Paramount public meetings in 2024

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss updating housing development regulations to incorporate objective design standards citywide. The body is also deciding on several municipal contracts, parking installations, and the implementation of a business license tax.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 1191 to revise residential zoning design standards
• Agreement with Hamilton Architects, Inc. for the Paramount Saw Community Rooms and Museum project not to exceed $70,400
• Contract award to A&G Sales for Water Well 16 fencing in the amount of $36,807.80
• Ordinance 1190 prohibiting the storage of personal property in public areas
• Resolution 24:043 implementing phased-in collection of business license tax per Measure LR

The Paramount City Council unanimously approved a consent calendar including a salary schedule amendment, two disabled parking zones, a design services agreement, an ordinance prohibiting storage of personal property in public areas, and several other items. In new business, the council introduced Ordinance No. 1191, a zoning text amendment to incorporate objective design standards for housing developments citywide, and adopted resolutions declaring the November 5, 2024 special election results and implementing phased-in business license tax collection under Measure LR. The council also directed staff to draft an ordinance to extend mobile food vending hours and increase distance requirements between vendors.

• Adopted Resolution 24:041 amending comprehensive salary schedule (5-0)
• Approved disabled parking zones at 7615 Jefferson St. and 13939 Ruther Ave. (5-0)
• Approved $70,400 agreement with Hamilton Architects for Paramount Saw Community Rooms/Museum design (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1190 prohibiting storage of personal property in public areas (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 1191 for objective design standards in residential zones, placed on Jan. 14, 2025 agenda (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24:042 declaring results of Nov. 5, 2024 special election (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24:043 implementing phased-in business license tax collection per Measure LR (5-0)
• Directed staff to draft ordinance extending mobile food vending hours by one hour and requiring 100-ft distance between vendors

Special City Council Meeting

The council will consider approving a Master Legal Services Agreement with the law firm Richards, Watson & Gershon. The agreement would cover City Attorney services for an initial three‑year term starting December 4, 2024, with automatic renewals unless terminated by either party. The Mayor would be authorized to execute the agreement if approved.

• Approve Master Legal Services Agreement with Richards, Watson & Gershon for City Attorney services (initial three‑year term, automatic renewals)
• Authorize Mayor to execute the agreement

City Council Special Meeting (Closed Session)

The Paramount City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting to consider two items under Government Code Section 54957(b)(1): a public employment action and a public employee appointment, both for the position of City Attorney. These actions require confidentiality and will be decided without public discussion. The meeting is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on November 19, 2024 at the Clearwater Building.

• Public employment action for City Attorney (Gov. Code §54957(b)(1))
• Public employee appointment for City Attorney (Gov. Code §54957(b)(1))

City Council Meeting

The Paramount City Council will consider several routine items, including approval of October meeting minutes, the register of demands, and the Treasurer's report. It will approve the carryover of $40,444,577 in unspent capital‑improvement budget to FY 2024‑25 and an amendment with SOFFA Electric, Inc. for additional water‑well services costing $49,650 (agreement amount $49,615). The council will also conduct a public hearing on Resolution 24:040 to increase fees for development‑related services and adopt a master fee schedule, introduce Ordinance 1190 prohibiting personal property storage in public areas, and approve a five‑year Capital Improvement Project plan for FY 2025‑29.

• Approve carryover of $40,444,577 unspent CIP budget from FY 2023‑24 to FY 2024‑25
• Approve Amendment No. 2 with SOFFA Electric, Inc.: appropriate $49,650 and agree to $49,615 for water‑well electrical services
• Public hearing on Resolution 24:040 to increase development‑service fees and adopt a master fee schedule
• Introduce Ordinance 1190 to prohibit storage of personal property in public areas (to be placed on Dec 17 agenda)
• Approve five‑year Capital Improvement Project plan for fiscal years 2025‑29

City Council Special Meeting (Closed Session)

The Paramount City Council will convene a special closed session on November 7, 2024, to discuss public employment matters and appointments, specifically regarding the City Attorney. The meeting is scheduled for 3:45 p.m. at City Hall.

