PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 25, 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 Annette C. Delgadillo at
5:02 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 16400
Colorado Avenue, Paramount, California.
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Isabel Aguayo 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
Yecenia Guillen, Asst. Community Services Director
Margarita Matson, Kim Sao, Finance Director
Kim Sao, Finance Director
John King, Assistant Planning Director
Heidi Luce, City Clerk
Andres Gonzalez, Management Analyst
PRESENTATIONS
1. VIDEO
Race for Education
5K/1K and Wellness Fair
CF 39.7
A video highlighting Race for Education 5K/1K and
Wellness Fair was shown.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMENT UPDATES
CF 10.4 There were no public comment updates.
Minutes of an Regular Meeting of the
PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
June 25, 2024; Page 2
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CF 10.3 The following individuals addressed the City Council and provided public comments: Eric Tanaka, Evelyn
Brooks, Kanesha Cherry, Elnora Jackson, Alfredo
Banuelos, and Alicia Perez. Additionally, the following individual submitted a speaker card, but when called
to provide his comments, he declined: Earl Aldridge.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilmember Cuellar Stallings and
seconded by Vice Mayor Lemons to approve Consent
Calendar Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 as shown below. 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
2. AWARD OF CONTRACT
Portable Restroom
Trailer Pump-Out
Services
CF 43.
Award the contract for the Portable Restroom Trailer
Pump-Out Services to United Site Services of
California, Inc., Gardena, CA in the amount of $1,316
per week and authorize the Mayor or her designee to
execute the agreement.
3. APPROVAL
Authorization to
Reinforce two (2)
Existing Art Statues and
Purchase two (2)
Replacement Art Statues
for Paramount Pond
CF 39.20
1) Appropriated $300,000 from the Art Fund; and 2)
Authorize the reinforcement of two existing statues
and the purchase and installation of two replacement
bronze art statues for the Paramount Pond from
National Sculptors’ Guild, Loveland, Colorado, in an
amount not to exceed $300,000.
Minutes of an Regular Meeting of the
PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
June 25, 2024; Page 3
4. APPROVAL
Amendment No. 1 to the
Measure R Funding
agreement with the Los
Angeles County
Metropolitan
Transportation Authority
(LACMTA) for the
Alondra Boulevard
Improvements Project
from Hunsaker Avenue
to Lakewood Boulevard
CF 61.22 and 43.
Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Measure R
Funding Agreement with the Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) for
the Alondra Boulevard Improvements Project from
Hunsaker Avenue to Lakewood Boulevard and
authorize the Mayor or her designee to execute the
Amendment.
5. ACCEPTANCE OF
WORK
Acceptance of Work for
Paramount Pool Interior
Upgrades
(City Project No. 9354)
1) Appropriated an additional $62,300 in the FY2023-
24 Budget for this project utilizing General Funds; and 2) Accept the work performed by Remmi Construction,
Inc., Riverside, California, for the construction of the Paramount Pool Interior Improvements and authorize
payment of the remaining retention.
6. APPROVAL
Memorandum of
Understanding with the
Los Angeles County
Probation Department for
the Youth Activities
League
CF 43.1141
Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute
the MOU with the Los Angeles County Probation
Department and associated dedicated independent
contractor agreements for the Youth Activities League.
7. APPROVAL
Consideration of
approval of third
Amendment to that
certain amended and
restated City Manager
Employment Agreement
and Resolution No.
24:031 amending FullTime salary table
CF 43.1026
A. Approved the Third Amendment to the Amended
and Restated City Manager Employment
Agreement between the City of Paramount and
John Moreno.
B. Read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 24:031
amending the full-time salary table.
Minutes of an Regular Meeting of the
PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
June 25, 2024; Page 4
8. RESOLUTION
24:023
Dissolving the
Community-Wide
Parking Committee
CF 73 and 73.4
Adopted Resolution No. 24:023, “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT
DISSOLVING THE COMMUNITY-WIDE PARKING
COMMITTEE”.
9. RESOLUTION
24:022
Amending the City’s
Personnel Manual to
Incorporate New Benefit
Policies
CF 76.5
Adopted Resolution No. 24:022, “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT
AMENDING THE CITY’S PERSONNEL MANUAL TO
INCORPORATE NEW BENEFIT POLICIES.”
10. APPROVAL
Annual Public Safety
Agreements for Fiscal
Year 2024-25
CF 43.709, 43.748,
43.980, 43.840, 43.____,
43.1204 and 43.1164
Approved and authorized the Mayor or City Manager
to execute following agreements:
A. All City Management Services, Inc. in the amount
of $382,200 per year.
B. Community Prosecutor Program in the amount of
$171,300 per year.
C. Detective Bureau Consultation Services in the
amount of $50,000 per year.
D. Graffiti Tracker in the amount of $26,000 per year.
E. Paramount Unified School District reimbursement
of $1,319 per year.
F. Southwest Security, Inc. In the amount of
$444,743 per year.
G. The Salvation Army Bell Shelter in the amount of
$427,100 per year.
