PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 23, 2024
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 5:00
p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 16400
Colorado Avenue, Paramount, California.
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:
Kiarra Ramos, Paramount High School Varsity Cheer,
led the pledge of allegiance.
INVOCATION: Pastor Beau Stephens, Chapel of Change delivered the invocation.
ROLL CALL OF
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Present: Councilmember Peggy Lemons
Councilmember Vilma Cuellar Stallings
Councilmember Brenda Olmos
Mayor Isabel Aguayo
Present: Vice Mayor Annette C. Delgadillo
It was moved by Councilmember Olmos and second
by Councilmember Lemos to excuse Vice Mayor
Delgadillo’s absence. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Lemons, Olmos,
Cuellar Stallings; and Mayor Aguayo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Delgadillo
ABSTAIN: None
STAFF PRESENT: John Moreno, City Manager
John E. Cavanaugh, City Attorney
Andrew Vialpando, Assistant City Manager
John Carver, Planning Director
Adriana Figueroa, Public Works Director
David Johnson, Community Services Director
Margarita Matson, Public Safety Director
Kim Sao, Finance Director
Clyde Alexander, Accounting and Budget Manager
Sol Bejarano, Management Analyst
Rafael Casillas, City Engineer
Danny Elizarraras, Management Analyst
Yecenia Guillen, Asst. Community Services Director
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Andres Gonzalez, Management Analyst
Sarah Ho, Assistant Public Works Director
Pauline Jauregui, Comms. & Engagement Manager
Nicole Lopez, Human Resources Manager
Heidi Luce, City Clerk
Anthony Martinez, Finance Services Manager
Michelle Razo, Recreation Supervisor
Johnnie Rightmer, Building & Safety Manager
Celina Sanchez, Management Analyst
Magnolia Sandoval, Management Analyst
Melissa Torres, Communications Specialist
Eric Wosick, Assistant Public Safety Director
PRESENTATIONS
1. VIDEO
2023 Santa Train
CF 39.7
A video highlighting 2023 Santa Train was shown.
2. CERTIFICATE OF
RECOGNITION
Latinas Art Foundation
Dia De Los Muertos
Events
CF 39.6
Mayor Aguayo, on behalf of the City Council,
presented a certificate of recognition to Latinas Art
Foundation for their work on the Dia De Los Muertos
events.
3. PRESENTATION
Mayor’s Award of
Excellence
CF 39.8
Mayor Aguayo presented the Mayor’s Award of
Excellence to Jose Baca, SkillsetGroup. Mr. Baca was
present to accept the award and expressed sincere
appreciation for the recognition.
4. CERTIFICATES OF
RECOGNITION
Winter 2023 Special
Event Volunteers
CF 39.6
Mayor Aguayo, on behalf of the City Council,
presented certificates of recognition to the following
groups and organizations that volunteered at the City’s various Winter 2023 Special Events: Paramount High
School Cheer and Song, MUSA, and Paramount Teen
Leadership Alliance.
5. CERTIFICATE OF
RECOGNITION
2023 Holiday Home
Decorating Contest
Winners
CF 39.6
Mayor Aguayo, on behalf of the City Council,
recognized the 2023 Holiday Home Decorating
Contest winners.
• 1st Place – 6523 San Mateo Street (Santo Family)
• 2nd Place – 8519 Madison Street (Velasco Family)
• 3rd Place – 14739 Jetmore Avenue
(Rodriguez Family)
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6. PROCLAMATION
National Law
Enforcement
Appreciation Day
CF 39.12
Mayor Aguayo, on behalf of the City Council,
recognized National Law Enforcement Appreciation
Day. Lieutenant Morales, Sergeant Patino and
Deputies Sepulveda, Valenzuela, Macias, Van Der
Zanden and Rodriguez from the Paramount Sheriff’s
Station were present to accept the proclamation.
Mayor Aguayo recessed the meeting at 5:31 p.m. for a
brief break. The meeting was called back to order at
5:41 p.m. with all Councilmembers present except
Vice Mayor Delgadillo.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMENT UPDATES
CF 10.4 There were no public comment updates.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CF 10.3 There were no public comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilmember Lemons and
seconded by Councilmember Cuellar Stallings to
approve Consent Calendar Items 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,
and 13 as shown below. The motion was passed by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Lemons, Olmos,
Cuellar Stallings; and Mayor Aguayo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Delgadillo
ABSTAIN: None
7. APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
December 12, 2023
Approved.
