Agenda packet — Paramount City Council, April 8, 2025

Agenda
City Council
April 8, 2025
Regular Meeting - City Hall Council Chamber - 6:00 PM
16400 Colorado Avenue Paramount, CA 90723 (562) 220-2000 www.paramountcity.gov

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CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Annette C. Delgadillo
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Timothy Garcia
INVOCATION: Pastor Larry Jameson, Lifegate Church

ROLL CALL OF
COUNCILMEMBERS:

Councilmember Isabel Aguayo
Councilmember Brenda Olmos
Councilmember Vilma Cuellar Stallings
Vice Mayor Peggy Lemons
Mayor Annette C. Delgadillo
Agenda April 8, 2025
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PRESENTATIONS

1. PRESENTATION RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING MAYOR
ANNETTE C. DELGADILLO

REORGANIZATION

2. REORGANIZATION SELECTION OF MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR
Recommended Action: Select a Mayor and Vice Mayor to serve for the 2025-2026 term.

CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMENT UPDATES

PUBLIC COMMENTS

CONSENT CALENDAR
All items under the Consent Calendar may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and acted upon separately by the City Council.

3. APPROVAL MINUTES OF MARCH 11, 2025, MARCH 25, 2025 (CITY

COUNCIL/ PLANNING COMMISSION JOINT MEETING), AND
MARCH 25, 2025
Recommended Action: Approve the City Council meeting minutes of March 11, 2025, March 25, 2025 (City Council/Planning Commission Joint Meeting), and March 25, 2025.

4. APPROVAL REGISTER OF DEMANDS – MARCH 2025 (CITY)
Recommended Action: Approve the Register of Demands for March 2025.

5. AWARD OF

CONTRACT

JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR CITY FACILITIES
Recommended Action: 1) Award the contract for janitorial maintenance services to Base Hill, Inc. in the amount of $210,000 per fiscal year for a two (2) year term, with the option to renew administratively for up to three (3) additional one (1) year extensions and authorize the Mayor or her designee to execute the agreement and; 2) Authorize the Public Works Director to procure additional services from Base Hill, Inc. up to an amount as specified in the City’s operating budget, as approved by the City Council each fiscal year.

6. ACCEPTANCE OF
WORK
DILLS PARK IRRIGATION REPAIRS (CITY PROJECT NO. 9574)
Recommended Action: Accept the work performed by Saldana Landscape District, Rosemead, CA, for the Dills Park Irrigation Repairs project and authorize payment of the retention.

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7. RESOLUTION
25:012
ORDERING THE ANNUAL ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DIST NO. 81-1
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 25:012

8. APPROVAL COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES CONTRACT
Recommended Action: Approve the Department of Public Health Public Health Services Contract with the County of Los Angeles for Public Health Services, effective upon date of execution through June 30, 2029, with automatic renewals for consecutive five (5) year terms until terminated by the County or the City and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.

NEW BUSINESS

9. REPORT SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT GRANT PROGRAM
Recommended Action: Seeking City Council guidance to proceed with the proposed program and ensure alignment with Council’s direction and priorities.

10. PUBLIC HEARING

ORDINANCE
1197
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 178, THE COMPREHENSIVE
ZONING ORDINANCE, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 249

CHANGING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF

PARAMOUNT FROM R-M (MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL)

TO PD-PS (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT WITH PERFORMANCE

STANDARDS) TO ALLOW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF FOUR
SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES AT 15538 COLORADO AVENUE IN THE

CITY OF PARAMOUNT
Recommended Action: Read by title only, waive further reading, introduce Ordinance No. 1197 and place it on the April 22, 2025 agenda for adoption.

11. PUBLIC HEARING

ORDINANCE
1198
APPROVING ORDINANCE NO. 1198, APPROVING ZONING
ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 28, RECOMMENDING

THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE ZONING ORDINANCE
TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 28, CHANGING ALL REFERENCES TO

THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TO PLANNING
DIRECTOR; AND CHANGING ALL REFERENCES TO THE

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND THE

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO THE

PLANNING DEPARTMENT IN THE PARAMOUNT MUNICIPAL
CODE; AMENDING SECTIONS 17.04.010 (DEFINITIONS),

17.04.030(A), 17.04.040(A), 17.08.020(B)(1), AND 17.08.020(I); ADDING TO SECTION 17.08.020; AMENDING SECTIONS

17.08.030 AND 17.08.080(A); ADDING TO SECTION 17.08.080; AMENDING SECTIONS 17.12.020(C) AND 17.12.020(J); ADDING TO SECTION 17.12.020; AMENDING SECTIONS 17.12.030 AND

17.12.085(A)(3); ADDING TO SECTION 17.12.120; AMENDING
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SECTION 17.16.040(I); ADDING TO SECTION 17.16.040;
AMENDING SECTIONS 17.16.050, 17.16.110(A), AND

17.16.125(C)(2); ADDING TO SECTIONS 17.16.145 AND

17.24.020(A); AMENDING SECTION 17.24.030(C); ADDING TO
SECTIONS 17.24.030 AND 17.24.040; AMENDING SECTIONS

17.24.080(C)(4)(C), 17.24.080(C)(5)(A), AND 17.28.020(A)(1); ADDING TO SECTION 17.28.020; AMENDING SECTION

17.28.040(A)(4); ADDING TO SECTIONS 17.28.040, 17.28.060,

17.32.040, AND 17.32.100; AMENDING SECTION

17.36.030(K)(1); ADDING TO SECTION 17.36.100; AMENDING
SECTIONS 17.44.170(A), 17.44.170(B), 17.44.460(A) TO (C), AND

17.44.460(G)(3); ADDING TO SECTION 17.44.480; AMENDING
SECTIONS 17.56.020 AND 17.56.030(A) OF TITLE 17 OF THE

PARAMOUNT MUNICIPAL CODE, ADDING, DELETING, AND
AMENDING DEFINITIONS; AND INCLUDING MINOR

AMENDMENTS TO ALLOWABLE USES, EXTERIOR HOLIDAY

DISPLAYS IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS, AND OTHER MINOR

REVISIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING

CONFORMITY WITH STATE LAW, IMPLEMENTING THE

PARAMOUNT HOUSING ELEMENT, BRINGING INTERNAL

CONSISTENCY WITHIN THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND
CLARIFYING OUTDATED TEXT.

Recommended Action: Read by title only, waive further reading, introduce Ordinance No. 1198, and place it on the April 22, 2025 agenda for adoption.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY OLD BUSINESS

12. ORAL REPORT AIR MONITORING PROGRAM UPDATE

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY NEW BUSINESS

COMMENTS/COMMITTEE REPORTS

CLOSED SESSION

ADJOURNMENT
To a meeting on April 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 16400 Colorado Ave., Paramount, CA
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To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Heidi Luce, City Clerk
Date: April 8, 2025
SUBJECT: RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING MAYOR ANNETTE C. DELGADILLO In recognition of her term as Mayor, Annette C. Delgadillo will be honored by the following officials and organizations:
• Congresswoman Nanette Diaz Barragan
• Senator Lena Gonzalez
• Assemblymember Jose Solache
• Supervisor Janice Hahn
• Elected Officials from other Cities
• Paramount Unified School District
• Chamber of Commerce
• Los Angeles County Fire Department
• Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
• Paramount City Council
To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Heidi Luce, City Clerk
Date: April 8, 2025
SUBJECT: SELECTION OF MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR
The City Clerk will open nominations for the Office of Mayor and the City Council will select a Mayor to serve during the 2025-2026 term. Following the selection of a Mayor, the City Clerk will administer the Oath of Office to the new Mayor.

Following the oath, the Mayor will open nominations for the Office of Vice Mayor and the City Council will select a Vice Mayor to serve during the 2025-2026 term.

To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Heidi Luce, City Clerk
Date: April 8, 2025
SUBJECT: MINUTES OF MARCH 11, 2025, MARCH 25, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL/ PLANNING COMMISSION JOINT MEETING), AND MARCH 25, 2025

BACKGROUND
The City Council meeting minutes are prepared by the City Clerk and presented to the City Council for review and approval.

DISCUSSION
The City Council meeting minutes of March 11, 2025, March 25, 2025 (City Council/Planning Commission Joint Meeting), and March 25, 2025 are attached for review and approval.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

VISION, MISSION, VALUES, AND STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
The City’s Vision, Mission, and Values set the standard for the organization, establish priorities, uniformity and guidelines; and provide the framework for policy decision making. The Strategic Outcomes were implemented to provide a pathway to achieving the City’s Vision. This item aligns with Strategic Outcome No 6: Efficient, Effective, and Fiscally Responsible - Deliver an efficient and effective City government in a fiscally responsible, transparent and collaborative manner.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve the City Council meeting minutes of March 11, 2025, March 25, 2025 (City Council/Planning Commission Joint Meeting), and March 25, 2025.

PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 11, 2025
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
6:02 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 16400
Colorado Avenue, Paramount, California.

PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:

Joseph Dominguez, Adaptive Recreation Program
Participant, led the pledge of allegiance.

INVOCATION: Pastor 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
Mayor Annette C. Delgadillo
STAFF PRESENT: John Moreno, City Manager
Nicholas R. Ghirelli, City Attorney
Regina Danner, Assistant City Attorney
Grissel Chavez, Assistant City Manager
Paul Espinoza, Interim Finance Director
Adriana Figueroa, Public Works Director
Yecenia Guillen, Community Services Director
John King, Planning Director
Heidi Luce, City Clerk
Ivan Reyes, Associate Planner
Magnolia Sandoval, Management Analyst

PRESENTATIONS

1. VIDEO
Water Well 16 Tank
Wrap
CF 39.7
A video highlighting the Water Well 16 Tank Wrap was
presented.

2. PRESENTATION
Mayor’s Gold Key
Award
CF 39.7
Mayor Delgadillo presented the Mayor’s Gold Key
Award to Pastor Grady Jones. Pastor Jones was
present to accept the award and expressed sincere
appreciation for the recognition.

3. PROCLAMATION Mayor Delgadillo, on behalf of the City Council, Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the

PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
March 11, 2025; Page 3
American Red Cross
Awareness Month
CF 39.12
proclaimed March as American Red Cross Awareness
Month. Amy Papageorges, Executive Director and
Cynthia Gotoski, Sponsorship Relations Manager from
the American Red Cross were present to accept the
proclamation.

4. PROCLAMATION
National Women’s
History Month
CF 39.12
Mayor Delgadillo, on behalf of the City Council,
proclaimed March as National Women’s History
Month. Treasurer Lucy Hase and members of the
Paramount Women’s club including were present to
accept the proclamation.

5. PROCLAMATION
Developmental
Disabilities Awareness
Month
CF 39.12
Mayor Delgadillo, on behalf of the City Council,
proclaimed March as Developmental Disabilities
Awareness Month.

6. CERTIFICATE OF

RECOGNITION
Paramount High
School Cheer Team –
CIF Champions and
2025 Universal
Cheerleaders
Association (UCA)
National High School
Cheerleading
Champions
CF 39.6
Mayor Delgadillo, on behalf of the City Council,
recognized Paramount High School Cheer Team for
winning the Southern Section CIF Championship and
2025 Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA)
National High School Cheerleading Championship.

Members of the Paramount High School Cheer Team
along with coaches, Martha Huerta and Gerlhen Perez
were present to accept the recognition.

7. CERTIFICATE OF

RECOGNITION
Paramount Youth
Soccer Organization
2024 SoCal
Tournament
Champions – 2012 And
2014 Boys
CF 39.6
Mayor Delgadillo, on behalf of the City Council,
recognized Paramount Youth Soccer Organization
2012 and 2014, 2024 boys teams for being named
SoCal Tournament Champion. Members of both
teams along with their coaches were present to accept
the recognition.

8. CERTIFICATE OF

RECOGNITION
Honoring First
Responders for their
heroic efforts during
the devastating
Mayor Delgadillo, on behalf of the City Council,
honored First Responders for their heroic efforts
during the devastating Southern California fires
members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s
Department and Los Angeles County Fire Department
were present to accept the recognition.

Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the

PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
March 11, 2025; Page 4
Southern California
Fires
CF 39.6

9. RECOGNITION
City of Paramount
Retiree – LaShan
Shannon – 31 Years
CF 39.7
Mayor Delgadillo, on behalf of the City Council,
recognized City of Paramount Retiree LaShan
Shannon for his 31 years of dedicated service to the
City of Paramount.

At 6:55 p.m., Mayor Delgadillo recessed the meeting
to a brief break. The meeting was called back to order
at 7:06 p.m.

CF 10.4 CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMENT UPDATES
City Manager Moreno responded to comments made
by Robert Cruz at the February 25, 2025 meeting.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
CF 10.3 The following individual addressed the City Council and provided public comments: Andrea Crow,
Paramount Library; Johanna Navarro; and Eddie
Garcia, Think Together.

CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Vice Mayor Lemons and seconded by
Councilmember Aguayo to approve Consent Calendar
Items 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19 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

10. APPROVAL
Minutes of February
11, 2025 (Special
Meeting), February 11,
and February 25, 2025
Approved.

Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the

PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
March 11, 2025; Page 5

11. APPROVAL
Register of Demands
February 2025
CF 47.2
Approved the Register of Demands for February2025.

12. ACCEPTANCE OF
WORK
Substation Roof
Replacement
(City Project No. 9470)
Accepted the work performed by Bishop, Inc., Orange,
CA, for the Substation Roof Replacement project and
authorized payment of the retention.

13. ORDINANCE 1194
Amending Chapters

10.04.010 and

10.04.020 of the
Paramount Municipal
Code Incorporation of
the County Traffic
Code Regarding
CF 98.1
Read by title only, waived further reading, and adopted Ordinance No. 1194, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT
AMENDING CHAPTERS 10.04.010 AND 10.04.020 OF

THE PARAMOUNT MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING

INCORPORATION OF THE COUNTY TRAFFIC
CODE.”

14. ORDINANCE 1195
Amending Chapters

8.04.010 and 8.04.040
of the Paramount
Municipal Code
Regarding
Incorporation of the
County Health and
Safety Code
CF 61.23
Read by title only, waived further reading, and adopted Ordinance No. 1195, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT
AMENDING CHAPTERS 8.04.010 AND 8.04.040 OF

THE PARAMOUNT MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING

INCORPORATION OF THE COUNTY HEALTH AND
SAFETY CODE.”

15. RESOLUTION 25:008
Authorizing a Letter of
Agreement amending
the Memorandum of
Understanding
Between the City and
Teamsters Local 911
(Juneteenth Holiday)
CF 43.1156
Adopted Resolution No. 25:008 authorizing a Letter of
Agreement amending the Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of Paramount and
Teamsters Local 911 to incorporate the Juneteenth
Holiday and authorized the City Manager to execute
the Letter of Agreement.

16. APPROVAL
Request for Installation
of a Disabled Parking
Zone in front of 8421
Elburg Street
Approved the request for installation of a disabled
parking zone in front of 8421 Elburg Street.

Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the

PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
March 11, 2025; Page 6
CF 73.3

17. ACCEPTANCE OF
WORK
Traffic Safety
Improvements 2023
(City Project No. 9235)
Accepted the work performed by Elecnor Belco
Electric, Inc., Chino, CA, for the Traffic Safety
Improvements 2023 project and authorized payment of
the retention.

18. ACCEPTANCE OF
WORK
Dills Park Restroom
(City Project No. 9259)
Accepted the work performed by 3M Construction
Corporation, Anaheim, CA for the Dills Park Restroom
project and authorized payment of the retention.

19. ACCEPTANCE OF
WORK
Well 16 Perimeter
Landscape
(City Project No. 9116)
Accepted the work performed by SGD Enterprises
DBA Four Seasons Landscaping, Van Nuys, CA for
the Well 16 Perimeter Landscape project and
authorized payment of the retention.

NEW BUSINESS

20. ORAL REPORT
Care Solace, Inc.

Program Overview
CF 43.1223
Anita Ward, Chief Growth Officer with Care Solace,
Inc. gave the report and presented a PowerPoint
presentation providing an overview of the services
provided to the Paramount Community.

21. RECEIVE AND FILE
Consideration of a
Historic Context
Statement and Historic
Resources Survey
CF 39 and 43.1224
Christina Lazzaretto, Managing Partner and Sian
Winship, Architectural Historian with Historic
Resources Group gave the report and provided
PowerPoint presentation.

In response to Vice Mayor Lemons, Ms. Lazzaretto
explained why the study only went through the 1970’s.

Vice Mayor Lemons suggested that the City consider
getting a quote to continue the study through current
day.

The report was received and filed.

22. RESOLUTION 25:009
Declaring Certain Real
Property Interests
Necessary for Public
Purposes and
Authorizing the
Assistant City Attorney Danner gave the report and
presented a PowerPoint presentation.

Mayor Delgadillo opened the hearing on this matter.

City Clerk Luce reported that an objection letter was
submitted by Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton
Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the

PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
March 11, 2025; Page 7
Acquisition thereof in
connection with the
Civic Center
Improvement Project
(The Hay Tree
Property, Located at
16471 Paramount
Blvd., and more
particularly described
as Assessor Parcel
Nos. 7120-027-019 &
020, in The City Of
Paramount, California)
Code of Civil
Procedure Sections
1245.220, et al.

CF 117, 117.4i
LLP on behalf the property owner, Paramount General
Hospital and the letter was distributed to the City
Council electronically as well as placed on the dais for the City Council’s consideration.

Hearing no further testimony, the hearing was closed.

It was moved by Vice Mayor Lemons and seconded by
Councilmember Aguayo to adopt Resolution No.
25:009, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT DECLARING

CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS

NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES AND

AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION THEREOF IN

CONNECTION WITH THE CIVIC CENTER

IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (THE HAY TREE
PROPERTY, LOCATED AT 16471 PARAMOUNT
BLVD., AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NOS. 7120-027-019 & 020,
IN THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT, CALIFORNIA).” 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
Updated Guidelines –
Residential Air Purifier
and Filter Rebate
Program
CF 46, 31.20
Associate Planner Reyes gave the report and
presented a PowerPoint presentation. The report was
received and filed.

24. APPROVAL
Proposed
Education/Military
Banner Location
Changes
Community Services Director Guillen gave the report
and presented a PowerPoint presentation.

It was moved by Councilmember Cuellar Stallings and
seconded by Vice Mayor Lemons to approve the
Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the

PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
March 11, 2025; Page 8
CF 93 proposed Education/Military Banner location changes and provide staff direction to move them accordingly.

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

25. APPROVAL
Friday Night Pop-Up
Traffic Control Plans
and Equipment Rental
Services with Meridian
Rapid Defense Group
LLC DBA Meridian
Rapid Defense Group
Rentals LLC
CF 79.14
Public Works Director Figueroa gave the report and
presented a PowerPoint presentation.

It was moved by Vice Mayor Lemons and seconded by
Councilmember Cuellar Stallings to 1) Approve the
traffic control plans for the Friday Night Paramount
popup events at Orange Avenue and at the
intersection of Gundry Avenue and Jackson Street;
and 2) Authorize the use of Meridian Rapid Defense
Group LLC DBA Meridian Rapid Defense Group
Rentals LLC for the Meridian barrier equipment rental
services. 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

26. AWARD OF

CONTRACT
Median Enhancements
on Alondra Boulevard
and Rosecrans Avenue
from West City
Boundary to Orange
Avenue
(City Project No. 9435)
Public Works Director Figueroa gave the report and
presented a PowerPoint presentation.

It was moved by Vice Mayor Lemons and seconded by
Councilmember Aguayo to 1) Approve the plans and
specifications as detailed in the bid documents, with
respect to design criteria; 2) Find the project exempt
from CEQA; and 3) Award the contract for the
reclaimed irrigation line median enhancement on
Alondra Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue project to
Marina Landscape, Inc., Orange, California in the
amount of $49,500, and authorize the Mayor or her
designee to execute the agreement. The motion was
passed by the following roll call vote:

Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the

PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
March 11, 2025; Page 9
AYES: Councilmembers Aguayo, Olmos,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Lemons;
and Mayor Delgadillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE PARAMOUNT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY – CONSENT

CALENDAR
It was moved by Vice Mayor Lemons and seconded by
Councilmember Aguayo to approve Consent Calendar
Item SA1 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 –
February 2025
(Successor Agency)
CF 47.2
Approved.

COMMENTS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmembers
Vice Mayor Lemons reported that she and
Councilmember Olmos continue to meet with the
mobile home park owner and resident representatives
to draft a Memorandum of Understanding regarding
rent increases and other matters. She also reported
that she attended the monthly SEAACA meeting.

Councilmember Olmos reported that she attended the
Pathways 40th Anniversary celebration and thanked
them for the support they provide to the community.

Councilmember Aguayo reported that she attended
Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the

PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
March 11, 2025; Page 10
the MUSA Women’s Appreciation Event and she is
proud to see how the group has grown into strong force
in the community.

Councilmember Cuellar Stallings reported that she
also attended the Pathways 40th Anniversary
celebration and the MUSA Women’s Appreciation
event. She also noted that she attended the youth
basketball program at the Paramount Park gymnasium
and received positive feedback about the City’s
Community Services department as well as the senior
fitness program.

Mayor Delgadillo reported that she also attended the
Pathway’s 40th Anniversary celebration as well as the
Paramount Chamber ribbon cutting event at Jazmin at
Orizaba and anniversary celebration at Ink Head
Prints. Lastly she noted that she and Councilmember
Olmos supported the Read Across America event in
Ms. Margaret Garcia’s First Grade classroom.

Staff
City Manager Moreno introduced the new Interim
Finance Director Paul Espinoza and the City’s new
Service Area Lieutenant Adrian Guillen.

Mayor Delgadillo recessed the City Council meeting to
Closed session at 8:31 p.m. to discuss the matter listed below.

CLOSED SESSION

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -

EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
One (1) case
Shadowood Development v. City of Paramount; Case
No. 22STCV09407
Mayor Delgadillo called the meeting back to order in
open session at 9:00 p.m.

City Attorney Ghirelli reported that the City Council met in closed session to discuss the items listed above and Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the

PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
March 11, 2025; Page 11
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approved, will be made available to the public.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
City Council, Mayor Delgadillo adjourned the meeting
at 9:01 p.m. to a joint meeting with the Planning
Commission on March 25, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. in the
Council Chamber at City Hall, 16400 Colorado Ave.,
Paramount, CA.

Annette C. Delgadillo, Mayor
ATTEST:

Heidi Luce, City Clerk

PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL/ PLANNING COMMISSION

MINUTES OF A JOINT MEETING
MARCH 25, 2025
City of Paramount, 16400 Colorado Avenue, Paramount, CA 90723 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting of the Paramount City Council/Planning Commission was called to order by Vice Mayor Peggy
Lemons at 3:32 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City
Hall, 16400 Colorado Avenue, Paramount, California.

PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:

Vice Mayor Lemons led the pledge of allegiance.

ROLL CALL OF
COUNCILMEMBERS:

Present: Councilmember Isabel Aguayo
Councilmember Brenda Olmos
Councilmember Vilma Cuellar Stallings
Vice Mayor Peggy Lemons

Absent: Mayor Annette C. Delgadillo*
*Excused

ROLL CALL OF
COMMISSIONERS:

Present: Commissioner Ernie Esparza
Commissioner Javier Gonzalez
Commissioner David Moody
Vice Chair Linda Timmons
Chair Gordon Weisenburger
STAFF PRESENT: Grissel Chavez, Assistant City Manager
Nicholas Ghirelli, City Attorney
John King, Planning Director
Heidi Luce, City Clerk

PUBLIC COMMENTS
CF 10.3 The following individual addressed the City Council and Planning Commission and provided public
comments: Peter Melideo (regarding expiring CUP at
7815 Somerset Blvd.)

NEW BUSINESS

DISCUSSION
Clearwater Specific Plan
Update
Planning Director King gave the report and presented
a PowerPoint presentation providing an overview of
the preliminary land use plan for the Clearwater
Specific area, as previously presented, and a brief
discussion regarding transfer of development rights
(TDR). Following the staff presentation, Beau Bianchi
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and Glenn Man (Principal, Architects Orange)
explained their requests for further modification of the plan, requesting higher density, reduced building
setbacks, reduced minimum housing unit sizes,
reduced parking requirements, and reduced open
space requirements. Mr. Man provided graphic
examples of multifamily housing types.

Discussion ensued concerning the requested
changes. Concern was expressed regarding the effect
of higher density on the massing, specifically along
major thoroughfares and affordability of the units.

Following discussion, the City Council requested that
staff schedule a special meeting of the City Council to provide the City Council with further details concerning the requested changes and to provide the City Council
with additional time to analyze their impact.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
City Council, Vice Mayor Lemons adjourned the
meeting at 4:47 p.m. in honor of Mayor Delgadillo’s
newborn granddaughter Charlotte Grace. The next
meeting of the City Council will be held on April 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 16400 Colorado Ave., Paramount, CA.

Annette C. Delgadillo, Mayor
There being no further business to come before the
Planning Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
4:47 p.m. to a meeting on April 2, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 16400 Colorado
Ave., Paramount, CA.

Gordon Weisenburger, Chair
ATTEST:

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Heidi Luce, City Clerk

PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 25, 2025
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 Vice Mayor Peggy Lemons at
5:05 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 16400
Colorado Avenue, Paramount, California.

PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:

Student Mayors Delilah Chavez and Ian Hinojosa, led
the pledge of allegiance.

ROLL CALL OF
COUNCILMEMBERS:

Present: Councilmember Isabel Aguayo
Councilmember Brenda Olmos
Councilmember Vilma Cuellar Stallings
Vice Mayor Peggy Lemons

Absent: Mayor Annette C. Delgadillo
It was moved by Councilmember Cuellar Stallings and
seconded by Councilmember Olmos to excuse Mayor
Delgadillo’s absence. The motion was passed by the
following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Aguayo, Olmos,
Cuellar Stallings; and
Vice Mayor Lemons
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Delgadillo
ABSTAIN: None
STAFF PRESENT: Grissel Chavez, Assistant City Manager
Nicholas R. Ghirelli, City Attorney
Paul Espinoza, Interim Finance Director
Adriana Figueroa, Public Works Director
Yecenia Guillen, Community Services Director
John King, Planning Director
Margarita Matson, Public Safety Director
Heidi Luce, City Clerk
Magnolia Sandoval, Management Analyst
Michelle Tse, Assistant Public Works Director
Eduardo Vaca, Communications Specialist

PRESENTATIONS
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1. VIDEO
Where are they now?
Scholars from the
Paramount Education
Partnership
CF 39.7
A video sharing the stories of three Paramount
Education Partnership scholarship recipients was
presented.

2. CERTIFICATE OF

RECOGNITION
Student Mayor for the
Day
CF 39.6
Mayor Delgadillo, on behalf of the City Council,
recognized Student Mayors for the day Delilah
Chavez, 5th Grade Student at Mokler Elementary
School and Ian Hinojosa, 5th Grade Student at
Roosevelt Elementary School .

CF 10.4 CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMENT UPDATES
Assistant City Manager Chavez responded to
comments made by Johanna Navarro at the March 11,
2025 meeting.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
CF 10.3 The following individual addressed the City Council and provided public comments: Andrea Crow,
Paramount Library.

CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilmember Olmos and seconded
by Councilmember Cuellar Stallings to approve
Consent Calendar Items 3, 4, and 5 as shown below.

The motion was passed by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Aguayo, Olmos,
Cuellar Stallings; and
Vice Mayor Lemons
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Delgadillo
ABSTAIN: None

3. APPROVAL
Amendment No. 1 to
the Agreement with
Studio One Eleven for
Architectural and
A. Approved Amendment No. 1 to the contract with
Studio One Eleven for the design services of the
Paramount Park Community Center Expansion
Project (City Project No. 9464) and authorize the
Mayor or her designee to execute the amendment.

Construction Design
Services and Project
Management Services
by Willdan Engineering
fthPt Pk
B. 1) Appropriated $494,250 in Prop 68 funding to
City Project No. 9464; and 2) Approved project
management and technical support services by
Willdan Engineering for this project.

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Construction Design
Services and Project
Management Services
by Willdan Engineering
for the Paramount Park
Community Center
Expansion and
Renovation Project
(City Project No. 9464)
CF
B. 1) Appropriated $494,250 in Prop 68 funding to
City Project No. 9464; and 2) Approved project
management and technical support services by
Willdan Engineering for this project.

4. AWARD OF

CONTRACT
Alley Improvements
2025
(City Project No. 9534)
CF
1) Approved the plans and specifications as detailed in the bid documents, with respect to design criteria; and 2) Find the project exempt from CEQA; and 3)
Awarded the contract for the Alley Improvements
project to Gentry General Engineering, Inc., Colton,
California, in the amount of $211,689, and authorized
the Mayor or her designee to execute the agreement.

5. RESOLUTION 25:011
Amending the Code of
Conduct and the Rules
of Decorum and
Procedures for the
Conduct of City
Meetings
CF
Adopted Resolution No. 25:011 amending the Code of
Conduct and the Rules of Decorum and Procedures
for the Conduct of City Meetings.

NEW BUSINESS

6. PRESENTATION
Small Business
Administration Disaster
Loan Program
CF
Due to an unforeseen conflict, the U.S. Small Business
Administration (SBA)’s Office of Disaster Recovery
and Resilience was not present to give the
presentation. This item will be rescheduled for a future City Council meeting.

7. AWARD OF

CONTRACT
Downey Avenue and
Rosecrans Avenue
Median Enhancement
Project
(City Project No.
9435B)
CF
Assistant Public Works Director Tse gave the report
and presented a PowerPoint presentation.

Discussion ensued concerning the plant palette
specifically related to the use of bougainvillea.

Following discussion, staff was directed to work with
the landscape architect to review the specifications to eliminate the use of bougainvillea and replace it with
the plant material approved by the ad hoc committee.

It was moved by Councilmember Olmos and seconded
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by Councilmember Cuellar Stallings to: 1) Appropriate
$500,000 in Measure R funds and $232,350 in
Measure M funds, for a total of $732,350, to City
Project No. 9435; 2) Approve the plans and
specifications as detailed in the bid documents, with
respect to design criteria; 3) Find the project exempt
from CEQA; and 4) Award the contract for the Downey
Avenue and Rosecrans Avenue Median
Enhancements project to Marina Landscape, Inc.,
Orange, California, in the amount of $1,570,309.50,
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; and
Vice Mayor Lemons
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Delgadillo
ABSTAIN: None

8. PUBLIC HEARING

RESOLUTION
25:010
CF
Planning Director King gave the report and presented
a PowerPoint presentation.

Vice Mayor Lemons opened the public hearing and
called for public testimony.

There being no public testimony, it was moved by
Councilmember Olmos and seconded by
Councilmember Cuellar Stallings to close the public
hearing. The motion was passed by the following roll
call vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Aguayo, Olmos,
Cuellar Stallings; and
Vice Mayor Lemons
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Delgadillo
ABSTAIN: None
It was moved by Councilmember Olmos and seconded
by Councilmember Aguayo to adopt Resolution No.
25:010, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT SETTING FORTH

ITS FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION RELATIVE
TO GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 25-1, REVISING

THE HEALTH AND SAFETY ELEMENT OF THE
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PARAMOUNT GENERAL PLAN TO ADOPT THE

LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN WITH
LANGUAGE IN COMPLIANCE WITH AB 2140.” The
motion was passed by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Aguayo, Olmos,
Cuellar Stallings; and
Vice Mayor Lemons
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Delgadillo
ABSTAIN: None
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY – NEW

BUSINESS
None.

COMMENTS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmembers
Councilmember Olmos reported that she attended
several Women’s History Month events including
Congresswoman Barragan’s event, hosted in
Paramount and Paramount High School’s Youth
Empowerment Program. She inquired about the alley
repaving schedule. Public Works Director Figueroa
responded that alley paving is scheduled according to
the City’s Pavement Management System and funding
source but staff can look into the status of specific
alleys upon request. Lastly, Councilmember Olmos
reminded the public about the upcoming Disaster
Preparedness Expo on Saturday, March 29 from
10am-2pm at Paramount Park.

Councilmember Aguayo reported that she also
attended several Women’s History Month events
including Congresswoman Barragan’s event as well as
Senator Lena Gonzalez’s event where two women
from Paramount were recognized - Bertha Jimenez
and Dr. Linda Timmons. Lastly, she congratulated
Mayor Delgadillo on the birth of her first grandchild.

Councilmember Cuellar Stallings reported that she
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attended Paramount Youth Baseball Opening Day
along with Councilmembers Olmos and Aguayo. She
noted that she also attended the Women’s History
Month events hosted by Congresswoman Barragan
and Senator Gonzalez. She also reported that she
attended the Library Commission meeting where they
are requesting paperback book donations for
teenagers. She also commented that she attended the
Pop-up Friday Night Paramount event at Orange &
Cortland. Lastly, she congratulated .Mayor Delgadillo
on her newborn granddaughter.

Vice Mayor Lemons reported that she attended the
monthly SEAACA meeting and they are hosting a Pair,
Care and Adoption event on April 12 from 11am-2pm
at the SEAACA office in Downey. She also reported
that she and Councilmember Olmos gave a
presentation to Supervisor Hahn to help Paramount
secure the funding it needs. She also reported the
Community Aesthetics ad hoc committee met recently
to continue planning for the holiday decorations.

Lastly, she congratulated Mayor Delgadillo on the birth of her granddaughter.

Staff
Assistant City Manager Chavez reminded the public
about the Eco-Friendly Fair scheduled for April 5 from
11am-1pm at the Civic Center.

CLOSED SESSION
There was no closed session.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
City Council, Vice Mayor Lemons adjourned the
meeting at 5:41 p.m. to a meeting on April 8, 2025 at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 16400
Colorado Ave., Paramount, CA.

Peggy Lemons, Vice Mayor
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To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Paul Espinoza, Interim Finance Director
Date: April 8, 2025
SUBJECT: REGISTER OF DEMANDS – MARCH 2025 (CITY)

BACKGROUND
The register of demands is presented to the City Council monthly.

DISCUSSION
Attached is the Register of Demands for March 2025.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve the Register of Demands for March 2025.

To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Adriana Figueroa, Public Works Director
Date: April 8, 2025
SUBJECT: JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR CITY FACILITIES

BACKGROUND
On September 20, 2016, the City Council awarded a contract for janitorial services to the City of Paramount's current janitorial services provider, Golden Touch Cleaning (Golden Touch), following a Request for Proposals (RFP) process.

On September 18, 2020, the City received a letter indicating that Golden Touch had merged with Commercial Building Management, Inc. (CBM). Most recently, the City received another letter dated September 3, 2024 stating that CBM has now merged with Commercial Building Management, CBM Incorporated. Given the change in management and the duration in which the City has under contract with this vendor and the frequency in change of ownership, City staff thought it timely to initiate an RFP process to ensure the City receives high service levels and sufficient resources are allocated to the maintenance of its facilities.

DISCUSSION
On Thursday, December 19, 2024, the City published the Request for Proposals in the Paramount Journal and on the City’s website.

On Thursday, February 6, 2025, the Director of Public Works opened and examined the bids for janitorial maintenance services. The bids were opened at 11:00 AM at the Public Works yard.

Nine (9) bids were received and analyzed for completeness of the required documentation. Upon initial review of the bids, staff identified a discrepancy, including a calculation error with the total bid amount in one of the bids, which deemed this submittal non-responsive. City staff were also contacted by another vendor regarding a miscalculation in their total bid amount, resulting in the vendor withdrawing their proposal.

This meant staff reviewed proposals from seven (7) firms with responsive bids that would continue through the evaluation process.

Upon an in-depth review of the proposals, including cost, qualifications, and experience, the City’s selection committee, consisting of the Assistant Public Works Director, Public Agenda Report April 8, 2025
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Works Operations Manager, and Management Analyst, interviewed the top five firms to determine their responsiveness and responsibility in their proposals. During these interviews, the selection committee discussed proposal information, methodologies, resource allocation, reputation, abilities, quality of supplies and equipment, capabilities, and skills of each janitorial service provider to ensure successful performance.

Upon conclusion of the review, evaluation, and interview process, staff recommends an award of contract to Base Hill, Inc. (Base Hill) for janitorial maintenance services as they were deemed to be the most responsive and responsible bid. Although Base Hill was not the lowest bid, staff believes it provides the best overall level of service and value to the City. City staff provided an opportunity for the lower bids to be heard prior to the City Council’s consideration of this award of contract.

Base Hill, Inc. was founded in 2002 and has over 20 years of janitorial experience growing into a multi-state enterprise known for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. They provide a wide range of services including daily janitorial services, carpet and upholstery cleaning, floor care specialists, window cleaning, and emergency services. References mentioned that Base Hill is responsive, professional, and do quality work. They currently provide janitorial services for other public sector clients including the following agencies:
- City of South Pasadena
- City of San Marino
- City of South El Monte
- City of Imperial
- City of Pomona
- Army Corps of Engineers
- Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection - Department of the Air Force
- Federal Communications Commission
In addition to the established janitorial maintenance service schedule for city facilities, it is recommended that the City Council authorize the Public Works Director to request additional services, as needed, up to an amount as specified in the City’s operating budget, as approved by the City Council each fiscal year. This will cover special services, such as window washing services, carpet deep cleaning services, and other specialized services.

Cost Summary
The annual cost for the janitorial maintenance services is $210,000 per year ($17,500 per month for 12 months).

Attached is the proposed contract for janitorial maintenance services. If the contract is approved by the City Council, the contractor will commence services on May 2, 2025, to allow time for transition between contractors.

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FISCAL IMPACT
Approximately $176,000 was budgeted in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Public Works Facilities Maintenance budget utilizing General Funds. If the City Council approves the award of contract, there are sufficient funds in the current budget to cover this service with the new contractor for the rest of FY 2024-25. Staff will include the annual price for janitorial services with this firm as part of the FY 2025-26 budget process, including funding for additional as-needed services.

