Agenda packet — Paramount City Council, December 16, 2025 (part 1 of 3)

Agenda
City Council
December 16, 2025
Adjourned Meeting - City Hall Council Chamber - 6:00 PM 16400 Colorado Avenue Paramount, CA 90723 (562) 220-2000 www.paramountcity.com

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CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Peggy Lemons
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Diana Lopez, Paramount Teen Leadership Alliance INVOCATION: Deacon Jorge Perez, Our Lady of the Rosary

ROLL CALL OF
COUNCILMEMBERS:

Councilmember Isabel Aguayo
Councilmember Annette C. Delgadillo
Councilmember Vilma Cuellar Stallings
Vice Mayor Brenda Olmos
Mayor Peggy Lemons
Packet December 16, 2025
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PRESENTATIONS

1. VIDEO VETERANS DAY EVENT

2. PRESENTATION PARAMOUNT SPIRIT AWARD

3. CERTIFICATE OF

RECOGNITION
FALL 2025 SPECIAL EVENT VOLUNTEERS

4. CERTIFICATE OF

RECOGNITION
LATINAS ART FOUNDATION 2025 DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
EVENT

5. ORAL REPORT CITY OF PARAMOUNT RETIREE – TALYA MOBLEY – 26 YEARS

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.

6. APPROVAL MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 18 (WORKSHOP) AND NOVEMBER 18, 2025.

Recommended Action: Approve the City Council meeting
minutes of November 18 (Workshop) and November 18, 2025.

7. APPROVAL REGISTER OF DEMANDS – NOVEMBER 2025 (CITY)
Recommended Action: Approve the Register of Demands for November 2025.

8. AWARD OF

CONTRACT
ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS 2026 (CITY PROJECT NO 9634) –

APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AWARD OF

CONTRACT, AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM

THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
PURSUANT TO THE CLASS 1 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
Recommended Action: 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 Alley Improvements project to Gentry Brothers, Inc., Irwindale, California, in the amount of $359,875 and authorize the Mayor or her designee to execute the agreement.

9. APPROVAL MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH
TREEPEOPLE, INC. FOR THE URBAN FOREST EXPANSION
Packet December 16, 2025
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PROJECT USDA FOREST SERVICE URBAN AND COMMUNITY

FORESTRY PROGRAM
Recommended Action: Approve the Memorandum of
Understanding with TreePeople, Inc. for the Urban Forest Expansion Project; and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding.

10. APPROVAL FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ROGERS,

ANDERSON, MALODY & SCOTT, LLP, (RAMS) CERTIFIED

PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Recommended Action: Approve the First Amendment to the
Agreement with RAMS for accounting assistance for year-end closing in the amount of $18,525 and authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement.

11. ORDINANCE
1209

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PARAMOUNT ADDING CHAPTER 8.37 (VACANT PROPERTIES

AND BUILDINGS, FORECLOSED PROPERTIES, AND

ABANDONED PROPERTIES REGISTRY PROGRAM) TO TITLE
8 (HEALTH AND SAFETY) OF THE PARAMOUNT MUNICIPAL

CODE, ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR BOARDING,

FENCING, MAINTAINING, AND REPORTING VACANT

PROPERTIES AND/OR TENANT SPACES, BUILDINGS,

FORECLOSED PROPERTIES, AND ABANDONED PROPERTIES

IN THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT
Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 1209

12. APPROVAL AMENDMENTS TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS

WITH STUDIO ONE ELEVEN FOR THE CIVIC CENTER
FOUNTAIN UPGRADE (CITY PROJECT NO. 9276) AND

PROGRESS PARK PLAZA EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENT (CITY
PROJECT NO. 9352) PROJECTS
Recommended Action:

A. 1) Appropriate $23,400 in Capital Project Funds to the Civic Center Fountain Upgrade project (City Project No. 9276); and 2) Approve Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with Studio One Eleven for a revised not-to-exceed total amount of $96,878 for additional professional design services related to the Civic Center Fountain Upgrade project, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Amendment.

B. 1) Appropriate $12,900 in Capital Project Funds to the Progress Park Plaza Exterior Improvement project (City Project No. 9352); and 2) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Studio One Eleven for a revised not-to-exceed total amount of $170,285 for additional professional design services related to the Progress Park Plaza Exterior Improvement project, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Amendment.

13. RECEIVE AND FILE REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL PERMIT FOR LIVE Packet December 16, 2025
Adjourned Meeting City Council Page 4
ENTERTAINMENT (KARAOKE: PANATARATT KATE
TIRATHANANON/CATE’S CORNER) - 8400 ALONDRA

BOULEVARD
Recommended Action: Receive and file the report with the stipulation that staff conduct an annual review of Panataratt Kate Tirathananon/Cate’s Corner restaurant Live Entertainment Permit.

14. APPROVAL AGREEMENT WITH STUDIO ONE ELEVEN FOR DESIGN AND

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR THE HAY TREE
PROPERTY (CITY PROJECT NO. 9654)
Recommended Action: 1) Appropriate $150,000 in Measure A Funds (235) for this expense; and 2) Approve an agreement with Studio One Eleven in the amount of $150,000 for architectural design and construction drawing services for the Hay Tree Property (City Project No. 9654) and authorize the Mayor or her designee to execute the agreement.

15. APPROVAL ACCEPTANCE OF PARCEL MAP NO. 084713 (15538

COLORADO AVENUE)
Recommended Action: Approve Parcel Map No. 084713 and
authorize the City Clerk to execute the map on behalf of the City of Paramount.

16. APPROVAL THIRD AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL

COMMUNICATION CONSULTATION SERVICES WITH TRIPEPI
SMITH AND ASSOCIATES, INC. IN CONNECTION WITH

INFORMATION RELATED TO A PROPOSED SALES TAX

BALLOT MEASURE
Recommended Action: Approve the third amendment to the
agreement with Tripepi Smith & Associates for education and outreach consulting services for a potential sales tax ballot measure in the June 2026 election, in the amount of $40,960 and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment.

17. APPROVAL AGREEMENT WITH END POINT WIRELESS FOR ADDITIONAL

SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEMS
Recommended Action: 1) Approve a budget adjustment of
$45,250 to the Capital Project Fund (112) to fund the additional cost of the security camera installations; 2) Approve the Agreement with End Point Wireless to include installation additional cameras at City Hall, the Pond, Paramount Park Parking Lot and Progress Park Parking Lot to oversee EV charging stations, at a total cost of $78,363.54; 3) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to make final non-monetary changes to the agreement necessary to meet City Attorney approval; and 4) Direct staff to proceed with the installation of the additional equipment as part of the Citywide Security System project.

OLD BUSINESS
Packet December 16, 2025
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18. RECEIVE AND FILE RESIDENT SURVEY RESULTS FOR HAYTER AVENUE

TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES
Recommended Action: Receive and file this report accepting the results of the survey and not implementing the AM peak-hour eastbound left-turn restrictions at Hayter Avenue and Alondra Boulevard or PM peak-hour east bound right-turn restrictions at Somerset Boulevard and Hayter Avenue.

NEW BUSINESS

19. ORAL REPORT LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT (LACSD)

PRESENTATION ON CHANGES TO SEWER RATE FEES
Recommended Action: N/A

20. APPROVAL CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS PLAN
Recommended Action: Approve the Crisis Communication Plan as the City of Paramount’s formal crisis communication framework as presented.

21. PUBLIC HEARING

APPROVAL

AMENDMENT TO THE SETTLMENT AGREEMENT WITH
FALCON FUELS INC.

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager, or his
designee, to execute an amendment to the existing settlement agreement with Falcon Fuels.

22. PUBLIC HEARING

ORDINANCE
1210
APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 253, CHANGING THE

OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT FROM

R-M (MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO PD-PS (PLANNED

DEVELOPMENT WITH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS) AT
15529 COLORADO AVENUE AND MAKING A FINDING OF

EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT.

Recommended Action: Conduct a public hearing, read by title only, waive further reading, introduce Ordinance No. 1210, and place it on the January 13, 2026 agenda for adoption.

23. PUBLIC HEARING

ORDINANCE
1211
APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 39
TO AMEND TITLE 17 OF THE PARAMOUNT MUNICIPAL CODE

REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF SHORT-TERM RENTALS

AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Recommended Action: Conduct a public hearing, read by title only, waive further reading, introduce Ordinance No. 1211, and place it on the January 13, 2026 agenda for adoption.

24. RECEIVE AND FILE DRIVEWAY EXPANSION PROGRAM GUIDELINES Recommended Action: Review and provide input regarding the Driveway Expansion Program guidelines, approve the guidelines, Packet December 16, 2025
Adjourned Meeting City Council Page 6
and direct staff to implement the program.

25. PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE 1213 &

RESOLUTION
25:041

APPROVAL

APPROVING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CENTRAL

BUSINESS DISTRICT ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES WITH
COMMERCIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES; APPROVING THE

REPLACEMENT OF THE ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES OF
THE C-3 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) ZONE WITH THE

COMMERCIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES AND ESTABLISHMENT

OF COMMERCIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES AS A REQUIREMENT
FOR THE C-M (COMMERCIAL-MANUFACTURING) ZONE; AND

MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.

Recommended Action:

Conduct a public hearing and take the following actions:

A. Adopt Resolution No. 25:041.

B. Read by title only, waive further reading, introduce Ordinance No. 1213, and place it on the January 13, 2026 agenda for adoption.

26. PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE 1212 &

RESOLUTION
25:042
(THIS ITEM TO BE

CONTINUED)

PUBLIC HEARING

CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING A DEVELOPMENT

IMPACT FEES PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES COMMERCIAL

LINKAGE FEES APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN NEW ACTIVITIES
AND DEVELOPMENTS WITHIN THE CITY; CONSIDERATION

OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE DEVELOPMENT IMPACT

FEES NEXUS STUDY, THE COMMERCIAL LINKAGE FEE
NEXUS STUDY, AND FEE SCHEDULE; AND MAKING A

FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
Recommended Action: Open the public hearing and continue the item to the January 27, 2026 City Council meeting.

SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE PARAMOUNT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - CONSENT

CALENDAR
SA1. RESOLUTION
SAPRA 25:002

APPROVING AN AMENDED ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE

BUDGET AND THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT
SCHEDULE (ROPS 26-27) FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2026
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. SAPRA 25:002

COMMENTS/COMMITTEE REPORTS

CLOSED SESSION

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 potential case involving Paramount’s at-large election districts under the California Voting Rights Act

ADJOURNMENT
Packet December 16, 2025
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To a meeting on January 13, 2026 at 6:00 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: December 16, 2025
SUBJECT: VETERANS DAY EVENT
A video highlighting the 2025 Veterans Day event held on November 11th will be presented.

To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Heidi Luce, City Clerk
Date: December 16, 2025
SUBJECT: PARAMOUNT SPIRIT AWARD
The Paramount Spirit Award is a quarterly recognition program celebrating residents, businesses, or organizations whose everyday actions uplift and inspire the community.

This quarter’s Paramount Spirit Award recipient is Alicia Gonzalez.

To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Yecenia Guillen, Community Services
Director
Date: December 16, 2025
SUBJECT: FALL 2025 SPECIAL EVENT VOLUNTEERS
Certificates of recognition will be presented to the fall 2025 Special Event volunteers.

Paramount High School Senior Campus Cheer
• Hootenanny
• Haunted House
Paramount Teen Leadership Alliance (PTLA)
• Hootenanny
• Haunted House
• Halloween Festival
Paramount High School Senior Campus AVID
• Halloween Festival
Paramount High School Senior Campus Leo’s Club
• Halloween Festival
Paramount High School Senior Campus Corsairs
• Senior Thanksgiving
Paramount Youth Baseball (PYB)
• Halloween Festival
Paramount Youth Soccer Organization
• Halloween Festival
MUSA
• Halloween Festival
Weber Metals
• Senior Thanksgiving
Air Products
• Senior Thanksgiving
To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Yecenia Guillen, Community Services
Director
Date: December 16, 2025
SUBJECT: LATINAS ART FOUNDATION 2025 DIA DE LOS MUERTOS EVENT Latinas Art Foundation will be presented with a certificate of recognition for the 2025 Xantolo Dia de los Muertos event.

To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Grissel Chavez, Assistant City Manager
Cristina Cota, Interim Human Resources
Manager
Date: December 16, 2025
SUBJECT: CITY OF PARAMOUNT RETIREE – TALYA MOBLEY – 26 YEARS The City Council will recognize recent retiree Talya Mobley for her dedicated service to the City of Paramount.

To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Heidi Luce, City Clerk
Date: December 16, 2025
SUBJECT: MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 18 (WORKSHOP) AND NOVEMBER 18, 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 for November 18 (Workshop) and November 18, 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 November 18 (Workshop) and November 18, 2025.

PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING
NOVEMBER 18, 2025
City of Paramount, City Hall Council Chamber, 16400 Colorado Avenue, Paramount, CA 90723 CALL TO ORDER: The adjourned meeting of the Paramount City Council was called to order by Mayor Peggy Lemons at
4:32 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall,
16400 Colorado Avenue, Paramount, California.

ROLL CALL OF
COUNCILMEMBERS:

Present: Councilmember Isabel Aguayo*
Councilmember Annette C. Delgadillo
Councilmember Vilma Cuellar Stallings
Vice Mayor Brenda Olmos
Mayor Peggy Lemons
*Expected to arrive but did not arrive prior to adjournment.

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

AYES: Councilmember Cuellar Stallings,
Vice Mayor Olmos, and Mayor Lemons
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers Aguayo and Delgadillo
ABSTAIN: None
STAFF PRESENT: John Moreno, City Manager
Nicholas R. Ghirelli, City Attorney
Grissel Chavez, Assistant City Manager
Adriana Figueroa, Public Works Director
Yecenia Guillen, Community Services Director
Heidi Luce, City Clerk
John King, Planning and Building Director
Lana Dich, Finance Director
Margarita Matson, Public Safety Director
Pauline Jauregui, Comms & Engagement Manager
Andres Gonzalez, Management Analyst

PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments
Minutes of an Adjourned Meeting of the

PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
November 18, 2025; Page 2

NEW BUSINESS

1. PRESENTATION
Overview of Crisis
Communication plan and
role of City Council
CF
The Administrative Services Department, along with
Sarah Madsen and Alexis Gillam with the City’s
communications consulting firm Tripepi Smith,
provided a detailed overview of the City’s crisis
communication plan that is in development, including
guidance on the role of City Council members in crisis
communications.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
City Council, Mayor Lemons adjourned the meeting at
4:59 p.m. to a meeting on November 18, 2025 at 6:00
p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 16400
Colorado Avenue, Paramount, CA.

Peggy Lemons, Mayor
ATTEST:

Heidi Luce, City Clerk
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PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING
NOVEMBER 18, 2025
City of Paramount, 16400 Colorado Avenue, Paramount, CA 90723 CALL TO ORDER: The adjourned meeting of the Paramount City Council was called to order by Mayor Peggy Lemons at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 16400
Colorado Avenue, Paramount, California.

PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:

Hershell Hardimon, Director of Crew Services for the
Battleship USS Iowa and former Veteran Peer Access
Network Coordinator led the pledge of allegiance.

INVOCATION: Pastor Larry Jameson, Lifegate Church delivered the invocation.

ROLL CALL OF
COUNCILMEMBERS:

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

AYES: Councilmembers Aguayo, Cuellar
Stallings, Vice Mayor Olmos, and
Mayor Lemons
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Delgadillo
ABSTAIN: None
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
Margarita Matson, Public Safety Director
Heidi Luce, City Clerk
Leslie Arias, Community Services Manager
Andres Gonzalez, Management Analyst

PRESENTATIONS
Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the

PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
November 18, 2025; Page 3

1. VIDEO
2025 Halloween
Festival and Haunted
House and Paws &
Present
CF 39.7
A video highlighting the 2025 Halloween Festival and
Haunted House event was shared. Additionally, a
Paws & Present video from SEACCA was shared.

2. CERTIFICATE OF

RECOGNITION
2025 Halloween Home
Decorating Contest
Winners
CF 39.6
Mayor Lemons, on behalf of the City Council,
recognized the winners of the City’s Halloween Home
Decorating contest:
3 rd Place 7056 San Mateo Street (Valeria Jacobo)
2 nd Place 7254 Motz Street. (Arisbeth Garcia)
1 st Place 7011 San Marcus Street (Edgar Botello)

3. PROCLAMATIONS
November 2025
• National Home
Care & Hospice
Month
• National Family
Literacy Month
CF 39.12
Mayor Lemons, on behalf of the City Council,
proclaimed November National Home Care & Hospice
Month and National Family Literacy Month in the City
of Paramount. Vickie Kaefer, Executive Director for
Pathways was present to accept the National Home
Care & Hospice Month Proclamation and expressed
appreciation for the partnership between the City of
Pathways. Andrea Crow, Manager of the Paramount
Library was present to accept the National Family
Literacy Month Proclamation. She expressed
appreciation for the recognition and provided an
update on upcoming activities at the library.

4. PRESENTATION
Recognition of Gus’s
Deli BBQ and Grill
CF 39.7
Mayor Lemons, on behalf of the City Council,
recognized Gus’s Delli BBQ and Grill for their 50 years of service and dedication to the Paramount community
and presented them with a basket of Paramount
merchandise.

5. PRESENTATION
Military Banner
Recipients
CF 39.7 and 93
Mayor Lemons, on behalf of the City Council,
recognized the following Paramount residents as they
begin their military service journey: Michelle Uriarte
Madrid and Yennifer Uriarte Magrid, US Navy. She
presented their family with a replica copy of the banner that will be displayed on the Boulevard of Heroes:

At 6:27 p.m., Mayor Lemons recessed the City Council
meeting for a brief break.

Mayor Lemons called the meeting back to order at
Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the

PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
November 18, 2025; Page 4
6:37 p.m.

Mayor Lemon suggested that Item 25 regarding the Air
Monitoring Program Update be taken out of order after
Item 19. Hearing no objection, she so ordered.

CF 10.4 CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMENT UPDATES
City Manager Moreno responded to an e-mail public
comment from following individual for the October 28,
2025 meeting: Taelin Thibodeaux.

CF 10.3 PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.

CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilmember Aguayo and
seconded by Councilmember Cuellar Stallings to
approve Consent Calendar Items 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,
13, 14, 15, 16, and 17 as shown below. The motion
was passed by the following roll call vote:

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

6. APPROVAL
Minutes of October 14
(Workshop), October
14, and October 28,
2025
Approved.

7. APPROVAL
Register of Demands
October 2025
CF 47.2
Approved the Register of Demands for October 2025.

8. APPROVAL Received and filed the Treasurer’s Report.

Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the

PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
November 18, 2025; Page 5
Treasurer’s Report for
the Quarter Ending
September 30, 2025
CF 47.3

9. REPORT
Home-Arp Program
Subrecipient Contract
with Kingdom Causes
Bellflower for Fiscal
Year 2025-2026
CF 43.1313
Approved and authorized the City Manager to enter
into the nonprofit operating assistance contract with
Kingdom Causes Bellflower in the amount of $54,367.

10. APPROVAL
Consideration of
Revised Traffic Control
Plan for Holiday Tree
Lighting Event
CF 79.14 and 94.1
Approved the revised traffic control plan for the holiday tree lighting event.

11. ACCEPTANCE OF
WORK
Neighborhood Street
Resurfacing
(City Project No. 9431)
Accepted the work performed by Sequel Contractors,
Inc., Santa Fe Springs, California, for the
neighborhood street resurfacing project and
authorized payment for the remaining retention.

12. APPROVAL
Carryover of Unspent
Capital Improvement
Project (CIP) Budget
Appropriation from FY
2024-25 to FY 2025-26
CF 28.1
Approved the carryover of $35,514,916 in unspent CIP
budget appropriations from FY 2024-25 to FY 2025-26
as detailed by fund and project shown in Attachment
A.

13. APPROVAL
Agreement with
InvoiceCloud, Inc. for
online payment portal
services
CF 43.1314
Approved the draft Agreement with InvoiceCloud, Inc.
for online payment portal services and authorized the
City Manager to make final changes to the Agreement
that do not change the rate of 2.95% payment
transaction fee, in a form approved by the City
Attorney.

14. APPROVAL
Agreement with
PlayCore Wisconsin,
Inc. (dba Gametime)
for the purchase and
Approved and authorized the Mayor or her designee to
execute an agreement with PlayCore Wisconsin Inc.
d.b.a GameTime in the amount of $122,154.45 for the
purchase and installation of the Dills Park Playground
Shade Sailcompleting City Project No9651
Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the

PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
November 18, 2025; Page 5

14. APPROVAL
Agreement with
PlayCore Wisconsin,
Inc. (dba Gametime)
for the purchase and
installation of the Dills
Park Playground
Shade Sail
(City Project No. 9651)
CF 43.1315
Approved and authorized the Mayor or her designee to
execute an agreement with PlayCore Wisconsin Inc.
d.b.a GameTime in the amount of $122,154.45 for the
purchase and installation of the Dills Park Playground
Shade Sail, completing City Project No. 9651.

15. APPROVAL
2026 City Council
Meeting Schedule
CF 10.5
Approved the 2026 City Council meeting schedule.

16. RESOLUTION 25:039
A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of
Paramount amending
the authorized position
listing and salary
schedule for full-time
employees and
approving new class
specifications for
designated full-time
position
CF 76.17
Adopted Resolution No. 25:039 amending the
authorized position listing and salary schedule for fulltime employees by adding the new Accounting Manager, and approving the class specifications for
that new position.

17. RESOLUTION 25:040
Consideration of
adopting a Resolution
in support of the Lower
LA River Para Todos
Campaign
CF
Adopted Resolution No. 25:040 supporting the Lower
Los Angeles River Para Todos Campaign.

OLD BUSINESS
Councilmember Cuellar Stallings recused herself from
consideration of Item18 due to the proximity of her
property to the location of the traffic circle and left the dais.

18. APPROVAL Public Works Director Figueroa gave the report and Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the

PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
November 18, 2025; Page 7
Status update on the
Madison Street and
Orizaba Avenue traffic
circle pilot project and
recommendation for its
removal
CF 98
presented a PowerPoint presentation.

City Engineer Jonathan Mitchell responded to
questions from the City Council regarding the rationale behind why it is being recommended that the pilot
traffic circle be removed.

Following brief discussion, it was moved by Vice Mayor
Olmos and seconded by Councilmember Aguayo to
remove the pilot traffic circle at the intersection of
Madison Street and Orizaba Avenue. The motion was
passed by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Aguayo,
Vice Mayor Olmos, and Mayor Lemons
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Delgadillo
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Cuellar Stallings
Councilmember Cuellar Stallings returned to the dais.

NEW BUSINESS

19. PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE 1209
An Ordinance of the
City Council of the City
of Paramount adding
Chapter 8.37 (Vacant
Properties and
Buildings, Foreclosed
Properties, and
Abandoned Properties
Registry Program) to
Title 8 (Health and
Safety) of the
Paramount Municipal
Code, establishing
standards for Boarding,
Fencing, Maintaining,
and Reporting Vacant
Properties and/or
Tenant Spaces,
Buildings, Foreclosed
Properties, and
Planning and Building Director King gave the report
and presented a PowerPoint presentation. He
commented that upon further review of the ordinance,
staff is recommending that Section 8.37.030(D)(1) be
amended to add the following language at the end of
the existing statement: “…in order to remove
trespassers and graffiti.”
Mayor Lemons opened the public hearing and asked if
there was anyone in the audience wishing to testify.

There being no one in the audience wishing to testify,
it was moved by Councilmember Cuellar Stallings and
seconded by Vice Mayor Olmos to close the public
hearing.

AYES: Councilmembers Aguayo, Cuellar
Stallings; Vice Mayor Olmos; and
Mayor Lemons
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Delgadillo
ABSTAIN: None
abandoned properties It was moved by Vice Mayor Olmos and seconded by Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the

PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
November 18, 2025; Page 8
in the City of
Paramount
CF 70.3
Councilmember Aguayo to read by title only, waive
further reading, introduce Ordinance No. 1209, "AN

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PARAMOUNT ADDING CHAPTER 8.37 (VACANT

PROPERTIES AND BUILDINGS, FORECLOSED

PROPERTIES, AND ABANDONED PROPERTIES
REGISTRY PROGRAM) TO TITLE 8 (HEALTH AND

SAFETY) OF THE PARAMOUNT MUNICIPAL CODE,

ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR BOARDING,

FENCING, MAINTAINING, AND REPORTING

VACANT PROPERTIES AND/OR TENANT SPACES,

BUILDINGS, FORECLOSED PROPERTIES, AND

ABANDONED PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF
PARAMOUNT," as amended, to revise the language
in Section 8.37.030(D)(1) to the following: “Submit a
fully executed “Letter of Agency” to the Planning and
Building Department on an approved formed
authorized by the Planning and Building Department to
allow the Building Official and/or Public Safety Director (or designees thereof) to enter the property in order to remove trespassers and graffiti.” and place it on the
December 16, 2025 agenda for adoption. The motion
was passed by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Aguayo, Cuellar
Stallings; Vice Mayor Olmos; and
Mayor Lemons
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Delgadillo
ABSTAIN: None
Item 25 was taken out of order next.

ORAL REPORT
Air Monitoring Program
Update
CF 43.1146
Randal Baxter, Project Manager with Trinity
Consultants gave the report and presented a
PowerPoint presentation providing a detailed review of
the City’s efforts to monitor hexavalent chromium at
various locations in the City over the last quarter.

20. PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE 1208
An Ordinance of the
City Council of the City
of Paramount adopting
Planning and Building Director King gave the report
and presented a PowerPoint presentation.

Mayor Lemons opened the public hearing and asked if
there was anyone in the audience wishing to testify
Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the

PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
November 18, 2025; Page 8

20. PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE 1208
An Ordinance of the
City Council of the City
of Paramount adopting
by reference the 2025
Editions of the
California
Administrative Code,
California Building
Code Including
Chapter 1, Division 2,
California Residential
Code, California Green
Building Standards
Code, California
Energy Code,
California Electrical
Code, California
Mechanical Code,
California Plumbing
Code, California
Wildland-Urban
Interface Code,
California Existing
Building Code,
California Historical
Code, California
Referenced Standards
Code, and California
Fire Code; 2024
International Property
Maintenance Code,
1998 California
Housing Code, 1997
Uniform Code for the
Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings,
and the 2017 Edition of
the County of Los
Angeles Grading Code;
together with certain
Planning and Building Director King gave the report
and presented a PowerPoint presentation.

Mayor Lemons opened the public hearing and asked if
there was anyone in the audience wishing to testify.

There being no one in the audience wishing to testify,
it was moved by Vice Mayor 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, Cuellar
Stallings; Vice Mayor Olmos; and
Mayor Lemons
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Delgadillo
ABSTAIN: None
It was moved by Vice Mayor Olmos and seconded by
Councilmember Cuellar Stallings to read by title only,
waive further reading, and adopt Ordinance No. 1208,
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF PARAMOUNT ADOPTING BY REFERENCE
THE 2025 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA

ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, CALIFORNIA BUILDING
CODE INCLUDING CHAPTER 1, DIVISION 2,

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA

GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE,

CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA

ELECTRICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL

CODE, CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE,

CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE

CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE,

CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA

REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, AND
CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE; 2024 INTERNATIONAL
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, 1998
CALIFORNIA HOUSING CODE, 1997 UNIFORM

CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS
BUILDINGS, AND THE 2017 EDITION OF THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES GRADING CODE;
amendments, deletions TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the

PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
November 18, 2025; Page 10
and additions;
amending Title 15 of
the Paramount
Municipal Code, and
approving a CEQA
exemption
determination
CF 29
DELETIONS AND ADDITIONS; AMENDING TITLE 15

OF THE PARAMOUNT MUNICIPAL CODE, AND

APPROVING A CEQA EXEMPTION
DETERMINATION,” The motion was passed by the
following roll call vote:

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

21. APPROVAL
Consideration of an
agreement with Willdan
Engineering for City
Engineering and
Project Management
Services and
Resolution No. 25:038
appointing Willdan
Engineering as City
Engineer
CF 43.1316
Public Works Director Figueroa gave the report and
presented a PowerPoint presentation.

It was moved by Vice Mayor Olmos and seconded by
Councilmember Cuellar Stallings to 1) Approve the
agreement with Willdan Engineering for city
engineering and project management services and
authorize the Mayor or her designee to execute the
agreement; and 2) Adopt Resolution 25:038
appointing Willdan Engineering as City Engineer. The
motion was passed by the following roll call vote:

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

22. ORAL REPORT
Economic
Development Update
CF 78
Assistant City Manager Chavez and Management
Analyst Andres Gonzalez gave the report and
presented a PowerPoint presentation providing
comprehensive overview of the City’s economic
development efforts over the past six months along
with the results of the Community Survey.

Discussion ensued concerning the proposed Open
Rewards program and Management Analyst Gonzalez
shared additional information on how the program
works.

Additional discussion ensued concerning the
scholarship program which provides funding for
Chamber membership to small businesses. Mayor
Lemons suggested, with City Council concurrence,
that the scholarship program be continued when
Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the

PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
November 18, 2025; Page 10
Additional discussion ensued concerning the
scholarship program which provides funding for
Chamber membership to small businesses. Mayor
Lemons suggested, with City Council concurrence,
that the scholarship program be continued when
existing funding runs out.

23. ORAL REPORT
Update on City Council
Goals
CF 11
City Manager Moreno gave the report and presented a
PowerPoint presentation providing an update on the
City Council goals which were set at the January 11,
2025 goal setting workshop.

24. APPROVAL
Appointment of
members to the Public
Art Advisory
Committee
CF 27.32
City Manager Moreno gave the report. Mayor Lemons
commented that she recommends appointing Lorean
Bautista and Angel Castellanos in the Arts
Professionals category and Christina Rodriguez in the
Community Stakeholder category.

It was moved by Councilmember Cuellar Stallings and
seconded by Councilmember Aguayo to approve the
Mayor’s appointments to the Public Art Advisory
Committee as follows: Lorean Bautista and Angel
Castellanos in the Arts Professionals category and
Christina Rodriguez in the Community Stakeholder
category. The motion was passed by the following roll
call vote:

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

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY OLD

BUSINESS

25. ORAL REPORT
Air Monitoring Program
Update
CF 43.1146
Taken out of order after Item 19 – see above.

COMMENTS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the

PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
November 18, 2025; Page 12
City Council
Councilmember Aguayo reported on her attendance at
the Veteran’s Day celebration and expressed her
sincere appreciation to the community’s veterans.