• Closed session for public employment and appointment of City Attorney
• Special meeting on November 7, 2024 at 3:45 p.m.
• Meeting location: City Hall, 16400 Colorado Avenue
• Adjournment to a regular meeting on November 12, 2024

The City Council held a special closed-session meeting to discuss the appointment of a City Attorney. After the closed session, the Council unanimously directed staff to schedule interviews with the two highest-ranked firms. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Directed staff to schedule interviews with top two City Attorney firms (unanimous)

City Council Special Meeting (Closed Session)

The Paramount City Council is holding a special closed session to discuss public employment and the appointment of the City Attorney. No public action is scheduled for this meeting.

• Closed session for City Attorney appointment
• Closed session for public employment matters
• Next regular meeting scheduled for November 12, 2024

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a five-year agreement with Long Beach Transit and discuss a Cost Allocation and User Fee Study. The body is also reviewing permits for live entertainment at two Alondra Boulevard locations.

• Contract for 'Shopping Under the Lights' traffic control services with AWP Safety for $13,314.50
• Five-year agreement with Long Beach Transit for fixed route, Dial-A-Lift, and other transit programs
• Amendment to Psomas agreement for West Santa Ana Bikeway Trail Phase II engineering services not to exceed $37,955
• Live entertainment permit requests for Cate's Corner (8400 Alondra Blvd) and Mr. J's Bar (7824 Alondra Blvd)
• Discussion of Cost Allocation Plan and User Fee Study analysis

City Council Meeting

The Paramount City Council will vote on a loan of up to $2,282,500 to refinance redevelopment agency bonds. It will also adopt a zoning change to permit a supermarket and restaurants at 15101 Paramount Boulevard, and approve several contract amendments and a major traffic‑safety contract. Additional items include approvals of various permits, agreements, and resolutions related to city services and projects.

• Resolution SAPRA 24:002 – authorizes loan up to $2,282,500 for Paramount Redevelopment Agency bond repayment
• Ordinance 1189 – zone change to allow a supermarket and three restaurants at 15101 Paramount Boulevard
• Amendment No. 1 with Vidiflo, LLC – $25,000 ERF appropriation and up to $22,000 for new Cablecast server
• Amendment No. 2 with Craftwater Engineering – $79,750 from Measure W for Spane Park stormwater capture design
• Contract for traffic safety improvements – $139,800 appropriated, $848,888 contract to Elecnor Belco Electric

City Council Special Meeting (Closed Session)

The Paramount City Council will meet in a closed session on October 1, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. The agenda item is a conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation. The notice cites Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and references two cases. No other matters are listed for discussion.

• Conference with legal counsel – anticipated litigation (two cases)

City Council Meeting

The Paramount City Council will consider and vote on a range of agenda items, including routine approvals of past meeting minutes and a register of demands. The council will also adopt a zoning amendment for manufacturing zones, approve transfer agreements with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for the Safe, Clean Water program, and award contracts for council chamber improvements and a multi‑use path project.

• Approve transfer agreements with Los Angeles County Flood Control District for the Safe, Clean Water program (Spane Park, Progress Park, Municipal)
• Appropriate $4,650 for amendment to the Santa Fe Springs traffic signal, street name, and highway lighting maintenance agreement
• Adopt Ordinance 1188 amending manufacturing zone regulations in the M‑1 and M‑2 zones
• Award Council Chamber improvement contracts: $88,890 for new fixed seating and workstation, $46,707 for new flooring
• Approve $749,487 contract for West Paramount Utility Easement Multi‑Use Path Phase 1 and appropriate $50,000 from Measure R

The City Council approved a zone change for 15101 Paramount Boulevard to allow a supermarket and three restaurants, introduced Ordinance No. 1189 for adoption on October 8, 2024. The council also approved the Homebuyer Opportunity Program guidelines with a recapture provision, awarded contracts for council chamber improvements and a multi-use path design, and continued a public hearing on a digital billboard development agreement to October 8, 2024.

