PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 10, 2023
City of Paramount, 16400 Colorado Avenue, Paramount, CA 90723 CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the Paramount City Council was called to order by Mayor Isabel Aguayo at 6:00
p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 16400
Colorado Avenue, Paramount, California.
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:
Rocio Olaya, Paramount Road Runners Senior
Walking Club, led the pledge of allegiance.
INVOCATION: Pastor Ken Korver, Emmanuel Church, delivered the invocation.
ROLL CALL OF
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Present: Councilmember Peggy Lemons
Councilmember Brenda Olmos
Councilmember Vilma Cuellar Stallings
Vice Mayor Annette C. Delgadillo
Mayor Isabel Aguayo
STAFF PRESENT: John Moreno, City Manager
Elizabeth Martyn, Assistant City Attorney
Andrew Vialpando, Assistant City Manager
John Carver, Planning Director
Adriana Figueroa, Public Works Director
Magda Garcia, Senior Recreation Supervisor
Andres Gonzalez, Community Service Supervisor
David Johnson, Community Services Director
Kim Sao, Finance Director
Margarita Matson, Public Safety Director
Sol Bejarano, Management Analyst
Steve Coumparoules, Community Preservation Mgr.
Jocelyn Hernandez, Communications Specialist
Sarah Ho, Assistant Public Works Director
Pauline Jauregui, Comms. & Engagement Manager
John King, Assistant Planning Director
Nicole Lopez, HR Manager
Heidi Luce, City Clerk
Anthony Martinez, Financial Services Manager
Michelle Razo, Community Services Supervisor
Johnnie Rightmer, Building & Safety Manager
Celina Sanchez, Management Analyst
Melissa Torres, Communications Specialist
Eric Wosick, Assistant Public Safety Director
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PRESENTATIONS
1. VIDEO
A Night Under the Hay
Tree
CF 39.7
A video highlighting the City’s recent A Night Under
the Hay Tree Event was shown.
2. PRESENTATION
Mayor’s Award of
Excellence
CF 39.8
Mayor Aguayo presented the Mayor’s Award of
Excellence to Gus Exiga. Mr. Exiga was present to
accept the award and expressed sincere appreciation
for the recognition.
3. PROCLAMATION
National Breast Cancer
Awareness Month
CF 39.12
Mayor Aguayo, on behalf of the City Council,
proclaimed October as National Breast Cancer
Awareness Month. Nancy Gutzmer and Hector Lujan
from the American Cancer Society were present to
accept the proclamation.
4. PROCLAMATION
National Domestic
Violence Awareness
Month
CF 39.12
Mayor Aguayo, on behalf of the City Council,
proclaimed October as National Domestic Violence
Awareness Month.
5. PROCLAMATION
National Physical
Therapy Month
CF 39.12
Mayor Aguayo, on behalf of the City Council,
proclaimed October as National Physical Therapy
Month.
6. PROCLAMATION
Red Ribbon Week –
October 23-31
CF 39.12
Mayor Aguayo, on behalf of the City Council,
proclaimed October 23-31, 2023 as Red Ribbon
Week. Paramount Council of PTAs president Roxana
Resendiz and Private First Class Isaac Peredia,
along with other members of the Southeast County
Young Marines, were present to accept the
proclamation.
7. CERTIFICATES OF
RECOGNITION
Paramount Road
Runners Senior Walking
Club Aloha 5k 2023
Participants
CF 39.6
Mayor Aguayo, on behalf of the City Council,
presented certificates of recognition to the Paramount
Road Runners Senior Walking Club Aloha 5k 2023
participants. Ken and Pat Winiecki along with the
members of the Senior Walking Club that participated
in the 5k were present to accept certificates.
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8. PROCLAMATION
National Crime
Prevention Month
CF 39.12
Mayor Aguayo, on behalf of the City Council,
proclaimed October as National Crime Prevention
Month. Service Area Lieutenant Joe Morales, SAO
Sergeant Sergio Patino and Special Assignment
Deputies Acuna, Rodriguez, Valenzuela, Sepulveda
and Van Der Zanden were present to accept the
proclamation.
9. PROCLAMATION
Code Enforcement
Officer Appreciation
Week – October 9-13
CF 39.12
Mayor Aguayo, on behalf of the City Council,
proclaimed October 9-13, 2023 as Code Enforcement
Officer Appreciation Week. Senior Code Enforcement
Office Betty Castro, along with Code Enforcement
Officers Nancy Hamilton, Jovan Dillard, Enrique
Reynoso, and Sophia Lu were present to accept the
proclamation.
