Peggy Lemons,
Councilmember
Brenda Olmos,
Councilmember
Vilma Cuellar Stallings,
Councilmember
Isabel Aguayo,
Mayor
Annette C. Delgadillo,
Vice Mayor
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Peggy Lemons,
Councilmember
Brenda Olmos,
Councilmember
Vilma Cuellar Stallings,
Councilmember
Isabel Aguayo,
Mayor
Annette C. Delgadillo,
Vice Mayor
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Peggy Lemons,
Councilmember
Brenda Olmos,
Councilmember
Vilma Cuellar Stallings,
Councilmember
Isabel Aguayo,
Mayor
Annette C. Delgadillo,
Vice Mayor
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS
OCTOBER 24, 2023
CITY OF PARAMOUNT
CRIME PREVENTION MONTH RECAP
PRESENTATION ITEM NO. #
Peggy Lemons,
Councilmember
Brenda Olmos,
Councilmember
Vilma Cuellar Stallings,
Councilmember
Isabel Aguayo,
Mayor
Annette C. Delgadillo,
Vice Mayor
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMENT UPDATES
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Peggy Lemons,
Councilmember
Brenda Olmos,
Councilmember
Vilma Cuellar Stallings,
Councilmember
Isabel Aguayo,
Mayor
Annette C. Delgadillo,
Vice Mayor
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PUBLIC COMMENTS
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Peggy Lemons,
Councilmember
Brenda Olmos,
Councilmember
Vilma Cuellar Stallings,
Councilmember
Isabel Aguayo,
Mayor
Annette C. Delgadillo,
Vice Mayor
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CONSENT CALENDAR
OCTOBER 24, 2023
CITY OF PARAMOUNT
PARAMOUNT ROTARY CLUB
ITEM NO. 4
CITY OF PARAMOUNT ITEM NO. 4
• Rotary is an organization of business and
professional Individuals
• United worldwide to provide humanitarian
service
• Encourage high ethical standards in all
vocations and help build goodwill and peace in
the world.
• The Wheel's Origins
• The Rotary wheel, with its iconic gear-like
design, traces its roots back to Rotary's
founding in 1905.
ABOUT
CITY OF PARAMOUNT ITEM NO. 4
Mission
• We provide service to others
• Promote integrity
• Advance world understanding,
goodwill, and peace through our
fellowship of business,
professional, and community
leaders.
Vision
• Together, we see a world where
people unite and take action to
create lasting change — across
the globe, in our communities,
and in ourselves.
Mission & Vision
CITY OF PARAMOUNT
ROTARY CLUB OF PARAMOUNT
ITEM NO. 4
• Rotary Club Models — All clubs share similar values and a passion for service, but no two clubs are the same because each community has its own unique needs. • First Chartered in 1954
• District 5280 – Club #755
• 69 years old
• Among the oldest clubs in District 5280
• Club President – Linda Timmons
• The Rotary Club of paramount is a leading humanitarian service organization in the City of Paramount.
• Our members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service.
CITY OF PARAMOUNT ITEM NO. 4
YOUTH PROGRAMS
• Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) - RYLA is a leadership development program for young people who want to learn new skills, build their confidence, and have fun • Interact Club - Bring together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self. Find out how serious leadership can be seriously fun.
• Rotary Community Corps – This is a way to find community solutions to community challenges, Rotary Community Corps unites Rotary members with nonmembers to make a positive difference.
• Rotary Peace Fellowships - Each year, Rotary selects up to 130 professionals from around the world to receive fully funded academic fellowships at our Rotary Peace Centers. • Rotary Youth Exchange -Rotary Youth Exchange builds peace one young person at a time. Students learn a new language, discover another culture, and truly become global citizens.
