PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 12, 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 Peggy Lemons at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 16400
Colorado Avenue, Paramount, California.
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:
Rayleen Maldonado, Summer 2025 Day Camp
Participant led the pledge of allegiance.
INVOCATION: Pastor Ken Korver, Emmanuel Church delivered the invocation.
ROLL CALL OF
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Present: Councilmember Isabel Aguayo
Councilmember Annette C. Delgadillo
Councilmember Vilma Cuellar Stallings
Vice Mayor Brenda Olmos
Mayor Peggy Lemons
STAFF PRESENT: John Moreno, City Manager
Nicholas R. Ghirelli, City Attorney
Grissel Chavez, Assistant City Manager
Lana Dich, Finance Director
Adriana Figueroa, Public Works Director
Yecenia Guillen, Community Services Director
John King, Planning Director
Eric Wosick, Assistant Public Safety Director
Heidi Luce, City Clerk
Leslie Arias, Community Services Manager
Andres Gonzalez, Management Analyst
Magnolia Sandoval, Management Analyst
Mayor Lemons recognized former Mayor and
Councilmember Daryl Hoffmeyer for being in the
audience this evening.
PRESENTATIONS
1. VIDEO
Paramount Now App
and Paws & Present
CF 39.7
A video providing an overview of the Paramount Now
App was shared. Additionally, a Paws & Present video
featuring a Wild Tunes, an organization providing
musical entertainment for animals at the SEACCA
shelter was shared.
Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the
PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
August 12, 2025; Page 2
2. PROCLAMATIONS
August 2025
• National Back to
School Month
• National Wellness
Month
CF 39.12
Mayor Lemons, on behalf of the City Council,
proclaimed August National Back to School Month and
National Wellness Month in the City of Paramount.
The donors who contributed resources, services and
funding for the Back-to-School event were recognized
for their generosity and given a copy of the National
Back to School Month proclamation. Diane Nichols,
Director of Development and communications for the
Children’s Clinic was present to accept the National
Wellness Month Proclamation.
At 6:14 p.m., Mayor Lemons recessed the City Council
meeting for a brief break.
Mayor Lemons called the meeting back to order at 6:19
p.m.
Mayor Lemons suggested moving the Air Monitoring
Update (Item 20) up on the agenda to after Item 13.
Hearing no objection, she so ordered.
CF 10.4 CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMENT UPDATES
There were no public comment updates.
CF 10.3 PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals addressed the City Council
and provided public comments: Todd A. Barber,
Andrea Crow, Paramount Library; Sobeida Filippi, and
Emily S. Additionally, the following individuals
submitted written public comments which were
provided to the City Council: Michael Mauschek and
Alfredo Banuelos.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilmember Delgadillo and
seconded by Vice Mayor Olmos to approve Consent
Calendar Items 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 as
shown below. The motion was passed by the following
roll call vote:
Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the
PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
August 12, 2025; Page 3
AYES: Councilmembers Aguayo, Delgadillo,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Olmos;
and Mayor Lemons
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3. APPROVAL
Minutes of July 8, 2025
Approved.
4. APPROVAL
Register of Demands
July 2025
CF 47.2
Approved the Register of Demands for July 2025.
5. APPROVAL
Treasurer’s Report for
the Quarter Ending
June 30, 2025
CF 47.3
Received and filed the Treasurer’s Report.
6. ORDINANCE 1203
An Ordinance of the
City Council of the City
of Paramount,
approving Zoning
Ordinance Text
Amendment No. 36,
amending section
17.04.010 (Definitions)
and adding section
17.44.165 to Article 1
(Uses) of Chapter
17.44 (General
Provisions, Conditions,
and Exceptions
Regarding this Title) of
Title 17 of the
Paramount Municipal
Code, Regulating
Garage, Estate, and
Yard Sales in
Residential Zones and
Legal Nonconforming
Residential Properties
CF 109 ZOTA 36
Adopted Ordinance No. 1203, “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PARAMOUNT, APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE
TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 36, AMENDING SECTION
17.04.010 (DEFINITIONS) AND ADDING SECTION
17.44.165 TO ARTICLE 1 (USES) OF CHAPTER
17.44 (GENERAL PROVISIONS, CONDITIONS, AND
EXCEPTIONS REGARDING THIS TITLE) OF TITLE
17 OF THE PARAMOUNT MUNICIPAL CODE,
REGULATING GARAGE, ESTATE, AND YARD
SALES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND LEGAL
NONCONFORMING RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES”.