Councilmember Cuellar Stallings congratulated the
appointees to the Public Art Advisory Committee. She
also reported on her attendance at the Veteran’s Day
celebration and expressed her appreciation for all
veterans. She also reported on her attendance at the
PUSD Ad Hoc committee meeting and expressed her
appreciation for the collaboration between the City and PUSD.

Vice Mayor Olmos reminded residents to be cautious
on the road with all the construction going on and to
not park in the EV charging station parking spaces if
they are not driving an electric vehicle. Lastly, she
reminded resident about the upcoming Turkey
Giveaway event hosted by Xclusive Wrap on
November 22 at 8 am and wished everyone a Happy
Thanksgiving.

Mayor Lemons reported that she and Vice Mayor
Olmos attended a meeting with Assemblymember
Solache and his staff regarding the capital
improvement projects that are going on in the City and
discussed future funding opportunities. She also
reported on her attendance at the follow-up business
roundtable meeting on immigration. She commented
that she also attended the Veteran’s Celebration
event. Lastly, she wished everyone a Happy
Thanksgiving.

Staff
City Manager Moreno reported that Lt. Adrian Guillen
will be leaving the Paramount Station and thanked him
for his service to the community.

CLOSED SESSION
There was no closed session.

ADJOURNMENT
Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the

PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
November 18, 2025; Page 13
There being no further business to come before the
City Council, Mayor Lemons adjourned the meeting in
memory of Richard Zamboni at 8:34 p.m. The next
meeting will be held on December 16, 2025 at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 16400
Colorado Ave., Paramount, CA.

Peggy Lemons, Mayor
ATTEST:

Heidi Luce, City Clerk
To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Lana Dich, Finance Director
Date: December 16, 2025
SUBJECT: REGISTER OF DEMANDS – NOVEMBER 2025 (CITY)

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

DISCUSSION
Attached is the Register of Demands for November 2025.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve the Register of Demands for November 2025.

Check Number Vendor Name Amount Description

CITY OF PARAMOUNT

FINAL CHECK REGISTER
November 30, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
340798 5 STAR GLASS & MIRROR 350.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS Vendor Total 350.00
1000000322 ABREGO, JAIME 100.00 PW - COMMISSIONER'S STIPENDS (JA)-11/25 Vendor Total 100.00
340773 AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC 392.50 PW - WELL #16 ENG SVCS (9/25 - 10/25) Vendor Total 392.50
340916 AEF SYSTEMS CONSULTING, INC 9,675.00 FIN - ERP CONSULTANT SVCS (10/25) Vendor Total 9,675.00
1000000323 AGUILAR, RITA 100.00 PW - COMMISSIONER'S STIPENDS (RA)-11/25 Vendor Total 100.00
340799 ALERT CLEANERS 478.00 CSR - LAUNDRY SVCS (10/31) 108.00 CSR - LAUNDRY SVCS (10/31)
Vendor Total 586.00
340800 ALESHIRE & WYNDER LLP 247.00 CA - LEGAL SVCS (SB9) - 9/25 340887 3,132.50 CA - LEGAL SVCS (SB9) - 10/25
Vendor Total 3,379.50
340712 ALIN PARTY SUPPLY CO. 448.43 CSR - PEP SUPPLIES
246.00 CSR - PRESCHOOL SUPPLIES
340801 198.91 CSR - RECREATION SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 893.34
340897 ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES 20,267.27 PS - CROSSING GUARD SVCS (10/12-10/25) Vendor Total 20,267.27
340917 ALTA LANGUAGE SERVICES, INC 58.00 HR - BILINGUAL PAY EXAM SVCS (10/25) Vendor Total 58.00

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Check Number Vendor Name Amount Description

CITY OF PARAMOUNT

FINAL CHECK REGISTER
November 30, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
18184 AMAZON.COM 508.34 CSR - STAFF UNIFORMS

26.50 CSR - NIGHT MARKET
330.60 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
169.42 PS - YAL SUPPLIES
243.04 PS - YAL SUPPLIES

25.12 PS - YAL SUPPLIES

24.86 PS - OFFICE SUPPLIES

92.76 PS - YAL SUPPLIES

16.98 PS - OFFICE SUPPLIES
253.20 PS - YAL SUPPLIES

52.48 CSR - MLC PROGRAM SUPPLIES (WE)
762.85 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

29.38 CSR - MLC PROGRAM SUPPLIES (WE)
354.74 CSR - MLC PROGRAM SUPPLIES (WE)
174.48 CSR - ENP SUPPLIES
290.10 CSR - YOUTH SPORTS SUPPLIES

14.12 CP - STORY TIME WITH THE MAYOR
754.20 CSR - ENP SUPPLIES
400.01 CSR - ADULT RECREATION EVENT (10/10-WE)

24.30 CSR - RECREATION SUPPLIES

95.40 CSR - MLC PROGRAM SUPPLIES (WE)
178.89 CSR - EQUIPMENT MNTC SUPPLIES

64.58 CSR - MLC PROGRAM SUPPLIES (WE)

19.86 CSR - EQUIPMENT MNTC SUPPLIES
305.00 CSR - YOUTH SPORTS SUPPLIES
527.55 CSR - ENP EVENT SUPPLIES

8.78 PS - OFFICE SUPPLIES
252.17 CSR - ADULT RECREATION EVENT (10/10-WE)

60.61 CSR - ADULT RECREATION EVENT (10/10-WE)

20.98 CSR - ADULT RECREATION EVENT (10/10-WE)

96.28 CSR - ADULT RECREATION EVENT (10/10-WE)
948.32 PW - SUSTAINABILITY SUPPLIES
536.57 CSR - RECREATION SUPPLIES

68.22 CSR - RECREATION SUPPLIES
198.54 PW - SUSTAINABILITY SUPPLIES
233.14 IT - COMPUTER MNTC SUPPLIES

89.97 PW - SUSTAINABILITY SUPPLIES

92.17 CSR - ENP EVENT SUPPLIES
258.20 CSR - ADAPTIVE RECREATION SUPPLIES

33.12 CSR - ADULT RECREATION EVENT (10/10-WE)
118.44 CSR - ADULT RECREATION EVENT (10/10-WE)

9.82 PS - OFFICE SUPPLIES

51.92 CSR - RECREATION SUPPLIES
329.01 CSR - ADAPTIVE HALLOWEEN EVENT (10/16)

88.24 CSR - OFFICE SUPPLIES
192.90 CSR - HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL EVENT

83.27 CSR - HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL EVENT
117.71 CSR - ADAPTIVE HALLOWEEN EVENT (10/16)
117.58 CSR - ADAPTIVE HALLOWEEN EVENT (10/16)
435.32 CSR - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
683.60 CSR - HALLOWEEN HOOTENANNY EVENT

33.12 CP - STORYTIME WITH THE MAYOR
120.99 CSR - AQUATIC SUPPLIES
104.85 CSR - ADAPTIVE HALLOWEEN EVENT (10/16)
127.02 CSR - SENIOR SPECIAL EVENT (WE)

13.23 PW - OUTREACH SUPPLIES
213.72 PS - EMERGENCY PREP SUPPLIES

86.10 PS - EMERGENCY PREP SUPPLIES

79.45 CSR - AQUATIC SUPPLIES

54.44 PS - EMERGENCY PREP SUPPLIES

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Check Number Vendor Name Amount Description

CITY OF PARAMOUNT

FINAL CHECK REGISTER
November 30, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
18184 AMAZON.COM 165.20 CSR - ADULT RECREATION EVENT (10/10-WE) 165.70 CSR - HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL EVENT
480.45 CSR - ADULT RECREATION EVENT (10/10-WE)
105.03 CSR - HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL EVENT

44.17 CSR - HAUNTED HOUSE

30.54 CSR - OFFICE SUPPLIES
263.35 CSR - ADULT RECREATION EVENT (10/10-WE)

71.53 CP - STORYTIME WITH THE MAYOR
121.54 CSR - HAUNTED HOUSE
396.77 CSR - OFFICE SUPPLIES
208.81 CSR - ADULT RECREATION EVENT (10/10-WE)

49.67 CP - MAYOR FOR THE DAY EVENT
155.75 CSR - HAUNTED HOUSE

31.38 CSR - OFFICE SUPPLIES
161.54 CSR - OFFICE SUPPLIES
147.72 CSR - YOUTH SPORTS SUPPLIES
-8.78 PS - OFFICE SUPPLIES (CREDIT)
-11.04 PS - YAL SUPPLIES (CREDIT)
-16.77 PS - OFFICE SUPPLIES (CREDIT)
255.07 CSR - OFFICE SUPPLIES
111.00 CSR - ENP SUPPLIES

31.94 PS - EMERGENCY PREP SUPPLIES

75.57 CSR - YOUTH SPORTS SUPPLIES

91.72 PS - EMERGENCY PREP SUPPLIES

32.32 PS - YAL SUPPLIES

65.41 CSR - MLC PROGRAM SUPPLIES
1,044.83 CSR - MLC PROGRAM SUPPLIES
189.72 CSR - ENP SUPPLIES
118.16 CSR - HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL EVENT

49.74 FIN - OFFICE SUPPLIES
300.00 HR - CAUGHT IN THE ACT OF EXCELLENCE

66.29 FIN - OFFICE SUPPLIES
243.03 CSR - OFFICE SUPPLIES

34.19 CSR - OFFICE SUPPLIES

30.31 PS - OFFICE SUPPLIES

23.90 PL - OFFICE SUPPLIES

19.86 CSR - SENIOR SPECIAL EVENT (WE)

7.04 PS - OFFICE SUPPLIES
232.02 CSR - OFFICE SUPPLIES
232.38 CSR - OFFICE SUPPLIES

41.48 PS - YAL SUPPLIES

14.90 CM - OFFICE SUPPLIES

17.67 PS - YAL SUPPLIES

71.50 CSR - FACILITY SUPPLIES
358.71 PS - YAL SUPPLIES
106.00 PS - YAL SUPPLIES

55.09 PS - YAL SUPPLIES

11.04 PS - YAL SUPPLIES

86.98 CSR - PRESCHOOL SUPPLIES

16.56 CSR - MLC PROGRAM SUPPLIES (WE)

49.68 CSR - MLC PROGRAM SUPPLIES (WE)

30.82 PL - OFFICE SUPPLIES

64.71 CSR - MLC PROGRAM SUPPLIES (WE)

3.91 PS - OFFICE SUPPLIES

17.17 PS - OFFICE SUPPLIES

44.72 CSR - MLC PROGRAM SUPPLIES (WE)
100.66 PS - OFFICE SUPPLIES

55.20 CSR - MLC PROGRAM SUPPLIES (WE)
250.02 PS - YAL SUPPLIES

38.70 HR - OFFICE SUPPLIES

Page 3 ends

Check Number Vendor Name Amount Description

CITY OF PARAMOUNT

FINAL CHECK REGISTER
November 30, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
18184 AMAZON.COM 14.35 CSR - MLC PROGRAM SUPPLIES (WE)

8.66 PS - OFFICE SUPPLIES
121.15 PS - OFFICE SUPPLIES

92.90 PS - YAL SUPPLIES

21.86 PS - EQUIPMENT MNTC SUPPLIES

69.55 HR - OFFICE SUPPLIES

45.63 GEN - OFFICE SUPPLIES

16.42 PS - OFFICE SUPPLIES

15.25 PS - OFFICE SUPPLIES
522.88 'PS - YAL SUPPLIES

19.25 PS - OFFICE SUPPLIES
300.00 HR - CAUGHT IN THE ACT OF EXCELLENCE

16.56 CSR - MLC PROGRAM SUPPLIES (WE)

28.71 PS - OFFICE SUPPLIES

17.67 PS - YAL SUPPLIES

39.77 PS - YAL SUPPLIES
171.69 CSR - MLC PROGRAM SUPPLIES

34.25 CSR - FACILITY SUPPLIES

82.64 CSR - FACILITY SUPPLIES

47.50 PS - YAL SUPPLIES

48.84 CSR - MLC PROGRAM SUPPLIES
107.58 CSR - HAUNTED HOUSE EVENT
119.79 CSR - FACILITY SUPPLIES
270.30 CSR - SENIOR SPECIAL EVENT (WE)

46.59 PS - OFFICE SUPPLIES
-22.09 PS - OFFICE SUPPLIES (CREDIT)

30.93 PW - OFFICE SUPPLIES
178.45 CSR - 1660 ADULT SPORTS SUPPLIES

38.66 PW - OFFICE SUPPLIES

42.08 CSR - MLC PROGRAM SUPPLIES (WE)
134.05 CSR - 1660 ADULT SPORTS SUPPLIES
277.27 CSR - HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL EVENT

20.69 FIN - OFFICE SUPPLIES

38.66 PS - YAL SUPPLIES

16.52 PW - OFFICE SUPPLIES

28.71 CSR - HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL EVENT
552.49 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES

19.68 PS - YAL SUPPLIES

19.26 PL - OFFICE SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 22,604.29
1000000324 ARCEO RUIZ, GEORGINA GUADALUPE 100.00 PW - COMMISSIONER'S STIPENDS (GA)-11/25 Vendor Total 100.00
340888 ARCINA RISK GROUP LLC 327.50 CA - INSURANCE ARCHAEOLOGY SVCS (9/25) Vendor Total 327.50
340774 ART'S STONE 3,800.00 PW - CIVIC CTR ART PIECE MNTC SVC Vendor Total 3,800.00
340694 AT & T 85.60 IT - SPLASH PAD INTERNET (10/25)
340824 128.40 IT - COM CTR INTERNET (11/25)
340918 99.16 IT - PARAMOUNT POOL INTERNET (11/25)
340825 1,058.39 IT - TELEPHONE SVC (10/25)
1,185.59 PW - WATER SYSTEM SVC (10/25)
Vendor Total 2,557.14
340919 ATKINSON, ANDELSON, LOYA 513.50 HR - LEGAL SVCS (10/25) Vendor Total 513.50

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Check Number Vendor Name Amount Description

CITY OF PARAMOUNT

FINAL CHECK REGISTER
November 30, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
340802 AUTOMATED GATE SERVICES, INC 624.00 PW - GATE REPAIR (WELL #16) Vendor Total 624.00
340826 AVI-SPL LLC 15,337.62 CIP - CIVIC CTR FOUNTAIN UPGRADE (EQUIP Vendor Total 15,337.62
340775 AZTECA PARTY RENTALS, INC 2,750.00 CP - SENIOR THANKSGIVING DINNER Vendor Total 2,750.00
18163 BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST 142,758.80 POB 2021 - INTEREST PAYMENT (12/1) 21,086.95 POB 2021 - INTEREST PAYMENT (12/1)
-2,268.03 POB 2021 - IMMS 1652118400 APPLIED
Vendor Total 161,577.72
340741 BARR COMMERCIAL DOOR REPAIR 462.50 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS (CITY HALL) Vendor Total 462.50
340723 BEIGHTON, DAVE 2,050.00 PS - DETECTIVE SPECIALIST (10/18-10/31) 340827 1,150.00 PS - DETECTIVE SPECIALIST (11/1-11/14)
Vendor Total 3,200.00
340857 BLOMGREN, MARY KATHLEEN 200.00 FACILITY DEPOSIT REFUND (BLOMGREN 9902) Vendor Total 200.00
1000000313 BRIDGES, MARCELINA GARCIA 100.00 PS - COMMISSIONER'S STIPENDS (MB)-10/25 Vendor Total 100.00
340742 BROWN BOLT & NUT CORP. 107.10 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES Vendor Total 107.10
340743 BROWNY PEST CONTROL 250.00 PW - STREET MNTC SVCS 250.00 PW - STREET MNTC SVCS
250.00 PW - STREET MNTC SVCS
125.00 PW - STREET MNTC SVCS
125.00 PW - STREET MNTC SVCS
125.00 PW - STREET MNTC SVCS
Vendor Total 1,125.00
340858 BURGOS, JESSICA 200.00 FACILITY DEPOSIT REFUND (BURGOS 9877) Vendor Total 200.00
340724 BUSINESS FORMS ETC. 791.56 FIN - WATER WARNING HANGER

83.11 FIN - WATER WARNING HANGER (TAX)
-83.11 BUSINESS FORMS ETC.
291.40 FIN - WATER BILL ENVELOPES

28.87 FIN - WATER BILL ENVELOPES (TAX)
-28.87 BUSINESS FORMS ETC.

Vendor Total 1,082.96
340776 C DESIGN CO 1,309.43 CSR - HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL EVENT Vendor Total 1,309.43
340889 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS 387.90 REMITTANCE SB1473 (7/25-9/25)

43.10 ADMIN FEE SB1473 (7/25-9/25)
-43.10 ADMIN FEE SB1473 (7/25-9/25)
Vendor Total 387.90

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Check Number Vendor Name Amount Description

CITY OF PARAMOUNT

FINAL CHECK REGISTER
November 30, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
18141 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 129,026.58 MEDICAL INSURANCE (ACTIVE) - 11/25 11,218.00 MEDICAL INSURANCE (RETIRED) - 11/25
172.24 MEDICAL INSURANCE (ADMIN) - 11/25
18156 41,243.39 PERS RETIREMENT - PPE 10/17
18157 29,630.25 PERS RETIREMENT - PPE 10/17
18158 249.61 PERS RETIREMENT (10/25)
18159 542.19 PERS RETIREMENT (10/25)
18182 40,008.01 PERS RETIREMENT - PPE 10/31
18183 29,899.79 PERS RETIREMENT - PPE 10/31
Vendor Total 281,990.06
340777 CALMATE YOGA LLC 300.00 CSR - 55+ SENIOR FITNESS (10/25) Vendor Total 300.00
340744 CALPERS LONG-TERM CARE PROGRAM 65.38 CALPERS LTC - PPE 10/17 (AF) 340803 65.38 CALPERS LTC - PPE 10/31 (AF)
Vendor Total 130.76
340778 CASA ADELITA 2,809.46 CP - SENIOR THANKSGIVING DINNER 340804 1,586.78 CP - VETERANS CELEBRATION EVENT
Vendor Total 4,396.24
340725 CBRE, INC 4,000.00 PL - APPRAISAL SVCS (15123 VERMONT) Vendor Total 4,000.00
340695 CDW GOVERNMENT, INC. 1,243.30 IT - COMPUTER MNTC SUPPLIES 136.34 IT - COMPUTER MNTC SUPPLIES

39.49 IT - COMPUTER MNTC SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 1,419.13
340726 CENTRAL BASIN MUNI WATER DIST 65,654.56 PW - PURCHASED WATER (9/25) Vendor Total 65,654.56
340813 CHRIS WADE MUSIC PRODUCTIONS 2,000.00 CP - TREE LIGHTING EVENT Vendor Total 2,000.00
340745 CINTAS FIRE PROTECTION 203.00 PW - FIRE PROTECTION SVCS Vendor Total 203.00
18138 CITY OF PARAMOUNT PAYROLL 262.24 NET PAYROLL - SPEC 10/30 18145 395,606.43 NET PAYROLL - PPE 10/31
18160 374,312.83 NET PAYROLL - PPE 11/14
Vendor Total 770,181.50
340713 CITY OF PARAMOUNT WATER DEPT 30,953.73 GEN - PARKS & FACILITIES (9/25-10/25) 61,085.35 PW - MEDIAN IRRIGATION (9/25-10/25)
1,855.16 GEN - ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (9/25-10/25)

44.61 GEN - CLRWTR BLDG (9/25-10/25)
421.96 GEN - PARAMOUNT PARK (9/25-10/25)
8,062.29 PW - PARAMOUNT PARK (9/25-10/25)
Vendor Total 102,423.10
340714 CONTINENTAL INTERPRETING 50.00 PL - TRANSLATION SVCS (PH-10/30) Vendor Total 50.00
340727 CORRALES, LESLIE 186.81 PL - APA CONFERENCE (LC) Vendor Total 186.81
340814 COSTCO WHOLESALE 239.60 CP - SENIOR THANKSGIVING DINNER Vendor Total 239.60
340779 COTA, CLARISSA 420.00 CSR - YOGA INSTRUCTOR (10/25-WE) Vendor Total 420.00

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FINAL CHECK REGISTER
November 30, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
340780 CRAFTWATER ENGINEERING, INC 3,861.48 CIP - SPANE PK STORMWATER CAPTURE (9/25 Vendor Total 3,861.48
1000000314 CRUZ, ROBERT 100.00 PS - COMMISSIONER'S STIPENDS (RC)-10/25 Vendor Total 100.00
340781 DANNY'S JUMPERS 114.40 PS - PUBLIC SAFETY EXPO (9/27) Vendor Total 114.40
340859 DATA TICKET, INC 716.00 PS - SPECTATOR CITATION SVCS (9/25) 200.00 PS - NOISE DISTURBANCE SVCS (9/25)
340898 6,667.48 PS - PARKING CITATION SVCS (9/25)
829.00 PS - CODE ENF CITATION SVCS (9/25)
200.00 PS-SIDEWALK VENDOR CITATION SVCS (9/25)
Vendor Total 8,612.48
340746 DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER 41.67 PW - RIGHT-OF-WAY USE (11/25) Vendor Total 41.67
340890 DEPT OF CONSERVATION 1,857.26 PL - SMI FEE (7/25 - 9/25) Vendor Total 1,857.26
340899 DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION 3,586.96 PW - TRAFFIC SIGNAL MNTC (7/25 - 9/25) Vendor Total 3,586.96
340828 DIANA'S FLOWERS 300.00 CP - VETERANS CELEBRATION EVENT Vendor Total 300.00
340762 DIRECTV 109.99 PS - EOC SATELLITE SVCS (10/25)
Vendor Total 109.99
340829 DJ CATRACHO ENTERTAINMENT, INC 400.00 CSR - SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT (12/4) Vendor Total 400.00
340715 DOMINO'S PIZZA 91.70 CSR - PEP SUPPLIES
340920 238.67 CSR - PTLA SUPPLIES (10/31-WE)

83.97 CSR - PTLA SUPPLIES (10/31-WE)
Vendor Total 414.34
340747 DOUGLAS ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP IN 2,750.00 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SVCS Vendor Total 2,750.00
340782 ECK, ELEANOR K 1,000.00 PS - CITATION REFUND (ECK) Vendor Total 1,000.00
340830 ECONOMIC & PLANNING SYSTEMS 17,170.50 PL - DEV IMPACT FEE STUDY (9/25) Vendor Total 17,170.50
340831 EKA 1,400.00 PW - LOBBYING SERVICES FOR WSAB (9/25) Vendor Total 1,400.00
18142 ELAVON, INC 893.07 GEN-PL CREDIT CARD TERMINAL SVCS(10/25) 18143 1,159.65 GEN-CS CREDIT CARD TERMINAL SVCS(10/25)
Vendor Total 2,052.72
18146 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT 16,307.92 STATE PAYROLL TAX - PPE 10/31 18164 18,153.89 STATE PAYROLL TAX - PPE 11/14
340891 12,777.00 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE (7/25 - 9/25)
Vendor Total 47,238.81

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Pre-issue Checks
18140 EMPOWER TRUST COMPANY 29.61 PT DEF COMP 457 - SPEC 10/30 18148 14,489.82 FT DEF COMP 457 - PPE 10/31
18149 9,618.57 PT DEF COMP 457 - PPE 10/31
18150 1,532.83 DEF COMP 457 ROTH - PPE 10/31
18166 14,386.31 FT DEF COMP 457 - PPE 11/14
18167 9,075.52 PT DEF COMP 457 - PPE 11/14
18168 1,532.83 DEF COMP 457 ROTH - PPE 11/14
18151 141.38 401A EXEC LOAN PAYMENT - PPE 10/31
18152 295.59 401A LOAN PAYMENT - PPE 10/31
18153 2,904.72 457 LOAN PAYMENT - PPE 10/31
18169 141.38 401A EXEC LOAN PAYMENT - PPE 11/14
18170 185.68 401A LOAN PAYMENT - PPE 11/14
18171 3,664.76 457 LOAN PAYMENT - PPE 11/14
Vendor Total 57,999.00
1000000318 ESPARZA, ERNESTO 250.00 PL - COMMISSIONER'S STIPENDS (EE)-11/25 Vendor Total 250.00
340832 ESTRADA, BALTAZAR 300.00 CSR - SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT (12/11) Vendor Total 300.00
340716 EWING IRRIGATION PRODUCTS, INC 737.65 CSR - RECREATION SUPPLIES 406.88 CSR - RECREATION SUPPLIES
321.23 CSR - RECREATION SUPPLIES
340748 266.26 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 1,732.02
340763 FACILITY WERX, INC 175.03 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES Vendor Total 175.03
340728 FEDEX 59.84 GEN - POSTAGE EXPENSE
Vendor Total 59.84
340696 FELIX, JOSE 3,361.71 PRMIT FEE REFUND
271.50 GENERNAL PLAN FEE REFUND

19.10 SMI REFUND

6.00 STATE GREEN FEE REFUND
381.78 STORM DRAIN FEE REFUND
3,296.23 PERMIT FEE REFUND
271.50 GENERAL PLAN FEE REFUND

19.10 SMI REFUND

6.00 STATE GREEN FEE REFUND
381.78 STORM DRAIN FEE REFUND
Vendor Total 8,014.70
1000000312 FERNANDO TOURS INC 925.00 CSR - PATHFINDERS EXCURSION (10/11) 1000000338 862.50 CSR - PATHFINDERS EXCURSION (11/15)
Vendor Total 1,787.50
1000000332 FLYING LION INC 6,986.00 CIP - DRONE PILOT PROGRAM (10/9-10/19) Vendor Total 6,986.00
340921 FOSTER & FOSTER, INC 2,750.00 FIN - OPEB GASB 75 REPORT (FY 2025) Vendor Total 2,750.00
340833 FOUR SEASONS LANDSCAPING 19,200.00 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SVCS 2,700.00 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SVCS
Vendor Total 21,900.00

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November 30, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
340737 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD 70.17 PAYROLL DEDUCTION - PPE 10/31 340860 70.17 PAYROLL DEDUCTION - PPE 11/14
340861 340.30 PAYROLL DEDUCTION - PPE 11/14
340862 256.05 PAYROLL DEDUCTION - PPE 11/14
Vendor Total 736.69
1000000325 GARCIA, MARTHA IMELDA 100.00 CSR-COMMISSIONER'S STIPENDS (MG)-11/25 Vendor Total 100.00
340749 GARIBALDO'S NURSERY 92.82 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES Vendor Total 92.82
340783 GAS COMPANY 2,219.12 GEN - FACILITIES NATURAL GAS (10/25) 159.21 PW - WELL #14 NATURAL GAS (10/25)

2.32 GEN - CLRWTR NATURAL GAS (10/25)
Vendor Total 2,380.65
340815 GENERAL CODE LLC 722.00 CM - CODIFICATION SVCS
Vendor Total 722.00
340922 GILLASPY, KELLEY 260.00 AS - ARCHIVAL SVCS (7/25) 221.00 AS - ARCHIVAL SVCS (9/25)
208.00 AS - ARCHIVAL SVCS (10/25)
182.00 AS - ARCHIVAL SVCS (8/25)
Vendor Total 871.00
340923 GOGO TECHNOLOGIES, INC 12,923.31 CSR - RIDE FARE SVCS (10/25) 1,240.00 CSR - RIDE DISPATCH SVCS (10/25)
Vendor Total 14,163.31
340892 GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY 1,890.79 PW - MEDIAN IRRIGATION (10/25) 5,765.49 GEN - ALL AMERICAN PARK WATER (10/25)
Vendor Total 7,656.28
340805 GOTO COMMUNICATIONS, INC 2,344.33 IT - VOIP TELEPHONE SVC (11/25) Vendor Total 2,344.33
340924 GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS 595.00 FIN - GFOA MEMBERSHIP Vendor Total 595.00
340750 GRAINGER 663.64 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
318.03 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
257.66 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
175.54 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES

74.15 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 1,489.02
340816 GREENFIELDS OUTDOOR FITNESS, 151.39 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES Vendor Total 151.39
340764 GS ASSET MANAGEMENT 2,395.80 PS - RENTAL ASSIST (WEBSTER-10/25) 2,395.80 PS - RENTAL ASSIST (WEBSTER-11/25)
Vendor Total 4,791.60
340893 GUTIERREZ, OSVALDO 190.00 PW - WATER TREATMENT CERTIFICATION (OG) Vendor Total 190.00
340722 H & H NURSERY INC. 362.87 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES 236.37 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
127.15 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES

27.34 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
340751 172.14 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
129.56 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 1,055.43

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November 30, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
340863 HANNA, ALISSA EMAD 200.00 FACILITY DEPOSIT REFUND (HANNA 9940) Vendor Total 200.00
340834 HAZEN AND SAWYER 3,345.00 PW-ON-CALL SUPPORT FEDERAL FUNDING(9/25 1,487.50 PW - WELL #16 START UP (9/25)
Vendor Total 4,832.50
340925 HDL COREN & CONE 3,572.42 SA - PROPERTY TAX SVCS (10/25 - 12/25) Vendor Total 3,572.42
340926 HDL SOFTWARE LLC 907.97 FIN - BUSINESS LICENSE SVCS (9/25) 4,150.72 FIN - BUSINESS LICENSE RENEWAL
7,600.01 FIN - BUSINESS LICENSE COLLECTIONS
15,952.50 FIN - BUSINESS LICENSE DISCOVERY
Vendor Total 28,611.20
340752 HERITAGE POOL SUPPLY GROUP INC 388.70 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES Vendor Total 388.70
340894 HERRERA, MICHAEL 90.00 PW - WATER DIST CERTIFICATE (MH) Vendor Total 90.00
340835 HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP LLC 3,500.00 PL - HISTORIC UPDATE & ORDINANCE (9/25) Vendor Total 3,500.00

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November 30, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
1000000334 HOME DEPOT/GECF 72.10 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

70.25 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES

25.66 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
321.67 PW - GRAFFITI REMOVAL SUPPLIES

34.75 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

53.16 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

87.67 PW - GRAFFITI REMOVAL SUPPLIES

65.06 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

33.18 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

47.01 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
353.10 PW - GRAFFITI REMOVAL SUPPLIES

