ATTACHMENT “A”
CITY OF PARAMOUNT
HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
HOME IMPROVEMENT FUNDING AGREEMENT
This Home Improvement Funding Agreement, dated , 20__ (the “Agreement”) is hereby entered into by and between the City of Paramount, a municipal corporation (the “City”) and (the “Participant”).
This Agreement stipulates the conditions for participation in the City of Paramount’s Home Improvement Program (the “Program”) and the conditions under which the City will reserve funding for the rehabilitation of the property listed herein. Rehabilitation of the property must be completed no later than ________ . The Program is being funded with and subject to the terms, conditions, and restrictions of the Federal HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) as set forth in 24CFR Part 92, and/or the Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program as set forth in 24CFR Part 570, all of which are hereby incorporated by this reference.
It is agreed by and between the parties hereto that the following requirements must be met as a condition of program participation and program funding:
1. Participant is eligible for participation in the Program by virtue of ownership and principal residency within a single-family residential or mobile/manufactured property located within the corporate city limits of the City of Paramount, and which is in need of rehabilitation.
2. The property being rehabilitated by Participant under the Program is located at: , Paramount, CA 90723.
3. Participant’s household income is eligible for Program participation as a low-income family with an annual household income that does not exceed the current 80% of area median income limits for Los Angeles County, as adjusted for household size.
4. Participant acknowledges and agrees that the Property rehabilitated under the Program must be maintained as the principal residence of Participant upon completion of the rehabilitation contemplated under this Agreement.
5. For HOME-funded projects, City and Participant agree that Program financial assistance for the proposed rehabilitation work contemplated under this Agreement exceeds the minimum Program requirement of $1,000, and that program funding is subject to compliance with the requirement that the post rehabilitation value of the Property will not exceed the current HUD approved FHA 203(b) value limit for Los Angeles County of $________ for 20__.
6. City shall provide program funds in an amount not to exceed ____________ (“Grant” amount) for the repair of the Property. Participant and City agree that the proceeds of the City shall be used solely for the repair and rehabilitation of the Property and eligible costs related to such repair. The amount of assistance provided to the homeowner is subject to the approved budget in Attachment “A”. The scope of work for the repair of the Property is subject to the approval of the agreement between the Owner and Contractor as provided in Attachment “B”.
7. Rehabilitation performed on the Property shall meet all applicable City and State codes, zoning ordinances, and rehabilitation standards at the time of project completion, as required under 24CFR
92.251.
Home Improvement Program Guidelines (Rev. 01/22/26)
8. Rehabilitation performed shall meet the lead-based paint requirements required in 24 CFR 35, Subparts A, B, J, and R.
9. Relocation is not contemplated nor required as a part of this rehabilitation activity.
10. City and Participant agree to comply with the following applicable Federal requirements as noted in the respective program regulations:
(a) Nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. The Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601–19) and implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 100 et seq. ; Executive Order 11063, as amended by Executive Order 12259 (3 CFR, 1959–1963 Comp., p. 652 and 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 307) (Equal Opportunity in Housing Programs) and implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 107; title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-2000d-4) (Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs) and implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 1; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. 6101–6107) and implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 146; section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) and implementing regulations at part 8 of this title; title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq. ; 24 CFR part 8; section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u) and implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 135; Executive Order 11246, as amended by Executive Orders 11375, 11478, 12086, and 12107 (3 CFR, 1964–1965 Comp., p. 339; 3 CFR, 1966–1970 Comp., p. 684; 3 CFR, 1966–1970 Comp., p. 803; 3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p. 230; and 3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p. 264, respectively) (Equal Employment Opportunity Programs) and implementing regulations at 41 CFR chapter 60; Executive Order 11625, as amended by Executive Order 12007 (3 CFR, 1971–1975 Comp., p. 616 and 3 CFR, 1977 Comp., p. 139) (Minority Business Enterprises); Executive Order 12432 (3 CFR, 1983 Comp., p. 198) (Minority Business Enterprise Development); and Executive Order 12138, as amended by Executive Order 12608 (3 CFR, 1977 Comp., p. 393 and 3 CFR, 1987 Comp., p. 245) (Women's Business Enterprise). (b) Disclosure requirements. The disclosure requirements and prohibitions of 31 U.S.C. 1352 and implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 87; and the requirements for funding competitions established by the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989 (42 U.S.C. 3531 et seq.).
(c) Debarred, suspended, or ineligible contractors and participants. The prohibitions at 2 CFR part 2424 on the use of debarred, suspended, or ineligible contractors and participants. (d) Drug-Free Workplace. The Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. 701, et seq.) and HUD's implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 21.