CITY OF PARAMOUNT ITEM NO. 4
ABOUT THE PARAMOUNT ROTARY
• Consider This Your Official Invitation to Visit the
Rotary Club of Paramount
We meet on
Tuesdays at 12:10 PM
Progress Park Conference Room
15500 Downey Ave
Paramount, 90723
CITY OF PARAMOUNT
PARAMOUNT ROTARY CLUB
ITEM NO. 4
CITY OF PARAMOUNT
MARCH 5, 2024
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
ITEM NO. 5
CITY OF PARAMOUNT ITEM NO. 5
MARCH 5, 2024 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Election Day:
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
On the Ballot:
Three (3) Members of the City Council
Nomination Period:
Monday, November 13, 2023 through
Friday, December 8, 2023
CITY OF PARAMOUNT ITEM NO. 5
March 5, 2024 General Municipal Election:
Calling the Election and other necessary steps:
Resolution No. 23:033
Calling the Election
Resolution No. 23:034
Adopting Regulations for Candidate
Statements
Resolution No. 23:035
Requesting Consolidation & County Services
CITY OF PARAMOUNT
STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
RECOMMENDED
ACTION
ITEM NO. 5
Read by title only and adopt:
a) Resolution No. 23:033 – Calling the Election
b) Resolution No. 23:034 – Candidate Statement Regulations c) Resolution No. 23:035 – Consolidation and County Services Adoption of these resolutions aligns with Strategic Outcome No. 6:
Efficient, Effective, and Fiscally Responsible
CITY OF PARAMOUNT
MARCH 5, 2024
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
ITEM NO. 5
CITY OF PARAMOUNT
AWARD OF CONTRACT
HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
15145 CASTANA AVENUE
ITEM NO. 6
CITY OF PARAMOUNT ITEM NO. 6
• Award of contract for housing rehabilitation
construction services through the Home
Improvement Program
• 15145 Castana Avenue
• Program provides repairs for owner-occupied
single-family detached homes and mobile homes
on fixed foundations
• Household must qualify as low-to-moderate
income
• Federal HOME funds
• The city contributes 80% or 90% of construction
cost and the property owner contributes 20% or
10%
Background
CITY OF PARAMOUNT ITEM NO. 6
AWARD OF CONTRACT
VV&G was selected as the lowest qualified bidder
The work ($39,035.00) to be completed at the residence includes the following:
• Install new water heater
• Apply new stucco color coat
• Install new windows
• Roof repairs
CITY OF PARAMOUNT ITEM NO. 6
15145 CASTANA AVENUE
CITY OF PARAMOUNT
STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
RECOMMENDED
ACTION
ITEM NO. 6
Award the contract for construction services to VV&G in the total amount of $39,035.00 from Federal HOME Funds
for Home Improvement Program construction services at
15145 Castana Avenue
Vision, Mission, Values, and Strategic Outcomes
Strategic Outcomes No. 3: Economic Health
CITY OF PARAMOUNT
AWARD OF CONTRACT
HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
15145 CASTANA AVENUE
ITEM NO. 6
CITY OF PARAMOUNT
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR
WEST SANTA ANA BIKEWAY PHASE II
(CIP 9932)
ITEM NO. 7
CITY OF PARAMOUNT ITEM NO. 7
CITY OF PARAMOUNT ITEM NO. 7
• Phase II - Somerset Boulevard to Rosecrans
Avenue - includes:
• Bicycle and pedestrian lighting
• Landscaping
• Decomposed granite
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Curb ramps
• At-grade pedestrian/cyclist crossing
• Street furniture for trail users
BACKGROUND
CITY OF PARAMOUNT ITEM NO. 7
BID OPENING AND RESULTS
• City published the Request for Proposals in the Paramount Journal and on the City’s website on September 14, 2023
• Bids were opened on October 10, 2023
• Three (3) bids were received
• Apparent low bid: Environmental Construction, Inc. (withdrew bid) • Next responsive bid: Horizons Construction Co.
