Paramount City Council
January 13, 2026

Agenda
City Council
January 13, 2026
Regular Meeting - City Hall Council Chamber - 6:00 PM
16400 Colorado Avenue Paramount, CA 90723 (562) 220-2000 www.paramountcity.gov

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CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Peggy Lemons
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Lucy Haze, Acting President
Paramount Women’s Club
INVOCATION: Irene Ramirez, Associate Pastor, Chapel of Change

ROLL CALL OF
COUNCILMEMBERS:

Councilmember Isabel Aguayo
Councilmember Annette C. Delgadillo
Councilmember Vilma Cuellar Stallings
Vice Mayor Brenda Olmos
Mayor Peggy Lemons
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RESENTATIONS

1. VIDEO 2025 WINTER HOLIDAY EVENTS

2. PRESENTATION PARAMOUNT SPIRIT AWARD

3. CERTIFICATE OF

RECOGNITION
2025 HOLIDAY HOME DECORATING CONTEST WINNERS

4. PRESENTATION MILITARY BANNER RECIPIENT

5. PRESENTATION CITY OF PARAMOUNT RETIREE – DAN MARTIN – 11 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 DECEMBER 16, 2025
Recommended Action: Approve the City Council meeting minutes of December 16, 2025.

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

8. ORDINANCE
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 (MULTIPLE-FAMILY

RESIDENTIAL) TO PD-PS (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT WITH
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS) AT 15529 COLORADO AVENUE

IN THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT
Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 1210.

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9. ORDINANCE
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
Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 1211.

10. ORDINANCE
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 GUIDELINES OF THE C-3 (GENERAL

COMMERCIAL) ZONE WITHCOMMERCIAL DESIGN

GUIDELINES AND ESTABLISHING COMMERCIAL DESIGN
GUIDELINES AS A REQUIREMENT OF THE CM (COMMERCIALMANUFACTURING) ZONE IN THE CITY OFPARAMOUNT; AND

MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 1213.

11. APPROVAL CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENTS FOR RAPID RESPONSE

SUPPORT RELATING TO THE RECENT CYBERSECURITY
INCIDENT: APPROVAL OF THIRD AMENDMENT TO

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH INFINITY

TECHNOLOGIES AND RATIFICATION OF AGREEMENTS WITH

CONSTANGY, BROOKS, SMITH & PROPHETTE AND

CYBERREASON
Recommended Action: 1) Approve a budget adjustment in the amount of $203,400 necessary to fund the services provided in response to the cybersecurity incident; 2) Approve the Third Amendment to the Agreement with Infinity Technologies for related cybersecurity incident response and investigation/restoration services and authorize the City Manager to execute the
amendment; and 3) Ratify the executed contracts with Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete LLP (Constangy) and Cybereason for related legal counsel and forensics investigation services.

12. APPROVAL DRIVEWAY EXPANSION PROGRAM GUIDELINES
Recommended Action: Approve the Driveway Expansion Program guidelines.

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13. ORDINANCE
1214

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PARAMOUNT AMENDING CHAPTERS 8.01.010 AND 8.04.040

OF THE PARAMOUNT MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING

INCORPORATION OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY HEALTH

AND SAFETY CODE
Recommended Action: Introduce Ordinance No. 1214 and set a public hearing date of February 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. for consideration of adoption of Ordinance No. 1214.

14. ORDINANCE
1215

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

OF THE PARAMOUNT MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING

INCORPORATION OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY TRAFFIC
CODE
Recommended Action: Introduce Ordinance No. 1215 and set a public hearing date of February 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. for consideration of adoption of Ordinance No. 1215.

15. APPROVAL AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH HAMILTON ARCHITECTS, INC.

Recommended Action: 1) Approve and authorize the City
Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 with Hamilton Architects, Inc., extending the term through October 1, 2026, for the completion of the design services and construction documents of the Paramount Saw Historical Museum/Community Meeting Room Project, (CIP Project No. 9550).

NEW BUSINESS

16. REPORT ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for Fiscal Year (FY) ending June 30, 2025, and related communications.

17. ORAL REPORT SENATE BILL 79 OVERVIEW AND IMPLEMENTATION OPTIONS

18. APPROVAL PROPOSED 2026 CITY SPECIAL AND HOLIDAY EVENTS

SCHEDULE
Recommended Action: Approve or modify the proposed dates for the City’s 2026 Special and Holiday Events schedule.

19. APPROVAL AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ADOPT-AHIGHWAY MAINTENANCE CORPORATION FOR ADOPT-AHIGHWAY SERVICES Agenda January 13, 2026
Regular Meeting City Council Page 5
Recommended Action: Approve Amendment No. 4 to the
agreement with Adopt-A-Highway Maintenance Corporation and authorize the Mayor or her designee to execute the amendment.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY NEW BUSINESS
NONE.

COMMENTS/COMMITTEE REPORTS

CLOSED SESSION

THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
Government Code Section 54957
Consultation with Mohammad Ahmed, Contract IT Manager

ADJOURNMENT
To an adjourned meeting on January 27, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. in the Auditorium at Clearwater Building, 16401 Paramount Blvd., Paramount, CA
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To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Heidi Luce, City Clerk
Date: January 13, 2026
SUBJECT: 2025 WINTER HOLIDAY EVENTS
A video highlighting the 2025 Winter Holiday events will be shared.

To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Heidi Luce, City Clerk
Date: January 13, 2026
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: John King, AICP, Planning and Building
Director
Date: January 13, 2026
SUBJECT: 2025 HOLIDAY HOME DECORATING CONTEST WINNERS
The City Council will recognize the 2025 Holiday Home Decorating Contest Winners.  First Place 13809 Façade Avenue Perez Family
 Second Place 13814 Florine Avenue Olmos Family
 Third Place 15126 Rancho Clemente Drive Cortez Family To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Yecenia Guillen, Community Services
Director
Date: January 13, 2026
SUBJECT: MILITARY BANNER RECIPIENT
The following military service member will be presented with a replica copy of the banner being placed on the Boulevard of Heroes.
• Andrew Omar Garcia, U.S. Army
To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Grissel Chavez, Assistant City Manager
Nicole Lopez, Human Resources Manager
Date: January 13, 2026
SUBJECT: CITY OF PARAMOUNT RETIREE – DAN MARTIN – 11 YEARS The City Council will recognize recent retiree Dan Martin for his dedicated service to the City of Paramount.

To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Heidi Luce, City Clerk
Date: January 13, 2026
SUBJECT: MINUTES OF DECEMBER 16, 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 December 16, 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 December 16, 2025.

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.

Minutes of an Adjourned Meeting of the

PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
December 16, 2025; Page 11

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
Minutes of an Adjourned Meeting of the

PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
December 16, 2025; Page 12
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
Minutes of an Adjourned Meeting of the

PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
December 16, 2025; Page 13

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.

Minutes of an Adjourned Meeting of the

PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
December 16, 2025; Page 14
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.

Minutes of an Adjourned Meeting of the

PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
December 16, 2025; Page 15

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.

Peggy Lemons, Mayor
ATTEST:

Heidi Luce, City Clerk
To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Lana Dich, Finance Director
Date: January 13, 2026
SUBJECT: REGISTER OF DEMANDS – DECEMBER 2025 (CITY)

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

DISCUSSION
Attached is the Register of Demands for December 2025.

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 Register of Demands for December 2025.

Check Number Vendor Name Amount Description

CITY OF PARAMOUNT

FINAL CHECK REGISTER
December 31, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
341071 4 IMPRINT 1,774.72 CP - SHOPPING UNDER THE LIGHTS Vendor Total 1,774.72
341121 A & G FENCE AND SUPPLY SALES 2,495.00 CIP - FENCE INSTALL (CITY HALL) 2,394.55 CIP-FENCE INSTALL (GARFIELD/PETTERSON)
Vendor Total 4,889.55
340967 A PLUS PORTABLE SERVICES 694.18 CSR - SANTA SNOWFEST EVENT 694.18 CP - SHOPPING UNDER THE LIGHTS
Vendor Total 1,388.36
341122 A Y NURSERY, INC. 59.81 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES Vendor Total 59.81
340944 ACC BUSINESS 802.58 IT - CH SECONDARY FIBER INTERNET (11/25 Vendor Total 802.58
340968 ACE BUSINESS MACHINES, INC 150.00 FIN - EQUIPMENT MNTC SVCS (12/25-12/26) Vendor Total 150.00
340969 ADELE'S OF HOLLYWOOD LLC 340.00 CP - CHRISTMAS TRAIN EVENT Vendor Total 340.00
341096 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CO-OP 3,303.12 CSR - TAXI TRANSIT SVCS (10/25) 2,771.36 CSR - TAXI TRANSIT SVCS (9/25)
Vendor Total 6,074.48
341025 ADOPT A HIGHWAY 5,356.13 PW - LITTER REMOVAL SVCS (10/25) Vendor Total 5,356.13
341158 AEF SYSTEMS CONSULTING, INC 827.75 FIN - ERP CONSULTANT SVCS (11/25) Vendor Total 827.75
341064 AGUILAR, MAYRA 28.84 PS - YAL SUPPLIES (11/24)
Vendor Total 28.84
341123 AIRGAS 31.18 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES

30.50 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 61.68
340945 ALIN PARTY SUPPLY CO. 55.56 HR - EMPLOYEE THANKSGIVING EVENT 341026 74.42 CSR - PEP SUPPLIES

23.13 CSR - ADAPTIVE RECREATION SUPPLIES

22.97 CP - VETERANS CELEBRATION EVENT
341124 153.75 HR - EMPLOYEE CHRISTMAS EVENT
Vendor Total 329.83
341169 ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES 20,442.39 PS - CROSSING GUARD SVCS (11/9 - 11/22) Vendor Total 20,442.39
340970 ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES,INC 1,057.50 SPECIAL EVENT INSURANCE (7/25 - 9/25) Vendor Total 1,057.50
341125 ALPHA POWDER COAT LLC 1,200.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS 680.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS
450.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS
425.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS
Vendor Total 2,755.00
340946 AMBIENT PRO, LLC 53,012.00 CP - TREE LIGHTING EVENT 340947 10,570.00 CP - TREE LIGHTING EVENT
340948 9,460.00 CP - TREE LIGHTING EVENT
Vendor Total 73,042.00

Check Number Vendor Name Amount Description

CITY OF PARAMOUNT

FINAL CHECK REGISTER
December 31, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
341126 AMERICAN CAMPER SHELLS 2,326.10 PW - VEHICLE MNTC SVCS Vendor Total 2,326.10
341127 APOLLO WOOD RECOVERY, INC 1,867.00 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES 1,867.00 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
1,867.00 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
1,867.00 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
1,258.00 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
1,258.00 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 9,984.00
341097 APRIO ADVISORY GROUP LLC 1,182.55 CSR - YOUTH LEAGUE AUDITOR Vendor Total 1,182.55
341000 ARC CONSTRUCTION INC 226,788.81 CIP - CIVIC CNTR FOUNTAIN UPGRADE 11,936.25 CIP - CIVIC CNTR FOUNTAIN UPGRADE-RET
-11,936.25 ARC CONSTRUCTION (CIP 9276 FY26)
341001 214,133.18 CIP - CITY HALL PARKING LOT
11,270.17 CIP - CITY HALL PARKING LOT-RET
-11,270.17 ARC CONSTRUCTION (CIP 9387 FY26)
341002 154,816.85 CIP-PROGRESS PLAZA EXT IMP(CPRS-RENDON) 8,148.26 CIP-PROGRESS PLAZA EXT IMP-RET
-8,148.26 ARC CONSTRUCTION (CIP 9352 FY26)
Vendor Total 595,738.84
340971 ARCTIC GLACIER USA, INC 20,643.61 CSR - SANTA SNOWFEST EVENT Vendor Total 20,643.61
341098 ARELLANO, DAVID 105.00 PW - WATER DIST CERTIFICATE (DA) Vendor Total 105.00
340949 ARTE JIMENEZ STUDIO 600.00 CSR - ADAPTIVE RECREATION SUPPLIES Vendor Total 600.00
341072 AT & T 138.39 IT - COM CTR INTERNET (12/25)
341073 85.60 IT - SPLASH PAD INTERNET (11/25)
341074 1,070.38 IT - TELEPHONE SVC (11/25)
1,197.99 PW - WATER SYSTEM SVC (11/25)
Vendor Total 2,492.36
341170 ATHENS SERVICES 84.80 PS - CLUTTER-FREE PARAMOUNT Vendor Total 84.80
341128 AUTOMATED GATE SERVICES, INC 460.00 PW - GATE REPAIR (WELL #15) Vendor Total 460.00
341003 AVANT GARDE INC 7,440.00 AS - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (RPOSD GRANT) Vendor Total 7,440.00
341129 AVI-SPL LLC 674.98 CIP - CIVIC CNTR FOUNTAIN UPGRADE Vendor Total 674.98
341027 AZTECA LANDSCAPE 3,415.00 PW - IRRIGATION REPAIRS SVCS 341130 83,975.53 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SVCS (10/25)
5,870.00 PW - IRRIGATION REPAIRS SVCS
2,700.00 PW - IRRIGATION REPAIRS SVCS
1,560.00 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SVCS
100.00 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SVCS
100.00 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SVCS
Vendor Total 97,720.53
340950 AZTECA PARTY RENTALS, INC 1,465.00 CSR - SANTA SNOWFEST EVENT Vendor Total 1,465.00

Check Number Vendor Name Amount Description

CITY OF PARAMOUNT

FINAL CHECK REGISTER
December 31, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
341004 AZTLAN ATHLETICS, LLC 7,340.00 CP - CHRISTMAS TRAIN EVENT Vendor Total 7,340.00
341131 BACKFLOW APPARATUS & VALVE 1,668.55 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES 1,668.55 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 3,337.10
18186 BANC OF AMERICA PUBLIC CAPITAL 365,126.00 PW - AMI PRINCIPAL (12/1) 270,364.73 PW - AMI INTEREST (7/25 - 11/25)
Vendor Total 635,490.73
341132 BARR COMMERCIAL DOOR REPAIR 798.75 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS (CITY HALL) Vendor Total 798.75
341133 BASE HILL INC 17,500.00 PW - JANITORIAL SVCS (10/25) Vendor Total 17,500.00
341005 BEIGHTON, DAVE 1,400.00 PS - DETECTIVE SPECIALIST (11/15-11/28) 341159 2,000.00 PS - DETECTIVE SPECIALIST (11/29-12/12) Vendor Total 3,400.00
341134 BENNETT-BOWEN LIGHTHOUSE 108.55 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SVCS

36.80 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SVCS

71.75 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 217.10
341075 BIOMETRICS4ALL, INC 180.00 HR - FINGERPRINTING SVCS (11/25) Vendor Total 180.00
341076 BLUDOT TECHNOLOGIES INC 14,740.00 AS-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT(OPEN REWARDS AP Vendor Total 14,740.00
340951 BRICIO CALVILLO VENTURES, LLC 1,275.00 CSR - PTLA SUPPLIES (WE) Vendor Total 1,275.00
1000000359 BRIDGES, MARCELINA GARCIA 100.00 PS - COMMISSIONER'S STIPENDS (MB)-11/25 Vendor Total 100.00
341171 BROKEN SPIRITS DISTILLERY LLC 6,309.94 HR - EMPLOYEE CHRISTMAS EVENT Vendor Total 6,309.94
341135 BROWN BOLT & NUT CORP. 406.34 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

55.10 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

54.84 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

39.78 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

22.70 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

22.10 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

3.43 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 604.29
341136 BROWNY PEST CONTROL 250.00 PW - STREET MNTC SVCS 125.00 PW - STREET MNTC SVCS
125.00 PW - STREET MNTC SVCS
125.00 PW - STREET MNTC SVCS
125.00 PW - STREET MNTC SVCS
125.00 PW - STREET MNTC SVCS
125.00 PW - STREET MNTC SVCS
125.00 PW - STREET MNTC SVCS
125.00 PW - STREET MNTC SVCS
Vendor Total 1,250.00

Check Number Vendor Name Amount Description

CITY OF PARAMOUNT

FINAL CHECK REGISTER
December 31, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
18188 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 124,006.35 MEDICAL INSURANCE (ACTIVE) - 12/25 11,376.00 MEDICAL INSURANCE (RETIRED) - 12/25
168.35 MEDICAL INSURANCE (ADMIN) - 12/25
18204 39,403.62 PERS RETIREMENT - PPE 11/14
18205 30,195.09 PERS RETIREMENT - PPE 11/14
18206 249.61 PERS RETIREMENT (11/25)
18207 542.19 PERS RETIREMENT (11/25)
Vendor Total 205,941.21
341077 CALMATE YOGA LLC 225.00 CSR - 55+ SENIOR FITNESS (11/25) Vendor Total 225.00
341028 CALPERS LONG-TERM CARE PROGRAM 65.38 CALPERS LTC - PPE 11/14 (AF) 341065 65.38 CALPERS LTC - PPE 11/28 (AF)
Vendor Total 130.76
340952 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC 422.47 FIN - COPIER LEASE (11/25) 134.61 FIN - COPIER LEASE TAX (11/25)
682.61 IT - COPIER LEASE (11/25)
217.50 IT - COPIER LEASE TAX (11/25)
515.72 PL - COPIER LEASE (11/25)
164.33 PL - COPIER LEASE TAX (11/25)
208.50 PS - COPIER LEASE (11/25)

66.43 PS - COPIER LEASE TAX (11/25)
1,146.84 CSR - COPIER LEASE (11/25)
365.42 CSR - COPIER LEASE TAX (11/25)
456.14 PW - COPIER LEASE (11/25)
145.34 PW - COPIER LEASE TAX (11/25)
118.40 FIN - COPIER LEASE (11/25)

37.73 FIN - COPIER LEASE TAX (11/25)
Vendor Total 4,682.04
340972 CASA ADELITA 2,622.17 CSR - SENIOR SPECIAL EVENT (11/14-WE) Vendor Total 2,622.17
341172 CASTANEDA. NINA 157.00 PS - CAT SPAY/NEUTER REBATE PROGRAM Vendor Total 157.00
341099 CELEDON, MIGUEL 355.00 PW - GYM EQUIPMENT MNTC
Vendor Total 355.00
340953 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 7,875.76 IT - INTERNET SVCS (11/25) 160.58 GEN - CITY HALL CABLE (11/25)
160.58 GEN - CITY YARD CABLE (11/25)
341173 7,894.48 IT - INTERNET SVCS (12/25)
160.58 GEN - CITY HALL CABLE (12/25)
160.58 GEN - CITY YARD CABLE (12/25)
Vendor Total 16,412.56
340973 CHINESE GOURMET TASTY 1,015.33 CP - CHRISTMAS TRAIN EVENT Vendor Total 1,015.33
340954 CHRIS WADE MUSIC PRODUCTIONS 2,000.00 CP - TREE LIGHTING EVENT 340955 1,250.00 CP - SHOPPING UNDER THE LIGHTS
Vendor Total 3,250.00
340956 CINDY'S JUMPERS, LLC 5,652.60 CSR - SANTA SNOWFEST EVENT 340957 1,890.00 CSR - SANTA SNOWFEST EVENT
Vendor Total 7,542.60
341029 CITY OF BELLFLOWER 900.00 CC - SELACO MEMBERSHIP (FY 2026) Vendor Total 900.00