11. RESOLUTION
24:030
Authorizing
Application(s) Submittals
for specified Grant Funds
from the State of
California Budget Act of
2023 to support Phase II
of the West Santa Ana
Branch Bikeway Trail
Project
CF
Adopted Resolution No. 24:030, “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT
APPROVING APPLICATION(S) FOR SPECIFIED
GRANT FUNDS FROM THE BUDGET ACT OF 2023,
10.561(b)(67) $2,000,000 FOR THE CITY OF
PARAMOUNT TO SUPPORT THE WEST SANTA
ANA BRANCH BIKEWAY PROJECT TRAIL.”
Minutes of an Regular Meeting of the
PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
June 25, 2024; Page 5
12. APPROVAL
Fuel Purchase
Agreement by and
between the County of
Los Angeles and the City
of Paramount
CF 43.999
Approved the fuel purchase agreement with the
County of Los Angeles and authorized the Mayor or
City Manager to execute the agreement.
13. APPROVAL
Authorization to Increase
the Budget for Various
Capital Improvement
Projects (CIP) within
Fiscal Year 2023-24
CF 28.1
Appropriated $49,000 from a combination of Measure
M, Prop C, and General Fund as shown in the agenda
report and adjusted the FY2023-24 Capital
Improvement Project Budget to reflect those
modifications.
14. RESOLUTION
24:021
Authorizing letter of
Agreement Amending
Memorandum of
Understanding between
the City of Paramount
and Teamsters Local
911
CF 43.1156
Adopted Resolution No. 24:021, “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT
AUTHORIZING LETTER OF AGREEMENT
AMENDING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT AND
TEAMSTERS LOCAL 911.”
15. RESOLUTION
24:028
Approving an Interfund
Loan between the
General Fund and the
Water Fund
CF
Adopted Resolution No. 24:028, “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT
APPROVING AN INTERFUND LOAN BETWEEN THE
GENERAL FUND AND THE WATER FUND.”
16. RESOLUTION
24:025
Amending the City of
Paramount Policy for
Reimbursement of
Expenses Incurred for
Official City Business
and approving the Fiscal
Year 2024-2025
authorized conference
listing
CF 41 and 10.17
Adopted Resolution No. 24:025, “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT
AMENDING THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT POLICY
FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES INCURRED
FOR OFFICIAL CITY BUSINESS.”
Minutes of an Regular Meeting of the
PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
June 25, 2024; Page 6
17. AWARD OF
CONTRACT
Cardio and Weight Room
Fitness Equipment
CF 43.____
Awarded the contract for cardio and weight room
fitness equipment to Coast Fitness in the amount of
$49,051.33.
18. ACCEPTANCE OF
WORK
Led Lighting Conversion
(City Project No. 9490)
Accepted the work performed by AMTEK
Construction, Orange, California, for the LED Lighting
Conversion (CIP 9490), and authorized payment of the
remaining retention.
NEW BUSINESS
19. RESOLUTION
24:026
City Council Permit for
Live Entertainment –
Gracias Café, LLC Dba
Gracias Cafecito
CF 75.4
Assistant Planning Director King gave the report and
presented a PowerPoint presentation.
It was moved by Councilmember Olmos and seconded
by Councilmember Aguayo to read by title only and
adopt Resolution No. 24:026, approving a City Council
Permit for live entertainment at Gracias Cafecito at
15739 Downey Avenue, subject to the Conditions of
Approval contained in this report. “A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PARAMOUNT SETTING FORTH ITS FINDINGS OF
FACT AND APPROVING A REQUEST BY GRACIAS
CAFÉ, LLC DBA GRACIAS CAFECITO FOR A CITY
COUNCIL PERMIT FOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT
15739 DOWNEY AVENUE IN 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
20. AWARD OF
CONTRACT
Al Fresco Dining
Program Construction
Services for Casa
Adelita, Casa Gamino, El
Tapatio Restaurant And
Grill, And Pika Tortas
Ahogadas
Assistant Planning Director King gave the report and
presented a PowerPoint presentation.
It was moved by Councilmember Cuellar Stallings and
seconded by Vice Mayor Lemons to award the contract
to ANM Construction, Inc. for the Al Fresco Dining Program construction services for Casa Adelita, Casa Gamino, El Tapatio Restaurant and Grill, and Pika Tortas Ahogadas in the total amount of $263,000.00.The motion was passed
by the following roll call vote:
Minutes of an Regular Meeting of the
PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
June 25, 2024; Page 7
CF AYES: Councilmembers Aguayo, Olmos,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Lemons;
and Mayor Delgadillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
21. ORAL REPORT
Clearwater Specific Plan
CF 43.1205 and 102.3
Ryan Kucinski, Project Manager with Moore Iacofano
Goltsman, Inc. gave the report and presented a
PowerPoint presentation providing an overview of the
update to the Clearwater East Specific Plan (renamed
the Clearwater Specific Plan) including project
analysis and community engagement. The
presentation detailed possible options for the
Clearwater area and the City Council was provided an
opportunity to provide input on those options.
