Paramount City Council
February 10, 2026

Exhibit A
Schedule of Midyear Budget Adjustments the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Administrative Services Department
Funding (I) Inc/ Adj
Account # Description Source (D) Dec Amount Brief Explanation

1. 111-14-11-5151 Memorial Day Videos Gen. Fund I 9,000 Five (5), 1-minute interview videos of veterans talking about Paramount Veterans

2. 111-14-11-5151
Ballot Measure
(Parcel Tax)
Communications
Gen. Fund I 75,000 Outreach for potential Ballot Measure on Parcel Tax (Need another Tripepi Smith Amendment)

3. 111-14-11-5151 Professional Services Gen. Fund I 15,000 Grant Writing Services from consultant

4. 111-14-11-5335 Professional Services Gen. Fund D (68,000) Implementation phase for downtown BID (econ dev) not being pursued this FY

5. 111-14-11-5335
Chamber of
Commerce
scholarships
Gen. Fund I 5,000 Additional Chamber of Commerce membership scholarships for small businesses; Mayor request (roughly 20 scholarships for $250 each)
111-14-11-M&O 36,000
Admin Total 36,000

6. 111-14-12-4111 FT Acct- HR Manager Gen. Fund D (30,000) Decrease in paid FT salary costs due to approved leave (July '25 to Jan '26)

7. 111-14-12-4114 PT Acct - Interim HR Manager Gen. Fund I 32,000 Increase in PT salary costs due to addition of interim HR Manager from June '25 to Jan '26; already submitted transfer form for $20k from 5175 in Dec 2025 111-14-12-S&B 2,000

8. 111-14-12-5151 Workplace Violence
Prevention Plan Gen. Fund I 14,000 Consultant to conduct security safety inspections and documentation to complete implementation of required workplace violence prevention plan 111-14-12-M&O 14,000
HR Total 16,000

9. 111-14-13-8113 ADA Website
Monitoring System Gen. Fund I 12,000 Software system that identifies and suggests website corrections for ADA compliance

10. 111-14-13-8113 ADA Website PDF
Remediation Project Gen. Fund I 10,000 Remediation of PDF documents to make them ADA accessible and legally compliant 111-14-13-M&O 22,000
Risk Mgmt Total 22,000

11. 111-14-14-5111Internet services- backup Gen. Fund I 8,500 Back up internet at Station, 15001 Paramount Blvd

12. 111-14-14-5111Internet services- backup Gen. Fund I 4,500 Back up internet at Yard, Community Services, 15300 Downey Avenue (for 5 months)

13. 111-14-14-5151 Infinity Tech 2nd Amendment Gen. Fund I 36,600 new security camera project services & 3.2% CPI increase

14. 111-14-14-5151
New Zoom
capabilities- CC
Meetings
Gen. Fund I 2,500 New equipment /hardware installed by Vidiflo; needed for Chamber to be ready for zoom teleconferencing by July 1, 2026; SB 707 compliance

15. 111-14-14-8112
Communication
Office
Network/System
Update
Gen. Fund I 16,100 Need system/network equipment update in communications office to improve workflow speed and efficiency.

16. 111-14-14-8112
New Zoom
capabilities- CC
Meetings
Gen. Fund I 2,500 New equipment /hardware installed by Vidiflo; needed for Chamber to be ready for zoom teleconferencing by July 1, 2026; SB 707 compliance 111-14-14-M&O 70,700

17. 521-14-14-8112Computer Replacement ERF I 11,000 increase in additional workstation replacements due to malfunction; end of life 521-14-14-M&O 11,000
IT Total 81,700
Total 155,700
RESOLUTION NO. 26:007

Finance Department
Planning & Building Department
Funding (I) Inc/ Adj
Account # Description Source (D) Dec Amount Brief Explanation

1. 111-1511-5151 Fee study & cost
allocation plan GF I 7,000 Fee study services from RCS

2. 111-1511-5151 OPEB GASB 75
valuation report GF I 16,250 OPEB GASB 75 valuation services from Foster & Foster

3. 111-1511-5151 Continuing
Disclosure svcs GF I 5,500 Continuing Disclosure services from Kosmont 111-1511-M&O 28,750

4. 236-1511-5151 Meas M Bond trustee
fee MM Bond I 3,300 Annual MM bond trustee fee
236-1511-M&O 3,300

5. 511-1511-5151 Water rate study Water I 40,000 Water rate study by WRE 511-1511-M&O 40,000
Finance Admin Total 72,050

6. 111-1521-5151 Business license
discovery Gen. Fund I 100,000 Discovery program services from HdL

7. 111-1521-5151 Online form services
(JotForm) Gen. Fund D (600) Decrease $600 for online form services (yard sale permits) from JotForm 111-1521-M&O 99,400
Customer Svc Total 99,400

8. 511-1522-5140 Office supplies Water I 800 Increase $800 to office supplies

9. 511-1522-5151 Project management
software Water D (800) Decrease $800 from project management software 511-1522-M&O -
Water Billing Total -

10. 511-1523-5145 Invoice Cloud UB
online processor Water I 40,000 UB online processor transition from OpenEdge to Invoice Cloud 511-1523-M&O 40,000
Muni Total 40,000
Total 211,450
Funding (I) Inc/ Adj
Account # Description Source (D) Dec Amount Brief Explanation

1. 111-2111-5151 Professional Contract GF-ARPA I 118,085 Carryover balance of Air monitoring to FY26

2. 111-2111-5151 Professional Contract Gen. Fund I 6,500 Environmental report for Gold Key Development, Entrada project (17 units)

3. 111-2111-5151 Professional Contract Gen. Fund I 14,000 Air monitoring services - replace 2 air samplers; sampler repairs; relocate meterological station

4. 111-2111-5151 Professional Contract Gen. Fund I 5,000 Appraisal services, Well 13

5. 111-2111-5151 Professional Contract Gen. Fund I 64,779 Carryover FY25 balance of DIF budget to FY26 111-2111-M&O 208,364

6. 294-2111-5151 Professional Contract GP I 4,500 Additional costs incurred in FY25 – Kosmont & Associates, Inc econonic analysis

7. 294-2111-5151 Professional Contract Fund 294 GP I 146,044 Carryover balance of Clearwater specific plan to FY26 294-2111-M&O 150,544

8. 296-2111-5159 Grant funded program Fund 296/Barragan I 16,500 Residential Roof Rebate 296-2111-M&O 16,500
Planning Admin Total 375,409
Total 375,409
RESOLUTION NO. 26:007

Public Safety Department
Community Services Department
Funding (I) Inc/ Adj
Account # Description Source (D) Dec Amount Brief Explanation

1. 111-3121-5167 Surveillance Cameras Gen. Fund I 2,000 Add $2,000 for the Relocation Cost of Condor Camera.

2. 111-3121-5224 SAO vacancy Gen. Fund D (264,000) 1/26/26: savings from SAO vacancy over 8 months at $33k/month

3. 111-3121-5225 Lieutenant Vacancy Gen. Fund D (64,000) 1/26/26: savings from Service Area Lieutenant December and January vacancy over 2 months at $32k/month
111-3121-M&O (326,000)

4. 111-3124-5234 SEAACA Gen. Fund I 25,000 Add $4,500 for the Animal Licensing and $20,500 for the Canvass Cost increase. 111-3124-M&O 25,000

5.297-3125-5151-333Mental Health App CBA D (29,500) Unexpended funds from Care Solace Contract ($51,000); used Opioid Settlement and CBA.
297-3125-M&O (29,500)

6. 297-1222-6123 Holiday Tree Lighting CBA I 29,500 Reallocate savings to holiday tree lighting expenses. 297-1222-M&O 29,500
PS Total (301,000)
Total (301,000)
Funding (I) Inc/ Adj
Account # Description Source (D) Dec Amount Brief Explanation

1. 111-1222-6211 Youth Group Funding Gen. Fund I 5,000 Increase needed to account for increase in league registration prices and a greater number of scholarships received to date. 111-1222-M&O 5,000

1. 111-4123-4114 Part Time Salaries Gen. Fund I $4,000 Increase needed to account for additional Part Time staff costs for upcoming FIFA Games Watch Party events in June 2026
111-4123-S&B 4,000

2. 111-4123-5240 Sports Supplies Gen. Fund I $10,000
Increase needed to account for supplies for upcoming FIFA Games Watch Party events in June 2026. Supplies will include equipment/AV rentals, and general event/food supplies
111-4123-M&O 10,000

3. 111-4125-8113 Professional
/Technical Gen. Fund I $4,000 Adjustment needed furniture staging at Progress Plaza. Request received on 2.4.26 111-4125-M&O 4,000

4. 231-4128-5151-
095
Professional
/Technical Prop A I $139,500 Adjustment needed. FY 25 Q4 payment was processed in FY 26 Q1 231-4128-M&O 139,500
CS Total 162,500
Total 162,500
RESOLUTION NO. 26:007

Public Works Department
Funding (I) Inc/ Adj
Account # Description Source (D) Dec Amount