37.40 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
125.90 PW - GRAFFITI REMOVAL SUPPLIES

87.95 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

83.57 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES

70.97 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
718.98 PW - GRAFFITI REMOVAL SUPPLIES

85.38 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

17.83 PW - GRAFFITI REMOVAL SUPPLIES
266.72 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

49.97 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

97.65 PW - GRAFFITI REMOVAL SUPPLIES
359.83 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES

40.84 PW - GRAFFITI REMOVAL SUPPLIES

40.18 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

45.65 PW - GRAFFITI REMOVAL SUPPLIES
140.26 PW - GRAFFITI REMOVAL SUPPLIES

62.90 PW - STREET MNTC SUPPLIES
474.80 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
331.44 PW - GRAFFITI REMOVAL SUPPLIES

76.08 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

84.28 PW - STREET MNTC SUPPLIES
558.94 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
136.14 PW - GRAFFITI REMOVAL SUPPLIES
242.00 PW - GRAFFITI REMOVAL SUPPLIES

47.22 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

24.02 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
500.86 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

82.78 PW - STREET MNTC SUPPLIES
532.61 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
121.19 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
270.81 PW - GRAFFITI REMOVAL SUPPLIES
177.71 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

66.17 HR - PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST

28.46 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

38.73 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

35.58 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
1,829.88 PW - GRAFFITI REMOVAL SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 9,155.29
340784 HORIZONS CONSTRUCTION CO 144,466.84 CIP - WSAB BIKEWAY PHASE 2 (ATP)-9/25 214,367.83 CIP - WSAB BIKEWAY PHASE 2 (PLBP)-9/25
7,603.52 CIP - WSAB BIKEWAY PHASE 2 (ATP)-RET
11,282.51 CIP - WSAB BIKEWAY PHASE 2 (PLBP)-RET
-7,603.52 HORIZONS CONST (CIP 9932-FY26)
-11,282.51 HORIZONS CONST (CIP 9932-FY26)
Vendor Total 358,834.67
340864 HOUSE OF KRINGLE 1,235.00 CSR - SANTA SNOWFEST EVENT Vendor Total 1,235.00

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November 30, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
340900 IDR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 4,140.56 PW - STREET MNTC SVCS 549.75 PW - HAZARDOUS WASTE SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 4,690.31
340927 INFINITY TECHNOLOGIES 31,367.00 IT - IT CONSULTANT SVCS (10/25) 10,482.50 IT-SECURITY SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION(10/25
544.50 IT - MS OFFICE 365 CLOUD BACKUP (10/25)
220.00 IT - SECURITY SYSTEM SVCS (10/25)
Vendor Total 42,614.00
340697 INK HEAD DESIGN & PRINTS 1,019.62 FIN - EMPLOYEE WORKWEAR 340717 2,038.78 CSR - PATHFINDERS PROMO GEAR
340753 662.75 PW - UNIFORMS
790.20 PW - UNIFORMS
229.41 PW - UNIFORMS
152.94 PW - UNIFORMS
101.96 PW - UNIFORMS

50.99 PW - UNIFORMS
340806 996.35 CSR - PATHFINDERS PROMO GEAR
537.58 CSR - PRINTING/REPRO SVCS
340836 344.63 PW - UNIFORMS
344.63 PW - UNIFORMS
344.63 PW - UNIFORMS
340928 762.09 CP - SHOPPING UNDER THE LIGHTS
Vendor Total 8,376.56
340901 INNOVATIVE ENGINEERING SYSTEMS 333,399.60 CIP - DOWNTOWN ELECTRICAL UPGRADE 17,547.35 CIP - DOWNTOWN ELECTRICAL UPGRADE (RET)
-17,547.35 INNOVATIVE (CIP 9573-FY26)
Vendor Total 333,399.60
18139 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE 8.58 FED PAYROLL TAX - SPEC 10/30 18147 39,898.10 FED PAYROLL TAX - PPE 10/31
15,236.08 MEDICARE PAYMENT - PPE 10/31
18165 42,371.42 FED PAYROLL TAX - PPE 11/14
14,775.47 MEDICARE PAYMENT - PPE 11/14
Vendor Total 112,289.65
340865 J & B MATERIALS 18.51 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES Vendor Total 18.51

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November 30, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
340866 JANKOVICH COMPANY, LLC 2,735.77 PS - FLEET FUEL (10/22 - 10/31) 2,417.29 PW - FLEET FUEL (10/22 - 10/31)
1,863.30 PW - FLEET FUEL (10/15 - 10/21)
1,849.16 PW - FLEET FUEL (10/8 - 10/14)
1,681.22 PW - FLEET FUEL (10/1 - 10/7)
1,507.65 PS - FLEET FUEL (10/15 - 10/21)
1,087.99 PW - FLEET FUEL (10/15 - 10/21)
910.38 PW - FLEET FUEL (10/22 - 10/31)
608.55 PW - FLEET FUEL (10/1 - 10/7)
597.76 PW - FLEET FUEL (10/8 - 10/14)
378.87 PS - FLEET FUEL (10/22 - 10/31)
291.23 PW - FLEET FUEL (10/1 - 10/7)
269.54 PW - FLEET FUEL (10/22 - 10/31)
256.51 PS - FLEET FUEL (10/15 - 10/21)
250.78 PW - FLEET FUEL (10/15 - 10/21)
232.99 PW - FLEET FUEL (10/1 - 10/7)
223.41 PW - FLEET FUEL (10/22 - 10/31)
202.94 PW - FLEET FUEL (10/1 - 10/7)
177.64 PW - FLEET FUEL (10/8 - 10/14)
175.50 PW - FLEET FUEL (10/8 - 10/14)
125.86 PS - FLEET FUEL (10/15 - 10/21)
120.98 PW - FLEET FUEL (10/15 - 10/21)
114.97 PW - FLEET FUEL (10/15 - 10/21)
101.47 PW - FLEET FUEL (10/8 - 10/14)

97.99 PW - FLEET FUEL (10/22 - 10/31)

92.32 PW - FLEET FUEL (10/8 - 10/14)

84.49 PW - FLEET FUEL (10/22 - 10/31)

81.44 CSR - FLEET FUEL (10/15 - 10/21)

72.29 PW - FLEET FUEL (10/1 - 10/7)

30.92 PS - FLEET FUEL (10/22 - 10/31)

28.51 CSR - FLEET FUEL (10/21 - 10/31)
Vendor Total 18,669.72
1000000310 JK DESIGNS, INC 19,751.50 CIP-REPAIR & REPL OF ART PIECE(#2 PMT) Vendor Total 19,751.50
340817 JOE GONSALVES & SON INC 3,300.00 CC - STATE LEGISLATIVE LOBBYIST (11/25) 340929 3,300.00 CC - STATE LEGISLATIVE LOBBYIST (10/25) Vendor Total 6,600.00
340837 JOHN L HUNTER 2,368.75 PW - NPDES CONSULTING SVCS (8/25) 610.00 CIP - SCWP ASSISTANCE (8/25)
Vendor Total 2,978.75
340838 JOSE TEJADA 400.00 CSR - SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT (12/31) Vendor Total 400.00
340930 KILEY & ASSOCIATES, LLC 3,500.00 CC-FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE LOBBYIST (10/25) Vendor Total 3,500.00
340754 KONE, INC 1,607.52 PW - CLRWTR ELEVATOR MNTC (10/25-12/25) Vendor Total 1,607.52
340765 KORALEEN ENTERPRISES 1,858.21 PW- WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES Vendor Total 1,858.21
340839 L A COUNTY DEPT OF PUBLIC WORK 8,044.88 PW - INDUSTRIAL WASTE SVCS (9/25) 512.43 PW - SSMP UPDATE (9/25)
Vendor Total 8,557.31

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November 30, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
1000000311 L A COUNTY SHERIFF 580,140.92 PS - GENERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT (8/25) 140,090.95 PS - SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT OFFICER (8/25)
58,288.83 PS - SWORN SUPERVISION (8/25)
593.32 PS - VEHICLE MDC (8/25)
32,962.57 PS - MOTOR DEPUTY (8/25)
17,387.53 PS - SPECIAL OPERATION (8/25)
14,883.50 PS - STREET RACING ENFORCEMENT (8/25)
12,219.00 PS - CRIME SUPPRESSION (SCOPS) -8/25
8,786.27 PS - SUPERVISOR OVERTIME (8/25)
7,360.37 PS - TRANSIT ENFORCEMENT (8/25)
6,818.15 PS - TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (8/25)
2,546.14 PS - SCHOOL TRAFFIC SAFETY (8/25)
1,376.03 PS - PARTY PATROL (SCOPS) - 8/25
Vendor Total 883,453.58
340818 L A SIGNS & BANNERS 514.93 CP - MILITARY BANNER PROGRAM 340931 276.25 CP - EDUCATION BANNERS
Vendor Total 791.18
340867 L.N. CURTIS AND SONS 210.40 PS - UNIFORMS (JZ)
Vendor Total 210.40
1000000337 LA-RICS 340.00 PS - LASD RADIOS (10/25)
Vendor Total 340.00
340785 LONG, JOSE 1,003.50 PS - CITATION REFUND (LONG)
Vendor Total 1,003.50
340840 M/D PLUMBING 350.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS
250.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS
250.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS
250.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS
250.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS
250.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS
200.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS
100.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS
100.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS
Vendor Total 2,000.00
1000000326 MAGENO, ANNA MARIE 100.00 CSR-COMMISSIONER'S STIPENDS (AM)-11/25 Vendor Total 100.00
340786 MAKEITPOP_PARTY DECOR 2,280.00 CSR - HAUNTED HOUSE 340787 500.00 CSR - ENP EVENT SUPPLIES (10/23-WE)
340841 650.00 CSR - ADAPTIVE RECREATION SUPPLIES
400.00 CSR - ADAPTIVE RECREATION SUPPLIES
300.00 CSR - HALLOWEEN HOOTENANNY EVENT
Vendor Total 4,130.00
340902 MALLORY SAFETY AND SUPPLY LLC 80.19 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES Vendor Total 80.19
340698 MARINA LANDSCAPE INC 174,087.50 CIP - MEDIAN ENHANCE (DOWNEY/ROSECRANS) 9,162.50 CIP-MEDIAN ENHANCE(DOWNEY/ROSECRANS)RET
-9,162.50 MARINA LANDSCAPE (CIP 9435 DOW-FY26)
340932 245,067.84 CIP - MEDIAN ENHANCE (DOWNEY/ROSECRANS) 12,898.31 CIP-MEDIAN ENHANCE(DOWNEY/ROSECRANS)RET
-12,898.31 MARINA LANDSCAPE (CIP 9435 DOW-FY26)
340933 47,025.00 CIP-MEDIAN ENHANCE (ALONDRA/ROSECRANS) 2,475.00 CIP-MEDIAN ENHANCE (ALONDRA/RSCRNS)RET
-2,475.00 MARINA LANDSCAPE (CIP 9435 ALON-FY26)
Vendor Total 466,180.34

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November 30, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
340766 MAY TOOL INC. 1,430.31 PW - STREET MNTC SUPPLIES Vendor Total 1,430.31
340788 MCHENRY, JOHN 1,003.50 PS - CITATION REFUND (MCHENRY) Vendor Total 1,003.50
340842 MDG ASSOCIATES, INC 6,358.50 PL - CDBG HIP ADMIN (8/25) 5,294.00 PL - CDBG PROGRAM ADMIN (8/25)
1,888.00 PL - PLHA HOP ADMIN (8/25)
1,800.00 PL - HOME PROGRAM ADMIN (9/25)
1,750.00 PL - CDBG HIP ADMIN (8/25)
1,750.00 PL - CDBG HIP ADMIN (7/25)
590.00 PL - AL FRESCO MONITORING (8/25-ARPA)
469.00 PL-COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING ADMIN(8/25

89.10 PL - SUBORDINATION SVCS(16707 GARFIELD)
Vendor Total 19,988.60
340729 MEZA, MARJORIE 1,392.00 PS - YAL SVCS (10/18 - 10/31) 340843 1,216.00 PS - YAL SVCS (11/1 - 11/14)
Vendor Total 2,608.00
340903 MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL 5,969.60 CIP - MEDIAN ENHANCEMENTS (9/25) Vendor Total 5,969.60
1000000319 MOODY, DAVID THOMAS 250.00 PL - COMMISSIONER'S STIPENDS (DM)-11/25 Vendor Total 250.00
340844 MOORE IACOFANO GOLTSMAN, INC 25,482.75 PL - SPECIFIC PLAN (CLRWTR) - 8/25-9/25 Vendor Total 25,482.75
340699 NAVARRO, JOSE 360.00 CSR - ADULT OFFICIAL FEE (SOFTBALL 11/6 340755 360.00 CSR - ADULT OFFICIAL FEE (SOFTBALL11/13
Vendor Total 720.00
1000000335 NITEL INNOVATIONS LLC 1,414.94 IT - PARAMOUNT PARK GYM INTERNET (11/25 Vendor Total 1,414.94
340756 NOURISH LA 600.00 PW - ORGANICS CONSULTING (8/25-SB1383) 450.00 PW - ORGANICS CONSULTING (9/25-SB1383)
Vendor Total 1,050.00
18144 OPENEDGE 26,378.74 GEN - UB WEB BANK CHARGES (10/25) Vendor Total 26,378.74
340845 PACIFIC COAST WATER SYSTEMS 69.45 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS

69.45 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS
Vendor Total 138.90
340846 PACIFIC RIM AUTOMATION, INC. 8,137.50 PW - WELL #16 SCADA INTEGRATION (PH 3) 5,269.95 PW - SCADA COMPUTER UPGRADE
Vendor Total 13,407.45
1000000327 PADILLA, ELSA 100.00 CSR-COMMISSIONER'S STIPENDS (EP)-11/25 Vendor Total 100.00
340738 PARAMOUNT CARE FOUNDATION 10,000.00 CP - IMMIGRATION HUMANITARIAN SVC Vendor Total 10,000.00
340700 PARAMOUNT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, 350.00 CP - PULSE BEAT CITY SCAPE (10/25) Vendor Total 350.00

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340934 PARAMOUNT JOURNAL 242.00 PL - PUBLISHED NOTICE (10/30) 220.00 CM - PUBLISHED NOTICE (10/30)
154.00 CM - PUBLISHED NOTICE (10/30)
121.00 CM - PUBLISHED NOTICE (10/30)
Vendor Total 737.00
340895 PAREDES, GABRIELA 136.04 CCCA ANNUAL MUNICIPAL SEMINAR Vendor Total 136.04
1000000328 PARKS, ALVIN 100.00 PW - COMMISSIONER'S STIPENDS (AP)-11/25 Vendor Total 100.00
340904 PENNER PARTITIONS, INC 2,027.86 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES Vendor Total 2,027.86
340847 PET WASTE ELIMINATOR 1,127.10 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES Vendor Total 1,127.10
340701 PETTY CASH 811.09 PETTY CASH REPLENISHMENT
Vendor Total 811.09
340730 POLYDOT 553.75 PW - PRINTING/REPRODUCTION SVCS
Vendor Total 553.75
340702 PRECIOUS MOMENTS FLORIST 1,326.00 CP - SENIOR THANKSGIVING DINNER Vendor Total 1,326.00
340905 PRECISION ELEVATOR 193.00 PW - ELEVATOR MNTC SVCS (11/25) Vendor Total 193.00
340718 PREMIER AQUATIC SERVICES LLC 18,234.91 CSR - PREMIER LIFEGUARDS (9/25) Vendor Total 18,234.91

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340849 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY 75.84 PW - UNIFORM SVC

19.72 PW - UNIFORM SVC

34.51 PW - UNIFORM SVC

19.72 PW - UNIFORM SVC

30.37 PW - UNIFORM SVC

12.08 PW - UNIFORM SVC

10.97 PW - UNIFORM SVC

12.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

53.99 PW - UNIFORM SVC
114.99 PW - UNIFORM SVC

13.35 PW - UNIFORM SVC

6.04 PW - UNIFORM SVC

10.97 PW - UNIFORM SVC

12.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

82.32 PW - UNIFORM SVC

18.86 PW - UNIFORM SVC

24.65 PW - UNIFORM SVC

12.08 PW - UNIFORM SVC

6.04 PW - UNIFORM SVC

77.77 PW - UNIFORM SVC

20.71 PW - UNIFORM SVC

24.65 PW - UNIFORM SVC

12.08 PW - UNIFORM SVC

6.04 PW - UNIFORM SVC

79.52 PW - UNIFORM SVC

18.86 PW - UNIFORM SVC

24.65 PW - UNIFORM SVC

12.08 PW - UNIFORM SVC

6.04 PW - UNIFORM SVC

79.52 PW - UNIFORM SVC

18.86 PW - UNIFORM SVC

24.65 PW - UNIFORM SVC

12.08 PW - UNIFORM SVC

6.04 PW - UNIFORM SVC

45.86 PW - UNIFORM SVC

34.51 PW - UNIFORM SVC

22.97 PW - UNIFORM SVC

6.04 PW - UNIFORM SVC

10.97 PW - UNIFORM SVC

12.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

44.70 PW - UNIFORM SVC

34.51 PW - UNIFORM SVC

6.94 PW - UNIFORM SVC

6.04 PW - UNIFORM SVC

10.97 PW - UNIFORM SVC

12.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

44.70 PW - UNIFORM SVC

34.51 PW - UNIFORM SVC

5.14 PW - UNIFORM SVC

6.04 PW - UNIFORM SVC

10.97 PW - UNIFORM SVC

12.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 1,354.92
340703 PSOMAS 14,118.24 CIP - WSAB PHASE 2 (8/25-ATP)
340906 86,833.91 CIP-WEST PMT UTILITY EASE PH1 (9/25-ATP 15,242.58 CIP - WSAB PHASE 2 (9/25-PLBP)
Vendor Total 116,194.73

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1000000329 QUINONES, CLAUDIA 100.00 CSR-COMMISSIONER'S STIPENDS (CQ)-11/25 Vendor Total 100.00
340719 RAMIREZ-GALVEZ, EDITH 200.00 PL - AIR PURIFIER REBATE PROGRAM Vendor Total 200.00
340868 RAYVERN LIGHTING SUPPLY CO INC 2,297.79 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES Vendor Total 2,297.79
340789 RAZZOUK, MARC 450.00 CSR - PHIT INSTRUCTOR (10/25-WE) Vendor Total 450.00
340907 RDC-S111, INC 500.00 CIP - PARAMOUNT PARK COM CTR EXP (P68S) Vendor Total 500.00
340790 RED WING SHOE STORE 200.00 PW - WORK BOOTS
200.00 PW - WORK BOOTS
200.00 PW - WORK BOOTS
Vendor Total 600.00
340908 RESOURCE BUILDING MATERIALS 125.90 PW - STREET MNTC SUPPLIES 125.90 PW - STREET MNTC SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 251.80
340792 RETAIL MARKETING SERVICES 45.00 PW - CART SERVICES (9/25) Vendor Total 45.00
340731 REYES, IVAN 143.52 PL - APA CONFERENCE (IR)
Vendor Total 143.52
1000000339 RICHARDS, WATSON & GERSHON 21,562.57 CA - CITY ATTORNEY SVCS (8/25-GENERAL) 7,129.68 CIP-CITY ATTORNEY SVCS (9/25-16741 PMT)
3,090.00 CA - CITY ATTORNEY SVCS (9/25-LABOR)
1,500.00 CA-CITY ATTORNEY SVCS (9/25-REAL ESTATE
780.00 CA - CITY ATTORNEY SVCS (9/25-HOUSING)
Vendor Total 34,062.25
340757 RIVERA'S POWER EQUIPMENT 333.63 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES Vendor Total 333.63
340732 RIVERA, PAULINA 1,392.00 PS - YAL SVCS (10/18 - 10/31) 340850 1,216.00 PS - YAL SVCS (11/1 - 11/14)
Vendor Total 2,608.00
340767 ROADLINE PRODUCTS INC 2,462.05 PW - TRAFFIC SAFETY SUPPLIES 2,456.53 PW - TRAFFIC SAFETY SUPPLIES
340869 2,456.53 PW - TRAFFIC SAFETY SUPPLIES
1,574.90 PW - TRAFFIC SAFETY SUPPLIES
1,412.30 PW - TRAFFIC SAFETY SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 10,362.31
340733 RODRIGUEZ, MONICA 176.45 PL - APA CONFERENCE (MR) Vendor Total 176.45
340935 ROGERS ANDERSON MALODY & SCOTT 32,725.00 FIN - FINANCE ACCOUNTING SVCS (9/25) 7,175.00 FIN - FINANCE ACCOUNTING SVCS (8/25)
Vendor Total 39,900.00
340870 RON'S MAINTENANCE 13,608.00 PW - CATCH BASIN MNTC (10/25) Vendor Total 13,608.00

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Pre-issue Checks
340768 RPW SERVICES, INC. 4,000.00 PW - WEED CONTROL SVCS 2,615.00 PW - PEST CONTROL SVCS
860.00 PW - PEST CONTROL SVCS
1,980.00 PW - WEED CONTROL SVCS
340871 1,690.00 PW - PEST CONTROL SVCS
Vendor Total 11,145.00
1000000315 RUIZ, GERARDO 100.00 PS - COMMISSIONER'S STIPENDS (GR)-10/25 Vendor Total 100.00
340807 S & J SUPPLY CO. 1,859.91 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES 1,591.20 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 3,451.11
340808 SAFE-T-PROOF 2,000.00 PS - PUBLIC SAFETY EXPO (9/27) Vendor Total 2,000.00
1000000316 SANCHEZ, DORA ALICIA 100.00 PS - COMMISSIONER'S STIPENDS (DS)-10/25 Vendor Total 100.00
340872 SARRIS, INC 2,888.53 PW - A/C SYSTEM SVCS (CITY HALL) 2,300.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS
1,128.19 PW - A/C SYSTEM SVCS (WELL #16)
1,085.65 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS
524.88 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS
Vendor Total 7,927.25
340809 SAUNDORS, KENNETH 550.00 CP - VETERANS CELEBRATION EVENT Vendor Total 550.00
340851 SCOTT FAZEKAS & ASSOCIATES INC 14,055.23 PL - PLAN CHECK SVCS (10/25) 437.50 PL - BLDG OFFICIAL SVCS (10/25)
340896 19,879.52 PL - PLAN CHECK SVCS (9/25)
500.00 PL - BLDG OFFICIAL SVCS (9/25)
Vendor Total 34,872.25
340704 SECTRAN SECURITY INC 256.15 GEN - ARMORED CAR SVC (10/25) Vendor Total 256.15
340720 SMART & FINAL IRIS CO 131.80 CSR - PATHFINDERS REFRESHMENTS (10/11)

55.61 CSR - ADULT RECREATION EVENT (10/11-WE)
340810 496.22 CP - SENIOR THANKSGIVING DINNER
340.74 CP - SENIOR THANKSGIVING DINNER
230.51 CSR - RECREATION SUPPLIES
162.50 CP - SENIOR THANKSGIVING DINNER
156.57 CSR - RECREATION SUPPLIES
121.96 CSR - ADAPTIVE RECREATION SUPPLIES

87.45 CSR - ENP EVENT SUPPLIES

58.36 CSR - PTLA SUPPLIES (WE)

52.46 CSR - PTLA SUPPLIES (WE)
340811 136.89 PS - YAL SUPPLIES
340909 446.34 CSR - PEP SUPPLIES
185.84 CP - VETERANS CELEBRATION EVENT
137.92 CSR - PATHFINDERS REFRESHMENTS (11/6)
114.80 CSR - RECREATION SUPPLIES

71.52 CSR - RECREATION SUPPLIES

52.55 CSR - ADAPTIVE RECREATION SUPPLIES

19.93 GEN - CC MEETING EXPENSE (11/18)
340910 63.51 GEN - KITCHEN SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 3,123.48
340852 SMART CARE EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS 2,833.78 CSR - EQUIPMENT MNTC SVCS Vendor Total 2,833.78

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Pre-issue Checks
340873 SMITH PAINT 672.61 PW - GRAFFITI REMOVAL SUPPLIES Vendor Total 672.61
340819 SOFFA ELECTRIC INC 3,280.00 CIP-WELL #16 ONSITE PROGRAMMING SUPPORT Vendor Total 3,280.00
340936 SOURCE GRAPHICS 71.66 GEN - BUSINESS CARDS (PS)
Vendor Total 71.66
340874 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BRONZE 1,515.16 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES Vendor Total 1,515.16
340793 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO. 55,533.47 GEN - FACILITIES & PARKS (10/25) 2,932.70 GEN - CLRWTR BLDG (10/25)
8,618.02 PW - STREET LIGHTS & MEDIANS (10/25)
60,120.88 PW - WATER PRODUCTION WELLS (10/25)
949.85 GEN - PARAMOUNT PARK (10/25)
340794 10,024.88 GEN - FACILITIES & PARKS (9/25)-ADJ
Vendor Total 138,179.80
340875 ST NICK'S 1,470.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 1,470.00
340739 STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 145.96 PAYROLL DEDUCTION - PPE 10/31 340876 145.96 PAYROLL DEDUCTION - PPE 11/14
Vendor Total 291.92
340877 STEAMX - SIGNAL HILL 1,370.07 PW - GRAFFITI REMOVAL SUPPLIES 603.96 PW - GRAFFITI REMOVAL SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 1,974.03
340911 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 13,035.63 PS - PARKING VIOLATIONS (9/25) Vendor Total 13,035.63
340912 SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL 1,270.00 PW - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (10/25) Vendor Total 1,270.00
340937 T-9 ENTERPRISES 10,000.00 RECYCLING DEP REFUND (7815 SOMERSET) Vendor Total 10,000.00
340795 TAFOYA INC 16,473.00 PL - SOLAR PANEL REBATE (15341 PIMENTA) Vendor Total 16,473.00
340913 TAMPER-PRUF SCREWS INC 95.54 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES Vendor Total 95.54
340705 TANIA Y SU NUEVA ERA LLC 4,000.00 CP - SENIOR THANSGIVING DINNER Vendor Total 4,000.00
340740 TEAMSTERS LOCAL UNION NO 986 640.00 UNION DUES - PPE 10/31 340878 1,057.00 UNION DUES - PPE 11/14
Vendor Total 1,697.00
340938 TERRA REALTY ADVISORS INC 586.67 PL-BILLBOARD AD CONSULTING SVCS (10/25) Vendor Total 586.67
340769 THE ENCLAVE 2,530.00 PS - RENTAL ASSIST (HOWARD-11/25) PLHA 2,530.00 PS - RENTAL ASSIST (HOWARD-12/25) PLHA
1,949.00 PS - RENTAL ASSIST (HOWARD-11/25) PLHA
1,949.00 PS - RENTAL ASSIST (HOWARD-12/25) PLHA
340853 2,360.00 PS - RENTAL ASSIST (HUBBARD-11/25) PLHA 2,360.00 PS - RENTAL ASSIST (HUBBARD-12/25) PLHA
Vendor Total 13,678.00

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Pre-issue Checks
340879 THE PLOTTER DOCTOR 729.30 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES Vendor Total 729.30
340706 THE PUN GROUP, LLP 20,000.00 FIN - AUDIT SVCS (FY 2025) Vendor Total 20,000.00
340854 THE SALVATION ARMY 55,180.00 PS - (20) SHELTER BEDS - (10/25) Vendor Total 55,180.00
340707 THOMPSON, DANIEL J 775.00 CSR - SANTA HOUSE (12/6) Vendor Total 775.00
1000000320 TIMMONS, LINDA 250.00 PL - COMMISSIONER'S STIPENDS (LT)-11/25 Vendor Total 250.00
340880 TONY'S GLOVES & SAFETY SUPPLY 411.61 PW - HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES Vendor Total 411.61
18162 TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1,244.05 FT FSA - PPE 10/31 340939 331.92 HR - COBRA ADMIN FEE (1/26-3/26)
Vendor Total 1,575.97
340881 TRANSDEV FLEET SERVICES, INC 31,342.08 PW - VEHICLE MNTC SVCS (10/25) 13,158.43 PW - VEHICLE NON-CONTRACT MNTC (10/25)
Vendor Total 44,500.51
340708 TRIPEPI SMITH & ASSOCIATES 10,011.80 AS - COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT (10/25) Vendor Total 10,011.80
340855 TWIN TOWERS GROUP LLC 2,000.00 PS-RENTAL ASSIST(WILLIAMS,T-11/25) PLHA 2,000.00 PS-RENTAL ASSIST(WILLIAMS,T-12/25) PLHA
Vendor Total 4,000.00

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Pre-issue Checks
18172 U S BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT 390.00 CSR - RECREATION SUPPLIES 381.42 CSR - RECREATION SUPPLIES
446.81 CSR - RECREATION SUPPLIES
294.00 CSR - JOTFORM SUBSCRIPTION
226.20 CSR - MLC PROGRAM SUPPLIES (WE)
18173 -299.97 CC - CJPIA RISK MGMT CONF (VCS-CREDIT)

45.14 CM - ACCIDENTAL CHARGE
1,799.82 CC - CJPIA RISK MGMT CONF (IA,AD)
125.00 CM - CMCA EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP (HL)

75.00 CC - CAL CITIES ANNUAL CONF (VCS)

44.71 CM - CJPIA RISK MGMT CONF
299.97 CM - CJPIA RISK MGMT CONF
-599.94 CC - CJPIA RISK MGMT CONF (AD-CREDIT)
-600.00 CC - CAL CITIES ANNUAL CONF (VCS-CREDIT
-299.97 CC - CJPIA RISK MGMT CONF (IA-CREDIT)

6.90 CM - MEETING EXPENSE (10/8)
2,003.28 CM - ICMA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

16.40 CM - CAL CITIES ANNUAL CONF
-3,101.16 CM - ICMA ANNUAL CONFERENCE (CREDIT)
775.00 CM - CCCA LEGISLATIVE TOUR
775.00 CC - CCCA LEGISLATIVE TOUR (BO)
775.00 CM - CAL CITIES CITY MANAGERS CONF
775.00 CC - CCCA LEGISLATIVE TOUR (AD)

