PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING
MAY 28, 2024
City of Paramount, 16400 Colorado Avenue, Paramount, CA 90723 CALL TO ORDER: The adjourned meeting of the Paramount City Council was called to order by Mayor Annette C. Delgadillo at
5:05 p.m. in the Auditorium at Paramount Park
Community Center, 14400 Paramount Boulevard,
Paramount, California.
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:
Eddie Cruz, President, Paramount Unified School
District Board of Education, led the pledge of
allegiance.
ROLL CALL OF
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Present: Councilmember Isabel Aguayo
Councilmember Brenda Olmos
Councilmember Vilma Cuellar Stallings
Vice Mayor Peggy Lemons
Mayor Annette C. Delgadillo
STAFF PRESENT: John Moreno, City Manager
John Cavanaugh, City Attorney
Grissel Chavez, Assistant City Manager
John Carver, Planning Director
Adriana Figueroa, Public Work Director
David Johnson, Community Services Director
Kim Sao, Finance Director
Sol Bejarano, Management Analyst
Heidi Luce, City Clerk
Andres Gonzalez, Management Analyst
PRESENTATIONS
1. VIDEO
Progress Park
Playground Grand
Opening
CF 39.7
A video highlighting Progress Park Playground Grand
Opening was shown.
2. PRESENTATION
Paramount Education
Partnership
• PEP Board of Directors
• PEP Scholarship
Selection Committee
• PEP Donors
• Recognition of PEP
Scholarship Recipients
CF 39.7
The City Council recognized the Paramount Education
Partnership (PEP) Board of Directors, Scholarship
Selection Committee and generous donors for their
support of PEP scholarship program.
The City Council invited the Paramount Unified School
District Board of Education and the PEP Board of
Directors to join them in recognizing the PEP
Scholarship recipients.
Each of the PEP Scholarship recipients was called
individually up to be recognized and presented with
certificates of recognition from both the City and
Speaker Emeritus Anthony Rendon.
3. RECOGNITION
Education Month
• Valedictorian,
Paramount High
School, Class of 2024
The City Council, along with the Paramount School
District Board of Education, recognized the 2024
Valedictorian and Salutatorian from Paramount High
School; the Co-Valedictorians from Odyssey STEM
Academy; The Gates Scholarship Recipients; the Dell
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• Salutatorian,
Paramount High
School, Class of 2024
• Co-Valedictorians,
Odyssey STEM
Academy, Class of
2024
• Gates Scholarship
Recipients
• Dell Scholars Program
Awardee
• Top 25 Paramount
High School Academic
Students, Class of
2024
• Top 5 Odyssey STEM
Academy Academic,
Class of 2024
• Top 2 Buena Vista
High School Academic
Students, Class of
2024
• Top 5 PUSD Student
Volunteers, Class of
2024
• Top 5 Paramount High
School Momentum
Students, Class
of 2024
• PUSD Teachers of the
Year
• PUSD Classified
Employees and Staff of
the Year
CF 39.7
Scholars Program Awardee; the Top 25 Paramount
High School Academic Students; the Top 5 Odyssey
STEM Academy Academic Students; the Top 2 Buena
Vista High School Academic Students; the Top 5
PUSD Student Volunteers; the Top 5 Paramount High
School Momentum Students; and the PUSD Teachers,
Classified Employees and Staff of the Year from each
school.
Mayor Delgadillo recessed the meeting at 6:15 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 6:32 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMENT UPDATES
CF 10.4 City Manager Moreno responded to comments made
by Bertha Jimenez at the May 14, 2024 City Council
meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CF 10.3 There were no public comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilmember Cuellar Stallings and
seconded by Vice Mayor Lemons to approve Consent
Calendar Items 4, 5, 6, and 7 as shown below. The
motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers Aguayo, Olmos,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Lemons;
and Mayor Delgadillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
4. APPROVAL
Authorization to
purchase Park
Monument Signs
(City Project No. 9450)
Approved the purchase and installation of park
monuments signs from Bravo Sign & Design, Inc.,
Anaheim, California, in the amount of $110,060.
5. ORDINANCE 1186
Approving a request by
Dr. Eugene Allen to
repeal Ordinance No.
717/Zone Change No.
147 and Adopt
Ordinance No.
1186/Zone Change No.
248 for 8225 Alondra
Boulevard in the PD-PS
(Planned Development
with Performance
Standards) Zone in the
City of Paramount
CF 109 ZC No. 248
Adopted Ordinance No. 1186, “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT
APPROVING A REQUEST BY DR. EUGENE ALLEN
TO REPEAL ORDINANCE NO. 717/ZONE CHANGE
NO. 147 AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1186/ZONE
CHANGE NO. 148 FOR 8225 ALONDRA
BOULEVARD IN THE PD-PS (PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT WITH PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS) ZONE IN THE CITY OF
PARAMOUNT.”