1. 111-5111-5137 Printing/Reproduction GF I 3,000

2. 111-5111-5257 Hazardous Waste Supplies GF I 15,000
111-5111-M&O 18,000

3. 511-5111-5151 Professional/Technical Water I 31,000

4. 511-5111-5151 Professional/Technical Water I 105,000 511-5111-M&O 136,000

5. 111-5121-5171 Conferences/Meetings GF I 8,000

6. 111-5121-5171 Conferences/Meetings GF I 1,000

7. 111-5121-5172 Memberships GF I 500

8. 111-5121-5256 Graffiti Supplies GF I 15,000

9. 111-5121-5265 Facility Maint Services GF I 40,000
111-5121-M&O 64,500

10. 111-5122-5171 Conferences/Meetings GF I 1,000

11. 111-5122-5217 Uniforms GF I 2,500

12. 111-5122-5258 Landscape Supplies GF I 45,000
111-5122-M&O 48,500

13. 224-5124-5151 Professional/Technical AB939 I 15,000

14. 224-5124-5289 Sustainability Supplies AB939 I 32,000 224-5124-M&O 47,000

15. 111-5221-5261 Traffic Safety Supplies GF I 25,000

16. 111-5221-5269 Street Maint Services GF I 40,000
111-5221-M&O 65,000

17. 289-5221-5269 Street Maint Services Measure W I 72,000 289-5221-M&O 72,000

18. 511-5223-5113 Cellular Services Water I 3,200

19. 511-5223-5151 Professional/Technical Water I 50,000

20. 511-5223-5171 Conferences/Meetings Water I 1,000

21. 511-5223-5178 Electricity Water I 5,000
511-5223-M&O 59,200

22. 511-5225-5263 Operation Maint Supp Water I 56,000
511-5225-M&O 56,000
PW Total 566,200
Total 566,200
support additional professional development, state require new certs support operation of Well16
purchase AMI meter installations (approximately 130 meters pending). Will only be tackling half of pending meters during this period
needing to add $25k for re-striping. Restripe Jackson x Downey intersection for improved visibility (per Jackson and Downey Ave traffic analysis). Also, IDR (hazmat cleaning) - $15k Feb 10 meeting
Requesting the addition of a Measure W line item to cover catch basin maintenance services (Ron's Maintenance)
Funding needed to offset costs for added equipment (ipads field usage cell services) to support AMI
additional support needed for Well16 troubleshooting efforts and program changes
funding to support: miscellaneous landscape and special projects, playground equipment replacement, temporary landscaping for Civic Center, and seasonal planting for parks and facilities
funding to support augmented services for sustainability reporting funding to support outreach efforts and the purchase of additional kitchen pails for distribution to MF residences. Note - funding from CalRecycle an Mattress Recycling are lower than than initially indicated and will be Funding for all signage needed to implement the street sweeping schedule changes
Memberships for CA Parks & Rec Society (playground inspector permits/certs - Otto & Marco)
significant increase in graffiti requiring more supplies Funding for repairs tp Clearwater building roof and the for the door at the Yard, which is needed in order to accommodate the ADA st funding to support additional training for playground inspector certification (Ricardo + Fernando)
Funding needed to offset uniform costs due to part-time staffing turnover Water litigation services special counsel Well 16 (AKM) water legal fees, well testing services, and project for scanning files funding to support additional training for state certification for pool technician
funding to support additional training for playground inspector certification (Otto & Marco)
Brief Explanation
Additional funding to support anticipated community surveys - uptick on traffic study informatonal letters, community surveys
to support the clean out of the Somerset lot - i.e., hazardous waste removal costs
RESOLUTION NO. 26:007

Capital Improvement Projects
Funding (I) Inc/ Adj
Account # Description Source (D) Dec Amount Brief Explanation

1. 112-92-76-7131 CIP - landscape
improvements CIP GF I 100,000 Civic Center Fountain project - exceeded 10% contingency and addition expenses incurred due to unforeseen circumstances discovered during construction

2. 112-9276-7121 CIP - construction
observation CIP GF I 68,000 Civic Center Fountain project - additional construction management support (includes 10% contingency) Civic Center Fountain project Total 168,000

3. 112-9352-7121 CIP - construction
observation CIP GF I 51,000 Progress Park Plaza Exterior Improvements - additional construction management support (includes 10% contingency) Progress Park Plaza Exterior Improvements Total 51,000

4. 289-9387-7146 CIP - other
improvements Measure W I 189,530 City Hall Parking Lot - establishing a Measure W line item to charge stormwater related cost to fund source.

City Hall Parking Lot project Total 189,530

5. 234-9531-7111 CIP - preliminary
engineering Measure R I 65,720 Neighborhood Street Resurfacing - engineering costs Neighborhood Street Resurfacing Total 65,720

6. 112-9550-7121 CIP - construction
observation CIP GF I 260,000 Paramount Saw Community Room/Museum - establish construction observation line item for this CIP (estimate of $720K construction project) 297-9550-7146 CIP -OTHER
IMPROVEMENTS CBA I 100,000 Paramount Saw Community Room/Museum - CLPF GSI PARAMOUNT OWNER LP IN RELATION TO THE MADISON CAPITAL HOLDINGS/GO STORE IT PROJECT Paramount Saw Community Room/Museum Total 360,000

7. 231-9672-7111 CIP - engineering
design Prop A I 25,000 Six Additional Bus Shelters - need to plug in funding for design as each bus location is different so will require design work Bus Shelters Total 25,000

8. 112-9670-7126 CIP - building
improvement CIP GF D (10,000) City Hall Patio Deck Repairs - decrease due to project being completed by in-house staff and under budget. Returning funds to unallocated fund balance City Hall Patio Deck Repairs Total (10,000)

9. 112-9691-7146 CIP - other
improvements CIP GF D (50,000) LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM FOR CH PARKING, decreasing funding for MY requests Lighting Control System for CH Parking Total (50,000)

10. 112-9451-7146 CIP - other
improvements CIP GF D (100,000) IRRIGATION VALVE UPGRADES (2024) decreasing funding for MY requests IRRIGATION VALVE UPGRADES (2024) Total (100,000)

11. 112-9650-7146 CIP - other
improvements CIP GF D (100,000) PROGRESS PLAZA BOARDROOM IMP, decreasing funding for MY requests 521-9650-7146 CIP - other
improvements CIP GF I 100,000
Progress Plaza Boardroom Imp Total -

12. 232-9530-7121 CIP - construction
observation Prop C I 137,850 Arterial Street Resurfacing 2025 (Orange from 70th to Alondra) - need to create an construction observation budget line for CIP Arterial Street Resurfacing 2025 Total 137,850

13.289-92-95-7111 CIP - engineering
design Measure W I 450,000 Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project Total 450,000
Total 1,287,100
To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: John King, AICP, Planning and Building
Director
Monica Rodriguez, Assistant Planning and
Building Director
Date: February 10, 2026
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF A COMMUNITY BENEFITS AGREEMENT BY AND

BETWEEN THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT AND CLPF GSI PARAMOUNT

OWNER LP IN RELATION TO THE MADISON CAPITAL HOLDINGS/GO STORE IT PROJECT AT 7342 PETTERSON LANE

BACKGROUND
A community benefits agreement (CBA) is a mechanism used to define and implement benefits for both the immediate and broader Paramount community. In exchange for approval of a project that primarily serves a private investor, the applicant may voluntarily agree to provide economic or other benefits that support the community at large.

On October 1, 2025, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and adopted Resolution No. 25:027, recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zone Change No. 251 to change the official Zoning Map from M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing) to PD-PS (Planned Development with Performance Standards). At the same time, the Planning Commission approved Tentative Parcel Map No. 84936 to abandon and relocate an existing 10-foot-wide sewer easement along with the related project conditions of approval.

Also on October 1, 2025, the Development Review Board approved Development Review Application No. 25:003 for the design of the six-story, 154,500 square foot self-storage facility.

On October 28, 2025, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1206/Zone Change No. 251, changing the official Zoning Map from M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing) to PD-PS (Planned Development with Performance Standards) with the related project conditions of approval.

The applicant recently submitted an application with the Building and Safety Division to demolish all of the existing buildings on the site.

Agenda Report February 10, 2026
CBA – CLPF GSI PARAMOUNT OWNER LP/GO STORE IT Page 2

DISCUSSION
Condition of Approval
As negotiated with the applicant and as part of the project conditions of approval of Development Review Application No. 25:003, the project requires the City and the applicant to enter into a Community Benefits Agreement (CBA). Condition No. 47 reads as follows:
“The applicant shall agree to a Community Benefits Agreement to be submitted to the City Attorney for final review and approval to provide two payments totaling $400,000 to the City of Paramount for specified organizations, activities, programs, and infrastructure. The applicant shall issue one payment of $100,000 prior to the issuance of a building permit for the subject project. The applicant shall issue one payment of $300,000 prior to issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy.”
Staff recommends allocating the CBA funds to support the development and enhancement of the museum and community space planned within the Hay Tree Public Market development in the former Paramount Saw property.

The CBA provides that the City will publicly acknowledge the applicant’s contributions that fund or partially fund the project. Attached is a draft of the Community Benefits Agreement.

FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of the Community Benefits Agreement will result in $400,000 in one-time revenue to the City. Of this amount, $100,000 will be appropriated in FY 2025-26 through the midyear budget process, and $300,000 will be allocated in FY 2026-27 to support the museum and community space at the Hay Tree Public Market on the former Paramount Saw property.

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. 2: Community Health - Provide diverse recreational and cultural amenities that support healthy lifestyles and a sense of community; and No. 6: Efficient, Effective, and Fiscally Responsible - Deliver an efficient and effective City government in a fiscally responsible, transparent and collaborative manner.

Agenda Report February 10, 2026
CBA – CLPF GSI PARAMOUNT OWNER LP/GO STORE IT Page 3

RECOMMENDED ACTION
1) Approve the Community Benefits Agreement with CLPF GSI Paramount Owner LP in relation to the Madison Capital Holdings/Go Store It Project at 7342 Petterson Lane and authorize the Mayor or her designee to execute the agreement; and 2) Approve the proposed uses of this funding source as outlined in this report.

COMMUNITY BENEFITS AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF

PARAMOUNT AND CLPF GSI PARAMOUNT OWNER LP
This Community Benefits Agreement (“Agreement”), dated as of _________ ___, 2026 (“Effective Date”), is entered into by and between the CITY OF PARAMOUNT, a California municipal corporation (“City”) and CLPF GSI Paramount Owner LP. City and CLPF GSI Paramount Owner LP are sometimes individually referred to in this Agreement as “Party” and collectively referred to as “Parties.”

RECITALS
WHEREAS, on October 1, 2025, the City’s Development Review Board adopted Development Review Application No. 25:003 (the “DRA”) approving an application from CLPF GSI Paramount Owner LP to construct a six-story, 154,550 square foot self-storage building at 7342 Petterson Lane (“Project”) in the M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing) zone, pending approval of Zone Change No. 251 (“Zone Change No. 251”). Concurrently on that date, the Planning Commission reviewed Zone Change No. 251, which is a related application to change the official Zoning Map from M-2 to PD-PS (Planned Development with Performance Standards). The City Council approved Zone Change No. 251 on October 28, 2025 with the adoption of Ordinance No. 1206.

WHEREAS, Condition No. 47 of the DRA provides as follows:
“Community Benefits Agreement. The applicant shall agree to a Community Benefits Agreement to be submitted to the City Attorney for final review and approval to provide two payments totaling $400,000 to the City of Paramount for specified organizations, activities, programs, and infrastructure. The applicant shall issue one payment of $100,000 prior to the issuance of a building permit for the subject project. The applicant shall issue one payment of $300,000 prior to issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy.” WHEREAS, the Parties desire to expeditiously enter into this Agreement.

AGREEMENT
Section 1. Recitals: The recitals included at the beginning of this Agreement are true and correct and are hereby made a part of this Agreement.

Section 2. Initial Contribution: Prior to the issuance of a building permit by the City to CLPF GSI Paramount Owner LP for the Project, CLPF GSI Paramount Owner LP shall issue one partial contribution to City in the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000).

Section 3. Balance Contribution: Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy by the City to CLPF GSI Paramount Owner LP for the Project, CLPF GSI Paramount Owner LP shall issue the balance of the requisite contribution of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) to City.

Section 4. Acknowledgement of Contributions: City agrees to publicly acknowledge CLPF GSI Paramount Owner LP contributions to the specified project, activities, and programs partially or completely funded pursuant to this Agreement.

Section 5. Effect on DRA No. 25:003 and Zone Change No. 251/Ordinance No. 1206: This Agreement is binding on the Parties. This Agreement does not amend or change the provisions of DRA No. 25:003 nor Zone Change No. 251/Ordinance No. 1206.

Section 6. Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of City and CLPF GSI Paramount Owner LP with respect to the matters set forth in this Agreement. This Agreement supersedes all negotiations or previous agreements between City and CLPF GSI Paramount Owner LP respecting the subject matter of this Agreement.

Section 7. Multiple Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

Section 8. Severability: In the event that any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement or in any other instrument referred to herein shall, for any reason, be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, then to the maximum extent permitted by law, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provisions of this Agreement or any other such instrument.

Section 9. Representation by Counsel; Equal Construction: Each Party represents and agrees that it has been represented by or had the opportunity to be represented by, independent counsel of its own choosing, and that it has had the full right and opportunity to consult with its respective attorney(s), that to the extent, if any, it desired, it availed itself of this right and opportunity, that it has carefully read and fully understood this Agreement in its entirety and has had the Agreement fully explained to it by such Party’s respective counsel, that it is fully aware of the contents thereof and the Agreement’s meaning, intent, and legal effect, and that it is competent to execute this Agreement and has executed this Agreement free from coercion, duress or undue influence. The Parties agree that each Party has reviewed and revised this Agreement and that any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting Party shall not apply in the interpretation of this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the day and year first above written.

CLPF GSI Paramount Owner LP: CITY:

CLPF GSI Paramount Owner

LP/MADISON CAPITAL GROUP

MANAGEMENT, LLC
By:_________________________
Name: ______________________
Title:________________________
Approved as to Form:
______________________
Attorneys for CLPF GSI
Paramount Owner LP
CITY OF Paramount,
a California municipal corporation
By: ___________________________
Mayor
Attest:

By: ___________________________
City Clerk
By: ___________________________
Nicholas Ghirelli
City Attorney
To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Adriana Figueroa, Public Works Director
Date: February 10, 2026
SUBJECT: TRAFFIC ANALYSIS FOR THE INTERSECTION OF DOWNEY AVENUE

AT JACKSON STREET

BACKGROUND
A traffic calming analysis was completed by the City’s contracted engineering firm, Willdan Engineering, for the intersection of Downey Avenue at Jackson Street. The traffic study was completed in response to a concern related to collision history at this intersection. The study entailed reviewing collision history data, identifying patterns and consideration of what improvements can be made to minimize the number of collisions.

Staff is presenting the study’s findings for this location.

DISCUSSION
The traffic calming analysis completed by the City’s contracted engineering firm, Willdan Engineering, included an evaluation of existing traffic conditions and recommendations as it relates to the following:
• Recent collision trends and potential operational or geometric improvements • Review of roadway characteristics, traffic volume, operating speeds, and collision history from January 2020 through November 2025
This study found that traffic volumes and operating speeds at the intersection of Downey Avenue at Jackson Street are consistent with roadway’s functional classification. While Downey Avenue carries a higher traffic volume typical of an arterial roadway, the average collision rate at the intersection over the six-year period remains below the statewide average for similar signalized intersections.

The study also identified a recent increase in collisions during years 2023 and 2024, with a higher occurrence of broadside and head-on collisions, which are commonly associated with driver confusion and visibility limitations. Below is a table showing the summary of collision rates during Years 2020-2025.

Agenda Report February 10, 2026
TRAFFIC ANALYSIS – DOWNEY AVENUE AT JACKSON STREET Page 2 Year Intersection Collisions
2020 2
2021 3
2022 0
2023 9
2024 5
2025 1
Field observations identified intermittent signal head interruptions and restricted sight distance caused by overgrown vegetation on private property at the northwest corner of the intersection. These conditions may have contributed to driver uncertainty and affected line of sight, particularly for turning movements.

City staff has already proceeded with immediate, low-cost improvements aimed at enhancing intersection clarity and safety, including coordinating the repair and maintenance of traffic signal equipment, and trimming trees and shrubs to improve sight distance. Another improvement requiring greater resources is to refresh the pavement striping at this intersection. The pavement striping will consist of a thermoplastic material, which is more durable and has greater visibility than paint. City staff will coordinate with a contractor to complete this work. In addition, the City will review signal timing and modify slightly such that operations remain appropriate for observed traffic conditions. Collision trends will be monitored following completion of the improvements to evaluate effectiveness and determine whether further operational changes are necessary.

FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated cost to refresh the pavement striping at the intersection of Downey Avenue and Jackson Street using thermoplastic material is $25,000. Funding is proposed through the Fiscal Year 2025-26 midyear budget adjustment, subject to City Council approval, and would be funded through the General Fund (Fund 111).

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.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive and file.

February 3, 2026
Adriana Figueroa, PE
Public Works Director
City of Paramount
16400 Colorado Avenue
Paramount, CA 90723
Subject: Traffic Analysis for the Intersection of Downey Avenue at Jackson Street Dear Ms. Figueroa:

Willdan Engineering has completed a traffic analysis for the intersection of Downey Avenue at Jackson Street. The City has requested a review of the collision history at the intersection, to identify patterns, or other indications that improvements can be made to reduce the number of crashes. This analysis looks at existing conditions and recent collision history.