VISION, MISSION, VALUES, AND STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
The City’s Vision, Mission, and Values set the standard for the organization, establish priorities, uniformity and guidelines; and provide the framework for policy decision making. The Strategic Outcomes were implemented to provide a pathway to achieving the City’s Vision. This item aligns with Strategic Outcome No 1: Safe Community - Provide a safe place to live, work, and visit. 5: Attractive and Well-Maintained Infrastructure - Develop and maintain City-owned infrastructure, parks, facilities, and amenities that enhance quality of life and the attractiveness of the community.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
1) Award the contract for janitorial maintenance services to Base Hill, Inc. in the amount of $210,000 per fiscal year for a two (2) year term, with the option to renew administratively for up to three (3) additional one (1) year extensions and authorize the Mayor or her designee to execute the agreement and; 2) Authorize the Public Works Director to procure additional services from Base Hill, Inc. up to an amount as specified in the City’s operating budget, as approved by the City Council each fiscal year.

To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Adriana Figueroa, Public Works Director
Date: April 8, 2025
SUBJECT: DILLS PARK IRRIGATION REPAIRS (CITY PROJECT NO. 9574)

BACKGROUND
Included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Capital Improvement Budget was funding for the Dills Park Irrigation Repairs project, which consisted of repairs, installations, and modifications that addressed issues with irrigation, including inadequate irrigation flow and pressure that affected the maintenance of greenspace throughout the park. This project significantly improved the current irrigation system for Dills Park, thus promoting the continued beautification of our City parks and sustainable water conservation practices.

On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, the Director of Public Works opened the bids for this project, and the project was awarded to Saldana Landscape District for $385,000 at the City Council meeting on August 13, 2024.

DISCUSSION
The work performed under this contract has been inspected under the supervision of the Public Works Director, in conformance with Section 6-8 of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction.

The project was completed on January 29, 2025, and the Notice of Completion will be filed with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s office after approval by the City Council.

The contract retention of $19,599.20 will be held for thirty-five (35) days from the date of recordation. The total project cost, including any necessary change orders, is $391,984.

FISCAL IMPACT
None. The Dills Park Irrigation Project was included in the FY 2024-25 City Council approved Capital Improvement Program budget. No additional appropriation is required.

VISION, MISSION, VALUES, AND STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
The City’s Vision, Mission, and Values set the standard for the organization, establish priorities, uniformity and guidelines; and provide the framework for policy decision Agenda Report April 8, 2025
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making. The Strategic Outcomes were implemented to provide a pathway to achieving the City’s Vision. This item aligns with Strategic Outcome No 5: Attractive and WellMaintained Infrastructure - Develop and maintain City-owned infrastructure, parks, facilities, and amenities that enhance quality of life and the attractiveness of the community.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Accept the work performed by Saldana Landscape District, Rosemead, CA, for the Dills Park Irrigation Repairs project and authorize payment of the retention.

To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Adriana Figueroa, Public Works Director
Date: April 8, 2025
SUBJECT: ORDERING THE ANNUAL ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DIST NO. 81-1

BACKGROUND
Landscape Maintenance District No. 81-1 was formed by the City Council, in June 1981, to levy and collect annual assessments for the continued maintenance of the public rightof-way in the Orange Avenue Industrial Park. The District was formed in response to requests for its formation by the majority of the property owners in the District.

DISCUSSION
Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, the City Council must annually adopt a resolution to order the Engineer to prepare and file a report. The Engineer’s Report includes the plans and specifications, estimate of costs, diagram of the landscaping maintenance district, and an assessment of the total costs.

FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for this project was included in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Engineering Budget utilizing General Funds. There is no additional fiscal impact to the City.

VISION, MISSION, VALUES, AND STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
The City’s Vision, Mission, and Values set the standard for the organization, establish priorities, uniformity and guidelines; and provide the framework for policy decision making. The Strategic Outcomes were implemented to provide a pathway to achieving the City’s Vision. This item aligns with Strategic Outcome No 5: Attractive and WellMaintained Infrastructure - Develop and maintain City-owned infrastructure, parks, facilities, and amenities that enhance quality of life and the attractiveness of the community.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt Resolution No. 25:012

CITY OF PARAMOUNT

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. 25:012

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT

ORDERING THE ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 81-1
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paramount on June 2, 1981, ordered the improvements and formation of Landscape and Maintenance Assessment District No. 81-1 pursuant to the terms and provisions of the "Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972", being Division 15, Part 2 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, in what is known and designated as the Orange Avenue Industrial Park (hereinafter referred to as the "Maintenance District"); and
WHEREAS, that these proceedings for the annual levy of assessment shall relate to the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026; and WHEREAS, there has been submitted, at this time, to this City Council for its consideration, a map as set forth as attachment "A", showing the boundaries of the area affected by the levy of the assessment for the above referenced fiscal year, and said map further shows and describes in general, a description of the works of improvement to be maintained under these improvements, and said description is general in its nature and sufficient to identify the works of improvement and the areas proposed to be assessed for said maintenance; and
WHEREAS, the provisions of said Division 15, Part 2 require a written Report consisting of the following:

1. Plans and specifications of the area of the works of improvement to be maintained;

2. An estimate of the costs for maintaining the improvements for the ensuing fiscal year;

3. A diagram of the area proposed to be assessed; and

4. An assessment of the estimated costs for the maintenance work for said fiscal year.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The above recitations are true and correct.

SECTION 2. That the attached map, as submitted to this City Council, showing RESOLUTION NO. 25:012

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the boundaries of the proposed areas to be assessed and showing the works of improvement to be maintained, is hereby approved and adopted by this City Council. A copy of said map shall be on file in the Office of the City Clerk and open for public inspection. The map, as submitted, is hereby entitled the Landscape Maintenance District 81-1.

SECTION 3. That the proposed maintenance work within the area proposed to be assessed shall be for certain landscaping and/or street lighting improvements, as said maintenance work is set forth in the "Report" to be presented to this City Council for consideration.

SECTION 4. That the City of Paramount City Engineer is hereby ordered to prepare and file with the City Council a "Report" relating to said annual assessment and levy in accordance with the provisions of Article IV, commencing with Section 22565 of Chapter 1 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California.

SECTION 5. That upon completion, said "Report" shall be filed with the City Clerk, who shall then submit the same to this City Council for its consideration pursuant to Sections 22623 and 22624 of said Streets and Highways Code.

SECTION 6. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Paramount this 8th day of April 2025.

Mayor
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Heidi Luce, City Clerk

To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Margarita Matson, Public Safety Director
Date: April 8, 2025
SUBJECT: COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES CONTRACT

BACKGROUND
The County of Los Angeles has established longstanding contracts with several cities, including Paramount, to provide public health services. Most of these contracts date back to the 1950s and 1960s and designate the County's Public Health Officer as the Health Officer for Paramount, responsible for enforcing various public health statutes, regulations, and ordinances. However, many of these contracts have become outdated due to changes in the Health and Safety Code and the separation of the Department of Public Health from the Department of Health Services in 2006. To address these issues, the County is requesting new agreements to be signed by the 85 cities that are currently under contract for public health services, excluding Long Beach, Pasadena, and Vernon.

DISCUSSION
The County has been providing public health services on behalf of contracted cities for approximately 60 years. Since July 1958, the City of Paramount has depended on the County for these services. The new agreement allows the County’s Health Officer to serve as the local health officer within the jurisdictions of the contracted cities. It updates the terms of service while ensuring that the same level of public health services is maintained for the cities at no cost.

This agreement will facilitate the ongoing administration of local public health within the cities and continue the County’s role in performing local health officer functions, which include inspection services and the observation and enforcement of public health laws and regulations.

To make sure the updated contract meets the needs and concerns of the cities, the County conducted feedback sessions through virtual meetings and work group discussions. The Board of Supervisors approved the final agreement (Contract No. PH005646) presented on October 8, 2024. However, the final updated city contract for health officer services provided by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health was not received until March 20, 2025. Please note that there have been no changes in the contract services provided by Public Health. This new agreement ensures that the City Agenda Report April 8, 2025
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remains compliant with state law and retains access to essential public health services as specified by Title 11 of the Los Angeles County Code, along with any amendments or additions adopted by the City through ordinance or resolution. Additionally, this contract is evergreen, meaning it will automatically renew without the need for renegotiation unless either the City or the County decides to terminate it.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact. Public Health provides the local administration of public health services to cities on a no-cost basis.

VISION, MISSION, VALUES, AND STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
The City’s Vision, Mission, and Values set the standard for the organization, establish priorities, uniformity and guidelines; and provide the framework for policy decision making. The Strategic Outcomes were implemented to provide a pathway to achieving the City’s Vision. This item aligns with Strategic Outcome No 1: Safe Community - Provide a safe place to live, work, and visit. 2: Community Health - Provide diverse recreational and cultural amenities that support healthy lifestyles and a sense of community.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve the Department of Public Health Public Health Services Contract with the County of Los Angeles for Public Health Services, effective upon date of execution through June 30, 2029, with automatic renewals for consecutive five (5) year terms until terminated by the County or the City and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.

To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Grissel Chavez, Assistant City Manager
Andres Gonzalez, Management Analyst
Date: April 8, 2025
SUBJECT: SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT GRANT PROGRAM

BACKGROUND
On November 2, 2023, staff presented City Council a recommendation for the allocation of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). At that time, an amount of $100,000 was designated for support of the City’s local business community. Staff was directed to recommend those activities which could provide resources and assistance to the business community. Last fall, staff utilized $5,000 of these funds to conduct a small business spotlight video contest.

The proposed program recommendation being presented this evening aims to address the needs of small businesses by assisting them in their marketing efforts through various measures such as website and social media development, printed marketing materials, as well as storefront signage. This program aligns with the City Council’s 2025 goal to provide marketing support for small businesses.

DISCUSSION
Staff has developed preliminary guidelines for a new grant program to help small businesses fund marketing activities (such as creation of a website, marketing materials, mailers, videos, social media platforms) as well as storefront signage. he grant funding request would be limited to a maximum of $5,000 per business.

The business would be required to submit a grant application form requesting information on their specific need and use of the requested funding. The application would be then reviewed by a committee comprised of staff from the City and Chamber of Commerce.

Upon review of each request, the committee would decide on the dollar amount to be funded. Once the grant request is approved, the business would be reimbursed upon submission of receipts for services/products paid and verification of the completed product.

If the City Council supports this concept, staff will further develop this program and begin marketing through the Chamber of Commerce and the City’s social media platforms.

Based on the available funding of $95,000, this program could help a minimum of 19 small businesses (depending on their approved grant amount).

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FISCAL IMPACT
The City’s FY 2024-25 budget contains $95,000 in unused ARPA funding available for this new program. Approximately $5,000 was spent on the small business spotlight video contest held last fall.

VISION, MISSION, VALUES, AND STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
The City’s Vision, Mission, and Values set the standard for the organization, establish priorities, uniformity and guidelines; and provide the framework for policy decision making. The Strategic Outcomes were implemented to provide a pathway to achieving the City’s Vision. This item aligns with Strategic Outcome No 3: Economic Health - Support a healthy, sustainable economy reflecting community values.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Seeking City Council guidance to proceed with the proposed program and ensure alignment with Council’s direction and priorities.

To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: John King, AICP, Planning Director
Ivan Reyes, Associate Planner
Date: April 8, 2025
SUBJECT: AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 178, THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 249 CHANGING THE

OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT FROM R-M
(MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO PD-PS (PLANNED

DEVELOPMENT WITH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS) TO ALLOW FOR
THE DEVELOPMENT OF FOUR SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES AT 15538

COLORADO AVENUE IN THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT

BACKGROUND
This item is a request for the City Council to adopt Ordinance No. 1197, approving Zone Change No. 249, a request by Colorado 4, LP to change the official zoning map from RM (Multiple-Family Residential) to PD-PS (Planned Development with Performance Standards) at 15538 Colorado Avenue.

In 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24:004, approving General Plan Amendment No. 24-1, changing the General Plan Land Use Designation from Central Industrial District to Multiple-Family Residential on the 15500 block of Colorado Avenue.

The applicant is a business entity affiliated with Gold Key Development, which has developed numerous properties in Paramount over several decades.

The existing building, designed by the notable architectural firm Armet & Davis, was constructed in 1952 and served as the Paramount Fire Station until the Fire Department relocated to a larger station at 7521 Somerset Boulevard. The building became a City asset and has been vacant since 2016 when the Southeast Area Social Services Funding Authority (SASSFA) vacated the premises.

On July 23, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24:029, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Gold Key Development for the subject property for $650,000.

