PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 13, 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
6:03 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 16400
Colorado Avenue, Paramount, California.
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:
Hazel Mejia, Mariposa Kids Club Student, led the
pledge of allegiance.
INVOCATION: Reverend Grady Jones, New Commandment
Missionary Baptist Church delivered the invocation.
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
Elizabeth Martyn, Interim City Attorney
Grissel Chavez, Assistant City Manager
Adriana Figueroa, Public Works Director
Yecenia Guillen, Community Services Director
Margarita Matson, Public Safety Director
Kim Sao, Finance Director
Danny Elizarraras, Management Analyst
John King, Assistant Planning Director
Heidi Luce, City Clerk
Eric Wosick, Assistant Public Safety Director
Lieutenant Joe Morales, LA County Sheriffs Dept.
PRESENTATIONS
1. VIDEO
National Night Out
CF 39.7
A video highlighting the recent National Night Out
event was presented.
2. PRESENTATION
Mayor’s Gold Key
Award
CF 39.7
Mayor Delgadillo presented the Mayor’s Gold Key
Award to Bertha Jimenez, Arte Jimenez Studio. Ms.
Jimenez was present to accept the award and
expressed sincere appreciation for the recognition.
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PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
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3. PROCLAMATION
National Back to
School Month
CF 39.12
Mayor Delgadillo, on behalf of the City Council,
proclaimed August as National Back to School Month
and recognized the following donors that supported
the City’s Back to School event: Supervisor Janice
Hahn, Athens Services, Bimbo Bakeries, Downey
Federal Credit Union, Ink Head Prints, MUSA, Royals
Barbershop, stylist Alicia Anderson, stylist Denyce
Hernandez, Tripepi Smith, Xclusive Wraps, and World
Energy.
4. PROCLAMATION
National Wellness
CF 39.12
Mayor Delgadillo, on behalf of the City Council,
proclaimed August as National Wellness Month. Diane
Nicholes, Director of Development & Communication
for the Children’s Clinic was present to accept the
proclamation.
5. PRESENTATION
Retiree Recognition
John E. Cavanaugh,
City Attorney
CF 39.7
The City Council recognized retiree, John E.
Cavanaugh, City Attorney and thanked him for his 27
years of dedicated service to the City of Paramount.
Mr. Cavanaugh was present for the recognition and
expressed his sincere appreciation for the opportunity
to serve the community.
At 6:38 p.m., Mayor Delgadillo recessed the meeting
to a brief break. The meeting was called back to order
at 6:55 p.m.
CF 10.4 CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMENT UPDATES
City Manager Moreno responded to comments
submitted by the following individual at the July 23,
2024 City Council meeting: Mike Radis.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CF 10.3 The following individuals addressed the City Council and provided public comments: Andrea Crow,
Paramount Library; Alejandro Yanez; Brooke Ervin;
Jose Sanchez; Yesenia Cuarenta; Brenda Dharod;
Acela Marquez; John Paul Drayer; Sophia Partida (re:
Consent Calendar Item 9). Additionally, the following
individuals provided written public comments that were
read by the City Manager and City Clerk: Earl Aldridge
and Mike Radis.
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PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
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In response to the issue raised by Ms. Partida
regarding Item 9, City Manager Moreno informed the
City Council that the Bellflower City Council voted to
continue consideration of the item.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Vice Mayor Lemons and seconded by
Councilmember Cuellar Stallings to approve Consent
Calendar Items 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 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
6. APPROVAL
Minutes of July 9 and
July 23, 2024
Approved.
7. APPROVAL
Register of Demands
July 2024
CF 47.2
Approved.
8. RECEIVE AND FILE
Treasurer’s Report for
the Quarter Ending
June 30, 2024
CF 47.3
Received and filed.
9. APPROVAL
Joint Tax Transfer
Resolution for the
Artesia Cemetery
District, Downey
Cemetery District, and
Little Lake Cemetery
District Reorganization
No.2021-03
CF 61.15
Approved Joint Tax Transfer Resolution for the Artesia
Cemetery District, Downey Cemetery District, and
Little Lake Cemetery District Reorganization No. 2021-
03 for the negotiated exchange of property tax revenue
resulting from the annexation of territory to the Artesia Cemetery District, Downey Cemetery District, Little
Lake Cemetery District, and detachment from the Little
Lake Cemetery District.
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10. AWARD OF
CONTRACT
Irrigation System
Renovation at Ralph C.
Dills Park
(City Project No. 9574)
CF CIP 9574
1) Appropriated an additional $173,500 from the City’s
Measure R Fund allocation; and 2) Awarded the
contract for the Irrigation System Renovation at Ralph
C. Dills Park (Project No. 9574) to Saldana Landscape
District, Rosemead, CA, in the amount of $385,000,
and authorized the Mayor or her designee to execute
the agreement.