• Approved Zone Change No. 244 for 15101 Paramount Blvd (supermarket and 3 restaurants) (4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1189 for adoption on Oct 8, 2024 (4-0)
• Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration for Zone Change No. 244 (4-0)
• Approved Homebuyer Opportunity Program guidelines with recapture provision (4-0)
• Awarded $88,890 contract to Sierra School Equipment for council chamber seating (4-0)
• Awarded $46,707 contract to Mohawk for council chamber flooring (4-0)
• Awarded $749,487 contract to Psomas for West Paramount Utility Easement Multi-Use Path design (4-0)
• Continued public hearing on digital billboard development agreement to Oct 8, 2024 (4-0)

City Council Meeting

The council will vote on several contracts and appropriations, including a $318,792 Spane Park improvement contract and $1.023 M for citywide landscape maintenance services. It will also adopt Ordinance 1187 for electronic filing of campaign‑finance disclosures, appoint alternates to regional water and clean‑power boards, and hold a public hearing on a manufacturing‑zone zoning amendment that will be placed on the September 10 agenda.

• Award contract for Spane Park Facility Improvements – $318,792; appropriate $52,000 from Capital Project Fund
• Ordinance 1187 – add Chapter 2.08 for electronic and paperless filing of Fair Political Practices Commission disclosures
• Amendment No. 3 to Michael Baker International for median enhancements – $14,880; appropriate $15,000 from Measure R
• Landscape maintenance contracts – appropriate $1.023 M ( $515,200 Gas Tax, $507,800 General Funds) and award contracts to SGD Enterprises ($690,174.44/yr) and Azteca Landscape ($1,007,706.32/yr)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 1188 – zoning amendment revising manufacturing (M‑1, M‑2) zone regulations, to be placed on Sep 10 agenda

City Council Meeting

The City Council is deciding on several infrastructure contracts, including street resurfacing and park irrigation. The body is also discussing the discontinuation of a drone pilot program and a new ordinance for electronic campaign finance filing.

• Award of $1,477,355 contract to Sequel Contractors, Inc. for Neighborhood Street Resurfacing
• Award of $385,000 contract to Saldana Landscape District for irrigation renovation at Ralph C. Dills Park
• Proposed discontinuation of LASD Drone Deployment Pilot Program and reallocation of $30,000
• Award of $132,007 contract to SGD Enterprises for Water Well 16 Perimeter Landscape
• Introduction of Ordinance 1187 for electronic filing of campaign finance disclosure statements

Legislative Process Workshop

The City Council will convene an adjourned meeting to conduct an oral report and overview of the legislative process. The session is scheduled for August 6, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber.

• Oral report: Overview of legislative process
• Public comments period
• Meeting adjourned to August 13, 2024

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on potentially placing a measure on the November 5, 2024 ballot to change the business license tax to a gross receipts tax. The body will also consider the sale of city-owned property and the use of public safety grant funds.

• Proposed ballot measure to revise business license tax to a gross receipts tax
• Purchase and Sale Agreement for city property at 15538 Colorado Avenue for $650,000
• Use of $179,600 in COPS grant funding for additional patrols and services
• Oral report on business license tax measure polling results
• Oral report on Water Well 16 backwash tank wrap

City Council Meeting

The council will review several service contracts and project amendments. Key items include a public hearing regarding delinquent refuse collection charges and a contract for downtown holiday decorations. The agenda also includes design agreements for the Century Greenway project.

• $211,775 contract for Downtown Holiday Lighting and Decorations with Christmas Brothers
• $150,000 HOME-ARP program contract with Family Promise of South Bay
• Public hearing on tax assessment of delinquent refuse collection charges
• $45,000 agreement with Studio One Eleven for Century Greenway project design
• $80,250 renewal of service agreement with Care Solace, Inc.

Workshop

The City Council will receive an oral report concerning a new website design. The meeting includes standard procedures for public comments and roll call.

• Oral report on new website design

City Council Meeting

The Paramount City Council will consider several contracts and budget amendments during this meeting. Items include funding for art statues at Paramount Pond and the Al Fresco Dining Program. The council will also review annual public safety agreements and law enforcement services.

• $300,000 appropriation for reinforcing and replacing art statues at Paramount Pond
• $263,000 contract for Al Fresco Dining Program construction services
• Five-year municipal law enforcement services agreement with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
• Approval of annual public safety agreements including Community Prosecutor and Southwest Security
• $49,051.33 contract for cardio and weight room fitness equipment

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider adopting the 2024-2025 municipal operating and capital improvement budget. The agenda also includes several contract approvals for community center renovations, a new art statue, and development impact fee studies.