11. City and Participant agree to comply with the provisions of Section 282 of the HOME Investment Partnerships Act regarding nondiscrimination: "No person in the United States shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, or sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity funded in whole or in part with funds made available under this title. Any prohibition against discrimination on the basis of age under the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 or with respect to an otherwise qualified handicapped individual as provided in section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 shall also apply to any such program or activity. [42 U.S.C. 12832]"
12. Grants do not require repayment unless the property owner sells or transfers property ownership within a two (2) year period following the anniversary date of the filing of the notice of completion. Repayment of grants will be prorated annually.
13. Participant is required to comply with all City program requirements as a condition of program funding.
Home Improvement Program Guidelines (Rev. 01/22/26)
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Participant and the City have caused this Home Improvement Funding Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized respective officers, all as of the date first above written.
CITY OF PARAMOUNT:
By:
(Name)
Planning and Building Director
PARTICIPANT:
(Name)
Property Owner
Home Improvement Program Guidelines (Rev. 01/22/26)
ATTACHMENT “B”
Income Limits Table 2025
Extremely Low Lower Income Moderate Income
Household
Size Maximum 30% of Area
Median
Maximum 80% of Area
Median
Maximum 120% of Area
Median
1 $31,850 $84,850 $89,550
2 $36,400 $96,950 $102,300
3 $40,950 $109,950 $115,100
4 $45,450 $121,150 $127,900
5 $49,100 $130,850 $138,150
6 $52,750 $140,550 $148,350
7 $56,400 $150,250 $158,600
8 $60,000 $159,950 $168,850
2025 Median Family Income for the Los Angeles – Long Beach Metropolitan Area of $106,600 for four-person household To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Heidi Luce, City Clerk
Date: January 27, 2026
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS RELATED TO THE CALLING OF THE JUNE 2, 2026, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN THE CITY OF
PARAMOUNT
BACKGROUND
The City of Paramount’s next General Municipal Election is scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, 2026, to elect two (2) Members of the City Council. The nomination period for City Council candidates is Monday, February 9, 2026, through Friday, March 6, 2026.
However, if an incumbent Councilmember whose term of office expires in June 2026 does not file for office, the nomination period will be extended to Wednesday, March 11, 2026, for candidates other than the incumbent.
To initiate the election process for the City’s June 2, 2026, General Municipal Election, the City Council must adopt three resolutions – one calling the election; one adopting regulations related to candidate statements, and one requesting consolidation and services from the County of Los Angeles. Each resolution is explained in detail below.
DISCUSSION
Calling the Election
Resolution No. 26:001 calls for an election to be held in the City of Paramount on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, establishes the purpose of the election (to elect two (2) Members of the City Council), and authorizes the City Clerk to coordinate with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (“County Registrar”) to conduct the election.
Candidate Statements
Resolution No. 26:002 formalizes and adopts regulations regarding Candidate Statements. Each candidate for City Council may prepare a Candidate Statement to be included in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet and/or published on the Los Angeles County Registrar/Recorder-County Clerk’s website. Pursuant to Elections Code Section 13307, certain regulations pertaining to materials prepared by candidates for municipal elections must be adopted by the governing body.
Agenda Report January 27, 2026
RESOLUTION NOS. 26:001, 26:002, AND 26:003 Page 2
The resolution includes the following:
• Specifies the type of material which may be included in the Candidate Statement. • Places a 200 word limitation on Candidate Statements. • Requires that the Candidate Statement be filed with the City Clerk at the time the candidate files a nomination paper.
• Stipulates that a Candidate Statement may be withdrawn, but not changed, during the period for filing a nomination paper and until 5:00 p.m. of the next working day after the close of the nomination period.
• Stipulates that pursuant to the Federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, a Candidate Statement shall be translated into Spanish.
• Establishes that a deposit shall be required to cover the candidate's pro rata share of the estimated cost of printing, handling, translating, and mailing the Candidate Statement.
• Provides for the online posting of the Candidate Statement on the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk website. • Provides an option for candidates to have the Candidate Statement published on the Registrar/Recorder-County Clerk’s website, at a set fee, in lieu of printing the statement in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet.
• Sets these provisions to be effective for the June 2, 2026 election and at each municipal election after that time unless repealed by the City Council.
In accordance with regulations contained in this resolution, a copy of Resolution No. 26:002 will be provided to each candidate or the candidate's representative.
Requesting Consolidation and Services
Resolution No. 26:003 requests the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to direct the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to administer, manage, oversee, and perform all necessary functions, services and tasks related to the City of Paramount’s General Municipal Election, and requests that the City’s General Municipal Election be consolidated with the Statewide General Election on the same date pursuant to Section 10403 of California Elections Code
FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated cost associated with the election is $160,000 and is included in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 adopted budget.
