PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING
DECEMBER 16, 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 6:04 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City
Hall, 16400 Colorado Avenue, Paramount,
California.
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:
Diana Lopez, Paramount Teen Leadership Alliance
led the pledge of allegiance.
INVOCATION: Pastor Ken Korver, Emmanuel Church delivered the invocation.
ROLL CALL OF
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Present: Councilmember Isabel Aguayo
Councilmember Annette C. Delgadillo
Councilmember Vilma Cuellar Stallings
Vice Mayor Brenda Olmos
Mayor Peggy Lemons
STAFF PRESENT: John Moreno, City Manager
Nicholas R. Ghirelli, City Attorney
Grissel Chavez, Assistant City Manager
Lana Dich, Finance Director
Adriana Figueroa, Public Works Director
Yecenia Guillen, Community Services Director
John King, Planning Director
Margarita Matson, Public Safety Director
Heidi Luce, City Clerk
Leslie Arias, Community Services Manager
Danny Elizarraras, Management Analyst
Pauline Jauregui, Comms & Engagement Manager
Ivan Reyes, Associate Planner
PRESENTATIONS
1. VIDEO
Veterans Day Event
CF 39.7
A video highlighting the City’s Veterans Day Event
held on November 11,2025 was shared.
2. PRESENTATION
Paramount Spirit Award
CF 39.7
This item was continued to January 13, 2026.
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3. CERTIFICATE OF
RECOGNITION
Fall 2025 Special Event
Volunteers
CF 39.6
Mayor Lemons, on behalf of the City Council,
presented certificates of recognition to the following
groups and organizations that provided volunteer
services at the City’s Fall 2025 special events:
Paramount High School Senior Campus Cheer;
Paramount Teen Leadership Alliance (PTLA);
Paramount High School Senior Campus AVID
Paramount High School Senior Campus Leo’s Club;
Paramount High School Senior Campus Corsairs;
Paramount Youth Baseball (PYB); Paramount
Youth Soccer; MUSA; Weber Metals; and Air
Products
4. CERTIFICATION OF
RECOGNITION
Latinas Art Foundation
2025 Dia De Los Muertos
Event
CF 39.6
A video highlighting the 2025 Dia de los Muertos
Xantolo event was shared. Following the video,
Mayor Lemons, on behalf of the City Council,
presented a certificate of recognition to Latinas Art
Foundation for all they did in support of the event.
5. ORAL REPORT
City of Paramount Retiree
Talya Mobley – 26 Years
CF 39.7
The City Council recognized recent retiree Talya
Mobley for her 26 years of dedicated service to the
City of Paramount.
At 6:30 p.m., Mayor Lemons recessed the City
Council meeting for a brief break.
Mayor Lemons called the meeting back to order at
6:43 p.m.
CF 10.4 CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMENT UPDATES
There were no public comment updates.
CF 10.3 PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Vice Mayor Olmos 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, Delgadillo,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Olmos;
and Mayor Lemons
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
6. APPROVAL
Minutes of November 18
(Workshop) and
November 18, 2025
Approved.
7. APPROVAL
Register of Demands
November 2025
CF 47.2
Approved 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
1) Approved the plans and specifications as
detailed in the bid documents, with respect to
design criteria; 2) Found the project exempt from
CEQA; and 3) Awarded the contract for the Alley
Improvements project to Gentry Brothers, Inc.,
Irwindale, California, in the amount of $359,875 and
authorized the Mayor or her designee to execute
the agreement.
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9. APPROVAL
Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU)
with TreePeople, Inc. for
the Urban Forest
Expansion Project USDA
Forest Service Urban and
Community Forestry
Program
CF 43.1317
Approved the Memorandum of Understanding with
TreePeople, Inc. for the Urban Forest Expansion
Project; and authorized 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
CF 43.1318
Approved the First Amendment to the Agreement
with RAMS for accounting assistance for year-end
closing in the amount of $18,525 and authorized 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
CF 70.3
Adopted Ordinance No. 1209
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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
CF 43.1227 and 43.1188
A. 1) Appropriated $23,400 in Capital Project
Funds to the Civic Center Fountain Upgrade
project (City Project No. 9276); and 2) Approved
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 authorized the
City Manager, or designee, to execute the
Amendment.