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7. APPROVAL
Second Amendment to
Agreement with Tripepi
Smith for
Communications
Consulting Services for
Development of a
Citywide Crisis
Communications Plan
CF 43.1214
Approved the second amendment to the agreement
with Tripepi Smith & Associates for communications
consulting services in an amount not to exceed
$29,051 for the development of a citywide crisis
communication plan and authorized the City Manager
to execute the amendment.
8. APPROVAL
Third Amendment to
the Memorandum of
Understanding for the
Administration and
Cost Sharing to
Prepare and Implement
a Watershed
Management Program
and Integrated
Monitoring Program for
the Los Cerritos
Channel Watershed
CF 43.984
Approved the third amendment to the Memorandum of
Understanding with the Los Angeles Gateway Region
Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers
Authority (JPA) for administration and cost sharing to
prepare and implement a Watershed Management
Plan (WMP) and Coordinated Integrated Monitoring
Program (CIMP) for the Los Cerritos Watershed; and
authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to
execute the third amendment.
9. APPROVAL
Memorandum of
Understanding with the
Los Angeles County
Probation Department
for the Youth Activities
League
CF 43.1141
Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute
the MOU with the Los Angeles County Probation
Department and associated dedicated independent
contractor agreements for the Youth Activities League.
10. APPROVAL
Non-Substantial
Amendment to the
2021-2022 Annual
Action Plan HOMEARP Allocation Plan
CF 54.9
1) Approved the non-substantial amendment to the
HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and authorized the City
Manager or his designee to submit it to the US
Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD); and 2) Allocated an additional $1,264 in the
Special Revenue Fund for tenant-based rental
assistance under the Community Preservation
Division.
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11. APPROVAL
Amendment No. 2 to
the Engineering
Services Agreement
with Hazen and
Sawyer for Well 16
Support
CF 43.1225
Approved Amendment No. 2 to the engineering
services agreement with Hazen and Sawyer for Well
16 support; and authorized the Mayor or her designee
to execute the amendment.
12. APPROVAL
License Agreement
with Los Angeles
Department of Water
and Power for the West
Santa Ana Branch
Bikeway Trail Project –
Phase II
CF 43.1305
1) Appropriated $119,500 from Measure M funds for
this expense; and 2) Authorized the City Manager to
execute the license agreement with the Los Angeles
Department of Water and Power related to the West
Santa Ana Branch Bikeway Trail project in a form
approved by the City Attorney.
NEW BUSINESS
13. ORAL REPORT
Immigration
Humanitarian Services
Program
CF 60.12
Pastor Ken Korver with the Paramount Care
Foundation and Gaby Ballesteros with MUSA provided
an update on the services their organizations have
provided to the community as part of the Immigration
Humanitarian Services Program.
Item 20 was taken out of order.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY NEW
BUSINESS
ORAL REPORT
Air Monitoring Program
Update
CF 31.20, 43.1146
Randal Baxter, Project Manager with Trinity
Consultants gave the report and presented a
PowerPoint presentation providing an update on the
City’s hexavalent chromium monitoring program at
various locations in the City.
NEW BUSINESS (cont.)
14. RESOLUTION 25:028
Approving Preliminary
Official Statement in
Connection with the
Issuance and Sale by
the Paramount Public
Dan Massiello, Senior Managing Director with
Kosmont Financial Services gave the report and
presented a PowerPoint presentation.
