)

Goal Setting Workshop

The City Council will hold a presentation and discussion on a Good Governance and Goal Setting workshop. No formal actions or votes are listed for this item. The meeting also includes public comment time and adjournment.

• Presentation and discussion on Good Governance and Goal Setting workshop

The Paramount City Council met in an adjourned session on January 27, 2026 at the Clearwater Building. City Manager Moreno and facilitator Mike Egan led a governance and goal‑setting workshop reviewing 2025 accomplishments, 2026 department goals, and council priorities. No public comments were received and no actions or votes were taken. The meeting adjourned at 3:52 p.m.

City Council Meeting

The Paramount City Council will consider approving a citywide ban on short-term rentals, amending zoning for a property on Colorado Avenue, and allocating $203,400 for cybersecurity incident response. The meeting will also include the introduction of ordinances to incorporate Los Angeles County health and safety codes.

• Approve $203,400 for cybersecurity incident response
• Introduce ordinance to ban short-term rentals citywide
• Amend zoning for 15529 Colorado Avenue to Planned Development
• Introduce ordinance to incorporate LA County health and safety code
• Approve amendment to Hamilton Architects contract for museum project

The City Council adopted ordinances prohibiting short-term rentals citywide and approving a zone change at 15529 Colorado Avenue, along with other consent calendar items. It also approved a $203,400 budget adjustment for cybersecurity response services and ratified related contracts. The council introduced two ordinances incorporating county health and traffic codes, with public hearings set for February 10, 2026.

• Adopted Ordinance 1211 prohibiting short-term rentals citywide (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1210 changing zoning at 15529 Colorado Avenue from R-M to PD-PS (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1213 replacing C-3 architectural guidelines with commercial design guidelines (5-0)
• Approved $203,400 budget adjustment for cybersecurity response and ratified contracts with Infinity Technologies, Constangy, and Cybereason (5-0)
• Approved Driveway Expansion Program guidelines (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 1214 incorporating LA County Health and Safety Code, public hearing Feb 10, 2026 (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 1215 incorporating LA County Traffic Code, public hearing Feb 10, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 with Hamilton Architects for museum project, extending term to Oct 1, 2026 (5-0)

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.

The Paramount City Council adopted Resolution No. 25:009 declaring the Hay Tree property (16471 Paramount Blvd.) necessary for public purposes and authorizing its acquisition for the Civic Center Improvement Project, despite an objection letter from the property owner. The council also approved a $49,500 contract for median enhancements on Alondra Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue, and approved several other items including ordinances, project acceptances, and a Juneteenth holiday agreement with Teamsters Local 911.

• Adopted Resolution 25:009 to acquire Hay Tree property for Civic Center project (5-0)
• Awarded $49,500 contract to Marina Landscape, Inc. for median enhancements on Alondra and Rosecrans (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1194 incorporating County Traffic Code (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1195 incorporating County Health and Safety Code (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25:008 authorizing Juneteenth holiday agreement with Teamsters Local 911 (5-0)
• Approved disabled parking zone at 8421 Elburg Street (5-0)
• Approved Friday Night Pop-Up traffic control plans and equipment rental with Meridian Rapid Defense Group (5-0)
• Approved Education/Military Banner location changes (5-0)