Applications
On March 3, 2025, the Planning Commission reviewed the zone change proposal and recommended approval.

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Also on March 3, 2025, the Planning Commission approved Tentative Parcel Map No. 084713, a request by Colorado 4, LP to subdivide the 11,250 square foot property at 15538 Colorado Avenue into four 2,814 square foot properties. With the Planning Commission approval, the applicant will now prepare a Final Map for City Council review and approval at the direction of the City Engineer and the Public Works Department.

On the same date, the Development Review Board approved Development Review Application No. 25:001, a request by the same applicant to construct four single-family homes on the subject property. The approval included conditions of approval to ensure a quality development.

The following is an aerial photograph of the project area with the site highlighted in red:

Below are photos of the front and rear of the project site:

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Project Design
For reference, below are the project plans as reviewed and approved by the Development Review Board.

Site Plan
Elevation
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DISCUSSION
Proposed Zone Change
As noted above, the application is a request to change the zone from R-M (Multiple-Family Residential) to PD-PS (Planned Development with Performance Standards)/SingleFamily Residential.

The two maps below show the existing and proposed Zoning Map:

EXISTING PROPOSED

General Plan
The City Council most recently adopted a comprehensive Paramount General Plan update in 2007. The General Plan is made up of elements – land use, housing, transportation, resources management, health and safety, economic development, public facilities, and implementation. The City Council adopted a new element – environmental justice – in early 2022. The Land Use Element of the General Plan serves as the longterm guide for development in Paramount and indicates the distribution, location, and land use for housing, business, industry, open space, recreation, and public facilities.

California Government Code Section 65860 requires General Plan Land Use Map and Zoning Map consistency.

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The proposed PD-PS zone, allowing for multifamily development, is consistent with the site’s General Land Use Designation. Both allow for residential development at a housing density compatible with the surrounding area.

Environmental Analysis
This project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act per Section 15061(b)(3) – general rule that CEQA only applies to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

VISION, MISSION, VALUES, AND STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
The City’s Vision, Mission, and Values set the standard for the organization, establish priorities, uniformity, and guidelines; and provide the framework for policy decisionmaking. The Strategic Outcomes were implemented to provide a pathway to achieving the Vision of a city that is safe, healthy, and attractive. This item aligns with Strategic Outcome No. 1: Safe Community - Provide a safe place to live, work, and visit. 3: Economic Health - Support a healthy, sustainable economy reflecting community values.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Read by title only, waive further reading, introduce Ordinance No. 1197 and place it on the April 22, 2025 agenda for adoption.

CITY OF PARAMOUNT

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
ORDINANCE NO. 1197

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PARAMOUNT AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 178, THE

COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE
NO. 249 CHANGING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF

PARAMOUNT FROM R-M (MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO PD-PS (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT WITH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS) TO

ALLOW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF FOUR SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES
AT 15538 COLORADO AVENUE IN THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Purpose and Findings. The City Council finds and declares as follows:

WHEREAS, California Constitution Article XI, Section 7, enables the City of Paramount (“the City”) to enact local planning and land use regulations; and WHEREAS, the authority to adopt and enforce zoning regulations, including the location and boundaries of the various zones shown and delineated on the Official Zoning Map of the City, is an exercise of the City’s police power to protect the public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to ensure that development occurs in a prudently effective manner, consistent with the goals and objectives of the General Plan as updated and adopted by the City Council on August 7, 2007 and reasonable land use planning principles; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on March 3, 2025 at which time it considered all evidence presented, both written and oral, and at the end of the hearing voted to adopt Resolution No. PC 25:003, recommending that the City Council adopt this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on this Ordinance on April 8, 2025, at which time it considered all evidence presented, both written and oral.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

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SECTION 2. The official Zoning Map of the City of Paramount adopted by Ordinance No. 178 on February 20, 1962 is amended as shown on the map attached hereto, marked Exhibit A, to be zoned PD-PS (Planned Development with Performance Standards). Said change shall be made on the official Zoning Map of the City of Paramount
Said zone change shall be subject to the following conditions:

Permitted Uses:

The following uses shall be permitted in this PD-PS zone:

1. One single-family dwelling. Lots shall be used for residential purposes only, and no building shall be erected, altered, placed, or permitted to remain on any lot other than a detached single-family dwelling. No part of the properties shall ever be used or caused, allowed, or authorized to be used in any way, directly or indirectly, for any business, commercial, manufacturing, mercantile, storing, vending, or other such nonresidential purpose other than those authorized under Home Occupation regulations.

2. Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and/or junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU). An ADU and/or JADU shall be permitted pursuant to Chapter

17.104 (Accessory Dwelling Units) of the Paramount Municipal Code and State law.

2. Attached accessory buildings and structures, including private garages.

3. Animals. Dogs and cats as household pets, provided that the total number is any combination thereof shall not exceed three. Livestock, including cattle, sheep, goats, horses, rabbits, rodents, poultry, fowl, and pigeons are prohibited. Fish and invertebrates contained within an aquarium shall be permitted.

4. Family daycare homes. A family daycare home shall comply with all relevant regulations from all relevant State of California, Los Angeles County, and City of Paramount codes and regulations and maintain an active City of Paramount business license.

5. Home garden. A home garden is permitted as a complement or accessory to a completed development project.

6. Home occupation. A Home Occupation Permit may be granted pursuant to Section 17.08.020(E) of the Paramount Municipal Code.

7. Small licensed residential care facilities. A small licensed residential care facility shall comply with all relevant regulations from all relevant State of ORDINANCE NO. 1197

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California, Los Angeles County, and City of Paramount codes and regulations and maintain an active City of Paramount business license.

Prohibited uses:

1. Short-term rentals. A short-term rental means a residential building or a portion of a residential building that is rented to a person or person for 30 consecutive days or less.

Performance Standards:

1. Vehicle repair. The repair or dismantling of any vehicle within the PD-PS (Planned Development with Performance Standards/Single-Family Residential) zone shall be prohibited.

2. Commercial trucks/trailers. The parking or storage of trailers or commercial trucks shall not be allowed.

3. Vehicle parking. The parking of any vehicle in any area of any lot, other than the garage or driveway, is prohibited.

4. Recreational vehicles. The outdoor parking or outdoor storage of any recreational vehicle shall not be allowed. Such recreational vehicles shall include, but are not limited to motorhomes, boats, travel trailers, and transport trailers.

5. Satellite dish. The installation of a satellite dish shall be at a location at the rear of the house or garage and shall not project above the peak of the roof so as not to be visible from the Colorado Avenue.

6. Pole/antennae. No television or radio poles, antennae, or other external fixtures other than those originally installed by the developer and any replacements thereof, shall be constructed, erected or maintained on or within any lot. No other than that originally installed by the developer and any replacements thereof, shall be constructed, erected or maintained on any lot.

7. Clotheslines. Clotheslines shall not be visible from the public right-of-way.

8. Trash/recyclables. Trash, recyclables, garbage, or other waste shall be kept only in sanitary containers that shall be stored in a location so as not to be visible from the public right-of-way. No owner of a lot shall permit or cause any trash or refuse to be kept on any portion of the properties other than in receptacles customarily used therefore.

9. Storage. The storage or accumulation of junk, trash, manure, and other offensive or noxious materials on any lot is specifically prohibited. No ORDINANCE NO. 1197

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burning on any lot shall be permitted except in fireplaces or barbecues, if any. No lumber, metals, machinery, equipment, or building materials shall be kept, stored, or allowed to accumulate on any lot.

10. Modifications. No owner shall make any alterations or modifications to the exterior of the buildings, fences, railings, walls or other improvements constructed on a property, or change the grade or drainage pattern of a property, without the prior consent of the Planning Director.

11. Home gardens, front yard. With the exception of fruit trees, edible landscaping in the front yard shall be restricted to raised garden beds.

Raised garden beds shall be constructed of wood (free of rot), brick, masonry, landscape timbers, metal, ceramic, or synthetic lumber. With the exception of fruit trees, edible landscaping in the front yard shall not exceed a maximum height of 42 inches measured from the top of soil.

Edible plant materials shall be promptly harvested and removed when mature or ripe. Plants not harvested for consumption shall be promptly removed or tilled into the soil. Planting areas fallowed between growing seasons shall be covered with mulch or similar material or otherwise maintained in clean condition until the next planting period. Weeds shall be promptly removed. Actions shall be taken to prevent and eliminate pests.

Development Standards:

1. Setbacks. Building setbacks are to be as shown on the submitted site plan and made by reference a part of this zone change.

2. Parking. Parking shall be provided at a minimum rate of two garage spaces per unit and two driveway parking spaces per unit.

3. Driveways. The driveway shall not be widened.

4. Roofing. Decorative roofing, which includes tile or asphalt composition shingles with a lifetime manufacturer warranty shall be maintained. 30- year and three-tab composition shingle are not considered decorative roofing material and are not permissible as reroofing material. Reroofing requires separate Planning Department review and approval of the material and color.

5. Signage. Each lot or parcel of land in this PD-PS zone may have the following signs:
a. Name plates not exceeding two square feet in area containing the name of the occupant of the premises.
b. Address numbers not exceeding six inches in height.

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6. Mailboxes. Mailboxes shall be provided at a rate of one per unit. Said boxes shall be installed by the developer.

7. Fences, etc. No fence or hedge exceeding 42 inches in height shall be erected or permitted in the front setback areas on any lot. No chainlink fences will be permitted.

8. Security bars. No wrought iron, metal, steel, etc. burglar bars shall be installed on exterior of any window. All exterior doors must be able to open without special knowledge or tools.

9. Garbage and recyclable cans. Each home shall store garbage and recyclable cans within garages or behind private area fencing.

10. Tarps. The use of tarps is prohibited in front setbacks, side setbacks, rear yard areas, over driveways, and in parking and circulation areas.

11. Landscaping/irrigation. Landscaping and irrigation shall comply with Chapter 17.96 (Water-Efficient Landscape Provisions) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Paramount Municipal Code.

12. Automobile maintenance. The minor maintenance of vehicles (oil change, etc.) shall be screened from public view.

13. Security wire. No barbed wire, concertina wire, razor wire, or cut glass shall be used as a fence or part of a fence, wall or hedge along any property line or within any required side, rear, or front yard.

Compliance with Chapter 17.72 (PD-PS, Planned Development with Performance Standards Zone) of the Paramount Municipal Code.

This zone change case shall comply with all conditions set forth in Chapter 17.72 (PD-PS, Planned Development with Performance Standards Zone) of the Paramount Municipal Code, Section 17.72.010 to 17.72.210, inclusive.

SECTION 3. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) which is the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.

SECTION 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase in this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is for any reason held invalid, the validity of the remainder of the ordinance or the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall be adopted thereby. The City Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that one or more sections, ORDINANCE NO. 1197

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subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases or the application thereof to any person or circumstance be held invalid.

SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty days after its adoption, shall be certified as to its adoption by the City Clerk, and shall be published as required by law, together with the names and members of the City Council voting for and against the Ordinance.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Paramount this 22nd day of April 2025
____________________________________
Mayor
Attest:
________________________
Heidi Luce, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A

ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES

To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: John King, AICP, Planning Director
Date: April 8, 2025
SUBJECT: APPROVING ORDINANCE NO. 1198, APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 28, RECOMMENDING THAT THE

CITY COUNCIL APPROVE ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT
NO. 28, CHANGING ALL REFERENCES TO THE DIRECTOR OF

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR TO PLANNING DIRECTOR; AND CHANGING ALL

REFERENCES TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

AND THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO THE
PLANNING DEPARTMENT IN THE PARAMOUNT MUNICIPAL CODE;
AMENDING SECTIONS 17.04.010 (DEFINITIONS), 17.04.030(A),

17.04.040(A), 17.08.020(B)(1), AND 17.08.020(I); ADDING TO SECTION

17.08.020; AMENDING SECTIONS 17.08.030 AND 17.08.080(A); ADDING TO SECTION 17.08.080; AMENDING SECTIONS 17.12.020(C) AND

17.12.020(J); ADDING TO SECTION 17.12.020; AMENDING SECTIONS

17.12.030 AND 17.12.085(A)(3); ADDING TO SECTION 17.12.120; AMENDING SECTION 17.16.040(I); ADDING TO SECTION 17.16.040; AMENDING SECTIONS 17.16.050, 17.16.110(A), AND 17.16.125(C)(2); ADDING TO SECTIONS 17.16.145 AND 17.24.020(A); AMENDING SECTION 17.24.030(C); ADDING TO SECTIONS 17.24.030 AND

17.24.040; AMENDING SECTIONS 17.24.080(C)(4)(C),

17.24.080(C)(5)(A), AND 17.28.020(A)(1); ADDING TO SECTION

17.28.020; AMENDING SECTION 17.28.040(A)(4); ADDING TO
SECTIONS 17.28.040, 17.28.060, 17.32.040, AND 17.32.100; AMENDING SECTION 17.36.030(K)(1); ADDING TO SECTION 17.36.100; AMENDING SECTIONS 17.44.170(A), 17.44.170(B), 17.44.460(A) TO (C), AND

17.44.460(G)(3); ADDING TO SECTION 17.44.480; AMENDING
SECTIONS 17.56.020 AND 17.56.030(A) OF TITLE 17 OF THE

PARAMOUNT MUNICIPAL CODE, ADDING, DELETING, AND
AMENDING DEFINITIONS; AND INCLUDING MINOR AMENDMENTS TO

ALLOWABLE USES, EXTERIOR HOLIDAY DISPLAYS IN RESIDENTIAL

AREAS, AND OTHER MINOR REVISIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF

MAINTAINING CONFORMITY WITH STATE LAW, IMPLEMENTING THE

PARAMOUNT HOUSING ELEMENT, BRINGING INTERNAL

CONSISTENCY WITHIN THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND CLARIFYING OUTDATED TEXT.