N
Downey Ave
Jackson St
Bixler Ave
Alondra
Middle School
City of Paramount
February 3, 2026

Existing Conditions
Downey Avenue is a 4-lane roadway that has a left-turn lane, a posted speed limit of 35 miles per hour (mph), and a width of 64 feet. The street has sidewalks on both sides and traverses the City from north to south. While Downey Avenue is an arterial roadway in the City, it is not a truck route. North of the study intersection, Alondra Middle School is located on the east side of the roadway. The school has a driveway entrance approximately 130 feet north of the intersection and an entrance to the pick-up/drop-off zone located approximately 300 feet north of the intersection. Parking is not permitted in front of the school. Additionally, north of the intersection, on the west side of the road, is a residential complex with a driveway located approximately 300 feet north of the intersection. Parking is not permitted on Downey Avenue adjacent to this residential complex. South of the study intersection, there are single-family homes on the west side of the roadway that face Downey Avenue. On-street parking is available adjacent to the homes. Also, on the east side of the road, there is the Americana Mobile Home Park with a driveway approximately 550 feet south of the intersection. Parking is not permitted on the east side of Downey Avenue. There is lightning throughout the west side of the roadway.

Jackson Street is a collector roadway with sidewalks on both sides, running east to west.

West of Downey Avenue, this roadway has 4 lanes, a posted speed limit of 35 miles per hour (mph), and a width of 56 feet. Like Downey Avenue, Jackson Street is not a truck route.

There are streetlights on the south side of Jackson Street, west of Downey Avenue. West of the study intersection lies an entirely residential area. On the south side of the road, there are single-family homes that face Jackson Street. On the north side of the road, a residential complex is located, with a driveway approximately 200 feet from the intersection. This is the same residential complex as the one on the northwest side of Downey Avenue. There is some on-street parking on the south side of Jackson Street adjacent to the single-family residences, while there is no parking on the north side adjacent to the residential complex. The east leg of the study intersection is a driveway for a privately-owned commercial park. The driveway connects to an internal 2-lane roadway that is accessible to the public and has a speed limit of 15 mph that has been posted by the owners of the property. There is lighting on the sides of the buildings that faces the roadway. 90-degree angle parking is available on both sides of the internal roadway for the commercial park, However, there is no sidewalk along the internal road of the commercial park.

The intersection of Downey Avenue at Jackson Street itself is signalized and allows for permissive left turns for every approach. The north and south approaches from Downey Avenue have a dedicated left-turn lane. There is lighting for every corner, as well as ADAaccessible curb ramps.

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Data
A review of the California Crash Reporting System (CCRS) for the period between January 1, 2020, through November 26, 2025 indicated 19 reported collisions at or near the study intersection. The collision data is summarized in Table 1.

Table 1 – Summary Results of Collision Data
Date & Time Distance from
Intersection Collision Type Motor Vehicle Involved With 2020
1 March 9, 2020
11:40 AM At Intersection Broadside Other Motor Vehicle
2 October 9, 2020
2:45 PM
90 feet south of
Intersection Sideswipe Fixed Object
2021
3 January 27, 2021
11:40 AM At intersection Rear End Other Motor Vehicle
4 June 19, 2021
5:00 PM At intersection Sideswipe Other Motor Vehicle
5 July 22, 2021
11:15 PM
20 feet north of
intersection Sideswipe Other Motor Vehicle
2022
No collisions reported in 2022 at the study intersection. 2023
6 February 8, 2023
3:00 PM
15 feet east of
Intersection Broadside Other Motor Vehicle
7 May 9, 2023
10:45 PM At Intersection Rear End Other Motor Vehicle
8 May 24, 2023
3:10 PM At Intersection Broadside Other Motor Vehicle
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Date & Time Distance from
Intersection Collision Type Motor Vehicle Involved With 9 May 26, 2023
6:00 PM At intersection Broadside Other Motor Vehicle
10 May 29, 2023
4:20 PM At intersection Head-on Other Motor Vehicle
11 July 9, 2023
7:46 PM At intersection Head-on Other Motor Vehicle
12 August 8, 2023
6:42 PM
18 feet south of
intersection Hit Object Fixed Object
13 September 29, 2023
3:00 PM At intersection Broadside Other Motor Vehicle
14 November 8, 2023
10:17 PM At intersection Rear End Other Motor Vehicle
2024
15 February 12, 2024
7:10 AM At intersection Broadside Other Motor Vehicle
16 February 20, 2024
11:00 AM At intersection Head-on Other Motor Vehicle
17 May 10, 2024
5:52 PM At intersection Not Stated Other Motor Vehicle
18 July 22, 2024
4:12 PM
30 feet north of
intersection Rear End Other Motor Vehicle
19 November 10, 2024
9:30 PM At intersection Broadside Bicycle
2025
20 September 21, 2025
1:35 AM At intersection Sideswipe Other Motor Vehicle
In 2020, 2021, and 2022 there were a total of 5 collisions. The mix of collisions for these years 3 sideswipe, 1 rear end, and 1 broadside. Also, all 6 of these collisions occurred during the daytime. In 2023 there were 9 collisions and in 2024 there were 6 collisions.

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Those 2 years of data had a mix of collisions that included 6 broadside, 3 rear-end, and 3 head-on. Several of these more recent collisions occurred in the evening. 24-hour traffic volume data were collected March 2023, as part of the Citywide Engineering and Traffic Survey. This volume is representative of the average daily traffic on each roadway. Speed data was collected in February 2023 and was also part of the Citywide Engineering and Traffic Survey. Table 2 presents the summary results of the survey.

Table 2 – Summary of Traffic Volume and 85th Percentile Speeds Roadway Traffic Volume Posted Speed Limit 85th Percentile Speed
Downey Avenue 18,733 35 mph 39 mph
Jackson Street
(west of Downey Avenue) 2,856 35 mph 35 mph
A yearly collision rate per million vehicles can be calculated based on the above information. The number of collisions is divided by the number of vehicles entering the intersection or sum of the traffic volumes. This value is then divided by the number of days in a year and then multiplied by 1 million. This final value can be compared to the statewide rate for signalized four-legged intersections. This value, 0.55, is obtained from the 2023 Crash Data on California State Highways, published by Caltrans, and the comparison is summarized in Table 3.

Table 3 – Summary of Collision Rates for Downey Ave at Jackson St, 2020 - 2025 Year Intersection
Collisions
Collision Rate per
year Statewide Average
2020 2 0.25

0.55 2021 3 0.38
2022 0 0.00
2023 9 1.14
2024 5 0.64
2025 1 0.13
Average 0.42
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Discussion
The traffic volume and speed data are typical for this functional classification and roadway geometry. As described above, the average collision rate for the Downey Avenue at Jackson Street falls below the statewide average collision rate. A traffic signal is appropriate for this intersection based on this data. The increase in collisions between 2023 and 2024 is notable. The number of broadside and head-on collisions can often be due to driver confusion. Refreshing the existing striping at the intersection and the approaches can improve intersection visibility and help reduce driver confusion.

When broadside and head-on collisions occur at an intersection, they are also attributed to left-turning vehicles maneuvering the intersection after a yellow light. During a recent field visit to the study intersection, intermittent issues with traffic signal heads were observed, where the red light or green light from one of the signal heads would not turn on, even though all the other signal heads would turn to that color. This type of malfunction could also contribute to driver confusion. The maintenance contractor was contacted, and the issue is being addressed. Additionally, foliage on the northwest corner made it difficult to see southbound traffic on Downey Avenue for eastbound vehicles making a right turn from Jackson Street to Downey Avenue. City maintenance crews were contacted to cut back the greenery so that it would not restrict sight distance to improve visibility when making eastbound right turns.

While introducing a protected left-turn for north and south approaches on Downey Avenue would be a possible change for consideration, the intersection operates well with the current frequent windows of opportunity for through traffic along Downey Avenue, allowing for left-turns.

Extending the yellow time and introducing an all-red phase are also considerations to reduce broadside and head-on collision types. However, these measures interrupt traffic flow and volume, and potentially cause further confusion.

Conclusion
The collision history, based on functional classification and volume is currently less than the State average and the intersection is performing according to typical operational signal methods and timing for these volumes. Based on the described observations, it is recommended that the following steps be taken to improve the intersection:
• Repair the observed malfunction with the signal head. • Cut back foliage on the northwest corner to enhance visibility which the Department has already done.

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• Refresh the existing striping to improve visibility and help reduce driver confusion.

This improvement is anticipated to be placed during the first half of 2026. • Extend yellow time and install an all-red phase that is less than 1 second. An all-red phase is intended to clear the intersection but can cause confusion in higher volume intersections, during peak hours, especially for those that frequently travel through the intersection such as nearby residents and parents or guardians that pick up and drop off students at Alondra Middle School. These drivers are usually accustomed to the existing traffic signal pattern and anticipate the upcoming phases in the cycle. For this reason we are adding this phase for less than one second.
• We will follow up in one year as part of annual segment, collision analysis to continue to assess the effectiveness of the changes.

To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Adriana Figueroa, Public Works Director
Date: February 10, 2026
SUBJECT: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) QUARTERLY UPDATE Staff will give an oral report on the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) quarterly update. The presentation will provide a status update on the completed, active, and upcoming CIP projects.