8. APPROVAL
Register of Demands
CF 47.2
Approved.
9. ACCEPTANCE OF
WORK
Traffic Signal Installation
Improvements at Alondra
1) Appropriated an additional $52,000 from the
available Measure M funds; and 2) Accepted the work
performed by International Line Builders, Inc. DBA ILB
Electric, Corona, California for construction of the
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Boulevard and Passage
Avenue (City Project No.
9232)
CIP 9232
installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Alondra Boulevard and Passage Avenue (CIP 9232)
project and authorize payment of the remaining
retention.
10. RECEIVE AND FILE
Annual Development
Impact Fee Report for
Fiscal Year 2023
CF 30.8
Received and filed.
11. AWARD OF
CONTRACT
Traffic Safety
Improvements (City
Project No. 9235)
CIP 9235
1) Appropriated an additional $225,800 from the City’s
Measure M allocation; and 2) Awarded the contract for
the traffic safety improvements to Elecnor Belco
Electric, Inc. Chino, California, in the amount of
$518,888, and authorized the Mayor or her designee
to execute the agreement.
12. ORDINANCE 1179
Adopting by Reference
the Los Angeles County
Health and Safety Code
CF 61.23
Read by title only, waived further reading, and set a
Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 1179 at the next
regular meeting on February 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
13. ORDINANCE 1180
Adopting by Reference
the Los Angeles County
Traffic Code
CF 98.1
Read by title only, waived further reading, and set a
Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 1180 at the next
regular meeting on February 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
OLD BUSINESS
14. ORAL REPORT
Civic Center Fountain
Design Update
CF 43.1227
Kirk Keller with Studio One-Eleven presented a
PowerPoint presentation providing an overview of the
updated concept and designs for the Civic Center
Fountain Upgrade project.
NEW BUSINESS
15. ORAL REPORT
Traffic Safety Mini Bikes
CF 61.14
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Trey
Dare, presented a PowerPoint presentation providing
an overview of the traffic laws and safety impacts
related to the use of mini bikes and pocket bikes.
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16. APPROVAL
Request for Installation
of Stop Signs on
Jackson Street at
Indiana Avenue
CF 92
Councilmember Olmos recused herself from
consideration of this item due to the proximity of her
home to the subject property and left the dais.
Public Works Director Figueroa gave the report and
presented a PowerPoint presentation.
The following individual spoke in favor of this item:
Fernando Martinez.
It was moved by Councilmember Lemons and
seconded by Councilmember Cuellar Stallings to
approve the request for the installation of stop signs on Jackson Street at Indiana Avenue with all appropriate
signage and pavement markings. The motion was
passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Lemons, Cuellar
Stallings; and Mayor Aguayo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Delgadillo
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Olmos
Councilmember Olmos returned to the dais.
17. AWARD OF
CONTRACT
Dills Park Orchard (City
Project No. 9258)
CF CIP 9258
Public Works Director Figueroa and Community
Services Director Johnson gave the report and
presented a PowerPoint presentation.
Discussion ensued concerning the maturity level of the
trees that will be planted and how soon they will bear
fruit. Further discussion ensued concerning the
funding for this project and the fencing material. Staff was directed to ensure that fencing is more of a lattice type fence that will allow landscaping on the exterior
and vegetable planting on the interior.
It was moved by Councilmember Lemons and
seconded by Councilmember Olmos to 1) Appropriate
an additional $177,000 from the available Capital
Project Fund, and 2) Award the contract for the Dills
Park Orchard (City Project Number 9258) to Parsam
Construction, Glendale, California, in the amount of
$2,570,000, and authorize the Mayor or her designee
to execute the agreement. The motion was passed by
the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers Lemons, Olmos,
Cuellar Stallings; and Mayor Aguayo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Delgadillo
ABSTAIN: None
18. PUBLIC HEARING
REPORT
Resolution No.
24:001/General Plan
Amendment No. 23-2
and Ordinance No.
1181/Zone Change No.
245 Michael
Ferrero/Orizaba 10, LP
CF 102 Amend. 23-2
CF 109 ZC No. 245
Planning Director Carver gave the report and
presented a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Aguayo opened the public hearing and asked if
there was any public testimony for this item.