11. APPROVAL
Letters of NonInterference with World
Energy and Crimson
Pipeline; and
Amendment to
Bikeway License
Agreement between
the City of Paramount
and Chevron for WSAB
Bikeway Phase 2 (City
Project No. 9932)
CF CIP 9932
1) Approved the letters of non-interference with World
Energy and Crimson Pipeline; and 2) Authorized the
City Manager to execute an amendment to the
agreement with Chevron, at a future time, to allow the
construction of the WSAB Bikeway Phase 2 project, in
a form approved by the City Attorney.
12. AWARD OF
CONTRACT
Roadkill Removal
Services
CF 43.1267
Awarded the contract for Roadkill Removal Services to
Browny Pest Control, Paramount, CA in an amount not
to exceed $25,000 annually, and authorized the City
Manager or his designee to execute the agreement.
13. APPROVAL
Amendment No. 1 to
Professional Services
Agreement with Scott
Fazekas and
Associates, Inc. to
Allow an Increase in
the Annual Cost for
Permit Technician
Services
CF 43.1132
1) Appropriated $10,400 from the General Fund; and
2) Authorized the Mayor or her designee to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services
Agreement with Scott Fazekas and Associates, Inc.
14. AWARD OF
CONTRACT
Water Well 16
Perimeter Landscape
(City Project No. 9116)
CF CIP 9116
1) Appropriated an additional $5,250 from the
available Water Fund balance; and 2) Awarded the
contract for the Water Well 16 Perimeter Landscape
(City Project No. 9116) to SGD Enterprises DBA Four
Seasons Landscaping, Van Nuys, CA in the amount of
$132,007 and authorized the Mayor or her designee to
execute the agreement.
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OLD BUSINESS
15. APPROVAL
Amendment to Renew
Service Agreement
Between the City of
Paramount and Care
Solace, Inc. for Fiscal
Year (FY) 2024-25
CF 43.1223
As requested by the City Council when this item was
first heard on July 9, 2023, Anita Ward, Chief Growth
Officer with Care Solace provided a comprehensive
report on the services Care Solace, Inc. provides to the community including an updated impact report
detailing the benefits that the mental health care
coordination service provided by Care Solace has
delivered to the community. Following Ms. Ward’s
presentation, Public Safety Director Matson reviewed
the fiscal impact and staff recommendation.
Discussion ensued concerning the additional services,
like housing navigation and addressing food
insecurities, that Care Solace provides to the
community. The City Council suggested that staff work
with Care Solace to ensure that Care Solace has a
complete list of resources available in the community.
It was moved by Councilmember Olmos and seconded
by Councilmember Cuellar Stallings to approve the
amendment to renew the service agreement with Care
Solace, Inc., for FY 2024-25 in the amount of $80,250
and authorize the City Manager 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
NEW BUSINESS
16. ORAL REPORT
2024 Paramount
Homeless Census
CF 69.14
Matt Bates, Executive Vice President with City Net
gave the report and presented a PowerPoint
presentation providing the results of the 2024
Paramount Homeless Census.
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17. APPROVAL
Los Angeles County
Sheriff’s Department
Drone Deployment
Pilot Program
CF 79
Assistant Public Safety Director Wosick and
Lieutenant Joe Morales gave the report and presented
a PowerPoint presentation recommending that the City
Council discontinue the drone deployment pilot
program.
Discussion ensued concerning why drone programs
can work in some cites but not here and finding
creative options for ways to continue the program.
Following further discussion, it was moved by Vice
Mayor Lemons and seconded by Councilmember
Olmos to continue consideration of this item to a future meeting and direct staff to research other alternatives.
There being no objection the item was continued.
18. APPROVAL
West Santa Ana
Bicycle and Pedestrian
Trail Phase III
Improvement Project –
Proposal from Willdan
Engineering to prepare
a grade separation
study required for the
Project (City Project
No. 9237)
CF CIP 9237; 43.251
Public Works Director Figueroa gave the report and
presented a PowerPoint presentation. During her
presentation, Public Works Director Figueroa stated
that after the agenda was published, Willdan
Engineering submitted a revised proposal for the
grade separation study in the amount of $173,655,
thus reducing the requested appropriation to $173,700
and the contract amount to $173,655 in the
recommended action.
