Paramount City Council
March 24, 2026

Agenda
City Council
March 24, 2026
Regular Meeting - City Hall Council Chamber - 5:00 PM
16400 Colorado Avenue Paramount, CA 90723 (562) 220-2000 www.paramountcity.gov

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CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Peggy Lemons
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Avery Lindsey, 5th Grade Student
Gaines Elementary School
Abiggail Perez, 5th Grade Student
Los Cerritos Elementary School

ROLL CALL OF
COUNCILMEMBERS:

Councilmember Isabel Aguayo
Councilmember Annette C. Delgadillo
Councilmember Vilma Cuellar Stallings
Vice Mayor Brenda Olmos
Mayor Peggy Lemons
Agenda March 24, 2026
Regular Meeting City Council Page 2

PRESENTATIONS

1. VIDEO PARAMOUNT YOUTH BASEBALL OPENING DAY CEREMONY

2. CERTIFICATE OF

RECOGNITION

STUDENT MAYORS FOR THE DAY

CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMENT UPDATES

PUBLIC COMMENTS

CONSENT CALENDAR
All items under the Consent Calendar may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and acted upon separately by the City Council.

3. APPROVAL AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH RDC-S111, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES RELATED TO

THE CIVIC CENTER FOUNTAIN UPGRADE PROJECT (CITY
PROJECT NO. 9276)
Recommended Action: 1) Approve a budget adjustment in the amount of $7,000 in Capital Project Funds for the Civic Center Fountain Upgrade (City Project No. 9276); and 2) Approve Amendment No.3 to the agreement with Studio One Eleven for a revised not-to-exceed total contract amount of $103,878 for specified design services (City Project No. 9276); and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Amendment.

4. APPROVAL AGREEMENTS WITH CRAFTWATER ENGINEERING, INC. FOR

DESIGN OF THE PROGRESS PARK STORMWATER CAPTURE
PROJECT AND JOHN L. HUNTER ASSOCIATES (JLHA) FOR

PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES - FUNDED BY THE SAFE,
CLEAN WATER (SCW) PROGRAM (CITY PROJECT NO. 9692)
Recommended Action: 1) Approve a budget adjustment in the amount of $470,000 in Regional Measure W Funds for the Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project; 2) Approve an agreement with Craftwater Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $1,735,471 for design services; 3) Approve an agreement with John L. Hunter Associates (JLHA) in the amount of $50,000 for specified project management services; and 4) Authorize the Mayor, or designee, to execute the agreements and any related documents necessary to implement the project. (City Project No. 9692)
Agenda March 24, 2026
Regular Meeting City Council Page 3

NEW BUSINESS

5. PRESENTATION LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

6. RECEIVE AND
FILE
GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT – CALENDAR
YEAR 2025
Recommended Action: Receive and file the calendar year 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report and direct Planning and Building Department staff to file said report with the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY NEW BUSINESS
None.

COMMENTS/COMMITTEE REPORTS

CLOSED SESSION

ADJOURNMENT
To a meeting on April 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 16400 Colorado Ave., Paramou,nt, CA
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To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Heidi Luce, City Clerk
Date: March 24, 2026
SUBJECT: PARAMOUNT YOUTH BASEBALL OPENING DAY CEREMONY
A video highlighting the Paramount Youth Baseball Opening Day Ceremony event will be shared.

To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Heidi Luce, City Clerk
Date: March 24, 2026
SUBJECT: STUDENT MAYORS FOR THE DAY
The City Council will recognize the following students for being chosen by their school to serve as the City of Paramount’s Student Mayors for the Day for March. • Avery Lindsey, 5th Grade Student
Gaines Elementary School
• Abiggail Perez, 5th Grade Student
Los Cerritos Elementary School
To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Adriana Figueroa, Public Works Director
Date: March 24, 2026
SUBJECT: AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH RDC-S111, INC. FOR

PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES RELATED TO THE CIVIC CENTER FOUNTAIN UPGRADE PROJECT (CITY PROJECT NO. 9276)

BACKGROUND
RDC-S111 (Studio One Eleven) was hired to provide professional design services to refresh the appearance and aesthetics of the Civic Center fountain area. On February 11, 2025, City Council approved the award of contract to proceed with construction. Since the approval of the construction award to a contractor, Studio One Eleven’s services have been necessary to move the project forward with design coordination, responding to contractor Requests for Information (RFIs), addressing field conditions, and ongoing project documentation.

Amendments to the professional services agreement have been necessary to account for additional work and extensive effort provided by Studio One Eleven due to contractor and field conditions. Amendment 1 includes the design of a compatible audio speaker system for the Civic Center Fountain. Amendment 2 covers additional construction support services due to the extensive level of effort required to respond to contractor Request for Information (RFIs) and frequent on-site project meetings. Amendment 3 is needed to cover Studio One Eleven’s support services through project completion, which is slated for Spring 2026.

DISCUSSION
Studio One Eleven’s scope of services was initially calculated based on an estimated project completion of Fall 2025/early Winter 2026. Project construction was temporarily placed on hold during the Christmas holidays. Construction resumed in early 2026, which required Studio One Eleven to continue providing design coordination and review services to address field conditions, contractor-initiated inquiries, and ongoing project documentation. As a result, the level of effort associated with these services has exceeded the previously authorized budget.

Agenda Report March 24, 2026
AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH RDC-S111, INC. Page 2 In an effort to maintain continuity in services, an additional $7,000 is needed, bringing the total contract amount with Studio One Eleven to $103,878, to cover continued construction observation services and provide design support as the project progresses toward completion.

FISCAL IMPACT
A Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 budget adjustment from the Capital Project Fund is required in the amount of $7,000 to cover additional design and construction support services provided by Studio One Eleven for the Civic Center Fountain Upgrade (City Project No. 9276). The table below summarizes the proposed budget adjustment:

Fund Division Account Description Request
Amount
Capital Project
Fund – 112
Capital
Improvement
Program
(CIP)
112-9276-7111 Civic Center
Fountain Upgrade –
Design Engineering
$7,000

VISION, MISSION, VALUES, AND STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
The City’s Vision, Mission, and Values set the standard for the organization, establish priorities, uniformity and guidelines; and provide the framework for policy decision making. The Strategic Outcomes were implemented to provide a pathway to achieving the City’s Vision. This item aligns with Strategic Outcome No 5: Attractive and WellMaintained Infrastructure - Develop and maintain City-owned infrastructure, parks, facilities, and amenities that enhance quality of life and the attractiveness of the community.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
1) Approve a budget adjustment in the amount of $7,000 in Capital Project Funds for the Civic Center Fountain Upgrade (City Project No. 9276); and 2) Approve Amendment No.3 to the agreement with Studio One Eleven for a revised not-to-exceed total contract amount of $103,878 for specified design services (City Project No. 9276); and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Amendment. -1-

THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH STUDIO ONE ELEVEN FOR

PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES

THIS THIRD AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES RELATED TO CIVIC CENTER FOUNTAIN (CITY PROJECT NO. 9276) (“AMENDMENT”) is made and entered into this 24th day of March 2026 between the City of Paramount, a municipal corporation in Los Angeles County, California, (hereinafter "CITY") RDC-S111, Inc., a California corporation, (dba Studio One Eleven) with its primary office located at 345 East Third Street, Long Beach, California, 90802 (hereinafter "CONTRACTOR") (collectively, "the Parties"), and amends that certain agreement between CONTRACTOR and CITY approved by the City Council on June 14, 2023 (“AGREEMENT”).

RECITALS
WHEREAS, CITY and CONTRACTOR entered into an Agreement on June 14, 2023, whereby CONTRACTOR would provide professional design services for CITY; and WHEREAS, CITY and CONTRACTOR approved the First Amendment to that Agreement on February 25, 2025 to amend the scope of services, compensation, and term of the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, CITY and CONTRACTOR approved the Second Amendment to that Agreement on December 15, 2025 to amend the scope of services, compensation, and term of said Agreement; and
WHEREAS, CITY and CONTRACTOR now each desire to amend the scope of services, compensation, and term of said Agreement as outlined in Exhibit “D”, attached and incorporated

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AMENDED BY AND BETWEEN THE PARTIES AS FOLLOWS:

1. Section D. COMPENSATION is amended to read as following: During the term of this AGREEMENT, the CITY shall compensate the CONTRACTOR for the additional services described as detailed in Exhibit “E,” up to an amount not to exceed $103,878 and in accordance with the rates set forth in Exhibit “E”. Invoices for payment shall be submitted on a monthly basis and shall be approved by the Director of Public Works or her designee.

The CONTRACTOR shall submit an itemized invoice to the CITY according to work progress, setting forth the work performed and the rates charged in accordance with the contractor’s fee schedule.

All change orders, additions, deletions, or adjustments to the CONTRACTOR’s specifications must be submitted in writing to the CITY for approval. The CITY is the sole authority regarding change orders and the CONTRACTOR shall not change, alter, or delete, in any manner, any portion of these specifications of the CITY. -2-

2. Exhibit “E” to this Amendment is hereby incorporated into the Agreement as if set forth in full.

3. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain the same.

IN WITNESS HEREOF, the CITY and CONTRACTOR have executed this THIRD AMENDMENT to the AGREEMENT as of the date first herein above set forth.

CITY OF PARAMOUNT STUDIO ONE ELEVEN
By: By:

John Moreno, City Manager Kirk Keller, Principal
ATTEST:

By:

Heidi Luce, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:

Nicholas R. Ghirelli, City Attorney
EXHIBIT “E”
EXHIBIT “E” (cont)

EXHIBIT “E” (cont)
SUMMARY OF REVISED TOTAL COMPENSATION:

Original Agreement: $ 39,978
Amendment 1: $ 33,500
Amendment 2: $ 23,400
Amendment 3: $ 7,000
TOTAL: $ 103,878
To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Adriana Figueroa, Public Works Director
Date: March 24, 2026
SUBJECT: AGREEMENTS WITH CRAFTWATER ENGINEERING, INC. FOR DESIGN

OF THE PROGRESS PARK STORMWATER CAPTURE PROJECT AND
JOHN L. HUNTER ASSOCIATES (JLHA) FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT

SERVICES - FUNDED BY THE SAFE, CLEAN WATER (SCW) PROGRAM (CITY PROJECT NO. 9692)

BACKGROUND
Governed by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, the Municipal Storm Water Program regulates stormwater discharges from municipal storm sewer systems via the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit throughout California. The Los Angeles Region, which includes Paramount, is one of nine (9) distinct regions based on watershed and hydrologic areas. Of the many goals, the MS4 Permit ultimately requires the City to reduce the discharge of pollutants from entering the Los Cerritos Channel, which flows into Alamitos Bay.

In July 2014, City Council approved an agreement with John L. Hunter & Associates (JLHA) to provide stormwater services, including overall stormwater program management, commercial/industrial program monitoring and inspections, illicit discharge detection and elimination, staff training, annual reporting, general National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) monitoring and reporting, public outreach, and Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) management.

Protecting stormwater systems through infrastructure projects is vital to preventing public health crises, environmental pollution, and costly emergency repairs. Stormwater capture projects are crucial for transforming polluted runoff into a sustainable water supply, reducing flood risks, and improving environmental health. By capturing, filtering, and recharging groundwater via green infrastructure (such as permeable pavement or basins), these projects bring great benefits such as mitigating contamination in waterways.

The Los Cerritos Channel Watershed Management Program (LCC WMP) previously funded a concept/feasibility study (Study), which found that an approximate one-acre stormwater subsurface storage vault would be an optimal design for an infiltration project to be constructed under Progress Park. With this project, it is suggested that a significant Agenda Report March 24, 2026
AGREEMENTS - PROGRESS PARK STORMWATER CAPTURE PROJECT Page 2 reduction in pollutants will be observed, while providing an estimated 100-acre feet of local groundwater recharge.

In September 2024, the City Council approved a transfer agreement with the Los Angeles County Safe, Clean Water (SCW) Program to receive $2.2 million in funding for design and planning of a regional stormwater capture project at Progress Park. The SCW Program funding for Progress Park comes from its regional program allocation and is only for planning and design.

DISCUSSION
The primary design goal of the Progress Park project is to reduce long-term annual loading of pollutants to the Los Cerritos Channel Watershed (LCC). This study was completed by Craftwater Engineering, Inc. (Craftwater), a firm that specializes in stormwater capture feasibility and design, strategic watershed planning and stormwater monitoring and reporting. Craftwater has been instrumental to the region through their work, including watershed groups and other local cities. Craftwater is also the firm currently working on the City’s stormwater capture project at Spane Park, which is at 90% design.

Craftwater’s knowledge of the project concept and the stormwater issues faced regionally, makes them a practical choice to continue the design of the project. Craftwater has submitted a proposal for $1,735,471, which includes engineering design, environmental review and clearance, as well as community outreach and engagement. It is anticipated that the design plans for this project will be completed at the conclusion of calendar year 2027.

In addition to design review services for stormwater elements, this project will also require support from JLHA for SCW reporting requirements. Therefore, SCW grant funding will also be allocated for project management services. As previously mentioned, JLHA has been providing exceptional stormwater program management to the City since 2014.

JLHA has submitted a proposal in the amount not to exceed $50,000 for this project.

As we anticipate this project’s shovel-readiness, funding for construction at Progress Park will be a separate application to the SCW Program in the future, once the design is completed and construction cost estimates are available. Replacement of surface features and (future) operations and maintenance are eligible reimbursable expenses under the SCW Program.

FISCAL IMPACT
A Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 budget adjustment from the Measure W Fund (Regional Program) is required to cover the initial costs for design and project support services by Craftwater Engineering and project management services by JLHA, as funding for this project was not included in the adopted budget. The table below summarizes the proposed budget adjustment:

Agenda Report March 24, 2026
AGREEMENTS - PROGRESS PARK STORMWATER CAPTURE PROJECT Page 3 The Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project will be funded through the Regional Measure W Safe, Clean Water Program. Funding for subsequent phases of the project will be incorporated as part of the FY 2026-27 budget process. The funding allocations, including the initial budget adjustment noted above, are summarized in the table below:

Task FY 25-26 FY 26-27 Total Cost
Design and Outreach (Craftwater) $ 50,000 $ 1,285,471 $ 1,735,471 Project Management (JLHA) $ 20,000 $ 30,000 $ 50,000
10% Contingency - $ 178,547 $ 178,547
Total Estimated Project Cost $ 470,000 $ 1,494,018 $ 1,964,018 Measure W SCW Grant Funding
Available $ 470,000 $ 1,730,000 $ 2,200,000

VISION, MISSION, VALUES, AND STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
The City’s Vision, Mission, and Values set the standard for the organization, establish priorities, uniformity and guidelines; and provide the framework for policy decision making. The Strategic Outcomes were implemented to provide a pathway to achieving the City’s Vision. This item aligns with Strategic Outcome No 5: Attractive and WellMaintained Infrastructure - Develop and maintain City-owned infrastructure, parks, facilities, and amenities that enhance quality of life and the attractiveness of the community.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
1) Approve a budget adjustment in the amount of $470,000 in Regional Measure W Funds for the Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project; 2) Approve an agreement with Craftwater Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $1,735,471 for design services; 3) Approve an agreement with John L. Hunter Associates (JLHA) in the amount of $50,000 for specified project management services; and 4) Authorize the Mayor, or designee, to execute the agreements and any related documents necessary to implement the project. (City Project No. 9692)
Fund Division Account Service Description Request
Amount
Regional
Measure W PW 289-9692-7111
Progress Park Stormwater
Capture Project – Design
Services
$450,000
Regional
Measure W PW 289-9692-7101
Progress Park Stormwater
Capture Project – Project
Management Services
$20,000
TOTAL $470,000
1 CITY OF PARAMOUNT

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
(With Professional Liability)
This Agreement is made and entered into as of March 24, 2026 by and between the City of Paramount, a municipal corporation organized and operating under the laws of the State of California with its principal place of business at 16400 Colorado Avenue, Paramount, CA 90723 (“City”), and Craftwater Engineering, Inc., a CORPORATION with its principal place of business at 11026 Caminito Vista Pacifica, San Diego CA 92131 (hereinafter referred to as “Consultant”). City and Consultant are sometimes individually referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties” in this Agreement.

RECITALS
A. City requires provision of the following professional services:

To allow the City to procure the services of a qualified contractor to provide design and professional services in connection with the City’s Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project (Project ), all as more fully set forth and described in this Agreement.

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

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

AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

1. Scope of Services.

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

2. Compensation.
a. Subject to Section 2.b, below, the City shall pay for the Services satisfactorily performed, in accordance with the Schedule of Rates/Payments set forth in Exhibit “B”, attached hereto.
b. In no event shall the total amount paid for the Services exceed the sum of $1,735,471.

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

3. Additional Work.

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

4. Maintenance of Records.

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

5. Term; Time of Performance.

The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date first set forth above and shall expire on June 30, 2028, unless extended or earlier terminated as provided herein.

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

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

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

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

7. Compliance with Law.

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

8. Standard of Care.

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

9. Assignment and Subcontracting.

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

10. Independent Contractor.

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

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

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

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

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11. PERS Compliance.