57.74 CM - MEETING EXPENSE (JM,PL)

27.59 CM - OFFICE SUPPLIES

52.93 CM - ICMA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

10.59 CM - ICMA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

42.96 CM - ICMA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

13.00 CM - ICMA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

35.00 CM - ICMA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

24.50 CM - ICMA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
18174 625.00 FIN - CSMFO ANNUAL CONF (LD)
625.00 FIN - CSMFO ANNUAL CONF (GM)
625.00 FIN - CSMFO ANNUAL CONF (JC)
625.00 FIN - CSMFO ANNUAL CONF (AM)
18175 1,957.50 PS - YAL EXCURSION
760.24 PS - COFFEE WITH A COP EVENT

70.43 PS - LASD MEETING EXPENSE (10/14)
121.98 PS - CERT TRAINING (10/18)
18176 132.00 PS - PUBLIC SAFETY EXPO (9/25)
130.39 PS - PUBLIC SAFETY EXPO (10/21)

17.59 PS - PUBLIC SAFETY EXPO (9/26)

6.38 PS - PUBLIC SAFETY EXPO (9/27)
800.00 PS - PUBLIC SAFETY EXPO (9/27)
144.59 PS - COFFEE WITH A COP EVENT

66.28 PS - NON-CLERICAL SUPPLIES

66.00 PS - PITCH-IN PARAMOUNT
819.85 PS - PITCH-IN PARAMOUNT

20.44 PS - BUSINESS CARDS (IP)
438.90 PS - NON-CLERICAL SUPPLIES

12.42 PS - OFFICE SUPPLIES

4.95 PS - OFFICE SUPPLIES
18177 120.00 CSR - BITLY LINK APP SUBSCRIPTION

34.59 CSR - ENP EVENT SUPPLIES
209.57 CSR - RECREATION SUPPLIES
291.95 CP - TREE LIGHTING EVENT

19.99 CSR - NIGHT MARKET

64.73 CSR - RECREATION SUPPLIES

29.95 CSR - SPORTS SCHEDULING APP
413.03 CSR - 1660 ADULT SPORTS SUPPLIES

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Pre-issue Checks
18177 U S BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT 356.71 CSR - 1660 ADULT SPORTS SUPPLIES

37.55 CSR - 1660 ADULT SPORTS SUPPLIES
281.61 CSR - 1660 ADULT SPORTS SUPPLIES

37.54 CSR - 1660 ADULT SPORTS SUPPLIES
.01 CSR - 1660 ADULT SPORTS SUPPLIES

6.99 CSR - FACILITY SUPPLIES
468.00 CSR - SURVEY MONKEY SUBSCRIPTION
441.00 CSR - ENP EXCURSION (10/9)
165.74 CSR - HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL EVENT

63.53 CSR - HAUNTED HOUSE
132.00 CSR - ENP SUPPLIES
482.00 GEN - CC MEETING EXPENSE (10/14)
152.90 GEN - CC MEETING EXPENSE (10/14)
237.24 CSR - HALLOWEEN HOOTENANNY EVENT
121.09 CSR - FACILITY SUPPLIES
570.00 CSR - PTLA SUPPLIES

49.73 CSR - SENIOR SPECIAL EVENT

21.97 CSR - ENP SUPPLIES
392.34 CSR - PEP SUPPLIES
18178 192.33 PL - APA CONFERENCE (LC)
209.25 PL - APA CONFERENCE (IR)
150.10 PC - PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
-603.75 PL - CALBO CONFERENCE (RB)-CREDIT
679.48 PL - MMASC CONFERENCE (SB)
18179 29.80 PW - CINEMA IN THE GARDEN

47.73 PW - CINEMA IN THE GARDEN
556.62 PW - PRINTING SVCS
634.58 PW - CAR WASH SERVICE
18180 115.81 HR - HEALTH SCREENING SUPPLIES
-23.34 AS - ICSC CONFERENCE (GC-CREDIT)

60.00 HR - CLASSTIME SUBSCRIPTION
262.57 AS - ICSC CONFERENCE (AG)
420.00 HR - PSHRA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
-215.07 AS - CJPIA RISK MGMT CONF (GC-CREDIT)

75.00 HR - JOB NOTICE (CSR)

86.47 GEN - KITCHEN SUPPLIES
699.48 AS - MMASC CONFERENCE (PJ)
699.48 AS - MMASC CONFERENCE (AG)
625.00 AS - CAL CITIES CITY MANAGERS CONF (GC)

7.50 HR - DACH EMPLOYEE QUERY
419.06 AS-COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY MEETING
2,399.76 IT - ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD

25.00 AS - CCCA MEETING (GC)
18181 36.63 PW - PRINTING SVCS
127.82 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

35.00 PW - APWA SEMINAR (CS)
554.17 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

63.84 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
441.89 PW - UNIFORMS

15.00 PW - CAL CITIES ANNUAL CONF (AF)
116.00 PW - UNIFORMS
330.40 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
118.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
314.22 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
300.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS

44.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS

73.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS

44.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS

73.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS

44.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS

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Pre-issue Checks
18181 U S BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT 44.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS 2,219.73 CIP - CITY HALL PATIO
450.00 PW - MSA CERTIFICATE (OF)
2,167.04 CIP - CITY HALL PATIO
447.42 PW - UNIFORMS

39.94 PW - PRINTING SVCS

28.46 PW - PRINTING SVCS
1,768.09 PW - HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 35,338.13
18154 U S POSTAL SVC/ U S POSTMASTER 2,500.00 GEN - POSTAGE METER (11/10) 340758 3,000.00 FIN - BULK MAIL PERMIT #3
340940 200.00 FIN - BRM PERMIT POSTAGE DEPOSIT
Vendor Total 5,700.00
340941 UBEO WEST LLC 184.71 FIN - COPIER USAGE (10/25)
383.12 IT - COPIER USAGE (10/25)
362.49 PL - COPIER USAGE (10/25)
225.99 PS - COPIER USAGE (10/25)
406.03 CSR - COPIER USAGE (10/25)
353.09 PW - COPIER USAGE (10/25)
130.80 FIN - COPIER USAGE (10/25)

80.00 IT - XMEDIUS CLOUD/FAX SVC (10/25)

20.10 IT - XMEDIUS CLOUD/FAX USAGE (10/25)
Vendor Total 2,146.33
340721 UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY 2,200.00 CIP - MEDIAN ENHANCE (DOWNEY/ROSECRANS) 340882 4,050.11 CIP - WSAB BIKEWAY PHASE 2
Vendor Total 6,250.11
340709 UNISHIELD 209.24 RM - FIRST AID SUPPLIES (COM CTR) Vendor Total 209.24
340770 UNITED PLANT GROWERS 417.69 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES 132.60 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 550.29
340883 UNITED SITE SERVICES OF CA, 661.28 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS 215.48 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS
Vendor Total 876.76
340759 UNIVAR USA 3,055.51 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES 2,722.00 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES
2,682.33 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES
1,748.62 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES
1,735.55 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES
1,502.23 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES
663.64 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 14,109.88
340820 UNIVERSITY TROPHIES 85.64 CP - PLAQUE (RB)
Vendor Total 85.64
340884 US BANK VOYAGER FLEET 171.62 PW - CNG FUEL (10/25) Vendor Total 171.62
340734 VALVERDE CONSTRUCTION 15,948.27 PW - EMERGENCY REPAIR (7218 PETROL) 7,124.31 PW - EMERGENCY REPAIR (15010 ORANGE)
Vendor Total 23,072.58
1000000330 VASQUEZ, ROSEMARY 100.00 PW-COMMISSIONER'S STIPENDS (RV)-11/25 Vendor Total 100.00

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Check Number Vendor Name Amount Description

CITY OF PARAMOUNT

FINAL CHECK REGISTER
November 30, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
340760 VENAVER EVENTS 400.00 PW - CINEMA IN THE GARDEN
Vendor Total 400.00
340710 VIDIFLO, LLC 1,105.38 IT - A/V SYSTEM MNTC (10/25) 340942 1,320.00 IT - A/V SYSTEM MNTC (10/25)
Vendor Total 2,425.38
340796 VITAL RECORDS HOLDINGS, LLC 70.35 IT - SHREDDING SVCS (10/25)

39.32 IT - SHREDDING SVCS (11/25)
Vendor Total 109.67
340914 WALMART COMMUNITY 96.62 CSR - SENIOR SPECIAL EVENT (10/13-WE) 450.46 CSR - HALLOWEEN HOOTENANY EVENT
362.75 CSR - ADAPTIVE HALLOWEEN EVENT (10/16)

8.66 CSR - HALLOWEEN HOOTENANY EVENT

87.64 CSR - ADAPTIVE HALLOWEEN EVENT
209.58 CSR - PRESCHOOL SUPPLIES
410.07 CSR - PEP SUPPLIES

82.90 CSR - STORYTIME WITH MAYOR

31.73 CSR - PRESCHOOL SUPPLIES
304.93 CSR - ADAPTIVE HALLOWEEN EVENT

89.21 CSR - YOUTH SPORTS SUPPLIES

27.88 CSR - YOUTH SPORTS SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 2,162.43
340711 WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT 107,811.38 PW - GROUNDWATER PRODUCTION (8/25) Vendor Total 107,811.38
340943 WATER RESOURCE ECONOMICS 2,732.50 FIN - WATER RATE STUDY (10/25) Vendor Total 2,732.50
340885 WATERLINE TECHNOLOGIES, INC 2,187.90 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES 2,072.54 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
1,203.35 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
463.50 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 5,927.29
340771 WECK LABORATORIES, INC. 553.00 PW - WATER CHEMICAL TESTING 503.00 PW - WATER CHEMICAL TESTING
187.00 PW - WATER CHEMICAL TESTING
152.00 PW - WATER CHEMICAL TESTING
Vendor Total 1,395.00
1000000321 WEISENBURGER JR., GORDON R 250.00 PL - COMMISSIONER'S STIPENDS (GW)-11/25 Vendor Total 250.00
340735 WEISS INVESTMENT PROPERTIES LP 1,838.26 PS - RENTAL ASSIST (PADILLA-11/25) PLHA 1,838.26 PS - RENTAL ASSIST (PADILLA-12/25) PLHA
340772 1,871.23 PS-RENTAL ASSIST (HOLLYFIELD-11/25)PLHA 1,871.23 PS-RENTAL ASSIST (HOLLYFIELD-12/25)PLHA
Vendor Total 7,418.98
18155 WELLS FARGO BANK 843.63 GEN - CITY BANK ANALYSIS (10/25) Vendor Total 843.63
340761 WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC 19,839.09 PW - TREE MNTC SVCS (9/15 - 9/30) Vendor Total 19,839.09
340886 WEST COAST SAND & GRAVEL INC. 371.08 PW - STREET MNTC SUPPLIES Vendor Total 371.08

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Check Number Vendor Name Amount Description

CITY OF PARAMOUNT

FINAL CHECK REGISTER
November 30, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
340821 WHITE CAP, L.P. 691.06 PW - STREET MNTC SUPPLIES 461.66 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
159.44 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

62.90 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

30.74 PW - STREET MNTC SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 1,405.80

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Check Number Vendor Name Amount Description

CITY OF PARAMOUNT

FINAL CHECK REGISTER
November 30, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
340823 WILLDAN ASSOCIATES, INC 114,386.00 CIP - ALONDRA WIDENING (8/25) - EA 58,003.00 CIP - MEDIAN ENHANCE PH1(7/25-GARFIELD)
20,017.00 CIP-MEDIAN ENHANCE PH1(7/25-ROSECRANS)
14,298.00 CIP - MEDIAN ENHANCE PH1 (8/25-GARFIELD
53,170.00 CIP-MEDIAN ENHANCE PH1(8/25-ROSECRANS)
43,746.50 CIP - STORM DRAIN IMP (9/25)
150.00 CIP-DILLS PARK COMMUNITY ORCHARD (8/25)
40,260.00 CIP-DILLS PARK COMMUNITY ORCHARD (8/25)
6,036.00 CIP - CIVIC CTR FOUNTAIN UPGRADE (8/25)
30,772.00 CIP - CIVIC CTR FOUNTAIN UPGRADE (8/25)
10,100.00 CIP - PROGRESS PLAZA IMP (8/25)
24,940.00 CIP - PROGRESS PLAZA IMP (8/25)
34,402.25 PW - GENERAL ENG SVCS (9/25)
2,320.00 CIP - WSAB BIKEWAY PHASE 2 (8/25-PLBP)
26,808.00 CIP - WSAB BIKEWAY PHASE 2 (8/25-PLBP)
3,750.00 CIP - CITY HALL PARKING LOT (7/25)
22,500.00 CIP - CITY HALL PARKING LOT (7/25)
1,000.00 CIP - WASB BIKEWAY PHASE 2 (PLBP-7/25)
23,400.00 CIP - WASB BIKEWAY PHASE 2 (PLBP-7/25)
3,072.00 CIP - CIVIC CTR FOUNTAIN UPGRADE (7/25)
20,145.00 CIP - CIVIC CTR FOUNTAIN UPGRADE (7/25)
19,923.50 PW - GENERAL ENG SVCS (8/25)
17,089.00 PW - GENERAL ENG SVCS (7/25)
12,702.75 CIP - PARAMOUNT PK COM CTR (8/25-P68S)
11,764.80 CIP - BANNER POLE INSTALLATION (8/25)
481.60 CIP - BANNER POLE INSTALLATION (8/25)
11,328.75 PW - TRAFFIC ENG SVCS (9/25)
400.00 CIP - DILLS PARK RENOVATION (8/25)
9,040.00 CIP - DILLS PARK RENOVATION (8/25)
9,100.00 CIP - TRAFFIC SAFETY IMP (8/25)
8,584.00 CIP - NEIGHBORHOOD STREET RESURF(8/25)
8,103.50 PW - SGL PROJECT (9/25)
1,120.00 CIP - ARTERIAL STREET RESURF (7/25)
5,040.00 CIP - ARTERIAL STREET RESURF (7/25)
1,568.00 CIP - ARTERIAL STREET RESURF (7/25)
6,844.00 PW - GENERAL ENG SVCS (8/25)
5,936.00 CIP - ARTERIAL STREET RESURF (8/25)
5,902.00 CIP - WASB BIKEWAY PHASE 2 (7/25)
2,024.00 PW - GENERAL ENG SVCS (7/25)
2,693.00 CIP - DILLS PARKING LOT IMP (7/25)
4,653.50 CIP - WSAB BIKEWAY PHASE 2 (8/25-PLBP)
4,494.00 CIP - NEIGHBORHOOD STREET RESURF(8/25)
4,350.00 CIP - ALLEY IMP (8/25)
4,107.00 PW - TRAFFIC ENG SVCS (8/25)
3,390.50 PW - GENERAL ENG SVCS (8/25)
1,602.00 CIP - ARTERIAL STREET RESURF (8/25)
1,475.50 CIP - MEDIAN ENHANCEMENTS (9/25)
1,135.00 CIP - DILLS PARK RENOVATION (8/25)
1,038.00 PW - GENERAL ENG SVCS (8/25)
1,000.00 CIP-CITY HALL ELECTRICAL UPGRADES (7/25
900.00 CIP - ALLEY IMP (7/25)
881.50 PW - GENERAL ENG SVCS (8/25)
466.75 CIP - CITY HALL PARKING LOT (7/25)
227.00 CIP-DILLS PARK COMMUNITY ORCHARD (8/25)
207.00 PW - GENERAL ENG SVCS (8/25)
155.00 CIP - WEST PMT UTILITY EASE (8/25-ATP)
Vendor Total 723,003.40

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Check Number Vendor Name Amount Description

CITY OF PARAMOUNT

FINAL CHECK REGISTER
November 30, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
1000000331 WINIECKI, PATRICIA C 100.00 CSR-COMMISSIONER'S STIPENDS (PW)-11/25 Vendor Total 100.00
340736 WOODS, SHAQUITA AMADOR 1,248.00 PS - YAL SVCS (10/18 - 10/31) 340856 1,296.00 PS - YAL SVCS (11/1 -11/14)
Vendor Total 2,544.00
18161 XPRESS BILL PAY 25.00 PL - ONLINE PERMIT SVCS (10/25) Vendor Total 25.00
1000000317 YANEZ, STEVE JOSE 100.00 PS - COMMISSIONER'S STIPENDS (SY)-10/25 Vendor Total 100.00
340797 YEPEZ, ADRIAN 198.89 PS - HOME SECURITY REBATE PROGRAM Vendor Total 198.89
340812 Z ELECTRIC & SON OF CALIFORNIA 4,275.00 CIP - CIVIC CTR FOUNTAIN UPGRADES Vendor Total 4,275.00
1000000336 ZONES 8,396.20 IT - WORKSTATION REPLACEMENT (3) 3,299.46 IT - NCE OFFICE 365 SVCS (11/25)
3,118.87 IT - WORKSTATION REPLACEMENT (1)
1,309.64 IT - NCE OFFICE 365 SVCS (11/25)
1,307.80 IT - WORKSTATION REPLACEMENT (1)
Vendor Total 17,431.97
340915 ZUMAR INDUSTRIES, INC. 235.70 PW - TRAFFIC SAFETY SUPPLIES Vendor Total 235.70
A total of 323 checks were issued for $5,812,516.80

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To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Adriana Figueroa, Public Works Director
Date: December 16, 2025
SUBJECT: ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS 2026 (CITY PROJECT NO 9634) – APPROVAL

OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AWARD OF CONTRACT, AND

FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO THE CLASS 1

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION

BACKGROUND
Included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Capital Improvement Projects Budget is funding for street rehabilitation improvements for the following alleys:

Alley From To
Alley west of Indiana Avenue Monroe Street Alondra Boulevard Alley east of Orizaba Avenue Madison Street Somerset Boulevard Similar to the City’s neighborhood streets program, alley repairs are planned on the recommendations of the Pavement Management System, a report completed by our City Engineering firm, Willdan Engineering. The report is a comprehensive review of the condition of all city streets within Paramount city boundaries and identifies those streets and alleys in most need of repair.

DISCUSSION
On Thursday, November 6, 2025, the City published the Request for Proposals in the Paramount Journal and on the City’s website.

On Thursday, December 4, 2025, the Director of Public Works opened and examined the bids for the Alley Improvements – 2026 (City Project No. 9634). The bids were opened at 10:00 AM at City Hall Council Chamber. Four (4) bids were received and analyzed for completeness of the required documentation, addendums, computations, licensing, Department of Industrial Relations registrations, references check, bonding and insurance requirements. Upon review of the submitted proposals, the apparent low and responsible bid was deemed to be Gentry Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $359,875.

Agenda Report December 16, 2025
ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS 2026 (CITY PROJECT NO 9634) Page 2
Cost
The following is a breakdown of estimated total project costs:

Project: $ 359,875.00
Contingency (10%): $ 35,987.50
Total: $ 395,862.50
Plans and Specifications
The plans and specifications for this project are on file in the City Clerk’s office at City Hall, 16400 Colorado Avenue, Paramount, CA 90723. Approval of the plans and specifications for design criteria is in adherence to Government code requirements and confirms that the plans have been prepared in conformance with applicable standards.

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Analysis
This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the Class 1 Categorical Exemption as it involves the rehabilitation of existing highways and streets.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact. Funding for this project was included in the FY 2025-26 City Council approved Capital Improvement Program budget as Alley Improvements-2026 (City Project No. 9634), utilizing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to cover construction costs.

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
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 Alley Improvements project to Gentry Brothers, Inc., Irwindale, California, in the amount of $359,875 and authorize the Mayor or her designee to execute the agreement.

Bid Date/Time:

Project/CIP:

Company Name Amount
1 Gentry Brothers, Inc. $ 359,875.00
2 Terra Pave $ 547,613.00
3 RCCI Company $ 601,680.53
4 Sequel Contractors $ 472,410.00
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CITY OF PARAMOUNT
Bid Opening Results
Address
12/4/2025 at 10:00 AM
Alley Improvements - 2026
(City Project No. 9634)
384 E. Live Oak Ave., Irwindale, CA
91706
12115 Rivera Rd. Whittier, CA 90606
778 N. Georgia Ave., Azusa, CA
91702
13546 Imperial Hwy., Santa Fe
Springs, CA 90670
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CITY OF PARAMOUNT

CONTRACT AGREEMENT
FOR
ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS - 2026
PROJECT NO. 9634
This contract agreement is made and entered into for the above-stated project this day of , 20 , by and between the City of Paramount, as AGENCY and ,as Contractor.

WITNESSETH that AGENCY and Contractor have mutually agreed as follows:

ARTICLE I
The Contract Documents for the aforesaid project shall consist of the Notice Inviting Sealed Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Proposal, General Specifications, Standard Specifications, Special Provisions, Plans, and all referenced specifications, details, standard drawings, and appendices; together with this contract agreement and all required bonds, insurance certificates, permits, notices, and affidavits and also including any and all addenda or supplemental agreements clarifying, amending, or extending the work contemplated as may be required to ensure its completion in an acceptable manner. All of the provisions of said Contract Documents are made a part hereof as though fully set forth herein.

ARTICLE II
For and in consideration of the payments and agreements to be made and performed by AGENCY, Contractor agrees to furnish all materials and perform all work required for the abovestated project and to fulfill all other obligations as set forth in the aforesaid contract documents.

ARTICLE III
Contractor agrees to receive and accept the prices set forth in the Proposal as full compensation for furnishing all materials, performing all work, and fulfilling all obligations hereunder. Said compensation shall cover all expenses, losses, damages, and consequences arising out of the nature of the work during its progress or prior to its acceptance including those for well and faithfully completing the work and the whole thereof in the manner and time specified in the aforesaid contract documents and also including those arising from actions of the elements, unforeseen difficulties, or obstructions encountered in the prosecution of the work and also including those arising from actions of the elements, unforeseen difficulties, or obstructions encountered in the prosecution of the work, suspension, or discontinuance of the work and all other unknowns or risks of any description connected with the work.

ARTICLE IV
AGENCY hereby promises and agrees to employ and does hereby employ, Contractor to provide the materials, do the work and fulfill the obligations according to the terms and conditions herein contained and referred to, for the prices aforesaid and hereby contracts to pay the same at the time, in the manner and upon the conditions set forth in the contract documents.

December
16th
25 Gentry Brothers, Inc.

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ARTICLE V
Contractor acknowledges the provisions of the State Labor Code requiring every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code and certifies compliance with such provisions. Contractor further acknowledges the provisions of the State Labor Code requiring every employer to pay at least the minimum prevailing rate of per diem wages for each craft classification or type of workman needed to execute this contract as determined by the Director of Labor Relations of the State of California.

ARTICLE VI
Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless AGENCY and all of its officers and agents from any claims, demands, or causes of action including related expenses, attorney’s fees, and costs based on, arising out of, or in any way related to the work undertaken by Contractor hereunder.

In the event the insurance coverage is on a claims made basis the Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the AGENCY and all of its officers and agents from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action that arise after the expiration of the Contractor’s current policy or after the service contract has ended, for any occurrences arising out of or any way related to the work undertaken by the Contractor. The liability insurance coverage values shall be:

Insurance Coverage Requirements Limit Requirements
Comprehensive General Liability $1,500,000
Product/Completion Operations $1,500,000
Contractual General Liability $1,500,000
Comprehensive Automobile Liability $1,500,000
A combined single-limit policy with aggregate limits in the amount of $3,000,000 will be considered equivalent to the required minimum limits. The issuer shall be an “admitted surety insurer” duly authorized to transact business under the laws of the State of California.

Acceptable insurance coverage shall be placed with carriers admitted to write insurance in California with a rating of A:VIII by A.M. Best & Co. Any deviation from this rule shall require specific approval in writing from the AGENCY.

Insurance shall name the City of Paramount, its officers, agents, and employees as additional insured by endorsement of the Contractor’s policy. A copy of the endorsement, showing policy limits, shall be provided to the AGENCY on or before signing this contract.

ARTICLE VII
Contractor affirms that the signatures, titles, and seals set forth hereinafter the execution of this contract agreement represent all individuals, firm members, partners, joint venturers, and/or corporate officers having a principal interest herein.

ARTICLE VIII
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ARTICLE IX
Records and Audits. The Contractor shall maintain accounts and records, including personnel, property, and financial records, adequate to identify and account for all costs pertaining to the contract and such other records as may be deemed necessary by the AGENCY to assure proper accounting for all project funds, both federal and non-federal shares. These records will be made available for audit purposes to the AGENCY or any authorized representative and will be retained for 5 years after the expiration of this Contract unless permission to destroy them is granted by the AGENCY.

ARTICLE X
False Claims and Debarment Procedures. The AGENCY hereby gives notice to Contractor that Chapter 34 of the Paramount Municipal Code dealing with false claims of contractors provides for an administrative debarment action for submitting a false claim subjecting Contractor to a potential five (5) year debarment upon finding that Contractor knowingly submitted a false claim as further set forth in Chapter 34. Failure to abide by the provisions of Chapter 34 may lead to a disqualification of the Contractor as an irresponsible bidder and resultant prohibition of Contractor, from bidding as a Contractor, Subcontractor or Consultant for a period up to five (5) years in the City of Paramount.

ARTICLE X
Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as Amended The work to be performed under this Contract is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 1701u (Section 3). The purpose of Section 3 is to ensure that employment and other economic opportunities generated by HUD assistance or HUD-assisted projects covered by Section 3, shall, to the greatest extent feasible, be directed to low- and very low-income persons, particularly persons who are recipients of HUD assistance for housing.

The parties to this Contract agree to comply with HUD's regulations in 24 CFR Part 75, which implements Section 3. As evidenced by their execution of this Contract, the parties to this Contract certify that they are under no contractual obligation or other impediment that would prevent them from complying with Part 75 of the regulations.

The Contractor agrees to send to each labor organization or representative of workers with which the Contractor has a collective bargaining agreement, contract, or other understanding, if any, a notice advising the labor organization or workers' representative of the Contractor's commitments under Section 3 and will post copies of the notice in conspicuous places at the work site where both employees and applicants for training and employment positions can see the notice. The notice shall describe the Section 3 requirements, shall set forth the minimum number and job titles subject to hire, availability of apprenticeship and training positions, the qualifications for each, the name and location of the person(s) taking applications for each of the positions, and the anticipated date the work shall begin.

The Contractor agrees to include Section 3 contract language in every subcontract subject to compliance with regulations in 24 CFR Part 75, and agrees to take appropriate action, as provided in an applicable provision of the subcontract or in this Section 3 contract language, upon a finding that the subcontractor is in violation of the regulations in 24 CFR Part 75. The Contractor will not SPC25-19 D-4
subcontract with any subcontractor where the Contractor has notice or knowledge that the subcontractor has been found to be in violation of the regulations in 24 CFR Part 75.

The Contractor will certify that any vacant employment positions, including training positions, that are filled: (1) after the Contractor is selected but before the Contract is executed; and (2) with persons other than those to whom the regulations of 24 CFR Part 75 require employment opportunities to be directed, were not filled to circumvent the Contractor’s obligations under 24 CFR Part 75.

Noncompliance with HUD's regulations in 24 CFR Part 75 may result in sanctions, termination of this Contract for default, and debarment or suspension from future HUD assisted contracts. *[ATTACH FEDERAL WAGE DECISION AND FORM HUD-4010 TO THE CONTRACT]* SPC25-19 D-5
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto for themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns do hereby agree to the full performance of the covenants herein contained and have caused this contract agreement to be executed in duplicate by setting hereunto their names, titles, hands, and seals this ________ day of __________________, 20___.

Contractor:
(Signature)
Name and Title (Printed)
Contractor’s License No.

Agency Business License No.

Federal Tax Identification No.

Note: Contractor signature must be acknowledged before a Notary Public, and evidence of the authority of any person signing as attorney-in-fact must be attached.

AGENCY:

Mayor of the City of Paramount
Attested:

City Clerk of the City of Paramount
Date
Approved
as to form:

City Attorney of the City of Paramount
Date
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FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND
FOR
ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS - 2026

IN THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT
PROJECT NO. 9634
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that as
CONTRACTOR and ,
a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of , and duly authorized to transact business under the laws of the State of California, as SURETY, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Paramount, as AGENCY, in the penal sum of
Dollars ($ ), which is 100 percent of the total contract amount for the above-stated project, for the payment of which sum, CONTRACTOR and SURETY agree to be bound, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

THE CONDITIONS OF THIS OBLIGATION ARE SUCH that, whereas CONTRACTOR has been awarded and is about to enter into the annexed Contract Agreement with AGENCY for the above-stated project, if CONTRACTOR faithfully performs and fulfills all obligations under the contract documents in the manner and time specified therein, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect in favor of AGENCY; provided that any alterations in the obligations or time for completion made pursuant to the terms of the Contract Documents shall not in any way release either CONTRACTOR or SURETY, and notice of such alterations is hereby waived by SURETY.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, two (2) identical counterparts of this instrument, each of which shall for all purposes be deemed an original hereof, have been duly executed by Bidder and Surety, on the date set forth below, the name of each corporate party being hereto affixed and these presents duly signed by its undersigned representative(s) pursuant to authority of its governing body.

Dated:

BIDDER: Name:

Address:

By:
(Signature)
Type Name and Title
SURETY: Name:

Address:

By:
(Signature)
Type Name and Title:

Note: This bond must be executed in duplicate and dated, all signatures must be acknowledged before a Notary Public, and evidence of the authority of any person signing as attorney-in-fact must be attached.

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MATERIAL AND LABOR BOND
FOR
ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS - 2026

IN THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT
PROJECT NO. 9634
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that ___________________________, as CONTRACTOR, and __________________________________________________, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of
, and duly authorized to transact business under the laws of the State of California, as SURETY, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Paramount, as AGENCY, in the penal sum of _______________________________________ Dollars ($_______________), which is 100 percent of the total contract amount for the above-stated project, for payment of which sum, CONTRACTOR and SURETY agree to be bound, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

THE CONDITIONS OF THIS OBLIGATION ARE SUCH that, whereas CONTRACTOR has been awarded and is about to enter into the annexed Contract Agreement with AGENCY for the above-stated project, if CONTRACTOR or any subcontractor fails to pay for any labor or material of any kind used in the performance of the work to be done under said contract, or fails to submit amounts due under the State Unemployment Insurance Act with respect to said labor, SURETY will pay for the same in an amount not exceeding the sum set forth above, which amount shall inure to the benefit of all persons entitled to file claims under the State Code of Civil Procedures; provided that any alterations in the work to be done, materials to be furnished, or time for completion made pursuant to the terms of the contract documents shall not in any way release either CONTRACTOR or SURETY, and notice of said alterations is hereby waived by SURETY.