• Agreement with Studio One-Eleven for $827,355 for Paramount Park Community Center expansion
• Appropriation of $70,262.50 for a replacement bronze art statue at Paramount Pond
• Agreement with Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. not to exceed $215,850 for a development impact fee study
• Contract amendment for Veterans Memorial Circle increasing the amount by $59,671.20
• Establishment of a $1,169,706,811 appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

Paramount Housing Authority

The Paramount Housing Authority will meet to adopt the fiscal year 2024-2025 annual budget. The board will also review and approve meeting minutes from April 9 and May 21, 2024.

• Adoption of Resolution HA 1-24 for the FY 2024-2025 annual budget
• $300,000 appropriation for Affordable Housing Projects
• Approval of April 9 and May 21, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review a rezoning request for 8225 Alondra Boulevard and the development of two affordable homes on Hunsaker Avenue. The agenda also includes contracts for after-school services and parking lot renovations at Dills Park. Additionally, the council will consider updates to refuse collection fees and air monitoring funding.

• Contract award of $1,040,600.20 for Dills Park parking lot renovation
• Agreement with Think Together for after-school services totaling $632,287.91
• Development of two affordable homes at 16305 Hunsaker Avenue via Habitat for Humanity
• Purchase of park monument signs in the amount of $110,060
• Ordinance 1186 regarding a zone change for 8225 Alondra Boulevard

Budget Workshop

The City Council is conducting a workshop to introduce the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. This includes a review of the Successor Agency's proposed budget for the same period. Both items are scheduled for further consideration at the June 11, 2024 meeting.

• Introduction of the Fiscal Year 2024–2025 Proposed Budget
• Introduction of the FY 2024-25 Proposed Successor Agency Budget

Paramount Housing Authority

The Paramount Housing Authority held an adjourned meeting to discuss the introduction of the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024–2025. The body recommended continuing the budget review and consideration of adoption at the June 11, 2024, meeting.

• Introduction of the Fiscal Year 2024–2025 Proposed Housing Authority Budget

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review contracts for restroom renovations at the City Yard and Dills Park. A public hearing is scheduled regarding a zoning change for 8225 Alondra Boulevard. The council will also discuss community development grant action plans.

• $363,363 contract for City Yard Restroom Renovation
• $213,975.12 contract for Dills Park Renovation – New Restroom
• Zoning change request for 8225 Alondra Boulevard
• $83,200 agreement with SOFFA Electric, Inc. for water well services
• $21,000 agreement with Pureflow Filtration Div. for water well services

City Council / Development Review Board

The joint meeting will receive and file the Residential Objective Design Standards. The bodies will also provide direction regarding these standards.

• Residential Objective Design Standards

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several items including a $11.2 million advanced metering infrastructure project and various housing allocation plan amendments. The agenda also includes a zoning change for Vermont Avenue and multiple contract awards for city improvements.

• Award of $401,980.00 contract to Bishop, Inc. for Substation Roofing Replacement
• Ordinance 1185: Rezoning 15943-15953 Vermont Avenue from Light Manufacturing to Multiple-Family Residential
• Purchase of a forklift from Select Equipment Sales, Inc. for $55,801.90
• Authorization of $11,236,354 for Advanced Metering Infrastructure project via lease agreement
• Amendment to Michael Baker International for Median Enhancements totaling an additional $14,200

City Council Meeting

The City Council will certify March 5 election results and administer oaths of office to elected members. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding a zoning change on Vermont Avenue.

• Selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor for the 2024-2025 term
• Adoption of Resolution 24:006 declaring March 5 election results
• Ordinance 1184 regarding official city seal, logos, and insignias
• Public hearing for Ordinance 1185/Zone Change 247 to change zoning from light manufacturing to multiple-family residential at 15943-15953 Vermont Avenue
• Amendment to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Project Expenditure Plan

Paramount Housing Authority

The Paramount Housing Authority will hold a regular meeting to conduct administrative business. The agenda includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and a reorganization to select a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Approval of June 27, 2023, meeting minutes
• Reorganization for selection of Chair and Vice Chair

Paramount Industrial Development Authority

The Authority will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and conduct a reorganization to select a Chair and Vice Chair. The agenda contains no other business items.