Check Number Vendor Name Amount Description

CITY OF PARAMOUNT

FINAL CHECK REGISTER
December 31, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
341030 CITY OF DOWNEY 100.00 CM - GATEWAY CITIES LUNCHEON (JM, GP) 100.00 AS - GATEWAY CITIES LUNCHEON (GC, EC)
Vendor Total 200.00
340974 CITY OF LAKEWOOD 23,660.00 PS - PATROL SVCS (9/25) 14,060.00 CSR - PK SUPERVISION SVCS (9/25)
380.00 CC - CC MTG PATROL SVCS (9/25)
Vendor Total 38,100.00
18187 CITY OF PARAMOUNT PAYROLL 340,235.23 NET PAYROLL - PPE 11/28 18192 44,889.84 NET PAYROLL - SPEC 12/4
18210 385,710.75 NET PAYROLL - PPE 12/12/25
Vendor Total 770,835.82
341100 COLORS PRINTING LLC 961.35 CSR - SENIOR NEWSLETTER (11/25) 479.59 CP - SENIOR THANKSGIVING DINNER
Vendor Total 1,440.94
340958 CONTINENTAL INTERPRETING 700.00 CC - COMMUNITY INTERPRETER (10/14) 700.00 CC - COMMUNITY INTERPRETER (10/28)
100.00 CC - TRANSLATION SVCS (AGENDA - 10/14)
100.00 CC - TRANSLATION SVCS (AGENDA - 10/28)
341006 50.00 PL - TRANSLATION SVCS (PH-11/25)
341031 700.00 CC - COMMUNITY INTERPRETER (11/18)
150.00 CC - TRANSLATION SVCS (AGENDA - 11/18)
Vendor Total 2,500.00
341137 CORE & MAIN LP 174.53 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SVCS
Vendor Total 174.53
340959 COSTCO WHOLESALE 3,336.66 CP - TREE LIGHTING EVENT Vendor Total 3,336.66
341101 COTA, CLARISSA 420.00 CSR - YOGA INSTRUCTOR (11/25-WE) Vendor Total 420.00
1000000360 CRUZ, ROBERT 100.00 PS - COMMISSIONER'S STIPENDS (RC)-11/25 Vendor Total 100.00
340975 DATA TICKET, INC 444.39 PS - SPECTATOR CITATION SVCS (10/25) 200.00 PS - NOISE DISTURBANCE SVCS (10/25)
Vendor Total 644.39
340960 DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES 32.00 PW - REGISTRATION RENEWAL (UNIT #501) Vendor Total 32.00
341138 DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER 41.67 PW - RIGHT-OF-WAY USE (12/25) Vendor Total 41.67
341078 DIAL M PRODUCTIONS 1,450.00 CP - SHOPPING UNDER THE LIGHTS Vendor Total 1,450.00
341174 DIRECTV 116.24 PS - EOC SATELLITE SVCS (11/25)
Vendor Total 116.24
341175 DISASTER MANAGEMENT AREA E 6,440.00 PS - AREA E JPA MEMBERSHIP (FY 2026) Vendor Total 6,440.00
340961 DIVINE GRUPO MUSICAL 4,000.00 CP - TREE LIGHTING EVENT Vendor Total 4,000.00
340976 DJ CATRACHO ENTERTAINMENT, INC 2,800.00 CP - CHRISTMAS TRAIN EVENT 341066 600.00 CSR - SANTA SNOWFEST EVENT
Vendor Total 3,400.00

Check Number Vendor Name Amount Description

CITY OF PARAMOUNT

FINAL CHECK REGISTER
December 31, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
340977 DOMINO'S PIZZA 83.97 CP - SENIOR THANKSGIVING DINNER 341102 91.70 CSR - PEP SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 175.67
340978 ECONOMIC & PLANNING SYSTEMS 3,340.25 PL - DEV IMPACT FEE STUDY (10/25) Vendor Total 3,340.25
18189 ELAVON, INC 444.51 GEN-PL CREDIT CARD TERMINAL SVCS (11/25 18190 1,115.38 GEN-CS CREDIT CARD TERMINAL SVCS (11/25
Vendor Total 1,559.89
341079 ELECNOR BELCO ELECTRIC INC 87,378.12 CIP - TRAFFIC SAFETY IMP (PROP C) 148,778.96 CIP - TRAFFIC SAFETY IMP (HSIP)
4,598.85 CIP - TRAFFIC SAFETY IMP (RET)
7,830.47 CIP - TRAFFIC SAFETY IMP (RET)
-4,598.85 ELECNOR BELCO (CIP 9432-FY26)
-7,830.47 ELECNOR BELCO (CIP 9432-FY26)
Vendor Total 236,157.08
18193 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT 1,147.79 STATE PAYROLL TAX - SPEC 12/4 18196 15,972.05 STATE PAYROLL TAX - PPE 11/28
18211 18,923.96 STATE PAYROLL TAX - PPE 12/12
Vendor Total 36,043.80
18198 EMPOWER TRUST COMPANY 14,081.69 FT DEF COMP 457 - PPE 11/28 18199 8,189.18 PT DEF COMP 457 - PPE 11/28
18200 1,482.83 DEF COMP 457 ROTH - PPE 11/28
18213 12,445.67 FT DEF COMP 457 - PPE 12/12
18214 9,857.89 PT DEF COMP 457 - PPE 12/12
18215 1,482.83 DEF COMP 457 ROTH - PPE 12/12
18201 141.38 401A EXEC LOAN PAYMENT - PPE 11/28
18202 340.95 401A LOAN PAYMENT - PPE 11/28
18203 2,442.35 457 LOAN PAYMENT - PPE 11/28
18216 141.38 401A EXEC LOAN PAYMENT - PPE 12/12
18217 340.95 401A LOAN PAYMENT - PPE 12/12
18218 3,664.76 457 LOAN PAYMENT - PPE 12/12
Vendor Total 54,611.86
1000000349 ESPARZA, ERNESTO 250.00 PL - COMMISSIONER'S STIPENDS (EE)-12/25 Vendor Total 250.00
341139 ETERNITY CARPET 5,879.12 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS (SPANE) Vendor Total 5,879.12
341032 EWING IRRIGATION PRODUCTS, INC 601.26 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES 341103 963.67 CSR - RECREATION SUPPLIES
321.23 CSR - RECREATION SUPPLIES
341140 1,491.76 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
634.19 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
443.78 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
205.78 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
128.15 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 4,789.82
341176 EXTREME & MODERN DOOR COMPANY 22,210.00 PL - ALLEY IMP (15539 GEORGIA) WE Vendor Total 22,210.00
341141 FACILITY WERX, INC 350.06 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

76.25 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 426.31

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CITY OF PARAMOUNT

FINAL CHECK REGISTER
December 31, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
341104 FAMILY PROMISE OF 19,184.78 PS - HOMELESS PREVENTION SVC (10/25) 16,882.50 PS - HOMELESS PREVENTION SVC (8/25)
12,530.58 PS - HOMELESS PREVENTION SVC (7/25)
8,926.17 PS - HOMELESS PREVENTION SVC (9/25)
Vendor Total 57,524.03
340962 FEDEX 218.62 GEN - POSTAGE EXPENSE
341080 232.15 GEN - POSTAGE EXPENSE
341081 105.78 GEN - POSTAGE EXPENSE
Vendor Total 556.55
341142 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC 9.11 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES Vendor Total 9.11
1000000350 FERNANDO TOURS INC 1,500.00 CSR - RECREATION EXCURSION (10/1)

50.00 CSR - ENP EXCURSION (10/1)
1,200.00 CSR - RECREATION EXCURSION (11/12)

50.00 CSR - ENP EXCURSION (11/12)
925.00 CSR - RECREATION EXCURSION (9/21)
900.00 CSR - RECREATION EXCURSION (9/15)
862.50 CSR - ENP EXCURSION (11/22)
750.00 CSR - PATHFINDERS EXCURSION (10/25)
Vendor Total 6,237.50
341160 FILEHOLD SYSTEMS, INC 6,192.00 PL - IMMUTABLE STORAGE SVCS Vendor Total 6,192.00
340979 FIRST-CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO 529.04 PS - COPIER (11/25) Vendor Total 529.04
1000000342 FLYING LION INC 5,157.25 CIP - DRONE PILOT PROGRAM (10/23-11/3) 1000000343 3,578.50 CIP - DRONE PILOT PROGRAM (11/6-11/10) Vendor Total 8,735.75
341143 FOUR SEASONS LANDSCAPING 57,514.54 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SVCS (10/25) 57,514.54 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SVCS (9/25)
57,514.54 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SVCS (11/25)
5,400.00 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SVCS
Vendor Total 177,943.62
341033 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD 70.17 PAYROLL DEDUCTION - PPE 11/28 341177 70.17 PAYROLL DEDUCTION - PPE 12/12
341034 340.30 PAYROLL DEDUCTION - PPE 11/28
341178 58.66 PAYROLL DEDUCTION - PPE 12/12
341035 256.05 PAYROLL DEDUCTION - PPE 11/28
341179 256.05 PAYROLL DEDUCTION - PPE 12/12
Vendor Total 1,051.40
341067 GAME CHANGER 987.53 CP - TREE LIGHTING EVENT
Vendor Total 987.53
341105 GARCIA, JOSHUA 650.00 PS - RENTAL ASSIST (DUARTE-12/25) PLHA 650.00 PS - RENTAL ASSIST (DUARTE-1/26) PLHA
Vendor Total 1,300.00
341082 GARDENDALE LLC 2,500.00 PS - RENTAL ASSIST (CASTRO-11/25) PLHA 2,500.00 PS - RENTAL ASSIST (CASTRO-12/25) PLHA
2,500.00 PS - RENTAL ASSIST (CASTRO-1/26) PLHA
341083 2,002.00 PS-RENTAL ASSIST (RODRIGUEZ-10/25) PLHA 2,002.00 PS-RENTAL ASSIST (RODRIGUEZ-11/25) PLHA
2,002.00 PS-RENTAL ASSIST (RODRIGUEZ-12/25) PLHA
2,002.00 PS-RENTAL ASSIST (RODRIGUEZ-1/26) PLHA
Vendor Total 15,508.00

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CITY OF PARAMOUNT

FINAL CHECK REGISTER
December 31, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
341036 GARIBALDO'S NURSERY 1,679.60 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES 341144 983.45 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 2,663.05
341145 GILLASPY, KELLEY 188.50 AS - ARCHIVAL SVCS (11/25) Vendor Total 188.50
341146 GOLDAK INC 500.00 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SVCS
Vendor Total 500.00
340963 GONZALEZ CONCRETE INC 8,900.00 PL - ALLEY IMP (15536 ORIZABA)-WE Vendor Total 8,900.00
341084 GONZALEZ, ANDRES 234.32 AS - MMASC CONFERENCE (AG) Vendor Total 234.32
1000000351 GONZALEZ, JAVIER 250.00 PL - COMMISSIONER'S STIPENDS (JG)-12/25 Vendor Total 250.00
341180 GOOD SOIL INDUSTRIES 715.00 CIP-NEIGHBORHOOD ENHANCE(15544DELCOMBRE 350.00 CIP - NEIGHBORHOOD ENHANCE (8328 HOWE)
150.00 CIP-NEIGHBORHOOD ENHANCE(15360 NARANJA
Vendor Total 1,215.00
340980 GOTHAM COOKIES, INC 459.08 CP - CHRISTMAS TRAIN EVENT 340981 340.41 CP - CHRISTMAS TRAIN EVENT
340982 340.41 CP - CHRISTMAS TRAIN EVENT
340983 340.41 CP - CHRISTMAS TRAIN EVENT
Vendor Total 1,480.31
341037 GOTO COMMUNICATIONS, INC 2,344.33 IT - VOIP TELEPHONE SVC (12/25) Vendor Total 2,344.33
341038 GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS 635.00 FIN - GFOA BUDGET AWARD APPLICATION Vendor Total 635.00
341181 GRAFFITI TRACKER, INC 13,000.00 PS - GRAFFITI TRACKING SVCS (1/26-6/26) Vendor Total 13,000.00
341147 GRAINGER 631.17 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
285.11 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
102.86 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES

54.26 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 1,073.40
1000000344 GRAYSON, SHIRLEY MARIE 100.00 CSR - COMMISSIONER'S STIPENDS(SG)-11/25 Vendor Total 100.00
341039 GREENFIELDS OUTDOOR FITNESS, 1,889.53 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES 313.00 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 2,202.53
341106 GS ASSET MANAGEMENT 2,395.80 PS - RENTAL ASSIST (WEBSTER-12/25) 2,395.80 PS - RENTAL ASSIST (WEBSTER-1/26)
Vendor Total 4,791.60
1000000340 GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE CO 1,678.42 LIFE INSURANCE - 12/25 7,279.01 DISABILITY INSURANCE - 12/25
8,749.61 DENTAL INSURANCE (PPO) - 12/25
523.91 DENTAL INSURANCE (HMO) - 12/25
2,249.67 VISION INSURANCE - 12/25
2,287.05 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE - 12/25
785.31 VOLUNTARY LIFE INSURANCE - 12/25
Vendor Total 23,552.98

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CITY OF PARAMOUNT

FINAL CHECK REGISTER
December 31, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
341040 H & H NURSERY INC. 55.59 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES 341148 52.93 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 108.52
341182 HAZEN AND SAWYER 1,212.50 PW - WELL #16 START UP (10/25) 755.00 PW-ONCALL SUPPORT FEDERAL FUNDING(10/25
Vendor Total 1,967.50
341041 HDL SOFTWARE LLC 2,149.48 FIN - BUSINESS LICENSE SVCS (10/25) 3,057.45 FIN - BUSINESS LICENSE RENEWAL
6,758.27 FIN - BUSINESS LICENSE COLLECTIONS
22,136.74 FIN - BUSINESS LICENSE DISCOVERY
Vendor Total 34,101.94
340984 HENSON, ROBERT 1,000.00 PS - CITATION REFUND (HENSON) Vendor Total 1,000.00
341149 HERITAGE POOL SUPPLY GROUP INC 410.51 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES 326.90 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 737.41
341150 HI-WAY SAFETY INC 2,208.34 PW - TRAFFIC SAFETY SUPPLIES Vendor Total 2,208.34
341042 HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS 1,425.00 FIN - SALES TAX SVCS (10/25-12/25) 5,410.81 FIN - SALES TAX RECOVERY (2Q CY25)
Vendor Total 6,835.81
341085 HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP LLC 4,262.50 PL - HISTORIC UPDATE & ORDINANCE (10/25 Vendor Total 4,262.50

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CITY OF PARAMOUNT

FINAL CHECK REGISTER
December 31, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
1000000357 HOME DEPOT/GECF 149.11 PW - STREET MNTC SUPPLIES 523.35 PW - STREET MNTC SUPPLIES

38.64 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES
767.42 CSR - HAUNTED HOUSE
102.85 PW - GRAFFITI REMOVAL SUPPLIES

27.90 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
553.62 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
337.77 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
223.17 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

66.82 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

82.54 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES

52.86 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES
804.53 PW - GRAFFITI REMOVAL SUPPLIES

17.66 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

25.69 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
372.22 PW - GRAFFITI REMOVAL SUPPLIES
307.19 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
669.64 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
218.40 PW - GRAFFITI REMOVAL SUPPLIES
280.67 PW - STREET MNTC SUPPLIES

35.26 PW - STREET MNTC SUPPLIES

83.25 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
123.42 PW - GRAFFITI REMOVAL SUPPLIES
272.91 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
454.07 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
440.47 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
237.24 PW - STREET MNTC SUPPLIES
244.58 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES

23.49 PW - STREET MNTC SUPPLIES

38.35 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
176.62 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

16.55 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
127.89 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

36.94 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

43.70 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

15.39 PW - STREET MNTC SUPPLIES
147.90 PW - GRAFFITI REMOVAL SUPPLIES

88.55 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES

82.15 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
170.36 PW - STREET MNTC SUPPLIES
3,238.30 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

12.13 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
353.35 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

88.33 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES

38.73 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
276.03 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

67.63 PW - STREET MNTC SUPPLIES
184.12 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

24.23 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
224.94 PW - GRAFFITI REMOVAL SUPPLIES
-523.35 PW - STREET MNTC SUPPLIES (CREDIT)
-1,214.40 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES (CREDIT)
Vendor Total 11,251.18
341068 HOUSE OF KRINGLE 612.50 CSR - SANTA SNOWFEST EVENT 341151 1,235.00 CSR - SANTA SNOWFEST EVENT
Vendor Total 1,847.50
341152 HUBBELL LENOIR CITY 12,506.28 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES Vendor Total 12,506.28

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CITY OF PARAMOUNT

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December 31, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
341183 IML SECURITY SUPPLY 1,350.92 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES 1,007.90 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 2,358.82
340985 INK HEAD DESIGN & PRINTS 537.25 CSR - PEP SUPPLIES 117.88 CSR - PRINTING/REPRO SVCS
Vendor Total 655.13
341120 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
18194 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE 3,032.24 FED PAYROLL TAX - SPEC 12/4 1,506.32 MEDICARE PAYMENT - SPEC 12/4
18197 38,229.04 FED PAYROLL TAX - PPE 11/28
13,491.95 MEDICARE PAYMENT - PPE 11/28
18212 43,733.94 FED PAYROLL TAX - PPE 12/12
15,256.42 MEDICARE PAYMENT - PPE 12/12
Vendor Total 115,249.91
341184 J & B MATERIALS 202.50 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES Vendor Total 202.50
341185 JANKOVICH COMPANY, LLC 1,791.77 PW - FLEET FUEL (11/8 - 11/14) 1,660.79 PS - FLEET FUEL (11/1 - 11/7)
1,492.66 PW - FLEET FUEL (11/1 - 11/7)
1,450.08 PS - FLEET FUEL (11/22 - 11/30)
1,338.03 PW - FLEET FUEL (11/1 - 11/7)
1,320.43 PS - FLEET FUEL (11/15 - 11/21)
1,172.36 PS - FLEET FUEL (10/1 - 10/7)
552.79 PW - FLEET FUEL (11/8 - 11/14)
357.10 PS - FLEET FUEL (10/1 - 10/7)
355.94 PS - FLEET FUEL (11/15 - 11/21)
298.45 PW - FLEET FUEL (11/8 - 11/14)
247.69 PS - FLEET FUEL (11/1 - 11/7)
227.20 PW - FLEET FUEL (11/1 - 11/7)
220.07 PS - FLEET FUEL (11/22 - 11/30)
168.39 PW - FLEET FUEL (11/1 - 11/7)
164.99 CSR - FLEET FUEL (11/1 - 11/7)
147.46 CSR - FLEET FUEL (11/8 - 11/14)
133.83 CSR - FLEET FUEL (11/15 - 11/21)
122.60 PW - FLEET FUEL (11/8 - 11/14)
115.83 PW - FLEET FUEL (11/1 - 11/7)
115.38 PW - FLEET FUEL (11/8 - 11/14)

91.77 PS - FLEET FUEL (11/1 - 11/7)

63.15 PS - FLEET FUEL (10/1 - 10/7)

55.69 PW - FLEET FUEL (11/8 - 11/14)
Vendor Total 13,664.45
341186 JJS PALOMO'S STEEL 1,748.77 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES 1,346.11 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 3,094.88
341043 JOE GONSALVES & SON INC 3,300.00 CC - STATE LEGISLATIVE LOBBYIST (12/25) Vendor Total 3,300.00
341086 JOHN'S WHOLESALE ELECTRIC, INC 605.15 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES Vendor Total 605.15
341187 K STAR FAMILY INC 9,456.00 PL - ALLEY IMP (8112 SOMERSET) WE Vendor Total 9,456.00