B. 1) Appropriated $12,900 in Capital Project
Funds to the Progress Park Plaza Exterior
Improvement project (City Project No. 9352);
and 2) Approved 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 authorized the City
Manager, or designee, to execute the
Amendment.
13. RECEIVE AND FILE
Review of City Council
Permit for Live
Entertainment (Karaoke:
Panataratt Kate
Tirathananon/Cate’s
Corner) - 8400 Alondra
Boulevard
CF 75.4
Received and filed 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)
CF 43.1319
1) Appropriated $150,000 in Measure A Funds
(235) for this expense; and 2) Approved 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 authorized the Mayor or her
designee to execute the agreement.
15. APPROVAL
Acceptance of Parcel Map
No. 084713 (15538
Colorado Avenue)
CF 105 Map No. 084713
Approved Parcel Map No. 084713 and authorized
the City Clerk to execute the map on behalf of the
City of Paramount.
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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
CF 43.1214
Approved 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 authorized the City
Manager to execute the amendment.
17. APPROVAL
Agreement with End Point
Wireless for Additional
Security Camera Systems
CF 43.1320
1) Approved a budget adjustment of $45,250 to the
Capital Project Fund (112) to fund the additional
cost of the security camera installations; 2)
Approved 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) Authorized
the City Manager or his designee to make final nonmonetary changes to the agreement necessary to meet City Attorney approval; and 4) Directed staff to
proceed with the installation of the additional
equipment as part of the Citywide Security System
project.
OLD BUSINESS
18. RECEIVE AND FILE
Resident Survey Results
for Hayter Avenue Traffic
Calming Measures
CF 98
Public Works Director Figueroa gave the report and
presented a PowerPoint presentation providing the
result of the resident survey for the Hayter Avenue
traffic calming measures.
Following brief discussion, the report was received
and filed, 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.
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NEW BUSINESS
19. ORAL REPORT
Los Angeles County
Sanitation District
(LACSD) Presentation on
Changes to Sewer Rate
Fees
CF 61
Martha Tremblay, Assistant Chief Engineer for the
Los Angeles County Sanitation District gave the
report and presented a PowerPoint presentation
providing information on the proposed increase for
sewer rate fees.
Brief discussion ensued concerning the proposed
increase in sewer rate fees. In response to an
inquiry from Vice Mayor Olmos, Ms. Tremblay
explained how the rate increase was determined
noting that it has been four years since the last
increase.
20. APPROVAL
Crisis Communications
Plan
CF 39.2
Communications and Engagement Manager
Jauregui and communications consultant Sarah
Madsen with Tripepi Smith gave the report and
presented a PowerPoint presentation.
Brief discussion ensued concerning including a
template to address issues pertaining to industrial
fires. Mayor Lemons commented that this is a
template for how and when to communicate but
there is still a need to set up communication
infrastructure at the grass roots level in the
neighborhoods.
It was moved by Councilmember Cuellar Stallings
and seconded by Councilmember Delgadillo to
approve the Crisis Communication Plan as the City
of Paramount’s formal crisis communication
framework as presented. The motion was passed
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Aguayo, Delgadillo,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Olmos;
and Mayor Lemons
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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21. PUBLIC HEARING
APPROVAL
Amendment to the
Settlement Agreement
with Falcon Fuels Inc.
CF 43.1061
Finance Director Dich gave the report
recommending an adjustment to the City’s existing
agreement with Falcon Fuels to modify the tax
revenue sharing percentage.