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

12. Insurance.

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

13. Indemnification.
a. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall defend (with counsel reasonably approved by City), indemnify and hold the City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, attorneys, agents, employees, servants, designated volunteers, successors, assigns and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials (collectively “Indemnitees” in this Section 13) free and harmless with respect to any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liabilities, losses, damages, stop notices and/or injury of any kind, in law or equity, to property or persons, including bodily injury, wrongful death, personal injury and property damage, in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incidental to any acts, errors, omissions, or willful misconduct of Consultant, its owners, officials, officers, employees, servants, subcontractors, consultants or agents in connection with the performance of the Consultant’s Services, and/or this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all damages, expert witness fees and attorney’s fees and other related costs and expenses. Consultant's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by Consultant, or by the City or any of the other Indemnitees. Consultant’s duty to indemnify and hold harmless City shall not extend to the City’s sole or active negligence or willful misconduct. b. For Design Professional Services: If Consultant’s Services hereunder include the performance of professional services by a “design professional,” as the term is defined under California Civil Code § 2782.8(c), then to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, indemnify and hold harmless the Indemnitees, and each of them, from and against any and all damages, costs, expenses, liabilities, claims, demands, causes of action, proceedings, judgments, Paramount PSA_Prof Liability (January 2025) 6
penalties, liens, and losses of any nature whatsoever, including fees of accountants and other professionals, and all costs associated therewith, and reimbursement of attorneys’ fees and costs of defense, whether actual, alleged or threatened, to the extent arising out of, pertaining to, or relating to, in whole or in part, the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of the Consultant, and/or its officers, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, contractors or their officers, agents, servants or employees (or any entity or individual for whom the Consultant shall bear legal liability) in the performance of design professional services under this Agreement.

Notwithstanding the foregoing and as required by Civil Code § 2782.8(a), in no event shall the cost to defend the Indemnitees that is charged to Consultant, exceed Consultant’s proportionate percentage of fault. Consultant’s duty to indemnify and hold harmless City shall not extend to the City’s sole or active negligence or willful misconduct.
c. The provisions of this Section 13 shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

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

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

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

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

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

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

17. Laws and Venue.

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

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

Consultant shall not be entitled to payment for unperformed services or services within the Scope Services performed prior to the effective date of this Agreement, and shall Paramount PSA_Prof Liability (January 2025) 9
not be entitled to damages or compensation resulting from such termination of the Services.
b. Consultant may terminate its obligation to provide further Services under this Agreement by serving written notice of termination to the City, provided Consultant has first served the City with a written notice of default and demand to cure, and City has failed to cure such default within thirty (30) days of receipt of such notice.

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

20. Party Representatives.

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

21. Notices.

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

CITY:

City of Paramount
16400 Colorado Avenue
Paramount, CA 90723
Attn: Adriana Figueroa, Public Works Director
CONSULTANT:

Craftwater Engineering, Inc.
11026 Caminito Vista Pacifica
San Diego, CA 92131
Attn: Oliver Galang, Vice President
and shall be effective upon receipt thereof.

22. Third Party Rights.

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

23. Equal Opportunity Employment.

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

24. Entire Agreement.

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

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

25. Severability.

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

26. Successors and Assigns.

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

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

27. Non-Waiver.

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

28. Time of Essence.

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

29. City’s Right to Employ Other Consultants.

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

30. Interest of Consultant.

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

31. Interest of Subcontractors.

Consultant further covenants that, in the performance of this Agreement, no subcontractor or person having any interest, direct or indirect, financial or otherwise, which would Paramount PSA_Prof Liability (January 2025) 12
conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of the Services under this Agreement shall be employed. Consultant has provided City with a list of all subcontractors and the key personnel for such subcontractors that are retained or to be retained by Consultant in connection with the performance of the Services, to assist the City in affirming compliance with this Section.

32. Prohibited Interests.

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

BETWEEN THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT
AND CRAFTWATER ENGINEERING, INC.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

CITY OF PARAMOUNT CONSULTANT: CRAFTWATER ENGINEERING, INC.

By:____________________________ By:____________________________ Peggy Lemons, Mayor OLIVER GALANG, VICE PRESIDENT
By: ____________________________
[Two corporate signatures required if corporation]
ATTEST:

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

EXHIBIT A
Scope of Services
phone: 805.729-0943
email: [email protected]
web: craftwater.com
Pasadena | San Diego
September 12, 2025
Ms. Adriana Figueroa, Public Works Director
City of Paramount Public Works Department
15300 Downey Avenue
Paramount, CA 90723
Subject: Proposal for the Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project, Engineering Design Services Dear Ms. Figueroa:

Craftwater appreciates the opportunity to submit the enclosed Fee Proposal (Scope of Work and Cost Proposal) to provide Engineering Design Services for the Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project. We are strongly committed to continuing the exceptional service to the City of Paramount (City). The engineers at Craftwater are the industry leaders in designing multi-benefit regional stormwater capture infrastructure projects that improve water quality.

The design will contain all the components required for a construction-ready plan set including all necessary permits and CEQA documentation. We understand the importance of this project to the City, the Los Cerritos Channel Watershed Management Group, and the Lower San Gabriel River Watershed Advisory Steering Committee and its potential to meet required pollutant load reduction goals and multi-benefit opportunities. Our design approach includes a cost-benefit analysis which determines the optimum project size and type that will efficiently help achieve those pollutant goals without breaking the bank.

We have assembled the most experienced team of industry-leading experts in stormwater capture design and analysis in California. Our key project team members include Oliver Galang, PE, Principal-in-Charge/QA/QC (CA PE 56558); Courtney Semlow, PE, Project Manager (CA PE 94417); Andrew Takahashi, PE, Lead Design Engineer, and James Powell, RLA, Landscape Architect. Our carefully selected partners include firms with experience in stormwater delivery, including GHD (Structural, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering), Dudek (CEQA), Ninyo & Moore (Geotechnical Engineering), and Calvada (Surveying). Our team has been assembled to provide the City with a full depth of resources for this project.

Thank you for this opportunity and for considering our proposal to provide professional services to the City of Paramount. Should you have any questions, you may contact me at 213.598.4178 or [email protected].

Respectfully submitted,
Oliver Galang, PE
Vice President| Craftwater Engineering, Inc
Attachments
• Attachment A. Scope of Work
• Attachment B. Detailed Fee Proposal Table
• Attachment C. Progress Park SCW Fact Sheet

ATTACHMENT A

SCOPE OF WORK
Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project – Paramount, CA 1 ATTACHMENT A: SCOPE OF WORK
Craftwater has assembled a project team of leaders and experts in regional stormwater capture analysis and design for the full design of a Stormwater Capture Project at Progress Park in Paramount. The park, located within the Los Cerritos Channel Watershed, was identified for implementation in the Los Cerritos channel Watershed Management Program. The final deliverable is intended to finalize design and prepare all needed documentation for construction. This Scope of Work is prepared under the assumption that the original Safe, Clean Water Feasibility Study and Application will be used as the starting point for the design as shown in the original SCW fact sheet enclosed as Attachment C.

The following provides our technical approach to fulfill the specific needs of this project.

Task 1. Project Management, Coordination, and Meetings
Project Management will consist of managing project controls such as scheduling, budgeting, progress reporting, and invoicing. It also includes coordination with the City Project Manager. For the purpose of budgeting this task, we assumed a 24-month design period.

Task 1.1 Project Schedule
Craftwater will develop a detailed schedule for managing this project. The schedule will be prepared in Microsoft Project and will detail the degree of activity for the major tasks of the project. The schedule includes task predecessors, float time, start/finish dates, and task dependency to ensure that work products are completed on a timely basis. The preliminary schedule also reflects the schedule of deliverables. A baseline schedule showing major submittals and milestones has been developed as a part of this proposal and will act as the initial project schedule upon signature of contract.

The schedule will serve as a planning tool for the project team and will be evaluated and updated, as necessary, and as approved by the City Project Manager.

Task 1.2 Project Coordination and Administration
Craftwater Engineering is committed to ensuring that the City is fully informed of all day-to-day design activities and progress. This will be achieved through regular project correspondence, including coordination calls, that will allow the City Project Manager to measure the actual vs. plan work progress. Explanations of the work completed and work to be done will be communicated during the project coordination calls. Monthly invoices will be prepared and submitted to the City. Invoice amounts will be based on the percentage of work completed for the corresponding task.

Task 1.3 Project Meetings
Kick-Off Meeting. The project will be initiated with a Project Kick-Off Meeting held virtually or in-person at the City of Paramount or other designated location by the City. The meeting shall include a discussion of the team member roles and responsibilities, project background, goals and approach, schedule, communication protocols, and anticipated tasks and deliverables. Also, this meeting will be an opportunity for Craftwater to obtain feedback from the City regarding the critical success factors for the project. We will also discuss the approach to ensure the Safe, Clean Water program requirements and evaluation criteria are met as they relate to the existing transfer agreement, reporting, and future construction funding efforts. Craftwater will prepare an agenda, presentation, and meeting summary notes for the kick-off meeting.

Progress Meetings. The Craftwater team will participate in monthly virtual progress meetings with the City throughout the course of the project. We will review the current status of the project as a whole with a focus on the next upcoming deliverables and schedule. The City may invite necessary agencies and stakeholders as they deem appropriate. Craftwater will prepare agendas, meeting handouts/materials, and meeting summary notes Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project – Paramount, CA 2 (including a list of running action items) for the meetings. There are assumed 24 progress meetings from the NTP to the design end.

Task 1 Deliverables
 Project schedule updated as needed over the course of the project  Attendance at the Kick-Off Meeting followed by up to twenty-four (24) monthly progress meetings including agenda, presentation, and summary notes.
 Monthly Invoices (24 total)
Task 1 Assumptions
 Our budget assumes that there will be one Kick-Off Meeting and 23 additional as-needed project team coordination meetings. The project management task duration will not exceed 24 months.

Task 2. Site Investigation, Utility Research, and Concept Evaluation This task consists of the initial data gathering efforts. The Craftwater Project Team will discuss the site alternatives and obtain feedback during the Project Kick-Off Meeting (Task 1.3). Drawing on the feedback, the Craftwater team will conduct a field investigation to assess the preferred approach. The layout will be finalized, and concept plans developed for review and approval by the City before construction documents are started.

Task 2.1 Field Investigation
We will complete one day of field reconnaissance work with City representatives and any other stakeholders the City wishes to attend. The field reconnaissance will be an opportunity for Craftwater and the City to identify diversion options, pump station locations, conveyance, and storage, infiltration, or filtration alternatives. The field visit will also include observation of existing utilities, traffic, street improvements, localized flooding, drainage patterns, access potential, and construction challenges. In addition, the City will have an opportunity to provide input regarding opportunities and constraints as part of the project development process and a review of the potential surface improvements and community investment benefits. Together we will discuss any identified obstacles and potential project impacts before moving forward with the concept evaluation. We will prepare and submit a summary of items discussed onsite.

Task 2.2 Utility Research
Utilizing USA Dig Alert’s website, a comprehensive utility matrix will be developed, which Craftwater will use to request utility atlas/as-built information. The letters to the utility purveyors will be drafted and provided to the City who will submit the letters to the respective providers to ensure fees are not incurred. An alternative is for the City to provide their letterhead to Craftwater to include on the letters and email them directly to the utility purveyors. The atlas information will be used to inform the design layout to minimize conflicts and will be combined with the topographic survey in CAD and incorporated into the final design plans. We will follow up with utility purveyors as needed to make sure responses are received from all utility providers.

Utility base mapping will be completed as part of the topographic survey task (Task 2.3).

Task 2.3 Topographic Survey and Utility Mapping
Our teaming partner, Cal Vada Surveying, Inc. will conduct the topographic survey and site investigation to help the design team understand above ground and potential subsurface constraints that may limit the project footprint. The topographic survey will be used as a base map for the development of design documents. Survey shall utilize NAD83 horizontal controls and NAVD88 vertical controls for benchmark elevations. Anticipated survey area is shown in the figure below.

Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project – Paramount, CA 3 Figure 1 - Proposed Survey Area
Specific tasks include:
 Conduct required research in the County & City websites for the locations of Benchmarks, Street monuments, recorded maps, and Record of Survey.
 Conduct required Topographic Survey of proposed development area:

1. Prepare a SURVEY MAP at a scale of 1" = 30’ over the selected site delivered in both pdf and AutoCAD Civil 3D Base File format.

2. BOUNDARY lines established from field verification of record information as shown on a current title report to be ordered by Cal Vada

3. Delineation of plottable EASEMENTS from a title report.

4. HORIZONTAL LOCATION, size and description of buildings, driveways, walks, curbs, walls, fences, signs, poles, trees over 6 feet in height, and other permanent surface visible features.

Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project – Paramount, CA 4 5. TOPOGRAPHY at a 1 foot contour interval and spot elevations on a grid pattern of 25-feet in level areas.

6. ELEVATIONS on driveways, walks, curbs, gutters, and walls, including at back of walk, top of curb every 25’ along abutting streets or parking lanes.

7. UTILITIES on site and in adjoining streets from available substructure maps joined, where possible, with visible signs of utilities located by the field crew. Field measured invert elevations on sanitary sewer and storm drain manholes unless bolted down.
 Incorporate utility as-built information into AUTOCAD Survey file adjusting as needed to match items located in the field.
 Incorporate site specific information that could restrict developable area (e.g. geologic or environmentally sensitive areas) into the AUTOCAD basemap.

The invert of the LACFCD storm drain will be determined by topographic survey and as-built information because the invert elevation at the points of diversion and reconnection will be of critical importance. Utility asbuilts will be incorporated horizontally and vertically into the existing site plan.

Task 2.4 Potholing
Potholing efforts typically depend on utility markouts by others (utility companies and City). This may be difficult to achieve within the chosen site as utility companies don’t typically go outside the ROW. Subsurface Utility Exploration (SUE) using a ground penetrating radar will be performed to markout existing utilities. Markings will be surveyed in the field and cross referenced with utility information received from utility companies.

Potholing will be completed to determine precise horizontal and vertical position as well as confirm utility type and material. When the utility is revealed, the type of material, utility size, and depth from the surface are documented. Based upon the soil conditions or scope, we will choose to use air or water to create the pothole.

After documenting findings, each pothole will be backfilled, compacted, and a perm-a-patch or hot patch will be provided depending upon client specifications. A potholing report complete with photographs will be provided at the conclusion of the job documenting the location, utility found, depth to top of pipe, utility size, material and the soil conditions. Unit cost per pothole varies widely depending on if the pothole is in an active roadway or within the site. Based on recent potholing experiences for similar projects, rather than budget per pothole, we are including a budgetary amount of $28,500 which should cover 10 potholes in the roadway and include traffic control plans and execution, sidewalk repair, and slurry backfill and hot patch. If the majority of potholes are located outside of the ROW, costs will be less. A City ROW permit will be applied for, and it is assumed that the fee will be waived by the City.

A pothole plan will be submitted for approval prior to confirming with the potholing contractor for final costs and mobilization of the potholing field crew. The CAD existing conditions basemap will be updated to reflect the results of the potholing investigation.

Task 2.5 Concept Design
Immediately following the project kick-off, Craftwater will begin work on three (3) design concepts for the park.

These concepts will strive to provide distinct approaches to stormwater, access, recreation, and landscape. They will reflect community and project partner priorities discussed at the kick-off meeting and at the site investigation. The concepts will be provided in a format suitable for community workshops and included in materials produced for Task 7.

Concept plans will be illustrated as best suited to communicate the design intent to the community, project partners, and the city, to include photo simulations, cross sections, and illustrative plans. The concepts will be built upon a deep knowledge of multi-benefit project design and will consider opportunities to add public art and interpretive elements. Each concept will be accompanied by rough order of magnitude cost estimate and information on the cost/benefit tradeoffs of varied approaches.

Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project – Paramount, CA 5 Task 2 Deliverables
 Utility Request Matrix
 Utility Request Letters
 Potholing Plan
 Potholing Report
 Signed and Sealed Survey Plan
 Topographic base map in AutoCAD format
 (3) Concept Design Alternatives and cost estimates
Task 2 Assumptions/Exclusions
 Local City utilities and local storm drain infrastructure will be provided by the City of Paramount.  Any required access permits with the City will be provided at no effort or cost to our team (e.g. encroachment, drilling, etc). Permits with the County are included in this cost proposal.  A Tree Survey/Arborist report is not included in this Scope of Work.

Task 3. Geotechnical Investigation
The Geotechnical engineering investigation will evaluate the geotechnical conditions of the site and provide recommendations for the proposed development. The investigation will include site reconnaissance, subsurface geotechnical exploration and sampling, laboratory testing, engineering analysis and preparation of a geotechnical engineering report. The scope of services does not include fees for any subsequent construction inspections, testing, county or city plan reviews or additional reports.

Subsurface exploration consists of the drilling, sampling, and logging of eleven hollow-stem-auger borings using a truck-mounted drill rig. The borings will be drilled to the proposed depths provided below, or refusal, whichever is shallower. The purpose of the borings is to evaluate the subsurface soil and geologic conditions at the site, including percolation rates of the on-site soils.

The borings will be logged by a representative from Ninyo and Moore. Relatively undisturbed and bulk soil samples will be obtained from the borings at selected intervals and the samples will be transported to our laboratory for testing. Borings deeper than ten feet will be backfilled with cement-bentonite grout per the requirements of LACDEH. Borings shallower than 10 feet will be backfilled with on-site soils. The number and depths of borings and percolation tests are as follows:
 Three borings to depths of up to approximately 20 feet within the footprint of the underground gallery.

Percolation testing will be performed in these borings to evaluate the infiltration rate of the soils at the invert depth of the facility.
 Three additional borings within the footprint of the gallery (two to 30 feet and one to 50 feet) to evaluate the subsurface conditions and depth to groundwater beneath the invert depth of the gallery. The 50- feet-deep boring will be used to evaluate the liquefaction potential of the site.  Two borings up to approximately 25 feet along the pipeline alignments to evaluate the subsurface conditions and depth to groundwater beneath the pipelines and proposed in-line structures (i.e., pretreatment unit, actuated valve, etc.).  Two borings two depths of up to five feet within the proposed bioretention unit. Percolation testing will be performed in these two borings to evaluate the infiltration rate of the shallow site soils for design of the unit.

Field percolation testing will be performed within the three borings at the approximate invert depth of the gallery (20 feet) and two borings at the approximately invert depth of the bioretention unit (5 feet). To facilitate the percolation testing, a temporary well will be installed in each of the test borings consisting of 4-inch-diameter perforated polyvinyl-chloride (PVC) pipe surrounded be pea gravel. The testing will be performed using the “falling-head” method in general accordance with the Los Angeles County guidelines (2021), which includes Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project – Paramount, CA 6 placing water in each test well and measuring the rate in which the water level drops at intervals of approximately 10 to 30 minutes (depending on the soil conditions and rate of infiltration).