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CITY OF PARAMOUNT

FINAL CHECK REGISTER
December 31, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
341044 KELLY, TOM 500.00 CP - CHRISTMAS TRAIN EVENT
Vendor Total 500.00
341087 KEN'S WELDING 2,475.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS
1,743.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS
1,425.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS
1,350.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS
860.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS
625.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS
400.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS
400.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS
300.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS
Vendor Total 9,578.00
341153 KILEY & ASSOCIATES, LLC 3,500.00 CC - FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE LOBBYIST(11/25 Vendor Total 3,500.00
341188 L A COUNTY DEPT OF PUBLIC WORK 15,365.56 PW - INDUSTRIAL WASTE SVCS (10/25) Vendor Total 15,365.56
1000000341 L A COUNTY SHERIFF 580,140.92 PS - GENERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT (9/25) 140,090.95 PS - SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT OFFICER (9/25)
58,288.83 PS - SWORN SUPERVISION (9/25)
593.32 PS - VEHICLE MDC (9/25)
32,962.57 PS - MOTOR DEPUTY (9/25)
18,540.09 PS - STREET RACING ENFORCEMENT (9/25)
11,725.06 PS - TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (9/25)
8,341.75 PS - TRANSIT ENFORCEMENT (9/25)
7,303.41 PS - SUPERVISOR OVERTIME (9/25)
6,368.81 PS - SPECIAL OPERATION (9/25)
5,592.73 PS - CRIME SUPPRESSION (SCOPS) -9/25
678.41 PS - PARTY PATROL (SCOPS) - 9/25
Vendor Total 870,626.85
341107 L A SIGNS & BANNERS 181.22 CP - MILITARY BANNER PROGRAM 341189 350.50 CP - CHRISTMAS TRAIN EVENT
Vendor Total 531.72
340964 LA ESPIGA 1,005.55 CSR - ADAPTIVE RECREATION SUPPLIES 400.00 CSR - PEP SUPPLIES
340986 751.40 CSR - PTLA SUPPLIES (WE)
Vendor Total 2,156.95
341069 LA FAVORITA BAKERY 565.00 CSR - SANTA SNOWFEST EVENT Vendor Total 565.00
1000000345 LANDRY, CHARLENE 100.00 CSR - COMMISSIONER'S STIPENDS(CL)-11/25 Vendor Total 100.00
341045 M. HARA LAWNMOWER CENTER 972.78 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES Vendor Total 972.78
340987 MAKEITPOP_PARTY DECOR 800.00 CP - SENIOR THANKSGIVING DINNER 341070 2,000.00 CP - TREE LIGHTING EVENT
341088 3,000.00 CP - SHOPPING UNDER THE LIGHTS
Vendor Total 5,800.00
1000000346 MALDONADO, ALEJANDRO 100.00 CSR - COMMISSIONER'S STIPENDS(AM)-11/25 Vendor Total 100.00
1000000348 MATRIX TRUST 000363 07C67XLF 78,127.10 RETIREE HEALTH TRUST (1/26) Vendor Total 78,127.10

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CITY OF PARAMOUNT

FINAL CHECK REGISTER
December 31, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
341089 MCA DIRECT 613.56 CM - ELECTION SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 613.56
341046 MDG ASSOCIATES, INC 13,588.00 PL - CDBG PROGRAM ADMIN (7/25) 9,160.00 PL - CDBG HIP ADMIN (7/25)
236.00 PL - PLHA HOP ADMIN (7/25)
2,419.00 PL - PLHA HOP ADMIIN(I. GOODMAN - 7/25)
944.00 PL - AL FRESCO MONITORING (7/25-ARPA)
861.00 PL-COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING ADMIN(7/25
246.00 PS - HOME ARP ADMIN (7/25)
341161 12,646.50 PL - CDBG PROGRAM ADMIN (10/25)
8,350.25 PL - CDBG HIP ADMIN (10/25)
2,191.00 PL - PLHA HOP ADMIN (10/25)
1,750.00 PL - CDBG HIP ADMIN (10/25)
652.50 PL - HOME PROGRAM ADMIN (10/25)
410.00 PL-COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING ADMIN10/25
341190 2,247.00 PS - HOME ARP ADMIN (10/25)
Vendor Total 55,701.25
341191 MEDICAL WASTE SVCS , LLC 187.50 PS - CLUTTER FREE PARAMOUNT Vendor Total 187.50
341007 MEZA, MARJORIE 896.00 PS - YAL SVCS (11/15 - 11/28) 341162 1,216.00 PS - YAL SVCS (11/29 - 12/12)
Vendor Total 2,112.00
341192 MIRACLE RECREATION EQUIPMENT 8,459.09 PW - SPANE PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT Vendor Total 8,459.09
341047 MOHAWK FACTORING 15,946.00 CIP - CITY HALL CHAMBER IMP 101.54 CIP - CITY HALL CHAMBER IMP
Vendor Total 16,047.54
1000000352 MOODY, DAVID THOMAS 250.00 PL - COMMISSIONER'S STIPENDS (DM)-12/25 Vendor Total 250.00
340988 MOORE IACOFANO GOLTSMAN, INC 8,841.71 PL - SPECIFIC PLAN (CLRWTR) - 10/25 Vendor Total 8,841.71
1000000347 MORENO, AUSTIN RICHARD 100.00 CSR - COMMISSIONER'S STIPENDS(AM)-11/25 Vendor Total 100.00
341008 MUNISERVICES/AVENU 4,303.25 FIN-PROF/TECHNICAL SVCS(AUDIT 4/21-3/24 Vendor Total 4,303.25
341009 MUNOZ-HERNANDEZ, JOANNA G 250.00 PS - YAL SVCS (11/17 - 12/15) 341090 187.66 PS - YAL SUPPLIES (11/17)
Vendor Total 437.66
341091 NAVARRO, JOSE 300.00 CSR - YOUTH VOLLEYBALL STAFF TRAINING Vendor Total 300.00
341163 NORMS CREATIONS LLC 1,250.00 CSR - ENP EVENT SUPPLIES (WE) 1,100.00 CSR - SANTA SNOWFEST EVENT
650.00 CP - TREE LIGHTING EVENT
600.00 CP - CHRISTMAS TRAIN EVENT
Vendor Total 3,600.00
341108 OFFICE DEPOT, INC. 79.71 CSR - RECREATION SUPPLIES

58.94 CSR - RECREATION SUPPLIES

55.99 CSR - RECREATION SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 194.64

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CITY OF PARAMOUNT

FINAL CHECK REGISTER
December 31, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
341048 OFFICE SOLUTIONS 2,003.07 GEN - OFFICE SUPPLIES
1,175.11 GEN - OFFICE SUPPLIES
240.79 GEN - OFFICE SUPPLIES

56.42 GEN - OFFICE SUPPLIES
341193 373.25 GEN - OFFICE SUPPLIES
135.32 GEN - OFFICE SUPPLIES
122.46 GEN - OFFICE SUPPLIES
120.67 GEN - OFFICE SUPPLIES

21.08 GEN - OFFICE SUPPLIES

18.74 GEN - OFFICE SUPPLIES
-18.74 GEN - OFFICE SUPPLIES (CREDIT)
-120.67 GEN - OFFICE SUPPLIES (CREDIT)
Vendor Total 4,127.50
341194 OMG NATIONAL 652.28 PS - COMMUNITY PROMO SUPPLIES

65.21 PS - COMMUNITY PROMO SUPPLIES (TAX)
-65.21 OMG NATIONAL
Vendor Total 652.28
18191 OPENEDGE 32,320.38 GEN - UB WEB BANK CHARGES (11/25) Vendor Total 32,320.38
341195 PACIFIC RIM AUTOMATION, INC. 4,960.00 PW - WELL #16 SCADA INTEGRATION (PH 3) 1,240.00 PW - SCADA SYSTEM MNTC (11/25)
Vendor Total 6,200.00
341010 PARAMOUNT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, 350.00 CP - PULSE BEAT CITY SCAPE (11/25) Vendor Total 350.00
340989 PARAMOUNT JOURNAL 558.25 CM - PUBLISHED NOTICE (11/6) 187.00 CM - PUBLISHED NOTICE (11/6)
341154 354.75 CM - PUBLISHED NOTICE (11/13)
280.50 CM - PUBLISHED NOTICE (11/20)
272.25 PL - PUBLISHED NOTICE (11/20)
255.75 PL - PUBLISHED NOTICE (11/20)
198.00 CM - PUBLISHED NOTICE (11/20)
192.50 PL - PUBLISHED NOTICE (11/20)
137.50 CM - PUBLISHED NOTICE (11/20)
Vendor Total 2,436.50
341196 PARKINS & ASSOCIATES 1,250.00 PW - PARK MNTC CONSULTANT (10/25) Vendor Total 1,250.00
341011 PEREZ, DAILEEN 638.40 CSR - FOLKLORICO BEYOND SPECTRUM(11/25) Vendor Total 638.40
341012 PEREZ-LEON, DANALY 504.00 CSR - FOLKLORICO TOTS CLASS (11/25) 235.20 CSR - FOLKLORICO BEGINNER CLASS (11/25)
168.00 CSR - FOLKLORICO INTER CLASS (11/25)
235.20 CSR - FOLKLORICO ADV CLASS (11/25)
341092 800.00 CSR - SENIOR FOLKLORICO (10/25)
640.00 CSR - SENIOR FOLKLORICO (11/25)
Vendor Total 2,582.40
340990 PIZZA BY GEORGIOS 866.07 CP - CHRISTMAS TRAIN EVENT Vendor Total 866.07
341049 POLYDOT 6,490.68 CP - WINTER CLUTTER-FREE MAILER Vendor Total 6,490.68
341197 PREFERRED IMPRESSIONS, INC 1,105.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES Vendor Total 1,105.00

Check Number Vendor Name Amount Description

CITY OF PARAMOUNT

FINAL CHECK REGISTER
December 31, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
341109 PREMIER AQUATIC SERVICES LLC 26,028.00 CSR - FREE SWIM (SUMMER 2025-WE) 17,527.16 CSR - PREMIER LIFEGUARDS (10/25)
Vendor Total 43,555.16
340991 PURE IMAGINATION PARTY COMPANY 1,780.87 CP - CHRISTMAS TRAIN EVENT 340992 1,780.87 CP - CHRISTMAS TRAIN EVENT
340993 1,780.87 CP - CHRISTMAS TRAIN EVENT
340994 1,780.87 CP - CHRISTMAS TRAIN EVENT
341110 684.00 CP - SHOPPING UNDER THE LIGHTS
Vendor Total 7,807.48
341198 R.T.E. WELDING & TANK PARTS 31.32 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES Vendor Total 31.32
341013 RAMIREZ, MARIA C 95.00 FACILITY DEPOSIT REFUND (RAMIREZ) Vendor Total 95.00
341050 RAYVERN LIGHTING SUPPLY CO INC 1,528.23 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES 1,500.38 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
341199 2,103.92 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
2,103.92 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
1,460.80 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 8,697.25
341093 RAZZOUK, MARC 750.00 CSR - PHIT INSTRUCTOR (11/25-WE) Vendor Total 750.00
341014 RECREONICS, INC. 303.11 CSR - AQUATIC SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 303.11
341015 REGISTRAR-RECORDER/L.A. COUNTY 75.00 PL - PUBLISHED NOTICE (12/1)

75.00 PL - PUBLISHED NOTICE (11/15)
341200 75.00 PL - PUBLISHED NOTICE (12/18)

75.00 PL - PUBLISHED NOTICE (12/17)
Vendor Total 300.00
341201 RESOURCE BUILDING MATERIALS 639.80 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES 426.53 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
355.42 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
253.87 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 1,675.62
341202 RETAIL MARKETING SERVICES 20.00 PW - CART SERVICES (10/25) Vendor Total 20.00
1000000358 RICHARDS, WATSON & GERSHON 22,929.36 CA - CITY ATTORNEY SVCS (10/25-GENERAL) 1,881.00 CA-CITY ATTORNEY SVCS (10/25-MEHTA MECH
1,337.25 CA - CITY ATTORNEY SVCS (10/25-ADVISORY
930.00 CA-CITY ATTORNEY SVCS(10/25-REAL ESTATE
600.00 CA - CITY ATTORNEY SVCS (10/25-HOUSING)
570.00 CA-CITY ATTORNEY SVCS (10/25-TAXES/FEES
120.00 CA - CITY ATTORNEY SVCS (10/25-LABOR)
Vendor Total 28,367.61
341051 RIO VERDE NURSERY 994.50 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES 773.50 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 1,768.00
341203 RIVERA'S POWER EQUIPMENT 429.63 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES 182.81 PW - GENERAL SMALL TOOLS
Vendor Total 612.44

Check Number Vendor Name Amount Description

CITY OF PARAMOUNT

FINAL CHECK REGISTER
December 31, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
341016 RIVERA, PAULINA 896.00 PS - YAL SVCS (11/15 - 11/28) 341164 1,216.00 PS - YAL SVCS (11/29 - 12/12)
Vendor Total 2,112.00
341204 ROADLINE PRODUCTS INC 2,496.25 PW - STREET MNTC SUPPLIES 2,496.25 PW - STREET MNTC SUPPLIES
2,456.53 PW - TRAFFIC SAFETY SUPPLIES
2,456.53 PW - TRAFFIC SAFETY SUPPLIES
2,088.45 PW - STREET MNTC SUPPLIES
2,081.88 PW - STREET MNTC SUPPLIES
1,899.08 PW - TRAFFIC SAFETY SUPPLIES
1,326.00 PW - STREET MNTC SUPPLIES
1,253.13 PW - STREET MNTC SUPPLIES
839.80 PW - GRAFFITI REMOVAL SUPPLIES
536.62 PW - TRAFFIC SAFETY SUPPLIES
132.60 PW - STREET MNTC SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 20,063.12
341111 RODRIGUEZ, EFRAIN 3,750.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS 1,700.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS
450.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS
Vendor Total 5,900.00
341205 ROMERO, JOSE 526.52 PL - ALLEY IMP (8112 SOMERSET) WE Vendor Total 526.52
341094 RON'S MAINTENANCE 13,608.00 PW - CATCH BASIN MNTC (11/25) Vendor Total 13,608.00
341206 ROYAL PAPER CORPORATION 2,132.44 PW - HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES 1,077.97 PW - HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 3,210.41
341207 RPW SERVICES, INC. 2,530.00 PW - PEST CONTROL SVCS 860.00 PW - PEST CONTROL SVCS
1,480.00 PW - PEST CONTROL SVCS
Vendor Total 4,870.00
1000000361 RUIZ, GERARDO 100.00 PS - COMMISSIONER'S STIPENDS (GR)-11/25 Vendor Total 100.00
341208 S & J SUPPLY CO. 2,086.82 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES 1,799.53 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES
1,633.10 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES
1,453.58 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES
1,239.94 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES
384.33 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 8,597.30
1000000362 SANCHEZ, DORA ALICIA 100.00 PS - COMMISSIONER'S STIPENDS (DS)-11/25 Vendor Total 100.00
341209 SARRIS, INC 2,490.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS
891.98 PW - A/C SYSTEM SVCS (MARIPOSA)
818.60 PW - A/C SYSTEM SVCS (STATION)
774.75 PW - A/C SYSTEM SVCS (COMM CTR)
754.85 PW - A/C SYSTEM SVCS (MARIPOSA)
542.44 PW - A/C SYSTEM SVCS (GYM)
375.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS
220.00 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS
172.50 PW - A/C SYSTEM SVCS (STATION)
Vendor Total 7,040.12

Check Number Vendor Name Amount Description

CITY OF PARAMOUNT

FINAL CHECK REGISTER
December 31, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
340995 SAUCEDO, INGRID 300.00 CSR - 55+ SENIOR FITNESS (10/25 - YOGA) Vendor Total 300.00
341052 SECTRAN SECURITY INC 256.15 GEN - ARMORED CAR SVC (11/25) Vendor Total 256.15
341095 SEQUEL CONTRACTORS, INC 2,123.25 CIP - NEIGHBORHOOD STREET RESURF 111.75 CIP - NEIGHBORHOOD STREET RESURF (RET)
-111.75 SEQUEL (CIP 9430-FY26)
Vendor Total 2,123.25
341017 SMART & FINAL IRIS CO 228.44 CSR - PTLA SUPPLIES (WE) 217.95 GEN - CC MEETING EXPENSE (11/18)
208.18 CSR - ENP EVENT SUPPLIES (WE)
157.71 CSR - ENP EVENT SUPPLIES (WE)
113.22 CSR - PATHFINDER REFRESHMENTS (11/15)

19.99 CSR - ENP EVENT SUPPLIES (WE)
341018 32.56 PS - MEETING EXPENSE (11/12)
341112 623.39 CSR - RECREATION SUPPLIES
341113 258.62 PS - YAL SUPPLIES
104.97 PS - OFFICE SUPPLIES
341114 61.77 GEN - KITCHEN SUPPLIES

33.03 PW - HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES

32.10 GEN - KITCHEN SUPPLIES

18.99 GEN - VENDING MACHINE (REIMB)

9.91 GEN - KITCHEN SUPPLIES

6.27 GEN - KITCHEN SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 2,127.10
341210 SMITH PAINT 630.35 PW - GRAFFITI REMOVAL SUPPLIES 195.18 PW - GRAFFITI REMOVAL SUPPLIES

61.71 PW - GRAFFITI REMOVAL SUPPLIES

42.93 PW - GRAFFITI REMOVAL SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 930.17
341053 SOCALSHOOTER 716.63 CP - PROFESSIONAL VIDEO SVCS (11/25) Vendor Total 716.63
341165 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO. 44,485.08 GEN - FACILITIES & PARKS (11/25) 3,541.28 GEN - CLRWTR BLDG (11/25)
10,228.88 PW - STREET LIGHTS & MEDIANS (11/25)
56,687.75 PW - WATER PRODUCTION WELLS (11/25)
1,066.10 GEN - PARAMOUNT PARK (11/25)
Vendor Total 116,009.09
341054 STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 68.76 PAYROLL DEDUCTION - PPE 11/28 341211 68.76 PAYROLL DEDUCTION - PPE 12/12
Vendor Total 137.52
341055 STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 145.96 PAYROLL DEDUCTION - PPE 11/28 341212 145.96 PAYROLL DEDUCTION - PPE 12/12
Vendor Total 291.92
341056 STATE WATER RESOURCE CNTRL BRD 27,293.00 PW - WATER PROD ANNUAL FEE (7/25-6/26) Vendor Total 27,293.00
341213 STEAMX - SIGNAL HILL 706.40 PW - GRAFFITI REMOVAL SUPPLIES 274.05 PW - GRAFFITI REMOVAL SUPPLIES

22.81 PW - GRAFFITI REMOVAL SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 1,003.26
341214 SUPERCO SPECIALTY PRODUCTS 679.05 PW - GRAFFITI REMOVAL SUPPLIES Vendor Total 679.05

Check Number Vendor Name Amount Description

CITY OF PARAMOUNT

FINAL CHECK REGISTER
December 31, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
341155 SWANK MOTION PICTURES, INC. 795.00 CSR - SUMMER MOVIE LICENSE (7/12) Vendor Total 795.00
340996 TACOS GIYO 1,472.00 CP - CHRISTMAS TRAIN EVENT
Vendor Total 1,472.00
341215 TAMPER-PRUF SCREWS INC 92.23 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES Vendor Total 92.23
341216 TAYLOR'S LOCK & KEY SVCS 59.38 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES

47.83 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

39.44 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

21.50 PW - FACILITY MNTC SUPPLIES

15.32 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 183.47
341057 TEAMSTERS LOCAL UNION NO 986 848.50 UNION DUES - PPE 11/28 341217 929.50 UNION DUES - PPE 12/12
Vendor Total 1,778.00
341166 TERRA REALTY ADVISORS INC 588.33 PL-BILLBOARD AD CONSULTING SVCS (11/25) Vendor Total 588.33
341019 THAI CURRY RESTAURANT 3,247.15 CP - CHRISTMAS TRAIN EVENT Vendor Total 3,247.15
340997 THE ENCLAVE 2,454.00 PS - RENTAL ASSIST (PAYNE-11/25) PLHA 2,454.00 PS - RENTAL ASSIST (PAYNE-12/25) PLHA
Vendor Total 4,908.00
341218 THE PUN GROUP, LLP 2,741.00 FIN - AUDIT SVCS (FY 2025) 4,774.00 FIN - SINGLE AUDIT SVCS (FY 2025)
530.00 FIN - GANN LIMIT REVIEW (FY 2025)
1,591.00 FIN - GAS TAX STREET REPORT (FY 2025)
2,100.00 FIN - AUDIT SVCS - STAR (FY 2025)
Vendor Total 11,736.00
341219 THE SALVATION ARMY 53,400.00 PS - (20) SHELTER BEDS - (11/25) Vendor Total 53,400.00
1000000353 THE SAUCE CREATIVE SERVICES 200.00 CSR - 1660 ADULT SPORTS SUPPLIES Vendor Total 200.00
1000000354 TIMMONS, LINDA 250.00 PL - COMMISSIONER'S STIPENDS (LT)-12/25 Vendor Total 250.00
341058 TONY'S GLOVES & SAFETY SUPPLY 1,609.16 PW - HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES 1,099.48 PW - HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES
341220 1,809.99 PW - HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES
1,609.16 PW - HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES
1,596.73 PW - HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES
1,369.10 PW - HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES
535.93 PW - HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES
329.84 PW - HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 9,959.39
18185 TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1,244.05 FT FSA - PPE 11/14 18208 1,244.05 FT FSA - PPE 11/28
Vendor Total 2,488.10
340998 TRINITY CONSULTANTS, INC 5,442.03 PL - AIR MONITORING SVCS (10/25) 341167 16,825.79 PL - AIR MONITORING SVCS (11/25)
Vendor Total 22,267.82

Check Number Vendor Name Amount Description

CITY OF PARAMOUNT

FINAL CHECK REGISTER
December 31, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
341059 TRIPEPI SMITH & ASSOCIATES 10,011.80 AS - COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT (11/25) 8,296.32 AS - COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT (10/25)
7,385.38 AS - COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT (10/25)
847.50 AS - BROADCASTING SVCS (10/25)
Vendor Total 26,541.00
341115 TWIN TOWERS GROUP LLC 1,875.00 PS - RENTAL ASSIST (TORRES-12/25) PLHA 1,875.00 PS - RENTAL ASSIST (TORRES-1/26) PLHA
341116 1,820.00 PS-RENTAL ASSIST (WILLIAMS,A-12/25)PLHA 1,820.00 PS-RENTAL ASSIST (WILLIAMS,A-1/26) PLHA
341117 1,805.00 PS - RENTAL ASSIST (AGUIRRE-12/25) PLHA 1,805.00 PS - RENTAL ASSIST (AGUIRRE-1/26) PLHA
Vendor Total 11,000.00
341118 U S POSTAL SVC/ U S POSTMASTER 3,000.00 FIN - BULK MAIL PERMIT #3 Vendor Total 3,000.00
341060 ULINE SHIPPING SUPPLY 161.97 FIN - OFFICE SUPPLIES (SAFE) 341119 836.54 CSR - GYM MNTC SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 998.51
341221 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT 344.00 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SVCS (11/25) 158.00 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SVCS (12/25)
Vendor Total 502.00
340965 UNISHIELD 317.08 RM - FIRST AID SUPPLIES (PS)
213.77 RM - FIRST AID SUPPLIES (PS)
176.36 RM - FIRST AID SUPPLIES (CITY YARD)
341222 173.10 RM - FIRST AID SUPPLIES (CITY YARD)
Vendor Total 880.31
341223 UNITED PLANT GROWERS 1,502.80 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES 1,491.75 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
1,133.73 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
1,004.45 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
895.05 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
788.97 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
707.20 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
641.45 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
497.25 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
492.28 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
417.69 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
328.19 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
238.68 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
176.80 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
148.07 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
104.42 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES

70.72 PW - LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 10,639.50
341224 UNITED SITE SERVICES OF CA, 5,264.00 PW - TRAILER PUMP-OUT SVCS (SALUD-12/25 5,264.00 PW - TRAILER PUMP-OUT SVCS (SALUD-11/25
661.28 PW - FACILITY MNTC SVCS
Vendor Total 11,189.28

Check Number Vendor Name Amount Description

CITY OF PARAMOUNT

FINAL CHECK REGISTER
December 31, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
341225 UNIVAR USA 2,722.00 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES 2,722.00 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES
2,396.21 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES
2,268.71 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES
2,153.64 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES
1,475.35 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES
1,383.97 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES
1,342.41 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES
1,342.41 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES
1,280.16 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES
1,124.02 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES
1,006.91 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES
936.91 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES
702.68 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES
702.68 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES
390.37 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 23,950.43
341156 UNIVERSITY TROPHIES 85.64 CP - PLAQUE (TM)
Vendor Total 85.64
341226 US BANK VOYAGER FLEET 58.86 PW - CNG FUEL (11/25) Vendor Total 58.86
341227 USA BLUEBOOK 973.95 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES 602.03 PW - WATER OPER MNTC SUPPLIES
Vendor Total 1,575.98
341228 VALVERDE CONSTRUCTION 16,736.91 PW - EMERGENCY REPAIR (15959 CALIFORNIA 6,781.76 PW - EMERGENCY REPAIR (15010 ORANGE)
Vendor Total 23,518.67
341020 VARITRONICS LLC 408.98 CSR - PRINTING/REPRO
Vendor Total 408.98
341061 VERIZON WIRELESS - LA 10.02 IT - EOC CELLULAR & P/R DEVICE (11/25)

33.58 IT - VERKADA CAMERAS (11/25)

38.01 AS - CELLULAR SERVICE (11/25)

40.43 CM - CELLULAR SERVICE (11/25)
490.63 CSR - CELLULAR SERVICE (11/25)
144.50 PL - CELLULAR SERVICE (11/25)
220.52 PS - CELLULAR SERVICE (11/25)
844.32 PS - CELLULAR SERVICE (11/25)
353.92 PW - CELLULAR SERVICE (11/25)
216.25 PW - CELLULAR SERVICE (11/25)

40.43 AS - SOCIAL MEDIA CELLULAR SVC (11/25)
Vendor Total 2,432.61
341021 VILLANUEVA, GABRIEL 5,000.00 CIP - SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE Vendor Total 5,000.00
341062 VITAL RECORDS HOLDINGS, LLC 102.00 IT - SHREDDING SVCS (11/25) 341157 89.87 IT - SHREDDING SVCS (12/25)
Vendor Total 191.87
341229 WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT 89,251.86 PW - GROUNDWATER PRODUCTION (9/25) Vendor Total 89,251.86
1000000355 WEISENBURGER JR., GORDON R 250.00 PL - COMMISSIONER'S STIPENDS (GW)-12/25 Vendor Total 250.00
340999 WEISS INVESTMENT PROPERTIES LP 449.10 PS - RENTAL ASSIST (HOLLYFIELD-INCREASE Vendor Total 449.10

Check Number Vendor Name Amount Description

CITY OF PARAMOUNT

FINAL CHECK REGISTER
December 31, 2025
Pre-issue Checks
18209 WELLS FARGO BANK 1,537.03 GEN - CITY BANK ANALYSIS (11/25) Vendor Total 1,537.03
341063 WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC 11,641.75 PW - TREE MNTC SVCS (10/1 - 10/15) Vendor Total 11,641.75
340966 WILLDAN ASSOCIATES, INC 1,317.00 CIP - TRAFFIC SAFETY IMP (9/25) 341022 1,800.00 CIP - PROGRESS PLAZA IMP (9/25)
29,610.00 CIP - PROGRESS PLAZA IMP (9/25)
1,500.00 CIP - TRAFFIC SAFETY IMP (9/25)
23,575.00 CIP - TRAFFIC SAFETY IMP (9/25)
6,450.00 CIP - ALLEY IMP (9/25)
2,800.00 CIP - TRAFFIC SAFETY IMP (7/25)
2,759.30 CIP - HUNSAKER TRAFFIC SAFETY IMP (9/25
Vendor Total 69,811.30
341023 WILLIAMS, ANIYAH 259.20 CSR - K/T BEG TUMBLING/GYMNASTIC(11/25) Vendor Total 259.20
341024 WOODS, SHAQUITA AMADOR 896.00 PS - YAL SVCS (11/15 - 11/28) 341168 1,216.00 PS - YAL SVCS (11/29 - 12/12)
Vendor Total 2,112.00
18195 XPRESS BILL PAY 25.00 PL - ONLINE PERMIT SVCS (11/25) Vendor Total 25.00
1000000363 YANEZ, STEVE JOSE 100.00 PS - COMMISSIONER'S STIPENDS (SY)-11/25 Vendor Total 100.00
A total of 343 checks were issued for $5,764,115.33

To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Heidi Luce, City Clerk
Date: January 13, 2026
SUBJECT: 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
(MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO PD-PS (PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT WITH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS) AT 15529

COLORADO AVENUE IN THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT

BACKGROUND
The City Council, at its regularly scheduled meeting on December 16, 2025, introduced Ordinance No. 1210 and placed it on the January 13, 2026 agenda for adoption.

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 (MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO PD-PS (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT WITH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS) AT
15529 COLORADO AVENUE IN THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT”

DISCUSSION
Ordinance No. 1210, as shown above, is presented for adoption at tonight’s meeting. The agenda report from the December 16, 2025, meeting is attached for reference.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

Agenda Report January 13, 2026
ORDINANCE NO. 1210 Page 2

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; and No. 3: Economic Health - Support a healthy, sustainable economy reflecting community values.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt Ordinance No. 1210.

22. ORDINANCE 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.

To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: John King, AICP, Planning and Building
Director
Ivan Reyes, Associate Planner
Date: December 16, 2025
SUBJECT: 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 AND

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

BACKGROUND
On January 3, 2024, the Development Review Board approved DRA No. 24:002, which allowed the construction of five detached single-family homes at 15529 Colorado Avenue.

In December of 2024, the applicant applied for and received a one-year extension since no construction plans had been submitted to the Building and Safety Division for plan check.

The property owner has since determined that he would terminate the five-home project, which was intended for rental housing, and instead build four homes to sell as owneroccupied housing.

On November 5, 2025, the Planning Commission approved a recommendation that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zone Change No. 253, changing the official Zoning Map from R-M (Multiple-Family Residential) to PD-PS (Planned Development with Performance Standards) at 15529 Colorado Avenue.

On the same evening, the Development Review Board approved Development Review Application No. 25:010, a request to approve the construction of four single-family homes.

The approval included conditions of approval to ensure a quality development.

Regarding the subdivision of the property into four properties, the Planning Commission will review Tentative Parcel Map No. 084884 on January 7, 2026. Once the applicant obtains Planning Commission approval, the applicant will prepare a Final Map for City Council review and approval at the direction of the City Engineer and the Public Works Department.

Agenda Report December 16, 2025
ORDINANCE NO. 1210 Page 2

DISCUSSION
Project Description
This item is a request for the City Council to adopt Ordinance No. 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. The draft ordinance is included as Exhibit “A”.

The subject property is currently developed with a 1,464 square foot, one-story, singlefamily residence and a detached two-car garage. If the project is approved, the applicant will demolish the existing structures.

Existing Site Conditions
Below is an aerial photograph of the project area with the site highlighted in red:

Below are photos of the existing site conditions of the project site:

Agenda Report December 16, 2025
ORDINANCE NO. 1210 Page 3
Site Plan
For reference, below is the site plan as reviewed and approved by the Development Review Board. Minor adjustments will be made to meet City Engineer requirements for the upcoming land subdivision.

Proposed Zone Change
As part of the request, Ordinance No. 1210/Zone Change No. 253 will change the zoning designation of the subject property from R-M (Multiple-Family Residential) to PD-PS (Planned Development with Performance Standards).

The two maps below show the existing and proposed Zoning Map for zone change from R-M to PD-PS:

Agenda Report December 16, 2025
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EXISTING PROPOSED

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

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

The proposed PD-PS zone, allowing for multi-family development, is consistent with the site’s General Plan Land Use Designation. Both allow for residential density and compatibility with the surrounding area.

Environmental Analysis
This project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act per Section 15061(b)(3) which is the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. CEQA does not Agenda Report December 16, 2025
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apply to projects where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

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

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.

CITY OF PARAMOUNT

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
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 (MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO PD-PS (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT WITH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS) AT
15529 COLORADO AVENUE IN THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT

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

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

WHEREAS, California Constitution Article XI, Section 7, enables the City of Paramount (“the City”) to enact local planning and land use regulations; and WHEREAS, the authority to adopt and enforce zoning regulations, including the location and boundaries of the various zones shown and delineated on the Official Zoning Map of the City, is an exercise of the City’s police power to protect the public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to ensure that development occurs in a prudently effective manner, consistent with the goals and objectives of the General Plan as updated and adopted by the City Council on August 7, 2007, and as amended by General Plan Amendment No. 24-1 on February 13, 2024, and reasonable land use planning principles; and
WHEREAS, Zone Change No. 253 would amend the City of Paramount’s official zoning map to modify the zoning of one property located at 15529 Colorado Avenue; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on November 5, 2025 at which time it considered all evidence presented, both written and oral, and at the end of the hearing voted to adopt Resolution No. PC 25:030, recommending that the City Council adopt this Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on this Ordinance on December 16, 2025, at which time it considered all evidence presented, both written and oral.

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

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

Permitted Uses:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Small licensed residential care facilities. A small licensed residential care facility shall comply with all relevant regulations from all relevant State of ORDINANCE NO. 1210

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

Prohibited uses:

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

2. Inoperable vehicles. The storage of inoperable vehicles is prohibited.

Performance Standards:

1. Vehicle repair. The minor maintenance of vehicles (oil change, etc.) is permitted and shall be screened from public view. Major vehicle maintenance, repair or dismantling, and the storage of inoperable vehicles is prohibited within the PD-PS (Planned Development with Performance Standards).

2. Commercial trucks/trailers. The parking or storage of trailers or commercial trucks is prohibited.

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

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

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

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

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

8. Trash/recyclables. Facilities for nonorganic recyclable materials, organic waste, and solid waste shall comply with Chapter 17.118 of the Paramount Municipal Code. Trash, recyclables, garbage, or other waste shall be kept only in sanitary containers provided by the City’s solid waste contractor ORDINANCE NO. 1210

and the containers. shall be stored in a location approved by the Planning and Building Department. Each home shall store garbage and recyclable containers within garages, behind private area fencing, or in a location as approved by the Planning and Building Department. The containers shall not to be visible from the public right-of-way. No owner of a lot shall permit or cause any trash or refuse to be kept in the alley other than for scheduled trash pick-up days nor on any portion of the properties other than in receptacles customarily used.

9. Storage. The storage or accumulation of junk, trash, manure, and other offensive or noxious materials on any lot is specifically prohibited. No burning on any lot shall be permitted except in fireplaces or barbecues, if any. No lumber, metals, machinery, equipment, or building materials shall be kept, stored, or allowed to accumulate on any lot.

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

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

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

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

12. Common area agreement. Homeowners and residents shall comply with all provisions of an agreement addressing common area access, and maintenance responsibilities (including utility location and access) between property owners that shall be recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorder following separate review and approval of the agreement by the City Attorney and City Engineer and prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

Development Standards:

1. Development Review Application. The development shall comply with all conditions of approval of Development Review Application No. 25:010 as approved by the Development Review Board.

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

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

4. Driveways. Any driveway shall not be widened.

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

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

7. Mailboxes. Mailboxes shall be provided at a rate of one per unit. Said boxes shall be installed by the developer and shall be maintained in good condition entirely within the private property.

8. Fences, etc. No fence or hedge exceeding 42 inches in height shall be erected or permitted in the front setback areas on any lot. Chainlink fences are prohibited.

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

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

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

12. Automobile maintenance. The minor maintenance of vehicles (oil change, etc.) is permitted and shall be screened from public view. Major vehicle maintenance and the storage of inoperable vehicles is prohibited.

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

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

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

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

SECTION 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase in this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is for any reason held invalid, the validity of the remainder of the ordinance or the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall be adopted thereby. The City Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases or the application thereof to any person or circumstance be held invalid.

SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect 30 days after its adoption, shall be certified as to its adoption by the City Clerk, and shall be published as required by law, together with the names and members of the City Council voting for and against the Ordinance.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Paramount this 13th day of January 2026.
____________________________________
Peggy Lemons, Mayor
Attest:
________________________
Heidi Luce, City Clerk
EXHIBIT “A”
Ordinance No. 1210/Zone Change No. 253
Existing Zoning
15529 Colorado Ave.

R-M (Multiple-Family Residential)
C-3 (General Commercial))
M-1 (Light Manufacturing)
C-M (Commercial-Manufacturing)
15529
Jefferson St.

Madison St. Colorado Ave.

Vermont Ave
Paramount Blvd.

Ordinance No. 1210/Zone Change No. 253
Proposed Zoning
15529 Colorado Ave.

R-M (Multiple-Family Residential)
C-3 (General Commercial))
M-1 (Light Manufacturing)
C-M (Commercial-Manufacturing) Colorado Ave.

Vermont Ave
Paramount Blvd.
15529
Jefferson St.

Madison St.

To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Heidi Luce, City Clerk
Date: January 13, 2026
SUBJECT: 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

BACKGROUND
The City Council, at its regularly scheduled meeting on December 16, 2025, introduced Ordinance No. 1211 and placed it on the January 13, 2026 agenda for adoption.

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”

DISCUSSION
Ordinance No. 1211, as shown above, is presented for adoption at tonight’s meeting. The agenda report from the December 16, 2025, meeting is attached for reference.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

Agenda Report January 13, 2026
ORDINANCE NO. 1211 Page 2

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; and No. 6: Efficient, Effective, and Fiscally Responsible - Deliver an efficient and effective City government in a fiscally responsible, transparent and collaborative manner.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt Ordinance No. 1211.

23. ORDINANCE 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.

To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: John King, AICP, Planning and Building
Director
Date: December 16, 2025
SUBJECT: 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

BACKGROUND
This item is a request for the City Council to approve Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (ZOTA) No. 39, prohibiting short-term rentals citywide.

The City Council adopted the Zoning Code or Zoning Ordinance (Title 17 of the Paramount Municipal Code) in 1962. Since then, the City Council has incrementally updated the Code when needed.

A short-term housing rental is the renting of a residential property for a period of less than 30 consecutive days. A rental can encompass the entire house or a room of a home, which may be a single-family home, duplex, apartment, mobile home, accessory dwelling unit (ADU), and other housing types. With websites like Airbnb, Vrbo, and other services creating a relatively simple platform and process for property owners to rent on a shortterm basis, short-term rentals have been growing in popularity.

With the exception of ADUs and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs), short-term rentals are not defined or expressly addressed in the Municipal Code. Because they are not expressly permitted, they are prohibited under the City’s Zoning Code (Title 17 of the Municipal Code).

On April 8, 2025, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 1198/Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 28, which included minor revisions to the Municipal Code for the purpose of maintaining conformity with State law, implementing the Paramount Housing Element, bringing internal consistency with the Zoning Ordinance, and clarifying outdated text.