10. PROCLAMATION
National Community
Planning Month
CF 39.12
Mayor Aguayo, on behalf of the City Council,
proclaimed October as National Community Planning
Month. Planning Commission Chair Gordon
Weisenburger was present to accept the
proclamation.
11. CERTIFICATES OF
RECOGNITION
Good Corporate Citizens
/ Los Angeles County
Sanitation Districts
CF 39.6
Mayor Aguayo, on behalf of the City Council,
presented certificates to the Paramount businesses
that received the Los Angeles County Sanitation
Districts’ Good Corporate Citizens designation.
12. CERTIFICATE OF
RECOGNITION
Girl Scouts Founder’s
Day – October 31, 2023
CF 39.6
Mayor Aguayo, on behalf of the City Council,
presented a certificate recognizing Girls Scouts
Founder’s Day to two local Girl Scout troops. Nicole
Duckworth, leader of Troop No. 1613 and Brianna
Morales, leader of Troop No. 70883, along with
members of their respective troops were present to
accept the certificate.
13. RECOGNITION
City of Paramount
Retiree Chris Callard
CF 39.7
Mayor Aguayo, on behalf of the City Council,
recognized recent retiree Chris Callard and thanked
him for 23 years of dedicated service to the City.
At 6:55 p.m., Mayor Aguayo recessed the meeting for
a brief break. The meeting was called back to order at
7:05 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMENT UPDATES
CF 10.4 There were none.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CF 10.3 There were none.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilmember Lemons and
seconded by Councilmember Olmos to approve
Consent Calendar Items 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19 as
shown below. The motion was passed by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Lemons, Olmos,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Delgadillo;
and Mayor Aguayo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
14. APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
September 12 and
September 26, 2023
Approved
15. APPROVAL
Register of Demands
CF 47.2
Approved
16. AWARD OF
CONTRACT
Uniform Rental and
Laundry Services
Awarded the contract for uniform services to
Prudential Overall Supply, Commerce, CA and
authorize the City Manager or his designee to
execute the agreement.
17. APPROVAL
Amended Authorization
to Purchase a Graffiti
Truck
CF 82.3
1) Appropriated an additional $18,000 from the
available Equipment Replacement Fund Balance; and
2) Authorized the purchase of a graffiti truck from
National Auto Fleet Group, Watsonville, CA, in the
amended amount of $188,813.63
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18. ORDINANCE NO. 1175
(Adoption)
Approving Zoning
Ordinance Text
Amendment No. 31,
revising regulations
regarding development
review applications to
require public hearing
notifications in the City of
Paramount
CF109 ZOTA 31
Adopted Ordinance No. 1175.
19. APPROVAL
Authorization to
purchase Concrete
Picnic Benches and
Trash Receptacles from
QCP Corp. for
Paramount and Progress
Parks
CF 82
Authorized the purchase of 15 concrete picnic tables
and 10 concrete trash receptacles from QCP Corp. in
the amount of $64,856.57.
NEW BUSINESS
20. PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE NO. 1176
(Introduction)
Approving Zone Change
No. 246, a request to
change the official
Zoning Map from R-2
(Medium Density
Residential) to PD-PS
(Planned Development
with Performance
Standards)/SingleFamily Residential at
16305 Hunsaker Avenue
CF 109 ZC NO 246
Management Analyst Bejarano gave the report and
presented a Power Point presentation.
Mayor Aguayo opened the public hearing.
Mayor Aguayo asked if there was anyone in the
audience wishing to testify. There being no one in the
audience wishing to testify, it was moved by
Councilmember Cuellar Stallings and seconded by
Councilmember Olmos to close the public hearing.
The motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Lemons, Olmos,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Delgadillo;
and Mayor Aguayo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
In response to Councilmember Olmos, staff
confirmed that adequate parking will be available.
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It was moved by Councilmember Olmos and
seconded by Councilmember Lemons to read by title
only, waive further reading, introduce Ordinance No.
