PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING
DECEMBER 17, 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
6:02 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 16400
Colorado Avenue, Paramount, California.
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:
Ashley Ruiz Alvarez, Paramount Teen Leadership
Alliance Member, led the pledge of allegiance.
INVOCATION: Pastor John Valadez, Reach 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
Nicholas R. Ghirelli, City Attorney
Grissel Chavez, Assistant City Manager
Adriana Figueroa, Public Works Director
Yecenia Guillen, Community Services Director
John King, Interim Planning Director
Margarita Matson, Public Safety Director
Kim Sao, Finance Director
Heidi Luce, City Clerk
Celina Sanchez, Management Analyst
PRESENTATIONS
1. VIDEOS
Investing in Community
– Improving Homes in
Paramount and Hope
in Action –
Transforming Lives in
Paramount
CF 39.7
The following videos highlighting two programs
offering helpful services to Paramount residents were
presented: Investing in Community – Improving
Homes in Paramount and Hope in Action –
Transforming Lives in Paramount
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2. PRESENTATION
Mayor’s Gold Key
Award
CF 39.7
Mayor Delgadillo presented the Mayor’s Gold Key
Award to Rafael Villaseñor. Mr. Villaseñor was present
to accept the award and expressed sincere
appreciation for the recognition.
3. CERTIFICATE OF
RECOGNITION
Latinas Art Foundation
2024 Dia De Los
Muertos Event
CF 39.6
Mayor Delgadillo, on behalf of the City Council,
recognized Latinas Art Foundation for the 2024 Dia De
Los Muertos event.
4. CERTIFICATE OF
RECOGNITION
Fall 2024 Special
Event Volunteers
CF 39.6
Mayor Delgadillo, on behalf of the City Council,
recognized the following Fall 2024 Special Event
Volunteers.
Hootenanny
• Paramount High School Senior Campus Leo’s Club
• Paramount High School Senior Campus Cheer
Halloween Haunted House
• Paramount High School Senior Campus Cheer
• Paramount High School Senior Campus Corsaires
Halloween Festival
• Paramount High School Senior Campus AVID
• Paramount High School Senior Campus Leo’s Club
• Paramount High School Senior Campus Corsaires
• Paramount Youth Baseball
• Paramount Youth Soccer Organization
• Paramount Historical Society
Senior Thanksgiving
• Weber Metals
• Paramount High School Senior Campus Corsaires
5. CERTIFICATE OF
RECOGNITION
Paramount High
School Girls Cross
Country League
Champions
CF 39.6
Mayor Delgadillo, on behalf of the City Council,
recognized the Paramount High School Girls Cross
Country 2024 League Championship team.
At 6:41 p.m., Mayor Delgadillo recessed the meeting
to a brief break. The meeting was called back to order
at 6:53 p.m.
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CF 10.4 CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMENT UPDATES
City Manager Moreno responded to comments made
by Shavonne Espinoza at the November 12, 2024 City
Council meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CF 10.3 The following individuals addressed the City Council and provided public comments: Andrea Crow, Golden
State Park (letter distributed to City Council), Jaryd
Gonzalez, Katie Morris, Beau Bianchi, Greg O’Hagan,
Jose Angel Garcia, Nelson Sanchez, Mike Otero, Mina
Niebla, Maribel Hernandez, Maria Araiza, and Rodolfo
Cortes. Additionally, the following individual summitted a written public comment which was read by the City
Clerk: K.L. Staddon, Rio Puente Trailer Park. The
following individuals submitted speaker cards but
declined to speak when their names were called:
Nicholas Guerra, Briana Villaverde, and Genoveva
Lopez.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilmember Cuellar Stallings and
seconded by Vice Mayor Lemons to approve Consent
Calendar Items 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,14, 15, and 16 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 November
7, 2024 (Special
Meeting); November
12, 2024; and
November 19, 2024
(Special Meeting)
Approved.
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7. APPROVAL
Register of Demands
November 2024
CF 47.2
Approved the Register of Demands for November
2024.
8. RESOLUTION 24:041
Amending the
Comprehensive Salary
Schedule to meet the
California Code of
Regulations Title 2,
Section 570.5
CF 76.5
Read by title only and adopted Resolution No. 24:041
amending the City comprehensive salary schedule to
meet the California Code of Regulation (CCR) Title 2,
Section 570.5 requirements.