6. APPROVAL
Applications for Permits
to sell Fireworks – 2024
CF 75.2
Approved the applications to sell fireworks submitted
by the eight eligible community groups.
7. REPORT
Review of City Council
Permit for Live
Entertainment (Karaoke)
(Panataratt Kate
Tirathananon/Cate’s
Corner) - 8400 Alondra
Boulevard
CF 75.4
Received and filed the report with the stipulation that staff conduct an annual review of Panataratt Kate
Tirathananon/Cate’s Corner restaurant Live
Entertainment Permit.
NEW BUSINESS
8. APPROVAL
Agreement with Think
Together for After School
Education and Safety
Services at four (4)
Success Through
Education and
Recreation (STAR)
Middle School Sites
CF 43.1250
Community Services Director Johnson gave the report
and presented a PowerPoint Presentation.
It was moved by Councilmember Olmos and seconded
by Vice Mayor Lemons to approve the agreement with
Think Together in the amount of $632,287.91 for the
operation of four STAR middle school sites and
authorize the Mayor of her designee to execute the
agreement. The motion was passed by the following
roll call vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers Aguayo, Olmos,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Lemons;
and Mayor Delgadillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9. APPROVAL
Memorandum of
Understanding with
Paramount Unified
School District for
Academic Year 2024-25
ELO-P and ASES
Funded After School
Programs
CF 43.1251
Community Services Director Johnson gave the report
and presented a PowerPoint Presentation.
It was moved by Councilmember Olmos and seconded
by Vice Mayor Lemons to approve the Memorandum
of Understanding between the City of Paramount and
the Paramount Unified School District that identifies
responsibilities of both agencies in operating the ELOP and STAR programs. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Aguayo, Olmos,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Lemons;
and Mayor Delgadillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10. RESOLUTION
24:015
Approving the
Disposition and
Development Agreement
by and between the City
of Paramount and
Habitat for Humanity of
Greater Los Angeles for
the Development of two
Affordable Homes at
16305 Hunsaker Avenue
CF 43.1252
Planning Director Carver gave the report and
presented a PowerPoint Presentation.
It was moved by Councilmember Cuellar Stallings and
seconded by Councilmember Aguayo to read by title
only and adopt Resolution No. 24:015, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PARAMOUNT, APPROVING THE DISPOSITION
AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT AND
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER LOS
ANGELES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TWO
AFFORDABLE HOMES AT 16305 HUNSAKER
AVENUE.” The motion was passed by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Aguayo, Olmos,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Lemons;
and Mayor Delgadillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
11. APPROVAL
Amendment No. 2 to
Agreement with Athens
Services for Integrated
Solid Waste
Management Services
and approval of the
modification of fees and
charges for Pick-Up and
Hauling of Refuse within
the City of Paramount
CF 43.23
Public Works Director Figueroa gave the report and
presented a PowerPoint Presentation.
Staff and Athens responded to questions regarding the
implementation of SB 1383 specifically, its impact on
rates, and how the residential, multi-family and
commercial accounts will be notified of the rate
increases. Discussion ensued concerning the
additional bulky item pick-ups allowed for multi-family properties and the importance of informing the
property owners of this enhanced service. The City
Council requested that a report be brought back
showing the impact of the implementation of SB 1383
on commercial account rates.
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A) It was moved by Vice Mayor Lemons and seconded
by Councilmember Olmos to approve Amendment
No. 2 to the Amended and Restated Agreement
between the City of Paramount and Arakelian
Enterprises, CBA Athens Services, for Integrated
Solid Waste Management Services, subject to final
approval by the City Attorney in connection with
indemnification provisions.
AYES: Councilmembers Aguayo, Olmos,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Lemons;
and Mayor Delgadillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
B) It was moved by Vice Mayor Lemons and seconded
by Councilmember Aguayo to read by title only and
adopt Resolution No. 24:013. “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PARAMOUNT APPROVING THE MODIFICATION
OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR PICK-UP AND
HAULING OF REFUSE WITHIN THE CITY OF
PARAMOUNT.” The motion was passed by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Aguayo, Olmos,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Lemons;
and Mayor Delgadillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12. RESOLUTION
24:014
Amending Resolution
No. 19:045 pertaining to
the frequency of the
Community-Wide
Parking Committee
Meetings
CF 73, 73.4
Assistant Public Safety Director Wosick gave the
report and presented a PowerPoint Presentation.