1176, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT, APPROVING ZONE
CHANGE NO. 246, CHANGING THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP FROM R-2 (MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL) TO PD-PS (PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT WITH PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS)/SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AT
16305 HUNSAKER AVENUE TO ALLOW THE
DISPOSITION OF THE PROPERTY TO A
NONPROFIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING
DEVELOPER AND THE SUBDIVISION OF THE
PROPERTY INTO TWO PARCELS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF ONE SINGLE-FAMILY HOME
ON EACH RESULTING PROPERTY FOR THE
FUTURE SALE TO INCOME-QUALIFYING
HOUSEHOLDS,” and place it on the November 14,
2023 agenda for adoption. The motion was passed by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Lemons, Olmos,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Delgadillo;
and Mayor Aguayo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
21. PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE NO. 1177
(Introduction)
Approving Development
Agreement No. 23-1 with
Daniel Freedman/Jeffer
Mangels Butler &
Mitchell, LLC for Sobeida
Filippi for the
Construction,
Installation, and
Operation of a FreewayOriented Digital Billboard
on Vacant Land North of
Rosecrans Avenue,
between the Los
Angeles River and 710
Freeway [Assessor
City Manager Moreno reported that the applicant has
requested that the public hearing on this item be
continued to the November 14, 2023 City Council
meeting.
Mayor Aguayo opened the public hearing and asked
if there was anyone in the audience wishing to testify.
There being no one in the audience wishing to testify,
it was moved by Councilmember Cuellar Stallings
and seconded by Councilmember Lemons to
continue the public hearing to November 14, 2023.
The motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
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Parcel Number 6236-
035-013] in the M-2
(Heavy Manufacturing)
Zone
CF 43.1220
AYES: Councilmembers Lemons, Olmos,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Delgadillo;
and Mayor Aguayo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
22. PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE NO. 1178
(Introduction)
Repealing Interim
Urgency Ordinance No.
1157 and approving
Zoning Ordinance Text
Amendment No. 32,
implementing the
provisions of Senate Bill
9 CF NOs 109 ZOTA 32,
109 ZOTA 26, 109 ZOTA
24, 109 ZOTA 29
Planning Director Carver gave the report and
presented a Power Point presentation.
Mayor Aguayo opened the public hearing.
Mayor Aguayo asked if there was anyone in the
audience wishing to testify. There being no one in the
audience wishing to testify, it was moved by
Councilmember Lemons and seconded by Vice
Mayor Delgadillo to close the public hearing. The
motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Lemons, Olmos,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Delgadillo;
and Mayor Aguayo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
It was moved by Councilmember Cuellar Stallings
and seconded by Councilmember Lemons to read by
title only, waive further reading, introduce Ordinance
No. 1178, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT,
REPEALING INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO.
1157, APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT
AMENDMENT NO. 32, AMENDING SECTION
17.04.010 (DEFINITIONS), ADDING SECTION
17.08.020(I), AND ADDING SECTION 17.08.140 TO
TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE PARAMOUNT
MUNICIPAL CODE, IMPLEMENTING THE
PROVISIONS OF SENATE BILL 9 FOR THE CITY
OF PARAMOUNT,” and place it on the November 14,
2023 agenda for adoption. The motion was passed by
the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers Lemons, Olmos,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Delgadillo;
and Mayor Aguayo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
23. REPORT
Citywide Landscaped
Median Enhancements
(City Project No. 9453)
Public Works Director Figueroa gave the report.
a) APPROVAL
Professional Services
Agreement with
Michael Baker
International for
Landscape Design
Services for Median
Enhancements (City
Project No. 9453)
CF 43.1218
It was moved by Councilmember Lemons and
seconded by Councilmember Cuellar Stallings to: 1)
Appropriate an additional $43,750 from the available
general fund balance and; 2) approve the
professional services agreement with Michael Baker
International for landscape design services for
Median Enhancements (City Project No. 9453) and
Authorize the Mayor or her designee to execute the
agreement. The motion was passed by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Lemons, Olmos,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Delgadillo;
and Mayor Aguayo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
b) APPROVAL
Creation of and
Appointments to a
City Council Ad Hoc
Committee on
Median
Enhancements
CF 27.33
Mayor Aguayo recommended the appointment of
Councilmember Lemons and Councilmember Cuellar
Stallings to the Ad Hoc Committee on Median
Enhancements.
It was moved by Councilmember Olmos and
seconded by Vice Mayor Delgadillo to approve the
Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Councilmember
Lemons and Councilmember Cuellar Stallings to the
Ad Hoc Committee on Median Enhancements. The
motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Lemons, Olmos,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Delgadillo;
and Mayor Aguayo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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24. APPROVAL
Professional Services
Agreement with Ambient
Pro for Sound and Stage
Production Services for
the Holiday Tree Lighting
Event
CF 43.1219
Community Services Director Johnson gave the
report and presented a PowerPoint presentation.