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 Delgadillo to close the
public hearing. The motion was passed by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Aguayo, Delgadillo,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Olmos;
and Mayor Lemons
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
It was moved by Councilmember Cuellar Stallings
and seconded by Councilmember Delgadillo to
authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to
execute an amendment to the existing settlement
agreement with Falcon Fuels as outlined in the
agenda report. The motion was passed by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Aguayo, Delgadillo,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Olmos;
and Mayor Lemons
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
22. PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE 1210
Approving Zone Change
No. 253, changing the
official Zoning Map of the
City of Paramount from RM (Multiple-Family
Residential) to PD-PS
(Planned Development
with Performance
Associate Planner Reyes 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 Councilmember Cuellar
Stallings and seconded by Councilmember
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Standards) at 15529
Colorado Avenue and
making a finding of
exemption under the
California Environmental
Quality Act.
CF 109 ZC No. 253
Delgadillo to close the public hearing. The motion
was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Aguayo, Delgadillo,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Olmos;
and Mayor Lemons
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
It was moved by Councilmember Aguayo and
seconded by Councilmember Delgadillo to read by
title only, waive further reading, introduce
Ordinance No. 1210, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 178, THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE,
APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 253,
CHANGING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF PARAMOUNT FROM R-M (MULTIPLEFAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO PD-PS (PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT WITH PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS) AT 15529 COLORADO AVENUE IN
THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT," and place it on the
January 13, 2026 agenda for adoption. The motion
was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Aguayo, Delgadillo,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Olmos;
and Mayor Lemons
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
23. PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE 1211
Approving Zoning
Ordinance Text
Amendment No. 39 to
amend Title 17 of the
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.
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Paramount Municipal
Code regarding the
prohibition of short-term
rentals and making a
finding of exemption
under the California
Environmental Quality Act
CF 109 ZOTA No. 39
There being no one in the audience wishing to
testify, it was moved by Vice Mayor Olmos and
seconded by Councilmember Aguayo to close the
public hearing. The motion was passed by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Aguayo, Delgadillo,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Olmos;
and Mayor Lemons
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
It was moved by Councilmember Cuellar Stallings
and seconded by Councilmember Delgadillo to read
by title only, waive further reading, introduce
Ordinance No. 1211, " AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT,
APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT
AMENDMENT NO. 39, AMENDING SECTION
17.04.010 (DEFINITIONS); ADDING
SUBSECTIONS 17.08.020(L), 17.12.020(M), AND
17.16.040(N); AMENDING SUBSECTIONS
17.24.020(A)(40) AND 17.28.020(22); ADDING
SECTIONS 17.44.200 AND 17.44.690; AND
ADDING SUBSECTION 17.72.150(B) TO TITLE 17
OF THE PARAMOUNT MUNICIPAL CODE,
PROHIBITING SHORT-TERM RENTALS
CITYWIDE," and place it on the January 13, 2026
agenda for adoption. The motion was passed by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Aguayo, Delgadillo,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Olmos;
and Mayor Lemons
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
24. RECEIVE AND FILE
Driveway Expansion
Program Guidelines
CF 91
Planning Director King gave the report and
presented a PowerPoint presentation providing a
detailed overview of the proposed Driveway
Expansion Program Guidelines. The report was
received and filed.
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25. PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE 1213 &
RESOLUTION 25:041
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
(CommercialManufacturing) zone; and
making a finding of
exemption under the
California Environmental
Quality Act.
CF
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 Councilmember
Cuellar Stallings and seconded by Councilmember
Aguayo to close the public hearing.
AYES: Councilmembers Aguayo, Delgadillo,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Olmos;
and Mayor Lemons
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
It was moved by Vice Mayor Olmos and seconded
by Councilmember Delgadillo to adopt Resolution
No. 25:041, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT TO
REPLACE THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES WITH
COMMERCIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES.” The
motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Aguayo, Delgadillo,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Olmos;
and Mayor Lemons
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
It was moved by Councilmember Cuellar Stallings
and seconded by Councilmember Delgadillo to read
by title only, waive further reading, introduce
Ordinance No. 1213, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING
ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 37,
AMENDING SECTION 17.24.050
(DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN GENERAL),
AND ADDING SECTION 17.28.110
(DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN GENERAL) OF
TITLE 17 OF THE PARAMOUNT MUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT OF
REGULATIONS FOR ARCHITECTURAL
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GUIDELINES OF THE C-3 (GENERAL
COMMERCIAL) ZONE WITH COMMERCIAL
DESIGN GUIDELINES AND ESTABLISHING
COMMERCIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES AS A
REQUIREMENT OF THE C- M (COMMERCIALMANUFACTURING) ZONE IN THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT; AND MAKING A FINDING OF
EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT," and place it on
the January 13, 2026 agenda for adoption. The
motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Aguayo, Delgadillo,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Olmos;
and Mayor Lemons
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
26. PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE 1212 &
RESOLUTION 25:042
(This item to be
continued.)