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August 12, 2025; Page 6
Financing Authority of
its Local Measure M
Transportation Sales
Tax Revenue Bonds,
and the Preparation of
an Official Statement
and Authorizing the
Execution of
Necessary Documents
and Certificates and
Related Actions
CF 55
It was moved by Councilmember Cuellar Stallings and
seconded by Councilmember Delgadillo to read by title
only and adopt Resolution No. 25:028, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PARAMOUNT APPROVING A PRELIMINARY
OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH
THE ISSUANCE BY THE PARAMOUNT PUBLIC
FINANCING AUTHORITY OF ITS LOCAL MEASURE
M TRANSPORTATION SALES TAX REVENUE
BONDS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE
CERTIFICATE AND THE PREPARATION OF AN
OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND
CERTIFICATES AND RELATED ACTIONS.” The
motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Aguayo, Delgadillo,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Olmos;
and Mayor Lemons
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
15. APPROVAL
Agreement with End
Point Wireless for a
Citywide Security
System and Second
Amendment to
agreement with Infinity
Technologies for
Project Management
and Implementation
CF 43.1306 and
43.1162
Assistant City Manager Chavez and Management
Analyst Gonzalez gave the report and presented a
PowerPoint presentation.
It was moved by Councilmember Aguayo and
seconded by Councilmember Delgadillo to: 1) approve
a budget adjustment to fund the security camera
project phase 1 in the amount of $533,470 by
allocating $65,000 from Water fund and $468,470 from
General Fund; and 2) approve the draft agreement
with End Point Wireless for the installation of Verkada Security Systems for the replacement of the existing
security cameras, alarm system, and access controls
for phase 1 facilities for a cost of $463,114; authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve a 5%
contingency; and authorize the City Manager to make
final non-monetary changes to the agreement
necessary to meet City Attorney approval; and 3)
approve the Second Amendment to the Agreement
with Infinity Technologies, extending the term to
August 1, 2026, and increasing the compensation and
scope of work as designated; and 4) approve the draft
End User Agreement with Verkada; and authorize the
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City Manager to make final non-monetary changes to
the agreement necessary to meet City Attorney
approval. The motion was passed by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Aguayo, Delgadillo,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Olmos;
and Mayor Lemons
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
16. RESOLUTION 25:029
Consideration to Adopt
an Acquisition and
Development Loan
Agreement and
Regulatory Agreement
for an Affordable
Housing Development
at 16635, 16675, and
16683 Paramount
Boulevard;
Consideration of an
Addendum to a
previously Adopted
Mitigated Negative
Declaration and
Associated Mitigation
Monitoring and
Reporting Program for
the Proposed Project
CF 43.1307
Assistant City Manager Chavez gave the report and
presented a PowerPoint presentation.
It was moved by Councilmember Cuellar Stallings and
seconded by Councilmember Aguayo to read by title
only and adopt Resolution No. 25:029, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PARAMOUNT ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO A
PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND ASSOCIATED MITIGATION
MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM IN
CONJUNCTION WITH CITY FUNDING OF A
PROPOSED 17-UNIT SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL PROJECT AT 16635, 16675, AND
16683 PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD; AND MAKING
REQUIRED ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES.” The motion
was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Aguayo, Delgadillo,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Olmos;
and Mayor Lemons
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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17. PUBLIC HEARING
Consideration of
Amended Sales Tax
Reimbursement Rate
and Amendment to the
Settlement Agreement
between the City of
Paramount and Falcon
Fuels Inc.
CF 47.4
City Manager Moreno stated that staff recommends
that this item be taken off calendar. Mayor Lemons
asked if there was any objection. Hearing no objection, this item was taken off calendar.