Following discussion, the City Council expressed a desire to consider the portions of the ordinance related to the prohibition of short-term rentals separately.

On April 22, 2025, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1198/Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 28 with sections related to short-term rentals removed.

Agenda Report December 16, 2025
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On September 9, 2025, the City Council heard a report on short-term rentals. Planning and Building Department staff described the history of the existing prohibition of shortterm rentals in Paramount, provided a survey of surrounding cities indicating short-term rentals are commonly prohibited in the subregion, and detailed arguments in support of and in opposition to permitting limited or extensive short-term housing rentals. Following discussion, with City Council consensus, staff was directed to schedule a separate workshop for additional consideration of this item.

On October 14, 2025, the City Council directed staff to draft an ordinance strictly prohibiting short-term rentals in the City for City Council consideration. A copy of the agenda report, which includes the September 9, 2025 agenda report, is attached.

On December 2, 2025, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve the draft ordinance.

DISCUSSION
Summary of Proposed Revisions
The proposed ordinance would update a number of sections of the Zoning Code to explicitly prohibit short-term housing rentals to more clearly state the existing prohibition.

Some of the provisions of the proposed ordinance include the following:
• Prohibiting short-term rentals in residentially developed properties citywide. • Prohibiting short-term rentals in the R-1 (Single-Family Residential), R-2 (Medium Density Residential), R-M (Multiple-Family Residential), and PD-PS (Planned Development with Performance Standards) zones.
• Prohibiting short-term rentals in multifamily housing developments when required by State housing law in the C-3 (General Commercial) and C-M (CommercialManufacturing) zones. • Prohibiting short-term rentals in a residentially developed legal nonconforming property located in a commercial or manufacturing zone.

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

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

Agenda Report December 16, 2025
ORDINANCE NO. 1211 Page 3

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

RECOMMENDED ACTION
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.

CITY OF PARAMOUNT

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
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.

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

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

A. California Constitution Article XI, Section 7, enables the City of Paramount (“the City”) to enact local planning and land use regulations; and B. The authority to adopt and enforce zoning regulations is an exercise of the City’s police power to protect the public health, safety, and welfare; and C. The City desires to ensure that development occurs in a prudently effective manner, consistent with the goals and objectives of the General Plan as updated and adopted by the City Council on August 7, 2007 and reasonable land use planning principles; and
D. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on October 1, 2025 at which time it considered all evidence presented, both written and oral, and at the end of the hearing voted to adopt Resolution No. PC 25:036, recommending that the City Council adopt this Ordinance; and E. The City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on this Ordinance on December 16, 2026, at which time it considered all evidence presented, both written and oral.

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

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

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Short-term rental. A dwelling unit in whole or in part rented for a term shorter than 30 consecutive calendar days.

SECTION 4. Section 17.08.020 of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended to add the following subsection to read as follows:

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

SECTION 5. Section 17.12.020 of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended to add the following subsection to read as follows:

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

SECTION 6. Section 17.16.040 of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended to add the following subsection to read as follows:

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

SECTION 7. Subsection 17.24.020(A)(40) of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

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

Multifamily development proposed in any commercial zone shall comply with the objective design standards of the development regulations of the R-M zone. No dwelling unit in whole or in part shall be rented for a term shorter than 30 consecutive calendar days.

SECTION 8. Subsection 17.28.020(22) of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

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

Multifamily development proposed in any commercial zone shall comply with the objective design standards of the development regulations of the R-M zone. No dwelling unit in whole or in part shall be rented for a term shorter than 30 consecutive calendar days.

SECTION 9. Section 17.44.200 is hereby added to the Paramount Municipal Code to read as follows:

17.44.200 Rental housing in residentially developed properties.

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No dwelling unit in whole or in part shall be rented for a term shorter than 30 consecutive calendar days in a residentially developed property. Short-term rentals are prohibited.

SECTION 10. Section 17.44.690 is hereby added to the Paramount Municipal Code to read as follows:

17.44.690 Rental housing in residentially developed legal nonconforming properties.

No dwelling unit in whole or in part shall be rented for a term shorter than 30 consecutive calendar days in a residentially developed legal nonconforming property located in a commercial or manufacturing zone.

SECTION 11. Section 17.72.150 of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended to add the following subsection to read as follows:

B. Short-term housing rentals. A dwelling unit in whole or in part rented for a term shorter than 30 consecutive calendar days.

SECTION 12. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) which is the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment and CEQA does not apply where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment.

SECTION 13. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase in this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is for any reason held invalid, the validity of the remainder of the ordinance or the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall be adopted thereby. The City Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases or the application thereof to any person or circumstance be held invalid.

SECTION 14. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty days after its adoption, shall be certified as to its adoption by the City Clerk, and shall be published as required by law, together with the names and members of the City Council voting for and against the Ordinance.

ORDINANCE NO. 1211

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Paramount this __ day of ____ 2026.

Peggy Lemons, Mayor
ATTEST
Heidi Luce, City Clerk
To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: John King, AICP, Planning and Building
Director
Date: October 14, 2025
SUBJECT: REPORT ON SHORT-TERM RENTALS

BACKGROUND
A short-term housing rental is the renting of a residential property for a period of less than 30 days. Websites such as Airbnb and Vrbo operate online platforms that facilitate the short-term housing rental process for property owners.

On September 9, 2025, the City Council reviewed an overview of short-term rentals as they relate to Paramount. Planning and Building Department staff described the history of the existing prohibition of short-term rentals in the City, provided a survey of surrounding cities indicating short-term rentals are commonly prohibited in the subregion, and detailed arguments in support of and in opposition to permitting limited or extensive short-term housing rentals.

The overview and options are included in the attached copy of the September 9, 2025 staff report for the short-term rental agenda item.

DISCUSSION
Adopting a more explicit prohibition of short-term rentals is the preferred option.

Alternatives include legalizing existing short-term rentals only, permitting short-term rentals with limits (such as distance, overall number in Paramount, or defined geographic area), and permitting short-term rentals with minimum limits.

During the City Council discussion on September 9, 2025, a property owner with an active Code Enforcement case regarding the unpermitted use of a single-family home for shortterm rentals provided public comment. The property owner, a three-year Airbnb host, explained that she is now in agreement that rentals over 30 days are preferred over shortterm rentals. Drawing on her experience as a short-term rental operator, the property owner pointed to the need for regular cleaning, disinfecting, monitoring; violations such as noisy parties, excessive drug and alcohol use (including marijuana and cocaine), and disruptions to neighbors; and unauthorized smoking and vaping.

Agenda Report October 14, 2025
REPORT ON SHORT-TERM RENTALS Page 2
At the conclusion of the September 9, 2025 discussion, the City Council requested a follow-up meeting to explore the primary recommendation and other options in more detail.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

VISION, MISSION, VALUES, AND STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
The City’s Vision, Mission, and Values set the standard for the organization, establish priorities, uniformity, and guidelines; and provide the framework for policy decisionmaking. The Strategic Outcomes were implemented to provide a pathway to achieving the City’s Vision. This item aligns with Strategic Outcome No 1: Safe Community - Provide a safe place to live, work, and visit.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Provide direction to staff for the development of a short-term rental ordinance and receive and file.

To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: John King, AICP, Planning and Building
Director
Leslie Corrales, Assistant Planner
Date: September 9, 2025
SUBJECT: REPORT ON SHORT-TERM RENTALS

BACKGROUND
A short-term housing rental is the renting of a residential property for a period of less than 30 consecutive days. A rental can encompass the entire house or a room of a home, which may be a single-family home, duplex, apartment, mobile home, accessory dwelling unit (ADU), and other housing types. With websites like Airbnb, Vrbo, and other services creating a relatively simple platform and process for property owners to rent on a shortterm basis, short-term rentals have been growing in popularity.

Short-term Rental Prohibition History
With the exception of ADUs and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs), short-term rentals are not defined or expressly addressed in the Municipal Code. Because they are not expressly permitted, they are prohibited under the City’s Zoning Code (Title 17 of the Municipal Code).

In 2017, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1090/Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 7, establishing new regulations for ADUs. As part of the ordinance, ADU rentals were specifically limited to terms longer than 30 days in compliance with State law.

In 2021, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1151/Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 21, which extended the stated prohibition of short-term rentals in ADUs to also include Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) to meet updated State law.

In addition to express prohibition of short-term rentals in ADUs and JADUs, the City Council has included similar prohibition language in regulations for housing developments in newly created PD-PS (Planned Development with Performance Standards) zones.

These projects include the 10-unit Jazmin at Orizaba, the four-unit development at the former Firehouse on Colorado Avenue, and the two-unit Habitat for Humanity project on Hunsaker Avenue.

Agenda Report September 9, 2025
REPORT ON SHORT-TERM RENTALS Page 2
City Council Direction
On April 8, 2025, the City Council reviewed the introduction to Ordinance No. 1198/Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 28, which included minor amendments to a number of land use regulations. The draft ordinance included a provision expressly prohibiting shortterm rentals, or adding text declaratory of existing law. During the discussions on that date, the City Council requested a hold on such a prohibition, and the sections of the draft ordinance pertaining to short-term rentals were removed from the ordinance. On April 22, 2025, the City Council adopted Ordinance 1198 without references to minimum housing rental terms.

DISCUSSION
Survey
To help understand policies regarding short-term rentals in the Gateway Cities region, Planning Department staff surveyed neighboring cities. The following are the results.

City Allowed
in ADU?
Allowed
in main
homes?
Details Reasoning
Bellflower No No
Policy based – staff member mentioned
the city looking to prohibit them officially
but have not begun the process
Prohibited due to
community feedback due
to unpermitted operations
and number of complaints
Cerritos No No
By Code - short-term rentals, vacation
rentals, and home sharing activities are
not allowed citywide
City Council direction and
feedback
Downey No No
By Code: short-term rentals shall be
prohibited in the principal dwelling unit
or ADU.

Prohibited due to
community feedback and
City Council direction
Lakewood No No Rentals must be more than 30 days
Prohibited due to City
Council direction and
complaints of unpermitted
operations
Norwalk No No Policy - no short-term rentals allowed
Prohibited due to City
Council direction and
complaints
Pico
Rivera No No Policy - no short-term rentals allowed Information not available South
Gate No No Policy - no short-term rentals allowed Information not available Whittier No No Policy - no short-term rentals allowed
Prohibited due to
community feedback and
unpermitted operations
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In summary, surrounding cities do not permit short-term housing rentals. All follow State law and prohibit short-term rentals in ADUs, and they extend the prohibition to all other housing types. Additionally, at present these cities do not anticipate changing their policies to adapt to upcoming major events such as FIFA World Cup 26 or the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Other cities do, in fact, permit, regulate, and collect revenue from short-term rentals.

Typically, these cities are the location of or near regional attractions. Examples include Anaheim, Inglewood, Pasadena, and San Clemente.

Reasons for Prohibition
An underlying theme in support of prohibiting short-term rentals is related to the ongoing housing affordability and availability crisis. Each home removed from the housing market for vacation rentals is a contributor to the housing crisis. Taken as a whole, an entire subsect of housing available for travelers becomes unavailable for permanent residents who are searching, often with increased desperation, for a means to remain in Paramount. Preserving housing for long-term rental or sale would help address housing needs.

Jurisdictions cite a number of other reasons for prohibiting short-term rentals. In terms of complaints related to specific unpermitted short-term rentals and neighborhood preservation, noise is the most common source of complaints received by other cities.

Other concerns are vehicle parking, litter and trash, and exceeding permitted occupancy.

In Paramount, residents have contacted the City to report unpermitted construction, such as an owner dividing a single-family home into two homes, in order to accommodate a short-term rental.

Unpermitted Short-term Rentals in Paramount
A review of the two most popular short-term rental websites – Airbnb and Vrbo – indicates approximately 13 properties in Paramount currently listed for rent. Some properties are readily identifiable by specific address, and others with no clear exterior photos showing neighborhood context are almost impossible to identify. Setting aside two outliers, the average rate per one-night stay is $207.

Potential Revenue
Although there are no hotels in Paramount, Municipal Code Chapter 3.24 (Transient Occupancy Tax – TOT) regulates the taxation of hotels. The Code sets the tax at 10% of the amount charged by a hotel operator. This TOT could potentially extend to short-term rentals at the future direction of the City Council.

Agenda Report September 9, 2025
REPORT ON SHORT-TERM RENTALS Page 4
Using the current $207 average per night as a baseline amount and multiplied by the 13 apparent unsanctioned short-term rentals in Paramount, this totals $2,691.00 per night in short-term rental charges. If these operators maintain guests at an average of 200 nights per year (which is an optimistic estimate), this totals $538,200 over the year. A TOT at the current rate of 10% would bring in $53,820 per year as tax revenue if each location was “fully” rented 200 nights per year. To be more conservative and realistic, the existing short-term rentals under a legalized system would generate TOT ranging from $13,455 (slightly less than an average of two nights of rentals each week) to $53,820 for the year.

The consequence of establishing short-term rentals as a permitted use (or discretionary use – requiring approval by the Planning Commission with a public hearing and conditional use permit) would naturally be the expansion of interest and more permanent housing converted to short-term rentals. The abovementioned range of $13,455 to $53,820 in annual tax revenue to the City could easily grow to $53,820 to $215,280 if the number of short-term rentals quadruples.

However, it should be clear that removing more housing units from the Paramount permanent housing market in favor of short-term rentals would further stress the already strained status of local housing affordability. If the City wishes to invest more funding toward housing assistance programs in the future, the added revenue from short-term rentals would be minimized or even negated.

Pros and Cons
The following chart summarizes the arguments for and against legalizing short-term rentals.

Pros Cons
Extra income to owners Less permanent housing
Creates jobs/supports small business Noise
Incentivizes owners to upgrade homes Trash/litter
Additional revenue to City
New revenue would be directed to permitting,
enforcement, housing assistance (no
meaningful net gain)
Supports neighborhood investment Detracts from neighborhood stability and character
SB 346 is a bill under consideration that will help
cities track rentals
Difficult to track rentals; SB 346 untested and
challenges from industry are expected
Meets need for temporary housing during major
events
Exacerbates parking
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Summary
Cities are at a crossroads with competing issues and events at hand, and it is difficult to find an issue more immediate and pressing than housing. With housing affordability (both rental and ownership) worsening, most cities located away from the beach and amusement parks have opted to maintain a prohibition against short-term rentals. In addition to taking steps to preserve permanent housing, cities wish to preserve the character of residential neighborhoods and ensure nuisances such as noise, litter, and parking are not exacerbated by problematic short-term guests.

All points in favor and against short-term rentals considered, on balance it appears the best option for the community-at-large is to continue the existing prohibition against shortterm rentals. To better clarify the prohibition, the preferred option is to adopt an ordinance specifically declaring the prohibition of short-term rentals in the City’s residential zones.

However, if the City Council wishes to take a different direction, staff will draft an ordinance accordingly based on the requested timing.

Options
The following are possible options:
• No change. Maintain the prohibition of short-term rentals across-the-board and adopt an ordinance more explicitly declaring the prohibition. • Legalize existing short-term rentals. Adopt an ordinance prohibiting new short-term rentals but consider legalizing and regulating unpermitted short-term rentals established before a set date (such as operating before 2024). • Permit short-term rentals with limits. Adopt an ordinance allowing short-term rentals, excluding ADUs and JADUs, with limitation.
o Limit by distance.
o Limit by overall number throughout the city.
o Limit number within a defined geographic area (such as districts or even within a given property or building).
• Permit short-term rentals with minimal limits. Adopt an ordinance allowing short-term rentals in any residence without limitation except for ADUs and JADUs.

The following are other considerations:

Conditional use permit option. While it is uncommon for cities to require a conditional use permit (CUP) for short-term rentals, this is also a possibility. In doing so, the City could require a minimum number of parking spaces and a clear process for suspending or revoking a CUP.

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Interim ordinance. One potential option is to implement an interim ordinance for shortterm rentals when the events surrounding the Olympics are more imminent. Doing so would allow a regulatory framework for short-term rentals on a temporary basis. Proper findings substantiating an immediate threat to public health, safety, or welfare would be required.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

VISION, MISSION, VALUES, AND STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
The City’s Vision, Mission, and Values set the standard for the organization, establish priorities, uniformity, and guidelines; and provide the framework for policy decisionmaking. 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.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Provide direction to staff and receive and file.

To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Heidi Luce, City Clerk
Date: January 13, 2026
SUBJECT: 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 GUIDELINES OF THE C-3
(GENERAL COMMERCIAL) ZONE WITHCOMMERCIAL DESIGN

GUIDELINES AND ESTABLISHING COMMERCIAL DESIGN
GUIDELINES AS A REQUIREMENT OF THE CM (COMMERCIALMANUFACTURING) ZONE IN THE CITY OFPARAMOUNT; AND MAKING

A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT

BACKGROUND
The City Council, at its regularly scheduled meeting on December 16, 2025, introduced Ordinance No. 1213 and placed it on the January 13, 2026 agenda for adoption.

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
GUIDELINES OF THE C-3 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) ZONE

WITHCOMMERCIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES AND ESTABLISHING

COMMERCIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES AS A REQUIREMENT OF THE CM (COMMERCIAL-MANUFACTURING) ZONE IN THE CITY
OFPARAMOUNT; AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT”
Agenda Report January 13, 2026
ORDINANCE NO. 1213 Page 2

DISCUSSION
Ordinance No. 1213, as shown above, is presented for adoption at tonight’s meeting. The agenda report from the December 16, 2025, meeting is 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 3: Economic Health - Support a healthy, sustainable economy reflecting community values; and No. 6: Efficient, Effective, and Fiscally Responsible - Deliver an efficient and effective City government in a fiscally responsible, transparent and collaborative manner.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt Ordinance No. 1213.

25. 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 (COMMERCIALMANUFACTURING) 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.

To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: John King, AICP, Planning and Building
Director
Ivan Reyes, Associate Planner
Date: December 16, 2025
SUBJECT: 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.

BACKGROUND
This item is a request for the City Council to (1) approve Resolution No. 25:043, approving the replacement of the Central Business District Architectural Guidelines with Commercial Design Guidelines; and (2) adopt Ordinance No. 1213/Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (ZOTA) No. 37, approving the replacement of the architectural guidelines of the C-3 (General Commercial) zone with Commercial Design Guidelines and establishment of required Commercial Design Guidelines as a requirement for the C-M (Commercial-Manufacturing) zone.

In 1984, the City adopted the Central Business District Architectural Guidelines that guided development for decades. The Commercial Design Guidelines update is intended to modernize the guidelines for the Central Business District and commercial properties in the C-3 (General Commercial) and C-M (Commercial-Manufacturing) zones. The new design guidelines address aesthetics and will evaluate and update specific elements of the present guidelines. They will also provide new guidance for new and remodeled buildings that “frame” the streetscape by creating a vibrant, attractive pedestrian environment and a sense of place. This update included community engagement and resulted in guidelines that will inspire a high level of commercial design for the next generation of development.

Agenda Report December 16, 2025
RESOLUTION NO. 25:041/ORDINANCE NO. 1213 Page 2

DISCUSSION
Updates to the Commercial Design Guidelines include site access, parking and landscape within parking lots, setbacks, site planning, landmarks, parks, scenery, trash receptacles, street furniture, paving, colors, materials, forms, properties, uniformity, landscaping lighting, rear facades, site entries, security of buildings, signs, and service areas. This scope has accommodated community engagement from local stakeholders.

The outreach included an engagement program that targeted discussions with the community to identify preferred outcomes and confirm engagement goals and expectations. Outreach events included the Friday Night Market, the Eco-Friendly Fair, and a community workshop in July 2025.