Dated:

BIDDER: Name:

Address:

By:
(Signature)
Type Name and Title
SURETY: Name:

Address:

By:
(Signature)
Type Name and Title:

To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Adriana Figueroa, Public Works Director
Date: December 16, 2025
SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH TREEPEOPLE, INC. FOR THE URBAN FOREST EXPANSION PROJECT USDA FOREST

SERVICE URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY PROGRAM

BACKGROUND
TreePeople, Inc. (TreePeople) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring, engaging, and supporting communities in taking action toward a sustainable and climate-resilient future. Founded in 1973, TreePeople partners with cities, schools, and residents to expand urban tree canopies, capture stormwater, restore ecosystems, and promote environmental education throughout the Southern California region.

TreePeople has been a key partner to the City since 2020, supporting the planting of over 300 trees, as well as the development of Paramount’s first Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) in 2023.

DISCUSSION
TreePeople has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service to implement a community-based tree planting project. As part of this initiative, TreePeople selected the City of Paramount as one of the local communities where they will be executing urban forestry expansion efforts. Approximately 275 trees will be planted at priority locations throughout the City, as identified within the UFMP.

These areas will include industrial zones, specified main arterials, and residential neighborhoods. As efforts kick off, TreePeople will work closely with the Public Works Department to determine site feasibility, as well as conduct community outreach to engage residents about volunteer opportunities for tree planting events.

In addition to tree planting activities, this grant also includes funding for TreePeople to provide approximately three years of established tree care for the newly planted trees.

Following the conclusion of this period, the City will assume responsibility for the longterm maintenance of these newly planted trees, incorporating them into existing tree management programs and routine trimming cycles, to ensure their continued health and growth.

Agenda Report December 16, 2025
APPROVAL OF MOU Page 2
As permitted by the parameters of this grant, the planting of all trees will be completed by March 2029. As the awardee of this grant, TreePeople will be solely responsible for the administration and compliance of reporting requirements. This partnership aligns with the City’s goals to enhance its urban forest, improve environmental quality, and strengthen community engagement in sustainable practices. It also aligns with Measure GA1 of the City’s Climate Action Plan: support urban treen-planting, park access, and green infrastructure.

FISCAL IMPACT
No City funding is required for this Memorandum of Understanding. TreePeople, Inc., will carry out activities under this agreement using grant funds provided by the U.S.

Department of Agriculture Forest Service.

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
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with TreePeople, Inc. for the Urban Forest Expansion Project; and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding.
1 Memorandum of Understanding
City of Paramount Urban Forest Improvement Project
USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program This Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter “Agreement”) is made and entered into by and between TreePeople, Inc. (hereinafter “TREEPEOPLE”), a 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation incorporated in the State of California, and the City of Paramount (hereinafter “PUBLIC AGENCY”), a California general law city, as of the Effective Date.

RECITALS
WHEREAS, TREEPEOPLE has entered into an agreement with the USDA Forest Service to implement a tree planting project within the City of Paramount through a community-based model, under USDA Forest Service Grant Agreement 24-DG-11052021-215 (hereinafter “GRANT”);
WHEREAS, PUBLIC AGENCY will be a beneficiary of the GRANT; WHEREAS, PUBLIC AGENCY desires to serve in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, TREEPEOPLE and PUBLIC AGENCY hereby agree as follows:

AGREEMENT

1. SCOPE OF WORK

1.01. Engagement. PUBLIC AGENCY shall work in collaboration with TREEPEOPLE to implement the GRANT activities specified in Exhibit A.

1.02. Implementation. TREEPEOPLE will implement the Scope of Work, referred to in Exhibit A, with funding provided under Grant Agreement 24-DG-11052021-215.

1.03. Contract Compliance. PUBLIC AGENCY agrees that PUBLIC AGENCY shall at all times during the term of this Agreement be subject to, and in full compliance with, all applicable terms and conditions set forth by the GRANT, as specified in Exhibit B. 2 2. TERM OF AGREEMENT AND TERMINATION RIGHTS

2.01. Term. This Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date, as here in below set forth, and shall terminate on March 31, 2029, the final date by which all work under this Agreement shall be completed as specified in the GRANT.

2.02. Right of Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time and for any reason, subject only to providing written notice to the non-terminating party at least thirty (30) days’ prior to the date upon which services by the terminating party shall cease.

2.02 (a). Termination by TREEPEOPLE. In the event of termination by TREEPEOPLE, PUBLIC AGENCY shall immediately take all reasonable measures to prevent further costs to TREEPEOPLE under this Agreement. TREEPEOPLE shall be responsible for any reasonable and non-cancelable obligations incurred by PUBLIC AGENCY in the performance of this Agreement prior to the date of TREEPEOPLE’s delivery of the Termination Notice including, but not limited to, returning potential planting locations to their original condition.

2.02 (b). Termination by PUBLIC AGENCY. In the event of termination by PUBLIC AGENCY, TREEPEOPLE shall immediately take all reasonable measures to prevent further costs to PUBLIC AGENCY under this Agreement to include returning potential planting locations to their original condition.

3. PROJECT REPRESENTATIVES
The Project Representatives during the term of this Agreement are as follows:

TREEPEOPLE PUBLIC AGENCY
Authorized Signer Authorized Signer
Daniel Berger Adriana Figueroa
Executive Director Director of Public Works
12601 Mulholland Drive 16400 Colorado Ave,
Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Paramount, CA 90723
[email protected] [email protected]
(818) 753-4600 (562) 292-9608
Project Contact Project Contact
Montserrat Plascencia Michelle Müller
Regional Manager Public Works Manager
12601 Mulholland Drive 16400 Colorado Avenue
Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Paramount, CA 90723
[email protected] [email protected]
(310) 621-3993 (562) 220-2111
3 4. INDEPENDENT ENTITY
PUBLIC AGENCY shall at all times and for all purposes under or in connection with this Agreement be and remain an independent entity. Nothing in this Agreement, or in the course of dealing between PUBLIC AGENCY and TREEPEOPLE under or in connection with this Agreement, shall be interpreted or construed as giving rise to, or conferring upon PUBLIC AGENCY, the status as an agent or employee of TREEPEOPLE.

5. INDEMNIFICATION
PUBLIC AGENCY agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless TREEPEOPLE and all its officers, employees, agents or consultants from all third party claims, suits or actions of every name, kind and description brought forth under, including, but not limited to, tortious, contractual, inverse condemnation and other theories or assertions of liability occurring by reason of any wrongful or negligent act, or error by PUBLIC AGENCY under this Agreement, except to the extent attributable to TREEPEOPLE or its officers’, employees’, agents’ or consultants’ negligence or willful misconduct.

TREEPEOPLE agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless PUBLIC AGENCY and all its officers, officials, employees, agents or consultants from all third party claims, suits or actions of every name, kind and description brought forth under, including, but not limited to, tortious, contractual, inverse condemnation and other theories or assertions of liability occurring by reason of any wrongful or negligent act, or error by TREEPEOPLE under this Agreement, except to the extent attributable to PUBLIC AGENCY or its officers’, employees’, agents’ or consultants’ negligence or willful misconduct.

6. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
During the term of this Agreement, TREEPEOPLE shall maintain, at a minimum, the following insurance coverage:
a) Workers Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance with statutory limits for the state(s) in which the services are to be performed. TREEPEOPLE policy shall include (i) Employer’s Liability coverage of $1,000,000 each accident. b) Commercial General Liability Insurance coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence. c) Commercial Auto Liability insurance coverage of $1,000,000 that covers all autos owned, hired, borrowed, or used by TREEPEOPLE or its personnel in performing any service.
4 d) Professional Liability Insurance (errors and omissions) with a limit of $1,000,000 each claim and in the aggregate covering claims of TREEPEOPLE and third parties arising out of TREEPEOPLE performance or nonperformance of the services. Such coverage shall commence on the date that services start and extend for two (2) years after the services are completed. Only applicable to those providing professional services. e) Additional insured status. General liability, automobile liability, and umbrella/excess liability insurance policies shall provide or be endorsed to provide that PUBLIC AGENCY and its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be additional insureds under such policies.
f) Waiver of subrogation. All insurance coverage maintained or procured pursuant to this agreement shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against PUBLIC AGENCY, its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials, employees, and volunteers or shall specifically allow TREEPEOPLE or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. TREEPEOPLE hereby waives its own right of recovery against PUBLIC AGENCY and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subconsultants. g) All volunteers participating in TREEPEOPLE project activities will be required to sign a volunteer assumption of risk & release of liability waiver releasing PUBLIC AGENCY.

7. COMPLIANCE WITH GRANT 24-DG-11052021-215
This project is funded through the USDA Forest Service’s Inflation Reduction Act funding for Urban and Community Forestry, and, by signing this Agreement, PUBLIC AGENCY certifies that they will comply with all applicable terms and conditions of such contract, as provided by Exhibit B.

8. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES BY PUBLIC AGENCY

8.01. Permits, Licenses, and Approvals. PUBLIC AGENCY agrees to provide approval and any necessary permitting for tree planting in parks, parkways, and other public spaces mutually agreed upon, upon satisfaction of any required conditions.

TREEPEOPLE represents and warrants to PUBLIC AGENCY that it has or shall provide all permits, licenses, and approvals necessary to accomplish the services in the Agreement, pay all charges and fees, and give all notices necessary. TREEPEOPLE further represents and warrants that it shall keep in effect all such permits, licenses, and other approvals during the term of this Agreement.
5 8.02. Subcontractors. TREEPEOPLE warrants that any subcontractors required by PUBLIC AGENCY in connection with the services covered by this Agreement shall be limited to such individuals or firms as were specifically identified and agreed to during negotiations for this Agreement or as are specifically authorized by PUBLIC AGENCY during the performance of this Agreement. Any substitutions in, or additions to, such subcontractors shall be subject to the prior written approval by PUBLIC AGENCY.

8.03. Regulatory Compliance. TREEPEOPLE represents and warrants that it shall comply, and shall secure compliance by its employees, agents, contractors, and sub-contractors, with all applicable health and safety standards and regulations, including, without limitation, federal, state, and local regulations.

9. RECORDS, INSPECTION, AND AUDIT RIGHTS
PUBLIC AGENCY shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of thirty-six (36) months after the Completion Date.

TREEPEOPLE will provide a written notice to PUBLIC AGENCY at least ten (10) days prior to arranging a date to view the above-mentioned materials.

10. MEDIATION
The Parties hereto agree to attempt reconciliation prior to bringing legal action by submitting any dispute to mediation by a neutral third party under the laws of the State of California, the selection of such neutral third party agreed to by both parties to this Agreement. If any legal action is brought by any party to enforce any provision of this Agreement, the venue shall be in a court of competent jurisdiction within Los Angeles County.

11. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

11.01. No Rights for Third Parties. No provision of this Agreement is intended to give rise to any right by any third party or entity not a party to this Agreement or any provision of this Agreement.

11.02. Modifications and Complete Agreement. No alteration or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the parties hereto, and no oral understanding or agreement not incorporated herein shall be binding on any of the parties hereto.

11.03. Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence for each term in which time is a factor.
6 12. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no financial exchange between TREEPEOPLE and the PUBLIC AGENCY and PUBLIC AGENCY shall not be liable for any costs associated aside with this Agreement aside from the obligations set forth in the Scope of Work.

13. EFFECTIVE DATE
The Effective Date of this Agreement shall be the date last-below-signed.

This Agreement is deemed to be entered into in the County of Los Angeles and shall be governed by laws of the State of California.

TREEPEOPLE PUBLIC AGENCY
12601 Mulholland Drive 16400 Colorado Ave
Beverly Hills, CA 90201 Paramount, CA 90723
__________________________________ __________________________________ Signature Signature
Name: Daniel Berger Name: Adriana Figueroa
Title: Executive Director Title: Director of Public Works Date: __________________ Date: ____________________
7 Exhibit A: Scope of Work
TREEPEOPLE, shall conduct the following activities to accomplish the GRANT:
● Identify potential tree planting sites within the City in accordance with the USDA Forest Service’s requirements for “disadvantaged communities.” ● Procure approximately 200-275 15-gallon trees.
● Organize and implement the planting of 200-275 trees in coordination with PUBLIC AGENCY staff to abide by permitting and approval processes. ● Conduct community outreach and engagement to solicit the volunteer participation of local community members.
● Conduct three years of establishment and oversight care to promote the establishment of trees.

In partnership with TREEPEOPLE, the PUBLIC AGENCY shall conduct the following activities:
● Where feasible, support the coordination of tree planting and care events with TREEPEOPLE.
● Provide verbal and/or written approval of tree species and locations. ● Provide temporary yard space for vehicles and supplies as needed for the duration of the GRANT. [OPTIONAL]
● Conduct the creation of new tree wells as determined by the PUBLIC AGENCY. PUBLIC AGENCY shall be responsible for all related costs to the creation of new tree wells. [OPTIONAL]
● Provide access to water utility for TREEPEOPLE at no cost for the sole purpose to water trees planted through this GRANT.
● Provide water to trees as needed or requested by TREEPEOPLE as determined by a preagreed upon schedule. ● Provide long-term care for trees planted through this project by incorporating the trees into existing tree management planning and pruning cycles.
● In the event TREEPEOPLE’s agreement with the USDA Forest Service is terminated before March 2029, the PUBLIC AGENCY will commit to providing establishment tree care services for public trees planted.

Volunteer events will primarily be conducted on Saturdays and Sundays. Volunteer recruitment will focus on the local community to promote a sense of ownership of the trees planted.

TREEPEOPLE will conduct volunteer organization, including volunteer recruitment, sign-in, training, and oversight. TREEPEOPLE will provide volunteers with adequate supplies and knowledge to successfully plant and care for trees during volunteer activities. Should the PUBLIC AGENCY request TREEPEOPLE’s participation in a PUBLIC AGENCY community event, PUBLIC AGENCY should request TREEPEOPLE’s participation with a three-month advance notice to plan tree planting or tree distribution activities collaboratively and effectively. 8 All work completed by TREEPEOPLE and volunteers will be done according to the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) standards for tree planting and tree care. TREEPEOPLE will use non-mechanical tools to conduct all project activities. TREEPEOPLE will provide the necessary tools and supplies to ensure the successful planting and establishment of trees from this project. 9 Exhibit B: Grant Agreement
FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AWARD OF DOMESTIC GRANT 24-DG11052021-215 Between TREEPEOPLE, INC. And The USDA, FOREST SERVICE REGION 5 STATE & PRIVATE FORESTRY:

Caring for the Land and Serving People Printed on Recycled Paper

FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
AWARD OF DOMESTIC GRANT 24-DG-11052021-215
Between
TREEPEOPLE, INC.

And The

USDA, FOREST SERVICE
REGION 5

STATE & PRIVATE FORESTRY
Project Title: From Redlining to Greenlining
Upon execution of this document, an award to TreePeople, Inc., hereinafter referred to as “TreePeople,” in the amount of $8,000,000, is made under the authority of Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act, P.L. 95-313 as amended, 16 USC 2105 and Public Law 117-169, Subtitle D, Section 23003(a). The Federal Assistance Listing (formerly Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance - CFDA) number and name are 10.727 IRA Urban & Community Forestry. TreePeople, Inc. accepts this award for the purpose described in the application narrative. Your application for Federal financial assistance, dated February 2, 2024, and the attached Forest Service provisions, ‘Forest Service Award Provisions,’ are incorporated into this letter and made a part of this award.

This authority requires a match of 1:1, however match has been waived under the provision of Public Law 117-169 (Inflation Reduction Act) and based on assurance from the Cooperator that 100% of the work and funding will benefit disadvantaged communities, which your organization has agreed to provide as shown in the attached application, financial plan and narrative.

As addressed in Provision E and F, the financial status and performance reports are due on a semi-annual basis for the periods ending June 30 and December 31. The final performance report is to be submitted no later than 120 days from the expiration date of the grant. The first reports will be due July 30, 2024, for the period ending June 30, 2024.

Send the financial status reports to Kathryn Williams at the address on page 2, and the performance reports to Alicia Sanchez-Scott at the address on page 2 of this award and as shown in the narrative.

This is an award of Federal financial assistance. Prime and sub-recipients to this award are subject to the OMB guidance in subparts A through F of 2 CFR Part 200 as adopted and supplemented by the USDA in 2 CFR Part 400. Adoption by USDA of the OMB guidance in 2 CFR 400 gives regulatory effect to the OMB guidance in 2 CFR 200 where full text may be found.

Electronic copies of the CFRs can be obtained at the following internet site: www.ecfr.gov. If you are unable to retrieve these regulations electronically, please contact your Grants and Agreements Office at (707) 980-3927.

OMB 0596-0217
Expiration Date: 11/30/2017
Rev. (12-13)

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The following administrative provisions apply to this award:

A. LEGAL AUTHORITY. TreePeople shall have the legal authority to enter into this award, and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability to ensure proper planning, management, and completion of the project, which includes funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share of project costs, when applicable.

B. PRINCIPAL CONTACTS. Individuals listed below are authorized to act in their respective areas for matters related to this award.

Principal Cooperator Contacts:

Cooperator Program Contact Cooperator Administrative Contact David Pineda
Director of Operations and Grants
12601 Mulholland Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Telephone:(626) 617-5471
FAX: (818) 753-4635
Email: [email protected]
Marylu Issaevitch
Grant Accountant
12601 Mulholland Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Telephone: (818) 681-7518
FAX: (818) 753-4635
Email: [email protected]
Principal Forest Service Contacts:

Forest Service Program Manager
Contact
Forest Service Administrative Contact
Alicia Sanchez-Scott
Urban & Community Forestry Assistant
Program Manager
State & Private Forestry
1323 Club Drive
Vallejo, CA 94592
Cell: 805-450-8369
Email: [email protected]
Kathryn Williams
Program Specialist
USDA Forest Service
State & Private Forestry
1323 Club Drive
Vallejo, CA 94592
Telephone: (707) 980-3927
Email: [email protected]
C. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT (SAM). TreePeople shall maintain current organizational information and the original Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) provided for this agreement in the System for Award Management (SAM) until receipt of final payment. This requires annual review and updates, when needed, of organizational information after the initial registration. More frequent review and updates may be required for changes in organizational information or agreement term(s). Any change to the original UEI provided in this agreement will result in termination of this agreement and de-obligation of any remaining funds. For purposes of this agreement, System for Award Management (SAM) means the Federal repository into which an entity must provide information required for the conduct of Award Number: 24-DG-11052021-215

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business as a Cooperative. Additional information about registration procedures may be found at the SAM Internet site at www.sam.gov.

D. ADVANCES AND REIMBURSABLE PAYMENTS – FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.

Advances and reimbursable payments are approved under this award. Only costs for those project activities approved in (1) the initial award, or (2) modifications thereto, are allowable. Requests for payment must be submitted on Standard Form 270 (SF270), Request for Advance or Reimbursement, and must be submitted no more than monthly. In order to approve a Request for Advance Payment or Reimbursement, the Forest Service shall review such requests to ensure advances or payments for reimbursement are in compliance and otherwise consistent with OMB, USDA, and Forest Service regulations.

Advance payments must not exceed the minimum amount needed or no more than is needed for a 30-day period, whichever is less. If the Recipient receives an advance payment and subsequently requests an advance or reimbursement payment, then the request must clearly demonstrate that the previously advanced funds have been fully expended before the Forest Service can approve the request for payment. Any funds advanced, but not spent, upon expiration of this award must be returned to the Forest Service.

The Program Manager reserves the right to request additional information prior to approving a payment.

The invoice must be sent by one of three methods: Send a copy to:

EMAIL (preferred): [email protected]
FAX: 877-687-4894
POSTAL: USDA Forester Service
Budget & Finance - Grants and Agreements
4000 Masthead St, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
E. INDIRECT COST RATES. The approved indirect cost rate at the time of execution is

32.27% as shown in the NICRA provided by the Cooperator.

As new NICRAs are agreed to between TreePeople and their cognizant audit agency, the revised provisional or final rate(s) are automatically incorporated into this award, as appropriate, and must specify (1) the agreed upon rates, (2) the bases to which the rates apply, (3) the fiscal year for which the rates apply, and (4) the items treated as direct costs. The award obligation will not increase as a result of indirect cost rate increases.

Updates to NICRAs will not affect the total funds available for this award unless documented in a formally executed modification.

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If the NICRA is for a provisional rate, TreePeople shall be reimbursed at the established provisional rate(s), subject to appropriate adjustment when the final rate(s) for the fiscal year are established.

F. PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL. TreePeople shall obtain prior written approval pursuant to conditions set forth in 2 CFR 200.407.

G. MODIFICATIONS. Modifications within the scope of this award must be made by mutual consent of the parties, by the issuance of a written modification signed and dated by all properly authorized signatory officials, prior to any changes being performed. Requests for modification should be made, in writing, at least 45 days prior to implementation of the requested change. The Forest Service is not obligated to fund any changes not properly approved in advance.

H. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. This agreement is executed as of the date of the Forest Service signatory official signature. Pre-award costs will not be allowed except on a case-by-case basis through WO program approval at the WO level. Regional awards may make that decision at the regional level for awards at that level on a caseby-case basis.

The end date, or expiration date is 03/31/2029. This instrument may be extended by a properly executed modification. See Modification Provision above.

J. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES. By signature below, each party certifies that the individuals listed in this document as representatives of the individual parties are authorized to act in their respective areas for matters related to this award. In witness whereof the parties hereto have executed this award.

DANIEL BERGER, Executive Director, Operations
TreePeople, Inc.

Date
SHERRY HAZELHURST, Director
USDA Forest Service, State & Private Forestry,
Region 5
Date
The authority and the format of this award have been reviewed and approved for signature.

SHERRY

HAZELHURST
Digitally signed by SHERRY

HAZELHURST
Date: 2024.04.05 08:44:38 -07'00'
Award Number: 24-DG-11052021-215

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JASON BUCKNER
Forest Service Supervisory Grants Management
Specialist
Date
Award Number: 24-DG-11052021-215

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ATTACHMENT A: FOREST SERVICE AWARD PROVISIONS
A. COLLABORATIVE ARRANGEMENTS. Where permitted by terms of the award and Federal law, TreePeople a may enter into collaborative arrangements with other organizations to jointly carry out activities with Forest Service funds available under this award.

B. FOREST SERVICE LIABILITY TO THE RECIPIENT. The United States shall not be liable to TreePeople for any costs, damages, claims, liabilities, and judgments that arise in connection with the performance of work under this award, including damage to any property owned by TreePeople or any third party.

C. NOTICES. Any notice given by the Forest Service or TreePeople will be sufficient only if in writing and delivered in person, mailed, or transmitted electronically by e-mail or fax, as follows:

To the Forest Service Program Manager, at the address specified in the award.

To TreePeople, at the address shown in the award or such other address designated within the award.

Notices will be effective when delivered in accordance with this provision, or on the effective date of the notice, whichever is later.

D. SUBAWARDS. Prior approval is required to issue subawards under this grant. The intent to subaward must be identified in the approved budget and scope of work and approved in the initial award or through subsequent modifications. Approval of each individual subaward is not required, however the cooperator must document that each sub-recipient does NOT have active exclusions in the System for Award Management (sam.gov).

The Cooperator must also ensure that they have evaluated each subrecipient’s risk in accordance with 2 CFR 200.332 (b).

Any subrecipient under this award must be notified that they are subject to the OMB guidance in subparts A through F of 2 CFR Part 200, as adopted and supplemented by the USDA in 2 CFR Part 400. Any sub-award must follow the regulations found in 2 CFR 200.331 through .333.

All subawards $30,000 or more must be reported at fsrs.gov in compliance with 2 CFR 170. See Attachment B for full text.

E. FINANCIAL STATUS REPORTING. A Federal Financial Report, Standard Form SF425 (and Federal Financial Report Attachment, SF-425A, if required for reporting multiple awards), must be submitted semi-annually. These reports are due 30 days after the reporting period ending June 30 and December 31. The final SF-425 (and SF-425A, Award Number: 24-DG-11052021-215

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if applicable) must be submitted either with the final payment request or no later than 120 days from the expiration date of the award. These forms may be found at https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/forms.html.

F. PROGRAM PERFORMANCE REPORTS. The recipient shall perform all actions identified and funded in application/modification narratives within the performance period identified in award.

In accordance with 2 CFR 200.301, reports must relate financial data to performance accomplishments of the federal award.

TreePeople shall submit semi-annual performance reports. These reports are due 30 days after the reporting period ending June 30 and December 31. The final performance report shall be submitted either with TreePeople’s final payment request, or separately, but not later than 120 days from the expiration date of the award. - Additional pertinent information: To support consistent and transparent public access to project outcomes funded through the Inflation Reduction Act, grantees are required to report quantitative and qualitative project accomplishments for reporting periods ending June 30 and December 31 to a public-facing Impact Reporting Platform. Grantees will be provided instructions for project impact reporting.

G. NOTIFICATION. TreePeople shall immediately notify the Forest Service of developments that have a significant impact on the activities supported under this award.

Also, notification must be given in case of problems, delays or adverse conditions that materially impair the ability to meet the objectives of the award. This notification must include a statement of the action taken or contemplated, and any assistance needed to resolve the situation.

H. CHANGES IN KEY PERSONNEL. Any revision to key personnel identified in this award requires notification of the Forest Service Program Manager by email or letter.

I. USE OF FOREST SERVICE INSIGNIA. In order for TreePeople to use the Forest Service insignia on any published media, such as a Web page, printed publication, or audiovisual production, permission must be granted by the Forest Service’s Office of Communications (Washington Office). A written request will be submitted by Forest Service, Program Manager, to the Office of Communications Assistant Director, Visual Information and Publishing Services prior to use of the insignia. The Forest Service Program Manager will notify TreePeople when permission is granted.

J. FUNDING EQUIPMENT. Federal funding under this award is not available for reimbursement of TreePeople’s purchase of equipment. Equipment is defined as having a fair market value of $5,000 or more per unit and a useful life of over one year. Supplies are those items that are not equipment.

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K. PUBLIC NOTICES. It is Forest Service's policy to inform the public as fully as possible of its programs and activities. TreePeople is encouraged to give public notice of the receipt of this award and, from time to time, to announce progress and accomplishments.

TreePeople may call on Forest Service's Office of Communication for advice regarding public notices. TreePeople is requested to provide copies of notices or announcements to the Forest Service Program Manager and to Forest Service's Office Communications as far in advance of release as possible.

L. FOREST SERVICE ACKNOWLEDGED IN PUBLICATIONS, AUDIOVISUALS, AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA. TreePeople shall acknowledge Forest Service support in any publications, audiovisuals, and electronic media developed as a result of this award.

Follow direction in USDA Supplemental 2 CFR 415.2.

M. COPYRIGHTING. TreePeople is/are granted sole and exclusive right to copyright any publications developed as a result of this award. This includes the right to publish and vend throughout the world in any language and in all media and forms, in whole or in part, for the full term of copyright and all renewals thereof in accordance with this award.

No original text or graphics produced and submitted by the Forest Service shall be copyrighted. The Forest Service reserves a royalty-free, nonexclusive, and irrevocable right to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use, and to authorize others to use the work for federal government purposes.

This right shall be transferred to any sub-awards or subcontracts.

This provision includes:

The copyright in any work developed by TreePeople under this award.

Any right of copyright to which TreePeople purchase(s) ownership with any federal contributions.

N. NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT – PRINTED, ELECTRONIC, OR AUDIOVISUAL MATERIAL. TreePeople shall include the following statement, in full, in any printed, audiovisual material, or electronic media for public distribution developed or printed with any Federal funding.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)
Program information may be made available in languages other than English.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, and American Sign Language) should contact the responsible State or local Agency that administers Award Number: 24-DG-11052021-215

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the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, which can be obtained online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
(1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; o (2) Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
(3) Email: [email protected].

If the material is too small to permit the full Non-Discrimination Statement to be included, the material will, at a minimum, include the alternative statement:
“This institution is an equal opportunity provider.”
O. DISPUTES. In the event of any issue of controversy under this agreement, the parties may pursue Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) procedures to voluntarily resolve those issues. These procedures may include, but are not limited to conciliation, facilitation, mediation, and fact finding.

Should the parties be unable to resolve the issue of controversy through ADR, then the Signatory Official will make the decision. A written copy of the decision will be provided to the Cooperator.

Decisions of the Signatory Official shall be final unless, within 30 days of receipt of the decision of the Signatory Official, the Cooperator appeals the decision to the Forest Service's Deputy Chief, State, Private, and Tribal Forestry (SPTF). Any appeal made under this provision shall be in writing and addressed to the Deputy Chief, SPTF, USDA, Forest Service, Washington, DC 20024. A copy of the appeal shall be concurrently furnished to the Signatory Official.

A decision under this provision by the Deputy Chief, SPTF, is final. The final decision by the Deputy Chief, SPTF, does not preclude the Cooperator from pursuing remedies available under the law.

P. AWARD CLOSEOUT. TreePeople must submit, no later than 120 calendar days after the end date of the period of performance, all financial, performance, and other reports as required by the terms and conditions of the Federal award.

Any unobligated balance of cash advanced to TreePeople must be immediately refunded to the Forest Service, including any interest earned in accordance with 2 CFR Award Number: 24-DG-11052021-215

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200.344(d).

If this award is closed without audit, the Forest Service reserves the right to disallow and recover an appropriate amount after fully considering any recommended disallowances resulting from an audit which may be conducted later.

Q. TERMINATION. This award may be terminated, in whole or part pursuant to 2 CFR 200.340.

R. DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION. TreePeople shall immediately inform the Forest Service if they or any of their principals are presently excluded, debarred, or suspended from entering into covered transactions with the federal government according to the terms of 2 CFR Part 180. Additionally, should TreePeople or any of their principals receive a transmittal letter or other official federal notice of debarment or suspension, then they shall notify the Forest Service without undue delay. This applies whether the exclusion, debarment, or suspension is voluntary or involuntary. The Recipient shall adhere to 2 CFR Part 180 Subpart C in regards to review of sub-recipients or contracts for debarment and suspension.

All subrecipients and contractors must complete the form AD-1048, Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion, Lower Tier Covered Transactions. Blank forms are available electronically. Completed forms must be kept on file with the primary recipient.