Agenda Report January 27, 2026
RESOLUTION NOS. 26:001, 26:002, AND 26:003 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 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
A. Adopt Resolution No. 26:001 - Calling for the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, for the election of two (2) Members of the City Council at-large as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to General Law Cities.
B. Adopt Resolution No. 26:002 - Adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidate statements submitted to the voters at an election to be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 and at each municipal election after that time unless repealed by the City Council.
C. Adopt Resolution No. 26:003 - Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to consolidate the City of Paramount’s General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, with the Statewide General Election on the same date pursuant to Section 10403 of California Elections Code
CITY OF PARAMOUNT
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. 26:001
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT
CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026 FOR THE ELECTION OF TWO (2) MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AS REQUIRED BY THE
PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the laws relating to General Law Cities in the State of California, a General Municipal Election shall be held on June 2, 2026 for the election of Municipal Officers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above recitation is true and correct.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California relating to General Law Cities, there is called and ordered to be held in the City of Paramount, California, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, a General Municipal Election for the purpose of electing two (2) Members of the City Council elected at-large for the full term of four (4) years.
SECTION 3. The ballots to be used at the election shall be in form and content as required by law.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to coordinate with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (“County Registrar”) to procure and furnish any and all official ballots, notices, printed matter and all supplies, equipment and paraphernalia that may be necessary in order to properly and lawfully conduct the election.
SECTION 5. The vote centers, operated by the County Registrar, for the election shall be open as required during the identified voting period pursuant to Sections 4005, 14212 and 14401 of the Elections Code of the State of California.
SECTION 6. In all particulars not recited in this resolution, the election shall be held and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections.
SECTION 7. Notice of the time and place of holding the election is given and the City Clerk and County Registrar are authorized, instructed and directed to give further or additional notice of the election, in time, form, and manner as required by law.
RESOLUTION NO. 26:001
SECTION 8. The City Council authorizes the City Clerk, in coordination with the County Registrar, to administer said election and all reasonable and actual election expenses shall be paid by the City upon presentation of a properly submitted bill.
SECTION 9. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
SECTION 10. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Paramount this 27th day of January 2026.
Peggy Lemons, Mayor
ATTEST:
Heidi Luce, City Clerk/Elections Official
CITY OF PARAMOUNT
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. 26:002
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT
ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE
PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE
VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026 WHEREAS, Section 13307 of the Elections Code of the State of California provides that the governing body of any local agency adopt regulations pertaining to materials prepared by any candidate for a municipal election, including costs of the Candidate Statement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above recitation is true and correct.
SECTION 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS. Pursuant to Section 13307 of the Elections Code of the State of California, each candidate for elective office to be voted for at an election to be held in the City of Paramount on June 2, 2026 may prepare a Candidate Statement on an appropriate form provided by the City Clerk. The statement may include the name, age and occupation of the candidate and a brief description of no more than 200 words of the candidate's education and qualifications expressed by the candidate himself or herself. The statement shall not include party affiliation of the candidate, nor membership or activity in partisan political organizations. The statement shall be filed in typewritten and digital form in the office of the City Clerk at the time the candidate's nomination papers are filed. The Candidate Statement may be withdrawn, but not changed, during the period for filing nomination papers and until 5:00 p.m. of the next working day after the close of the nomination period.
SECTION 3. FOREIGN LANGUAGE POLICY. Pursuant to the Federal Voting Rights Act, candidate’s statements will be translated into all languages required by the County of Los Angeles. The County will print and mail voter information guides and candidate’s statements to all voters in English. The County will mail separate voter information guides and candidate’s statements in the required languages only those voters who are on the county voter file as having requested a voter information guide in a particular language. The County will make the voter information guides and candidate’s statements in the required languages available at all polling places/vote centers, on the County’s website, and in the Elections Official’s office.
SECTION 4. PAYMENT. For Candidate Statements to be printed in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet, the City Clerk shall work with the County Registrar to estimate the total cost of printing, handling, translating, and mailing the Candidate Statements filed, including costs incurred as a result of complying with the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, and require each candidate filing a Candidate Statement to pay in advance to the City of Paramount their estimated pro rata share as a condition of having their RESOLUTION NO. 26:002
statement included in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet. The estimate is just an approximation of the actual cost that varies from one election to another election and may be significantly more or less than the estimate, depending on the actual number of candidates filing statements. Accordingly, the City Clerk is not bound by the estimate and may, on a pro rata basis, bill the candidate for additional actual expense or refund any excess paid depending on the final actual cost. In the event of underpayment, the City Clerk may require the candidate to pay the balance of the cost incurred. In the event of overpayment, the City Clerk shall prorate the excess amount among the candidates and refund the excess amount paid.