The City Council reviewed early concepts of the plan on July 9, 2024. Particular attention has been given to landscaping requirements, following specific planting recommendations of the Community Aesthetics Committee and the Landscaping Committee.

Summary of Proposed Revisions
The proposed Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment would revise sections of Chapter

17.24 regarding the C-3 (General Commercial) zone and Chapter 17.28 regarding the CM (Commercial-Manufacturing) zone of the Paramount Municipal Code. Some of the provisions of the proposed ordinance include the following:
• Revising language from “architectural guidelines” to “commercial design guidelines” to reflect the update.
• Including new provisions in the C-M zone to ensure that qualifying projects meet the intent of the Commercial Design Guidelines.

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

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

Agenda Report December 16, 2025
RESOLUTION NO. 25:041/ORDINANCE NO. 1213 Page 3

VISION, MISSION, VALUES, AND STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
The City’s Vision, Mission, and Values set the standard for the organization, establish priorities, uniformity, and guidelines; and provide the framework for policy decisionmaking. The Strategic Outcomes were implemented to provide a pathway to achieving the City’s Vision. This item aligns with Strategic Outcome No. 3: Economic Health - Support a healthy, sustainable economy reflecting community values; and No. 6:

Efficient, Effective, and Fiscally Responsible - Deliver an efficient and effective City government in a fiscally responsible, transparent and collaborative manner.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
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.

City of Paramount
Commercial Design Guidelines
FINAL DRAFT - December 8, 2025

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
City of Paramount
John King
John Carver
Ivan Reyes
Sol Bejarano
Consultant Team
Gruen Associates
Image Credits: City of Paramount & Gruen Associates
(unless otherwise stated)
City of Paramount
Commercial Design Guidelines

TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 Private Realm:

Open Space Design 49

4.1 Introduction 50

4.2 Street-Facing Open Space 52

4.3 Pathways, Paseos, and Alleys 53

4.4 Parking Lots and Service Areas 55
5 Private Realm:

Building Design 57

5.1 Introduction 58

5.2 Massing and Form 60

5.3 Ground Floor Treatment 70

5.4 Upper Floor Treatment 71

5.5 Materials 72

5.6 Parking Garage Design 73
6 Special Conditions:

Commercial Core 75

6.1 Introduction 76

6.2 Compact Development 78

6.3 Block Structure 79

6.4 Large Sites 80

6.5 Intersections and Nodes 82

6.6 Parking 83
7 Appendix 85

7.1 Trees 86

7.2 Shrubs 89

7.3 Perennials, Succulents, Grasses 93

7.4 Ground Covers 97

7.5 Vines 101
1 Introduction 5

1.1 Purpose and Background 6

1.2 Vision and Guiding Principles 10

1.3 Goals and Objectives 12

1.4 Planning Framework 14

1.5 Planning Process 15

1.6 Administration of the Guidelines 16

1.7 The Commercial Areas Today 17
2 Public Realm 19

2.1 Introduction 20

2.2 Street-Facing Open Space 23

2.3 Connectivity Improvements 26

2.4 Public Realm Landscaping 28

2.5 Materials 32

2.6 Street Amenities 33
3 Private Realm:

Site Design 3

3.1 Introduction 38

3.2 Access 40

3.3 Front Setbacks 41

3.4 Landscaping 42

3.5 Parking Lot Location & Access 44

3.6 Transitions and Screening 45

3.7 Drop Off and Pick Up 46

3.8 Environmental Design 47

City of Paramount | Commercial Design Guidelines
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AND VISION

1.1 Purpose and Background 6

1.2 Vision and Guiding Principles 10

1.3 Goals and Objectives 12

1.4 Planning Framework 14

1.5 Planning Process 15

1.6 Administration of the Guidelines 16

1.7 The Commercial Areas Today 17

WHY DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR
THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT?
The City’s General Plan provides policy guidance for the entire City’s development, and the built environment is directly guided by the zoning code and other municipal standards.

The Commercial Design Guidelines become a critical tool to address the unique needs and conditions of commercial areas within a city while still allowing the zoning standards to manage routine changes to the use of existing buildings.

The guidelines should be used by designers as a framework for decisions made during the design process, which ensures timely processing of applications, while minimizing revisions, delays and misunderstandings. Reviewers (i.e., staff, Development Review Board) will use the design principles to provide consistent and fair review of proposed projects. The City recognizes that each project must be considered individually, and is committed to a collaborative review process that has the shared objective (between project proponents, project reviewers, and other interested parties) of ensuring enduring and sustainable commercial areas, and promoting quality design. Flexibility in considering alternative approaches to good design allows the City to encourage design creativity, and avoid possible undue hardships.
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A. PURPOSE
The City of Paramount has historically prided itself in its design initiatives that place an emphasis on maintaining a high quality of life for residents and a sense of place, thus preserving the city people are proud to call “home.”
The purpose of the Design Guidelines is to provide direction/ guidance to City staff, elected and appointed decisionmakers, and applicants on the design of public realm and private realm projects in all commercial areas within the City. This document is an update to the Central Business District
Architectural Guidelines, which were adopted in 1984.

The Commercial Design Guidelines will enable the City of Paramount to plan for and guide the City’s future to capitalize on the potential of commercial areas, and stimulate new private investment. While the 1984 Architectural Guidelines focused on building and site design characteristics of the Central Business District, the Commercial Design Guidelines expands the scope both geographically and topically by
addressing all commercial areas in the City, and including guidelines for the public realm (e.g., the design of the pedestrian environment and public space) in addition to the private realm (e.g., building design and site design).

B. LOCATION
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The public realm guidelines provide guidance within the public right-of-way which constitutes the public streetscape as a complementary component of the private realm
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VISION STATEMENT
The Commercial Design Guidelines will support walkable, accessible, well-connected commercial environments, and provide guidance to enhance them with shopping, cultural, recreational, employment and housing opportunities, including key public and private realm amenities to create vibrant commercial areas.

1.2 VISION AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES
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GUIDING PRINCIPLES
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ƒ Create a sense of place and enhance community identity. ƒ Facilitate compact, mixed-use development where
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ƒ Create a comfortable and welcoming pedestrian
environment while acknowledging the continued use of
cars and other vehicles.
ƒ Enhance the vitality of commercial areas.
ƒ Ensure compatibility, cohesiveness, and consistency in urban design throughout the City.
ƒ Create a distinctive character and sense of place for commercial streets.
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ƒ Facilitate a clear and expeditious project review process. ƒ Articulate a vision for future commercial development that is sustainable and resilient.
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ƒ Ensure an excellence of design through appropriate
high-quality design, scale, and siting, and the use of
appropriate building materials and landscaping.

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Future Station
Gateway
Downtown Street Network
Future Southeast Gateway Rail
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City Boundary
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Goal 1: Provide attractive commercial
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1.4 PLANNING FRAMEWORK
A. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER

PLANS, CODES, AND PROJECTS
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FINAL DRAFT City of Paramount | Commercial Design Guidelines - 15 A. PUBLIC OUTREACH
The Project Team conducted a series of public outreach
efforts to solicit feedback from the community regarding different approaches to developing the Design Guidelines.

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KEY CONCERNS
ƒ Ensure a walkable and safe Civic Center and Downtown
area along Paramount Boulevard.
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ƒ Create guidelines in support of youth-related commercial uses and activity.
ƒ Include guidelines that integrate mixed-use housing with commercial activity.
ƒ Consider more opportunities for outdoor dining to create vibrant commercial environments.
ƒ Consider sustainable solutions such as solar panels to improve the commercial environment.
ƒ Consider a variety of open spaces such as courts and
plazas for people to gather, and continue to enhance
streetscapes with more street trees and planting.
ƒ Be sensitive to scale and context such as building height. ƒ Improve connectivity with transitional spaces such as paseos.
ƒ More parking is needed but more shared parking
opportunities should be included to better utilize land. ƒ Incorporate artwork into the guidelines.
ƒ Improve bike amenities such as bike racks and storage.

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the Paramount Municipal Code. The Board may approve,
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B. AMENDING THE GUIDELINES

REQUIREMENT AND PROCEDURES
The Commercial Design Guidelines may be amended at
any time in the same manner and process by which the
Guidelines were originally adopted. An amendment or
amendments should not require a concurrent General Plan amendment unless by determination of the Planning and
Building Director, or if the General Plan goals, objectives, policies, or programs would be substantially affected by the proposed change.

MINISTERIAL ACTION
The addition of new information to the Commercial Design Guidelines that does not change the effect of any concepts or regulations may be made administratively by the Planning and Building Director, subject to appeal to the Planning Commission.

1.6 ADMINISTRATION OF THE GUIDELINES
The Commercial Design
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compact, mixed
use development
3 Increase
economic activity
4 Facilitate
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investment of
infrastructure
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5 Streamline the
review process
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FINAL DRAFT City of Paramount | Commercial Design Guidelines - 17 Paramount is a unique place, known for its successful
transformation into an attractive small city graced by treelined neighborhoods, white picket fences, public art, pocket parks, and landscaped boulevards. The following page gives a summary of the current land use, urban design, mobility, and public realm conditions within the commercial areas today.

1.7 THE COMMERCIAL AREAS TODAY
A. LAND USE
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B. URBAN DESIGN
Many of the commercial areas have traditional strip retail and multi-family buildings built in the 1970s and 1980s along its corridors. This existing pattern is typically inward looking and does not activate the street. Auto-oriented retail is also a dominant use along many major corridors such as Rosecrans and often includes surface parking and limited landscaping. 9"

 
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walls, little to no vegetation, limited windows, and sidewalkadjacent parking lots. These characteristics do not reinforce a positive pedestrian experience. Portions of Paramount Boulevard do have large street trees and 15 foot-wide
sidewalks/parkways which with additional enhancements
could foster excellent pedestrian connections and support commercial activity.

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City of Paramount | Commercial Design Guidelines
2 PUBLIC REALM

2.1 Introduction 20

2.2 Street-Facing Open Space 23

2.3 Connectivity Improvements 26

2.4 Public Realm Landscaping 28

2.5 Materials 32

2.6 Street Amenities 33
20 - City of Paramount | Commercial Design Guidelines FINAL DRAFT This Chapter provides guidance to both City staff and
private developers for the design of streetscape elements in the public realm; these include all physical components in the public right-of-way, including roadways, parkways (landscaping strips), street trees, sidewalks, and open space.

These public realm guidelines also apply to areas in private setbacks that are publicly accessible, such as plazas, seating areas, and extended sidewalks.

A. PUBLIC REALM FRAMEWORK
Providing safe, reliable, and accessible public realm network to and from destinations, including transit, is a fundamental component of a successful commercial environment. As
development opportunities are introduced, certain amenities should be added to ensure pedestrians, cyclists, visitors, and commuters are able to safely and comfortably move around the city.

Figure 2-1 illustrates the public realm framework,
emphasizing the importance of a connectivity network and access throughout the City of Paramount and the Central Business District (CBD), including its downtown core. The map establishes streets in green as the primary commercial corridors connecting commercial and public open space as described in this chapter.

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enhanced connections to neighboring destinations such
as Downtown and the future transit station.

4. Sound Walls. Where possible, erect a sound wall between new development and an adjacent freeway to help serve
as a noise and air pollution barrier.

5. Vegetation Buffers. Plant vegetation barriers between the freeway/high volume roadway and developments to help
with pollution reduction.

6. Green Streets and Air Pollution Mitigation. Plant
trees on streets with housing development and along
commercial corridors to mitigate air pollution and to help reduce temperatures in warmer months.

B. NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTER

IN PUBLIC SPACES

1. Public Art. Commission local artists to decorate
infrastructure such as utility boxes, blank walls adjacent to or visible from major arterials, and on pavement as part of temporary installations.

2. Cultural Preservation and Resiliency. Preserve cultural institutions, events, public art, and urban design features wherever possible. Examples of cultural events include
farmers markets, art walks, festivals, block parties, holiday parties, etc.

3. Monument/Signature Trees. Where appropriate,
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designated for outdoor dining, or any other open spaces on private property designated for public uses or connectivity.

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5. Linear Park. A linear park is a wide landscaped area parallel to a public street curb, a rail line, or a busway and used by pedestrians, bicyclists, joggers and other social, health and recreational opportunities. While similar
to paseos, linear parks can be seen as extensions of a
standard street right-of-way. A linear park may also be in a wide landscaped median of a public street.
a) Curb cuts and entrances for pedestrian/vehicular
and bicycle crossings should be designed to provide
safe and attractive pedestrian access.
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university settings.
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7. Outdoor Dining Areas. Roofed and unroofed outdoor
dining areas along major commercial corridors such as
Paramount and Alondra Boulevards (see Figure 2-1) are
subject to the following guidelines:
a) The outdoor dining area should be located
immediately adjacent to the establishment with
which it is associated. It can be located on an extended sidewalk area, within the maximum setback area,
or within the public right-of-way upon obtaining
an encroachment permit as approved by the Public
Works Director or designee. An outdoor dining area
to be shared between establishments within 50 feet
of each other with a connecting path may vary from
these requirements as approved by the Director.
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1. General. A curb extension (also known as a bulb-out) is a portion of the sidewalk that is extended into the
on-street parking lane, typically at intersections. Where there is on-street parking approaching an intersection
along Paramount and Alondra Boulevards, and when the
City Engineer determines the installation is safe and
appropriate, a curb extension should be created. Curb
extensions reduce the distance that pedestrians need to walk to cross the street, make pedestrians more visible to motor vehicles, cause drivers to reduce speed by narrowing the roadway, and provide space for pedestrian amenities (e.g., street furniture, bike racks, etc.) and environmental elements (e.g., bioswales).

2. Criteria for Locations. Curb extensions should be installed in locations where they won’t interfere with bicycle lanes or separated bikeways. If these treatments are needed, then additional design features such as ramps, or half-sized curb extensions should be considered. Curb extensions
are optimal at intersections where right-turning volumes are limited, as the design precludes the ability to provide a dedicated right-turn lane.

D. FIRST/LAST MILE CONNECTIONS

1. Continuous Networks. Provide continuous bus,
pedestrian and bicycle networks, and shared mobility
options (vehicles, bikes, scooters, etc.) to connect transit stations to local destinations.

2. Pedestrian Pathways to the Station. Enhance primary
pathways to the station including the existing sidewalk network which connects residential areas, adjacent to
commercial areas, to the transit station. Along major
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3. Pick-up and Drop-off Areas. Provide pick-up and drop-off space at or near the transit station for buses, shuttles, and shared vehicles.

4. Alternative Mode Parking. Provide bicycle parking and parking spaces for car-sharing programs along major
corridors and in front of civic buildings. Encourage bicycle parking at new multi-family residential developments.

Provide drop-off locations and docking spaces for shared micro-mobility devices (such as scooters) on public
sidewalks along major corridors where space permits, and following a City Council determination.

5. Bicycle Network. Plan for an integrated bicycle network including protected bike lanes and bike boulevards, and amenities such as bike parking and lockers within the
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management.

A. PUBLIC RIGHT-OFWAY LANDSCAPING

1. Public Realm Planting. Landscaped areas in the public realm (e.g., within the public right-of-way in medians, parkways) should use the approved Tree Palette and
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trees should be preserved if possible, and if removed
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3. Tree Grates. Trunk openings should be adequately sized to accommodate a full-grown tree without constricting
the trunk. Recommended are tree grates that have
“breakaway” components that can be removed as the tree
trunk broadens (see images below).
a) Expandable tree grates should be provided along
sidewalks and in plazas where a continuous walking
surface is needed to meet universal accessible
standard; otherwise, tree grates on private and public
sidewalks are not required.
b) Tree grates should be selected so that they do not
inhibit tree growth as the trunk widens.

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b) Allow for accessible breaks in the parkway planters
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1. General Spacing. Trees need adequate space to grow
healthy canopies and supporting root structure. Trees
should be spaced to ensure that no more than 1/3 of
the tree’s mature canopy will overlap into another tree’s canopy. Give careful consideration to the following plant spacing issues when preparing the preliminary landscape plan:
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1. California-Adapted Plant Species. All front setback
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specimens cannot provide adequate coverage.

3. Plant Arrangement and Maintenance. Landscape design
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medians, and parking lane planters. Rain gardens can
also be used in front of homes or buildings to capture
rooftop runoff from disconnected downspouts.
d) Permeable Paving. Permeable paving systems can
provide the structural integrity necessary for cars,
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encouraged.

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crossings creates an intuitive and safe environment for all users. Existing crossings should be upgraded to include continental crosswalks as detailed in the Crosswalks
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5. Waste Receptacles. Waste receptacles should be placed near nodes of activity. Considerations should be given
to providing waste receptacles for recycling and solar
compacting waste bins.

6. Bicycle Racks. Bicycle racks should be located near
transit stops, major destinations, and bike paths.

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1. Transit Shelters. A shelter should be provided at all transit stops and stations where space permits to protect commuters from sun and from inclement weather. The
shelter should be designed to provide adequate lighting, seating, a 5’x8’ passenger loading area at the front door of the bus, accessibility to the bus and the sidewalk, and information signage.

2. Seating. Benches or seats should be provided at all transit stops and stations for commuters to rest while waiting
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City of Paramount | Commercial Design Guidelines
3 PRIVATE REALM:

SITE DESIGN

3.1 Introduction 38

3.2 Access 40

3.3 Front Setbacks 41

3.4 Landscaping 42

3.5 Parking Lot Location and Access 44

3.6 Transition and Screening 45

3.7 Drop Off and Pick Up 46

3.8 Environmental Design 47
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FRAMEWORK
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1. Primary Street Access. Development with frontages
on Paramount Boulevard, Alondra Boulevard, and
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from a rear alley as opposed to the primary street.

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should be visible from the bus stop, where feasible.

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for the fenestration to be visually and aesthetically
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3.3 FRONT SETBACKS
A. EXTENDED SIDEWALKS

1. Minimum Setbacks. For minimum setback requirements,
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a primary use of the extended sidewalk and may occupy
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for the following components: primary and secondary
entrances, roadways, intersections, required setbacks,
open space/pedestrian paths, and parking areas.

The design of these components should contain
architecturally consistent wall materials, plant materials, and adequate lighting. All landscape improvement
plans, will be prepared by a licensed landscape architect.

Changes to the approved master landscape plan should
be approved by the Planning and Building Director or
designee.

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7. Trees and Plants. Trees should be selected to provide shade, visual consistency, and interest. Existing shade trees should be preserved to the extent practicable. If removed, replacement trees should match the size of the tree removed up to a maximum of 48-inch box size. Trees should be selected from the Trees section of the Master Plant List (Exhibit A)..

8. Landscaped Planters. Landscape planters should be at least three feet wide; however, planters less than six feet in width should use engineered soils or other mechanism with a circumference of at least three times the size of root ball within the planter, to allow for the long-term health and maintenance of trees within the planters.

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1. Planting Area. Pertaining to residential, commercial, and mixed-use zones, plant density should cover at least 65% of the available front setback area. The designated planting areas should be covered with drought tolerant, native or adapted plant species as selected from the Master Plant List (Exhibit A), and should be evenly blanketed with locally sourced mulch. Mulch should be provided at three inches deep in all landscape areas except for groundcover zones. a) The remaining 35% of the front setback area should
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3.6 TRANSITIONS AND SCREENING
A. TRANSITIONS TO ADJOINING

PROPERTIES

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spaces cannot reduce pedestrian orientation of the site or increase the number of curb cuts and may not require pedestrians to cross a parking aisle, alley, or street in order to reach the building entrance. The passenger loading
spaces should be accessible without a fee, key, or access card and located as close as practicable to the building entrance.