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)
CF 30.8
Mayor Lemons opened the public hearing and
asked for a motion to continue the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Cuellar Stallings
and seconded by Councilmember Aguayo to
continue consideration of this item to the January
27, 2026 City Council meeting. The motion was
passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Aguayo, Delgadillo,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Olmos;
and Mayor Lemons
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE PARAMOUNT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - CONSENT
CALENDAR
It was moved by Vice Mayor Olmos and seconded
by Councilmember Aguayo to approve Consent
Calendar Item SA1 as shown below. The motion
was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Aguayo, Delgadillo,
Cuellar Stallings; Vice Mayor Olmos;
and Mayor Lemons
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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
CF 12.1
Adopted Resolution No. SAPRA 25:002
COMMENTS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
City Council
Vice Mayor Olmos praised staff for all the amazing
holiday events. She also commented on her
attendance at the Grocery Outlet Grand Opening
and the Women’s Club Toy Drive events. Lastly,
she wished her colleagues, staff and the community
happy holidays and happy birthday to
Councilmember Delgadillo
Councilmember Delgadillo expressed sincere
appreciation to staff for their teamwork in making
the holiday events a magical experience for the
community. Lastly, she wished the community a
very Merry Christmas.
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Councilmember Cuellar Stallings commented on
her attendance at the annual tree lighting, Santa
Train and Snow Fest events. She thanked staff and
the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies for all
they do for the community, especially during the
holiday events. Lastly, she wished everyone a
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Councilmember Aguayo commented that the
holiday events in Paramount are incredible and
thanked staff for all they did to create such
wonderful events for the community. Lastly, she
wished everyone happy holidays and Merry
Christmas.
Mayor Lemons expressed appreciation to staff for
the wonderful holiday events including the Senior
Thanksgiving luncheon and thank you breakfast for
the MUSA volunteers. She also thanked the
Chamber of Commerce and Women’s Club for
bringing Christmas joy to the children of Paramount.
She congratulated staff for their amazing teamwork
in making the holiday events possible. She also
commented on her attendance at the grand opening
of Celt Salt, a new business in the community. She
reported that SEAACA will be starting the search for
a new executive director. She also thanked the City
Manger for all he does. Lastly, she wished
Councilmember Aguayo and Councilmember
Delgadillo a very happy birthday.
Staff
City Manager Moreno expressed appreciation for
the City Council’s support of staff. He also
commented that Sol Bejarano will be leaving the
City after 20 years to take promotional opportunity
with another City. Lastly, he wish everyone a Merry
Christmas!
At 7:57 p.m. Mayor Lemons recessed the meeting
to closed session to discuss the matter listed below
under the Closed Session Agenda.
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APPROVED: January 13, 2026
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL --
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to
paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9:
One (1) potential case involving Paramount’s atlarge election districts under the California Voting Rights Act
Mayor Lemons called the meeting back to order in
open session at 8:26 p.m.
City Attorney Ghirelli reported that the City Council
met in closed session to discuss the matter listed
above and there was no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
City Council, Mayor Lemons adjourned the meeting
at 8:27 p.m. The next meeting will be held on
January 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chamber at City Hall, 16400 Colorado Ave.,
Paramount, CA.
/s/ Peggy Lemons
Peggy Lemons, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Heidi Luce
Heidi Luce, City Clerk