Soil cuttings from the drilling will be placed in 55-gallon drums and temporarily stored at a secure location at the park. Representative samples of the drummed soils will be collected and sent to a laboratory for analytical testing to characterize the soil for disposal purposes. Following characterization, the drummed soils will be transported to an off-site disposal facility by a licensed waste-hauler. For planning purposes, we have assumed that twelve drums of soil will be generated from the drilling.

Geotechnical laboratory testing of representative soil samples from the exploratory borings will be performed.

Laboratory testing is anticipated to include in-situ moisture and dry density, gradation, Atterberg limits, hydrocollapse potential, consolidation, direct shear strength, and soil corrosivity.

Data compilation and geotechnical analysis of data collected from our background review, subsurface exploration and percolation testing, and laboratory testing will be incorporated into a geotechnical evaluation report. Our geotechnical analyses and recommendations will include the following:
 Suitability of the proposed construction from a geotechnical perspective.  Anticipated soil and geologic conditions and potential geologic hazards at the site, including evaluation of liquefaction and dynamic settlement potential.
 Evaluation of the site seismicity, including anticipated ground accelerations and CBC seismic design coefficients.
 Evaluation of the depth to groundwater and potential impacts to the project based on our exploratory borings and review of readily available groundwater data.  Evaluation of infiltration rates and suitability of the on-site soils for infiltration.  Site excavation characteristics including potential for difficult excavations, such as caving and the presence of over-size material (i.e., cobbles and boulders).  General earthwork and grading considerations, including compaction requirements and suitability of on-site material for use as fill.
 Evaluation of settlement potential for structures and appropriate site preparation, including remedial excavation and recompaction.
 Analysis of the temporary stability of excavations and shoring pressures, including allowable lateral earth pressures and allowable passive pressures.
 Evaluation of suitable foundation types including shallow footing foundations with allowable bearing capacities, friction coefficient, and allowable passive pressures.  Evaluation of the corrosion potential of the site soils and the appropriate type of concrete to be used during construction.

All underground utilities shall be located and visibly marked by owner prior to the field investigation, unless other arrangements for locating services by this firm are made. We will notify Underground Service Alert prior to any subsurface work.

Task 3 Deliverables
 Geotechnical Evaluation Report
Task 3 Assumptions
 Site access will be granted, and drilling equipment will be able to mobilize the proposed exploration locations during normal working hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) and will not involve work on weekends or holidays.
 Right-of-entry permits will be provided at no cost to Ninyo & Moore.  Ninyo & Moore will be provided with plans showing the locations of existing utilities. These drawings will be used to plot our proposed boring locations for utility clearance. Ninyo & Moore will not be Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project – Paramount, CA 7 responsible for damage to utilities not shown on the plans nor marked out by Underground Service Alert or park representatives.
 An on-site source of water will be available for use during our field percolation testing.  Our subcontractors will be subject to prevailing wage requirements.  Drummed soil cuttings will be characterized as non-hazardous. Additional fees will apply if the soils are characterized as being hazardous.
 A secure location will be provided on-site to store the drums during characterization of the soil cuttings.  Our scope of services does not include groundwater modeling or mounding analyses for the project.  Our evaluation does not include evaluation of hazardous materials, should they be encountered.

Additional hazardous materials evaluation can be provided, if requested, as an additional scope of work and fee.

Task 4. Stormwater Capture Hydrology and Hydraulics/Water Quality Analysis Task 4.1 Hydrologic Analyses
The Hydrologic and Hydraulic Study will include design criteria, verification of design flows and runoff volumes, and presentation of concepts and alternatives at each site as well as hydraulic analyses later in the design phase.

Hydrologic Analyses.

The drainage area, diversion, sizing, and filtration rate of the SCWP feasibility study serve as the basis of design for this effort for the primary site. A new drainage area delineation will be completed for the secondary site.

We will generate long-term simulation statistics from the latest edition of the Watershed Management Modeling System (WMMS 2.0) to determine the average annual runoff, peak flows, and average annual pollutant removal.

We will use the WMMS 2.0 model to assess the system performance and ensure that the SCWP scoring remains unchanged or at the very least crosses the scoring threshold. Any significant changes to the anticipated scoring will be discussed with the City.

Water Quality Analysis and Optimization.

Our team will prepare an analysis based on the Hydrologic Study to quantify the existing and potential water quality of the project incorporating and evaluating alternative treatment design layouts. We will utilize custom Python BMP models that are grounded in the modeling of EPA' SUSTAIN but updated to reflect analytical practices and treatment types that were developed after EPA support of the SUSTAIN model ceased to determine the anticipated average annual pollutant loading and associated reductions for the pollutants of concern in addition to flow volumes and sediment loading. We will ensure the performance meets or exceeds the reductions identified within the SCWP application while possibly reducing costs through higher efficiency treatment methodologies. Water quality modeling will evaluate the benefit of outflow options of infiltration and filtration to evaluate possible alternatives that can increase project performance while minimizing overall costs.

Water Conservation Analysis.

Craftwater will verify the potential annual groundwater recharge volume associated with the project sites and the inclusion of the possible enhancements. We will utilize the latest edition of WMMS 2.0 and the EPA SUSTAIN adapted model to determine the water capture and ensure the design will meet or exceed the values identified within the SCWP application.

Results from the Hydrologic, Water Quality, and Water Conservation Analyses will be summarized in the TM.

Once a final site is selected, the modeling results from the TM will be incorporated into a DRAFT and FINAL Hydrologic and Hydraulic Report that will include the Operational Analysis (discussed below).

Task 4.2 Hydraulic Analyses
The main project components will be heavily influenced by the modeling effort described above. Once the site and layout are finalized and approved by the City, a hydraulic analysis will be performed that will 1) establish the best overall system operation and 2) ensure adequate hydraulic capacity of the system Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project – Paramount, CA 8 We will evaluate the wet weather flows of the existing storm drain system from which the project will divert flows.

The models will be set up in accordance with the LACDPW standards and will evaluate the hydraulic impacts of the diversion to the existing system. We will request the design flow rate from LACFCD which will serve as the required conveyance rate. We will create the existing WSPG model and update with design changes to the proposed diversion structure and evaluate the impacts to the water surface and hydraulic grade line (HGL) for the specific design flow rate. We will also analyze the pipeline from the diversion locations to the BMP to ensure pipeline capacity and determine the HGL for the anticipated flows diverted from the LACFCD pipelines.

The results will be summarized and combined with information contained in the Stormwater Capture Memo and included in a Hydrologic and Hydraulic Report completed during the Final Design Stage (Task 5).

Task 4 Deliverables
 Stormwater Capture Memorandum
 Hydrologic and Hydraulic Report
Task 5. Basis of Design Report (30% Design)
Preliminary design will include the preparation of a Basis of Design Report and 30% Design Plans and cost estimate.

Task 5.1 Basis of Design Report
We will prepare a Basis of Design Report (BoDR) that discusses the integration of collected site data and preliminary studies to serve as the basis of design for the project and guide it to final design.

The BoDR shall include, at a minimum:

1. Project Description that clearly defines project goals and objectives and how the design shall meet them.

2. Discussion on expected utility and agency coordination and associated requirements.

3. Summary of surveying and utility findings. The existing conditions plan prepared under Task 2 shall be attached to the BoDR.

4. Geotechnical investigation summary. The Geotechnical Report prepared under Task 3 shall also be attached to the BoDR.

5. Hydrologic and Hydraulic Summary that shall include design criteria, verification of design flows and runoff volumes, BMP sizing, as well as pipeline hydraulic evaluations and sizing.

6. Discussion on construction materials and recommended product selections including pretreatment and/or in-series pretreatment combination, pipeline connections, and valve types.

7. Description of existing properties, rights-of-way, easements, and required permits or easements needed for construction.

8. Miscellaneous design considerations such as pipeline alignments, corrosion protection, safety.

9. Discussion on anticipated construction challenges including utility relocations, phasing/timing, approvals required, inspections, and commissioning.

10. Discussion on required operations and maintenance of major project components and associated costs.

11. Estimate of probable construction costs.

12. List of final drawings and specifications anticipated to be developed during the Preparation of Contract Documents phase (Task 5).

13. 30% Design Level Plans (described in more detail below) 30% Plans. The design will be based on the concept approved in Task 2.5. Key stormwater design components include the diversion structure, underground storage gallery, pre-treatment unit, valves, pump stations, drain piping, and surface improvements such as sports entry plaza, picnic areas, pathways, and landscaping.

For the 30% design submittal, the project team will develop plans to the 30% level overall. Approximately 60% of the civil and landscape design drawings will be developed to some degree and many will be nearly complete.

Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project – Paramount, CA 9 Typical 30% design plan sheets will include:
 Title Sheet
 General Notes
 Existing Conditions Plan
 Site Improvement Plans and Details
 Stormwater Capture BMP Layout Plan and Details
 Utility Plan and Profile Sheets (culvert, diversion piping, pretreatment, pump station, etc.)  Stormwater Infrastructure Details
 Landscape Design Plan (Completed under Task 10. Landscape Design) The 30% submittal will consist of plan sheets that provide more detail than was originally included in the concept layout. The existing conditions base map created as part of Task 2 will be used as the background for the design drawings. Most plan sheets will be at 1” = 30’ scale on 24”x36” sheets and created using AutoCAD Civil 3D 2024.

At 1”=30’ scale, we anticipate six (6) plan view sheets will be needed to show the project site limits and between two (2) and five (5) plan and profile sheets will show the new diversion and outlet storm drain lines depending on the path chosen. We will utilize the City of Paramount standard Title Block for all sheets. Plans shall be attached to the BoDR.

The structural, mechanical and electrical design features will be included at the 60% design level.

The report and plans will be submitted electronically in digital pdf format.

Task 5.2 Design Review Workshop
It is assumed that a Design Workshop will be convened at a location to be named by the City approximately two (2) weeks following receipt of the BoDR/30% Design Submittal. A review comment matrix will be prepared to capture review comments and responses of all comments. The responses will be meaningful and descriptive enough to allow for the City Project Manager to fully understand the nature of the comment and how the comment was closed.

Task 5 Deliverables
 Basis of Design Report (includes 30% Design Plans)
 Review Comment Matrix
Task 6. Final Design - Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (60%, 90%, 100%) Craftwater will provide bid-ready construction documents including plans, specifications, engineer’s estimate of probable construction costs, and calculations. The PS&E documents will be submitted at 60%, 90%, and 100%.

The 100% submittal will be considered the final submittal. After each submittal, we will attend a design review workshop with the City to review any comments/clarifications received. The workshops will be scheduled upon receipt of written comments from the City.

Most plan sheets will be at 1” = 30’ scale. We anticipate including a few plan sheets that will show overall layouts, and these may be at 1” = 50’ scale. In addition, it may be necessary for us to include a few detailed/enlarged view plans, at a larger scale such as 1” = 10’. The hydraulic profile of the system will be shown where applicable on the 90% plans.

Our team has estimated that approximately 70 sheets will be developed for the final deliverable, in AutoCAD format. We assume the plans will not be broken up into different bid packages and will not require accommodations for specific phasing or construction sequencing.

Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project – Paramount, CA 10 Task 6.1 60% PS&E
Plans. For the 60% design submittal, the project team will develop plans to the 60% level overall. Approximately 90% of the final design drawings will be developed to some degree and many will be nearly complete. All elements shown and checked within disciplines. 30% City review comments agreed upon will be incorporated.

Landscape plans will be included in the set and are discussed further in Task 10.

Existing City facilities shall be labeled with the appropriate existing record drawing number and screened back on the plan drawings. Plans will be prepared using NAD88 horizontal datum and NAVD88 vertical datum from benchmarks established during Task 2.3.

The structural, mechanical and electrical design features will be included and include pump station design, force main layout, electrical power and instrumentation layouts, structural design of diversion structures and minor surface improvements, and initial consultation with the electrical service provider.

Design is limited to elements specific to functionality of the stormwater capture and treatment BMP and surface improvements shown on the fact sheet in Attachment C. Additional site improvement and utility designs can be provided as an additional service.

Specifications. Given the complexity of the project, it is anticipated that Technical Specifications will be prepared in addition to the use of Greenbook Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction. The 60% submittal will be limited to an outline of anticipated technical specification sections. Specifications will be prepared using CSI MasterSpec Format 2020 and be submitted in Microsoft Word and pdf format.

Estimate of Probable Construction Costs (EOPCC). The EOPCC will focus on items required for construction of the project and be prepared based on coordination with product manufacturers, recent bid results for the region, historical Caltrans data and RS Means. The estimate will be prepared using Microsoft Excel and will break the project down into the different components and include quantities, unit costs, and/or lump sum costs for each component. Assumptions, allowances, contingencies, or multipliers used will be clearly stated and references provided as needed.

The EOPCC will be submitted no more than two weeks following submission of the drawings and specifications.

The plans, specifications, and EOPCC of probable construction costs will be submitted electronically to the City PM. Prior to submission, an internal QA/QC review will be conducted.

Task 6.2 90% PS&E
Plans. The 90% submittal will consist of plan sheets that show changes to the 60% Design and incorporate comments received and expand to include additional details and sections of the various BMP components.

All elements will be shown and coordinated within disciplines. All specification sections will be drafted in accordance with the City’s requirements and checked by the discipline lead checker.

Specifications. Technical Specification sections will be fully developed during the 90% design stage and include all anticipated contractor submittals and bid items. It is assumed that the City will provide front-end specifications with bidding instructions as well as any supplementary Greenbook specifications that will be added to the project documents.

EOPCC. The EOPCC will be updated per revisions made to the design between the 60% and 90% stages and be submitted no more than two weeks following submission of the drawings and specifications.

Digital pdf files of 90% plans, specifications, and cost estimate will be submitted electronically. It is also during the 90% stage of the project that the hydraulic analysis described in Task 4.2 is finalized and the Hydrologic and Hydraulic Report is prepared and submitted. Contract documents will also be submitted to the LACFCD for review and is described further under Task 7.

Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project – Paramount, CA 11 Task 6.3 100% PS&E
Upon completion of the City review for the 90% design submittal, we will incorporate all agreed upon comments into the 100% final design plans. Prior to submission, an internal QA/QC review will be conducted. Plans will also be revised to incorporate any comments received from permitting agencies such as the LACFCD and local permits described further in Task 7. State or National Regulatory agency permits are not anticipated to be required for the project and are not included in this scope. We will make final adjustments and provide a complete set of plans and specifications suitable for the bid phase of the project. Drawings will conform to the City Standards and will be stamped by a registered civil engineer in the State of California. Project specifications will be stamped and signed by a registered civil engineer.

One (1) final full-size 24”x36” hard copy and digital electronic files of 100% plans, specifications, and cost estimate will be submitted. The 100% submittal is the final plan set deliverable and no additional rounds of comments are anticipated.

Task 6.4 Design Review Workshops
It is assumed that a Design Workshop will be convened at a location to be named by the City approximately two (2) weeks following receipt of the 60% and 90% design submittals. A review comment matrix will be prepared to capture review comments and responses of all comments. The responses will be meaningful and descriptive enough to allow for the City Project Manager to fully understand the nature of the comment and how the comment was closed. The matrix will be submitted along with the next PS&E deliverable.

Task 6.5. Constructability Review
The constructability review provides a detail-oriented review of the plans, specifications, bid items, and engineer’s estimate.

The plan sheets and specification sections with specialty items, such as electrical, instrumentation, mechanical, stormwater, etc., will be distributed amongst the various team members who have an expertise in that particular discipline.

The review will include specifications and engineer’s estimate. Each disciplinary reviewer will review the relevant specification sections that pertain to their field to ensure that the technical specifications are complete and correlate properly to the Plans.

Quantity takeoffs will be performed using Revu Bluebeam to calculate linear footages, areas, and per quantity for unit price bid items. Construction notes and measurements corresponding to separate bid items will be color coded to ensure that every construction element is covered by a bid item, without overlapping. Deliverables for review comments will be provided in a tabulated form utilizing Microsoft Excel, complemented by a marked-up pdf, to support and clarify the tabulated comments. The spreadsheet includes the reviewer’s initials sheet/page number, detail number/spec section, comment, and provides a column for Designer’s written response.

Task 6 Deliverables
 60% PS&E
 90% PS&E
 100% PS&E
 Comment Response Matrix (30%, 60%, 90% comments)
 Constructability Review - Design Plan Redlines and Comment Log Task 6 Assumptions
 Each design submittal will represent a building on decisions made in earlier design stages. Significant design changes requested by the City after the 60% design submittal will be considered out of scope work. Significant changes are classified as major alterations to the previously agreed-upon design components.
 Utility relocation designs and coordination with the utility purveyor for relocations are not anticipated and are therefore not included.
 SCADA integration and design is not included. Operational capability will be limited to the onsite Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).

Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project – Paramount, CA 12 Task 7. Environmental Documentation (CEQA) and Permitting Support The Craftwater team will prepare all documentation and studies requisite to the completion of the CEQA efforts.

In addition to the CEQA Environmental Documentation, we will prepare applications for needed permits as outlined below.

Task 7.1 Project Initiation and Description
In addition to reviewing Exhibit C – Special Conditions of the SCW Regional Program Transfer Agreement, teaming partner, Dudek, will compile and review materials available from Craftwater and/or the City and submit a data request for any additional information needed to commence impact review. Dudek will coordinate with the City for site access protocol and conduct a site visit to take photographs and document existing conditions relevant to CEQA impact analysis. Dudek will prepare a project description for use in the environmental impact review and MND, including figures depicting the regional and vicinity locations, site plans, and other illustrations to assist the reader in understanding the proposed project.