The following individual spoke in favor of this item:
Craig Hamilton (on behalf of the applicant).
There being no further public testimony, it was moved
by Councilmember Lemons and second by
Councilmember Cuellar Stallings to close the public
hearing. The motion was passed by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Lemons, Olmos,
Cuellar Stallings; and Mayor Aguayo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Delgadillo
ABSTAIN: None
Discussion ensued concerning the need to share
information about this project with the residents in this neighborhood.
Following brief discussion, the following actions were
taken:
A) It was moved by Councilmember Lemons and
seconded by Councilmember Cuellar Stallings to
adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as
presented.
AYES: Councilmembers Lemons, Olmos,
Cuellar Stallings; and Mayor Aguayo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Delgadillo
ABSTAIN: None
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B) It was moved Councilmember Lemons and
seconded by Councilmember Olmos to read by title
only and adopt Resolution No. 24:001, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PARAMOUNT SETTING FORTH ITS FINDINGS
OF FACT AND DECISION RELATIVE TO GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 23-2, APPROVING A
REQUEST BY MICHAEL FERRERO/ORIZABA 10, LP
TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE
DESIGNATION FROM COMMERCIAL TO SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AT 16261 ORIZABA AVENUE
IN THE C-3 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) ZONE IN
THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT.” The motion was
passed by the following roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Lemons, Olmos,
Cuellar Stallings; and Mayor Aguayo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Delgadillo
ABSTAIN: None
C) It was moved by Councilmember Olmos and
seconded by Councilmember Lemons to read by title
only, waive further reading, introduce Ordinance No.
1181, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 178, THE COMPREHENSIVE
ZONING ORDINANCE, APPROVING ZONE
CHANGE NO. 245, CHANGING THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT
FROM C-3 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) TO PD-PS
(PLANNED DEVELOPMENT WITH PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS)/ SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO
ALLOW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 10 SINGLEFAMILY HOMES AT 16261 ORIZABA AVENUE IN THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT,” and place it on the
February 13, 2024 agenda for adoption. The motion
was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Lemons, Olmos,
Cuellar Stallings; and Mayor Aguayo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Delgadillo
ABSTAIN: None
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19. APPROVAL
Agreement with AECOM
for Professional Services
Related to Monitoring
Wells Installation (City
Project No. 9413)
CF 43.1239
Public Works Director Figueroa gave the report and
presented a PowerPoint presentation.
It was moved by Councilmember Lemons and
seconded by Councilmember Cuellar Stallings to
appropriate an additional $64,800 from the Water
Fund, and 2) Approve an agreement with AECOM for
professional services related to Monitoring Wells
Installation (City Project No. 9413) in the amount of
$113,420 and authorize the Mayor or her designee to
execute the agreement in a form approved by the City
Attorney. The motion was passed by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Lemons, Olmos,
Cuellar Stallings; and Mayor Aguayo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Delgadillo
ABSTAIN: None
20. APPROVAL
Paramount Community
Health & Wellness Fair
CF 39
Community Services Director Johnson gave the report
and presented a PowerPoint presentation.
It was moved by Cuellar Stallings and seconded by
Councilmember Olmos to approve the inclusion of the
Health and Wellness Fair at the existing 5k/1k event
scheduled for June 1, 2024. The motion was passed
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Lemons, Olmos,
Cuellar Stallings; and Mayor Aguayo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Delgadillo
ABSTAIN: None
21. RESOLUTION NO.
24:002
Approval of the City of
Paramount 2024
Legislative Platform
CF 58
Management Analyst Gonzalez gave the report and
presented a PowerPoint presentation.
It was moved by Councilmember Cuellar Stallings and
seconded by Councilmember Olmos to read by title
only and adopt Resolution No. 24:002, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PARAMOUNT APPROVING THE CITY OF
PARAMOUNT 2024 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM.” The
motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers Lemons, Olmos,
Cuellar Stallings; and Mayor Aguayo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Delgadillo
ABSTAIN: None
22. APPROVAL
Proposed Revisions to
Contracted Aquatic
Services Provider
CF 43.1240
Community Services Director Johnson gave the report
and presented a PowerPoint presentation.