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3.7 DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP

3. Pick-up and Drop-off Zones. Pick-up and drop-off zones are marked areas in the curb zone which permit passenger loading or temporary parking, usually for an interval of less than 15 minutes. Transit stations, hotels, community buildings, schools, and businesses which include valet
service are land uses which typically include pick-up and drop-off zones at the curb.
a) Ensure the curb in front of major commercial retail
or restaurant hubs have a dedicated pick-up and
drop-off zone area.
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3.8 ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
A. SITE AND BUILDING DESIGN

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buildings to capitalize on unique topography where
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increase accessibility by adding stairs and ramps in
heavily sloped environments.

B. SMART INFRASTRUCTURE

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technologies that could be implemented in a way to
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4 PRIVATE REALM:

OPEN SPACE

4.1 Introduction 50

4.2 Street-Facing Open Space 52

4.3 Pathways, Paseos, and Alleys 53

4.4 Parking Lots and Service Areas 55
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DESIGN FRAMEWORK
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vary in size and function - some are programmed for events to activate an area or commercial uses such as restaurants, some may be adjacent to a transit station or civic building, and others may be entirely for recreation.

Parks and other forms of open space are critical for active and healthy Commercial areas. Parks can serve as neighborhood focal points, and provide opportunities for recreation, events, exercise, and more. Another key ingredient in creating dynamic commercial areas which are connected by transit and active transportation is to create attractive and functional places that people want to be.

Figure 4-1 presents the integration of a network of existing and potential open spaces, as described in this chapter, within the City, the Central Business District (CBD), and the Downtown commercial core. Parks are marked with quartermile 5-minute walkable radii, while red dashed circles indicate gaps and potential areas for new open spaces to enhance connectivity to existing and potential new commercial areas. 9    
  



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potential candidates for future commercial street frontage illustrate the importance of linking existing and potential open space within the City and to the heart of pedestrian activity in the CBD.

Parks and open spaces are essential for fostering active, healthy commercial areas, serving as neighborhood focal points and venues for recreation, events, and community gathering. Creating attractive, functional private open spaces is crucial for placemaking and enhancing commercial areas throughout the City of Paramount.

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elements, and face the street and/or be directly accessible from the sidewalk. Courtyards provide opportunities for publicly accessible open space for gathering such as
outdoor dining, and/or for quiet areas for residents of a project.

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consider its function, the size of the project, and the surrounding environment.

B. FORECOURTS

1. Relationship to Buildings and Streets. Forecourts
are encouraged along primary commercial corridors as
street-facing publicly accessible open spaces. Forecourts typically occur at mid-block and are enclosed on three
sides of a building or set of buildings. Forecourts should be designed at, or near, the grade of the sidewalks.

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(greater than 30 inches) or planting along the front edge of the forecourt adjacent to the sidewalk.

4. Pedestrian Amenities. Pedestrian amenities such as
ample seating, eating places, plants, trees, fountains, sculptures and other public art should be considered and provided where appropriate.

5. Solar Orientation and Other Locations. Forecourts
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2. Public Access. Areas located on the roof of an upper story, such as an occupiable rooftop deck or terrace or an amenity space atop a parking structure, are encouraged
and may also qualify as “publicly accessible” if it can be directly accessed from a public staircase and/or elevator.

3. Green Roofs and Recreation. Green roofs and recreational leisure space on rooftops, such as pools and gardens,
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4.3 PATHWAYS, PASEOS, AND ALLEYS
A. PEDESTRIAN PATHWAYS

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streets. Alternatively, bollards can be used in non-grade separated treatments to delineate the paseo.

3. Adjacencies. For security and to create an active edge, blank walls causing limited surveillance should be avoided in favor of windows and active yards.

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4.4 PARKING LOTS AND SERVICE AREAS
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City of Paramount | Commercial Design Guidelines
5 PRIVATE REALM:

BUILDING DESIGN

5.1 Introduction 58

5.2 Massing and Form 60

5.3 Ground Floor Treatment 70

5.4 Upper Floor Treatment 71

5.5 Materials 72

5.6 Parking Garage Design 73
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The design of buildings at or near major commercial corridors plays a key role in the attractiveness, activity, and safety of the area. Creating building design that enhances sense of place for the City of Paramount needs to not only build on the C-3 and C-M zones, and the Central Business District, but also allow for potential future development of other 




 


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60 - City of Paramount | Commercial Design Guidelines FINAL DRAFT A. MASSING AND FORM

1. Variety in Building Facades and Urban Form. Vary
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summarized in Table 5.2.

2. Massing Modulation. Buildings should modulate their
massing with design features that add depth and impact
such as projecting forms which break up long or blank
facades; overhangs which add shade and shadows;
emphasized horizontal elements; or extended walls which enclose, screen or emphasize building elements.

3. Contemporary, Pedestrian-Friendly Design. Building
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horizontal building facade, choosing from strategies
listed in Table 5.3. To provide visual interest and
avoid monotonous rhythms, the minimum number
of articulation modulations may be reasonably
distributed along the facade horizontally along the
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1. Building Heights. Vary building heights within the
Commercial areas. Allow for and encourage the placement of relatively taller buildings near the station, along wider streets, and intermittently throughout the station area to serve as focal points.

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B. CORNER TREATMENT

1. Building Shaped at Corners. When located at the corner of an important pedestrian intersection or a focal point, design buildings to emphasize the corner by using a
variety of techniques at the corner such as adding a strong vertical mass or a tower, a diagonal setback, a corner plaza, and/or a recessed building entrance. Treatments should
be applied at all corners of an intersection.

2. Vision Clearance for Corner Lots and Reverse Corner
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a) Visual Interest. To provide visual interest at corner lots, buildings located at the intersection of two
primary or secondary streets should incorporate at
least one of the strategies listed in Table 5.4.

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ELEMENT APPLICABLE BUILDING
FLOORS

GUIDELINES
Ground
Floor
Upper
Floors
Recessed balconies for sun protection
and modulation
• A minimum of 50% of the dwelling units facing
streets
• Minimum dimension: 5’ depth and 10’ width
Partially uncovered projecting
balconies forming an architectural
pattern
• A minimum of 50% of the dwelling units facing
streets
• Minimum dimension: 5’ depth and 10’ width
Raised stoops, covered or partially
covered porches, patios, or arcades
• A minimum of 50% of the dwelling units facing
streets
Column articulation (e.g. ground level
arcades)
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• Maximum Depth: 10’
Canopy, awning, or marquee marking
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clearance
• Awning side panels are discouraged
Articulated corner treatment • A corner setback to form a publicly accessible open space with a minimum dimension of 10’ x
10’, or
• An architectural treatment differing from
surrounding facades such as a rounded or angled
form at the corner
Roof modulation such as a sloped roof,
change in height of the parapet, or a
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ELEMENT GUIDELINES
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Lighting Integrated with Building Architecture
Covered dining patio
Entrance recesses create a public forecourt
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STRATEGY GUIDELINES

WINDOWS AND DOORS
Weather protection or
shading device over
windows (awnings,
louvers, or canopies)
ƒ Minimum 2 feet deep
ƒ Minimum 50% of
the windows
Variation in window size ƒ 20% of windows should
have at least 20% change
in height or width
Recessed Windows ƒ 6 inches deep for over
50% of the facade
window area
Bay Windows ƒ 2 feet projection for
10% of windows
Projected window
trim (sill, lintel, and/
or surrounds)
ƒ 6 inches high, 4
inches wide
ƒ 4 inches deep for
50% of windows
Increased fenestration
(windows and doors)
ƒ •At least 25% variation
in glazed area
ƒ •Minimum 25 linear feet
width along the facade
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STRATEGY REQUIREMENT(S)

STRATEGY GUIDELINES
Roofline
variation
ƒ Minimum 4 feet height difference
to adjacent roofline(s)
ƒ Minimum 20% of facade length
Other, as approved by the Planning
and Building Director.

Note: A strategy used to satisfy this guideline may
also be used to satisfy any other design requirement that lists the identical strategy option.

STRATEGY GUIDELINES

WALL PLANE VARIATION
Offset plane(s) from
the primary facade
ƒ Minimum 2 feet deep
ƒ Encompassing at least
20% of facade area
Projection, recess,
or step-back on
an upper floor
ƒ 7 feet depth entire
length of facade
Textured materials
with relief (ie. brick
or wood siding)
ƒ Extend across minimum 25
linear feet along the facade
ƒ Extends at least 75%
of the floors
ƒ Different material, color,
and/or texture from the
adjacent facade planes
Banding (horizontal
or vertical)
ƒ Minimum depth 3
inches from the adjacent
building facades
ƒ Minimum width 8 inches
ƒ Extend minimum 75% of
the total facade frontage
length (horizontal elements)
or minimum 75% of the
total facade frontage
height (vertical elements)
ƒ Different material, color,
and/or texture from the
adjacent facade planes
Project building
slabs from the rest
of the facade
ƒ Minimum 25 feet or 25%
of the length of the facade,
whichever is greater
ƒ Minimum 12 inches depth
for 75% of the floors
ƒ Slab projections may be
used as balconies, provided
they meet all required
balcony dimensions
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Balconies ƒ Minimum 40% of the
length of the facade within
the articulated segment
ƒ Minimum 5’ in depth
by 7’ wide
Example Wall Plane Variation
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66 - City of Paramount | Commercial Design Guidelines FINAL DRAFT Table 5.4 - CORNER DESIGN STRATEGIES

STRATEGY GUIDELINES
BUILDINGS 2 STORIES AND HIGHER
Publicly accessible corner
plaza that extends to
the pedestrian sidewalk
at the intersection and
connects to an entrance
of the building
ƒ Minimum area: 500
square feet
ƒ Minimum dimensions
of any side: 16 feet
ƒ Should be paved
with a treatment that
distinguishes the plaza
from the connecting
sidewalks (e.g. texture,
material, and or
color variation)
ƒ Should comply with Open
Space and Landscaping
design guidelines in
Chapters 3 and 4 of this
document, as well as
applicable Development
Standards in the PMC
ƒ Minimum 80%
open to the sky
Change in material,
color, fenestration type
or a combination, on
the frontage along both
sides of the corner
ƒ Extend horizontally a
minimum of 20 feet
both sides of the
building corner
ƒ Extend vertically for
aminimum of 80% of
the building height
Recessed Windows of
the building facade
instead of meeting at
a 90-degree angle
ƒ Minimum of 15 feet
along both sides of
the building corner
ƒ If a building facade is
less than 60 feet long,
the rounded corner
should continue for a
minimum of 25% of the
overall facade length
ƒ Minimum 80% of the
building height
Varied Form, Materials, and Access for Corner Design
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STRATEGY GUIDELINES
BUILDINGS 2 STORIES AND HIGHER
Projection or recess
of the corner facades
horizontally from the
rest of the building
ƒ Minimum of 15 feet
along both sides of
the building corner
ƒ if a building facade is
less than 60 feet long,
the recess or projection
should continue for a
minimum of 25% of the
overall facade width
ƒ Recessed or projected a
minimmum of 2 feet from
the adjacent facade plane
Banding (horizontal
or vertical)
ƒ Projects a minimum of
5 feet and maximum
10 feet above the
adjacent roof ridge
ƒ Articulated by a recess
or projection of a
minimum 2 feet deep
ƒ Minimum of 20 feet
along both sides of
the building corner
ƒ If a building facade is less
than 60 feet long, the
tower recess/projection
should continue for a
minimum of 25% of the
overall facade width
ƒ May only count towards
satisfying this requrement
for buildings 5 stories
tall or shorter
Increased corner glazing
for windows and doors
including a building
entry to a commercial
use, if applicable
ƒ Increased a minimum of
10% for a minimum of
20 feet length along both
sides of the corner.
ƒ Minimum of 80% of
the building height
Other, as approved by the Planning
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68 - City of Paramount | Commercial Design Guidelines FINAL DRAFT Table 5.5 - BASE/BODY/TOP

STRATEGY GUIDELINES

VERTICAL WALL PLANE VARIATION
Step-back of upperfloor facade from
the floor below
ƒ Minimum 3 feet recessed
for minimum 75% of the
length of the facade
ƒ Step-back at the third
floor or higher
Wall plane offset accompanied by a change
in building material
or color between the
base and body
ƒ Minimum 18-inch
offset from the
adjacent facade wall
ƒ Offset (or combination
of multiple offsets)
encompasses minimum
75% of the facade
ƒ Minimum height of
one story or 75% of
the building height,
whichever is greater
Recessed building
frontage at the ground
floor horizontally from
the upper floors
ƒ Minimum 3 feet recessed
from the building base
ƒ Spanning minimum 75% of
the length of the facade
Facade offset with a
change in building
material or color between
the base and body
ƒ Minimum eighteen (18)
inches vertical offset
(recess or protrusion)
for minimum 75% of the
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STRATEGY GUIDELINES

FACADE ARTICULATION
Vary the facade material,
texture or pattern
on the ground floor
from building body
ƒ Minimum 75% coverage
of the facade wall area
on the ground floor
Vary the size and/
or depth of windows
or balconies across
the building’s base,
body, and top
ƒ 50% change in depth
or 20% change in size
(square feet) between
base and body or
between body and top
Roofline variation ƒ Spans the full length
of the roofline
ƒ Minimum height 2 feet
Decorative architectural
elements such as
columns and pilasters
ƒ Minimum depth of 6”
extending from the facade
ƒ Encompasses minimum
75% of the length
of the facade
Sheltered Walkway,
Arcade, Colonnade
ƒ 6 feet wide minimum
75% of the facade
Ground floor awnings,
arcades or canopies that
project horizontally from
the facade and provide
shade over fenestration
ƒ Minimum 3 feet deep
ƒ Spans minimum 50% of
frontage (applies to both
frontages on corner lots)
Other, as approved by the Planning
and Building Director
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70 - City of Paramount | Commercial Design Guidelines FINAL DRAFT A. GROUND-FLOOR ACTIVATION

1. Equal Design Treatment on Facades. Where the rear or sides of the building are visible from streets and alleys, these facades should receive equal design treatment to
the main facade.

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e) Visually extending interior spaces outside through
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in the frontage zone along a commercial corridor should be encouraged where adequate space exists. Design food
establishment buildings with walk-up order windows,
bar style seating along the facade to encourage outdoor dining and an active storefront.

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lobbies and gyms, live/work units, childcare, business
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pathways and streets leading or connected to primary
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Curb Property Line
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5.4 UPPER FLOOR TREATMENT
A. STEP-BACKS

1. Articulated Building Facades and Massing. To create
visual interest and activation of the street, and to avoid large bulky facades and blank walls, articulate building massing using techniques such as some stepping

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recessed windows, bay windows, balconies, trellises, and varied roof lines.

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located along a plaza, open space, or the street frontage.

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4. Solar Panels. The use of solar panels for the generation of electricity and water heating is encouraged, provided that the location and design of panels is consistent with other guidelines set forth in this document.
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72 - City of Paramount | Commercial Design Guidelines FINAL DRAFT A. MATERIALS

1. Facade Consistency and Compatibility. Design,
materials, and colors on all facades of a building – and amongst all buildings in a multi-building development
– should be consistent so the building will appear as a cohesive unit.

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a combination of at least three (3) different colors and/ or materials (including wall planes and trim). Generally, earth tone colors or variations thereof are encouraged and recommended for primary building colors.
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satisfying this guideline, with the exception that
glass used as part of a curtain wall facade area may
qualify as a material variation.
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use in professional settings such as in commercial
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5.6 PARKING GARAGE DESIGN
A. PARKING STRUCTURES

1. Parking Structures. The following guidelines apply to all parking structures proposed:
a) Above-grade parking structures may not be located
along the frontage of major arterial streets or
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parking from public view from streets by locating
parking below grade or wrapping in above-grade
parking structures with development.
d) Parking structures should be designed as an
integral component of the coordinated site plan
and architectural theme. The interior treatment of
a parking structure should be of a light color. The
treatment should include a coordinated interior
sign program designed to identify parking levels
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intersections should be at least 100 feet (preferably
150 feet). Entrances and exits should have clear lines
of sight.
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City of Paramount | Commercial Design Guidelines
6 SPECIAL
CONDITIONS:

COMMERCIAL
CORE

6.1 Introduction 76

6.2 Compact Development 78

6.3 Block Structure 79

6.4 Large Sites 80

6.5 Intersections and Nodes 82

6.6 Parking 83
76 - City of Paramount | Commercial Design Guidelines FINAL DRAFT A. COMMERCIAL CORE FRAMEWORK
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Figure 6-1 focuses on the Central Business District (CBD), including the downtown core, as the unique focal point for compact commercial development in Paramount. The CBD
street network is depicted with red lines indicating the primary commercial frontages, while gateways mark key
entry points. The map outlines the span of corridor coverage, emphasizing the importance of a distinct downtown
character and connectivity within the CBD. This framework supports a vibrant and walkable commercial environment.

B. MIX OF USES

1. Proportion of Uses. Vary the proportion and mix of
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ridership. Discourage heavy industrial and non-transit
supportive uses such as vehicle-oriented businesses like car washes, drive thrus, and car dealerships in the area directly around the commercial core.

6.1 INTRODUCTION
Examples of Integrated Private and Public Realms
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Gateway
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City Boundary
Central Business District (CBD)
Paramount Park + School
Paramount Swap Meet
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on small lots and underutilized parcels with limited
existing on-site uses by potentially reducing parking,
height, setbacks, and other requirements.

2. Surface Parking Redevelopment. Permit and encourage
properties with surface parking lots, especially streetadjacent lots, to replace a portion or the entirety of the lot with new development with a reduced or waived
replacement parking requirement as necessary.

3. Rehabilitation of Older Buildings. Encourage the
rehabilitation and reuse of older buildings to maintain neighborhood character and to sustainably accommodate
new businesses and/or housing units.

4. Condition and Density of Existing Uses. ; &  enforcement and incentives to encourage property
owners to maintain their properties as safe and attractive to patrons to prevent blight.

5. Compact Development. Encourage compact
development in the Commercial areas to address the
smaller parcel sizes that currently exist within the Central Business District:
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commercial areas depending on the size of lots,
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can be work/live with shopfronts at the street level.

6. Joint Development. Encourage participation in Joint
Development Programs by establishing an inventory of
publicly owned land available for redevelopment.

7. Lot Size. Reduce minimum lot sizes as feasible to
encourage more compact development.

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clearly signed for shared use with pedestrians and
bicyclists.
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access through the block should articulate how
they will provide a pedestrian-oriented environment
that supports the objective of making Downtown
Paramount more walkable in support of commercial
activity.
c) Full-block development that does not provide public
access through the block should provide a pedestrianoriented environment that is inviting and interesting along the public frontages.
d) Providing active uses along the alleys and paseos is highly encouraged.

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80 - City of Paramount | Commercial Design Guidelines FINAL DRAFT FIGURE 6-2. PRIVATE REALM LARGE SITES
Future Southeast Gateway Rail
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Large Sites within CBD
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82 - City of Paramount | Commercial Design Guidelines FINAL DRAFT A. HIGH VISIBILITY CROSSWALKS
Marked crosswalks at controlled and mid-block intersections direct pedestrians to ideal locations to cross a street and prompt motorists where to yield for pedestrians. Crosswalks should be highly visible to both drivers and pedestrians and can be installed with continental striping or decorative

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crosswalks or freestanding beacons to increase visibility; these enhancements are particularly important at mid-block crossings where motorists may need additional warnings of the presence of pedestrians.