Task 7.2 Environmental Technical Analyses
Dudek will conduct the following technical analyses to support the project’s compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Dudek anticipates CEQA environmental review will rely on a mitigated negative declaration (MND) prepared with the City as lead agency.  Air quality/greenhouse gas emissions; air pollutant health risk assessment (analysis of construction impacts only, assuming no operational emissions)
 Biological resources
 Jurisdictional waters delineation
 Archaeological resources and historic built environment resources  Paleontological resources
 Hazardous materials
 Noise (construction impacts only, assuming no operational emissions) Results of the air quality/greenhouse gas emissions and noise studies will be incorporated directly into their respective sections of the MND, with no standalone reports to be prepared. Results of the biological resources assessment and the jurisdictional delineation will be presented in reports that will be used for the projects permit application submittals to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Regional Water Quality Control Board, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Results of the archaeological resources and historic built environment resources studies will be presented in a technical report that can also be used for the project’s compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Properties Act, as required when seeking a Clean Water Act Section 404 permit from the Army Corps.

Task 7.3 Draft MND
Dudek will prepare an administrative draft MND using a version of the Initial Study template approved by the City, incorporating the latest Appendix G thresholds from the State CEQA Guidelines. The Initial Study Checklist will also integrate all applicable City CEQA guidelines thresholds and will assume the Los Angeles County Flood Control District will serve as a CEQA responsible agency. The results of the technical analyses completed under Task 7.2 will be incorporated into the administrative draft MND. For all other environmental topics included in the administrative draft MND, Dudek will prepare qualitative analyses.

Dudek will draft an AB 52 notification letter for the City’s outreach process. Dudek will provide draft text of the letter and assumes the City will distribute the letters. Dudek will review the results of the AB 52 outreach process provided by the City and will incorporate them into the MND’s tribal cultural resources section.

Dudek will prepare and assist the City with circulation of a Notice of Intent for the Public Draft MND. Dudek will transmit the Public Draft MND to the State Clearinghouse. For cost estimating purposes, Dudek assumes mailing Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project – Paramount, CA 13 up to 250 copies of the Notice of Intent to Adopt an MND (NOI) to agencies and interested parties identified on the City-provided distribution list. Dudek will post the NOI with the Los Angeles County Clerk.

Task 7.4 Final MND
Dudek will compile and review comment letters and prepare draft responses to comments. For cost estimating purposes, Dudek assumes that the public review process will see engagement from the surrounding community, but in a generally supportive manner and there will be no significant controversy or opposition to address. We assume no more than 20 substantive comments will be received and require technical input to prepare and provide responses to these comments. Dudek will revise the Draft MND if needed for clarification of information based on the public review period and prepare a Final MND including the revisions and the responses to comments. Dudek assumes no additional technical analysis will be required for clarifications in the Final MND and that no figure revisions will be needed.

Following Final MND adoption by the City Council and project approval, Dudek will prepare and post with the State Clearinghouse and Los Angeles County Clerk a Notice of Determination. Dudek will pay the applicable CEQA filing fees, which are assumed to be no more than $3000. If fees are greater, Dudek will pay the difference and be reimbursed by the City.

Task 7.5 Permitting Support
LACFCD Permit. Craftwater will coordinate with the City to assist with the LACFCD Permit for the diversion structure. We will prepare and compile the required documents for the diversion structure in EpicLA with input from the City. Specific documents include:
 Draft Use and Maintenance Agreement for Operations and Maintenance between City of Paramount and LACFCD
o Use and Maintenance Access Exhibit
o Use and Maintenance Responsibility Exhibit
o Operations and Maintenance Plan (completed under Task 9)  CEQA Information Request Form
 Design Plans (90% and resubmit at 100%)
 Structural Calculations
 Authorization Letter for Craftwater to submit on the City’s behalf  Conceptual Approval Letter (If received in the last two years)  Parcel and ROW Maps
 LACFCD Utility As-builts
 Geotechnical Investigation Report (completed under Task 3) Permit and review fees with the County are not included in this cost proposal. Instead, it is assumed that the City will utilize the City Services Agreement with the LA County DPW to pay for LACFCD permit and review fees.

Building Permits. Our team will assist in the acquisition of construction-related permits including the City of Paramount Building and Safety Permit.

SCE Design Consultation. The Electrical Engineer shall initiate consultation with Southern California Edison, during the early design stages and work with the SCE planner throughout the duration of the project to ensure SCE is willing and able to provide electrical service to the project site. It is anticipated that SCE will provide a “Work Plan” that shows the proposed routing of the electrical service from the SCE source to a new meter at the project site. That routing and associated equipment will be shown on the electrical plans for reference for the Contractor to construct.

One (1) onsite meeting with the SCE Planner is anticipated to aid the design process.

Regulatory Permits. Craftwater assumes that since the diversion occurs within an underground storm drain pipe, a US Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Section 404 Permit, a CA Department of Fish and Wildlife Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project – Paramount, CA 14 Section 1601 Streambed Alteration Agreement, and a Regional Board Section 401 Water Quality Certification will not be required.

Task 7 Deliverables
 AB 52 Notification Letter
 Administrative Draft IS/MND
 IS/MND for public review
 NOD filed at LA County Registrar-Recorder
 LACFCD Permit Documents
Task 7 Assumptions:
 The Administrative Draft IS/MND will be based on the 60% plans to help ensure the project that is implemented is sufficiently addressed in the CEQA documentation; however, portions of the CEQA process will be initiated based on the 30% design where appropriate.  This scope of work assumes no substantive changes to the project description will occur from the 30% plans and/or after the City authorizes CEQA work to begin. Should substantive changes occur after this point, certain analyses may require revision and a change order may be required.  Agency permit application fees and SCE design fees are not included in this fee estimate.  Print copies of the IS/MND or Final IS/MND are not included in this fee estimate  Anticipated Utility permits are limited to the LACFCD Major Modification Permit and Discharge Permit which are both completed through the online EpicLA permit application program.  A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) will be required as the work will likely disturb more than 1 acre. The SWPPP shall be prepared by the Contractor in accordance with the NPDES Construction General Permit.

Task 8. Public Engagement
Community engagement for this project will build on the foundation of support for the project generated in previous phases, inform the community about the project process, goals, and progress, and solicit input to inform the project design. The Outreach requirements will be consistent with the Regional Project Transfer Agreement between the City of Paramount and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District.

The outreach efforts will include extending the widest reach to community members and stakeholders to ensure meaningful engagement in the process. Outreach materials, communication, and input engagement activities will be designed to reach the following audiences:
 Area residents (Nearby residents, residents’ and homeowners’ associations)  Youth (Sports, service, Scouting, faith groups)
 Community groups and organizations (environmental groups, sports/activity clubs)  Business (business leaders, chambers,
 Leaders (Boards, commissions, elected officials, tribes) The community engagement team will work with the project management team to confirm the target audiences.

Task 8.1 Community Outreach and Engagement Plan
The Stakeholder and Community Outreach/ Engagement Plan (Plan) will be consistent with the requirements for engagement outlined by the Safe, Clean Water Program. The goal of the Plan is to clearly define appropriate touchpoints, formats, and tools for engagement with the community and stakeholders, to focus on capacity building by educating interested parties, solicit input on project design concepts, and provide awareness of the funding used for the project.

The Plan is intended to be a flexible document that provides guidance, allowing for redirection and variations where needed. The Plan will include the following components:

Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project – Paramount, CA 15  Introduction and Goals
 Stakeholder Identification
 Format, Methods, and Tools
 Noticing and Marketing: posts, printed materials, mailers and postcards, and/or email blasts to stakeholders to share project updates.
 Timeline/Project Schedule
Task 8.2 Outreach Materials
The community engagement effort will include a variety of tools to ensure we reach audiences widely. The outreach team will use the materials listed below to communicate the project information. The team will share these materials with the community groups to get the word out about the importance of the project and the opportunities for the community to provide input into the project design.

Project Visualization. An approximately 2-minute video animation will be prepared that shows project improvements, including proposed design, amenities, landscape and immediate surrounding context.

Animation will include realistic 3D rendering of project area with animated people and vehicles, as appropriate.

The 3D animation portions of the video will focus on the areas of the park that will be improved as part of this project. Graphic overlays will describe the improvements and associated project benefits as those items are shown in the animation. The following is assumed:
 Prior to producing animation, a graphical storyboard will be produced, illustrating anticipated views and content.
 Draft video for city review and one round of revisions is assumed.  Final video file will be provided to city for use on YouTube and other social media platforms.  Up to 6 high-resolution views from the video will also be exported for use in other outreach materials.

Views will be confirmed with City prior to exporting.
 Video can be displayed on a screen during outreach events.  The animation will be created after the first engagement event.

Fact Sheet. An 8.5x11, two-sided design suitable for distribution at outreach events, mailing, or digital posting will be developed. We will prepare the copy and graphics for the fact sheet, including a project overview, list of benefits, location map, and timeline. The fact sheet will be translated to English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and/or Chinese (Mandarin) per City direction. Source content can be provided for inclusion on City/Project website or social media.

Display Boards. Two (2) sets of graphically rich, 24”x36” boards will be produced for use at outreach events.

The boards will include a project overview, schematic of how the stormwater capture system works, and a rich site rendering and photo simulation of proposed improvements at a minimum.

Task 8.3 Community Engagement Activities
The primary method for gathering community input will be community meetings. We will design interactive methods to engage the community in the process and ensure we collect input throughout the design phase of the project. Outreach Materials described in Task 7.2 will be utilized at the engagement activities.

Community Engagement Activity #1. Inform the community about the project including objectives, grant funding parameters, existing conditions, constraints and opportunities, schedule, and opportunities for community input. The preliminary concept will be presented to the community, and the project team will review the major design components. An interactive facilitated discussion will include opportunities for the community to ask questions about the project and gather input on the proposed design concept.

Community Engagement Activity #2. Provide an overview of the input provided to date and how the community response was incorporated into the refined design. The project team will also present a summary of Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project – Paramount, CA 16 agency consultation and technical analysis and how this informed the project design. The second community event is expected to take place after completion of either the 30% or 60% design per the City’s direction.

Task 8.4 Public Engagement Summary Memorandum
A summary memorandum documenting the outreach and engagement efforts completed will be prepared to accompany the SCW construction application to support the scoring committee’s analysis of the project from a public engagement perspective. The memo will describe the materials prepared, activities completed, and feedback collected and incorporated into the project. The summary will describe community concerns and areas of support for the project. This memorandum can also be used by staff as briefings to City Council or other city commissions or boards. Presentations to City Boards, Councils, or Commissions is not included in this project scope.

Task 8 Deliverables
 Project Animation
 Six (6) high resolution views
 8.5x11 Fact Sheet
 Two (2) 24”x36” Display Boards
 Public Engagement Summary Memorandum
Task 9. Operation, Maintenance, and Monitoring
Task 9.1 O&M Plan
This task consists of the development of an Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Plan for the project. The Draft O&M Plan will include the operational procedures, maintenance schedule and procedures, if available equipment manufacturer data sheets, sensor calibration data, commissioning information, and system diagrams, will be included as part of the Draft O&M Plan. The plan will be a comprehensive plan that will incorporate the pump station, diversion structure, storage chambers, and filtration. It will detail maintenance needs during dry and wet seasons and after storm events. Additionally, a preliminary level cost estimate will be prepared to best estimate the Operations & Maintenance cost, present capital cost, service life and scale-to-cost relationships will be prepared.

The operation and maintenance costs will be determined for the duration of a 50-year lifecycle as required by the Safe, Clean Water Application.

A Draft O&M Plan will be developed as required to accompany the Safe, Clean Water Application (Task 10) and for review by the LACFCD. The Final O&M Plan will be developed following construction of the project and will incorporate contractor submittals of the equipment manufacturer data sheets, sensor calibration data, and system diagrams.

Task 9.2 Post-Construction Monitoring Plan
Our team will develop a monitoring plan that will outline baseline conditions, demonstrate BMP performance, and determine the post-construction water quality improvements and water supply benefits. The plan will comply with SCW Program requirements and identify the water quality parameters to be measured and sampling locations. The sampling locations will focus on the quality of dry weather urban runoff and stormwater.

The monitoring plan will include sampling requirements to assess project performance.

At a minimum the plan will include:
 Project description
 Monitoring objectives
 Sampling procedures and analytical methods, and quality control  Data quality objectives
Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project – Paramount, CA 17  Data management, verification, and reporting
 A health and safety plan.

It is anticipated that a Draft and Final version of the post-construction monitoring plan will be reviewed and approved by the City prior to submitting the Final version to the Safe, Clean Water Program once the design phase of the project is complete.

Task 9 Deliverables:
 Draft & Final Pre-Construction O&M Plan
 Draft & Final Post-Construction O&M Plan
 Draft & Final Post-Construction Monitoring Plan
Task 10. Landscape Design
This task will involve the preparation of construction drawings for landscape, irrigation, hardscape, ADA accessible paths, signage, play features, and furnishings. A conceptual illustrated site plan, based upon the preferred concept selected during Task 2.5, will be provided to communicate design intent and approach for surface improvements. The concept plan will coincide with the Preliminary Design Report and will be updated for 60/90/100% and Final design milestones to coincide with Preparation of Contract Documents.

Craftwater’s Landscape Architect will coordinate with the City to comply with city standards, preferences, and City tree replacement ratio requirements where vegetation impacted by the project is restored. Coordination between in-house landscape and civil design staff will create a seamless vision for the public space.

Task 10.1 Preliminary Design (30%)
Following selection of the preferred site from the three concepts presented in Task 2.5, a 30% design plan will be prepared, showing all proposed surface improvements. Planting, furnishing, and hardscape palettes will be provided with color photos of proposed items. The plan will be scaled to fit onto one sheet for presentation purposes and will be illustratively rendered in color. Up to four (4) photo simulations of the proposed design will be included for key viewpoints in the site, to further illustrate the design. The renderings and associated narrative will be incorporated into the Basis of Design Report (Task 4.1).

Task 10.2 60% PS&E
Following the 30% design, 60% landscape plans, specification outline, and cost estimate will be produced, following the submittal and review schedule of engineering plans (Task 5). Plans will be designed at 1”=30” scale, with detailed enlargements at 1”=10” scale as needed. Typical Landscape plan sheets will include site amenities and layout plans and details, irrigation plans and details, and planting plans and details. The sheets will be incorporated with the civil, electrical, structural, and mechanical plans (Task 5) for a unified submittal.

A preliminary Estimate of Probably Construction Cost will be included in 60% deliverables, to include all landscape related improvements shown on plans. The cost estimate will include quantities and unit costs with backup information as necessary and be incorporated into the overall project cost estimate.

Task 10.3 90% PS&E
The 90% construction documents will be based on the comments received on the 60% Construction Documents and continuation of the overall design process. These will be included with the overall 90% project deliverables set. Landscape Architect will attend the 90% design workshop with City staff at this phase.

Task 10.4 100% PS&E
100% construction documents will be based on comments received on the 90% construction documents and will be a continuation of the overall design process.

Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project – Paramount, CA 18 We will make final adjustments to the landscape design documents and provide a complete set of landscape plans and specifications suitable for the bid phase of the project. Drawings and Specifications will conform to City Standards and will be stamped by a licensed Landscape Architect in the state of California.

Upon approval of 100% plans, the site renderings, including the illustrated plan and photo simulations, will be updated to reflect the final design.

Task 10 Assumptions/Exclusions:
 All product deliverables will be incorporated into the overall design deliverables described in Tasks 5 and

6.  Lighting design (hard-wired or solar power) is not included in the scope.  Development of graphics for educational signs are not included. It is assumed that the contractor will develop the graphics in coordination with the City and Craftwater during construction.  Structural design is limited to cast in place concrete reinforcement designs for the diversion structure and pump station. Structural design of footings for lighting, signage, or shade structures as well as retaining walls is not included in the scope.
 A tree survey or arborist report is not included.
 Design of additional amenities not shown in the 10% Design Plans/Feasibility Study may require additional effort and will be discussed with the City on a case-by-case basis. Examples include parking lot improvements (e.g. ADA upgrades), playgrounds, water features (e.g. ponds or streams), stormwater harvesting, walls, EV charging stations, and buildings.

Task 10 Deliverables:
 Illustrated concept plan (30% Design)
 Planting, amenities, and hardscape palettes
 60%, 90% and 100% PS&E
 Final renderings
Task 11. Submittal to Safe, Clean Water Program for Construction Funding The project has received funding for design but will request additional funding for construction from the Safe, Clean Water (SCW) Infrastructure Program. This optional task describes the efforts involved in preparing the application, submitting to the SCW Infrastructure Program, and support during the scoring and selection process.

Task 11.1 SCWP Application Report
While the PDR will contain some of the information required for inclusion in the submittal, the SCW Program has additional requirements specific to the Infrastructure Program. We will prepare a separate document that contains all required information that will be input into the SCW Module. We will use pieces from the original SCW Feasibility Study prepared for the design funding request, however, it is anticipated that a large amount of the information in the report will have to be changed per the actual design. It will also incorporate requirements unique to the construction funding application, such as the “Metrics and Measures” category introduced in the last round. The report will follow the organization of the SCW Module, with 10 core sections and as many as 40 individual attachments uploaded in their respective sections, ensuring that all required information and supporting documentation are included for compliance. The 10 sections are listed below:

1. General Information

2. Design Elements

3. Water Quality Benefits

4. Water Supply

5. Community Investment
Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project – Paramount, CA 19 6. Nature-Based Solutions

7. Cost and Schedule

8. Additional Feasibility Information

9. Scoring

10. Metrics and Measures
Task 11.2 SCWP Application Submittal
Craftwater will upload the information from the report into the SCWP Projects Application online Module for the FY2027-28 Call for Projects. The submittal of the application will be executed by Craftwater. A pdf of the application will be generated and sent to the City for their records.

Task 11.3 SCWP Technical Support
Craftwater Engineering will provide technical assistance during the evaluation of the project by the SCWP Scoring Committee and by the Lower Los Angeles River WASC. It is assumed that this task will consist of attendance at one (1) SCWP Scoring Committee meeting. We will also develop the required PowerPoint slides and present the project at one (1) Lower Los Angeles River WASC meeting.