• Approval of April 11, 2023 minutes
• Reorganization for selection of Chair and Vice Chair

Paramount Parking Authority

The Paramount Parking Authority will hold a regular meeting to conduct organizational business. The agenda includes the approval of previous minutes and the selection of a new Chair and Vice Chair.

• Approval of April 11, 2023 minutes
• Reorganization: Selection of Chair and Vice Chair

Paramount Public Financing Authority

The Paramount Public Financing Authority will meet to approve minutes from April 11, 2023. The meeting also includes a reorganization to select a new Chair and Vice Chair.

• Approval of April 11, 2023 minutes
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several infrastructure contracts, including major projects for arterial street resurfacing and alley improvements. The agenda also includes discussions on updating the business license tax ordinance and allocating funds for park playground projects.

• $1,244,233 contract award to Sequel Contractors, Inc. for Arterial Street Resurfacing
• $375,710 contract award to Terra Pave, Inc. for Alley Improvements
• Agreement with American Red Cross for use of city facilities during emergencies
• $200,000 increase in grant revenue for the PEP Scholarship Program
• Purchase of gym curtain divider and sports bleachers from BSN Sports

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review ordinances to establish revised regulations for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior ADUs across all residential zones. The meeting also includes reviews of updates to the municipal code regarding health, safety, and traffic codes.

• Ordinance 1183: New regulations for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior ADUs citywide
• Contract award to AMTEK Construction for LED Lighting Conversion in the amount of $79,933
• Contract award to Mobile Illumination, Inc. for Friday Night Market Lights in the amount of $24,916
• Ordinance 1179: Incorporation of the County Health and Safety Code into the municipal code
• Ordinance 1180: Incorporation of the County Traffic Code into the municipal code

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review zoning changes for accessory dwelling units and discuss future self-storage facilities in the city. The agenda also includes approvals for various service contracts and midyear budget adjustments.

• Zoning ordinance amendment for ADUs and JADUs to comply with state law
• $485,931 contract for City Yard office furniture and storage solutions
• Agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for intersection cameras up to $40,500
• $37,588.47 agreement for audio-visual renovation at Spane Park PEP Learning Center
• IT management services amendment with Infinity Technologies

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider zoning changes for residential developments on Orizaba Avenue and Colorado Avenue. The agenda also includes updates to municipal codes regarding county health and traffic regulations. Additionally, the council will review contracts for neighborhood patrol services and gymnasium audio renovations.

• Rezoning 16261 Orizaba Avenue for 10 single-family homes
• $110,880 contract amendment for neighborhood patrol services
• General Plan amendment for 15529 Colorado Avenue
• $55,355 contract for traffic control services at a 5K/1K event
• $47,435 agreement for audio system renovation at Paramount Park Gymnasium

City Council Special Meeting

The Paramount City Council will hold a special meeting on January 30, 2024. The agenda includes a period for public comments and a closed session regarding the performance evaluation of the City Manager.

• Public comments
• Closed session: City Manager performance evaluation

Joint Meeting with Paramount Unified School District Board of Trustees

The Paramount City Council and PUSD Board of Education are holding a joint meeting. The agenda includes discussions regarding improving communications, safety and wellness, and community event participation.

• Discussion on improving communications
• Discussion on safety and wellness
• Discussion on school, city, and community event participation

City Council Workshop

The City Council will conduct a workshop regarding city council governance and goals. This session is an adjourned meeting.

• City Council Governance and Goals Workshop discussion

City Council Meeting

The Paramount City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a general plan amendment and zone change. The meeting also includes several contract awards for park construction, traffic safety, and aquatic services.

• Public hearing for rezoning commercial land to single-family residential
• $2,570,000 contract award for Dills Park Orchard
• $518,888 contract for traffic safety improvements
• $300,700 agreement for aquatic services from Premier Aquatics
• Installation of stop signs at Jackson Street and Indiana Avenue