9. APPROVAL
Request for Installation
of a Disabled Parking
Zone in front of 7615
Jefferson Street
CF 73.3
Approved the request for installation of a disabled
parking zone in front of 7615 Jefferson Street.
10. APPROVAL
Request for Installation
of a Disabled Parking
Zone in front of 13939
Ruther Avenue
CF 73.3
Approved the request for the installation of a disabled parking zone in front of 13939 Ruther Avenue.
11. APPROVAL
Agreement with
Hamilton Architects,
Inc. for Design and
Architectural Services
for the Paramount Saw
Community Rooms and
Museum Project
CF 43.1285
Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute
an agreement with Hamilton Architects, Inc., for a not
to exceed amount of $70,400 for the design services
of the Paramount Saw Community Meeting
Rooms/Museum project commencing immediately and
ending on June 30, 2025.
12. ORDINANCE 1190
Adding Chapter 12.52
to Title 12 of the
Paramount Municipal
Code, prohibiting the
storage of personal
property in public areas
CF 70, 79
Read by title only, waived further reading, and adopted Ordinance No. 1190
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13. ACCEPTANCE OF
WORK
Acceptance of Work for
Alley Improvement
Project
(City Project No. 9434)
Accepted the work performed by Terra Pave, Inc.,
Whittier, California, for the alley improvement project and authorized payment of the retention.
14. APPROVAL
Amendment No. 2 to
the agreement with
Adopt a Highway
Maintenance
Corporation for AdoptA-Highway Services
CF 43.1189
1) Appropriated an additional $23,250 from the
unallocated General Fund balance to the FY24-25
Public Works Landscape Maintenance and Operations
budget; and 2) Approved Amendment No. 2 to the
agreement with Adopt-A-Highway Maintenance
Corporation for augmented Adopt-A-Highway
services; and authorized the Mayor or her designee to
sign the amendment.
15. AWARD OF
CONTRACT
Water Well 16 Fencing
CF 43.1286
1) Appropriated an additional $40,500 from the
available Water Fund; and 2) Awarded the contract for
Water Well 16 fencing to A&G Sales, Downey, CA in
the amount of $36,807.80, and authorized the Mayor
or her designee to execute the agreement.
16. APPROVAL
First Amendment to the
Professional Services
Agreement with Gruen
Associates to Prepare
Commercial Design
Guidelines
CF 43.1235
1) Appropriated an additional $8,500.00 from the
General Fund; and 2) Approved the First Amendment
to the Professional Services Agreement with Gruen
Associates in an amount not to exceed $8,500.00 for
preparation of a comprehensive plant list and
authorized the Mayor or designee to execute the
agreement.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY OLD
BUSINESS
17. ORAL REPORT
Update on the
Commercial Service
Roll Out Program
CF 43.23
Randon Lane with Athens Services gave the report
and presented a PowerPoint presentation providing an
update on the status of the roll out of the commercial
services program in compliance with SB 1383.
18. ORAL REPORT
Air Monitoring Program
Update
CF 31.20, 43.1146
Randall Baxter with Trinity Consultants provided an
update on the results of the City’s air monitoring
program.
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NEW BUSINESS
19. ORAL REPORT
Update on Paramount
Park Community
Center Expansion
Project
(City Project No. 9464)
Community Services Director Guillen and Justin Roth
with Studio OneEleven gave the report and presented
a PowerPoint presentation providing an update on the
Paramount Park Community Center Expansion Project
(City Project No. 9464).
20. PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE 1191
Approving Zoning
Ordinance Text
Amendment No. 33,
revising regulations for
Housing Developments
to further Incorporate
Objective Design
Standards Citywide in
Residential Zones
CF 69.16, 43.1230
Interim Planning Director King gave the report and
presented a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Delgadillo opened the public hearing and called
for public testimony.