Task 11 Deliverables:
 Draft and Final SCWP Application Report
 SCWP module pdf
 PowerPoint Presentation for SCW WASC Meeting
Task 12. Safe, Clean Water Program – Regional Program Reporting Participation in the Safe Clean Water Program requires periodic reporting as further detailed in the Regional Fund Transfer Agreement. The Craftwater team will prepare and submit the materials indicated below to ensure compliance with the terms of the Agreement.

Task 12.1 Semiannual Progress/Expenditure Reports
We will prepare Semiannual Progress/Expenditure Reports using a format provided by the SCW program and submit to the City for review and comment before submitting to the Program. The calendar year will be divided up into six-month periods with the end of the six months being June and December. The reports will describe in detail the activities completed, and milestones achieved during the reporting period and compared them to items specified in Exhibit A of the transfer agreement. The report will include at a minimum:
 Percent of project completion
 Activity update (progress and milestones)
 Schedule delays (reasoning and lessons learned)
 Anticipated future schedule delays (reasoning) and general work anticipated for the next quarter including schedule or budget modifications
 Photo documentation and summaries of public events and meetings, site visits, and outreach efforts  Financial information (expenditures by the design team and the City)  California PE certification that the project is in accordance with Exhibit A Reports will be submitted no more than 40 days following the end of each reporting period to the City for review and approval. Once approved, Craftwater will submit the reports to SCW using the reporting module.

Task 12.2 Annual Summary of Progress/ Expenditure Reports Additionally, we will prepare an annual summary of the Progress/Expenditure Reports for submission to the Watershed Area Steering Committee. This summary report will be submitted no more than six months after the close of the prior Fiscal Year and include the items specified in the Regional Transfer Agreement. Specifically, Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project – Paramount, CA 20 the report will demonstrate how the project provides Water Quality Benefits, Water Supply Benefits (if applicable) and Community Investment Benefits in line with SCW Program Goals and the specific targets and metrics outlined in Exhibit A of the transfer agreement.

Task 12.3 Miscellaneous Supporting Materials
We will provide necessary materials that the SCW Program requests that can assist with their evaluation of the project or to fulfill any additional reporting requirements of the County, State, or Federal government. The budget assumes an effort of 40 hours will be required for the preparation of supporting materials.

Task 13. Grant Application Preparation and Submittal
Our team understands that construction funding from the Safe, Clean Water Infrastructure Program is highly competitive as the number of projects seeking funding has increased and many projects begin construction, which utilizes a large amount of the SIP allocated funds. In order to make the Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project more competitive, it is recommended that matching funds of at least 10% of the total construction cost be included in the eventual application to the SCW Infrastructure Program for construction funds. Teaming partner MNS Engineering, Inc. has already been engaged and recommends pursuit of the RMC Proposition 4 Grant.

Task 13.1 – Funding Application Project Management
MNS with support from Craftwater will act as the coordinating point on all matters pertaining to the development of the grant application. MNS will hold a kick-off meeting with the representatives of the City to review the scope and schedule for completing the grant applications and to affirm the strategy for developing the application relative to the project funding needs. Coordination meetings will include a mandatory pre-application consultation meetings with Rivers and Mountains Conservancy (RMC) staff and subsequent meetings with RMC as needed. Communication with the City will be ongoing as needed to exchange information and provide the City with opportunities to review draft work products.

Task 13.2 – Information Request and Collection
MNS will collect and review information requested at the kick-off meeting as well as information independently researched. MNS will produce, summarize, and organize information for use in developing narrative responses to grant application questions. Any additional information will be collected from the City after the kick-off meeting by providing the City an information request matrix document based on content requirements of the grant application.

Task 13.3 – Concept Proposal
Following a consultation meeting with the RMC staff, MNS will prepare the required Concept Proposal using the RMC Concept Proposal form and instructions in the RMC grant guidelines. MNS and Craftwater will utilize collected information and field investigation to develop narrative responses to Concept Proposal questions and produce the required supporting attachments. Concept Proposal content to be addressed includes the following:
 Applicant/Project Information
 Project Description (with project location map and photos)  Tribal Consultation
 Environmental Compliance and Permitting
 Workforce Development
Task 13.4 – Funding Application Preparation
Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project – Paramount, CA 21 The RMC grant Full Application will be prepared following the grant program content requirements and/or using the RMC application forms and program guidelines. MNS and Craftwater will utilize collected information and the field investigation to develop narrative responses to application questions and produce supporting attachments where applicable such as maps, preliminary plans, graphics, and data tables.  Grant Application Form
 Project Description
 California Conservation Corps Consultation
 Certified Youth Employment Plan
 Tasklist and Timeline
 Budget
 Resolution
 Environmental Compliance
 Permits, Easements, or Certifications
 Operation and Maintenance
 Agreements (proof of ownership/land tenure)
 Design/Construction Documents/Project Site Photographs  Project location map
 Letters of Support (3 minimum)
Task 13.5 – Final Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Review and Submittal A draft of the application will be submitted to City staff for review and comment. Upon receipt of comments from the City, MNS will incorporate the comments and make necessary revisions to the application documents. MNS with then conduct a final QA/QC review of the entire work product. MNS will produce both electronic and hard copies of the final grant application as required in the application instructions. MNS will assume responsibility for submitting the electronic copy of the application package if so desired by the City.

Task 13 Deliverables:
 Information request matrix document
 Draft Concept Proposal
 Draft Final Proposal
 Final concept proposal
 Final full application
Paramount PSA_Prof Liability (January 2025) Exhibit B - 1

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

ATTACHMENT B

DETAILED FEE PROPOSAL TABLE
PROJECT NAME:

Contract Type: Fixed Price by Deliverable
ODCs
Principal
Project Administrator
Senior Project
Manager
Senior Water
Resources Specialist
Associate Engineer
Civil Designer
Senior Landscape
Architect
Landscape Designer
Outreach Coordinator
Total Labor Hours
Total Labor Effort
Total ODCs
Subcontracts (Dudek)
Subcontracts
(CAL VADA)
Subcontracts
(Ninyo & Moore)
Subcontracts
(GHD)
Subcontracts
(MNS)
Subcontracts
(Constructability
Review)
Total Subconsultant

TOTAL EFFORT
295 170 270 250 202 162 250 160 200
Task 1. Project Management, Coordination, and Meetings
Task 1.1. Project Schedule 2 8 2 12 3,154 - - - - - - - - 3,154Task 1.2. Project Coordination 10 30 64 12 56 12 24 12 220 49,506 - 5,500 - - 30,238 - - 35,738 85,244Task 1.3. Project Meetings 12 40 12 40 40 40 8 192 43,180 - - - - 27,548 - - 27,548 70,728 SUBTOTAL Task 1. Project Management 24 30 112 24 98 52 64 20 - 424 95,840 - 5,500 - - 57,786 - - 63,286 159,126 Task 2. Site Investigation, Utility Research, and Concept Evaluation Task 2.1. Field Investigation 4 4 6 4 4 22 4,500 200 - - - - - - - 4,700Task 2.3. Utility Research 2 8 16 26 4,748 - - - - - - - - 4,748Task 2.3. Topographic Survey and Utility Mapping 1 4 40 160 205 35,375 - - 54,659 - - - - 54,659 90,034Task 2.4. Potholing 1 2 8 20 31 5,566 28,500 - - - - - - - 34,066Task 2.5. Concept Design 1 4 16 16 40 16 60 153 28,687 - - - - - - 28,687 SUBTOTAL Task 2. Data Gathering, Site Reconnaissance, and Concept Evaluation 2 1 16 16 76 242 20 64 - 437 78,876 28,700 - 54,659 - - - - 54,659 162,235 Task 3. Geotechnical Investigation
Task 3.1. Geotechnical Investigation 1 1 2 8 16 28 5,213 - - - 61,369 - - - 61,369 66,582 SUBTOTAL Task 3. Right of Way Acquisition 1 1 2 - 8 16 - - - 28 5,213 - - - 61,369 - - - 61,369 66,582 Task 4. Stormwater Capture Hydrology and Hydraulics/Water Quality Analysis Task 4.1. Hydrologic Analysis 2 16 50 80 200 348 65,970 - - - - - - - - 65,970Task 4.2. Hydraulic Analysis 1 4 8 24 100 137 24,423 - - - - - - - - 24,423 SUBTOTAL Task 4. Investigations 3 - 20 58 104 300 - - - 485 90,393 - - - - - - - - 90,393 Task 5. Basis of Design Report (30% Design)
Task 5.1. Basis of Design Report/30% Plans 4 40 60 140 280 524 100,620 - - - - - - - - 100,620Task 5.2. Design Review Workshop 2 4 4 16 2 4 32 6,080 - - - - - - - - 6,080 SUBTOTAL Task 5. Preliminary Design 4 - 42 64 144 296 2 4 - 556 106,700 - - - - - - - - 106,700 Task 6. Final Design - Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (60%, 90%, 100%) Task 6.1. 60% PS&E 4 60 120 220 340 744 146,900 - - - - 140,539 - - 140,539 287,439Task 6.2. 90% PS&E 2 40 80 160 280 562 109,070 - - - - 82,415 - - 82,415 191,485Task 6.3. 100% PS&E 2 30 20 140 240 432 80,850 - - - - 46,280 - - 46,280 127,130Task 6.4. Design Review Workshops 2 4 8 8 24 4 8 58 11,454 - - - - 11,000 - - 11,000 22,454Task 6.5. Constructability Review 1 4 12 24 41 7,687 1,900 - - - - 19,250 19,250 28,837 SUBTOTAL Task 6. Preparation of Contract Documents (Plans and Specifications) 11 - 138 228 540 908 4 8 - 1,837 355,961 1,900 - - - 280,235 - 19,250 299,485 657,346 Task 7. Environmental Documentation (CEQA) and Permitting Support Task 7.1 Project Initiation and Description 2 1 2 5 1,300 - 5,500 - - - - - 5,500 6,800Task 7.2 Environmental Technical Analyses 2 2 4 8 16 32 6,218 - 39,050 - - - - - 39,050 45,268Task 7.3 Draft MND 1 4 8 20 33 6,231 - 28,050 - - - - - 28,050 34,281Task 7.4 Final MND 2 4 8 14 2,644 3,000 6,600 - - - - - 6,600 12,244Task 7.5 Permitting Support 1 8 24 80 113 20,263 - - - - - - - - 20,263 SUBTOTAL Task 7. Landscaping and Amenities 6 3 20 - 44 124 - - - 197 36,656 3,000 79,200 - - - - - 79,200 118,856 Task 8. Public Engagement
Task 8.1 Community Outreach and Engagement Plan 1 2 20 23 4,770 - - 4,770Task 8.2 Outreach Materials 2 4 20 8 170 40 244 42,110 2,000 - 44,110Task 8.3 Community Engagement Activities 2 8 2 12 30 54 10,256 500 - 10,756Task 8.4 Public Engagement Summary Memorandum 1 2 16 19 3,970 - - 3,970 SUBTOTAL Task 8. Public Engagement 2 - 8 - - 28 14 182 106 340 61,106 2,500 - - - - - - - 63,606 Task 9. Operation, Maintenance, and Monitoring
Task 9.1 Operation and Maintenance Plan 2 4 8 24 60 98 18,238 - - 18,238Task 9.2 Post-Construction Monitoring Plan 1 2 8 20 40 71 13,355 - - 13,355 SUBTOTAL Task 9. Operation, Maintenance, and Monitoring 3 - 6 16 44 100 - - - 169 31,593 - - - - - - - - 31,593 Task 10. Landscape Design
Task 10.1 Preliminary Design (30%) 4 32 100 136 25,080 - - 25,080Task 10.2 60% PS&E 4 50 280 334 58,380 - - 58,380Task 10.3 90% PS&E 2 24 210 236 40,140 - - 40,140Task 10.4 100% PS&E 2 16 140 158 26,940 - - 26,940 SUBTOTAL Task 10. Landscape Design - - 12 - - - 122 730 - 864 150,540 - - - - - - - - 150,540 Billing Rates
Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project - Final Design Final Design for the stormwater capture project at Progress Park, Paramount, CA CRAFTWATER TOTAL COST (10% MARKUP)

TASK DESCRIPTION
PROJECT NAME:

Contract Type: Fixed Price by Deliverable
ODCs
Principal
Project Administrator
Senior Project
Manager
Senior Water
Resources Specialist
Associate Engineer
Civil Designer
Senior Landscape
Architect
Landscape Designer
Outreach Coordinator
Total Labor Hours
Total Labor Effort
Total ODCs
Subcontracts (Dudek)
Subcontracts
(CAL VADA)
Subcontracts
(Ninyo & Moore)
Subcontracts
(GHD)
Subcontracts
(MNS)
Subcontracts
(Constructability
Review)
Total Subconsultant

TOTAL EFFORT
Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project - Final Design Final Design for the stormwater capture project at Progress Park, Paramount, CA CRAFTWATER TOTAL COST (10% MARKUP)

TASK DESCRIPTION
Task 11. Submittal to SCW for Construction Funding
Task 11.1 SCWP Application Report 2 1 8 20 40 200 271 48,400 - - 48,400Task 11.2 SCWP Application Submittal 1 2 4 16 23 4,235 - - 4,235Task 11.3 SCWP Technical Support 1 4 8 12 25 4,935 - - 4,935 SUBTOTAL Task 11. Submittal to SCW for Construction Funding 4 1 14 20 52 228 - - - 319 57,570 - - - - - - - - 57,570 Task 12. Safe, Clean Water Program - Regional Program Reporting Task 12.1 Semiannual Progress/Expenditure Reports 4 1 8 16 32 61 11,926 - - 11,926Task 12.2 Annual Summary of Progress/Expenditure Reports 1 2 4 16 23 4,235 - - 4,235Task 12.3 Miscellaneous Supporting Materials 2 4 10 24 40 7,578 - - 7,578 SUBTOTAL Task 12. Safe, Clean Water Program - Regional Program Reporting 7 1 14 - 30 72 - - - 124 23,739 - - - - - - - - 23,739 Task 13. Grant Application Preparation and Submittal
Task 13.1 Funding Application Project Management and Coordination 2 2 540 - 5,632 5,632 6,172Task 13.2 Information Request and Collection 1 1 270 - 2,695 2,695 2,965Task 13.3 Concept Proposal 1 1 8 10 1,861 - 6,446 6,446 8,307Task 13.4 Funding Application Preparation 1 2 20 23 4,075 - 23,419 23,419 27,494Task 13.5 Final QA/QC Review and Submittal 1 1 4 6 1,213 - 1,034 1,034 2,247 SUBTOTAL Task 13. Grant Application Preparation and Submittal 3 - 7 - - 32 - - - 42 7,959 - - - - - 39,226 - 39,226 47,185 GRAND TOTAL (Not-to-Exceed) 70 37 411 426 1,140 2,398 226 1,008 106 5,822 1,102,146 36,100 84,700 54,659 61,369 338,021 39,226 19,250 597,225 1,735,471

ATTACHMENT C

PROGRESS PARK SCW FACT SHEET

LOS CERRITOS CHANNEL WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM GROUP, CITY OF PARAMOUNT

PROGRESS PARK STORMWATER CAPTURE PROJECT FACT SHEET
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
LOCATION: Progress Park, 15500 Downey Ave, Paramount, CA. (LAT: 33.891933, -118.149368)

REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
Lower San Gabriel River Watershed Management Program
BRIEF: Progress Park is owned and operated by the City of Paramount and has been identified as a key Regional Project in the Los Cerritos Channel Watershed Management Program (LCC WMP). Runoff within this corridor drains to the Clark Avenue Channel, the Los Cerritos Channel, the Los Cerritos Estuary, and ultimately the Pacific Ocean. The proposed project includes a 30 CFS stormwater diversion from the BI 1106 – Unit 2 storm drain, a pretreatment unit, and a combination of a 10 acre-foot underground subsurface infiltration gallery with a

7.84 CFS filter system. The project seeks to improve the water quality of stormwater runoff flows conveyed within the BI 1106 – Unit 2 storm drain through capture, storage, infiltration, and filtration before returning flows back to the storm drain. In addition to the subsurface infiltration gallery, a bioretention unit will be installed to capture on-site runoff. The bioretention cell will capture on-site runoff while increasing native vegetation that will provide additional shade and cooling to the park. The sports fields above the storage system will be revitalized by creating a multi-use sports complex that allows for soccer, baseball, and softball. Walkways made from permeable materials will increase the walkability of the site without increasing imperviousness. This project has the potential to offer runoff storage and water quality benefits for the cities of Paramount, Downey, and Bellflower that can address the additional needs for stormwater management identified to achieve compliance with the LCC WMP.