18. APPROVAL
Professional Services
Agreement with
Historic Resources
Group (HRG) to update
the Historic Context
Statement and Develop
a Historic Preservation
Ordinance
CF 43.1304
Planning and Building Director King gave the report
and presented a PowerPoint presentation.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Olmos and seconded by
Councilmember Delgadillo to approve the agreement
with Historic Resources Group to update the Historic
Context Statement and develop a Historic
Preservation Ordinance with the total amount not to
exceed $69,000.00 and authorize the Mayor
or designee to execute the agreement. The motion
was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Aguayo, Delgadillo,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Olmos;
and Mayor Lemons
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
19. ORAL REPORT
Update on Tracking of
Park/Amenity Use
CF 60.2
Community Services Director Guillen gave the report
and presented a PowerPoint presentation providing an
overview of the results of the tracking program that
monitors the utilization of various park playgrounds,
exercise equipment, sports courts/fields, and various
other park amenities.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY NEW
BUSINESS
20. ORAL REPORT
Air Monitoring Program
Update
CF 31.20, 43.1146
Taken out of order after Item 13 – see above.
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SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE PARAMOUNT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY – CONSENT
CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilmember Cuellar Stallings and
seconded by Councilmember Delgadillo to approve
Successor Agency Consent Calendar Item SA1 as
shown below. The motion was passed by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Aguayo, Delgadillo,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Olmos;
and Mayor Lemons
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SA1. APPROVAL
Register of Demands –
July 2025 (Successor
Agency)
CF 47.2
Approved the Successor Agency Register of Demands
for July 2025.
COMMENTS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
City Council
Councilmember Aguayo reported on her attendance at
several community events including National Night
Out, the Dills Park Grand Re-Opening and the Backto-School Event. She expressed appreciation to staff for all they do.
Councilmember Cuellar Stallings reported on her
attendance at the following community events: the
Heritage Festival, the Well 16 dedication, and the Dills Park Grand Re-Opening. She expressed appreciation
to staff for trimming the trees on Madison and Orizaba.
Lastly, she expressed appreciation to staff for all they do for the community.
Councilmember Delgadillo commented that she
attended Friday Night Paramount in July and thanked
staff for a wonderful event. She reported on her
attendance at the NALEO conference in Atlanta, GA
and provided an overview of the education sessions
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she attended. She also reported on her attendance at
several other community events including the Well 16
dedication, the Dills Park Grand Re-Opening and the
Back-to-School event.
Vice Mayor Olmos commented that she attended the
same community events as her colleagues. She also
reported on her attendance at the NALEO Conference,
providing an overview of the education sessions she
attended. She commented that the business
roundtable event regarding immigration was a great
event and suggested that there be some follow up on
the status of the issues facing the business
community. Lastly, she asked if the City has any
policies to ensure buildings are secure and free of
blight when a business closes to reduce homeless
activity? City Manager responded that staff is currently working on drafting an ordinance to address the issues
related to abandoned buildings.
Mayor Lemons provided an update on the survey that
was conducted after the business roundtable to gauge
the effect immigration enforcement activity is having
on the business community and commented that the
general consensus was that immigration enforcement
activity is having a negative impact on the business
community. She commented on all of the events that
City staff organized and provided to the community
and expressed sincere respect, pride, and
appreciation for all the staff members that have a hand in making those events happen.
Staff
City Manager Moreno commented that the most recent
edition of the Chamber of Commerce newsletter Pulse
Beat has been placed on the dais and pointed out an
article on the back cover regarding the City’s small
business support programs.
Public Works Director Figueroa reported that staff
received the drinking water permit for Well 16 today.
At 8:07 p.m. Mayor Lemons recessed the City Council
meeting to conduct the meeting of the Paramount
Public Finance Authority .
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At 8:09 p.m. Mayor Lemons called the City Council
meeting back to order recessed the meeting to closed
session to discuss the matter listed below under the
Closed Session agenda.
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL --
EXISTING LITIGATION
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9
Name of case: Mehta Mechanical Co. v. City of
Paramount, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No.
25CMCV01114
Mayor Lemons called the meeting back to order in
open session at 8:27 p.m.
City Attorney Ghirelli reported that there was no
reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
City Council, Mayor Lemons adjourned the meeting at
8:28 p.m. The next meeting of the City Council will be
held on August 26, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council
Chamber at City Hall, 16400 Colorado Ave.,
Paramount, CA
/s/ Peggy Lemons
Peggy Lemons, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Heidi Luce
Heidi Luce, City Clerk