To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Yecenia Guillen, Community Services
Director
Date: February 10, 2026
SUBJECT: UPDATE ON HAY TREE PROPERTY PROJECT (CITY PROJECT NO. 9654)
An oral report and presentation will be provided on the status of the Hay Tree Property Project (City Project No. 9654)
To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Grissel Chavez, Assistant City Manager
Andres Gonzalez, Management Analyst
Date: February 10, 2026
SUBJECT: 2026 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM

BACKGROUND
In January 2021, the City Council adopted the City of Paramount’s first Legislative Platform, providing a framework for the City when taking a position on legislative and regional issues that affect the City. The Legislative Platform is based on the City’s Vision, Mission, Values, and Strategic Outcomes established by the City Council. The City’s Legislative Platform will continue to serve as a valuable resource to enable Paramount’s voice to be heard before a vote on legislation is taken in Sacramento or Washington, D.C.

Furthermore, it provides an effective way to quickly and efficiently turn around letters of support or opposition on pieces of legislation while clearly capturing the collective input and values of all members of the City Council. When staff or the City Council receives information on legislative or regional issues that warrant taking a position, staff refers to the Legislative Platform to confirm that the issue aligns with the City’s goals and objectives. Staff then drafts a letter that is reviewed and signed by the Mayor. Copies of the letters are posted on the City website regularly. The Legislative Platform should be reviewed annually to update the City’s legislative priorities.

DISCUSSION
In 2025, staff used the Legislative Platform to take positions on over 30 legislative initiatives; the corresponding letters are posted on the City‘s Legislative Advocacy webpage. All position letters, whether in support of or in opposition to legislation, were consistent with the City's 2025 Legislative Platform. This platform served as a crucial reference that enabled City staff to quickly respond to legislative matters, especially those requiring urgent attention. Additionally, staff keeps the Legislative Advocacy page on the City's website updated throughout the year. This page allows residents to view the Legislative Platform, read past position letters, and find information on how to submit their own letters to our legislators.

For 2026, several updates have been incorporated into the proposed 2026 Legislative Platform to reflect emerging statewide priorities, local needs, and guidance from partner organizations such as the League of California Cities and the California Contract Cities Agenda Report February 10, 2026
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Association. All proposed changes in the 2026 Legislative Platform are shown in green colored text in Attachment A, and include the following summarized changes/additions by Area of Focus:
• Public Works & Transportation – Added support for complete-streets retrofits, pedestrian-safety improvements, traffic-calming infrastructure, and Safe Routes to School enhancements. Support only those local transportation projects that would not trigger negative impacts to the City nor override local laws, ordinances and other regulations.
• Economic Development – Added support for small-business modernization, adaptive reuse, and revitalization of aging commercial corridors. • Housing & Land Use – Added language requiring State housing mandates to account for local infrastructure capacity (water, sewer, emergency response, traffic) and supporting State funding for infrastructure upgrades in built-out communities.
• Broadband Infrastructure Development – Added cybersecurity provisions, including support for State funding to meet cybersecurity mandates, protect sensitive data, and strengthen digital resilience.
• Solid Waste – Added requests for extended SB 1383 implementation timelines, regional processing support, and State funding to offset rising organics-processing costs.
• Environmental Sustainability – Added environmental justice and cumulative-impact language to support communities with existing environmental burdens and prioritize air-quality and climate-resilient infrastructure investments. • Public Health & Safety – Added provisions addressing organized retail theft, automated enforcement tools, and enhanced penalties for street-racing and intersection takeovers. Support policies that protect the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of all residents, regardless of background. • Homeless Outreach & Prevention – Added support for interim housing solutions (tiny homes, modular units, motel conversions), direct State funding to cities, and stronger accountability for County-led homeless systems.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

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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. 2: Community Health - Provide diverse recreational and cultural amenities that support healthy lifestyles and a sense of community. 3:

Economic Health - Support a healthy, sustainable economy reflecting community values. 4: Environmental Health - Promote, protect, and enhance a healthy, sustainably built, and natural environment. 5: Attractive and Well-Maintained Infrastructure - Develop and maintain City-owned infrastructure, parks, facilities, and amenities that enhance quality of life and the attractiveness of the community. 6: Efficient, Effective, and Fiscally Responsible - Deliver an efficient and effective City government in a fiscally responsible, transparent and collaborative manner.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt Resolution No. 26:005 approving the 2026 Legislative Platform.

CITY OF PARAMOUNT

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. 26:005

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PARAMOUNT APPROVING THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT 2026

LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
WHEREAS, the City of Paramount (“City”) is frequently requested by partner agencies and organizations to support or oppose proposed legislation; and WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the need for an active legislative platform to protect the City’s legislative interests in the region, Sacramento, and Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, the City Council directed City staff to develop a process to be implemented that would both provide an effective way for City staff to efficiently respond to legislative position requests, and also enable the City Council to express their positions on proposed legislation by adopting a unified platform which would involve a broad range of legislative issues that reflects their priorities and values for the City; and WHEREAS, the Legislative Platform shall be reviewed by the City Council and adopted annually at the start of each Legislative session to ensure the Legislative Platform reflects the priorities of the City Council.

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. The City Council approves the City of Paramount 2026 Legislative Platform attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth. This Legislative Platform shall be implemented on February 10, 2026.

SECTION 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Paramount this 10th day of February 2026.

Peggy Lemons, Mayor
ATTEST:

Heidi Luce, City Clerk
Attachment A
2026 Legislative Platform
Attachment A
Revised February 2026
Legislative Platform
City of Paramount
Peggy Lemons
Mayor
Brenda Olmos
Vice Mayor
Vilma Cuellar Stallings
Councilmember
Isabel Aguayo
Councilmember
Annette C. Delgadillo
Councilmember
Purpose
On September 1, 2020, the City Council approved
implementation of a Legislative Platform that
streamlines a process for staff to follow when the City receives a request to take a position on legislative
matters. Adopted annually by the City Council, the
Legislative Platform is the foundation of a focused
advocacy strategy and serves as a reference guide for
legislative positions and objectives. The purpose of the Legislative Platform is to give clear direction to staff when determining the City’s position on legislation. The Legislative Platform is developed and maintained by
using the goals and objectives of the City Council, and incorporates the City’s Vision, Mission, Values, and
Strategic Outcomes. It is based on input from the City
Council and staff, as well as local legislative staff and the City’s legislative advocates.
2 Mission Statement
The City of Paramount’s Legislative Platform establishes a framework for the City’s collective principles on matters of legislation and regional issues similar in nature.

The Paramount City Council recognizes the need for an active legislative program to protect the City’s interests in the region, Sacramento, and Washington, D.C. This document outlines the City’s position on legislative matters.

Implementation
The City Council will review and adopt the Legislative Platform at the start of each legislative session and revisit it mid-year. Federal and State legislation that is consistent with the Legislative Platform may be supported by the City. Federal and State legislation that is inconsistent with the Legislative Platform may be opposed by the City. When legislation is supported or opposed by the Legislative Platform, City staff will prepare position letters to be approved by the Mayor. Legislation that is not addressed in the Legislative Platform may require further direction from the City Council. Legislative priorities may only address issues directly related to or impacting the provision of municipal services. 3 Partner Organizations
Generally, the City supports the legislative positions of the City’s partner organizations.

However, there may be some instances where the City does not support a certain legislative position by a partner organization. When this occurs, City staff will use the principles and values in this Legislative Platform to guide legislative position. The following are partner organizations the City generally supports:

Federal:

American Planning Association American Public Works Association American Water Works Association
National Recreation and Parks Association
National League of Cities
U.S. Conference of Mayors
State:

Association of California Water Agencies California Association of Local Economic Development
California Building Officials California Contract Cities Association California Joint Powers Insurance Authority California Municipal Revenue and Tax Association California Municipal Utilities Association
California Society of Municipal Finance Officers California Stormwater Quality Association California Park & Recreation Society
California Municipal Clerks Association
Regional:

Gateway Cities Council of Governments Gateway Water Management Authority The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Los Angeles County Sheriff’s and Fire Departments
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Southern California Chapter of National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors
Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board Southeast Water Coalition Southern California Association of Governments Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District
4 Guiding Principles
The City of Paramount will take positions and advocate based on the following principles:

Preserve Local Control
Support measures that preserve and protect the City’s powers and duties to enact legislation and policy direction concerning local affairs, and oppose legislation that preempts local authority.

Support measures that preserve and enhance authority and accountability for revenues raised and services provided.

Promote Fiscal Stability
Support measures that promote fiscal stability, predictability, and financial independence.

Support measures that preserve the City’s revenue base and local control over local government budgeting, recognizing that economic cost is a determinate in considering the merits and/or impacts of any proposed legislation or regulation.

Support measures that make cities more independent from the County, State, and Federal Governments for financial stability, such as mandated costs with no guarantee of local reimbursement or offsetting benefits. Oppose measures that shift local funds to the County, State or Federal Governments, without offsetting benefits.

Promote Economic Development
Support legislation and regulation reforms that provide the City with the necessary tools to continue to grow its economy and enhance economic development efforts.

Support measures that provide the City with the capability to attract and retain businesses, as well as encourage current businesses to expand and retain jobs locally.