BIORETENTION CELL

UNDERGROUND

INFILTRATION/

STORAGE

GALLERY

DECOMPOSED

GRANITE

WALKING PATH
West Baseball Field

DRAINAGE AREA

CHARACTERISTICS

REGIONAL
WATER

MANAGEMENT
PLAN
Lower San Gabriel
River
TOTAL

DRAINAGE AREA
729 Acres
Paramount (66%)
Downey (31%)
Bellflower (2%)

INFILTRATION
RATE 1.5 in/hr
APPROX. DEPTH
TO

GROUNDWATER
47 ft BGS

MODELED

AVERAGE
ANNUAL
RUNOFF
VOLUME
544 acre-ft
East Baseball Field
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WATER QUALTIY IMPROVEMENT
Primary Pollutant
Zinc Reduction Achieved (% Zn reduction) 184 lb/yr
(91.381%)
Secondary Pollutant
Copper Reduction Achieved (% Cu
reduction)
45 lb/yr
(90.114%)
Design Diversion Rate
BI 1106 Unit 2 30 cfs
Storage Capacity for Basin and Subsurface
Storage Structure

10.0 ac-ft
(2.7 MG)
24-Hour Capacity 29.0 ac-ft
Construction Cost Estimate $22,542,985
North Parking Lot
Infiltration Gallery
Slide Gate
Pretreatment
96” Storm
Drain
Outflow Filter
Actuated
Valve
96” Storm
Drain

LOS CERRITOS CHANNEL WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM GROUP, CITY OF PARAMOUNT

PROGRESS PARK STORMWATER CAPTURE PROJECT FACT SHEET

INCREASE PUBLIC

USE BENEFIT FOR
LOCAL

POPULATION
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DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY MAP COMMUNITY INVESTMENT BENEFITS

NATURE BASED SOLUTIONS

LOS CERRITOS CHANNEL WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM GROUP, CITY OF PARAMOUNT

PROGRESS PARK STORMWATER CAPTURE PROJECT FACT SHEET

INCREASE

EDUCATIONAL

OPPORTUNITIES

REDUCE HEAT

ISLAND EFFECT

INCREASE TREE
CANOPY

COVERAGE
Infiltration Through
Native Soils Bioretention Cell Permeable Walking Paths

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

PRELIMINARY SCW SCORING
SECTION Score
A.1 Wet Weather Water Quality Benefits
• A.1.1 Water Quality Cost Effectiveness < 1.0 AF/$Million • A.1.2 Pollutant Reduction >80%
20 30
B. Significant Water Supply Benefits
• B1. Water Supply Cost Effectiveness
• B2. Water Supply Benefit Magnitude
0 5
C. Community Investment Benefits
• Improved flood management, flood conveyance, or flood risk mitigation
• Creation/enhancement/restoration of parks
• Enhanced/new recreational opportunities
• Greening of schools
• Reducing local heat island effect and increasing shade • Increasing the number of trees increase and/or other
vegetation at the site location that will increase carbon reduction/sequestration and improve air quality
10 D. Nature-Based Solutions 10
E. Leveraging Funds and Community Support
• E1. Cost Share.
> 25% Funding Matched by the City
• E2. The project demonstrates strong local, community-based support and/or has been developed as part of a partnership with local NGOs/CBOs
0 4
TOTAL SCORE 79
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Year SCW funding
Request Project Phase
Year 1 $2,161,744 Design
Total $2,161,744 -

SCHEDULE FUNDING BY YEAR

LOS CERRITOS CHANNEL WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM GROUP, CITY OF PARAMOUNT

PROGRESS PARK STORMWATER CAPTURE PROJECT FACT SHEET
Phase Description Cost Completion
Date
Planning Feasibility Study $89,028 07/2022
Design
30/60/90/100 Plans
Public Outreach
CEQA & Permits
Agency Management
$2,161,744 02/2024
Construction
Capital Costs
Surveying
Administration
Agency Management
$19,971,243 05/2026
Total $22,222,015

COST ESTIMATE & SCHEDULE
Paramount PSA_Prof Liability (January 2025)

EXHIBIT C

INSURANCE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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F. For Commercial General Liability and Commercial Automobile Liability (CGL Coverage):

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE CERTIFICATION

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

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

My workers' compensation insurance carrier and policy number are:

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

WARNING: FAILURE TO SECURE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COVERAGE IS

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

By: _________________________________ Dated:______________, 20_________ 1 CITY OF PARAMOUNT

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
(With Professional Liability)
This Agreement is made and entered into as of March 24, 2026 by and between the City of Paramount, a municipal corporation organized and operating under the laws of the State of California with its principal place of business at 16400 Colorado Avenue, Paramount, CA 90723 (“City”), and John L. Hunter Associates (JLHA), a CORPORATION with its principal place of business at 6131 Orangethorpe Avenue Suite 300 Buena Park, CA 90620 (hereinafter referred to as “Consultant”). City and Consultant are sometimes individually referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties” in this Agreement.

RECITALS
A. City requires provision of the following professional services:

To allow the City to procure the services of a qualified contractor to provide design review and reporting services in connection with the City’s Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project (Project ), all as more fully set forth and described in this Agreement.

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

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

AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

1. Scope of Services.

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

2. Compensation.
a. Subject to Section 2.b, below, the City shall pay for the Services satisfactorily performed, in accordance with the Schedule of Rates/Payments set forth in Exhibit “B”, attached hereto.
b. In no event shall the total amount paid for the Services exceed the sum of $50,000.

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

3. Additional Work.

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

4. Maintenance of Records.

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

5. Term; Time of Performance.

The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date first set forth above and shall expire on June 30, 2028, unless extended or earlier terminated as provided herein.

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

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

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

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

7. Compliance with Law.

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

8. Standard of Care.

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

9. Assignment and Subcontracting.

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

10. Independent Contractor.

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

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

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

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

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11. PERS Compliance.

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

12. Insurance.

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

13. Indemnification.
a. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall defend (with counsel reasonably approved by City), indemnify and hold the City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, attorneys, agents, employees, servants, designated volunteers, successors, assigns and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials (collectively “Indemnitees” in this Section 13) free and harmless with respect to any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liabilities, losses, damages, stop notices and/or injury of any kind, in law or equity, to property or persons, including bodily injury, wrongful death, personal injury and property damage, in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incidental to any acts, errors, omissions, or willful misconduct of Consultant, its owners, officials, officers, employees, servants, subcontractors, consultants or agents in connection with the performance of the Consultant’s Services, and/or this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all damages, expert witness fees and attorney’s fees and other related costs and expenses. Consultant's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by Consultant, or by the City or any of the other Indemnitees. Consultant’s duty to indemnify and hold harmless City shall not extend to the City’s sole or active negligence or willful misconduct. b. For Design Professional Services: If Consultant’s Services hereunder include the performance of professional services by a “design professional,” as the term is defined under California Civil Code § 2782.8(c), then to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, indemnify and hold harmless the Indemnitees, and each of them, from and against any and all damages, costs, expenses, liabilities, claims, demands, causes of action, proceedings, judgments, Paramount PSA_Prof Liability (January 2025) 6
penalties, liens, and losses of any nature whatsoever, including fees of accountants and other professionals, and all costs associated therewith, and reimbursement of attorneys’ fees and costs of defense, whether actual, alleged or threatened, to the extent arising out of, pertaining to, or relating to, in whole or in part, the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of the Consultant, and/or its officers, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, contractors or their officers, agents, servants or employees (or any entity or individual for whom the Consultant shall bear legal liability) in the performance of design professional services under this Agreement.

Notwithstanding the foregoing and as required by Civil Code § 2782.8(a), in no event shall the cost to defend the Indemnitees that is charged to Consultant, exceed Consultant’s proportionate percentage of fault. Consultant’s duty to indemnify and hold harmless City shall not extend to the City’s sole or active negligence or willful misconduct.
c. The provisions of this Section 13 shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

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

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

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

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

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

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

17. Laws and Venue.

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

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

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

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

20. Party Representatives.

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

21. Notices.

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

CITY:

City of Paramount
16400 Colorado Avenue
Paramount, CA 90723
Attn: Adriana Figueroa, Public Works Director
CONSULTANT:

John L. Hunter Associates (JLHA)
6131 Orangethorpe Avenue
Suite 300
Buena Park, CA 90620
Attn: Jillian Brickey, Director
and shall be effective upon receipt thereof.

22. Third Party Rights.

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

23. Equal Opportunity Employment.

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

24. Entire Agreement.

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

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

25. Severability.

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

26. Successors and Assigns.

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

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

27. Non-Waiver.

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

28. Time of Essence.

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

29. City’s Right to Employ Other Consultants.

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

30. Interest of Consultant.

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

31. Interest of Subcontractors.

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

32. Prohibited Interests.

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

BETWEEN THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT
AND CRAFTWATER ENGINEERING, INC.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

CITY OF PARAMOUNT CONSULTANT: CRAFTWATER ENGINEERING, INC.

By:____________________________ By:____________________________ Peggy Lemons, Mayor JILLIAN BRICKEY, DIRECTOR
By: ____________________________
[Two corporate signatures required if corporation]
ATTEST:

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

EXHIBIT A
Scope of Services
February 17, 2026
Michelle Müller
City of Paramount
16400 Colorado Ave
Paramount, CA 90723
RE: Proposal for NPDES Value Engineering Services:

Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project
Dear Michelle Müller:

John L. Hunter and Associates (JLHA) appreciates the opportunity to support the City of Paramount with the Progress Park Stormwater Capture Project.

Scope of Work
We will provide NPDES value engineering services to analyze designed features, systems, and materials. Our goal is to ensure the project achieves essential functions at the lowest life-cycle cost while maintaining performance, safety, and quality standards. ● Task 1: Project Management: Oversight, City coordination, meetings, and design assessment summaries.
● Task 2: SCW Reporting: Preparing Safe Clean Water program reports. ● Task 3: Design Reviews: Comprehensive review of drawings and specifications at the 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% milestones. The 100% review includes bid document preparation and support.

Team
● Project Manager: Jillian Brickey, CSPSWQ, QSD/P, CGP ToR ● Project Engineers: Chris Chew, PE, and Michelle Staffield, PE, CPSWQ, QSD/P ● Subconsultants: Specialized subconsultants may be utilized for design reviews if required, pending prior City approval.

Schedule
The schedule will commence upon receipt of the Notice to Proceed and continue through the conclusion of the project's design phase.

Cost Proposal
Services will be billed on a time and materials basis, not to exceed $50,000 without written authorization. The estimated cost per task and our fee schedule are included in the following tables.
1 Paramount PSA_Prof Liability (January 2025) Exhibit B - 1

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

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EXHIBIT C

INSURANCE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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F. For Commercial General Liability and Commercial Automobile Liability (CGL Coverage):

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE CERTIFICATION

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

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

My workers' compensation insurance carrier and policy number are:

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

WARNING: FAILURE TO SECURE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COVERAGE IS

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

By: _________________________________ Dated:______________, 20_________ To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Heidi Luce, City Clerk
Date: March 24, 2026
SUBJECT: LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Nicholas Cabeza, Regional Public Affairs Manager with the League of California Cities (Cal Cites) will provide a legislative update, including outcomes of bills that the City supported or opposed, public safety bills that recently passed, and Cal Cities sponsored legislation. He will also share Cal Cities’ 2025-26 advocacy priorities and provide an update on the State budget.

To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: John King, AICP, Planning and Building
Director
Leslie Corrales, Assistant Planner
Date: March 24, 2026
SUBJECT: GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT – CALENDAR YEAR 2025

BACKGROUND
This item is the General Plan Annual Progress Report on the status of the Paramount General Plan as required by California Government Code Section 65400. The report summarizes the 2025 calendar year and anticipates the 2026 calendar year. California Government Code requires the planning agency of each jurisdiction in California to report annually to the legislative body (City Council), the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR), and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) its progress in implementing the various elements of the General Plan.

All cities and counties in California are required to have in place a general plan, which serves as the comprehensive blueprint for the future and establishes goals to meet a particular vision. A general plan is a long-range planning document and generally looks 20 years into the future. The State requires all local general plans to consider land use, circulation, housing, noise, safety, conservation, and open space. Since Senate Bill (SB) 1000 of 2016 was signed into law, many jurisdictions are required to include an environmental justice element.

The Paramount General Plan was first approved in 1969. The City Council adopted a comprehensive General Plan update in August 2007 with the following elements – Land Use Element, Economic Development Element, Housing Element, Transportation Element, Public Facilities Element, Health and Safety Element, and Resource Management Element. In March 2022, the City Council adopted the Environmental Justice Element.

DISCUSSION
Attached is the Annual Progress Report that demonstrates that the City has been successful in the continued implementation of numerous goals established in the General Plan. A number of important projects and programs were carried out in 2025, and together they continue to make Paramount an attractive and desirable city to live and work.

Agenda Report March 24, 2026
GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT – CY 25 Page 2
Most importantly, HCD reviews the status of the implementation of the Housing Plan of the Housing Element. The 2021-2029 Housing Element (6th Cycle) was adopted by the City Council in 2022 and certified by HCD later that year. The Housing Plan includes 22 programs, and the Annual Progress Report identifies the status of these programs.

The City has a Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) of 364 housing units to accommodate in the housing element period from 2021 through 2029. The Annual Progress Report also tracks the status of housing units that are permitted and constructed during the eight years of the 2021-2029 Housing Element period to ensure the City is satisfactorily making progress toward the goal of 364 new housing units.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

VISION, MISSION, VALUES, AND STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
The City’s Vision, Mission, and Values set the standard for the organization, establish priorities, uniformity, and guidelines; and provide the framework for policy decisionmaking. The Strategic Outcomes were implemented to provide a pathway to achieving the City’s Vision. This item aligns with all Strategic Outcomes.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive and file the calendar year 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report and direct Planning and Building Department staff to file said report with the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

Date
Application
Submitted
Total
Approved
Units by
Project
Total
Disapproved
Units by
Project
Streamlining Historic Sites Application
Status Project Type Notes
2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID
Unit Category
(SFA,SFD,2 to
4,5+,ADU,MH)
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner
Date
Application
Submitted
(see
instructions)
Acutely LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Acutely LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Extremely LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Extremely LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
Low-Income
Deed
Restricted
Low-Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Total

PROPOSED
Units by
Project
Total

APPROVED
Units by
project
Total

DISAPPROVE
D Units by
Project
Please select
state
streamlining
provision/s the
application was
submitted
pursuant to.

Is this project
located on a
site with an
associated
historical
designation as
outlined in
Government
Code Section
65400(a)(2)(N)
and reported on
Table L?
Did the
housing
development
application
seek incentives
or concessions
pursuant to
Government
Code section
65915?
Were
incentives or
concessions
requested
pursuant to
Government
Code section
65915
approved?
Please
indicate the
status of the
application.

Is the project
considered a
ministerial
project or
discretionary
project?
Notes+
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 2 2 17 1 4 8 9 0 18 18 79 62 0 6268039026 14630 Castana
Ave AA2394 AA2394 ADU R
1/22/2025
1 1 NONE No No No Approved Ministerial
6264013058 13433 Jetmore
Avenue AA2403 AA2403
ADU R
2/15/2025
1 1 1 NONE No No No Approved Ministerial
6237010017 6839 SAN
CARLOS
STREET
AA2406 AA2406
ADU R
4/13/2025
1 1 1 NONE No No No Approved Ministerial
7101003019 6637 MOTZ
STREET AA2407 AA2407 ADU R
4/17/2025
1 1 1 NONE No No No Approved Ministerial
6242014019 13933 RACINE
AVENUE AA2408 AA2408
ADU R
3/13/2025
1 1 1 NONE No No N/A Approved Ministerial
6264003005 8131

ALHAMBRA
AVENUE
AA2415 AA2415
ADU R
4/28/2025
1 1 1 NONE No No No Approved Ministerial
6270015006 15544

COLORADO
AVENUE
AA2417 AA2417
ADU R
4/17/2025
1 1 1 NONE No No No Approved Ministerial
6265016036 14085 3/4

ANDERSON
PLACE
AA2423 AA2423
ADU R
6/24/2025
1 1 1 NONE No No No Approved Ministerial
7101006021 6701

MARCELLE
STREET
AA2427 AA2427
SFD O
3/25/2025
1 1 1 NONE No No No Approved Ministerial
6237025017 6629 SAN
CARLOS
STREET
AA2428 AA2428
ADU R
6/30/2025
1 1 1 NONE No No No Approved Ministerial
6236012012 7427 WALNUT
AVENUE AA2440 AA2440
ADU R
10/9/2025
1 1 1 NONE No No No Approved Ministerial
7102007001 7203

MARCELLE
STREET
AA2442 AA2442
ADU R
11/11/2025
1 1 2 NONE No No No Approved Ministerial
7103003006 15922

GEORGIA
AVENUE
AA2447 AA2447
ADU R
11/17/2025
2 2 2 NONE No No No Approved Ministerial
6270028008 8434 TEPIC
DRIVE AA2452 AA2452 ADU R
12/18/2025
2 2 1 NONE No No No Approved Ministerial
6241020065 7227

RICHFIELD
AVE
AA2398 AA2398
ADU R
1/30/2025
1 1 1 NONE No No No Approved Ministerial
6265004054 14004

ANDERSON
STREET
AA2402 AA2402
ADU R
3/6/2025
1 1 1 NONE No No No Approved Ministerial
7103028003 16626

GEORGIA
AVENUE
AA2405 AA2405
ADU R
3/25/2025
1 1 1 NONE No No No Approved Ministerial
6237002012 7046 SAN
MARCUS
STREET
AA2414 AA2414
ADU R
4/21/2025
1 1 1 NONE No No No Approved Ministerial
7103025028 8058

HARRISON
STREET
AA2412 AA2412
ADU R
4/23/2025
1 1 1 NONE No No No Approved Ministerial
6239007008 15130

FAULKNER
AVE
AA2416 AA2416
ADU O
4/30/2025
1 1 1 NONE No No No Approved Ministerial
6242035013 14119

COLORADO
AVENUE
AA2418 AA2418
ADU O
5/28/2025
1 1 1 NONE No No No Approved Ministerial
6242008009 13852 FAÇADE
AVENUE AA2419 AA2419
ADU O
5/29/2025
1 1 1 NONE No No No Approved Ministerial
6239008005 6833 SEVERN
DRIVE AA2422 AA2422
ADU O
6/13/2025
1 1 NONE No No No Approved Ministerial
7101004011
6733 MOTZ
STREET AA2391 AA2391 ADU O
2/27/2025
1 1 1 NONE No No No Approved Ministerial
6264006024
8115 GOLDEN
STREET AA2392 AA2392
ADU O
2/22/2025
1 1 1 NONE No No No Approved Ministerial
6240005002
15308
ORANGE
AVENUE
AA2399 AA2399
ADU R
2/28/2025
1 1 1 NONE No No No Approved Ministerial
6268025005
15313

CASTANA
AVENUE
AA2400 AA2400
ADU O
3/18/2025
1 1 1 NONE No No No Approved Ministerial
6270017016
15543