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BACKGROUND
This item is a request for the City Council to approve Ordinance No. 1198/Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (ZOTA) No. 28, adding, deleting, and amending definitions; and including minor amendments to allowable uses, exterior holiday displays in residential areas, and other minor revisions for the purpose of maintaining conformity with State law, implementing the Paramount Housing Element, bringing internal consistency with the Zoning Ordinance, and clarifying outdated text.

The City Council adopted the Zoning Code or Zoning Ordinance (Title 17 of the Paramount Municipal Code) in 1962. Since then, the City Council has incrementally updated the Code as topics rise to the forefront or to adapt to changing conventions regarding development standards and processes.

In the course of updating zoning regulations throughout the decades since adopting a City Zoning Code, some companion Code sections were not updated. As such, some internal inconsistencies have been present for years.

The Code also includes outdated text and other necessary changes to meet legal and California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) requirements.

Specifically, the Paramount Housing Element, as adopted by the City Council in 2022, includes Zoning Code changes that must be implemented.

The Planning Commission reviewed the draft ordinance at the March 5, 2025 Planning Commission meeting and unanimously recommended approval.

DISCUSSION
Summary of Proposed Revisions
The proposed Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment would update a number of sections of the Paramount Municipal Code. Some of the provisions of the proposed ordinance include the following:
• Add new definitions in Section 17.04.010 of the Municipal Code. These updated definitions serve a number of purposes. To be a more legally sound code, it is recommended that the definition for “church” be replaced with “religious assembly” to accommodate religions that meet in synagogues, temples, mosques, or shrines.

Other definitions (such as smoke shop/tobacco shop) are included to assist with the enforcement of business uses that are not permitted. • Remove outdated text such as references to zones that no longer exist in Paramount.
• Explicitly prohibit short-term housing rentals to formalize existing policy (protecting residents against nuisance rentals).
• Prohibit swimming pool or spa equipment from front yards. • Introduce regulations for exterior holiday decorations.

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• Increase the allowable height of buildings in the R-M (Multiple-Family Residential) zone from 30 feet to 40 feet to comply with a Housing Element program adopted by the City Council and certified by the State.
• Increase the required size of compact parking spaces. • Allow digital signs (with development agreement and development review approval) along the south boundary of the Century (I-105) Freeway between the centerline of Orange Avenue and approximately 200 feet due east. • Update special event regulations to formally allow special event permitting for nonretail businesses. • Explicitly prohibiting tandem parking.
• Update public hearing notice regulations to comply with recent State law changes.

The Planning Commission Attorney has reviewed and approved the proposed changes reflected in this Ordinance.

Environmental Assessment
This ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) which is the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment and CEQA does not apply where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

VISION, MISSION, VALUES, AND STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
The City’s Vision, Mission, and Values set the standard for the organization, establish priorities, uniformity, and guidelines; and provide the framework for policy decisionmaking. The Strategic Outcomes were implemented to provide a pathway to achieving the Vision of a city that is safe, healthy, and attractive. This item aligns with Strategic Outcome No. 1: Safe Community - Provide a safe place to live, work, and visit; No. 4: Environmental Health - Promote, protect, and enhance a healthy, sustainably built, and natural environment; and No. 6: Efficient, Effective, and Fiscally Responsible - Deliver an efficient and effective City government in a fiscally responsible, transparent, and collaborative manner.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Read by title only, waive further reading, introduce Ordinance No. 1198, and place it on the April 22, 2025 agenda for adoption.

CITY OF PARAMOUNT

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
ORDINANCE NO. 1198

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

PARAMOUNT, APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT
NO. 28, CHANGING ALL REFERENCES TO THE DIRECTOR OF

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR TO PLANNING DIRECTOR; AND CHANGING ALL

REFERENCES TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

AND THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO THE
PLANNING DEPARTMENT IN THE PARAMOUNT MUNICIPAL CODE;
AMENDING SECTIONS 17.04.010 (DEFINITIONS), 17.04.030(A),

17.04.040(A), 17.08.020(B)(1), AND 17.08.020(I); ADDING TO SECTION

17.08.020; AMENDING SECTIONS 17.08.030 AND 17.08.080(A); ADDING TO SECTION 17.08.080; AMENDING SECTIONS 17.12.020(C) AND

17.12.020(J); ADDING TO SECTION 17.12.020; AMENDING SECTIONS

17.24.040; AMENDING SECTIONS 17.24.080(C)(4)(C),

17.24.080(C)(5)(A), AND 17.28.020(A)(1); ADDING TO SECTION

17.44.460(G)(3); ADDING TO SECTION 17.44.480; AND AMENDING SECTIONS 17.56.020 AND 17.56.030(A) OF TITLE 17 OF THE

PARAMOUNT MUNICIPAL CODE, ADDING, DELETING, AND
AMENDING DEFINITIONS; AND INCLUDING MINOR AMENDMENTS TO

ALLOWABLE USES, EXTERIOR HOLIDAY DISPLAYS IN RESIDENTIAL

AREAS, AND OTHER MINOR REVISIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF

MAINTAINING CONFORMITY WITH STATE LAW, IMPLEMENTING THE

PARAMOUNT HOUSING ELEMENT, BRINGING INTERNAL

CONSISTENCY WITHIN THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND CLARIFYING OUTDATED TEXT.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Purpose and Findings. The City Council finds and declares as follows:

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A. California Constitution Article XI, Section 7, enables the City of Paramount (“the City”) to enact local planning and land use regulations; and B. The authority to adopt and enforce zoning regulations is an exercise of the City’s police power to protect the public health, safety, and welfare; and C. The City desires to ensure that development occurs in a prudently effective manner, consistent with the goals and objectives of the General Plan as updated and adopted by the City Council on August 7, 2007 and reasonable land use planning principles; and
D. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on March 3, 2025 at which time it considered all evidence presented, both written and oral, and at the end of the hearing voted to adopt Resolution No. PC 25:008, recommending that the City Council adopt this Ordinance; and E. The City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on this Ordinance on April 8, 2025, at which time it considered all evidence presented, both written and oral.

SECTION 2. The Recitals set forth hereinabove are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth herein.

SECTION 3. Definitions. The following provisions of Section 17.04.010 (Definitions) of Title 17 of the Paramount Municipal Code shall be added, deleted, or amended as follows to read as follows:

Adult day program. Any community-based facility or program that provides care to persons 18 years of age or older in need of personal services, supervision, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily living or for the protection of these individuals on less than a 24-hour basis.

Affordable housing. Housing that is restricted to occupancy at an affordable rent or an affordable sales price to moderate-income households, low-income households, or very low-income households. The terms "affordable rent" and "affordable housing cost" shall be as defined in California Health and Safety Code Sections 50053 and 50052.5 and their implementing regulations.

Affordable rent. The maximum monthly rent for a specified income level calculated in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 50053 and implementing regulations.

Affordable sales price. The maximum housing cost for a specified income level, calculated in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 50052.5 and implementing regulations.

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Applicant. A person who submits a land use application and who is the property owner, or authorized agent of the owner who is legally authorized to act for the owner of record.

Bars/cocktail lounges. Establishments principally engaged in the sales of alcoholic beverages for onsite consumption. A bar/cocktail lounge shall not include a brewery, microbrewery, brewpub, winery, or distillery.

Boarding house. A dwelling wherein a room or rooms, with or without individual or group cooking facilities, are rented, leased, or subleased under two or more separate written or oral rental agreements, leases, or subleases, whether or not the owner, agent, or rental manager resides within the dwelling unit. Such term shall not include licensed residential care facilities (large or small). Boarding houses numbering six or more shall be considered a hotel. A boarding house shall not be considered a single housekeeping unit.

Childcare facility. A childcare facility other than a family day care home, including, but not limited to, infant centers, preschools, extended day care facilities, and school age childcare centers.

Child day care facility. A facility that provides nonmedical care to children under 18 years of age in need of personal services, supervision, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily living or for the protection of the individual on less than a 24-hour basis, as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 1596.750 as amended. “Child day care facility” includes child day care centers and family daycare homes.

Church. An establishment the principal purpose of which is religious worship and for which the principal structure contains the sanctuary, and including accessory uses in the main structure or in separate buildings, including Sunday school rooms, assembly rooms, kitchens, library rooms or reading rooms and a one-family dwelling unit, but excluding day care nurseries and facilities for residences of or training of religious orders.

Condition of approval. A requirement, stipulation, or covenant that the review authority attaches to a zoned parcel to ensure that the purposes of Title 17 of the Municipal Code shall be achieved.

Construction contractor office. An office-type facility, without a warehouse, occupied by businesses that provide professional contracting services. This use does not include outdoor storage of equipment and materials.

Contractor's storage yard. Storage yards operated by, or on behalf of, a Statelicensed contractor for storage of large equipment, or other materials commonly used in the individual contractor's type of business.

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Cottage food operation. A small-scale commercial industry within the registered or permitted area of a private home where the cottage food operation operator resides and where cottage food products (as defined by the California Department of Public Health per AB 1616) are prepared or packaged, as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 113758. Products from cottage food operations are often found at farmers markets and other small community organized events and fairs. Cottage food home occupations are operated by a cottage food operator, who is a resident of the home.

Day nursery. Any type of group child, day care programs, including nurseries for children of working mothers, nursery schools for children under minimum age for education in public schools, parent cooperative nursery schools, play groups for preschool children, programs covering after school care for school children; provided, that such establishment is licensed by the State or County and conducted in accordance with State and local requirements.

Density, housing. The number of dwelling units per net or gross acres.

Drive-in/drive-through restaurants. A drive-in restaurant is a restaurant with a drive-through lane where patrons place their orders from their personal vehicles.

Generally a two-way speaker is located at the drive-through lane entrance where the food orders are placed. The patron then proceeds to a window where the transaction (food delivery and payment) takes place.

Drive-through retail or service. A facility where food or other products may be purchased, or where services may be obtained by motorists without leaving their vehicles.

Examples of drive-through sales facilities include fast-food restaurants, drive-through coffee, pharmacies, etc. Drive-through retail or service does not include curbside pickup uses.

Electric vehicle charging station (EV Station). A device or facility that provides power to charge the batteries of electric vehicles. An electric vehicle charging station facility is a retail business that provides charging facilities for electric vehicles. Does not include repair services that are incidental to charging services, the storage or repair of wrecked or abandoned vehicles, vehicle painting, body or fender work, or the rental of vehicle storage or parking spaces. Any retail store on the same site as a charging station is considered a separate land use and is separately defined.

Emergency shelter. This definition has the meaning ascribed to it in California Government Code Section 65582(d) and California Health and Safety Code Section 50801(e), as such sections may be amended from time to time, and which presently define the term “emergency shelter” to mean housing with minimal supportive services for people experiencing homelessness and is limited to occupancy of six months or less.

No individual or household may be denied emergency shelter because of an inability to pay.

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Extended hour retail. Any retail/commercial business that is open to the public between the hours of 10:00 p.m., and 7:00 a.m.

Family. A group of individuals, not necessarily related by blood or marriage, or adoption, or guardianship, living together in a single dwelling unit as a single housekeeping unit.

Family daycare home. A licensed daycare home, in which the daycare provider resides, that provides family child care for up to twelve (12) children, or for up to fourteen (14) children, as may be applicable if the criteria in California Health and Safety Code Sections 1597.44 and 1597.465 are met, as set forth in California Health and Safety Code Section 1596.78, as may be amended from time to time, provided the provider holds a license from the state to operate as such. A family daycare home is not required to pay a business license fee or tax to the city to operate and shall not be considered a home occupation.

Finding. A conclusion reached as a result of an inquiry during the permit approval process.