Funding Opportunities
Support opportunities that allow the City to compete for its fair share of regional, State, and Federal funding.

Support funding for programs including, but not limited to, economic development, transportation projects, utility undergrounding, public works, water infrastructure, parks and recreation, and public safety.
5 Goals
Advocate for the City’s best interest at the Federal, State and local level.

Be analytical and transparent with Legislators, City Council, staff, and the community on legislative issues that can have potential impact on the City.

Serve as an active participant with other local governments, the partner organizations listed, and other local professional organizations on legislative/regulatory issues that serve and protect the health and welfare of the City and our region.

Seek grant and funding assistance for City projects, services and programs to enhance services for the community.
6 Areas of Focus
Finance
Oppose Federal or State efforts that raid local revenues and encourage the State to find other methods of balancing its budget.

Support legislation that includes Federal, State, and regional funding formulas that ensure equitable distribution of funds at the local level.

Oppose any initiatives that threaten local control of City budgets.

Oppose unfunded mandates.

Support initiatives that promote equitable and financially prudent efforts to protect utility rate payers in the City.

Human Resources
Oppose measures that reduce local control over employee relations issues.

Oppose legislation mandating new or enhanced local government employee benefits that are proven to be costly or unaffordable.

Support efforts to further reform pension benefits administered by California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) that would help protect the long-term solvency of local entities and CalPERS.

Support changes in State law or judicial precedent to allow employers to negotiate plan changes with classic CalPERS members.

Regional Governance
Support proposals encouraging regional, sub-regional, or countywide cooperation in planning urban development strategies, especially those that provide funding for effective implementation of agreed-upon goals.

Support measures to achieve fair and proportionate representation on countywide regional boards.
*Please note that the text in GREEN indicates the
updated points.
7 Economic Development
Support efforts designed to provide local governments with tools to bolster economic development.

Support legislation that enhances the City’s ability to attract and retain businesses and encourage expansion and job retention.

Support State incentives for small‑business modernization, adaptive reuse, and revitalization of aging commercial corridors.

Support economic recovery tools tailored to built‑out cities, including grants for storefront improvements, digital modernization, and commercial façade upgrades.

Housing & Land Use
Oppose regional growth, development, and land use legislation that overlooks the City’s unique geographical and density challenges.

Oppose legislation that penalizes local governments for noncompliance with RHNA.

Support strengthening local agencies’ ability to plan for orderly growth.

Support Federal and State resources to meet housing needs.

Support increased local input in RHNA development.

Support legislation requiring State housing mandates to account for local infrastructure capacity (water, sewer, emergency response, traffic).

Support State funding and technical assistance for infrastructure upgrades in built‑out communities to ensure safe and feasible housing growth. 8 Broadband Infrastructure Development
Support legislation that advances efforts to bridge the digital divide through broadband accessibility and funding opportunities.

Support legislation to enhance broadband infrastructure development to provide more affordable and efficient access to basic amenities such as education, health care, public safety, and City services.

Support policies, legislation, and proposals to add funding to expand fiber capacity throughout the City to provide communities with high-speed Internet access, connect City facilities to the internal City network, and expand the Citywide camera network.

Support State funding and technical assistance to help cities comply with cybersecurity mandates, protect sensitive data, and reduce liability exposure.

Support legislation that strengthens local government resilience against cyberattacks and modernizes digital infrastructure.

Cultural & Community Service
Support legislation and funding for youth and intervention programs, including afterschool educational and recreational programs.

Support efforts to provide an expedited process for the fair distribution of State funds and other grant opportunities.

Support legislation that provides opportunities, either by grants or other means, that repurpose or renovate existing city and non-city facilities to maximize the City’s limited open space.

Support legislation that provides opportunities, either by grants or other means, for art and cultural programs.
9 Public Works & Transportation
Added support for complete streets retrofits, pedestrian safety improvements, traffic calming infrastructure, and Safe Routes to School enhancements. Support only those local transportation projects that would not trigger negative impacts to the City nor override local laws, ordinances and other regulations.

Support legislation that affords local agencies greater discretionary authority to expend available transportation funds and affords local jurisdictions greater flexibility over transportation-related issues.

Support legislation that would require public utilities to underground power lines and support funding for undergrounding of utilities.

Support State funding for complete‑streets retrofits, pedestrian safety improvements, and traffic‑calming infrastructure in dense, high‑traffic corridors.

Support grants for crosswalk upgrades, protected bike lanes, and safe‑routes‑to‑school improvements.

Solid Waste
Support measures that maintain and enhance local authority and economic flexibility to regulate solid waste and recyclables.

Support legislation that provides funding for local governments to create capacity around the State’s organics recycling mandate (SB 1383).

Support legislation that supports local control and flexibility to regulate solid waste and recyclables.

Request extended timelines, regional processing support, and State funding to offset rising organics‑processing costs.

Support legislation that reduces compliance burdens for small and built‑out cities. 9 Enviornmental Sustainability
Support legislation for strong water efficiency, conservation, increased supply, and improved quality, including drought relief.

Advocate for using cap and trade revenue to benefit local governments.

Promote cost-effective, sustainable environmental policies in energy efficiency, greenhouse gases, air quality, renewable energy, and climate resilience.

Prioritize funding for mitigating extreme weather impacts in communities.

Support state funding for sustainability goals in energy, water, transportation, and carbon sequestration.

Protect and restore the natural environment without conflicting with local land use.

Foster an environmentally sustainable, walkable community with funding for local benefits while respecting the environment.

Back affordable initiatives for stormwater management revenue and infrastructure, analyzing taxpayer impact.

Advocate for pragmatic goals in NPDES permits and ensure funding for Caltrans to manage pollutant discharge.

Encourage investment in electric vehicle charging and zero-emissions infrastructure with grants and incentives.

Support environmental justice funding and cumulative‑impact analysis to protect communities with existing environmental burdens, especially those adjacent to industrial uses.

Support State programs that prioritize air quality improvements, pollution reduction, and climate‑resilient infrastructure in disadvantaged communities. 10 9
Public Health & Safety
Advocate for community safety through disaster preparedness and well-being initiatives.

Endorse policies promoting pedestrian and bicycle safety.

Back legislation for greater asset forfeiture funds and flexible local fund use.

Increase grant funding for local law enforcement, including school resource officers and disaster preparedness.

Support laws against reckless driving, street racing, and DUI, and ensure funding for sobriety checkpoints.

Promote legislation that enhances neighborhood safety, community improvement, inclusivity, and effective partnerships with law enforcement.

Oppose any laws that lower public health and sanitation standards for food-related establishments.

Advocate for harsher penalties for repeat property crime offenders, particularly those dealing with precious metals and catalytic converters.

Support funding for innovative crime prevention programs and tools, including Neighborhood Watch, Crime Stoppers, and surveillance enhancements.

Promote policies and grants for family and community violence prevention programs.

Support legislation addressing organized retail theft, including enhanced penalties for coordinated theft rings and expanded authority for cities to deploy automated enforcement tools.

Support legislation to aggressively address chronic street racing and intersection takeovers by strengthening enforcement authority and increasing penalties for organizers and repeat offenders.

Support State funding for automated speed enforcement, intersection cameras, and expanded license plate reader networks to improve neighborhood safety.

Support policies that protect the safety, dignity, and well‑being of all residents, regardless of background.
11 9
Homeless Outreach & Prevention
Support Legislation and initiatives involving Federal, State and County governments to reduce and prevent homelessness.

Support initiatives and measures that further strengthen City, County, and non-profit agencies coordination and partnerships to combat and prevent homelessness.

Support State funding for interim housing solutions such as tiny homes, modular units, and motel conversions.

Support direct State funding to cities for homelessness services and local housing solutions.

Support stronger accountability measures for County‑led homeless systems to ensure proportional services, timely interventions, and community‑specific support. 12 Community Preservation
Support measures that encourage the maintenance of City neighborhoods and shared utility corridors.

Support legislation that prioritizes partnerships with neighboring cities and partners, like Caltrans, to proactively maintain and beautify shared utility corridors.

Support legislation, policy, and grants that support the implementation of family and community violence prevention programs.

Support policies, legislation and grants to increase public park land.

Support policies, legislation and grants to increase investment in the arts.

Support policies, legislation, and funding to implement economic relief for working families and small businesses impacted by emergencies, pandemics, and natural disasters.

Support funding for collaborative response and partnerships that will address quality-oflife issues in the community. 9 Civic Engagement
Support legislation that protects the transparency and intellectual property of City information.
•Support legislation that regulates indecency and obscenity in cyberspace. 13 The Legislative Platform aligns with the goals and objectives of the City Council, and incorporates the City’s Vision, Mission, Values, and Strategic Outcomes.