1. Continental Crosswalks. A continental crosswalk has
wide highly visible longitudinal strips paired with a stop line setback from the crosswalk. Refer to Crosswalks
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2. Intersection Visibility. Vertical elements such as street trees should be set back from intersections and crossing points so as to not block visibility of pedestrians at the crosswalk.

B. CURB RAMPS
Curb ramps allow mobility-impaired persons and persons
with strollers convenient access to the sidewalk from the street. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires curb ramps to be installed at all locations where pedestrians cross.

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2. Crosswalk Alignment. Curb ramps should be designed
to align with crosswalks and should be provided at each crossing approach as opposed to providing one curb cut
per corner.

3. Landings. At least 48” of landing should be provided behind the curb ramp.

C. MEDIAN REFUGE ISLAND
Median refuge islands provide a protected space for
pedestrians or bicyclists crossing the street at intersections or mid-block crosswalks. They are especially recommended for major and secondary corridors or other wide streets that are unsignalized.

1. Pedestrians with Disabilities. Median refuges should accommodate pedestrians with disabilities and provide
all pedestrians with a clear path of travel.

2. Minimum Width. The minimum width of a median refuge
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4. Detectable Paving. Provide detectable paving for visually impaired uses to indicate the presence of a pedestrian
refuge.

D. GATEWAYS
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provision of on-street parking ensures that adequate
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with high commercial activity and allows patrons to
retailers to park in one spot and visit multiple adjacent businesses.
a) Along commercial corridors, establish an on-street
parking strategy to enable short-term parking next to
retailers, restaurants, and other businesses.
b) For residential areas adjacent to high-activity
commercial corridors, consider the implementation
of a residents-only permit parking district to ensure
the preservation of street parking for local residents.

3. Surface Parking. Discourage surface parking adjacent to the sidewalk along major streets and encourage on-site
parking located underground, at the rear of the parcels, or buffered from view with convenient pedestrian access to the primary building entrance. Where surface parking lots are visible from street view, provide trees and other vegetation as a visual buffer. Encourage all surface
parking lots include landscaping along the perimeter of pedestrian paths and the edges of the lot.

4. Park and Ride Lots. Allow for the provision of Park and Ride lots or parking spaces in areas adjacent to highridership transit stations.

5. Joint and Shared Parking. Permit unbundled parking
and allow property owners to form agreements to
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City of Paramount | Commercial Design Guidelines
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MASTER PLANT
LIST

7.1 Trees 86

7.2 Shrubs 89

7.3 Perennials, Succulents, Grasses 93

7.4 Ground Covers 97

7.5 Vines 101
WHY A MASTER PLANT LIST?
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drought-tolerant species that help conserve local water resources. California native and well-adapted, non-invasive plants were emphasized to promote biodiversity and ensure compatibility with the region’s natural conditions. The selection also focused on low-maintenance species that reduce the need for pruning, pest management, and 
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value- such as visual interest, seasonal variety, shade, erosion control, and natural screening, were prioritized.

The resulting plant list includes a diverse range of trees, shrubs, ground covers, and accent plants, organized by plant type and includes size, water requirements, and usage guidelines to assist with effective and attractive landscape planning. 86 - City of Paramount | Commercial Design Guidelines FINAL DRAFT

7.1 TREES
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Pistacia chinensis ‘Red Push’ Platanus racemosa Prosopis chilensis Chilopsis linearis Jacaranda mimosifolia Parkinsonia x ‘Desert Museum’ Appendix A: Master Plant List
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7.1 TREES

MASTER PLANT LIST
Botanical Name Common Name Water Use CA
Native
Size
(Height)
Designation Functional Value
TREES
Acacia cognata River Wattle Moderate 20’-30’ Private; Public Acacia farnesiana (Vachellia farnesiana) Sweet Acacia, Huisache Very Low 15’-20’ Private; Public Flowering Acacia greggii (Senegalia greggii) Catclaw Acacia Low X 11’-15’ Private; Public Flowering; Pollinator Habitat; Screening
Acacia pendula Weeping Acacia Moderate 20’-30’ Private; Public Acacia stenophylla Shoestring Acacia Low 20’-30’ Private; Public Afrocarpus falcatus (Podocarpus gracilior) Fern Pine Moderate 40’-50’ Private; Public Screening Agonis Ġexuosa Peppermint Tree Low 25’-40’ Private; Public Agonis Ġexuosa CBurgundy’ Burgundy Peppermint Willow Low 15’-25’ Private; Public Albizia julibrissin Silk Tree, Mimosa Low 20’-40’ Private; Public Flowering Araucaria heterophylla (Araucaria excelsa) Norfolk Island Pine, Star Pine Moderate 160’-210’ Private; Public Arbutus unedo CMarina’ Strawberry Tree Low 40’-50’ Private; Public Flowering Bauhinia x blakeana Hong Kong Orchid Moderate 20’ Private; Public Accent; Flowering Callistemon viminalis Weeping Bottlebrush Low 8’-10’ Private; Public Flowering Calocedrus decurrens Incense Cedar Moderate X 12’-200’ Private; Public Container; Screening Cassia leptophylla Gold Medallion Tree Moderate 15’-25’ Private; Public Flowering Casuarina cunninghamiana River She-Oak Low 50’-100’ Private; Public Cercis canadensis Eastern Redbud Moderate 15’-30’ Private; Public Accent; Flowering Cercis occidentalis Western Redbud Low X 10’-20’ Private; Public Accent; Bioswale; Container;
Flowering; Pollinator Habitat
Chilopsis linearis Desert Willow Very Low X 15’-40’ Private; Public Flowering; Pollinator Habitat Cinnamomum camphora Camphor Tree Moderate 70’ Private; Public Citrus species & cultivars Citrus Moderate var. Private; Public Container; Flowering Cupressus forbesii Tecate Cypress Very Low X 33’ Private; Public Screening Cupressus sempervirens Italian Cypress Low 60’-80’ Private; Public Screening Dasylirion quadrangulatum Mexican Grass Tree Very Low 6’-10’ Private; Public Accent Dracaena draco Dragon Tree Very Low 15’-25’ Private; Public Accent Eriobotrya deĠexa/japonica Bronze Loquat, Loquat Moderate 15’-25’ Private; Public Flowering Fraxinus oxycarpa CRaywood’ Raywood Ash Moderate 25’-35’ Private; Public Geijera parviĠora Australian Willow Low 20’-30’ Private; Public Screening Ginkgo biloba Maidenhair Tree, Ginkgo Moderate 50’-80’ Private; Public Gleditsia triacanthos Honey Locust Moderate 30’-70’ Private; Public Hymenosporum Ġavum Sweetshade Tree Moderate 25’-40’ Private; Public Flowering Jacaranda mimosifolia Jacaranda Moderate 25’-50’ Private; Public Flowering Koelreuteria bipinnata Chinese Flame Tree Moderate 20’-40’ Private; Public Flowering Koelreuteria paniculata Golden Rain Tree Low 20’-40’ Private; Public Flowering Lagerstroemia indica and cultivars Crape Myrtle Moderate 20’-25’ Private; Public Flowering Ligustrum japonicum CTexanum’ Glossy Privet Moderate 6’-8’ Private; Public Flowering; Screening Lophostemon confertus (Tristania conferta) Brisbane Box Moderate 40’-60’ Private; Public Lyonothamnus Ġoribundus Santa Cruz Island Ironwood Low X 20’-30’ Private; Public Flowering; Pollinator Habitat; Screening
Lysiloma watsonii Feather Tree Low X 11’-15’ Private; Public Appendix A: Master Plant List
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MASTER PLANT LIST
Botanical Name Common Name Water Use CA
Native
Size
(Height)
Designation Functional Value
TREES
Magnolia grandiĠora Southern Magnolia Moderate 50’ Private; Public Flowering Magnolia x soulangeana Saucer Magnolia Moderate 20’-25’ Private; Public Flowering Melaleuca armillaris Bracelet Honey Myrtle Low 20’-30’ Private; Public Flowering Melaleuca nesophila Pink Melaleuca Low 15’-20’ Private; Public Flowering Melaleuca quinquenervia Broad-Leafed Paperbark Low 25’-40’ Private; Public Flowering Olea europaea CSwan Hill’ Swan Hill Fruitless Olive Low 20’-30’ Private; Public Parkinsonia x CDesert Museum’ Desert Museum Palo Verde Very Low X 25’ Private; Public Accent; Flowering; Pollinator Habitat
Pinus species & cultivars Pine var. var. Private; Public Pinus canariensis Canary Island Pine Low 80’-90’ Private; Public Pinus eldarica Eldarica Pine, Afghan Pine Very Low 30’-80’ Private; Public Pinus halepensis Aleppo Pine Low 30’-60’ Private; Public Pinus pinea Italian Stone Pine Low 40’-80’ Private; Public Pinus torreyana Torrey Pine Low X 25’-150’ Private; Public Pistacia chinensis Chinese Pistache Low 30’-60’ Private; Public Pistacia chinensis CRed Push’ Red Push Pistache Low 25’-40’ Private; Public Pittosporum species & cultivars Pittosporum Moderate var. Private; Public Platanus racemosa California Sycamore Moderate X 20’-115’ Private; Public Platanus x acerifolia London Plane Tree Sycamore Moderate 75’-100’ Private; Public Pollinator Habitat Platanus x acerifolia CColumbia’ Columbia London Plane Tree Moderate 40’-80’ Private; Public Prosopis chilensis Chilean Mesquite Low 30’ Private; Public Prosopis glandulosa Honey Mesquite Low 30’ Private; Public Screening Prunus ilicifolia Hollyleaf Cherry Very Low X 30’-49’ Private; Public Pollinator Habitat; Screening Punica granatum Pomegranate Low 6’-20’ Private; Public Flowering Quercus species & cultivars Oak Low var. Private; Public Quercus agrifolia Coast Live Oak Very Low X 25’-82’ Private; Public Pollinator Habitat Quercus ilex Holly Oak Low 70’-100’ Private; Public
Quercus suber Cork Oak Low 40’-70’ Private; Public
Quercus tomentella Island Oak Low X 33’-66’ Private; Public Pollinator Habitat Quercus virginiana Southern Live Oak Moderate 40’-50’ Private; Public Rhus lancea African Sumac Low 30’ Private; Public
Strelitzia nicolai Giant Bird Of Paradise Low 20’ Private; Public Flowering Tabebuia species & cultivars Trumpet Tree Moderate 20’-30’ Private; Public Flowering Tipuana tipu Tipu Tree Moderate 20’-30’ Private; Public Flowering Ulmus parvifolia Chinese Elm Moderate 30’-50’ Private; Public Umbellularia californica California Laurel, Bay Laurel Low X 6’-80’ Private; Public Pollinator Habitat x Chitalpa tashkentensis Chitalpa Low 20’-50’ Private; Public Flowering x Chitalpa tashkentensis CPink Dawn’ Pink Dawn Chitalpa Low 25’ Private; Public Accent; Flowering Appendix A: Master Plant List
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7.2 SHRUBS

MASTER PLANT LIST
Botanical Name Common Name Water Use CA
Native
Size
(Height)
Designation Functional Value
SHRUBS
Acacia cognata CCousin Itt’ Cousin Itt Acacia Moderate 24”-36” Private; Public Accent; Bioswale; Container Adenanthos cuneatus Flame Bush Low 3’-5’ Private; Public Flowering Adenanthos sericeus Coast Woollybush Low 4’-6’ Private; Public Pollinator Habitat; Screening Alyogyne huegelii Blue Hibiscus Low 6’+ Private; Public Flowering; Pollinator Habitat; Screening
Arctostaphylos species & cultivars Manzanita Low X var. Private; Public Accent; Bioswale; Container;
Flowering; Pollinator Habitat;
Screening
Arctostaphylos CHoward McMinn’ Howard McMinn Manzanita Low X 5’-7’ Private; Public Accent; Container; Flowering; Pollinator Habitat; Screening
Arctostaphylos CJohn Dourley’ John Dourley Manzanita Low X 24”-36” Private; Public Accent; Container; Flowering; Pollinator Habitat; Screening
Arctostaphylos manzanita CDr. Hurd’ Dr. Hurd Manzanita Low X 10’-15’ Private; Public Accent; Container; Flowering; Pollinator Habitat; Screening
Asparagus densiĠorus CMyers’ Foxtail Fern Moderate 24”-36” Private; Public Accent; Container Berberis CGolden Abundance’ Golden Abundance Oregon Grape Moderate X 5’-8’ Private; Public Accent; Bioswale; Flowering; Pollinator Habitat; Screening
Calliandra californica Red Fairy Duster, Zapotillo Very Low X 3’-5’ Private; Public Container; Flowering; Pollinator Habitat
Calliandra eriophylla Fairy Duster Very Low X 12”-36” Private; Public Container; Flowering; Pollinator Habitat
Callistemon citrinus Lemon Bottlebrush Low 3’-5’ Private; Public Accent; Flowering; Screening Callistemon viminalis CLittle John’ Dwarf Bottlebrush Low 3’ Private; Public Accent; Container; Flowering Calothamnus gracilis Slender Net Bush Low 12”-24” Private; Public Carissa macrocarpa CGreen Carpet’ Green Carpet Carissa Low 12”-24” Private; Public Ceanothus species & cultivars Wild Lilac Low X var. Private; Public Bioswale; Flowering; Pollinator Habitat; Screening
Ceanothus CRay Hartman’ Ray Hartman Ceanothus Low X 15’-30’ Private; Public Flowering; Pollinator Habitat; Screening
Ceanothus x CConcha’ Concha Ceanothus Low X 3’-6’ Private; Public Flowering; Pollinator Habitat Chondropetalum tectorum Small Cape Rush Low 24”-36” Private; Public Flowering Cistus species & cultivars Rockrose Low var. Private; Public Bioswale Cordyline species & cultivars Festival Grass Moderate 24”-36” Private; Public Container Correa species & cultivars Australian Fuchsia Low var. Private; Public Dianella revoluta CBig Rev’ Big Rev Flax Lily Low 24”-36” Private; Public Container; Flowering Dodonaea viscosa CPurpurea’ Purple Hopseed Bush Low 12’-16’ Private; Public Screening Eriogonum arborescens Santa Cruz Island Buckwheat Very Low X 2’-7’ Private; Public Container; Flowering; Pollinator Habitat
Eriogonum grande var. rubescens Red-Flowered Buckwheat Very Low X 8”-18” Private; Public Container; Flowering; Pollinator Habitat
Grevillea species & cultivars Grevillea Low var. Private; Public Accent; Container; Flowering Grevillea CBonęre’ Bonęre Grevillea Low 8’-12’ Private; Public Accent; Container; Flowering; Screening
Grevillea lanigera CCoastal Gem’ Coastal Gem Woolly Grevillea Low 12” Private; Public Container; Flowering Appendix A: Master Plant List
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MASTER PLANT LIST
Botanical Name Common Name Water Use CA
Native
Size
(Height)
Designation Functional Value
SHRUBS
Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon Very Low X 6’-30’ Private; Public Accent; Bioswale; Pollinator
Habitat; Screening
Juniperus californica California Juniper Very Low X 10’-26’ Private; Public Accent; Pollinator Habitat;
Screening
Lantana camara & cultivars Lantana Low var. Private; Public Container; Flowering; Pollinator Habitat
Lantana CLemon Swirl’ Lemon Swirl Bush Lantana Low 4’-6’ Private; Public Container; Flowering; Pollinator Habitat
Lantana CNew Gold’ New Gold Lantana Low 12”-18” Private; Public Container; Flowering; Pollinator Habitat
Leptospermum scoparium & cultivars New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka Low 6’ Private; Public Flowering; Screening Leucadendron species & cultivars Protea Low var. Private; Public Accent; Flowering; Pollinator Habitat
Ligustrum japonicum Waxleaf Privet, Japanese Privet Moderate 10’ Private; Public Container; Flowering; Screening
Mimulus diplacus & cultivars Monkey Flower Low X 24”-36” Private; Public Bioswale; Flowering; Pollinator Habitat
Myrica californica Pacięc Wax Myrtle Low X 20’-30’ Private; Public Pollinator Habitat; Screening Myrsine africana African Boxwood Low 6’-8’ Private; Public Container; Screening Myrtus communis CCompacta’ Dwarf Myrtle Low 24”-36” Private; Public Screening Olea CLittle Ollie’ Little Ollie Fruitless Dwarf Olive Low 6’ Private; Public Container; Screening Phlomis fruticosa Jerusalem Sage Low 3’-4’ Private; Public Flowering; Pollinator Habitat Pittosporum crassifolium CNana’ Karo Pittosporum Moderate 24”-36” Private; Public Pittosporum tobira CVariegata’ Varietaged Mock Orange Moderate 4’-5’ Private; Public Screening Pittosporum tobira CWheeler’s Dwarf’ Wheeler’s Dwarf Pittosporum Moderate 23”-36” Private; Public Container; Screening Prunus ilicifolia ssp. ilicifolia Hollyleaf Cherry Very Low X 5’-40’ Private; Public Pollinator Habitat; Screening Punica granatum CNana’ Dwarf Pomegranate Low 36” Private; Public Accent; Container; Flowering Rhus ovata Sugar Bush Very Low X 7’-33’ Private; Public Flowering; Pollinator Habitat; Screening
Rhamnus californica Coffeeberry Very Low X 6’-15’ Private; Public Bioswale; Container; Pollinator
Habitat; Screening
Rhamnus californica CLittle Sur’ Little Sur Coffeeberry Very Low X 2’-4’ Private; Public Container; Pollinator Habitat;
Screening
Rhamnus californica CMound San Bruno’ Mound San Bruno California Coffeeberry Very Low X 3’-4’ Private; Public
Container; Pollinator Habitat;
Screening
Rhus integrifolia Lemonade Berry Very Low X 3’-30’ Private; Public Pollinator Habitat; Screening Ribes viburnifolium Catalina Currant Very Low X 24”-36” Private; Public Bioswale; Pollinator Habitat Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy Very Low X 7’-10’ Private; Public Accent; Flowering; Pollinator Habitat
Rosa californica California Wildrose Low X 4’-5’ Private; Public Accent; Flowering; Pollinator Habitat; Screening
Salvia rosmarinus & cultivars Rosemary Very Low var. Private; Public Container; Flowering; Pollinator Habitat
Salvia rosmarinus CRoman Beauty’ Roman Beauty Rosemary Very Low 24”-36” Private; Public Container; Flowering; Pollinator Habitat
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MASTER PLANT LIST
Botanical Name Common Name Water Use CA
Native
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Designation Functional Value
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Salvia greggii Autumn Sage Low 24”-36” Private; Public Container; Flowering; Pollinator Habitat
Salvia leucantha Mexican Bush Sage Low 4’ Private; Public Container; Flowering; Pollinator Habitat
Salvia mellifera Black Sage Very Low X 3’-6’ Private; Public Container; Flowering; Pollinator Habitat; Screening
Salvia mellifera CTerra Seca’ Terra Seca Sage Very Low X 12”-24” Private; Public Container; Flowering; Pollinator Habitat
Salvia clevelandii x leucophylla CPozo Blue’ Pozo Blue Sage Very Low X 4’-5’ Private; Public Accent; Container; Flowering; Pollinator Habitat
Sansevieria species & cultivars Sansevieria Low var. Private; Public Container Westringia CAussie Box’ Westringia Aussie Box Low 36” Private; Public Container; Flowering; Screening
Westringia fruticosa Coast Rosemary Low 4’-6’ Private; Public Flowering; Screening Westringia fruticosa CMorning Light’ Morning Light Coast Rosemary Low 3’-4’ Private; Public Screening Westringia fruticosa CMundi’ Mundi Coast Rosemary Low 12”-24” Private; Public Flowering Appendix A: Master Plant List
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