It was moved by Councilmember Olmos and
seconded by Councilmember Lemons to approve the
agreement with Ambient Pro in the amount not to
exceed $43,200 for sound and stage production
services at the Holiday Tree Lighting event and
authorize the City Manager or his designee to
execute the agreement. The motion was passed by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Lemons, Olmos,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Delgadillo;
and Mayor Aguayo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY NEW
BUSINESS
None.
COMMENTS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmembers
Councilmember Cuellar Stallings reported on her
attendance at the Gateway Cities Council of
Governments board meeting where Supervisor
Janice Hahn gave an update on her upcoming budget
and the West Santa Ana Branch Railway naming
contest. She also reported that she attended the Our
Lady of the Rosary parade and procession, the Elks
Club barbeque and the Latina Caucuses 50th Gala.
Lastly, she reported that she has received complaints
about people riding e-bikes and not obeying traffic
laws and asked if they are subject to traffic laws.
Public Safety Director encouraged residents to report
such activity.
Councilmember Lemons responded to recent social
media posts about reported odor and explained
AQMD’s policy and process for responding to odor
complaints. She reported that the Homeless Ad Hoc
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Committee met recently and is exploring options for
additional temporary housing and mental health
services. Lastly, she reminded the public about the
upcoming Public Safety Expo and apologized that
she won’t be able to make it because she will be
celebrating a family milestone event.
Councilmember Olmos commended staff for their
quick action in addressing the recent social media
posts related to the odor issue. She expressed
appreciation to her colleagues for attending the
SELACO 40th Anniversary Luncheon. She also noted
that SELACO will be hosting a regional job fair on
October 20th at Apollo Park in Downey. She reported
on her attendance at the Coffee with a Cop event at
Horchateria Rio Luna and Chats & Snacks with the
Mayor near Roosevelt School. Lastly, she asked for
an update on the street racing incidents that occurred
over the past weekend. Lieutenant Morales provided
an update on the LASD response to the recent
incidents and provided statistics on recent arrests
made and citations issued.
Vice Mayor Delgadillo reported on her attendance at
the PUSD College and Career Fair, the Elks Lodge
Barbeque and the Our Lady of the Rosary Annual
Fiesta and procession.
Mayor Aguayo commented that she observed a street
racing incident this past weekend in Buena Park as
well and thanked the Sheriff’s Department for the
quick response to the incidents in Paramount and for
keeping Paramount residents safe. She also thanked
staff for their diligence in responding to the odor
complaints that were circulating on social media. She
commented that at the Chats & Snack with the Mayor
held near Roosevelt School, residents expressed
concern about cars speeding in the neighborhood,
and suggested returning to the larger, red apples for
the Santa Train. Lastly, she thanked Congresswoman
Barragan Diaz for hosting a job fair in the City.
Staff
City Manager Moreno thanked the City Council for
recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness month.
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Mayor Aguayo recessed the City Council meeting at
7:53 p.m. to convene the meeting of the Successor
Agency for the Paramount Redevelopment Agency.
The City Council meeting was called back to order at
7:54 p.m. and the City Council recessed into closed
session to discuss the matter listed below on the
closed session agenda.
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of
subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: One (1) case
The City Council voted to join the litigation
challenging Los Angeles zero bail schedule and
contribute up to $10,000 to support litigation. The title of the litigation is City of Whittier, Artesia, Covina, Downey, et al vs. Los Angeles County Superior Court
and a number of named judges.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -
EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: SHADOWOOD DEVELOPMENT v.
CITY OF PARAMOUNT; Case No. 22STCV09407.
The City Council considered a variety of approaches
and at this time there is no reportable action.
Mayor Aguayo called the City Council meeting back
to order in open session at 8:49 p.m. and Assistant
City Attorney Martyn reported the actions listed
above.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
City Council, Mayor Aguayo adjourned the meeting at
8:50 p.m. to a meeting on October 24, 2023 at 5:00
p.m.
/s/ Isabel Aguayo
Isabel Aguayo, Mayor
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ATTEST:
/s/ Heidi Luce
Heidi Luce, City Clerk
APPROVED; November 14, 2023
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