S. MEMBERS OF CONGRESS. Pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 22, no member of, or delegate to, Congress shall be admitted to any share or part of this award, or benefits that may arise therefrom, either directly or indirectly.

T. SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY: USDA is committed to the highest levels of integrity in all of our scientific activities and decision making. This includes to performing, recording and reporting the results of scientific activities with honesty, objectivity, and transparency.

All persons performing under this agreement shall adhere to the principles of scientific integrity described in Departmental Regulation (DR) 1074-001.

U. GEOSPATIAL DATA. All data collected will meet the requirements of the Geospatial Data Act of 2018 where applicable. This will always include the documentation of all relevant metadata standards, use of standard data formats; description of quantitative measures of uncertainty and source of uncertainty and sources of uncertainty associated with the data. Additionally, the data must meet specific standards specified elsewhere to ensure the data is useful to support the USDA’s mission. The recipient/cooperator agrees to comply with USDA’s Department-wide enterprise geospatial data management policy implemented in Departmental Regulation 3465-001 which establishes the USDA policy for defining the strategic direction necessary to optimize the management of the USDA geospatial data and geospatial infrastructure, including all geospatial data created for, by, and enhanced by USDA.

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V. PUBLIC ACCESS TO SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS AND DIGITAL SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH DATA. The recipient agrees to comply with USDA’s Department-wide public access policy implemented in Departmental Regulation 1020-006 which establishes the USDA policy for public access to scholarly publications and digital scientific research data assets. The USDA will make all peer-reviewed, scholarly publications and digital scientific research data assets arising from unclassified scientific research supported wholly or in part by the USDA accessible to the public, to the extent practicable.

W. BUY AMERICA BUILD AMERICA. Recipients of an award of Federal financial assistance from a program for infrastructure are hereby notified that none of the funds provided under this award may be used for an infrastructure project unless:
(1) All iron and steel used in the project are produced in the United States—this means all manufacturing processes, from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings, occurred in the United States; (2) All manufactured products used in the project are produced in the United States— this means the manufactured product was manufactured in the United States; and the cost of the components of the manufactured product that are mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States is greater than 55 percent of the total cost of all components of the manufactured product, unless another standard that meets or exceeds this standard has been established under applicable law or regulation for determining the minimum amount of domestic content of the manufactured product; and
(3) All construction materials are manufactured in the United States—this means that all manufacturing processes for the construction material occurred in the United States. The construction material standards are listed below.

Incorporation into an infrastructure project. The Buy America Preference only applies to articles, materials, and supplies that are consumed in, incorporated into, or affixed to an infrastructure project. As such, it does not apply to tools, equipment, and supplies, such as temporary scaffolding, brought to the construction site and removed at or before the completion of the infrastructure project. Nor does a Buy America Preference apply to equipment and furnishings, such as movable chairs, desks, and portable computer equipment, that are used at or within the finished infrastructure project, but are not an integral part of the structure or permanently affixed to the infrastructure project.

Categorization of articles, materials, and supplies. An article, material, or supply should only be classified into one of the following categories: (i) Iron or steel products; (ii) Award Number: 24-DG-11052021-215

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Manufactured products; (iii) Construction materials; or (iv) Section 70917(c) materials.

An article, material, or supply should not be considered to fall into multiple categories. In some cases, an article, material, or supply may not fall under any of the categories listed in this paragraph. The classification of an article, material, or supply as falling into one of the categories listed in this paragraph must be made based on its status at the time it is brought to the work site for incorporation into an infrastructure project. In general, the work site is the location of the infrastructure project at which the iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials will be incorporated.

Application of the Buy America Preference by category. An article, material, or supply incorporated into an infrastructure project must meet the Buy America Preference for only the single category in which it is classified.

Determining the cost of components for manufactured products. In determining whether the cost of components for manufactured products is greater than 55 percent of the total cost of all components, use the following instructions:
(a) For components purchased by the manufacturer, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorporation into the manufactured product (whether or not such costs are paid to a domestic firm), and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued); or (b) For components manufactured by the manufacturer, all costs associated with the manufacture of the component, including transportation costs as described in paragraph (a), plus allocable overhead costs, but excluding profit. Cost of components does not include any costs associated with the manufacture of the manufactured product.

Construction material standards. The Buy America Preference applies to the following construction materials incorporated into infrastructure projects. Each construction material is followed by a standard for the material to be considered “produced in the United States.” Except as specifically provided, only a single standard should be applied to a single construction material.
(1) Non-ferrous metals. All manufacturing processes, from initial smelting or melting through final shaping, coating, and assembly, occurred in the United States. (2) Plastic and polymer-based products. All manufacturing processes, from initial combination of constituent plastic or polymer-based inputs, or, where applicable, constituent composite materials, until the item is in its final form, occurred in the United States.

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(3) Glass. All manufacturing processes, from initial batching and melting of raw materials through annealing, cooling, and cutting, occurred in the United States. (4) Fiber optic cable (including drop cable). All manufacturing processes, from the initial ribboning (if applicable), through buffering, fiber stranding and jacketing, occurred in the United States. All manufacturing processes also include the standards for glass and optical fiber, but not for non-ferrous metals, plastic and polymer-based products, or any others.
(5) Optical fiber. All manufacturing processes, from the initial preform fabrication stage through the completion of the draw, occurred in the United States. (6) Lumber. All manufacturing processes, from initial debarking through treatment and planning, occurred in the United States.
(7) Drywall. All manufacturing processes, from initial blending of mined or synthetic gypsum plaster and additives through cutting and drying of sandwiched panels, occurred in the United States.
(8) Engineered wood. All manufacturing processes from the initial combination of constituent materials until the wood product is in its final form, occurred in the United States.

Waivers. When necessary, recipients may apply for, and the agency may grant, a waiver from these requirements. The agency should notify the recipient for information on the process for requesting a waiver from these requirements.

When the Federal agency has made a determination that one of the following exceptions applies, the awarding official may waive the application of the Buy America Preference in any case in which the agency determines that:
(1) applying the Buy America Preference would be inconsistent with the public interest;
(2) the types of iron, steel, manufactured products, or construction materials are not produced in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available quantities or of a satisfactory quality; or
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(3) the inclusion of iron, steel, manufactured products, or construction materials produced in the United States will increase the cost of the overall project by more than 25 percent.

A request to waive the application of the Buy America Preference must be in writing. The agency will provide instructions on the format, contents, and supporting materials required for any waiver request. Waiver requests are subject to public comment periods of no less than 15 days and must be reviewed by the Made in America Office.

There may be instances where an award qualifies, in whole or in part, for an existing waiver described at USDA Buy America Waivers for Federal Financial Assistance | USDA.

Definitions
“Buy America Preference” means the “domestic content procurement preference” set forth in section 70914 of the Build America, Buy America Act, which requires the head of each Federal agency to ensure that none of the funds made available for a Federal award for an infrastructure project may be obligated unless all of the iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials incorporated into the project are produced in the United States.
“Construction materials” means articles, materials, or supplies that consist of only one of the items listed in paragraph (1) of this definition, except as provided in paragraph (2) of this definition. To the extent one of the items listed in paragraph (1) contains as inputs other items listed in paragraph (1), it is nonetheless a construction material. (1) The listed items are:
(i) Non-ferrous metals;
(ii) Plastic and polymer-based products (including polyvinylchloride, composite building materials, and polymers used in fiber optic cables); (iii) Glass (including optic glass);
(iv) Fiber optic cable (including drop cable);
(v) Optical fiber;
(vi) Lumber;
(vii) Engineered wood; and
(viii) Drywall.
(2) Minor additions of articles, materials, supplies, or binding agents to a construction material do not change the categorization of the construction material.

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“Infrastructure” means public infrastructure projects in the United States, which includes, at a minimum, the structures, facilities, and equipment for roads, highways, and bridges; public transportation; dams, ports, harbors, and other maritime facilities; intercity passenger and freight railroads; freight and intermodal facilities; airports; water systems, including drinking water and wastewater systems; electrical transmission facilities and systems; utilities; broadband infrastructure; and buildings and real property; and structures, facilities, and equipment that generate, transport, and distribute energy including electric vehicle (EV) charging.
“Infrastructure project” means any activity related to the construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of infrastructure in the United States regardless of whether infrastructure is the primary purpose of the project. See also paragraphs (c) and (d) of 2 CFR 184.4.
“Iron or steel products” means articles, materials, or supplies that consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both.

X. TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS.

1. Provisions applicable to a Recipient that is a private entity. a. You as the Recipient, your employees, Subrecipients under this award, and Subrecipients’ employees may not:
(1) Engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of time that the award is in effect;
(2) Procure a commercial sex act during the period of time that the award is in effect; or
(3) Use forced labor in the performance of the award or subawards under the award.
b. We as the Federal awarding agency may unilaterally terminate this award, without penalty, if you or a Subrecipient that is a private entity:
(1) Is determined to have violated a prohibition in paragraph a.1 of this award term; or
(2) Has an employee who is determined by the agency official authorized to terminate the award to have violated a prohibition in paragraph a.1 of this award term through conduct that is either:
i. Associated with performance under this award; or
ii. Imputed to you or the subrecipient using the standards and due process for imputing the conduct of an individual to an organization that are provided in 2 CFR part 180, ‘‘OMB Guidelines to Agencies on Government wide Debarment and Suspension
(Nonprocurement),’’.

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awarding agency may unilaterally terminate this award, without penalty, if a subrecipient that is a private entity:
a. Is determined to have violated an applicable prohibition in paragraph a.1 of this award term; or
b. Has an employee who is determined by the agency official authorized to terminate the award to have violated an applicable prohibition in paragraph a.1 of this award term through conduct that is either—
(1) Associated with performance under this award; or
(2) Imputed to the subrecipient using the standards and due process for imputing the conduct of an individual to an organization that are provided in 2 CFR part 180, ‘‘OMB Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement),’’

3. Provisions applicable to any recipient.
a. You must inform us immediately of any information you receive from any source alleging a violation of a prohibition in paragraph a.1 of this award term. b. Our right to terminate unilaterally that is described in paragraph a.2 or b of this section:
(1) Implements section 106(g) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA), as amended (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)), and
(2) Is in addition to all other remedies for noncompliance that are available to us under this award.
c. You must include the requirements of paragraph a.1 of this award term in any subaward you make to a private entity.

4. Definitions. For purposes of this award term:
a. ‘‘Employee’’ means either:
(1) An individual employed by you or a subrecipient who is engaged in the performance of the project or program under this award; or (2) Another person engaged in the performance of the project or program under this award and not compensated by you including, but not limited to, a volunteer or individual whose services are contributed by a third party as an in-kind contribution toward cost sharing or matching requirements. b. ‘‘Forced labor’’ means labor obtained by any of the following methods: the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for labor or services, through the use of force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of subjection to involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage, or slavery. c. ‘‘Private entity’’:
(1) Means any entity other than a State, local government, Indian tribe, or foreign public entity, as those terms are defined in 2 CFR 175.25. (2) Includes:
i. A nonprofit organization, including any nonprofit institution of higher education, hospital, or tribal organization other than one included in the definition of Indian tribe at 2 CFR 175.25(b). ii. A for-profit organization.
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‘‘coercion’’ have the meanings given at section 103 of the TVPA, as amended (22 U.S.C. 7102).

Y. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE.

1. TreePeople agree(s) that it will publish a drug-free workplace statement and provide a copy to each employee who will be engaged in the performance of any project/program that receives federal funding. The statement must a. Tell the employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in its workplace; b. Specify the actions TreePeople will take against employees for violating that prohibition; and
c. Let each employee know that, as a condition of employment under any award, the employee:
(1) Shall abide by the terms of the statement, and
(2) Shall notify TreePeople in writing if they are convicted for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace, and shall do so no more than 5 calendar days after the conviction.

2. TreePeople agree(s) that it will establish an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform employees about
a. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
b. The established policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; c. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs; and
d. The penalties that you may impose upon them for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace.

3. Without the Program Manager’s expressed written approval, the policy statement and program must be in place as soon as possible, no later than the 30 days after the effective date of this instrument, or the completion date of this award, whichever occurs first.

4. TreePeople agrees to immediately notify the Program Manager if an employee is convicted of a drug violation in the workplace. The notification must be in writing, identify the employee’s position title, the award number of each award on which the employee worked. The notification must be sent to the Program Manager within 10 calendar days after TreePeople learns of the conviction.

5. Within 30 calendar days of learning about an employee’s conviction, TreePeople must either
a. Take appropriate personnel action against the employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 USC 794), as amended, or
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rehabilitation program approved for these purposes by a Federal, State or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency.

Z. PROHIBITION AGAINST USING FUNDS WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS.

1. The recipient may not require its employees, contractors, or subrecipients seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting them from lawfully reporting that waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

2. The recipient must notify its employees, contractors, or subrecipients that the prohibitions and restrictions of any internal confidentiality agreements inconsistent with paragraph (1) of this award provision are no longer in effect.

3. The prohibition in paragraph (1) of this award provision does not contravene requirements applicable to any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

4. If the Government determines that the recipient is not in compliance with this award provision, it;
a. Will prohibit the recipient’s use of funds under this award in accordance with sections 743, 744 of Division E of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, (Pub. L. 114-113) or any successor provision of law; and b. May pursue other remedies available for the recipient’s material failure to comply with award terms and conditions.

AA. ELIGIBLE WORKERS. TreePeople shall ensure that all employees complete the I-9 form to certify that they are eligible for lawful employment under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(a)). TreePeople shall comply with regulations regarding certification and retention of the completed forms. These requirements also apply to any contract or supplemental instruments awarded under this award.

BB. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA). Public access to award or agreement records must not be limited, except when such records must be kept confidential and would have been exempted from disclosure pursuant to Freedom of Information regulations (5 U.S.C. 552). Requests for research data are subject to 2 CFR 315(e).

Public access to culturally sensitive data and information of Federally-recognized Tribes may also be explicitly limited by P.L. 110-234, Title VIII Subtitle B §8106 (2009 Farm Bill).

CC. TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING. In accordance with Executive Order (EO) 13513, “Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging While Driving,” any and all text messaging by Federal employees is banned: a) while driving a Government owned vehicle (GOV) or driving a privately owned vehicle (POV) while on official Government business; or b) using any electronic equipment supplied by the Government when driving Award Number: 24-DG-11052021-215

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any vehicle at any time. All Cooperators, their Employees, Volunteers, and Contractors are encouraged to adopt and enforce policies that ban text messaging when driving company owned, leased or rented vehicles, POVs or GOVs when driving while on official Government business or when performing any work for or on behalf of the Government.

DD. PROMOTING FREE SPEECH AND RELIGIOUS FREEDOM. As a recipient of USDA financial assistance, you will comply with the following:

1. Do not discriminate against applicants for sub-grants on the basis of their religious character.

2. 7 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 16.3(a), Rights of Religious Organizations.

3. Statutory and National policy requirements, including those prohibiting discrimination and those described in Executive Order 13798 promoting free speech and religious freedom, 2 CFR 200.300.

EE. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT. The cooperator (including subrecipients) is responsible for compliance with the prohibition on certain telecommunications and video surveillance services or equipment identified in 2 CFR 200.216. See Public Law 115-232, Section 889 for additional information.

In accordance with 2 CFR 200.216, the grantee (including subrecipients) is prohibited from obligating or expending loan or grant funds for covered telecommunications equipment or services to:
(1) procure or obtain, extend or renew a contract to procure or obtain; (2) enter into a contract (or extend or renew a contract) to procure; or (3) obtain the equipment, services or systems.

FF. DAVIS BACON WAGES FOR CONSTRUCTION. Following the requirement in Section 41101 of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, P.L. 117-58, Davis-Bacon wage rates must be applied for all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors in the performance of construction, alteration, or repair work on a project assisted in whole or in part by funding made available under this Act. Laborers and mechanics shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar projects in the locality, as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code (commonly referred to as the ‘‘Davis-Bacon Act’’).

GG. INVESTING IN AMERICA SIGNAGE. For any Bipartisan Infrastructure Law or Inflation Reduction Act funded public construction project in the amount of $250,000 or more, the Cooperator shall visibly post clear and prominent signs acknowledging the source of funding. See Office of Management and Budget Memorandum CA-23-6.

For any construction project less than $250,000 or a non-construction project, the Cooperator is encouraged to display a poster or utilize other appropriate Investing in America media. Specific sign and poster design criteria may be found in the USDA Style Award Number: 24-DG-11052021-215

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Guide. Production costs of Investing in America signs shall be reasonable. To maintain reasonable costs, the Cooperator is encouraged to use recycled or recovered materials when producing signs. In the event production of such signs and/or posters will result in unreasonable costs, expenses or burden to the Cooperator, production will not be required, and the Forest Service should be notified.

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ATTACHMENT B: 2 CFR PART 170
Appendix A to Part 170—Award Term
I. Reporting Subawards and Executive Compensation
a. Reporting of first-tier subawards.

1. Applicability. Unless you are exempt as provided in paragraph d. of this award term, you must report each action that equals or exceeds $30,000 in Federal funds for a subaward to a non-Federal entity or Federal agency (see definitions in paragraph e. of this award term).

2. Where and when to report.
i. The non-Federal entity or Federal agency must report each obligating action described in paragraph a.1. of this award term to http://www.fsrs.gov. ii. For subaward information, report no later than the end of the month following the month in which the obligation was made. (For example, if the obligation was made on November 7, 2010, the obligation must be reported by no later than December 31, 2010.)

3. What to report. You must report the information about each obligating action that the submission instructions posted at http://www.fsrs.gov specify. b. Reporting total compensation of recipient executives for non-Federal entities.

1. Applicability and what to report. You must report total compensation for each of your five most highly compensated executives for the preceding completed fiscal year, if— i. The total Federal funding authorized to date under this Federal award equals or exceeds $30,000 as defined in 2 CFR 170.320;
ii. in the preceding fiscal year, you received—
(A) 80 percent or more of your annual gross revenues from Federal procurement contracts (and subcontracts) and Federal financial assistance subject to the Transparency Act, as defined at 2 CFR 170.320 (and subawards), and (B) $25,000,000 or more in annual gross revenues from Federal procurement contracts (and subcontracts) and Federal financial assistance subject to the Transparency Act, as defined at 2 CFR 170.320 (and subawards); and, iii. The public does not have access to information about the compensation of the executives through periodic reports filed under section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a), 78o(d)) or section 6104 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (To determine if the public has access to the compensation information, see the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission total compensation filings at http://www.sec.gov/answers/execomp.htm.)

2. Where and when to report. You must report executive total compensation described in paragraph b.1. of this award term:
i. As part of your registration profile at https://www.sam.gov. ii. By the end of the month following the month in which this award is made, and annually thereafter.
c. Reporting of Total Compensation of Subrecipient Executives.

1. Applicability and what to report. Unless you are exempt as provided in paragraph d. of this award term, for each first-tier non-Federal entity subrecipient under this award, you shall report the names and total compensation of each of the subrecipient’s five most Award Number: 24-DG-11052021-215

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highly compensated executives for the subrecipient’s preceding completed fiscal year, if—
i. in the subrecipient’s preceding fiscal year, the subrecipient received— (A) 80 percent or more of its annual gross revenues from Federal procurement contracts (and subcontracts) and Federal financial assistance subject to the Transparency Act, as defined at 2 CFR 170.320 (and subawards) and, (B) $25,000,000 or more in annual gross revenues from Federal procurement contracts (and subcontracts), and Federal financial assistance subject to the Transparency Act (and subawards); and
ii. The public does not have access to information about the compensation of the executives through periodic reports filed under section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a), 78o(d)) or section 6104 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (To determine if the public has access to the compensation information, see the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission total compensation filings at http://www.sec.gov/answers/execomp.htm.)

2. Where and when to report. You must report subrecipient executive total compensation described in paragraph c.1. of this award term:
i. To the recipient.
ii. By the end of the month following the month during which you make the subaward.

For example, if a subaward is obligated on any date during the month of October of a given year (i.e., between October 1 and 31), you must report any required compensation information of the subrecipient by November 30 of that year. d. Exemptions.

If, in the previous tax year, you had gross income, from all sources, under $300,000, you are exempt from the requirements to report:
i. Subawards, and
ii. The total compensation of the five most highly compensated executives of any subrecipient.
e. Definitions. For purposes of this award term:

1. Federal Agency means a Federal agency as defined at 5 U.S.C. 551(1) and further clarified by 5 U.S.C. 552(f).

2. Non-Federal entity means all of the following, as defined in 2 CFR part 25:
i. A Governmental organization, which is a State, local government, or Indian tribe; ii. A foreign public entity;
iii. A domestic or foreign nonprofit organization; and, iv. A domestic or foreign for-profit organization

3. Executive means officers, managing partners, or any other employees in management positions.

4. Subaward:
i. This term means a legal instrument to provide support for the performance of any portion of the substantive project or program for which you received this award and that you as the recipient award to an eligible subrecipient. ii. The term does not include your procurement of property and services needed to carry out the project or program (for further explanation, see 2 CFR 200.331). iii. A subaward may be provided through any legal agreement, including an agreement that you or a subrecipient considers a contract.

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5. Subrecipient means a non-Federal entity or Federal agency that:
i. Receives a subaward from you (the recipient) under this award; and ii. Is accountable to you for the use of the Federal funds provided by the subaward.

6. Total compensation means the cash and noncash dollar value earned by the executive during the recipient’s or subrecipient’s preceding fiscal year and includes the following (for more information see 17 CFR 229.402(c)(2)).

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ATTACHMENT C: WHISTLEBLOWER NOTICE
Whistleblowers perform an important service to USDA and the public when they come forward with what they reasonably believe to be evidence of wrongdoing. They should never be subject to reprisal for doing so. Federal law protects federal employees as well as personal services contractors and employees of Federal contractors, subcontractors, grantees, and subgrantees against reprisal for whistleblowing. USDA bears the responsibility to ensure that nothing in a non-disclosure agreement which a contractor, subcontractor, grantee, or subgrantee requires their employees to sign should be interpreted as limiting their ability to provide information to the Office of Inspector General (OIG). 41 U.S.C. § 4712 requires the head of each executive agency to ensure that its contractors inform their workers in writing of the rights and remedies under the statute.

Accordingly, it is illegal for a personal services contractor or an employee of a Federal contractor, subcontractor, grantee, or subgrantee to be discharged, demoted, or otherwise discriminated against for making a protected whistleblower disclosure. In this context, these categories of individuals are whistleblowers who disclose information that the individual reasonably believes is evidence of one of the following:
• Gross mismanagement of a Federal contract or grant;
• A gross waste of Federal funds;
• An abuse of authority relating to a Federal contract or grant; • A substantial and specific danger to public health or safety; or • A violation of law, rule, or regulation related to a Federal contract (including the competition for or negotiation of a contract) or grant.

To be protected under 41 U.S.C. § 4712, the disclosure must be made to one of the following:
• A Member of Congress, or a representative of a committee of Congress; • The OIG;
• The Government Accountability Office (GAO);
• A Federal employee responsible for contract or grant oversight or management at USDA;
• An otherwise authorized official at USDA or other law enforcement agency; • A court or grand jury; or
• A management official or other employee of the contractor, subcontractor, or grantee who has the responsibility to investigate, discover, or address misconduct.

Under 41 U.S.C. § 4712, personal services contractors as well as employees of contractors, subcontractors, grantees, or subgrantees may file a complaint with OIG, who will investigate the matter unless they determine that the complaint is frivolous, fails to allege a violation of the prohibition against whistleblower reprisal, or has been addressed in another proceeding.

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to take remedial action, such as reinstatement or back pay.

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 3.903, Whistleblower Protections for Contractor Employees, Policy, prohibits government contractors from retaliating against a contract worker for making a protected disclosure related to the contract. FAR Subpart

3.909-1 prohibits the Government from using funds for a contract with an entity that requires its employees or subcontractors to sign internal confidentiality statements prohibiting or restricting disclosures of fraud, waste, or abuse to designated persons. This prohibition does not contravene agreements pertaining to classified information. The regulation also requires contracting officers to insert FAR clause 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights, in all solicitations and contracts that exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold as defined in FAR Subpart 3.908.

This clause requires notification to contractor employees that they are subject to the whistleblower rights and remedies referenced in 41 U.S.C. § 4712.

In order to make a complaint alleging any of the violations mentioned above, one should complete the OIG Hotline form located at: https://www.usda.gov/oig/hotline. For additional information, they may also visit the WPC’s webpage at: https://www.usda.gov/oig/wpc or they may directly contact the WPC at [email protected].

ATTACHMENT D: SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS
JUSTICE 40 INITIATIVE. Executive Order (EO) 14008, Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad, was signed on January 27, 2021. This EO commits federal agencies to providing 40% of federal benefits to disadvantaged communities. When the cooperator is considering a sub-award or contract to be executed under this agreement, the cooperator shall consider the requirements of EO 14008, section 223, OMB M-21-28 and OMB-23-09.

To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Lana Dich, Finance Director
Anthony Martinez, Financial Services
Manager
Karemy Quintero, Finance Aide
Date: December 16, 2025
SUBJECT: FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ROGERS,

ANDERSON, MALODY & SCOTT, LLP, (RAMS) CERTIFIED PUBLIC

ACCOUNTANTS

BACKGROUND
Each year the City’s Finance Department must perform a year-end closing process of finalizing its financial accounts, which includes reconciling transactions, closing temporary accounts, and preparing final financial statements to comply the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) regulations. The key steps in year-end closing involve generating closing entries to transfer balances, liquidating unobligated commitments, and setting up opening balances for the new fiscal year. This annual process ensures the accuracy of financial reporting for both internal and external stakeholders.

DISCUSSION
At the beginning of Fiscal Year 2025-2026, the accounting & budgeting manager retired creating a major staffing shortage during an already high-demand period of financial reporting for year-end closing requirements. The staff shortage increased individual workloads, slowed processing, and limited work capacity for thorough review, making it challenging to complete the year-end close on time. As a result, the Finance Department contracted a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) firm to maintain operational efficiency while also meeting mandatory year-end deadlines. Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP, (RAMS) was commissioned to provide staff with needed assistance on year-end closing that entailed internal control procedure development and professional accounting services.

On August 7, 2025, the City entered into an Agreement with RAMS for $39,000 under the authority of Paramount Municipal Ordinance (PMO) §3.12.080. The assigned accountant by RAMS was initially contracted to provide assistance during August and September; however, due to the Finance Department’s continued need for support, the engagement was extended through October. As a result, the cost of services exceeded $40,000, requiring the City to comply with the provisions of PMO §3.12.080 that dictate City Council Agenda Report December 16, 2025
AMENDMENT NO.2 - RAMS CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Page 2 approval for all contracts for professional services when the cost of the services is over $40,000. The City Council may authorize that such contracts be executed by the City Manager.

In October, RAMS completed all contracted responsibilities, and staff successfully completed the year-end closing process.

FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact.

The full cost of this agreement will be covered by salary savings generated from a staff vacancy in the Finance Department.

Account Code 111-15-11-5151

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement with RAMS for accounting assistance for year-end closing in the amount of $18,525 and authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement.
1 FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
(With Professional Liability)
This First Agreement is made and entered into as of December __, 2025 by and between the City of Paramount, a municipal corporation organized and operating under the laws of the State of California with its principal place of business at 16400 Colorado Avenue, Paramount, CA 90723 (“City”), and Rogers, Anderson, Malody, & Scott, LLP, a Corporation with its principal place of business at 735 E. Carnegie Dr., Suite 100 San Bernardino, CA 92408 (hereinafter referred to as “Consultant”). City and Consultant are sometimes individually referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties” in this Agreement.

RECITALS
A. City requires provision of the following professional services:
accounting assistance for year-end close, all as more fully set forth and described in this Agreement.

B. Consultant is duly licensed and/or otherwise fully authorized by law, and has the necessary experience and qualifications, to provide such services. City enters into this Agreement in substantial reliance on such experience and qualifications.

C. The Parties enter this Agreement in order to set forth terms and conditions governing Consultant’s performance of the services described herein.

AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

1. Scope of Services.

Consultant shall perform the services generally described in (i) the Scope of Services attached hereto as Exhibit “A”; (ii) any applicable request for proposals issued by the City; and (iii) as otherwise required by this Agreement, all to City’s satisfaction (collectively, “Services” herein.)

2. Compensation.
a. Subject to Section 2.b, below, the City shall pay for the Services satisfactorily performed, in accordance with the Schedule of Rates/Payments set forth in Exhibit “B”, attached hereto.
b. In no event shall the total amount paid for the Services exceed the sum of $18,525.

This amount covers and is inclusive of all labor, materials, and any and all other costs incurred by Consultant in performing the Services, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing. Consultant shall be deemed to have made all necessary inquiries and site inspections prior to agreeing to perform the Services. Periodic payments for undisputed work shall be made within thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice which Paramount PSA_Prof Liability (January 2025) 2
includes a detailed description of the work performed. Payments to Consultant for work performed will be made on a monthly billing basis.

3. Additional Work.

The Parties may agree on additional work to be provided as part of the Services. An amendment to this Agreement shall be prepared by the City and executed by both Parties authorizing such additional work and compensation therefor, prior to such work being performed.

4. Maintenance of Records.

Books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to costs incurred shall be maintained by Consultant and made available for review by the City at all reasonable times during the term of this Agreement and for four (4) years from the date of final payment by City.

5. Term; Time of Performance.

The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date first set forth above and shall expire on December __, 2026, unless extended or earlier terminated as provided herein.

Consultant shall complete the Services within the term of this Agreement, and shall meet any other established schedules and deadlines agreed upon in writing. Consultant represents that it has the professional and technical personnel required to satisfactorily perform the Services as required by this Agreement. All indemnification provisions of this Agreement shall survive and remain in effect following the termination of this Agreement.

The Parties may, by mutual, written consent, extend the term of this Agreement.

6. Delays in Performance.
a. Force Majeure. Neither City nor Consultant shall be considered in default of this Agreement for delays in performance caused by force majeure events. Force majeure events mean and refer to circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the nonperforming party including, but not limited to, abnormal weather conditions; floods; earthquakes; fire; epidemics; war; riots and other civil disturbances; strikes, lockouts, work slowdowns, and other labor disturbances; sabotage or judicial restraint.