Brief discussion ensued concerning the effectiveness
of the Community Wide Parking Committee and the
options moving forward, including the option of
dissolving the Committee. Following discussion, the
City Council concurred that the best option would be to dissolve the Committee given that the Committee has
served its purpose and there are existing processes in
place to address parking related concerns.
It was moved by Mayor Delgadillo and seconded by
Councilmember Cuellar Stallings to NOT adopt
Resolution No. 24:014 and direct staff to return with a Resolution to formally dissolve the Community Wide
Parking Committee. The motion was passed by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Aguayo, Olmos,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Lemons;
and Mayor Delgadillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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13. AWARD OF
CONTRACT
Dills Park Renovation –
Parking Lot
(City Project No. 9259)
Community Services Director Johnson gave the report
and presented a PowerPoint Presentation.
It was moved by Councilmember Cuellar Stallings and
seconded by Councilmember Aguayo to award the
contract for the Dills Park Renovation – Parking Lot
project (City Project No. 9259) to Deark E&C, Inc.,
Fullerton, California, in the amount of $1,040,600.20,
and authorize the Mayor or her designee to execute
the agreement. The motion was passed by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Aguayo, Olmos,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Lemons;
and Mayor Delgadillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY - NEW
BUSINESS
14. APPROVAL
Appropriation of an
additional $50,000 from
the EPA Fund in Fiscal
Year 2023-2024 for
continued air monitoring
CF 28.1; 31.20
City Manager Moreno gave the report.
In response to Councilmember Olmos, City Manager
Moreno stated that staff will prepare a report for the
City Council providing an overview of the recent air
monitoring results.
It was moved by Councilmember Olmos and seconded
by Councilmember Aguayo to approve the
appropriation of an additional $50,000 from the EPA
Fund for continued ambient air monitoring in Fiscal
Year 2023-2024. The motion was passed by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Aguayo, Olmos,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Lemons;
and Mayor Delgadillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
COMMENTS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmembers
Councilmember Aguayo reported on her attendance at
the California JPIA Risk Management Workshop and,
the CCCA Annual Municipal Seminar. She also
reported that she attended the Elks Memorial Day
Celebration
Councilmember Olmos reported that she attended the
Elk’s Memorial Day Celebration and praised the
student who played Taps. She also reported on her
attendance at the CCCA Annual Municipal Seminar
noting the CCCA Board is working to engage with
other counties to learn best practices. She reminded
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residents about this Saturday’s 5K event and
encouraged everyone to participate. She requested
that the City produce more of the important information magnets.
Vice Mayor Lemons reported on her attendance at the
CCCA Annual Municipal Seminar. She expressed
appreciation to staff for their efforts in presenting a balanced budget that meets the community’s needs at
last week’s budget study session
Councilmember Cuellar Stallings reported on her
attendance at the CCCA Annual Municipal Seminar
and congratulated Councilmember Olmos on her
installation as Vice President. She commented that
she found the Budget Study Session very informative.
She also noted that she attended the Paramount High
School Senior Class Awards ceremony and Girls
Basketball banquet. She commented that she also
attended the Elks Memorial Day Celebration and
expressed appreciation to the Elks for a wonderful
event. Lastly, she invited residents to join her 5K team.
Mayor Delgadillo reported on her attendance at the
CCCA Annual Municipal Seminar and congratulated
Councilmember Olmos on her installation as Vice
President. She also noted that she attended the
Paramount High School Senior Class Awards
ceremony and Girls Basketball banquet. Lastly, she
commented that she attended the Elks Memorial Day
Celebration.
Staff
City Manager Moreno introduced Michelle Muller who
was recently hired as the City’s new Public Works
Manager.
Mayor Delgadillo recessed the City Council meeting to
Closed session at 7:48 p.m. to discuss the matter listed below.
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54957.6(f)
Agency designated representatives: City Council
Unrepresented employee: City Manager
Terms and conditions of employment
Mayor Delgadillo called the meeting back to order in
open session at 8:16 p.m.
City Attorney Cavanaugh reported that on a vote of
5-0, the City Council approved an increase of 13% to
the City Manager’s base salary for a total base salary
of $280,000 and staff will bring back an amendment to
the City Manager’s contract for confirmation and
approval.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
City Council, Mayor Delgadillo adjourned the meeting
at 8:18 p.m. The next meeting will be held on June 11,
2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall,
16400 Colorado Ave., Paramount, CA.
/s/ Annette C. Delgadillo
Annette C. Delgadillo, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Heidi Luce
Heidi Luce, City Clerk
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