To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Lana Dich, Finance Director
Anthony Martinez, Financial Services Manager
Karemy Quintero, Finance Assistant
Date: February 10, 2026
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF PARAMOUNT ADOPTING THE UNIFORM PUBLIC

CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING ACT PROCEDURES AND

OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS,
AMENDING TITLE 3 OF THE PARAMOUNT MUNICIPAL CODE, AND

APPROVING A CEQA EXEMPTION DETERMINATION, AND A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT

ELECTING TO BE SUBJECT TO THE PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN

THE UNIFORM PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING ACT

BACKGROUND
The Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (UPCCAA), Public Contract Code § 22000, et seq., established in 1983, provides alternative bidding procedures for public agencies undertaking construction and other public projects. Under California Public Contract Code requirements (§§ 20160-20174), all capital projects exceeding $5,000 in cost, including repair and replacement work, must be formally bid. The legislative intent 43 years ago when the foregoing sections were enacted was to ensure that public funds were spent prudently and that taxpayers received the maximum benefit for their tax dollars. In today’s economy, this low threshold creates inefficiencies, as staff must prepare full bid packages (e.g., design plans, specifications, estimates, and contracts) even for minor projects that could otherwise be completed quickly and with minimal administrative burden.

DISCUSSION
The City’s Municipal Code purchasing regulations do not expressly address public works projects and rely on bidding thresholds that are even lower than the State’s Public Contract Code and no longer reflect current construction and material market costs. As a result, even relatively minor public works projects routinely trigger informal or formal bidding requirements, increasing administrative workload, extending project timelines, and inflating costs.

The City’s existing bid threshold is at $2,500. Material costs alone for projects frequently exceed this $2,500 threshold requiring staff to prepare full bid packages, including plans, specifications, and contract documents, for projects that are limited in scope and readily Agenda Report February 10, 2026
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understood by qualified contractors. This process reduces efficiency and delays the timely delivery of maintenance, repairs, and capital improvements.

Adopting the UPCCAA provides the City with a standardized, state-authorized framework specifically designed for public works procurement. The UPCCAA modernizes bidding thresholds while preserving accountability through statutory safeguards, including prohibitions on project splitting and defined bidding and award procedures. Adoption is necessary to align the City’s procurement practices with current market conditions while remaining fully compliant with State law. In addition, to ensure that agencies do not circumvent the provisions of the Public Contract Code, the UPCCAA has established bidding requirements that prohibit splitting projects into smaller projects, impose specific notice and advertising for informal and formally bid projects, and establish criteria for rejecting bids.

The UPCCAA authorizes local agencies to perform “Public Project Work” using its own employees by force account, by negotiated contract, or by purchase order.

Public Projects as defined by the UPCCA encompass the following work:

1. Construction reconstruction, erection, alteration, renovation, improvement, demolition, installation, and repair work involving any publicly owned, leased, or operated facility.

2. Painting or repainting of any publicly owned, leased, or operated facility Maintenance work involving routine, recurring, and usual work, including minor painting and landscape maintenance, do not qualify as Public Projects. All maintenance work, not deemed Public Project Work, is subject to the City’s existing purchasing limitations and bidding procedures under Paramount Municipal Code Chapter (PMC) 3.12.

Local agencies wishing to change to this cost threshold must elect to be subject to the Act’s cost-accounting procedures outlined in the Cost Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual issued by the California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Commission, Electing to be subject to the UPCCAA is voluntary and open to any public agency, including cities, counties, special districts, school districts, and community college districts. Agencies that elect to participate gain the advantages of higher bidding thresholds and more efficient informal bidding processes. These benefits help accelerate project completion by streamlining contract award procedures and reducing administrative tasks such as advertising and report filing for lower cost projects. After such election, the City’s procurement of public works will be governed and bound by the procedures in the UPCCAA.

The UPCCAA bid thresholds are set forth in Public Contract Code §§ 22032 and 22034(d) and only apply to Public Projects:

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a) Public projects with an estimated cost not exceeding $75,000 may be performed by a public agency’s employees, by negotiated contract, or by purchase order, and are exempt from both the informal and formal bidding procedures. b) Public projects between $75,000 to $220,000 may be performed by contract using the informal bidding procedures as set forth in the UPCCAA. c) Public projects of more than $220,000 shall, except as otherwise provided in the UPCCAA, be let to contract by formal bidding procedures under the City’s current formal bidding procedures.
*If all informal bids received exceed $220,000 by a sum that is less than $15,000, the governing body of the public agency may by adoption of a resolution by a fourfifths vote, award the contract, at $235,000 or less, to the lowest responsible bidder, if it determines the cost estimate of the public agency was reasonable.

The informal bid procedures as specified in the UPCCAA differ from the requirements for formal bidding for projects, which are more than $220,000 in two keyways:

1. Reduced Documentation Requirements: Informal bid invitations do need to be as detailed as formal bid packages. However, PCC 22034(b) allows the City to describe a public project in general terms.

2. Limited Distribution Requirements: Informal bid invitations need to be sent only to qualified contractors on a list adopted by the City on an annual basis or to select contractor trade journals (or both). Invitations to bid do not need to be printed in the newspaper.

For the City of Paramount to legally use UPCCAA bidding procedures, the City must adhere to the policies and guidelines developed by the California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Commission. Specifically, the City must adopt a resolution electing to become subject to the UPCCAA procedures, notify the State Controller of that election, and adopt an ordinance enacting the UPCCAA’s informal bidding procedures.

Benefits of Opting into the UPCCAA
The UPCCAA does not repeal or replace the City’s existing purchasing Ordinance; rather, it supplements the Ordinance by providing alternative bidding procedures specifically for Public Projects.

Historically, the City has relied on its existing purchasing policy Ordinance for all Public Projects and had not considered participating in the UPCCA, particularly because of being unaware of the benefits of the UPCCAA. Since Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, the City has invested millions of General and Special Revenue funding into Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) that have beautified the City. To offer greater prospective, the City has steadily invested General and Special Revenue funding into CIPs from $11 million in FY23 to $56 million in FY25. In response to the increase in Public Projects, the Finance Agenda Report February 10, 2026
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and Public Works Departments consulted with the City Attorney’s Office to discuss alternative purchasing methods that would reduce cost, increase efficiency, and offer greater flexibility.

Many contractors are simply unwilling to invest the time, money, and effort necessary to complete the extensive paperwork and bonding requirements for small projects. Those who are willing will submit bids with a markup that is oftentimes significantly higher than true market conditions/pricing. As a result, work that otherwise should be straightforward becomes unnecessarily costly, complex, and time-consuming for the City to procure.

To address the challenges associated with contracting for low-cost public projects, the State Legislature established the UPCCAA. This legislation provides public agencies with significantly greater flexibility for bidding and awarding public works projects valued at $220,000 or less. The UPCCAA bid threshold amounts are reviewed and periodically updated by the State Legislature to account for inflation.

Participating in the UPCCAA would offer the City several advantages, including greater flexibility in procuring public works projects, expedited contract award processes, improved project timelines, reduced advertising costs, and simplified contract administration. California allows municipalities to adopt the alternative bidding procedures available under the UPCCAA to expedite bidding for public projects, particularly those currently valued at $75,000 or less, and those valued over $75,000 and up to $220,000.

In effect, the Public Works staff could perform a wide range of tasks related to the public projects, ongoing repairs, and improvement of City’s facilities. Material costs alone often drive the costs of projects close to or above the current Municipal Code $2,500 bid threshold, at which point, according to the Municipal Code and the Public Contract Code (if over $5,000), the work must go out to informal/formal bid. Under these current regulations, even relatively minor projects must undergo the full bidding procedure. If this Ordinance and Resolution are adopted, Public Works expects anticipated future savings due to not having to prepare plans, specifications, and bidding documents for projects valued at $75,000 or less.

Participating Agencies
Approximately 308 cities, representing 64% of all California cities, have already elected to be subject to the UPCCAA procedures that enhance their ability to more quickly implement smaller public projects. In fact, 10 of the 27 Gateway Cities nearby have elected to be subject to the UPCCAA, including the cities of Bellflower, Norwalk, and Lakewood. Moreover, the Paramount Unified School District has utilized the UPCCAA procedures since September 2022.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action.

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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) Read by title only, waive further reading, introduce Ordinance No. 1216, and place it on the March 10, 2026, agenda for adoption.

B) Adopt Resolution No. 26:006

CITY OF PARAMOUNT

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
ORDINANCE NO. 1216

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

PARAMOUNT ADOPTING THE UNIFORM PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION

COST ACCOUNTING ACT PROCEDURES AND OTHER

REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS, AMENDING TITLE
3 OF THE PARAMOUNT MUNICIPAL CODE, AND APPROVING A CEQA

EXEMPTION DETERMINATION
WHEREAS, enactment of the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (“UPCCAA”), Public Contract Code § 22000, et seq., establishes informal and formal public works bidding thresholds and procedures which may be adopted for use by the City;
WHEREAS, in order to adopt and utilize the higher bidding thresholds and other provisions of the UPCCAA, the UPCCAA establishes and the City must follow its uniform cost accounting standards; and
WHEREAS, the UPCCAA requires the City to adopt an informal bidding ordinance in compliance with Public Contract Code § 22034; and
WHEREAS, by enactment of this Ordinance, the City of Paramount elects to become subject to the UPCCAA procedures, commencing with Public Contract Code § 22010.

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

SECTION 1. The Recitals set forth hereinabove are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth herein.