It was moved by Councilmember Cuellar Stallings and
seconded by Councilmember Aguayo to 1) appropriate
$173,700 utilizing Measure R funds for the Grade
Separation Study for the West Santa Ana Bicycle and
Pedestrian Trail Phase III project; and 2) authorize
Willdan Engineering to prepare a Grade Separation
Study (GSS) for the West Santa Ana Bicycle and
Pedestrian Trail Phase III project in an amount not to
exceed $173,655. 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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August 13, 2024; Page 7
19. AWARD OF
CONTRACT
Neighborhood Street
Resurfacing (City
Project
No. 9431)
CF CIP 9431
Public Works Director Figueroa gave the report and
presented a PowerPoint presentation.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Lemons and seconded by
Councilmember Olmos to 1) appropriate an additional
$400,000 from the RMRA fund and $163,000 from
Measure M to cover the total cost of the project; and 2) award the contract for the Neighborhood Street
Resurfacing to Sequel Contractors, Inc., Santa Fe
Springs, CA, in the amount of $1,477,355, 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
20. ORDINANCE 1187
Adding Chapter 2.08 to
Title 2 of the
Paramount
Municipal Code to
Provide for the
Electronic and
Paperless Filing of Fair
Political Practices
Commission Campaign
Finance Disclosure
Statements and
Statements of
Economic Interest
CF 70.2
City Clerk Luce gave the report and presented a
PowerPoint presentation.
It was moved by Councilmember Cuellar Stallings and
seconded by Vice Mayor Lemons to read by title only,
waive further reading, introduce Ordinance No. 1187,
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PARAMOUNT, CALIFORNIA, ADDING
CHAPTER 2.08 TO TITLE 2 OF THE PARAMOUNT
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR THE
ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE
DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS AND STATEMENTS
OF ECONOMIC INTEREST," and place it on the
August 27, 2024 agenda for a second reading and
adoption. 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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PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
August 13, 2024; Page 8
COMMENTS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmembers
Vice Mayor Lemons reported that she attended many
of the various community events and thanked staff for
all they do.
Councilmember Aguayo expressed appreciation to
public safety personnel including fire, paramedics and
Sheriff’s deputies for their response to the incidents
this morning. She also expressed appreciation to
Steve Coumparoules for his efforts to assist the City’s neighbors experiencing homelessness. She reported
on her attendance at the Greater LA Vector Control
District meeting noting the GLAVC requested that the
member cities share their mosquito related information
and resources. Lastly, she reminded parents to be safe
when they are taking students to school and wished
everyone a great 2024-25 school year.
Councilmember Olmos reported on her attendance at
the Heritage Festival and Back-to-School event. She
expressed appreciation to those involved in the events
including the donors for the Back-to-School event.
She also reminded the community about the
Paramount Historical Society’s “Time of Your Life”
dance scheduled for this Saturday, August 17th from 4-
7pm at Paramount Park.
Councilmember Cuellar Stallings commented on her
attendance at various community events and thanked
Community Services, Public Works and Public Safety
staff for all their hard work putting the events on. She also reported on her attendance at the recent Gateway
Cities COG meeting noting that LA Metro will be
offering a fare assistance program to income qualifying residents and they are asking the cities to promote the information. She noted that the new homes on Orizaba
Avenue and Jackson Street are coming along nicely.
Lastly, she thanked public safety personnel for all they do.
Mayor Delgadillo reported that she attended the last
Friday Night Paramount event and concert and
thanked staff for the wonderful events all summer.
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August 13, 2024; Page 9
She also reported on her attendance at the Back-toSchool event and wished everyone a great school year. Lastly, she noted that she attended the Heritage
Festival and thanked the staff involved.
Staff
City Manager Moreno reported that on future City
Council agendas, the Successor Agency items will be
placed before comments and committee reports. He
also commented that the Budget at a Glance
document is now available on the website and in hard
copy.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE PARAMOUNT
RECEVELOPMENT AGENCY – CONSENT
CALENDAR
It was moved by Vice Mayor Lemons and seconded by
Councilmember Aguayo to approve Consent Calendar
Item 1 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
SA1. APPROVAL
Register of Demands
July 2024
CF 47.2
Approved.
Mayor Delgadillo recessed the City Council meeting to
Closed session at 9:12 p.m. to discuss the matter listed below.
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August 13, 2024; Page 10
/s/ Peggy Lemons for
Annette C. Delgadillo, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Heidi Luce
Heidi Luce, City Clerk
APPROVED: September 10, 2024
CITYMANAGERS/SHARED DOCUMENTS/CITY CLERK/AGENDA/MINUTES/2024 MINUTES/08-13-2024 MINUTES-CC.DOCX; 9/11/2024 3:28 PM
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL –
POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) – One (1)
case
Mayor Delgadillo called the meeting back to order in
open session at 9:32 p.m.
Interim City Attorney Martyn stated that the City
Council met in closed session to discuss the item listed above. She reported that during closed session, the
Council discussed a settlement in the PFAS litigation
and that the settlement will become public when all
parties have approved it and it has been approved by
the Court.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
City Council, Mayor Delgadillo adjourned the meeting
at 9:33 p.m. to meeting on August 27, 2024 at 5:00
p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 16400
Colorado Ave., Paramount, CA.