Consultant’s lack of financial capability, not due to any of the foregoing events, shall not constitute a force majeure event.
b. Should a force majeure event occur, the non-performing party shall, within a reasonable time of being prevented from performing, but not more than three (3) business days, give written notice to the other party describing the circumstances preventing continued performance and the efforts being made to resume performance of this Agreement.

7. Compliance with Law.

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a. Consultant shall comply with all applicable local, State, and federal laws, ordinances, statutes, codes and regulations, including Cal/OSHA requirements, in the performance of the Services.
b. City may, but is not required, to assist Consultant in obtaining and maintaining all permits required of Consultant by federal, state and/or local regulatory agencies. c. If applicable, and unless otherwise provided in the Scope of Services, Consultant is responsible for all costs of clean up and/or removal of hazardous and toxic substances spilled as a result of his or her services or operations performed under this Agreement.

8. Standard of Care.

Consultant’s Services shall be performed in accordance with the generally accepted professional standards of practice and principles and in a manner consistent with the level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the profession currently performing similar services under similar conditions in the County of Los Angeles. Consultant shall, at all times herein, possess any and all State of California and/or federal professional licenses and certifications, as applicable, required to lawfully perform the Services.

9. Assignment and Subcontracting.

Consultant shall not assign or transfer this Agreement or any rights or obligations under, or any interest in this Agreement, or subcontract any required performance hereunder, without the prior written consent of the City, which may be withheld for any reason. The Services required to be performed by the Consultant are personal to the Consultant. Any attempt to so assign, transfer, or subcontract without such consent shall be void and without legal effect and shall constitute grounds for termination. Authorized subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making the subcontractor subject to all requirements of this Agreement.

10. Independent Contractor.

Consultant is retained as an independent contractor and is not an employee of City. No employee or agent of Consultant is or shall become an employee of City. The work to be performed shall be in accordance with the Scope of Services described in this Agreement, subject to such directions and amendments from City as herein provided. a. All work and other Services provided pursuant to this Agreement shall be performed by Consultant or by Consultant’s employees or other personnel under Consultant’s supervision, and Consultant and all of Consultant’s personnel shall possess the qualifications, permits, and licenses required by State and local law to perform the Services, including, without limitation, a City of Paramount business license as required by the Paramount Municipal Code. Consultant will determine the means, methods, and details by which Consultant’s personnel will perform the Services.

Consultant shall be solely responsible for the satisfactory work performance of all personnel engaged in performing the Services and compliance with the customary professional standards.

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b. None of Consultant’s employees and/or other personnel performing any of the Services under this Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall be employees of City and shall at all times be under Consultant’s exclusive direction and control. Consultant and Consultant’s personnel shall not supervise any of City’s employees; and City’s employees shall not supervise Consultant’s personnel. Consultant’s personnel shall not wear or display any City uniform, badge, identification number, or other information identifying such individual as an employee of City; and Consultant’s personnel shall not use any City e-mail address or City telephone number in the performance of any of the Services under this Agreement. Consultant shall acquire and maintain at its sole cost and expense such vehicles, equipment and supplies as Consultant’s personnel require to perform any of the Services required by this Agreement.

Consultant shall perform all Services off of City premises at locations of Consultant’s choice, except as otherwise may from time to time be necessary in order for Consultant’s personnel to receive projects from City, review plans on file at City, pick up or deliver any work product related to Consultant’s performance of any Services under this Agreement, or as may be necessary to inspect or visit City locations and/or private property to perform such Services. City may make a computer available to Consultant from time to time for Consultant’s personnel to obtain information about or to check on the status of projects pertaining to the Services under this Agreement. c. Consultant shall be responsible for and pay all wages, salaries, benefits and other amounts due to Consultant’s personnel in connection with their performance of any Services under this Agreement and as required by law. Consultant shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: Social Security taxes, other retirement or pension benefits, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance. Notwithstanding any other agency, State, or federal policy, rule, regulation, statute or ordinance to the contrary, Consultant and its officers, employees, agents, and subcontractors providing any of the Services under this Agreement shall not become entitled to, and hereby waive any claims to, any wages, salaries, compensation, benefit or any incident of employment by City, including but not limited to, eligibility to enroll in, or reinstate to membership in, the California Public Employees Retirement System (“PERS”) or any other retirement program, as an employee of City, and entitlement to any contribution to be paid by City for employer contributions or employee contributions for PERS benefits or any other retirement benefits.
d. To the maximum extent permitted by laws, Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City and other Indemnitees (as defined in Section 13.a herein), from any and all liabilities, damages, claims, costs and expenses of any nature to the extent arising from, caused by, or relating to Consultant’s violation of any provision of this Section 10, or any of Consultant’s personnel practices. In addition to all other remedies at law, City shall have the right to offset against the amount of any fees due to Consultant under this Agreement any amount due to City from Consultant as a result of Consultant’s failure to promptly pay to City any reimbursement or indemnification obligation arising under this Section. The duty of indemnification set forth in this Section is in addition to all other indemnification provisions of this Agreement.

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11. PERS Compliance.

General Requirements. The Parties acknowledge that City is a local agency member of PERS, and as such has certain pension reporting and contribution obligations to PERS on behalf of qualifying employees. Consultant agrees that, in providing its employees and any other personnel to City to perform any work or other Services under this Agreement, Consultant shall assure compliance with the Public Employees’ Retirement Law, commencing at Government Code § 20000, the regulations of PERS, and the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013, as amended. Without limitation to the foregoing, Consultant shall assure compliance with regard to personnel who have active or inactive membership in PERS and to those who are retired annuitants and in performing this Agreement shall not assign or utilize any of its personnel in a manner that will cause City to be in violation of the applicable retirement laws and regulations. .

12. Insurance.

Unless otherwise permitted in writing by City’s Risk Manager, Consultant shall not commence work for the City until it has secured insurance in such forms and with such limits as set forth in Exhibit “C“ attached hereto, and provided evidence thereof that is acceptable to the City. In addition, Consultant shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until it has secured all insurance required under this section.

13. Indemnification.
a. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall defend (with counsel reasonably approved by City), indemnify and hold the City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, attorneys, agents, employees, servants, designated volunteers, successors, assigns and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials (collectively “Indemnitees” in this Section 13) free and harmless with respect to any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liabilities, losses, damages, stop notices and/or injury of any kind, in law or equity, to property or persons, including bodily injury, wrongful death, personal injury and property damage, in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incidental to any acts, errors, omissions, or willful misconduct of Consultant, its owners, officials, officers, employees, servants, subcontractors, consultants or agents in connection with the performance of the Consultant’s Services, and/or this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all damages, expert witness fees and attorney’s fees and other related costs and expenses. Consultant's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by Consultant, or by the City or any of the other Indemnitees. Consultant’s duty to indemnify and hold harmless City shall not extend to the City’s sole or active negligence or willful misconduct. b. For Design Professional Services: If Consultant’s Services hereunder include the performance of professional services by a “design professional,” as the term is defined under California Civil Code § 2782.8(c), then to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, indemnify and hold harmless the Indemnitees, and each of them, from and against any and all damages, costs, expenses, liabilities, claims, demands, causes of action, proceedings, judgments, Paramount PSA_Prof Liability (January 2025) 6
penalties, liens, and losses of any nature whatsoever, including fees of accountants and other professionals, and all costs associated therewith, and reimbursement of attorneys’ fees and costs of defense, whether actual, alleged or threatened, to the extent arising out of, pertaining to, or relating to, in whole or in part, the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of the Consultant, and/or its officers, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, contractors or their officers, agents, servants or employees (or any entity or individual for whom the Consultant shall bear legal liability) in the performance of design professional services under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing and as required by Civil Code § 2782.8(a), in no event shall the cost to defend the Indemnitees that is charged to Consultant, exceed Consultant’s proportionate percentage of fault.

Consultant’s duty to indemnify and hold harmless City shall not extend to the City’s sole or active negligence or willful misconduct.
c. The provisions of this Section 13 shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

14. California Labor Code Requirements.
a. Consultant is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Sections 1720, et seq. and 1770, et seq., which require the payment of prevailing wages and the performance of other requirements on certain “public works” and “maintenance” projects (“Prevailing Wage Laws”). If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Consultant agrees to fully comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. These rates are on file with the City Clerk or may be obtained at: http://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/DPreWageDetermination.htm. (i) Copies of the prevailing wage rates may be obtained at cost at the City Clerk's office. Consultant shall post a copy of such wage rates at the job site and shall pay the adopted prevailing wage rates as a minimum. Consultant shall comply with the provisions of Sections 1775, 1776, 1777.5, 1777.6, and 1813 of the Labor Code. Pursuant to the provisions of 1775 of the Labor Code, Consultant shall forfeit to the City, as a penalty, not more than $200.00 for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for each laborer, worker, or mechanic employed, paid less than the stipulated prevailing rates for any work done under this Agreement, by them or by any subcontractor under them, in violation of the provisions of this Agreement. (ii) Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claims, liabilities, costs, penalties or interest arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. It shall be mandatory upon the Consultant and all subcontractors to comply with all California Labor Code provisions, which include but are not limited to prevailing wages (Labor Code Sections 1771, 1774 and 1775), employment of apprentices (Labor Code Section 1777.5), certified payroll records (Labor Code Sections 1771.4 and 1776), hours of labor (Labor Code Sections 1813 and 1815) and debarment of contractors and subcontractors (Labor Code Section 1777.1). The requirement to submit certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner under Labor Code Section 1771.4 shall not apply to Paramount PSA_Prof Liability (January 2025) 7
work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in Labor Code Section 1771.4.
b. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, then pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, the Consultant and all subcontractors performing such Services must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Consultant shall maintain registration for the duration of this Agreement and require the same of any subcontractors, as applicable.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the contractor registration requirements mandated by Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1.
c. This Agreement may also be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. It shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility to comply with all applicable registration and labor compliance requirements. Any stop orders issued by the Department of Industrial Relations against Consultant or any subcontractor that affect Consultant’s performance of the Services, including any delay, shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility. Any delay arising out of or resulting from such stop orders shall be considered Consultant caused delay and shall not be compensable by the City. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of stop orders issued by the Department of Industrial Relations against Consultant or any subcontractor.

15. Data Security.
a. As used in this Agreement, “City Data” means any and all information and data provided or made accessible, directly or indirectly, to Consultant by City, or otherwise acquired from City, in connection with Consultant’s performance of the Services. As between the Consultant and the City, any and all City Data is solely owned by City.

Consultant is granted a limited, non-exclusive, and revocable license to use City Data solely as necessary to perform the Services. At no time shall Consultant use City Data for its own purposes, or sell, disclose or disseminate City Data, except as required by law or to provide the Services. At all times herein, Consultant shall protect and maintain the security of City Data using methods providing not less than the level of security Consultant uses for its own confidential data, and that otherwise comply with recognized industry data security standards applicable to similar kinds of governmental data and information.
b. To the extent any City Data consists of personal information as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (Civil Code Section 1798.100, et seq.), Consultant shall comply with that statute and with Civil Code Section 1798.80. et seq., including providing the required notifications in the event of any unauthorized access or disclosure of personal information stored, maintained, accessed, used or transmitted by Consultant in connection with this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Consultant shall within 24 hours notify the City Representative by telephone and in writing of any unauthorized access of City Data. Thereafter, Consultant shall render Paramount PSA_Prof Liability (January 2025) 8
any assistance to City and law enforcement as necessary to ascertain the nature and extent of such unauthorized access.
c. Consultant shall not store City Data using cloud-based storage without City’s prior, written consent, unless the use of such storage is clearly described in the Scope of Services. Where permitted herein, any and all cloud-based storage shall be on servers and other hardware located within the continental United States, and shall be in compliance with ISO/IEC 27001 - 27018, as applicable, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the City Representative. Cloud storage using Amazon Web Service or Microsoft Azure shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of this subsection (c).

16. Confidential Information
Consultant understands and agrees that, in the performance of the Services under this Agreement or in contemplation thereof, Consultant may have access to private or confidential information which may be owned or controlled by the City and that, if disclosed to third parties, could be damaging to the City. Consultant agrees that all City information and data provided to or made accessible to Consultant by City shall be held in confidence and disclosed only as needed in performance of this Agreement, or as required by law.

Consultant shall exercise the same standard of care to protect such information as a reasonably prudent consultant would use to protect its own confidential and/or proprietary information and data.

17. Laws and Venue.

This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California without regard for conflicts of laws rules. If any action is brought to interpret or enforce any term of this Agreement, the action shall be brought in a state or federal court situated in the County of Los Angeles, State of California. Consultant must comply with the claim procedures set forth in Government Code section 900, et seq. prior to filing any lawsuit against the City.

18. Termination.
a. City has the right to terminate any portion or all of the Services under this Agreement with or without cause, by giving ten (10) calendar days’ prior, written notice to Consultant. In such event, City shall be immediately given title to and possession of all Work Product, including all related intellectual property rights, and original field notes, drawings and specifications, written reports and all other documents produced or developed pursuant to this Agreement. Provided Consultant is not then in breach, City shall pay Consultant the reasonable value of services rendered for any portion of the Services completed prior to termination. If said termination occurs prior to completion of any specific task for which a payment request has not been received, the charge for Services performed shall be the reasonable value of such Services, based on an amount agreed to by City and Consultant. City shall not be liable for any costs other than the charges or portions thereof which are specified herein.

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not be entitled to damages or compensation resulting from such termination of the Services.
b. Consultant may terminate its obligation to provide further Services under this Agreement by serving written notice of termination to the City, provided Consultant has first served the City with a written notice of default and demand to cure, and City has failed to cure such default within thirty (30) days of receipt of such notice.

19. Ownership of Work Product.
a. Except as otherwise provided in Section 18, “Termination”, above, and unless otherwise agreed upon in writing, all draft and final reports, documents, and other written material, and any and all images, ideas, concepts, designs including website designs, source code, object code, electronic data and files, and/or other media whatsoever created or developed by Consultant in the performance of this Agreement (collectively, “Work Product”) shall be considered to be “works made for hire” for the benefit of City. All Work Product and any and all intellectual property rights arising from their creation, including, but not limited to, all copyrights and other proprietary rights, shall be and remain the property of City without restriction or limitation upon their use, duplication or dissemination by City upon final payment being made or termination of the Agreement by City, provided that any such use shall be at City’s sole risk. Consultant shall not obtain or attempt to obtain copyright protection as to any of the Work Product. “Work Product” does not include intellectual property lawfully owned by or licensed to Consultant prior to the effective date of this Agreement. b. Consultant hereby assigns to City all rights of ownership to the Work Product, including any and all related intellectual property and proprietary rights that are not otherwise vested in the City pursuant to subsection (a), above. c. Consultant warrants and represents that it has secured all necessary licenses, consents or approvals necessary to the production of the Work Product, and that upon final payment or Consultant’s default, City shall have full legal title to the Work Product, and full legal authority and the right to use and reproduce the Work Product for any purpose. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold City, and the other Indemnitees (as defined in Section 13(a), above) harmless from any and all loss, claim or liability in any way related to a claim that City’s use of any of the Work Product violates federal, state or local laws, or any contractual provisions, or any rights or laws relating to trade names, licenses, franchises, copyrights, patents or other means of protecting intellectual property rights and/or interests in products, ideas or inventions. Consultant shall bear all costs arising from the use of patented, copyrighted, trade secret or trademarked documents, materials, equipment, devices or processes in connection with its provision of the Work Product produced under this Agreement. In the event the use of any of the Work Product or other deliverables hereunder by City is held to constitute an infringement and the use of any of the same is enjoined, Consultant, at its expense, shall: (a) secure for City the right to continue using the Work Product and other deliverables by suspension of any injunction, or by procuring a license or licenses for City; or (b) modify the Work Product and other deliverables so that they Paramount PSA_Prof Liability (January 2025) 10
become non-infringing while remaining in compliance with the requirements of this Agreement. This covenant shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

20. Party Representatives.

Consultant hereby designates _____________________________, or his or her designee, as Consultant’s Representative for this Agreement, unless and until written notice of a new representative acceptable to City is provided to City. City hereby designates Finance Director Lana Dich, or his or her designee, as City’s Representative for this Agreement. The foregoing Representatives shall be authorized to approve nonmonetary revisions to this Agreement, provide consent where required herein, and to make other administrative decisions that will be binding on their respective Party, except as otherwise specifically required herein.

21. Notices.

Any notice or instrument required or permitted to be given or delivered by this Agreement may be given or delivered by depositing the same in any United States Post Office, certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed to:

CITY:

City of Paramount
16400 Colorado Avenue
Paramount, CA 90723
Attn: Finance Director Lana Dich
CONSULTANT:

Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP
735 E. Carnegie Dr., Suite 100
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Attn: Gardenya Duran Partner
and shall be effective upon receipt thereof.

22. Third Party Rights.

Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to give any rights or benefits to anyone other than the City and the Consultant.

23. Equal Opportunity Employment.

Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and that it shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age or other interests protected by the State or Federal Constitutions. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination.

24. Entire Agreement.

This Agreement, with its exhibits, all of which are incorporated by reference herein, and all documents incorporated by reference, represents the entire understanding of City and Paramount PSA_Prof Liability (January 2025) 11
Consultant as to those matters contained herein, and supersedes and cancels any prior or contemporaneous oral or written understanding, promises or representations with respect to those matters covered hereunder. Each party acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or agreements have been made by any person which are not incorporated herein, and that any other agreements shall be void. This Agreement may not be modified or altered except in writing signed by both Parties hereto.

This is an integrated Agreement. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of this Agreement and any exhibit hereto or document incorporated by reference herein, the provisions of this Agreement shall govern.

25. Severability.

The unenforceability, invalidity or illegality of any provision(s) of this Agreement shall not render any other provisions unenforceable, invalid or illegal.

26. Successors and Assigns.

This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors in interest, executors, administrators and assigns of each party to this Agreement.

However, Consultant shall not assign or transfer by operation of law or otherwise any or all of its rights, burdens, duties or obligations without the prior written consent of City. Any attempted assignment without such consent shall be invalid and void.

27. Non-Waiver.

None of the provisions of this Agreement shall be considered waived by either party, unless such waiver is agreed to in writing, and any such waiver shall be limited to that set of circumstances and not to any future circumstances unless another written waiver is executed.

28. Time of Essence.

Time is of the essence in each and every provision of this Agreement.

29. City’s Right to Employ Other Consultants.

City reserves its right to employ other consultants to provide the Services or similar services to the City.

30. Interest of Consultant.

Consultant covenants that it presently has no interest, and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, financial or otherwise, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of the Services under this Agreement. Consultant certifies that no one who has or will have any financial interest under this Agreement is an officer or employee of the City.

31. Interest of Subcontractors.

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Consultant further covenants that, in the performance of this Agreement, no subcontractor or person having any interest, direct or indirect, financial or otherwise, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of the Services under this Agreement shall be employed. Consultant has provided City with a list of all subcontractors and the key personnel for such subcontractors that are retained or to be retained by Consultant in connection with the performance of the Services, to assist the City in affirming compliance with this Section.

32. Prohibited Interests.

Consultant maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. If required, Consultant further agrees to file, or shall cause its employees or subcontractors to file, a Statement of Economic Interest with the City’s Filing Officer as required under state law in the performance of the Services. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no director, official, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.
[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
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SIGNATURE PAGE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT

AND ROGERS, ANDERSON, MALODY & SCOTT, LLP
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

CITY OF PARAMOUNT CONSULTANT: ROGERS, ANDERSON,

MALODY, & SCOTT, LLP
By:____________________________ By:____________________________ Peggy Lemons, Mayor Gardenya Duran, Partner
By: ____________________________
[Two corporate signatures required if corporation]
ATTEST:

By:___________________________
Heidi Luce, City Clerk
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Paramount PSA_Prof Liability (January 2025) Exhibit - 1

EXHIBIT A
Scope of Services
We will provide temporary accounting services as needed for the City. Terry Shea will be assigned the primary role of the engagement. In addition, we will provide additional accounting support to the City’s Finance Department if needed from other employees of the firm.

Based on a discussion with City staff about the services requested, we can perform the following short-term services for the City, as needed for year-end close and audit readiness:
• Review and reconcile all general ledger accounts.
• Verify all journal entries are posted and approved.
• Ensure all sub-ledgers (AP, AR, payroll, grants, etc.) are closed and reconciled. • Confirm all accruals and deferrals are properly recorded. • Validate fixed asset records and depreciation schedules. • Reconcile year-end payroll and benefit liabilities.
• Update asset management system with acquisition/disposal. • Review and adjust asset depreciation.
• Provide training and guidance to departments on year-end procedures. • Establish a year-end closing calendar with key deadlines. • Hold regular check-ins with finance staff.
• Conduct a post-close debrief to identify process improvements. • Update year-end closing checklist and documentation for next cycle. • Assist in preparing audit-ready financial statements and supporting schedules. • Identify and help resolve potential audit issues prior to auditor fieldwork.

Paramount PSA_Prof Liability (January 2025) Exhibit - 1 Paramount PSA_Prof Liability (January 2025) Exhibit B - 1

EXHIBIT B
Schedule of Rates/Payments
Consultant will invoice City on a monthly cycle, or otherwise as expressly provided in this Agreement. Consultant will include with each invoice a detailed progress report that indicates the amount of budget spent on each task, as applicable. Consultant will inform City regarding any out-of-scope work being performed by Consultant. Any other terms and conditions relating to the amount of compensation to be paid to Consultant are as follows:

Paramount PSA_Prof Liability (January 2025) Exhibit B - 1 Paramount PSA_Prof Liability (January 2025) Exhibit C - 1

EXHIBIT C

INSURANCE

1. Time for Compliance. Consultant shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that it has secured all insurance required under this section, or as may otherwise be permitted or required in writing by the City’s risk manager.

2. Types of Insurance Required. As a condition precedent to the effectiveness of this Agreement for work to be performed hereunder, and without limiting the indemnity provisions of the Agreement, the Consultant, in partial performance of its obligations under such Agreement, shall procure and maintain in full force and effect during the term of the Agreement the following policies of insurance. If the existing policies do not meet the insurance requirements set forth herein, Consultant agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the policies to do so.

A. Commercial General Liability: Commercial General Liability Insurance which affords coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office “occurrence" form CG 0001, or the exact equivalent, with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and no less than $2,000,000 in the general aggregate. Defense costs shall be paid in addition to the limits. The policy shall contain no endorsements or provisions (1) limiting coverage for contractual liability; (2) excluding coverage for claims or suits by one insured against another (cross-liability); or (3) containing any other exclusion(s) contrary to the terms or purposes of this Agreement.

B. Workers' Compensation: Workers' Compensation Insurance, as required by the State of California and Employer's Liability Insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and disease.

C. Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions): Consultant shall maintain professional liability insurance that covers the services to be performed in connection with this Agreement, in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate. Any policy inception date, continuity date, or retroactive date must be before the effective date of this Agreement. If a “claims-made” policy is provided, it shall include an extended reporting period of not less than three (3) years.

D. Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance: Consultant shall maintain automobile insurance at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01 covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the Consultant arising out of or in connection with Work to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for any owned, hired, non-owned, or rented vehicles, in an amount not less than 1,000,000 combined single limit for each accident. The City of Paramount, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees and volunteers shall be named as additional insureds on such policy.

E. Cyber Liability: Vendor shall maintain comprehensive cyber liability insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence/loss and $2,000,000 general aggregate. If a “claims-made” policy is provided, it shall include an extended reporting period of not less than three (3) years.

Paramount PSA_Prof Liability (January 2025) Exhibit C - 2 F. For Commercial General Liability and Commercial Automobile Liability (CGL Coverage):

The City will be named as an additional insured, under the commercial general liability (“CGL”) insurance policy coverage, for all liability arising out of the operations by or on behalf of the named insured, and this CGL policy protects the additional insured, its officers, agents and employees against liability for personal and bodily injuries, deaths or property damage or destruction arising in any respect, directly or indirectly, in the performance of the contract.
(i) Each such CGL policy shall be endorsed with the following language: The City of Paramount, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees and volunteers are included as insureds with regard to damages and defense of claims arising from: (a) activities performed by or on behalf of the Named Insured, including the insured's general supervision of the Named Insured, (b) products and completed operations of the Named Insured, or (c) premises owned, leased or used by the Named Insured. (ii) This CGL policy shall be considered primary insurance as respects the City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers. Any insurance maintained by the City, including any self-insured retention the City may have, shall be considered excess insurance only and shall not contribute with it. (iii) The inclusion of more than one insured shall not operate to impair the rights of one insured against another insured, and the coverages afforded shall apply as though separate policies had been issued to each insured.
(iv)The Additional Insured coverage under the Consultant’s policy shall be primary and non-contributory and will not seek contribution from the City’s insurance or selfinsurance and shall be at least as broad as CG 20 01 04 13.

G. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions: Any self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by City. City reserves the right to require that self-insured retentions be eliminated, lowered, or replaced by a deductible, or require proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention.

3. Waiver of Subrogation. All policies of Commercial General Liability, Commercial Automobile Liability, and Worker’s Compensation shall specifically allow Consultant or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Consultant hereby waives its own right of recovery against the City, its officials, officers, employees, and agents to the extent of such coverage.

4. Evidence of Insurance. The Consultant shall deliver redacted copies of the required policies or original certificates of insurance and redacted or specimen endorsements issued by their insurer. The Consultant and its insurer are solely responsible for ensuring that the required insurance complies with this Agreement and provides adequate coverage for all services performed. The Consultant shall procure insurance policies that meet the stated standards.

At least fifteen (15) days before any policy expires, or within a reasonable time after policy renewal, the Consultant shall provide evidence of renewal or replacement coverage. If any Paramount PSA_Prof Liability (January 2025) Exhibit C - 3 policy is canceled or reduced, the Consultant must file evidence of reinstatement or replacement coverage within ten (10) days of receipt of written notice of the change.

The City may request copies of insurance policies and endorsements for informational purposes only, without assuming any obligation to verify compliance or adequacy.

5. Failure to Maintain Coverage. In the event any policy of insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced immediately so as to avoid a lapse in the required coverage, City has the right but not the duty to obtain the insurance it deems necessary and any premium paid by City will be promptly reimbursed by Consultant or City will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from Consultant payments. In the alternative, City may cancel this Agreement effective upon notice.

6. Acceptability of Insurers. Each such policy shall be from a company or companies with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A- VII and authorized to transact business of insurance in the State of California, or otherwise allowed to place insurance through surplus line brokers under applicable provisions of the California Insurance Code or any federal law.

7. Enforcement of Agreement Provisions (non-estoppel). Consultant acknowledges and agrees that actual or alleged failure on the part of the City to inform Consultant of noncompliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligation on the City nor does it waive any rights hereunder.

8. Requirements Not Limiting. Requirement of specific coverage or minimum limits contained in this Agreement are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits, or other requirement, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance.

Paramount PSA_Prof Liability (January 2025) Exhibit C - 3 Paramount PSA_Prof Liability (January 2025) Exhibit C - 4 WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE CERTIFICATION

WORKERS' COMPENSATION DECLARATION
I hereby affirm under penalty of perjury one of the following declarations: (ONE OF THE

PARAGRAPHS BELOW MUST BE CHECKED)
 I have and will maintain a certificate of consent from the California Labor Commission to self-insure for workers' compensation, as provided for by Section 3700 of the Labor Code, for the performance of the work to be performed under this Agreement.  I have and will maintain workers' compensation insurance, as required by Section 3700 of the Labor Code, for the performance of the work to be performed under this contract.

My workers' compensation insurance carrier and policy number are:

Carrier _____________________________________________
Policy Number _______________________________________
 I certify that, in the performance of the work under this Agreement, I shall not employ any person in any manner so as to become subject to the workers' compensation laws of California, and I hereby agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Paramount and all of its officials, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, and losses relating to personal injury or death, economic losses, and property damage arising out of my failure to provide such worker’s compensation insurance. I further agree that, if I should become subject to the workers' compensation provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code, I shall forthwith comply with those provisions.

WARNING: FAILURE TO SECURE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COVERAGE IS

UNLAWFUL, AND SHALL SUBJECT AN EMPLOYER TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND CIVIL FINES UP TO ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000), IN ADDITION TO THE COST OF COMPENSATION, DAMAGES AS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 3706 OF THE LABOR CODE, INTEREST, AND ATTORNEY’S FEES.

By: _________________________________ Dated:______________, 2025 To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Heidi Luce, City Clerk
Date: December 16, 2025
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT ADDING CHAPTER 8.37 (VACANT PROPERTIES AND BUILDINGS,

FORECLOSED PROPERTIES, AND ABANDONED PROPERTIES
REGISTRY PROGRAM) TO TITLE 8 (HEALTH AND SAFETY) OF THE

PARAMOUNT MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR

BOARDING, FENCING, MAINTAINING, AND REPORTING VACANT

PROPERTIES AND/OR TENANT SPACES, BUILDINGS, FORECLOSED

PROPERTIES, AND ABANDONED PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF

PARAMOUNT

BACKGROUND
The City Council, at its regularly scheduled meeting on November 18, 2025, introduced Ordinance No. 1209, as amended, and placed it on the December 16, 2025 agenda for adoption.

ORDINANCE NO. 1209
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PARAMOUNT ADDING CHAPTER 8.37 (VACANT PROPERTIES AND

BUILDINGS, FORECLOSED PROPERTIES, AND ABANDONED
PROPERTIES REGISTRY PROGRAM) TO TITLE 8 (HEALTH AND

SAFETY) OF THE PARAMOUNT MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING

STANDARDS FOR BOARDING, FENCING, MAINTAINING, AND

REPORTING VACANT PROPERTIES AND/OR TENANT SPACES,

BUILDINGS, FORECLOSED PROPERTIES, AND ABANDONED
PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT”

DISCUSSION
During staff’s report and presentation on this ordinance, Planning and Building Director King stated that upon further review of the ordinance, staff is recommending that Section

8.37.030(D)(1) be amended to add the following language at the end of the exisitng statement: “…in order to remove trespassers and graffiti.” Agenda Report December 16, 2025
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Following the public hearing, Ordinance No. 1209 was introduced, as amended, to revise the language in Section 8.37.030(D)(1) to the following: “Submit a fully executed “Letter of Agency” to the Planning and Building Department on an approved formed authorized by the Planning and Building Department to allow the Building Official and/or Public Safety Director (or designees thereof) to enter the property in order to remove trespassers and graffiti.”
Ordinance No. 1209, as amended, is attached to this report and presented for adoption at tonight’s meeting. The agenda report from the November 18, 2025, meeting is also attached for reference.