• $6,949,881.70
• Bids ranged from $6,416,982 to $7,260,537.76 Project: $6,949,881.70 Contingency: $ 694,988.17
TOTAL: $7,644,869.87
CITY OF PARAMOUNT ITEM NO. 7
FUNDING
• Included in the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvements Budget utilizing grant and State budget allocation funds
• Caltrans Active Transportation Program
• State budget:
• Speaker Emeritus Anthony Rendon (2022)
• Senator Lena Gonzalez (2023) – had not yet been finalized, so not included in this project’s overall budget but will be adjusted during midyear budget. • Total project amount of $7,644,900 exceeds the already appropriated amount of $4,732,000
• Additional $2,912,900 needed will be funded utilizing a combination of State budget allocation funds and Measure M
CITY OF PARAMOUNT
STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
RECOMMENDED
ACTION
ITEM NO. 7
• It is recommended that the City Council:
1. appropriate an additional $2,912,900 from the available State budget allocation and Measure M funds, and;
2. award the contract for the WSAB Bikeway Phase II to
Horizons Construction Co. in the amount of $6,949,881.70 and;
3. authorize the Mayor or her designee to execute the
agreement
• No. 5: Attractive and Well-Maintained Infrastructure
CITY OF PARAMOUNT
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR
WEST SANTA ANA BIKEWAY PHASE II
(CIP 9932)
ITEM NO. 7
CITY OF PARAMOUNT
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
FY 2023-24 BUDGET CARRYOVER
ITEM NO. 8
CITY OF PARAMOUNT
Why do CIP Budget Carryover?
ITEM NO. 8
• CIP Budget –Financial Plan for the Life of the Project (1 – 5 years)
• Budget Appropriation – Lapse at the end of the fiscal year on June 30th
• Carryover of unspent Budget Appropriation is necessary and part of annual budget and accounting procedure
• FY 2023-24 CIP Budget will be overspent if reappropriation of unspent budget does not occur.
CITY OF PARAMOUNT
FY 2023-24 CIP Budget
ITEM NO. 8
New
Projects
Carryover
Projects*
Total Carryover FY23
Unspent Budget
Revised
Total
General Fund 8,277,100 7,202,750 15,479,850 687,561 16,167,411 Special Revenue
Funds (Grants)
4,534,500 15,957,800 20,492,300 2,291,253 22,783,553
Proprietary
Funds
(Water and ERF)
650,000 165,000 815,000 815,000 815,000
Total $13,961,600 $23,325,500 $37,287,150 $2,978,814 $39,765,964 * Carryover Projects:
• Included unspent budget appropriations plus some new
budget appropriation.
CITY OF PARAMOUNT
STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
RECOMMENDED
ACTION
ITEM NO. 8
• It is recommended that the City Council approve the
carryover of $2,978,814 in unspent CIP budget
appropriations from FY 2022-23 to FY 2023-24 in the
various funds and projects shown in Attachment A.
• Strategic Outcome No. 6: Efficient, Effective, and Fiscally Responsible.