ORIZABA
AVENUE
AA2410 AA2410
ADU O
4/29/2025
1 1 1 NONE No No No Approved Ministerial
Table A
1 5
Project Identifier Unit Types Density Bonus Law
Applications
11 Housing Development Applications Submitted
Proposed Units - Affordability by Household Incomes
6239009007
15306 EL
CAMINO
AVENUE
AA2417 AA2417
ADU
O
6/4/2025
11 NONE No No No Approved Ministerial
6270015900 6270015900 8 COLORADO AV AA2420 AA2420 ADU
O 6/6/2025221 NONE No No No Approved Ministerial
6239008005 6833 SEVERN
DRIVE AA2422 AA2422
ADUO
7/15/2025
111 NONE No No No Approved Ministerial
6237023023 6651 SAN
MIGUEL
STREET
AA2424 AA2424
ADUO
7/15/2025
11 NONE No No No Approved Ministerial
6241020016
7317

RICHFIELD
AVENUE
AA2426 AA2426
ADUR
9/10/2025
444 NONE No No No Approved Ministerial
6240002012
15301 GUNDRY
AVENUE AA2438 AA2438
ADUR
9/22/2025
442 NONE No No No Approved Ministerial
6265004062
8305 OLANDA
AVENUE AA2439 AA2439
ADUO
10/17/2025
1124 NONE No No No Approved Ministerial
6270015900 6270015900 8 COLORADO AV DRA 25:001 DRA 25:001 2 to 4 O 1/3/202544 17 NONE No No No Approved Discretionary
7102031024,
7102031020,
7102031022
7102031024,
7102031020,
7102031022
16635

PARAMOUNT
BLVD; 16675

PARAMOUNT
BLVD; 16683

PARAMOUNT

BOULEVARD
DRA 25:004 DRA 25:004
5+O
5/21/2025
3 14 174 NONE No No No Approved Discretionary
6270014018 6270014018
15529

COLORADO
AVENUE
DRA 25:010 DRA 25:010
2 to 4O
10/1/2025
4411 No No Approved Ministerial
6242008013 13902 FACADE
AVENUE AA2425 AA2425
ADUO
6/27/2025
1111 No No Approved Ministerial
6265004056
8207 OLANDA
STREET AA2429 AA2429
ADUR
7/30/2025
1111 No No Approved Ministerial
6265016041 14101 1/2

ANDERSON
PLACE
AA2430 AA2430
ADUR
7/25/2025
1 1
1 1 No No Approved Ministerial
6242030012 7826 DENVER
STREET AA2431 AA2431 ADU
O 7/24/2025
1 111 No No Approved Ministerial
6268035019 15706 KERVIN
AVENUE AA2436 AA2436 ADU
R
9/5/2025
1 111 No No Approved Ministerial
6237031010 6459 SAN LUIS
STREET AA2448 AA2448 ADU
R
11/21/2025
1111 No No Approved Ministerial
6239012009 15543

DELCOMBRE
AVENUE
AA2451 AA2451
ADUO
11/21/2025
1111 No No Approved Ministerial
7101006014 6601

MARCELLE
STREET
AA2455 AA2455
ADUO
12/2/2025
111 NONE No No No Approved Ministerial
6240002010 15149 GUNDRY
AVENUE DRA 25:008 DRA 25:008
SFDO
9/3/2025
11 NONE No No No Approved Discretionary
Jurisdiction Paramount ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Year 2025 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
1 Projection
Period 3 4
RHNA Allocation
by Income Level
Projection
Period -
06/30/2021-
10/14/2021
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
Total Units to
Date (all
years)
Total Remaining
RHNA by
Income Level
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - 9 - - - - -
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted 2 7 19 11 - 5 - - - -
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted 3 1 10 14 21 4 - - - -
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted 2 - 3 1 10 6 - - - -
Above Moderate 181 5 1 19 9 8 - - - - - 42 139
364
12 9 51 35 48 15 - - - - 170 204
Please note: The APR form can only display data for one planning period. To view progress for a different planning period, you may login to HCD's online APR system, or contact HCD staff at [email protected].

Acutely Low - -
*For years prior to 2025, data on deed-restricted vs. non-deed restricted Extremely Low-Income units is approximated from whether the projects reported any deed-restricted Very Low-Income Units. If you wish to edit this historical data for accuracy or have any questions about the data, you may login to HCD's online APR system, or contact HCD staff at [email protected].

Total Units
*For jurisdictions that received RHNA determinations for the current cycle prior to the passage of AB 3093 (September 19, 2024):
- You were not allocated Acutely Low-Income and Extremely Low-Income RHNA targets, therefore the allocations in Field 1 are listed as "0" - If you wish to set your own targets in these income categories for informational purposes, contact HCD staff at [email protected]. - All Acutely Low-Income and Extremely Low-Income units reported during the cycle are counted towards Very-Low Income RHNA progress 26 Total RHNA
-
- Low
*For years prior to 2025, Acutely Low-Income units are reported within the Extremely Low-Income category Please Note: Table B does not currently contain data from Table F or Table F2 for prior years. You may login to the APR system to see Table B that contains this data.

Extremely Low -
22 Moderate
92 43
48 53
53 Income Level
Very Low
9 -
This table is auto-populated once you enter your jurisdiction name and current year data. Past year information comes from previous APRs.

Please contact HCD if your data is different than the material supplied here 2 Table B
Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
39 Jurisdiction Paramount
Reporting Year 2025 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Name of Program Objective
Projected Completion
Date in Housing
Element
Applicable Cycle Status of Program
Implementation
Program
Implementation
Details
Quantified Outcomes:

Category
Quantified Outcomes:

Count Supporting Documents

1. Affordable Housing
Incentives Assist five affordable housing projects 10/31/2029 6th Cycle In Progress Habitat for Humanity project
to begin construction May
2026; 3 affordable units
under construction and will
be completed 2026.

Units 5
https://paramountenvironment.org/entrada-17-
green-homes-starting-construction-onparamount-blvd/

2. Homebuyer Assistance
Programs Assist five lower-income households 10/31/2029 6th Cycle Continuous Established downpayment
assistance program;
provided downpayment
assistance to two
households
Households 2
https://www.paramountcity.gov/government/d
epartments/planning-andbuilding/housing/homebuyer-opportunityprogram/

3. Code Enforcement 128 units corrected during the planning period 10/31/2029 6th Cycle Completed 156 units corrected during the planning period Units 156 None - will provide

4. Developer Consultation
Program
Complete Developer Consultation Program
within one year of Housing Element
adoption; implementation of program is
ongoing
10/31/2029 6th Cycle Continuous ongoing Other 2 None - will provide

5. Single Room
Occupancy (SRO)
Housing Program
Achieve at least one SRO development
project (consisting of multiple units) during
planning period
10/31/2029 6th Cycle Continuous ongoing Other 0 None

6. Mixed-use Development
Program Ongoing; annual review of progress 10/31/2029 6th Cycle Continuous Residential objective design
standards implemented by
ordinance 1/14/25 to
streamline approval.

Adoption of Clearwater
Specific Plan June 2026 with
more mixed-use opportunity.

Other 0 https://paramountcity.primegov.com/Portal/M
eeting?meetingTemplateId=584

7. Adequate Sites and
Monitoring of No Net Loss
(SB 166)
Complete Specific Plan/Zoning Update by
December 2023; No Net Loss Monitoring
will be ongoing
12/31/2023 6th Cycle In Progress
North Paramount Gateway
SP adopted 9/12/23.

Clearwater SP to be
adopted by June 2026.

Other 0
https://www.paramountcity.gov/government/d
epartments/planning-andbuilding/planning/specific-plans/

8. Specific Plan Minimum
Densities
Complete by December 2023; adopt the
North Paramount Gateway Specific Plan
once the Environmental Impact Report is
completed
12/31/2023 6th Cycle In Progress
North Paramount Gateway
SP adopted 9/12/23.

Clearwater SP to be
adopted by June 2026.

Other 0
https://www.paramountcity.gov/government/d
epartments/planning-andbuilding/planning/specific-plans/

9. Zoning Amendments
Complete Zoning Code consistency within
24 months of approval of the Housing
Element and taking into account new
legislation.
10/7/2024 6th Cycle Continuous Comprehensive zoning
update adopted 4/22/25 Other 1 https://paramountcity.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=648

ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Housing Programs Progress Report
Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.

Table D
Program Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65583

10. Energy Conservation
Program Ongoing 10/31/2029 6th Cycle Continuous
North Paramount Gateway
SP requires projects to
achieve 5% efficiency
beyond the California
Building Code Title 24
requirements; ongoing
energy-related outreach
Other1
https://www.paramountcity.gov/wpcontent/uploads/2024/09/Clean_NPGSPFinal-EIR.pdf https://paramountenvironment.org/energy/en
ergy-efficiency/

11. Lead-based Paint
Hazard Removal Program Assist 20 households 10/31/2029 6th Cycle Continuous Assisted a total of 3 households Households
3 None - will provide

12. Homeless Plan Ongoing 10/31/2029 6th Cycle Continuous Provided 67 homeless
neighbors with shelter
services through the
Salvation Army Bell Shelter.

Assisted 3 recipients
through the Rental
Assistance Program.

Connected Family Promise
of the South Bay with
families in need and
assisted 8 families with
permanent housing and 20
families received housing
services
Other 98 None - will provide

13. Residential
Rehabilitation Program
(“Home Improvement
Program”)
48 units 10/31/2029 6th Cycle Continuous
Provided assistance to 12
households for home
improvements
Households 12 None - will provide

14. Sites for Special Needs
Housing
Initiate Zoning Amendments and revisions
to the Zoning Map for adoption no later
than 2023
12/31/2023 6th Cycle In Progress
North Paramount Gateway
SP adopted 9/12/23.

Clearwater SP to be
adopted by June 2026.

Other0
https://www.paramountcity.gov/government/d
epartments/planning-andbuilding/planning/specific-plans/

15. Update Fees and
Exactions
Complete within two years of Housing
Element adoption 3/1/2024 6th Cycle In Progress
Development Impact Fees
adopted 2/10/26;
implementation in progress.

Other0 https://paramountcity.primegov.com/Portal/M
eeting?meetingTemplateId=818

16. Accessory Dwelling
Units
Permit 166 ADUs between 2021 to 2029,
averaging 21 units per year 10/31/2029 6th Cycle Continuous Objective exceeded Units 47 https://www.paramountcity.gov/government/d
epartments/planning-andbuilding/planning/paramount-general-plan/

17. At-risk Unit
Preservation Program Ongoing 10/31/2029 6th Cycle Completed No at risk units Units 0 None - will provide

18. Fair Housing Services Ongoing 10/31/2029 6th Cycle Continuous Ongoing fair housing services and workshops Persons
0 https://www.paramountcity.gov/partnerspotlight-fair-housing-foundation/ Jurisdiction Paramount ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Period 2025 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
No Does the Jurisdiction have a local tenant preference policy? If the jurisdiction has a local tenant preference policy, provide a link to the jurisdiction's webpage containing authorizing local ordinance and supporting materials.

Notes
Table K
Tenant Preference Policy
Local governments are required to inform HCD about any local tenant preference ordinance the local government maintains when the jurisdiction submits their annual progress report on housing approvals and production, per Government Code 7061 (SB 649, 2022, Cortese). Effective January 1, 2023, local governments adopting a tenant preference are required to create a webpage on their internet website containing authorizing local ordinance and supporting materials, no more than 90 days after the ordinance becomes operational.

ATTACHMENT #2
MARCH 24, 2026
City of Paramount March 24, 2026
General Plan Annual Progress Report –CY 25 ATTACHMENT #2 Page 2 The Paramount City Council review date of the General Plan Annual Progress Report is March 24, 2026.

PURPOSE OF THE ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT (APR)
Compliance with State law (Section 65400 of the California Government Code) requires the City of Paramount to file a report each year addressing the status and progress toward goals and objectives of the Paramount General Plan. City staff will provide the Annual Progress Report to the City Council, the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR), and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

The Annual Progress Report provides a means to monitor the General Plan and determine if changes need to be made in the plan or its implementation. This report addresses calendar year 2025.

PURPOSE OF THE GENERAL PLAN
The General Plan serves two primary functions. The General Plan provides information and states the community’s goals, objectives, policies, and implementation measures – the means of achieving the goals and objectives. The General Plan is a public document and is available for all to read and use as needed. Copies are available for review at the Paramount Library and in the Planning and Building Department at City Hall. Additionally, a downloadable digital copy is available on the official City website at the following location:
https://www.paramountcity.gov/government/departments/planning-andbuilding/planning/paramount-general-plan/ The General Plan contains separate elements concerning land use, economic development, housing, transportation/circulation, public facilities, health and safety, resource management, and environmental justice. The General Plan was most recently comprehensively updated in 2007. On March 1, 2022, the City Council approved a new element – environmental justice. Also on March 1, 2022, the City Council adopted a revised Health and Safety Element and replaced the 5th Cycle Housing Element (October 2013 to October 2021) with the 6th Cycle Housing Element (October 2021 to October 2029).

As an informational document, the General Plan describes existing conditions, makes projections, and establishes a vision for the community’s future. The General Plan provides the public with valuable details about the City and the direction that it seeks to move. In a community where change can be accentuated by rapid growth, there is a need to look ahead and determine the effect of change on the physical, social, and economic structure of the community.

As a policy document, the General Plan establishes guidelines for decisionmakers. Using these guidelines, the City Council, Planning Commission, other organizations, and City staff can take a series of steps toward achieving the larger goals of the City. The City of Paramount March 24, 2026
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GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
The General Plan carries a sizable weight in the planning and development processes.

Zoning and subdivisions are two of the primary implementation programs of the General Plan. State law requires, and the California courts have confirmed, that a jurisdiction’s general plan and zoning must be consistent with each other. Additionally, the State Subdivision Map Act requires decisionmakers to make findings of consistency with the General Plan before approving any subdivision of land. The Capital Improvements Program (CIP), specific plans, and developer fees are other means to implement the General Plan. Primary responsibility for the Paramount General Plan lies with the Planning and Building Department. The duties of the two Planning and Building Department divisions are noted in the next two sections.

Planning and Building Department – Building and Safety Division The Building and Safety Division of the Planning and Building Department is responsible for administration and enforcement of State and local codes, ordinances, and regulations regarding the construction, alteration, maintenance, and use of privately-owned structures, appurtenances, and land. These regulations include the Building, Residential, Green Building Standards, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing codes.

The Building and Safety Division issues building permits and provides information to contractors, architects/designers, and the general public on building-related issues. The Building and Safety Division provides plan check services through a contract with Scott Fazekas and Associates, Inc. Plan check engineers confirm structural safety, energy conservation, green technology, fire and life safety, accessibility, and appropriate plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems. Building permit technicians employed by the City issue permits. Certified building inspectors who are full-time City employees conduct field inspections. The building inspectors issue correction notices or final approval in accordance with the associated codes. In 2025, building inspectors completed 2,412 inspections, and the Building and Safety Division issued 847 permits.

Planning and Building Department – Planning Division
The Planning Division of the Planning and Building Department administers the City’s current and long-range planning programs, monitors relevant Los Angeles County, State, and federal legislation, surveys current land use, and updates the City Zoning Ordinance and General Plan. This Division provides staff support to the Planning Commission, Development Review Board, and Economic Development Board.

In 2025, the Planning Division reviewed site plans and proposed developments to ensure compliance with zoning and design requirements. Additionally, the Planning Division processed 64 administrative actions (formal administrative reviews including, home City of Paramount March 24, 2026
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The Planning Division also manages the Home Improvement Program and Commercial Rehabilitation Program. The Home Improvement Program (previously known as the Residential Rehabilitation Program) provides grants from federal HOME funds to low-tomoderate income households for home improvements. The Home Improvement Program solely focused on single-family home assistance from the inception of the program in 1982 until the City Council approved the expansion of the program to include mobile homes (manufactured homes) on a fixed foundation in 2022. One single-family residential projects was completed in 2025, and two mobile home projects were completed.

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STATUS OF THE GENERAL PLAN
Each element of the General Plan was completed according to the General Plan Guidelines developed and adopted by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR).

Status of the following elements are within subsequent sections:

1. Land Use

2. Economic Development

3. Transportation

4. Public Facilities

5. Health and Safety

6. Resource Management

7. Environmental Justice

8. Housing
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1. Land Use Element
The goals of this element include improving the relationship between land and uses; improving the identity of the City through the creation of urban spaces and distinctive City entry points; improving the unity and identity of residential neighborhoods; and preserving a high quality of life. The following programs were implemented to achieve these goals during 2025:
• Zone Change requests. The City processed four zone changes. The Zoning Map changed from R-M (Multiple Family Residential) to PD-PS (Planned Development with Performance Standards) at 15538 Colorado Avenue to allow the development of four single-family homes. The second Zoning Map change was from R-1 (General Commercial) to M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing) at 13900 Orange Avenue (vacant land) Alondra Boulevard to ensure consistency with the general plan. The third Zoning Map change was from PD-PS (Planned Development with Performance Standards)/Mixed-Use Commercial and Senior Assisted/Independent Living Facility to PD-PS/Mixed-Use Commercial and Multiple-Family Residential at 16635 Paramount Boulevard to allow for the development of 17 single-family homes. The fourth Zoning Map change was from R-M (Multiple Family Residential) to PD-PS (Planned Development with Performance Standards) to allow the development of four residential units at 15529 Colorado Avenue.
• Home Improvement Program. This program continued with the broader goal of protecting existing residential neighborhoods and preventing blight. • Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments. Staff prepared four amendments to the Zoning Ordinance (Title 17 of the Paramount Municipal Code). The amendments include (1) a comprehensive update to meet Housing Element requirements and make other minor changes; (2) establishing revised regulations for art in publicly accessible places on private property and in public places; (3) approving house, estate, and yard sale regulations; and (4) revising requirements for facilities for nonorganic recyclable materials, organic waste, and solid waste citywide.
2026 Programs:
• General Plan Amendments and Zone Change requests. The Planning Commission and City Council will process applications to amend the land use and zoning maps as required by State law to bring the current zoning map into conformity with the Land Use Element of the General Plan. The Clearwater Specific Plan project will be approved, which revises the Clearwater East Specific Plan.