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 1: Safe Community - Provide a safe place to live, work, and visit. 4: Environmental Health - Promote, protect, and enhance a healthy, sustainably built, and natural environment.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt Ordinance No. 1209.

CITY OF PARAMOUNT

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
ORDINANCE NO. 1209

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PARAMOUNT ADDING CHAPTER 8.37 (VACANT PROPERTIES AND

BUILDINGS, FORECLOSED PROPERTIES, AND ABANDONED
PROPERTIES REGISTRY PROGRAM) TO TITLE 8 (HEALTH AND

SAFETY) OF THE PARAMOUNT MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING

STANDARDS FOR BOARDING, FENCING, MAINTAINING, AND

REPORTING VACANT PROPERTIES AND/OR TENANT SPACES,

BUILDINGS, FORECLOSED PROPERTIES, AND ABANDONED

PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT

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

WHEREAS, the City of Paramount, pursuant to its police power, may adopt regulations to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public under California Constitution Article XI, Section 7 and California Government Code Section 37100, and thereby is authorized to establish regulations that promote safe and orderly development and maintenance standards.

WHEREAS, the City Council desires to preserve the health, safety, and welfare for City of Paramount residents and the community at large, and to the extent possible, protect neighborhoods from declining property values, aesthetic decay, and/or other adverse impacts of unmaintained and unsecured vacant properties and structures through the strengthening of existing vacant lot and property maintenance, security, registrations, and monitoring regulations; and
WHEREAS, the presence of vacant, abandoned, foreclosing or foreclosed-upon residential, commercial, and industrial real property can lead to neighborhood decline by creating a public nuisance which could contribute to lower property values and could discourage potential buyers and renters from purchasing or renting a home in or adjacent to neighborhoods with properties that are vacant, abandoned, or foreclosed upon; and WHEREAS, requiring basic vacant lot maintenance, security, registration, and monitoring is reasonably associated with alleviating blight associated with unmaintained and unsecured vacant properties and structures, and ensuring that the property values of adjacent properties are not adversely affected; and
WHEREAS, vacant properties, buildings, and structures that are not yet distressed create similar public nuisance conditions that lower property values, create aesthetic decay, loss of character, and/or discourage potential buyers from purchasing adjacent properties; and
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WHEREAS, the City has observed and anticipates additional or worsening code violations including but not limited to multiple violations on the same property, unoccupied buildings susceptible to vandalism and break-ins and/or open structures rendering them unsafe and dangerous, fires whether accidental or intentional, yards containing litter and trash attracting vermin infestation, overgrown grass and bushes resulting in accumulation of combustible vegetation, debris, and other flammable materials, and unsecured swimming pools that are not only a threat to children but become breeding grounds for infectious insects such as mosquitoes; and
WHEREAS, through the amendment of Title 8 of the of the Paramount Municipal Code, the City can implement a program designed to prevent and address the adverse impacts which vacant properties and abandoned buildings have the potential to create.

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

A. California Constitution Article XI, Section 7, enables the City of Paramount ("the City") to enact local ordinances and regulations not in conflict with general laws; 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, including resource management, 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 City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on this Ordinance on November 18, 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. A new Chapter 8.37 is hereby added to Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the Paramount Municipal Code to read as follows:
“Chapter 8.37

VACANT PROPERTIES AND/OR TENANT SPACES, FORECLOSED

PROPERTIES AND ABANDONED PROPERTIES REGISTRY PROGRAM
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8.37.010. Purpose.

It is the purpose and intent of the Paramount City Council, through the adoption of this chapter, to maintain a registry of all properties that are vacant, abandoned, or in the foreclosure process, as well as establish standards and requirements for the maintenance and security of all properties, buildings, structures, and tenant spaces with the City that are vacant, abandoned, or in the foreclosure process, as a mechanism to protect neighborhoods from becoming blighted and protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residential neighborhoods and commercial and industrial areas. Where there is any conflict between the provisions of this Chapter and any other provisions of the Code, the more restrictive requirement shall prevail.

8.37.020. Definitions.

Abandoned. Real property that is vacant and that meets any of the following conditions:

1. Is under a current Notice of Default.

2. Is under a current Notice of Trustee’s Sale.

3. Is pending a tax assessor’s lien sale.

4. Has been the subject of a foreclosure sale where the title was retained by the beneficiary of a deed of trust involved in the foreclosure.

5. Has been transferred under a deed in lieu of foreclosure.

Accessory dwelling unit (ADU). As set forth in Section 17.04.010, an "accessory dwelling unit," or "ADU" means an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit which provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons. It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the primary dwelling is situated. It shall include a manufactured home, as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 18007. A trailer, motor vehicle, or other recreational vehicle may not be used as an ADU or maintained as a habitable unit or living area on a residential lot.

Accessible property. Any property that is accessible through a gate, fence, wall, or other barrier that is broken, unlocked, unsecured, or otherwise missing or lacking.

Accessible structure. A building or structure (as defined by the California Building Code with local amendments) that is unsecured in any manner that could allow access to the interior of the building or structure by unauthorized persons.

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Agreement. Any agreement or written instruments which provides that title to real property shall be transferred or conveyed from one owner to another in any manner (whether by sale, gift, exchange, transfer, partition, assignation, placement in a trust, or any other method).

Beneficiary. The person or persons who own or hold a promissory note that is secured by a deed of trust and who is/are names in that document. Beneficiary shall include, but shall not be limited to, assignees, successors, or transferees of a holder of such a promissory note.

Boarded building. A vacant building or portion of a vacant building of which doors and windows have been covered with plywood or other material for the purpose of preventing entry into the vacant building by persons or animals.

Dangerous building. Any building and/or structure that is violation of any condition referenced in Chapter 15.44 of the Paramount Municipal Code.

City. The City of Paramount.

Commercial property. Any property that has a commercial storefront that is used, or partially used, for commercial business activities including, but not limited to stores, office buildings, industrial property, medical centers, hotels, malls, retail stores, shopping centers, farmland, multifamily housing buildings, warehouses, garages and residential property containing more than four units.

Commercial storefronts. Any commercial property located on the ground floor or second floor that has a storefront window that may be individually leased or rented for any purpose other than residential use.

Days. Calendar days. In the event the last day of the specified time period falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday observed by the city, the last days of the specified time period shall be extended to the next business day.

Deed of trust. An instrument by which an interest in title to real estate is transferred to a third party trustee as security for a real estate loan (and often used in California instead of a mortgage). This definition applies to any and all subsequent deeds of trust (e.g., second deed of trust, third deed of trust).

Deed in lieu of foreclosure/sale. An instrument that transfers ownership of a property from the trustor to the holder of a deed of trust upon consent of the beneficiary of the deed of trust.

Default. The failure to fulfill a contractual obligation.

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Evidence of vacancy. Any condition that on its own, or combined with other conditions present, would lead a reasonable person to believe that the property is vacant. Such conditions shall include, but not be limited to, overgrown and/or dead vegetation; accumulation of newspapers, circulars, flyers, and/or mail; past-due utility notices and/or disconnected utilities; accumulation of trash, junk, and/or other debris; the absence of window coverings such as curtains, blinds, and/or shutters; the absence of furnishings and/or personal items and/or commercial furnishings consistent with the permitted residential or commercial uses permitted within the zone of the real property; or statements by neighbors, passersby, delivery agents, or government employees that the property is vacant.

Foreclosed. Property for which the foreclosure process has begun with the filing of a notice of default.

Inspection. A physical investigation of a property to obtain evidence of vacancy, to assess the physical condition of the property, and to verify compliance with this chapter and any other applicable laws.

Owner. Any person having legal or equitable title or any interest in any real property, including the right to possess and use that property.

Owner of record. The person having title to the property at any given point in time as recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s office.

Out of area. More than forty (40) road or driving miles of the subject building, structure, or real property.

Person. This shall mean and include any individual, partnership of any kind, corporation, limited liability company, association, joint venture or other organization, however formed, as well as trustees, heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns, or any combination of such persons. People also include any public entity or agency that acts as an owner in the City.

Property. Any portion of unimproved or improved real estate which includes the buildings or structures located on it regardless of condition.

Rehabilitation. Either the complete demolition of a vacant building or structure or the abatement of all substandard building and property conditions, and the restoration of the building or structure to a condition suitable for occupancy. A building or structure shall not be deemed rehabilitated if still vacant or until there is a lawful occupant therein utilizing the building or structure as approved.

Responsible party. Any person or persons who has or have equitable or legal title to or care or control over real property, or any building or structure thereon.

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management company, as well as any person acting on behalf of another responsible party.

Securing. This shall mean and include such measures as specified in this chapter that assist in rendering real property inaccessible to unauthorized persons, including, but not limited to, the repair of fences, walls, and other barriers; chaining or padlocking of gates; and/or the repair or boarding of doors, windows, and/or other openings. Securing standards at the time of the boarding shall be consistent with requirements of this chapter.

Sheeting material. A minimum of ¼-inch thick clear shatterproof polycarbonate material with strength capable of sustaining impact without breaking or shattering, absent excessive force.

Storefront window. Any window of a commercial property that permits an unobstructed public view into the interior of the building from any immediately adjacent street, sidewalk, or right-of-way.

Tenant space. A defined area within a building rented or occupied by a business or other nonresidential land.

Trustor. A borrower under a deed of trust, who deeds property to a trustee as security for the payment of a debt.

Vacant. This shall mean any of the following:

1. Any real property that is undeveloped; or

2. Any real property or any building, structure, or tenant space thereon that is either unoccupied or occupied by unauthorized persons, either whole or in part; or

3. Any real property or any building, structure, or tenant space thereon that shows evidence of vacancy.

8.37.030. General vacant property maintenance standards.

A. Every responsible property owner and/or responsible party for any real property, building, tenant space, or structure that is vacant within the city is required to maintain and monitor their property in a manner that does not violate the provisions of this chapter and applicable property maintenance ordinances, and such owner remains liable for any violation regardless of any contract or agreement with any third party regarding such property.

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B. To the extent authorized by law, the Building Official and/or Public Safety Director (or designees thereof) may enter on such property at reasonable times to make inspections.

C. All vacant properties and structures. No responsible party for any vacant real property, building, structure, or tenant space shall cause, permit, allow, or suffer any of the following conditions at any time:

1. Substandard building conditions, as prohibited and referred to in the California Building Code as adopted by the City and this Chapter.

2. Substandard property, as prohibited and referred to in the California Building Code as adopted by the City and this Chapter.

3. The boarding of any window, door, vent, crawl space, or other opening that is not in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter.

4. Accumulations on exterior portions of the real property of lumber; junk; trash; debris; construction material; household furniture; appliances; cardboard boxes or other containers; clothing; shopping carts; equipment; combustible, flammable, or other hazardous material; or discarded, unused, or abandoned personal property.

5. Accumulations of newspapers, circulars, flyers, notices, or other printed material that would lead a reasonable person to believe that the property is vacant, except for any such material that is required by federal, State, or local law.

6. Parking or storage of any wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicle, or any vehicle that does not have a current and valid registration with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (including any vehicle that is registered as planned nonoperational or "PNO", on exterior portions of the real property.

7. Vegetation that is overgrown, dead, decaying, or otherwise that is not adequately trimmed, pruned, cut, fertilized, watered, or replaced as necessary.

8. Lack of any vegetation required by this Code, or so as to otherwise create or promote dust or soil erosion.

9. Pest or rodent infestation.

10. Swimming pools, spas, fountains, or other bodies of water that are not maintained in such a manner as to be free and clear of pollutants or debris, or that are maintained in such a manner as to be likely to harbor mosquitoes, insects, or vector, including, but not limited to, ORDINANCE NO. 1209

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water that is clouded or green, water containing bacterial growth, algae, insect larvae, insect remains, or animal remains; or swimming pools that are not covered, secured, and/or maintained in such a manner that water cannot collect or accumulate therein or on top of a cover thereon or are not secured to prevent access by persons as required by law.

D. Properties or structures vacant for more than 15 consecutive calendar days.

In addition to the requirements and obligations of Sections 8.37.030(A),

8.37.030(B), and 8.37.030(C) of this Code, responsible parties of any real property, building, or structure, or portion thereof, that has been vacant for at least fifteen (15) consecutive calendar days shall also adhere to the following:

1. Submit a fully executed “Letter of Agency” to the Planning and Building Department on an approved formed authorized by the Planning and Building Department to allow the Building Official and/or Public Safety Director (or designees thereof) to enter the property in order to remove trespassers and graffiti.

2. For vacant lots, install signs that are four feet by four feet in size with "No Trespassing" written in prominent letters; printed with weather resistant materials; placed at locations on the property as determined by the Building Official and/or Public Safety Director (or designees thereof); and maintained in clear, clean, vandalism-free condition.

The sign shall be clearly visible from the public right-of-way.

3. Provide the Planning and Building Department with the name, telephone number, and email address of a person who will be responsible for the maintenance and security of the vacant property.

4. Drain all water from any swimming pool, jacuzzi, spa, or fountain, and comply with the following:
a. Fill the pool, jacuzzi, spa, or fountain with soil or any other fill approved by the Building Official; or,
b. Cover in a manner approved by the Building Official and/or Public Safety (or designees thereof) such that water cannot collect in the swimming pool or on top of the cover.

E. Properties or structures vacant for more than 30 consecutive calendar days.

In addition to the requirements of Sections 8.37.030(A), 8.37.030(B),

8.37.030(C), and 8.37.030(D) of this Code, responsible parties of any real property, building, structure, or portion thereof, that has been vacant for at least thirty (30) consecutive calendar days shall also adhere to the following:

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1. Submit a Vacant Property Mitigation Plan to the Planning and Building Department. The Vacant Property Mitigation Plan shall demonstrate how the property will be regularly inspected, secured, and maintained in a manner that protects the health, safety, general welfare, and aesthetic standards of the community, as well as demonstrate goals and plans for demolishing any vacant structure(s) or for the reoccupancy of the vacant property, buildings, and/or structures.

2. Conduct or cause to be conducted sufficient and adequate inspections of any vacant property, building, or structure, or portion thereof, to monitor and immediately abate any condition that does not adhere to the provisions of this Chapter and the Code. Such inspections shall be conducted, at a minimum, once each calendar week, and the results of the inspections shall be documented and submitted in writing to the Planning and Building Department within forty-eight (48) hours of each inspection.

3. Remove all furniture and personal property from the interior of any real property, building, or structure, or portion thereof, that is vacant.

4. Remove all curtains, blinds, and window coverings from all windows located on the ground level of any vacant building or structure to allow a clear view to the interior of the vacant building or structure, or portion thereof.

F. Properties or structures vacant for more than 90 consecutive calendar days.

In addition to the requirements of Sections 8.37.030(A), 8.37.030(B),

8.37.030(C), and 8.37.030(D) of this Code, responsible parties of any real property, building, or structure, or portion thereof, that has been vacant for at least ninety (90) consecutive calendar days shall also adhere to the following:

1. Terminate and disconnect electrical and water services to the vacant property, building, or structure. This requirement does not relieve responsible parties of any other obligations under this Chapter or this Code;

2. Install motion-activated security lighting to adequately illuminate all entrances and exits to the vacant property and any vacant buildings or structures, and maintain said lighting in operable condition from dusk to dawn; and,

3. Install motion-activated video surveillance cameras that cover all entrances and exits to the vacant property and any vacant buildings or structures and provide two-way communication and mobile liveview video, and maintain said surveillance cameras in operable ORDINANCE NO. 1209

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condition. The camera system shall be capable of retaining video footage for a minimum of 30 days. In the event of an incident or upon request, the responsible party shall allow unimpeded inspection of the security camera system and all related footage to Sheriff’s Department and City of Paramount personnel.

G. Properties or structures vacant for more than 365 consecutive calendar days. The maintenance and security requirements set forth in this Chapter are designed to temporarily alleviate the public nuisance conditions and activities that typically result from vacant, unoccupied, and/or abandoned properties, structures, and tenant spaces. Irrespective of these requirements, structures that are vacant for extended periods of time attract littering, dumping, graffiti, unauthorized entries by transients, minors, and criminals, and other nuisance conditions, and are also extremely vulnerable to being stripped of electrical and copper plumbing, and of being set on fire.

Accordingly, structures that are vacant for more than 365 consecutive calendar days are hereby deemed a public nuisance subject to summary abatement.

1. Responsible parties of any building or structure that has been vacant for more than 365 consecutive calendar days shall either demolish or rehabilitate the vacant building, structure, or tenant space for occupancy (with all required City approvals, permits and inspections) as follows:
a. Within fifteen (15) calendar days of a notice from the City, responsible parties shall submit a "Letter of Intent" which confirms whether the building or structure will be demolished or rehabilitated in accordance with this Section;
b. Within thirty (30) calendar days of notice from the City, responsible party shall submit all required applications, plans, supporting documents, and fees to the Planning and Building Department either to obtain a demolition permit or to obtain all required building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical permits for the rehabilitation of the vacant building or structure for its approved occupancy;
c. Within thirty (30) calendar days of permit issuance (and no later than sixty (60) calendar days of notice from the City unless an extension is granted by the City in writing), if demolition is the confirmed method set forth in the Letter of Intent, complete the demolition, lawfully remove and dispose of all debris resulting therefrom, and schedule, undergo, and pass a final City inspection;
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d. Within ninety (90) calendar days of permit issuance (and no later than one hundred twenty (120) calendar days of notice from the City unless an extension is granted by the City in writing), if rehabilitation is the confirmed method set forth in the Letter of Intent, complete all required rehabilitated work in accordance with City-approved plans and City-issued permits, and schedule, undergo, and pass a final City inspection.

8.37.040 Security standards for vacant properties
A. Every responsible party of any real property, building, structure, and/or tenant space that is vacant shall maintain said property, building, and/or structure, or portion thereof, closed, locked, and secured in such a manner that prevents unauthorized access and/or entry.

B. Fencing of vacant properties. Vacant properties shall be secured against unauthorized entry as set forth in this Section. Any fencing installed at vacant properties shall be maintained in a safe and aesthetically pleasing manner. Fencing that is deteriorated, dilapidated, torn, or with posters, graffiti, or similar decoration or markings thereon (unless otherwise required by law or authorized by this Code) shall be prohibited.

1. Fencing of properties vacant for 90 calendar days. Responsible parties shall install fencing around any real property that has been vacant for 90 consecutive calendar days in adherence to the standards set forth in this section.

2. General standards for all vacant properties. Fencing installed pursuant to this section shall be self-supporting and shall be view obscuring so as to provide minimum visibility of the vacant property.

3. Undeveloped properties. In addition to other standards set forth in this Section, fencing erected on or around undeveloped vacant properties shall adhere to the following standards:
a. Fencing shall be composed of decorative iron, vinyl fencing, or material as approved by the Planning and Building
Department following review of the precise fencing location, height, and materials; and
b. Fencing shall be forty-eight (48) inches high on or around any portion of the real property that abuts or is adjacent to a street, sidewalk, alley, or other public right-of-way.

4. Developed properties. In addition to other standards set forth in this Section, fencing erected on or around developed properties shall adhere to the following standards:

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a. Fencing shall be composed of decorative iron, vinyl fencing, or material as approved by the Planning and Building
Department following review of the precise fencing location, height, and materials; and
b. Fencing shall be six (6) feet high at minimum on or around any portion of the real property that abuts or is adjacent to a street, sidewalk, alley, or other public right-of-way, or that abuts any developed or undeveloped vacant property.

Fencing more than seven (7) feet in height shall require plans, permits, and inspections in accordance with Title 15
(Buildings and Construction) of the Paramount Municipal Code.

C. Boarding of openings to vacant buildings, structures, and tenant spaces.

No window or door, or other opening to a vacant building or structure, shall be boarded without prior written approval of the Building Official (or designee thereof) and when such approval has been granted, the boarding of any window, door, or other opening shall be completed in accordance with the standards identified in this chapter.

1. Boarding of openings to structures vacant for 30 consecutive calendar days. All doors, windows, vents, crawl spaces, and other openings to buildings and structures that have been vacant for thirty (30) consecutive calendar days shall be boarded in adherence to the standards set forth in this Section. Only exterior-grade screws and round-head plated carriage bolts shall be used in the boarding of any door, window, or other opening of a vacant building or structure. Nails shall not be used.

2. Sheeting material. Unless specified herein or otherwise approved by the Planning and Building Director, responsible parties shall board and secure all doors, windows, vents, crawl spaces, and other openings to vacant buildings and structures with approved sheeting material, and shall install such material in a manner intended to provide an appearance approximating glass in the window casings, and consistent in appearance with the surrounding surface in the case of all other openings that require securing. As used in this Chapter, "sheeting material" shall mean a minimum of ¼-inch thick clear shatter-proof polycarbonate material with strength capable of sustaining impact without breaking or shattering, absent excessive force.

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with approved steel screening material. except as set forth in this Chapter.

4. Steel screening shall be perforated to allow for light and ventilation; and steel screening shall be painted a consistent neutral color.

5. Exterior access door. Responsible parties may maintain access to the interior of any vacant building or structure by means of one exterior access door by securing said access door by using:
a. A solid core wood or steel door with no windows or other openings in the door; or,
b. Hinged sheeting material (as defined in Section 8.37.040(C)) attached to the door entry with three case hardened strap hinges of the type specified by the Building Official and at least two case hardened hasps and minimum two-inch case
hardened padlock of a type approved by the Building Official.

D. Security patrol services required. In addition to all other requirements of this Chapter, responsible parties of any real property, building, structure (or portion thereof), that has been vacant for at least one hundred eighty (180) consecutive calendar days shall provide security personnel (fully licensed, registered, and bonded as required by State and local law) as follows:

1. Security patrol services that drive by and inspect the real property for unlawful activity (including unauthorized entry) at least once every 12 hours if there have been five (5) or fewer instances of graffiti, unauthorized entry, or other violations of this Chapter in the preceding thirty (30) day period;

2. Onsite security services during the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. if there have been more than five (5) instances of graffiti, unauthorized entry, or other violations of this Chapter in the preceding thirty (30) day period; or,

3. Onsite security services twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week if there have been more than ten (10) instances of graffiti, unauthorized entry, or other violations of this Chapter in the preceding thirty (30) day period.

8.37.050 Authority of Directors of Planning and Building and Public Safety - appeal
A. Alternative methods of securing vacant building or structure. Upon application by the owner of any vacant property, building, structure, or tenant space, and a showing that the requirements for boarding and ORDINANCE NO. 1209

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securing a vacant building or structure imposed pursuant to this Section are impractical, the Planning and Building Director or Public Safety Director may permit alternate methods of securing a vacant building or structure so as to achieve substantial compliance with this Chapter. The approval of an alternative method of securing a building or structure does not relieve a responsible party of the obligation to otherwise secure any vacant property, building, structure, or tenant space to prevent unauthorized entry, nor to comply with all other requirements and obligations of this Chapter.

B. The proposed redevelopment of a property, building, structure, or tenant space does not constitute sufficient grounds for demonstrating that the boarding and security requirements of this Chapter are impractical unless the City has already approved plans and issued permits for the redevelopment of the property, building, or structure, and the responsible party attests in writing that the construction/redevelopment is scheduled to start in thirty (30) days or less.

C. Additional requirements for the boarding, securing, and maintenance of a vacant property, building, structure, or tenant space. In addition to the specific maintenance and security requirements provided in this Chapter, the Planning and Building Director or Public Safety Director (or designees thereof) shall have the authority to require responsible parties for vacant properties subject to the provisions of this Chapter to implement additional maintenance and security measures in order to effectuate the purpose of this Chapter and protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the public, including, but not limited to, security lighting, increasing the frequency of onsite inspections, employment of an onsite security guard, and/or posting of additional signage at the subject property.

D. In making any decision to impose additional requirements, the Directors of Planning and Building and/or Public Safety may rely upon reports from any City division or department that, in its current condition, the property constitutes a danger to the public health, safety, and welfare or that the property has become an attractive nuisance or public nuisance, and that the current maintenance and security requirements are insufficient to terminate the nuisance or other illegal activity.

E. Additional requirements shall be considered for any vacant property where there has been confirmed more than five (5) instances of graffiti, unauthorized entry, or other violations of this Chapter in any thirty (30) day period.

F. Appeal. Any responsible party may request a hearing before the City Manager (or designee thereof) in order to challenge or appeal the imposition of any additional maintenance and/or security requirements pursuant to this Section, in accordance with the requirements, procedures, and provisions of Chapter 1.08 of this Code. Responsible parties shall not have any right ORDINANCE NO. 1209

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to appeal the application of the maintenance or security requirements otherwise set forth in this Chapter (including those set forth in Sections

8.37.030 and 8.37.040).

8.37.060 Recordation of transfer of loan/deed of trust.

A. Within ten (10) calendar days following the purchase or transfer of a loan or deed of trust secured by real property, the new beneficiary and trustee shall record with the Los Angeles County Recorder's office an assignment of rents or similar document that lists the name of the person purchasing or acquiring the loan or deed of trust and the mailing address and contact telephone number of the new beneficiary and trustee responsible for receiving payment associated with the loan or deed of trust. This requirement shall not apply to the sale or transfer of a property when such sale or transfer does not include the sale or transfer of any loan or deed of trust associated with such property.

B. Within ten (10) calendar days following the change of a trustee in a deed of trust secured by real property, the beneficiary shall record with the Los Angeles County Recorder's office a Substitution of Trustee or similar document that lists the name of all new trustees, as well as the mailing address and contact telephone number and email address of all.

8.37.070 Inspection and registration - Fees.

A. Any beneficiary or trustee who holds, or has an interest in, a deed of trust on a property in foreclosure (as these terms are defined by this chapter), located within the City of Paramount shall register the real property with the City on City-approved forms and shall pay an initial registration fee and annual monitoring fee as set by resolution of the City Council. If the beneficiary or trustee issues a Notice of Default after the effective date of this ordinance, they shall perform an inspection, register the real property, and otherwise adhere to all restrictions and requirements set forth in Subsections 8.37.070(B) through 8.37.070(I). If the beneficiary or trustee issues a Notice of Default prior to the effective date of this ordinance, and such Notice of Default has not been rescinded as of the effective date of this ordinance, the beneficiary or trustee shall inspect such property within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this ordinance, and shall register said property as set forth in Subsection 8.37.070(B) and otherwise adhere to all restrictions and requirements set forth in Subsections 8.37.070(B) through 8.37.070(I).

The registration requirement described in this section shall also apply to property that has been the subject of a foreclosure sale where the title was transferred to the beneficiary of a deed of trust involved in the foreclosure and any properties transferred under a deed in lieu of foreclosure and/or sale.

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B. Any beneficiary or trustee who holds a deed of trust on real property located within the City of Paramount shall, within ten (10) calendar days of recordation of a Notice of Default with the Los Angeles County Recorder's office, perform an inspection of said real property. If the real property is found to be abandoned or shows evidence of vacancy (as these terms are defined by this chapter), the beneficiary and trustee shall register the real property with the City, on City-approved forms, within ten (10) calendar days of the inspection and shall pay an initial registration fee and annual monitoring fee as set by resolution of the City Council.

C. If the property is occupied at the time of the initial inspection but a Notice of Default or Notice of Trustee's Sale remains current in connection therewith, it shall be inspected by the beneficiary and trustee every subsequent calendar month until:

1. The trustor or other party remedies the default;

2. The foreclosure is completed and ownership is transferred now to a new owner who is not the former beneficiary or trustee; or

3. The real property is found to be vacant or shows signs of vacancy, at which time the beneficiary and trustee shall register the real property with the City within ten (10) calendar days of said inspection.

The beneficiary or trustee shall submit to the City, on a City-approved form, proof of inspection within ten (10) calendar days of the first day of the subsequent calendar month.

D. The beneficiary and trustee shall register with the City any real property which is currently undeveloped or becomes vacant or shows evidence of vacancy after a foreclosure where the title was transferred to the beneficiary of a deed of trust involved in the foreclosure and any property which becomes vacant or shows evidence of vacancy after being transferred under a deed in lieu of foreclosure/sale. Registration shall be filed on Cityapproved forms within ten (10) calendar days of the inspection demonstrating the vacancy or the evidence of vacancy.

E. The registration forms, as established by the City Manager (or designee thereof) shall contain, at a minimum, the following information:

1. Name and street/office address (not a P.O. Box) and, if different, the mailing address of each beneficiary and trustee;

2. A direct contact name, telephone number, and email address for the person handling the deed of trust and/or foreclosure;
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3. The name, street address, telephone number, and email address of a local property management service provider responsible for the security and maintenance of the real property, as well as identical information for all realtors who have been engaged to market the real property;

4. A Statement of Intent that provides the following information:
a. The expected period of vacancy.
b. A detailed plan for the regular maintenance and security of the real property during the period of vacancy.
c. A timetable for the lawful reoccupancy of the real property, or for the rehabilitation or demolition of the structures thereon;

5. Address and Assessor Parcel Number of the subject property;

6. Authorization and consent for City Officials to enter onto the vacant proper subject to the registration requirement to remove all unauthorized persons thereon, and to otherwise ensure compliance with the provisions of this Chapter or any other applicable law; and,

7. Any other information as the Planning and Building Director (or designee thereof) may require and as set forth on the registration form.

F. Persons required to register real property pursuant to this chapter shall keep such property registered and shall comply with all security and maintenance requirements of this chapter (as well as other provisions of this Code) for the entire time such property is subject to this chapter. Persons required to register real property pursuant to this chapter shall also report in writing to the City any change of information contained in the registration within ten (10) calendar days of the change.

G. When real property subject to registration pursuant to this chapter becomes occupied or title is transferred to another responsible party, the beneficiary, trustee and/or prior responsible party shall notify the City in writing within ten (10) calendar days of the property's occupancy or the transfer of title.

H. In such instance where title to an abandoned or vacant real property that was subject to registration pursuant to the provisions of this chapter has been transferred to another responsible party, the new responsible party shall re-register the real property with the City on City-approved forms within ten (10) calendar days of the transfer. Re-registration forms shall contain, at a minimum, all of the information required by subsection E of this section.

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Paramount City Council
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