CITY OF PARAMOUNT
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
FY 2023-24 BUDGET CARRYOVER
ITEM NO. 8
CITY OF PARAMOUNT
AWARD OF CONTRACT
FOR DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY
LIGHTING AND DECORATIONS
ITEM NO. 9
CITY OF PARAMOUNT ITEM NO. 9
• 25th anniversary Tree lighting Ceremony
• Additional Decorations
• Commemorate the milestone
• Enhance downtown
• Request for Proposals to provide rental
and installation
Background
CITY OF PARAMOUNT
Bid Opening and Results
ITEM NO. 9
• Bids opened on October 12, 2023
• Two (2) Bids were received:
• Only One (1) responsive bid
• Apparent low bid: T&G Global LLC, DBA St. Nick’s
• $125,316
Project: $125,316.00
Contingency: $ 12, 531.60
Total Estimated: $137,847.60
CITY OF PARAMOUNT ITEM NO. 9
COLOR OPTIONS
Red, White & Silver Red, Gold & Burgundy Green, Red & Silver Gold & Silver Gold Tale of Teal
CITY OF PARAMOUNT ITEM NO. 9
STRING LIGHTS ACROSS BOULEVARD
CITY OF PARAMOUNT ITEM NO. 9
HAPPY HOLIDAYS BANNER ACROSS BOULEVARD
CITY OF PARAMOUNT ITEM NO. 9
PALM TREES
CITY OF PARAMOUNT ITEM NO. 9
GARLAND – POLES, ARCHES, BRIDGES
CITY OF PARAMOUNT ITEM NO. 9
CLEARWATER BUILDING
CITY OF PARAMOUNT ITEM NO. 9
CHRISTMAS TREE
CITY OF PARAMOUNT ITEM NO. 9
COLOR OPTIONS
Red, White & Silver Red, Gold & Burgundy Green, Red & Silver Gold & Silver Gold Tale of Teal
CITY OF PARAMOUNT
STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
RECOMMENDED
ACTION
ITEM NO. 9
• It is recommended that the City Council:
• 1) appropriate an additional $137,850 from the available General Fund; and
• 2) award the contract for Downtown Holiday Lighting and Decorations to T&G Global LLC DBA St. Nick’s, La Palma, California, in the amount of $125,316.00, and authorize the Mayor or her designee to execute the agreement.
No. 5: Attractive and Well-Maintained Infrastructure
CITY OF PARAMOUNT
PROPOSED 2024 CITY SPECIAL AND
HOLIDAY EVENTS SCHEDULE
ITEM NO. 10
CITY OF PARAMOUNT ITEM NO. 10
Monthly
• Friday Night Paramount (FNP) – 1st Friday
of Each Month (March – October)
Spring Events
• FNP Pop-Up at Spane Park – February 23
• A Night Under the Hay Tree – March 22
• Eco-Friendly Fair – April 20
• FNP Pop-Up at All American Park – May 24
• Paramount 5K/1K – June 1
Annual City Events - 2024
CITY OF PARAMOUNT ITEM NO. 10
Summer Events
• Summer Concert Series – June 27 – August 9
• July 5 & August 9 combined with FNP
• FNP: Student Art Show – July 5
• Heritage Festival – August 3
• New time frame – 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Back to School Event – August 10
• Art Walk at FNP - September 6
• A Night Under the Hay Tree – September 27
Annual City Events - 2024
CITY OF PARAMOUNT ITEM NO. 10
Fall Events
• Halloween Hootenanny – October 19
• Halloween Haunted House – October 30 – 31
• Halloween Festival – October 31
• Veterans Celebration – November 9
• Senior Thanksgiving – November 21
Annual City Events - 2024
CITY OF PARAMOUNT ITEM NO. 10
Annual City Events - 2024
Winter Events
• Tree Lighting Ceremony – December 4
• Santa Train – December 9-12
• Santa Snow Fest – December 14
CITY OF PARAMOUNT ITEM NO. 10
• Tepic Día del Niño/Easter Egg Hunt – March 23
• National Day of Prayer – May 2
• Elks Memorial – May 27
• Latinas Art Foundation's Día de Los Muertos
Celebration – November 1-2
• Women’s Club Toy Drive – December 21
Annual Co-Sponsored Events
2024
CITY OF PARAMOUNT ITEM NO. 10
December Holiday Events -
2024
CITY OF PARAMOUNT
STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
RECOMMENDED
ACTION
ITEM NO. 10
It is recommended that the City Council approve or
modify the proposed dates for the City's 2024 Special and Holiday Events.
No. 2: Community Health
CITY OF PARAMOUNT
PROPOSED 2024 CITY SPECIAL AND
HOLIDAY EVENTS SCHEDULE
ITEM NO. 10
CITY OF PARAMOUNT
COMMENTS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
CITY OF PARAMOUNT
ADJOURNMENT