SECTION 5. ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION. Pursuant to Section 13307(c) of the California Elections Code, the governing body of the City of Paramount authorizes the preparation of candidate statements for nonpartisan elective office for the purpose of electronic distribution. Candidates may prepare statements for electronic distribution pursuant to Section 13307(a) of the Elections Code. A statement prepared pursuant to this subdivision shall be posted on the internet website of the County Elections Official.
Pursuant to Section 13307.7(a) of the Elections Code, candidates shall provide advance payment of the requisite fee to cover the duties and procedures set forth in Sections 13307(b) and (d) of the Elections Code. When a candidate submits a Candidate Statement to be printed in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet pursuant to Section 4 of this resolution, electronic distribution shall be included and no additional cost.
SECTION 6. MISCELLANEOUS. Translations shall be provided by professionally-certified translators and the City Clerk and County Registrar shall comply with all recommendations and standards set forth by the California Secretary of State regarding occupational designations and other matters relating to elections.
SECTION 7. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS. No candidate will be permitted to include additional materials in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet.
SECTION 8. The City Clerk shall provide each candidate or the candidate's representative a copy of this resolution at the time nominating petitions are issued.
SECTION 9. All previous resolutions establishing City Council policy on payment for Candidate Statements are repealed.
SECTION 10. This resolution shall apply at the next ensuing municipal election and at each municipal election after that time
SECTION 11. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it in the book of original resolutions.
SECTION 12. This Resolution shall take effective immediately upon its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 26:002
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Paramount this 27th day of January 2026.
Peggy Lemons, Mayor
ATTEST:
Heidi Luce, City Clerk/Elections Official
CITY OF PARAMOUNT
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. 26:003
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT’S
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026 WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION ON THE SAME
DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE CALIFORNIA
ELECTIONS CODE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paramount called a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 for the purpose of the election of two (2) atlarge Members of the City Council; and WHEREAS, it is desirable that the General Municipal Election be consolidated with the Statewide General Election to be held on the same date and that within the City of Paramount the precincts, vote centers and election officers of the two elections be the same, and that the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk “County Registrar” canvass the returns of the General Municipal Election and that the election be held in all respects as if there were only one election;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above recitations are true and correct.
SECTION 2. That pursuant to the requirements of §10403 of the California Elections Code, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles is hereby requested to consent and agree to the consolidation of a General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, for the purpose of the election two (2) Members of the City Council elected at-large for the full term of office, and that the County of Los Angeles take all necessary steps to hold a consolidated election.
SECTION 3. The City Council adopted Resolution No. 26:001 on January 27, 2026 calling and ordering to be held in the City of Paramount, California, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, a General Municipal Election for the purpose of electing two (2) Members of the City Council elected at-large for the full term of four (4) years.
SECTION 4. The City Council requests the Board of Supervisors to direct the County Registrar to administer, manage and perform all necessary functions, services and tasks related to the complete and successful conduct of the consolidated election; including the provision of all election materials and equipment; the hiring, training and supervision of poll workers and other election personnel; the printing and distribution of ballot materials; the translation of ballot materials in the required languages for the City of Paramount; the collection of submitted ballots; the tallying of votes; and canvassing of election results.
RESOLUTION NO. 26:003
SECTION 5. The foregoing notwithstanding, County Registrar’s services shall not include final declaration of the results by the City Council pursuant to Elections Code Sections 10262 through 10265.
SECTION 6. That the county election department is authorized to canvass the returns of the General Municipal Election. The election shall be held in all respects as if there were only one election, and only one form of ballot shall be used. The election will be held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of law regulating the statewide or special election.
SECTION 7. The candidate nomination and filing process shall occur in the City of Paramount for convenience of residents between the dates of February 9, 2026 and March 6, 2026, unless extended to March 11, 2026, in the event that an incumbent does not file, and shall be conducted by the City Clerk with the support of the County Registrar.
SECTION 8. The vote centers, operated by the County Registrar, for the election shall be open as required during the identified voting period pursuant to Sections 4005, 14212, and 14401 of the Elections Code of the State of California.
SECTION 9. In all particulars not otherwise specifically provided in this Resolution, the election shall be held and conducted as provided by law.
SECTION 10. The City of Paramount recognizes that expenses will be incurred by the County by reason of this consolidation and agrees to reimburse the County for these costs.
SECTION 11. The City Council directs the City Clerk to file a certified copy of this resolution with the County Registrar and the Board of Supervisors.
SECTION 12. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
SECTION 13. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 27th day of January 2026.
Peggy Lemons, Mayor
ATTEST:
Heidi Luce, City Clerk/Elections Official