Foster family day care home. A residence licensed by the State to be used to care for not more than six children by the day, with or without compensation. A foster family day care home may be considered to include a day nursery conducted on a halfday basis when such home is licensed by the State; provided, that the number of children cared for at any one time shall not exceed six.

Foster family home, 24-hour care. A "24-hour care foster family home" means a dwelling occupied by a family who, for compensation or otherwise, accepts and cares for children as full-time residents as a part of the family, and which children are assigned by authorized public authorities.

Glare. Light emitting from a luminaire with an intensity great enough to reduce a viewer's ability to see, and in extreme cases causing momentary blindness.

Grand opening. This is a specific type of event or promotional activity celebrating a new, permanent business or use, or change of ownership, opening to the public.

Handcraft industries. Establishments manufacturing and/or assembling small products primarily by hand, including jewelry, pottery and other ceramics, furniture, as well as small glass and metal art and craft products.

Hardscape. Constructed landscape elements, including items such as colored or textured concrete pavers, wood decks, rockwork, masonry planters, wood box planters, water features, walls and fences.

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Home occupation. Any use customarily conducted within a dwelling and carried on by the inhabitants thereof, which use is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the structure for dwelling purposes and which does not change the character thereof or does not adversely affect the uses permitted in the zone of which it is a part.

Licensed residential care facility. Any family home, group care facility, or similar facility licensed by a Federal, State, or local health/welfare agency for non-medical care of persons in need of personal services, supervision, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily living or for the protection of the individual. A facility of six or fewer persons does not include the licensee or members of the licensee's family or persons employed as facility staff.

Licensed residential care facility, large. Any family home, group care facility, or similar facility licensed by a Federal, State, or local health/welfare agency for non-medical care of persons in need of personal services, supervision, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily living or for the protection of the individual, serving more than six persons.

Licensed residential care facility, small. Any family home, group care facility, or similar facility licensed by a Federal, State, or local health/welfare agency for non-medical care of persons in need of personal services, supervision, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily living or for the protection of the individual, servicing six or fewer persons. Small licensed residential care facilities shall be considered a single housekeeping unit.

Low barrier navigation center. A housing first, low-barrier, service-enriched shelter focused on moving people into permanent housing that provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, shelter, and housing, that meets the requirements of California Government Code Section 65662 as may be amended.

Mortuaries. Funeral homes and parlors, where deceased are prepared for burial or cremation, and funeral services may be conducted.

Mulch. Any organic material such as leaves, bark, straw, or compost, applied to the soil surface for the beneficial purposes of reducing evaporation, suppressing weeds, moderating soil temperature, and preventing soil erosion.

Municipal facility. A structure owned, operated, or occupied by the City to provide a governmental service to the public (e.g., City Hall, community recreation center, etc.).

Parkway. Land area between a street curb and sidewalk.

Pawn shops. Retail establishments that accept personal property as collateral for loans, and offer the property for sale to the public.

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Religious assembly. An establishment the principal purpose of which is religious worship and for which the principal structure contains the sanctuary (including churches, synagogues, temples, mosques, or shrines), and including accessory uses in the main structure or in separate buildings, including school rooms, assembly rooms, kitchens, library rooms or reading rooms and a one-family dwelling unit, but excluding day care nurseries and facilities for residences of or training of religious orders.

Restaurant. An establishment which prepares and sells foods and/or beverages for immediate consumption, including, but not limited to, café, dining room, dinner house, cafeteria, coffee shop, tea shop, and pizza parlor.

Rest home, convalescent home, guest home or home for the aged. A home operated as a boardinghouse, the operator of which is licensed by the State or the County to give special care and supervision to his or her charges, and in which nursing, dietary and other personal services are furnished to convalescents, invalids and aged persons, but in which home are kept no persons suffering from a mental sickness, disease, disorder or ailment or from a contagious or communicable disease, and in which are performed no surgery, maternity or other primary treatments such as are customarily provided in sanitariums or hospitals, or in which no persons are kept or served who normally would be admittable to a mental hospital.

Runoff. Water which is not absorbed by the soil or landscape to which it is applied and flows from the target landscape area. Runoff may result from water that is applied at too great a rate (application rate exceeds infiltration rate), from low head drainage, or when there is a slope.

Screening. The use of fences, walls, hedges, berms, or other features to shield, conceal, separate, or hide from view adjacent land uses.

Senior housing. A housing development consistent with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (California Government Code Section 12900 et. Seq., including 12955.9 in particular), which has been “designed to meet the physical and social needs of senior citizens,” and which otherwise qualifies as “housing for older persons” as that phrase is used in the federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 (P.L. 100-430) and implementing regulations (24 CFR, part 100, subpart E), and as the phrase is used in California Civil Code Sections 51.2 and 51.3. Senior housing shall be allowed the same as other residential uses in the same zone.

Single housekeeping unit. An interactive group of persons jointly residing in a single dwelling unit exercising joint responsibility for and use of the dwelling’s common areas, jointly sharing household expenses, and jointly sharing household activities and responsibilities such as meals, chores, and household maintenance.

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Smoke shop or tobacco shop. Any premises dedicated to the display, sale, distribution, delivery, or offering of tobacco, tobacco products, or tobacco paraphernalia, except grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, retail kiosks, or similar uses that only sell conventional cigars, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco as an accessory tobacco sale use.

Special event. An event that is outside the scope of normal operation of an establishment. By way of example only, special events may include short-term sales or promotional events, remodeling sales, campaigns for new memberships on unusual terms, etc.

Specific plan. A detailed plan for the development of a specific area. Specific plans are a significant tool to implement the General Plan.

Tandem parking. A parking space configuration where two or more parking spaces are lined up behind each other.

Transitional housing. Housing with supportive services for up to 24 months that is exclusively designated for recently homeless persons with the ultimate goal of moving them to permanent housing as quickly as possible, and that limits rents and service fees to an ability-to-pay formula reasonably consistent with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s requirements for subsidized housing for low-income persons. Rents and service fees paid for transitional housing may be reserved, in whole or in part, to assist residents in moving to permanent housing. Transitional housing shall be considered as a residential use that is subject to those restrictions that apply to other residential uses, of the same type, in the same zone.

Turf. A single-bladed grass or sod, whether live or artificial.

Warehouse and distribution center. Facility for the storage of furniture, household goods, or other commercial goods of any nature. Includes terminal facilities for handling freight and cold storage.

Wholesaling and/or distribution facility. A commercial establishment engaged in the sale of goods or merchandise to retailers, industrial, commercial, institutional, or other professional business users, or to other wholesalers. In general, it is the sale of goods to anyone other than a standard consumer.

Zoning Code or Zoning Ordinance. The City of Paramount Zoning Code, Title 17 of the Paramount Municipal Code, referred to herein as "this title".

SECTION 4. Section 17.04.030(A) of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

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A. In order to accomplish the purposes of this title eight use classifications are established in each of which regulations are prescribed concerning the permissible uses, the height and bulk of buildings, the area of yards and other open spaces about buildings, and density of population. Such classifications shall be known as follows:

1. R-1 – Single-family residential classification;

2. R-2 – Medium density residential classification;

3. R-M – Multiple-family residential classification;

4. C-3 – General commercial classification;

5. C-M – Commercial-manufacturing classification;

6. M-1 – Light manufacturing classification;

7. M-2 – Heavy manufacturing classification;

8. PD-PS – Planned development with performance standards classification.

SECTION 5. Section 17.04.040(A) of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

A. In the "R" classifications, that classification which establishes the lowest population density and requires the highest standards of lot area, yards, and open spaces is considered to be the most restrictive, and the uses permitted in such classifications are considered to be lightest and most restrictive uses. As greater population density is permitted by classification, the uses permitted are considered to be heavier and less restrictive. In the residential classifications as set forth in this title, the R-1 classification and the uses permitted therein are considered to be the lightest and most restrictive, and the classifications and uses become heavier and less restrictive in the following sequence: R-2, R-M.

SECTION 6. Section 17.08.020(B)(1) of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

1. Accessory buildings and structures shall not exceed 40% of the required rear yard area; and
SECTION 7. Section 17.08.020(I) of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

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I. Licensed residential care facilities, small.

SECTION 8. Section 17.08.020 of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended to add the following subsections to read as follows:

K. Family daycare homes.

L. Rental housing. No dwellings units in whole or in part shall be rented for a term shorter than 30 consecutive calendar days.

SECTION 9. Section 17.08.030 of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

Section 17.08.030 Uses permitted subject to conditional use permit.

The following uses may be permitted; provided, that in each instance a conditional use permit is first obtained and continued in full force and effect as provided in Section 17.48.020:

A. Private schools.

SECTION 10. Section 17.08.080(A) of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

A. Swimming pools. In any zone, a swimming pool may not be located in any front yard, nor closer than five feet to any exterior property line or to any building on the same premises. Swimming pool or spa filtration equipment and pumps shall not be located in the front setback. All equipment shall be mounted and enclosed so that its sound is not audible from any other parcel.

SECTION 11. Section 17.08.080 of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended to add the following subsection to read as follows:

J. Exterior Holiday Decorations, Excluding Winter Holiday Lights

1. Holiday and seasonal decorations, including, but not limited to, yard ornaments or decorations, and the like, shall not be installed or placed more than 45 days before the date of the holiday for which said decorations are intended and shall be removed within 25 days, following the date of the holiday for which said decorations were intended.

2. In interpreting and applying the provisions of this subsection, the Planning Director and/or designee shall use reasonable judgment to determine the applicability.

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3. The decision of the Planning Director may be appealed to the Development Review Board within 10 days after the decision of the Planning Director, which said appeal shall be heard at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Development Review Board. Any decision of the Development Review Board may be appealed to the City Council within 10 days after the decision of the Development Review Board. The decision of the City Council shall be final.

SECTION 12. Section 17.12.020(C) of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

C. Accessory buildings and structures, subject to the following conditions:

1. Accessory buildings and structures, as defined by the City of Paramount Building Code, shall not exceed 40% of the required rear yard area;

2. Accessory buildings and detached garages are only permitted with a permissible main building;

3. No eave, projection or overhang shall extend over the property line and precautionary measures shall be taken to ensure the deflection of water runoff away from such property line; and

4. Accessory dwelling units shall comply with all requirements of Chapter 17.104 of the Paramount Municipal Code.

SECTION 13. Section 17.12.020(J) of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

J. Licensed residential care facilities, small.

SECTION 14. Section 17.12.020 of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended to add the following subsections to read as follows:

A. Family daycare homes.

B. Permanent supportive housing that meets the criteria set forth in California Government Code Section 65651 et seq.

C. Rental housing. No dwellings units in whole or in part shall be rented for a term shorter than 30 calendar days.

SECTION 15. Section 17.12.030 of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

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Section 17.12.030 Uses permitted subject to conditional use permit.

The following uses may be permitted; provided, that in each instance a conditional use permit is first obtained and continued in full force and effect as provided in Section 17.48.020:

A. Private schools.

B. Supportive housing projects not meeting the criteria specified in California Government Code Article 11 Section 65650.

SECTION 16. Section 17.12.085(A)(3) of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

3. Swimming Pools. A swimming pool may not be located in any front yard, nor closer than five feet to any exterior property line or to any building on the same premises. Swimming pool or spa filtration equipment and pumps shall not be located in the front setback. All equipment shall be mounted and enclosed so that its sound is not audible from any other parcel.

SECTION 17. Section 17.12.120 of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended to add the following subsection to read as follows:

I. Exterior Holiday Decorations, Excluding Winter Holiday Lights

2. In interpreting and applying the provisions of this subsection, the Planning Director and/or designee shall use reasonable judgment to determine the applicability.

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SECTION 18. Section 17.16.040(I) of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

I. Licensed residential care facilities, small.

SECTION 19. Section 17.16.040 of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended to add the following subsection to read as follows:

N. Rental housing. No dwelling unit in whole or in part shall be rented for a term shorter than 30 calendar days.

SECTION 20. Section 17.16.050 of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

Section 17.16.050 Uses permitted subject to conditional use permit.

The following uses may be permitted in the R-M zone; provided, that in each instance a conditional use permit is first obtained and continued in full force and effect as provided in Section 17.48.020:

A. Religious assembly.

B. Licensed residential care facilities, large.

C. Manufactured buildings as defined by the California Health and Safety Code for temporary offices or classrooms for private education institutions.

SECTION 21. Section 17.16.110(A) of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

A. Maximum Height. Lots or parcels contained in the R-M zone shall have a maximum height of 40 feet. Height shall be measured to the highest point from adjacent public sidewalk level.

SECTION 22. Section 17.16.125(C)(2) of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

2. Number of Off-Street Guest Parking Spaces Required. Guest parking for multiple residential uses shall be provided at the rate of one space per unit, to be located off-street and clearly labeled as such.