It was moved by Councilmember Olmos and seconded
by Councilmember Lemons to 1) Allocate an additional
$29,000 from the General Fund in FY 2023-24 to
provide for aquatic services from Premier Aquatics;
and 2) Approve an agreement with Premier Aquatics
for aquatics services in the amount of $300,700 and
authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement
in a form approved by the City Attorney. The motion
was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Lemons, Olmos,
Cuellar Stallings; and Mayor Aguayo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Delgadillo
ABSTAIN: None
23. APPROVAL
Agreement with Studio
One-Eleven for
Construction Design
Services for Somerset
Ranch Pocket Park
CF 43.1238
Community Services Director Johnson gave the report
and presented a PowerPoint presentation.
It was moved by Councilmember Cuellar Stallings and
seconded by Lemons to 1) Appropriate $47,500 from
the Capital Project Fund for this project; and 2)
Approve the professional services agreement with
Studio One-Eleven in the amount of $47,135 for the
development of construction design and cost
estimates for the Somerset Ranch Pocket Park 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; and Mayor Aguayo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Delgadillo
ABSTAIN: None
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24. ORAL REPORT
Building and Safety 2023
Update
CF 29
Building and Safety Manager Rightmer presented a
PowerPoint presentation providing an update on the
City’s Building and Safety Department and sharing a
demonstration of the departments new online service
offerings.
COMMENTS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmembers
Councilmember Olmos thanked Dr. Allen for the
Turkey Give-a-way he hosted on December 16th. She
also reported on her attendance at the Contract Cities
Legislative Tour conference in Sacramento earlier this
month. She noted that the Paramount Historical
Society will have an election for Secretary and Vice
Chair and encouraged interested residents to reach
out to her for more information. Lastly, she wished
everyone a Happy New Year.
Councilmember Lemons reported that SEAACA is
looking for individuals to foster and/or adopt pets due to a disease that is currently affecting animal shelters.
Councilmember Cuellar Stallings reported that she
also attended Dr. Allen’s turkey give away and the
Contract Cities Legislative Tour conference. Lastly,
she wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Mayor Aguayo thanked staff for their hard work on the
holiday events, especially the Santa Train. She
reported on her attendance at the US Conference of
Mayors in Washinton DC where she had the
opportunity to meet with Legislators and network with
other Mayors to hear the issues they are facing in their communities. Lastly, she wished everyone a Happy
New Year.
Staff
City Manager Moreno introduced Magnolia Sandoval
who was recently promoted to the position of
Management Analyst in the Community Services
Department.
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SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE PARAMOUNT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - CONSENT
CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilmember Olmos and seconded
by Councilmember Lemons to approve Successor
Agency Consent Calendar Items SA1 and SA2 as
shown below. The motion was passed by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Lemons, Olmos,
Cuellar Stallings; and Mayor Aguayo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Delgadillo
ABSTAIN: None
SA1. APPROVAL
Register of Demands –
December 2023
(Successor Agency)
CF 47.2
Approved.
SA2. APPROVAL
Successor Agency
Minutes of December 12,
2023
Approved.
Mayor Aguayo recessed the City Council meeting to
Closed session at 7:58 p.m. to discuss the matters
listed below.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Aguayo called the meeting back to order in
open session at 8:54 p.m. and City Attorney
Cavanaugh reported the actions listed below.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL –
EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1) - Three (3) cases
Communities for a Better Environment; East Yard
Communities for Environmental Justice; and Center
for Biological Diversity v. City of Paramount
City of Whittier et al v. Los Angeles Superior Court
Shadowood v. City of Paramount
No action taken which requires publication at this time.
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PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION
Government Code § 54957(b)(1)
Employee: City Manager
No action taken. The City Council will meet before the
joint meeting on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 in the
Board Room at Progress Park Plaza to discuss this
matter.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
City Council, Mayor Aguayo adjourned the meeting at
8:55 p.m. The next meeting will be a joint meeting with the Paramount School District Board of Education to
be held on January 30, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at Progress
Park Plaza, 15500 Downey Avenue, Paramount, CA
90723.
/s/ Isabel Aguayo
Isabel Aguayo, Mayor
ATTEST:
s/ Heidi Luce
Heidi Luce, City Clerk
APPROVED: February 13, 2024
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