22. RESOLUTION
24:024
Approving a Five-Year
Municipal Law
Enforcement Services
Agreement with The
County of Los Angeles
for Public Services
Provided by the Los
Angeles County Sheriff’s
Department and
Authorizing the City
Manager to procure
services of the Los
Angeles County Sheriff’s
Department up to an
amount authorized in the
City’s Operating and
Capital Budget for the
period of July 1, 2024
through June 30, 2029.
CF 43.309
Public Safety Director Matson gave the report and
presented a PowerPoint presentation.
It was moved by Councilmember Olmos and seconded
by Councilmember Aguayo to read by title only and
adopt Resolution No. 24:024, “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT
APPROVING A FIVE-YEAR MUNICIPAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR PUBLIC
SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCURE
SERVICES OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT ANNUALLY UP TO AN
AMOUNT AUTHORIZED IN THE CITY’S
OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE
PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30,
2029.” 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
Minutes of an Regular Meeting of the
PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
June 25, 2024; Page 8
23. APPROVAL
World Energy/Altair
Community Benefits
Agreement Year Two
Spending Plan
CF 43.1195
Planning Director Carver gave the report and
presented a PowerPoint presentation.
It was moved by Councilmember Cuellar Stallings and
seconded by Vice Mayor Lemons to approve the year
two spending plan for the World Energy/AltAir
Community Benefits 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
COMMENTS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmembers
Vice Mayor Lemons reported on the discussion from
the recent Community Aesthetics Ad Hoc Committee
meeting and commented that staff has done a great
job on the holiday lights project. She also commented
that she attended recent summer concert featuring
Motown, jazz and blues music as well as the Dills Park
ribbon cutting event.
Councilmember Cuellar Stallings reported on her
attendance at the NALEO conference. She also noted
that she attended the Dills Park grand opening event.
She thanked the directors and departments for their
hard work keeping the City looking good. She reported
on her attendance at the Gateway Cities COG meeting
noting that she was selected to serve on the
Homelessness Committee and was elected to serve
as President and Chair of the Board of Directors for the upcoming year. She also thanked Public Works for
their prompt response to her neighbor’s request for
tree trimming. Lastly, she wished everyone a happy
Fourth of July and reminded residents not to use illegal fireworks and that they are subject to fines if they do.
Minutes of an Regular Meeting of the
PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
June 25, 2024; Page 9
Councilmember Olmos commented that she attended
many of the same events as her colleagues including
the Dills Park grand opening. She also reported on her
attendance at the NALEO conference noting that she
appreciated the presentations on the Landscape of
Government which stressed the importance of getting
the younger population registered to vote and the
presentation on health care access in our
communities. She suggested that staff work with a
non-profit to reach out to the younger demographic to
get them registered to vote and suggested that the City do what it can to educate the community on how to
gain access to health care.
Councilmember Aguayo reported on her attendance at
the NALEO Conference and commented that she
appreciated the topics relating to the landscape of
government and healthcare. She commented that she
would like to see the City encourage the younger
demographic to register to vote and educate
themselves on the process. She also commented on
the importance of health care and mental wellness for
the aging community. Lastly, she commented on her
attendance at the Dills Park grand opening and
thanked staff for their assistance with her car trouble.
Mayor Delgadillo commented that she welcomed the
community to the first Concert in the Park at Progress
Park last Thursday and reminded residents of the
upcoming Concert in the Park scheduled for June 27th
at Progress Park. She also commented on her
attendance at the Dills Park Grand Opening and
thanked staff for their hard work organizing the event.
Staff
City Manager Moreno wished everyone a safe Fourth
of July and reported on the success the Paramount
Sherif’s deputies have had this year in confiscating
illegal fireworks.
Mayor Delgadillo recessed the City Council meeting to
Closed session at 6:52 p.m. to discuss the matters
listed below.
Minutes of an Regular Meeting of the
PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
June 25, 2024; Page 10
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL –
EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – One (1)
case
City of Whittier et al v. Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles, Case No.
23STCP0359 et al (Bail Schedule Litigation)
Direction given to continue in the appeal as presented
to staff and inform the law firm handling this litigation to include the City of Paramount in the appeal process.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL –
POSSIBLE LITIGATION BY THE CITY
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
One (1) case
Direction given to City Manager to enter into a special legal services agreement with Baron & Budd, P.C. and
Cossich, Sumich, Parsiola & Taylor LLC for possible
litigation.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54957.6(f)
Agency designated representatives: City Council
Unrepresented employee: City Attorney
Direction given to City Manager to amend the City
Attorney’s contract to reflect payment to the City
Attorney to be brought back to the City Council at the
July 9, 2024 meeting.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Delgadillo called the meeting back to order in
open session at 7:53 p.m.
City Manager Moreno reported the actions taken on
the closed session items as noted above.
Minutes of an Regular Meeting of the
PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
June 25, 2024; Page 11
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
City Council, Mayor Delgadillo adjourned the meeting
at 7:55 p.m. The next meeting will be held on July 9,
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
APPROVED: July 9, 2024
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