SECTION 2. Title 3 (Revenue and Finance) of the Paramount Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding new Chapter 3.14 to read as follows:

Chapter 3.14 PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
§ 3.14.010 Adoption of the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act procedures and bidding limits.
§ 3.14.020 Contractor’s list for informal bidding.
§ 3.14.030 Notice inviting informal bids.
§ 3.14.040 Notice inviting formal bids.

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§ 3.14.050 Other requirements applicable to public works contracts. § 3.14.010 Adoption of the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act procedures and bidding limits.

The provisions of this Chapter and the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (‘UPCCAA’), Public Contract Code § 22000, et seq., ``shall govern the procurement by the City of public works, referred to and defined in the UPCCAA as “public projects.” The informal and formal bidding limits for public projects shall be as set forth in § 22032, as those limits may be amended from time to time, or in such lower amounts as may be established by the current City Council Purchasing Policy (‘Purchasing Policy’). In accordance with the foregoing bidding limits and the Purchasing Policy, public works projects may be: (i) performed by City employees by force account, by negotiated contract, or by purchase order; (ii) let to contract by informal bid procedures set forth in this Chapter; or (iii) let to contract by formal bidding procedures set forth in this Chapter. § 3.14.020 Contractor’s list for informal bidding.

A list of contractors shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the provisions of Public Contract Code § 22034 and criteria promulgated from time to time by the California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Commission. § 3.14.030 Notice inviting informal bids.

A. All contractors on the list, developed in accordance with § 3.14.020 for the category of work being bid, and construction trade journals, as referenced in Public Contract Code § 22036, shall be mailed a notice inviting informal bids.

B. Additional contractors and/or construction trade journals may be notified at the discretion of the department soliciting bids.

C. If there is no list of qualified contractors maintained by the city for the particular category of work to be performed, the notice inviting bids shall be sent to the construction trade journals specified in Public Contract Code § 22036.

D. If the product or service is proprietary in nature such that it can be obtained only from one source or contractor(s), the procedures set forth in Public Contract Code §3400 shall be followed.

E. All mailing of notices to contractors and construction trade journals pursuant to this section shall be completed not less than ten (10) calendar days before bids are due.

F. The notice inviting informal bids shall describe the project in general terms and how to obtain more detailed information about the project, and state the time and place for submission of bids.

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G. If, following informal bidding, all bids received are in excess of the informal bid limit amounts specified in § 3.14.010, the City Council may, by adoption of a resolution by a four-fifths vote, award the contract, up to the higher amount set forth in Public Contract Code § 22034(d), as the same may be amended form time to time, to the lowest responsible bidder, if it determines the City’s cost estimate was reasonable.
§ 3.14.040 Notice inviting formal bids.

The notice inviting formal bids shall state the time and place for the receiving and opening of sealed bids and distinctly describe the project. The notice shall be published at least fourteen (14) calendar days before the date of opening the bids in a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published in the City; or, if there is no newspaper printed and published in the City, then in a newspaper of general circulation which is circulated within the City. If there is no such newspaper circulated in the City, then publication shall be by posting the notice in at least three places within the City as have been designated the posting of its notices. The notice inviting formal bids shall also be sent electronically, if available, by either facsimile or email and mailed to all construction trade journals specified in Public Contract Code § 22036. The notice shall be sent at least fifteen (15) calendar days before the date of opening the bids. In addition to notice required by this section, the City may give such other notice as it deems proper. § 3.14.050 Award of contracts.

A. In its discretion, the City may reject any bids presented, if the City, prior to rejecting all bids and declaring that the project can be more economically performed by employees of the agency, furnishes a written notice to an apparent low bidder informing the bidder of the City’s intention to reject the bid. The notice shall be mailed at least two business days prior to the hearing at which the City intends to reject the bid. If, after the first notice inviting bids, all bids are rejected, after reevaluating its cost estimates of the project, the City shall have the option of either of the following:

1. Abandoning the project or readvertising for bids in the manner described by this Chapter.

2. By passage of a resolution by a four-fifths vote of the City Council declaring that the project can be performed more economically by the employees of the City, may have the project done by force account without further complying with this Division.

B. If a contract is awarded, it shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. If two or more bids are the same and the lowest, the City may accept the one it chooses.

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C. If no bids are received through the formal or informal bidding procedure, the project may be performed by the employees of the City by force account, or negotiated contract without further complying with this Chapter.

D. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City Manager or designee is authorized to award informally bid contracts pursuant to this Section. § 3.14.050 Other requirements applicable to public works contracts.

A. Pursuant to Civil Code § 9550, et seq., a payment bond is required for all public works contracts over $25,000.

B. All public works projects over $1000 require payment of prevailing wages and compliance with Labor Code §§1720 through 1861.

C. All contracts for public works projects require compliance with applicable provisions of the Public Contract Code whether or not informal or formal bidding, or no bidding, is required.”
SECTION 3. CEQA. Pursuant to §15060(c)(2) of the California CEQA Guidelines, the City Council finds that this Ordinance will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and therefore is not subject to CEQA. Additionally, pursuant to §15060(c)(3) the activity is not a “project” as defined in §15378 because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.

SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court or competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrases, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof, be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from the date of its passage, and before the expiration of fifteen (15) days after its passage, it or a summary of it, and 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.

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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Paramount this 10th day of February 2026.

Peggy Lemons, Mayor
ATTEST
Heidi Luce, City Clerk

CITY OF PARAMOUNT

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. 26:006

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT

ELECTING TO BE SUBJECT TO THE PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN

THE UNIFORM PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING ACT
WHEREAS, prior to the passage of Assembly Bill No. 1666, Chapter 1054, Statutes of 1983, which added Chapter 2, commencing with § 22000, to Part 3 of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, existing law did not provide a uniform cost accounting standard for construction work performed or contracted by local public agencies; and WHEREAS, The Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (“UPCCAA”), Public Contract Code § 22000, et seq., establishes such a uniform cost accounting standard; and
WHEREAS, the California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Commission has developed uniform public construction cost accounting procedures for implementation by local public agencies when contracting for construction of public projects; and
WHEREAS, the City Council must elect by resolution to become subject to the uniform construction cost accounting procedures promulgated by the State Controller pursuant to the Public Contract Code § 22019; and
WHEREAS, by adoption of this Resolution, the City of Paramount elects to become subject to the UPCCAA procedures, commencing with Public Contract Code § 22010.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct.

SECTION 2. All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred..

SECTION 3. Pursuant to Public Contract Code § 22030, the City of Paramount hereby elects to become subject to the uniform public construction cost accounting procedures set forth in the UPCCAA, Public Contract Code § 22010, et seq., and the Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Commission's policies and procedures manual and cost accounting review procedures, as they may each from time to time be amended, and directs that the Finance Director promptly notify the State Controller, in writing, of this election.

SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

RESOLUTION NO. 26:006

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Paramount this 10th day of February 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: February 10, 2026
SUBJECT: AIR MONITORING PROGRAM UPDATE
After five years in Paramount, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) terminated its hexavalent chromium air monitoring program in mid-2021. The City has since contracted with Trinity Consultants (formerly T and B Systems) for continued air monitoring services to ensure the health of the community.

This item is an oral report from Randall Baxter (Project Manager, Monitoring Services) of Trinity Consultants regarding the City’s efforts to monitor hexavalent chromium at six strategically selected locations in Paramount. The locations are (1) City Hall; (2) Vermont Avenue, south of Harrison Street; (3) 15701 Minnesota Avenue; (4) Wesley Gaines Elementary School; (5) Lincoln Elementary School; and (6) Garfield Avenue at Jackson Street.

Mr. Baxter will provide an overview of the air monitoring system’s detection of a moderately high reading on January 26, 2026 of 10.52 nanograms per cubic meter (ng/m3) of hexavalent chromium at 15701 Minnesota Avenue. Previous readings on January 14, 2026 detected a slightly elevated level of 1.302 ng/m3 and .972 ng/m3 on January 20, 2026 which is within normal limits. Air sampling is conducted every six days, and lab results follow approximately six days later.

To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Lana Dich, Finance Director
Date: February 10, 2026
SUBJECT: REGISTER OF DEMANDS – JANUARY 2026 (SUCCESSOR AGENCY)

BACKGROUND
The register of demands is submitted to the Successor Agency as necessary when demands are submitted for payment.

DISCUSSION
The Successor Agency register of demands is attached for approval by the Successor Agency.

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 Successor Agency Register of Demands for January 2026.

Check Number Vendor Name Amount Description

CITY OF PARAMOUNT

FINAL CHECK REGISTER
January 30, 2026
Redevelopment Pre-issue Checks
20161 BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST 4,440,000.00 SA - 1998 COMPOUND INTEREST REDEMP(8/26 Vendor Total 4,440,000.00
670066 BLX GROUP LLC 2,400.00 SA - ARBITRAGE REPORT (2010 BOND-FINAL) Vendor Total 2,400.00
20160 EVERBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 24,863.52 SA - 2025 DEBT SERVICE INTEREST (2/26) Vendor Total 24,863.52
A total of 3 checks were issued for $4,467,263.52