SECTION 23. Section 17.16.145 of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended to add the following subsection to read as follows:

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2. In interpreting and applying the provisions of this subsection, the Planning Director and/or designee shall use reasonable judgment to determine the applicability.

SECTION 24. Section 17.24.020(A) of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended to add the following subsections to read as follows:

40. Multifamily housing development only when required by State housing law.

Multifamily development proposed in any commercial zone shall comply with the objective design standards of the development regulations of the R-M zone.

41. Municipal facilities.

SECTION 25. Section 17.24.030(C) of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

C. Religious assemblies.

SECTION 26. Section 17.24.030 of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended to add the following subsections to read as follows:

S. Drive-through retail or service.

T. Extended hour retail.

U. Freestanding automated teller machines (ATMs).

SECTION 27. Section 17.24.040 of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended to add the following subsections to read as follows:

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D. Pawn shops
E. Smoke shops or tobacco shops.

SECTION 28. Section 17.24.080(C)(4)(c) of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
c. Religious assemblies: One parking space for each four seats in the principal place of assembly for worship, including balconies and choir lofts. Where fixed seats consist of pews or benches, the seating capacity shall be computed upon no less than 22 lineal inches of pew or bench length per seat. If there are no fixed seats, there shall be provided one parking space for each 60 square feet of gross floor area of such principal place of assembly or worship.

SECTION 29. Section 17.24.080(C)(5)(a) of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
a. Size of Parking Spaces. Compact automobile parking spaces shall not be less than eight and one-half feet in width or 16 feet in depth. The total number of compact parking spaces shall not exceed 25% of the required number of parking spaces. Individual spaces shall be identified by a sign located at the front of each space. Several spaces located in a common area shall be identified with adequate signing.

SECTION 30. Section 17.28.020(A)(1) of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

5. Any nondiscretionary use permitted in the C-3 zone.

SECTION 31. Section 17.28.020 of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended to add the following subsections to read as follows:

21. Handcraft industries.

22. Multifamily housing development only when required by State housing law.

Multifamily development proposed in any commercial zone shall comply with the objective design standards of the development regulations of the R-M zone.

SECTION 32. Section 17.28.040(A)(4) of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

4. Religious assemblies.

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SECTION 33. Section 17.28.040 of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended to add the following subsection to read as follows:

20. Adult day program.

21. Drive-through retail or service.

22. Extended hour retail.

23. Freestanding automated teller machines (ATMs).

24. Restaurants, cafés, dinner houses, or establishments offering food for inhouse consumption.

SECTION 34. Section 17.28.060 of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended to add the following subsection to read as follows:

D. Smoke shops or tobacco shops.

SECTION 35. Section 17.32.040 of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended to add the following subsection to read as follows:

30. Wholesaling and/or distribution facility.

SECTION 36. Section 17.32.100 of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended to add the following subsections to read as follows:

O. Construction contractor office.

P. Contractor’s storage yard.

SECTION 37. Section 17.36.030(K)(1) of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

1. Freeway-oriented digital billboards shall be permitted in compliance with Federal and State law only in the areas along the Long Beach (I-710) Freeway between Rosecrans Avenue and the Century (I-105) Freeway and along the south boundary of the Century (I-105) Freeway between the centerline of Orange Avenue and approximately 200 feet due east.

SECTION 38. Section 17.36.100 of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended to add the following subsections to read as follows:

34. Construction contractor office.

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35. Contractor’s storage yard.

SECTION 39. Section 17.44.170(A) of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

A. Special Events.

1. No special event may be conducted without first obtaining a permit from, and receiving approval by, the Planning Director or designee.

The application for this special event permit is subject to a fee as adopted by the City Council. A complete special event permit application shall be submitted a minimum of 10 business days in advance of the proposed first day of any special event.

2. No more than 20 days in each calendar year shall be devoted to special events. Excess days resulting from special events of lesser duration than the limits established by this chapter may not be utilized during special events in any subsequent calendar year.

3. Trash at the special event shall be continuously picked up and discarded in trash receptacles. The special event area shall be cleared of all stock in trade, merchandise, and equipment by 9:00 a.m. on the day immediately following termination of said special event.

4. Such special events shall be designed so as not to obstruct the orderly flow of pedestrian traffic in or about existing business areas, or obstruct or hinder the orderly movement of vehicular traffic or emergency vehicles. Special events shall not be permitted on any portion of the public sidewalk, alley, or street.

5. Temporary advertising devices may be permitted only in conjunction with a special event subject to the conditions as set forth below:

6. Temporary advertising devices shall include, but not be limited to, banners, balloons, flags, pennants, valances, or advertising displays constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard, wallboard, plywood, or other light material, as well as any mechanical audible or animated statuary device.

Feather flags are subject to the provisions of subsection D of this section and shall not be considered under the special event provisions.

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7. All temporary advertising devices and their precise location shall be approved by the Planning Director or designee prior to their installation.

6. No such special event shall be permitted in any residential zone excepting religious assembly sites with an associated commercial (nonresidential) structure.

7. In reviewing a special event permit, the Planning Director or designee shall determine that the proposed special event would not be detrimental to existing uses on the site in which the proposed special event is to be located; would not be detrimental to adjacent properties, tenants, and residents; and that the site for the special event is properly designed and improved so as to carry the type and quantity of traffic generated or to be generated by the use.

8. The applicant shall comply with all conditions of approval imposed for safety, health, and the general welfare.

9. Every applicant shall have the right to appeal the actions and decisions of the Planning Director to the Planning Commission within 10 days after a decision. The decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council in the manner provided in Section 17.60.050.

SECTION 40. Section 17.44.170(B) of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

B. Grand Opening. A grand opening may be permitted in the parking area or walkway areas upon private property.

1. No grand opening may be conducted without first obtaining a permit from the Planning Department, and receiving approval by the Planning Director or designee. The application for this permit is subject to a fee as adopted by the City Council.

2. A grand opening shall be limited to a maximum of 30 days per calendar year per location as stated on the business license.

3. Trash at the grand opening shall be continuously picked up and discarded in trash receptacles. The premises shall be cleared of all stock in trade, merchandise, and equipment by 9:00 a.m. on the day immediately following termination of said grand opening.

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8. Such grand openings shall be designed so as not to obstruct the orderly flow of pedestrian traffic in or about existing store areas, or obstruct or hinder the orderly movement of vehicular traffic or emergency vehicles. Grand openings shall not be permitted on any portion of the public sidewalk, alley, or street.

9. Temporary advertising devices may be permitted only in conjunction with a grand opening subject to the conditions set forth below:
i. Temporary advertising devices shall include, but not be limited to, banners, balloons, flags, pennants, valances or advertising displays constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard, wallboard, plywood, or other light material, as well as any mechanical, audible or animated statuary device. ii. Temporary advertising may be permitted only during a grand opening for any business provided the display of temporary advertising devices shall not exceed 30 days.
iii. All temporary advertising devices and their precise location shall be approved by the Planning Director or designee prior to their installation.

10. No such grand opening shall be permitted in any residential zone with the exception of religious assembly sites with an associated commercial (nonresidential) structure.

11. In reviewing a Grand Opening Permit, the Planning Director or designee shall determine that the proposed grand opening would not be detrimental to existing uses on the site in which the proposed grand opening is to be located; would not be detrimental to adjacent properties, tenants, and residents; and that the site for the grand opening is properly designed and improved so as to carry the type and quantity of traffic generated or to be generated by the use.

12. The applicant shall comply with all conditions of approval imposed for safety, health, and the general welfare.

13. Every applicant shall have the right to appeal the actions and decisions of the Planning Director to the Planning Commission within 10 days after a decision. The decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council in the manner provided in Section 17.60.050.

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SECTION 41. Sections 17.44.460(A) to (C) of the Paramount Municipal Code are hereby amended in their entirety to read as follows:

A. R-1 Zone. Each dwelling unit shall be provided with two off-street garage (20-foot by 20-foot minimum interior dimension) parking spaces.

B. R-2 Zone. Each dwelling unit shall be provided with two off-street garage (20-foot by 20-foot minimum interior dimension) parking spaces.

Additionally, one guest parking space shall be provided for each dwelling unit. Guest parking spaces may be covered or uncovered.

C. R-M Zone.
i. Resident Parking. Resident parking for multiple residential uses shall be provided at the rate of two covered spaces per unit. Parking spaces shall be covered and located within a carport or garage. ii. Orientation. Vehicles shall enter into or exit from all parking areas onto any public street or alley in a forward direction. iii. Guest Parking. Guest parking for multiple residential uses shall be provided at the rate of one space per unit, to be located off-street and clearly labeled as such.
iv. Assignments. Resident parking for multiple residential uses shall be assigned to individual units by clearly labeling spaces with unit numbers or other identifying labels. One assigned parking space shall be located no further than 100 feet from the unit assigned to the parking space.

SECTION 42. Sections 17.44.460(G)(3) of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

3. Religious assemblies: one parking space for each four seats in the principal place of assembly for worship, including balconies and choir lofts. Where fixed seats consist of pews or benches, the seating capacity shall be computed upon no less than 22 lineal inches of pew or bench length per seat. If there are no fixed seats, there shall be provided one parking space for each 60 square feet of gross floor area of such principal place of assembly or worship.

SECTION 43. Section 17.44.480 of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended to add the following subsection to read as follows:

4. Tandem parking is not permitted.

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SECTION 44. Section 17.56.020 of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

Section 17.56.020 Filing fees.

Fees shall be paid upon the filing of an application under the provisions of this chapter, and such fees shall not be refundable. Fees are in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by the City Council.

SECTION 45. Section 17.56.030(A) of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

A. Manner of Giving. Notice of time and place and date of public hearings under the provisions of this chapter shall be given in the following manner:

1. Notice of any public hearing upon a proposed general plan amendment, variance, conditional use permit, unclassified use permit, tentative tract map, tentative parcel map, condominium conversion, or development review application shall be given by at least one publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City not less than 10 days before the date of such public hearing. Notice of public hearing shall be given by the following method: mailing of a written notice not less than 10 days prior to the date of such hearing to the last known address of the owners and tenants of the property located within not less than a 500-foot radius of the exterior boundaries of the subject property as indicated on the latest available County assessment rolls.

2. Notice of any public hearing upon a proposed amendment to this chapter (Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment) or to the map which is a part of this chapter (zone change), shall be given by at least one publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City not less than 20 days before the date of such public hearing. Notice of public hearing shall be given by the following method: mailing of a written notice not less than 20 days prior to the date of such hearing to the last known address of the owners and tenants of the property located within not less than a 500-foot radius of the exterior boundaries of the subject property as indicated on the latest available County assessment rolls.

3. A written notice shall be sent to the owner of the subject property and to the applicant if the applicant is a person other than the owner of such property not less than 10 days prior to the date of hearing on any type of application.

ORDINANCE NO. 1198

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SECTION 46. All references to the Director of Community Development and Community Development Director shall be changed to Planning Director, and all references to the Community Development Department and the Department of Community Development shall be changed to the Planning Department in the Paramount Municipal Code.

SECTION 47. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) which is the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment and CEQA does not apply where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment.

SECTION 48. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase in this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is for any reason held invalid, the validity of the remainder of the ordinance or the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall be adopted thereby. The City Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases or the application thereof to any person or circumstance be held invalid.

SECTION 49. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty days after its adoption, shall be certified as to its adoption by the City Clerk, and shall be published as required by law, together with the names and members of the City Council voting for and against the Ordinance.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Paramount this __ day of ____ 2025.

Mayor
ATTEST
Heidi Luce, City Clerk
To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: John King, AICP, Planning Director
Date: April 8, 2025
SUBJECT: AIR MONITORING PROGRAM UPDATE
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) operated the world’s most extensive hexavalent chromium air monitoring program in Paramount from late-2016 to mid-2021. On September 21, 2021, the Paramount City Council, aware of the importance of continued monitoring for the health of the community, unanimously voted to pay for air monitoring services in a contract with T and B Systems, which has since joined Trinity Consultants.

This item is an oral report from Randall Baxter (Project Manager, Monitoring Services) of Trinity Consultants on the City’s efforts to monitor hexavalent chromium at various locations in the City and provide ongoing reporting. Today’s presentation will provide the City Council with an update of hexavalent chromium monitoring and offer insight into upcoming SCAQMD rules that involve fenceline air monitoring.

Air monitors are located at the following locations:
• City Hall
• Vermont Avenue, south of Harrison Street
• Madison Street and Minnesota Avenue
• Wesley Gaines Elementary School
• Lincoln Elementary School
• Garfield Avenue at Jackson Street

Paramount City CouncilApril 8, 2025

Paramount City Council
April 8, 2025