There being no public testimony, it was moved by
Councilmmeber Cullar Stallings and seconded by Vice
Mayor Lemons to close the public hearing 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
It was moved by Vice Mayor Lemons and seconded by
Councilmember Aguayo to read by title only, waive
further reading, introduce Ordinance No.1191, and
place it on the January 14, 2025 agenda for 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
21. RESOLUTION 24:042
Declaring the results of
the City of Paramount
Special Election held
on November 5, 2024,
in Consolidation with
City Clerk Luce gave the report and presented a
PowerPoint presentation.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Lemons and seconded by
Councilmember Aguayo to read by title only and adopt
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the Presidential
Election
CF 30.1, 45
Municipal Election held in the City of Paramount on
November 5, 2024, in consolidation with the
Presidential Election, and declaring the results and
other such matters as provided by law. 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
22. RESOLUTION 24:043
Implementing
Procedures for the
Phased-In Collection of
The Business License
Tax Pursuant to
Measure LR
CF 30.1
Assistant City Manager Chavez 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
and adopt Resolution No. 24:043 implementing
procedures for the phased-in collection of the business license tax pursuant to Measure LR.. 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
23. RECEIVE AND FILE
Mobile Food Vending
Ordinance Update
CF 70.2
Interim Planning Director King gave the report and
presented a PowerPoint presentation providing an
overview of the City’s mobile food vending ordinance
and recommended changes to enhance the ordinance.
Theresa Navarro, operator of Tacos Y Mariscos El
Jefe, addressed the City Council in support of
extending the hours of operation for mobile food
vendors.
Following brief discussion, staff was directed to bring back an ordinance to implement the recommended
changes at a future City Council meeting to increase
the hours allowed by one hour, extend the hours by
one hour later into the evening, and set regulations to require a minimum 100 ft. distance between mobile
food vendors.
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SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE PARAMOUNT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY – CONSENT
CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilmember Aguayo and
seconded by Vice Mayor Lemons to approve
Successor Agency for the Paramount Redevelopment
Agency 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. RESOLUTION
SAPRA 24:004
Approving an
Administrative Expense
Budget and the
Recognized Obligation
Payment Schedule
(ROPS 25-26) for the
Period of July 1, 2025
through June 30,
2026
CF 12.1
Read by title only and adopted Resolution No. SAPRA
24:004.
COMMENTS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmembers
Vice Mayor Lemons expressed appreciation and gave
kudos to staff for their hard work on the Senior
Thanksgiving luncheon and winter holiday events
including the Santa Train, Pictures with Santa, Snow
Fest, Tree Lighting and Shopping Under the Lights.
Councilmember Olmos also expressed appreciation to
staff for the wonderful holiday events and thanked the
following Paramount businesses and organizations
that gave back to the community during the holidays:
New Commandment Church, Casa Adelita,
Paramount Lions, Paramount Women’s Club, Xclusive
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Wraps, Dusk to Dawn, and Paramount Unified School
District. Lastly, she wished the community, her
colleagues, and staff a very happy holidays.
Councilmember Cuellar Stallings also expressed
appreciation to staff for the wonderful holiday events.
She reported that she attended the Lynwood holiday
parade. She commented that she enjoyed dressing up
as Mrs. Claus during the Santa Train event and
thanked staff and the deputies for all they do. On
behalf of her husband, she expressed his appreciation
for being allowed to display his wooden toys. Lastly,
she wished the residents, her colleagues and staff a
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Councilmember Aguayo expressed appreciation to
staff for the amazing Senior Thanksgiving luncheon
and wonderful holiday events. She commented that
she can’t wait for the Community Center Expansion
project. She asked for prayers for her father and
wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Mayor Delgadillo commented that she had a wonderful
time sharing a meal and dancing with the Seniors at
the Thanksgiving luncheon. She also commented that
the tree lighting event and Santa Train were magical
and expressed appreciation to staff for all they do.
Lastly, she wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Staff
City Manager Moreno introduced the new City
Attorney Nicholas Ghirelli and welcomed him to the
City. City Attorney Ghirelli thanked the City Council for the faith they have placed in him and commented that
he looks forward to serving the City.
City Manager Moreno thanked the City Council for
recognizing staff for their hard work. He wished Mayor
Delgadillo a Happy Birthday and Councilmember
Aguayo a belated Happy Birthday.
Lastly, he reported that the Council Chamber
renovation will begin later this week and be completed
by the January City Council meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
City Council, Mayor Delgadillo adjourned the meeting
at 9:21 p.m. in memory of three community members
who recently lost their lives Jose Valdez, Leo Espitia, Juan Manuel Garcia: The next meeting will be held on
January 14, 2025 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: January 14, 2025