City of Paramount March 24, 2026
General Plan Annual Progress Report –CY 25 ATTACHMENT #2 Page 8 • Home Improvement Program. The protection of existing residential neighborhoods by preventing blight and improving the physical appearance of these neighborhoods will continue through this program, which now includes mobile homes (manufactured homes).
• Identification signs. The Public Works Department continues installation of City of Paramount identification signs. Park signs are replaced to match the gateway design theme.
• Commercial areas. The City of Paramount will continue to preserve and promote the improvement of the existing commercial areas, including those districts located along Paramount Boulevard and Alondra Boulevard. • Pedestrian linkages. The City will continue to provide safe, convenient pedestrian linkages across and along streets containing commercial centers and uses.
• Open space. The City will continue to maintain, and where possible, expand its open space resources. A Parks Master Plan was approved in 2024 and will be implemented over time.

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2. Economic Development Element
The goals of this element include the use of design guidelines to improve the physical environment; the removal of blight; the improvement of the City’s infrastructure; and the attraction of sales tax-generating businesses. The following programs were implemented to meet the goals of this element during the 2025 period:
• Design review. Continued to utilize design review to improve the physical environment of the City.
• Business attraction and retention. Continued to attract new businesses into the community and improve retail shopping and restaurant options for residents of the City. Engaged the business community through contacts with employers and commercial real estate brokers. Sprouts Farmers Market, Panda Express, Panera Bread, and Dutch Bros are under construction at the Lindsay Lumber site. A food hall (Hay Tree Public Market) is under construction at the former Paramount Saw location.
• Small business assistance. A grant program offering funding to help Paramount small businesses strengthen their marketing is underway. • Explore Paramount. “Shop local” efforts were supported under the banner of Explore Paramount.
• Water systems. Replaced water valves and meters at various locations in the City. A new water well on Garfield Avenue was completed and is now in service. • Signs. The Public Works Department continued work to produce new City monument signs to further identify Paramount.
2026 Programs:
• Design review. Continue to utilize design review to improve the physical environment of the City.
• Business attraction and retention. Continue to attract new businesses into the community and improve retail shopping and restaurant options for residents of the City. Continue to engage the business community. Continue to actively work with business/retail owners to achieve City beautification efforts. • Workforce development. Continue working on workforce development with the Paramount Chamber of Commerce, Southeast Los Angeles County (SELACO) Workforce Development Board, and the Long Beach Small Business Development Center (SBDC).

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• Public art. Continue to expand the visual arts as a component of a strong economy, having completed the Public Art Master Plan, established the Public Art Advisory Committee, and begun reviewing project proposals. • Marketing. Continue to utilize branding, marketing, and communication efforts that promote the business community, including the promotion of Downtown Paramount as the core of the Central Business District. Further develop and market the Explore Paramount platform to promote local business.

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3. Transportation Element
The purpose of the Transportation Element is to provide a safe and efficient circulation system for the City and to promote the safe and efficient movement of people and goods within the City. The Transportation Element describes methods to facilitate traffic improvements. The following programs implemented the goals of this element:
2025 Programs:
• Transit taxes and CDBG funds. The City continued to facilitate traffic improvements through funding from transit tax and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) sources. Alley projects were completed. • Fixed-route transit. Long Beach Transit and Metro provide in-town transit routes that connect to the region.
• Elderly Nutrition transit services. In 2019, the City transitioned all City bus transit services to the Elderly Nutrition Program to on-demand taxi services through a contract with Administrative Services Cooperative/Fiesta Taxi. The City continues to offer this program.
• College transit services. City bus transit services to local area colleges are promoted through a transit access pass contract with Long Beach Transit. • Dial-A-Ride and Medical Taxi programs. In 2019, the City transitioned all City bus services for Dial-A-Ride to on-demand taxi services through a contract with Administrative Services Cooperative/Fiesta Taxi. The City continued operation of the Medical Taxi program through a contract with Administrative Services Cooperative/Fiesta Taxi.
• GoGo Grandparent. In 2022, the City began a rideshare service for seniors traveling to medical offices and the Paramount Senior Center/Paramount Community Center.
• Active transportation plans and programming. In 2015, the City Council adopted the Bellflower-Paramount Bike and Trail Master Plan. Amongst other goals, the BMP allows for grant funding to complete a bicycle path along the West Santa Ana Branch corridor to connect the Los Angeles River with the San Gabriel River. In 2019, the City Council approved the Bellflower-Paramount Active Transportation Plan. The plan identifies bicycle paths and pedestrianfriendly actions for future implementation. • Bicycle racks. Businesses installed additional bicycle racks as requested of the Planning Commission and the Development Review Board. Bike lockers will be installed at the Sprouts Market and adjoining businesses.

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General Plan Annual Progress Report –CY 25 ATTACHMENT #2 Page 14 • Southeast Gateway (formerly West Santa Ana Branch) transit. The City, as a member of the Eco-Rapid Transit joint powers authority (since dissolved) and the Gateway Cities Council of Governments and through direct contact with Metro, continued advocating for superior light rail stations in the West Santa Ana Branch corridor and for protection to neighboring properties, residential tenants, and businesses along the planned route.
2026 Programs:
• Transit taxes and CDBG funds. The City will continue to facilitate traffic improvements through funding from transit tax and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) sources.
• Paramount in Motion. Paramount in Motion is the name given to the partnership between the City, Long Beach Transit (LBT), Fiesta Taxi, and Metro Los Angeles. Routes are operated by Long Beach Transit such as routes 21A, 21B, 22, and 71 and existing Metro lines.
• Paramount University Pass (PUP). Paramount students are eligible to receive the “PUP” card which provides students with unlimited travel on Long Beach Transit and Metro bus routes to nearby college campuses. • Elderly Nutrition transit services. The City continues operation of transit services to the Elderly Nutrition Program through a contract with Administrative Services Cooperative/Fiesta Taxi.
• Dial-A-Ride and Medical Taxi programs. The City continued operation of the Dial-A-Ride and Medical Taxi programs through a contract with Administrative Services Cooperative/Fiesta Taxi.
• Dial-A-Lift (DAL). Dial-A-Lift offers curb-to-curb, shared-ride transit service exclusively for those who are mobility impaired, reside in the City of Paramount, are at least 18 years of age, and are unable to board or access the LBT buses.

This service is only available for Paramount residents traveling through the cities of Paramount, Long Beach, Lakewood, and Signal Hill. • GoGo Grandparent. Since 2022, the City has offered a ridesharing service for seniors traveling to medical offices and the Paramount Senior Center/Paramount Community Center.
• Active transportation plans and programming. The City will continue implementing the Bellflower-Paramount Joint Active Transportation Plan and the Bellflower-Paramount Bike and Trail Master Plan.

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General Plan Annual Progress Report –CY 25 ATTACHMENT #2 Page 15 • Bicycle racks. Businesses will continue installing bicycle infrastructure as conditions of approval of conditional use permits and development review applications.
• Southeast Gateway (formerly West Santa Ana Branch) transit. The City will continue advocating for superior light rail stations in the West Santa Ana Branch corridor. The City is working to ensure environmental impacts are minimal.

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4. Public Facilities Element
The goals of the Public Facilities Element include the examination of the needs for public facilities, which are comprised of water, sewage, waste management, schools, libraries, and health care facilities. During the 2025 period, the following programs implemented these goals:
• Schools. The strong working relationship between the City and Paramount Unified School District (PUSD) and the Paramount Education Partnership (PEP) endured. City and PUSD support for the Joint Use Agreement allowing City facilities to be used for PUSD needs for recreational school space and meeting space was ongoing. PUSD facility use for City needs (such as athletic space) was also uninterrupted.
• Water. Water improvements were made at various locations throughout the City, and a new water well (Well 16) is now in service. The City assessed the property at 16247 Vermont Avenue for the installation of public water infrastructure. Drought tolerant landscaping was installed in additional street medians, and additional medians were connected to recycled water systems. • Organic waste. The City continued implementing regulations for mandatory organic waste disposal reduction as required by the State under Senate Bill 1383.
• Library. The City supports the Paramount Library with programming. 2026 Programs:
• Schools. The City will continue its strong working relationship with PUSD and continue leading the Paramount Education Partnership (PEP). The support of the Joint Use Agreement will continue.
• Water. Continued local improvements will be made at various locations throughout the City. The specific public water infrastructure type will be determined of the vacant property at 16247 Vermont Avenue. The City adopted and will adopt additional drought restrictions if needed. The Planning and Building Department will continue implementing drought tolerant landscaping requirements for private development.
• Organic waste. The City will continue implementing organic waste requirements.

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5. Health and Safety Element
The Health and Safety Element was updated as required by SB 379 to incorporate climate adaptation and resiliency strategies. As the City Council adopted the Paramount Climate Action Plan (CAP) in 2021, the Health and Safety Element refers directly to the CAP. Continuing goals of the Health and Safety Element are to prepare for natural disasters to minimize loss of life and damage to property; ensure the functioning of vital public services in a disaster; provide fire and police services; and preserve acceptable noise levels within the community. These goals were implemented through the following programs during the 2025 period:
• Disaster preparedness. The City continued to train all employees in disaster response duties.
• Public Safety. The City continued code enforcement efforts to reduce fire and other hazards at blighted/dilapidated properties. The City also continued to require all new development to comply with established fire safety standards, including sprinkler systems and smoke detectors, where appropriate. The City also coordinated with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) to reduce emissions of toxic air contaminants and nuisance odors.

The City continued to monitor hexavalent chromium levels and post results to the Paramount Environment website.
• Police services. The City continued its high level of police service in the community and continues to operate the Good Neighbor Program.

Neighborhood Watch efforts continued.
• Noise component. The City continued to enforce its Noise Ordinance to ensure that sensitive receptors are not negatively affected by noise levels. • Animal control. The City continued to provide a high level of animal control services contracted through the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA).
2026 Programs:
• Disaster preparedness. City staff are prepared to serve as disaster workers.

The City is increasing training of all employees in disaster response duties and will continue to complete mandated Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) training. The City will conduct emergency exercises on a regular basis. • Public Safety. The City’s Code Enforcement Officers will continue training to ensure they have up-to-date knowledge of safety and fire codes. The City will continue efforts to reduce fire and other hazards at blighted and dilapidated properties. The City will also continue to require all new development to comply with established fire safety standards, including sprinkler systems, smoke City of Paramount March 24, 2026
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• Police services. The City will continue its high level of police service in the community, and will continue to operate the Good Neighbor Program.

Neighborhood Watch efforts continue.
• Noise component. The City will continue to enforce its Noise Ordinance to ensure that sensitive receptors are not negatively affected by noise levels. • Animal control. The City will continue to provide a high level of animal control services through the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA).

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6. Resource Management Element
The goals of the Resource Management Element include equal distribution of open space throughout the City; effective use of the open space that is available; and provision of recreation programs to meet the needs of all residents. These goals were implemented in the 2025 period through the following programs:
• Conservation. Drought tolerant landscaping was installed in street medians. • Parks. The City continued to improve existing park facilities, including the replacement of playground equipment.
• Parks Master Plan. The Community Services Department refers to the Paramount Parks Master Plan.
• Events. The City promoted events and activities to nurture health, wellness, and quality of life.
• Community orchard. With funding from the Port of Long Beach and former Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon’s office, a community orchard at Dills Park, which is adjacent to the Los Angeles River, was completed. • Hay Tree Park. The City acquired property encompassing the historic Hay Tree.
2026 Programs:
• Conservation. Efforts to continue the installation of drought tolerant landscaping will occur.
• Parks. The City will continue to pursue the creation of new parks and improvement of existing parks with enhanced adult recreation programming, including the expansion of the Community Center at Paramount Park. • Parks Master Plan. The Community Services Department will continue to implement the Parks Master Plan.
• Events. The City will continue promoting events and activities to nurture health, wellness, and quality of life. Events include the Friday Night Market, Military Banner Recognition Program, holiday events, banners recognizing the City’s Paramount High School students.
• Cultural/Arts. The City will implement the Public Art Master Plan. • Hay Tree Park. A park adjacent to the historic Hay Tree will be developed.

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7. Environmental Justice Element
The City Council adopted the Environmental Justice Element on March 1, 2022 in accordance with SB 1000. This element addresses land use and equity issues throughout the City and includes goals and policies to reduce exposure to environmental hazards and improve social well-being. These goals were implemented through the following programs during the 2025 period:
• Air quality monitoring. In 2024, the City continued air quality monitoring and posting the results to the Paramount Environment website. The City continued air monitoring.
• Truck idling campaign. The Planning Commission imposed conditions of approval for businesses with trucking to install signs prohibiting truck idling. • Active recreation. Active recreation programming was enhanced with a variety of team and individual activities such as volleyball, yoga, and fitness training. • Climate Action Plan. The City continues to work on the implementation of its Climate Action Plan (CAP) which the City Council adopted in 2021. • Urban Forest Management Plan. Work toward CAP strategies include a partnership with the nonprofit organization TreePeople which completed an Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) with a strong community outreach component in 2023. The UFMP helps the City grow its urban canopy and maintain its status as a Tree City USA. TreePeople continued planting events in Paramount in 2025.
• Community gardens. A composting education program, which aligns with the State’s requirement to reduce organic waste in landfills, continued at the community garden at Cortland Avenue.
2026 Programs:
• Air quality monitoring. The City will continue air quality monitoring and posting the results to the Paramount Environment website.
• Truck idling campaign. The Planning Commission will continue imposing a condition of approval for businesses with trucking to install signs prohibiting truck idling.

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General Plan Annual Progress Report –CY 25 ATTACHMENT #2 Page 25 • Active recreation. Active recreation programming with a variety of team and individual activities such as volleyball, yoga, and fitness training will continue, and additional activities, such as softball, will be considered and implemented to meet the needs of the Paramount community.
• Climate Action Plan. The City will continue to work on the implementation of its Climate Action Plan (CAP) which the City Council adopted in 2021. • Urban Forest Management Plan. The Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP), completed in 2023, helps the City grow its urban canopy and maintain its status as a Tree City USA.
• Community gardens. Programming, including a composting education program, at the community garden at Cortland Avenue will continue.

Composting aligns with the State’s requirement to reduce organic waste in landfills.

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8. Housing Element
In summary, the City issued permits to construct 41 housing units in 2025. A total of 20 housing units were completed and received a certificate of occupancy. The Planning Division ministerially reviewed and approved 47 administrative applications in 2025 for a total of 61 housing units. The Development Review Board approved an additional 26 units, including 17 single-family homes at 16635 Paramount Boulevard, four units at 15538 Colorado Avenue, four units at 15529 Colorado Avenue, and one unit at 15149 Gundry Avenue.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65400, the City Council is required to prepare an Annual Housing Element Progress Report on the status and progress in implementing the Paramount Housing Element using tables and definitions adopted by the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The tables relevant to Paramount in 2025 are included as “Attachment 1” with the exception of Table D, which is included below in the body of this report.

The goal of the Housing Element is to identify local housing needs and to implement measures to meet those needs. Another goal of the Housing Element is to implement a community’s share of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). In the State of California, each association of governments is required to generate housing needs numbers for their constituent jurisdictions. The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), which is the designated Association of Governments for most Southern California counties, determined that the City of Paramount needs to produce 364 new housing units during the eight-year 6th Cycle period from October 2021 to October 2029. On March 1, 2022, the City Council adopted the 6th Cycle Paramount Housing Element. HCD certified the Housing Element in October 2022.

The City has scheduled public hearings to adopt the Clearwater Specific Plan Area, which is the new name for the Clearwater East Specific Plan. This is the zoning document that encompasses the 69-acre area south of Rosecrans Avenue, west of Paramount Boulevard, north of Somerset Boulevard, and east of the Union Pacific Railroad. The City Council adopted the Clearwater East Specific Plan in 1987 and updated it in 2019 to incorporate housing uses with the existing allowed swap meet, retail/commercial, office, and light manufacturing uses. In 2023 the City Council adopted the North Paramount Gateway Specific Plan, which encompasses neighborhoods on the east and west of Paramount Boulevard, north of Rosecrans Avenue and south of the 105-freeway.

The City also continues to support thriving senior housing developments on Vermont Avenue and Adams Street. The City provided financial support for the development on Adams Street and continues to maintain an active relationship with the project owners and project managers to ensure that the management of each provides high level of service and quality of life to the residents. The City is committed to meeting the needs of any special groups that are identified in the Housing Element Update.

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General Plan Annual Progress Report –CY 25 ATTACHMENT #2 Page 28 The completed tables for Calendar Year 2025 are summarized below:

Table A – Housing Development Applications submitted. This table only includes data on housing units and developments for which an application was submitted (and deemed complete) between January 1 and December 31 of the reporting year.

An “application” is a formal submittal of a project for approval. This table is shown in Attachment 1.

Table A2 – Annual Building Activity Report Summary – New Construction, Entitled, Permits, and Completed Units. This table requires information for very low, low, moderate and above moderate income housing affordability categories and for mixed-income projects. The table includes data on the new housing units and developments that have received any one of the following: an entitlement, a building permit, or a certificate of occupancy or other form of readiness that was issued during the reporting year. This table is shown in Attachment 1.

Table B – Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress – Permitted Units Issued By Affordability. Table B is a summary of prior permitting activity in the current planning cycle, including permitting activity for the calendar year being reported. Table B also includes data reported to HCD from prior Annual Progress Reports. This table is shown in Attachment 1.

Table C – Sites Identified or Rezoned to Accommodate Shortfall Housing Need and No Net-Loss Law. This table does not apply to Paramount in this year. Accordingly, this table is not included in this report.

Table D – Program Implementation Status pursuant to Government Code Section 65583. This table describes the implementation status of those programs that support the Paramount Housing Element. A summary table is as follows (and more detail is included in the formal APR spreadsheet).

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ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Jurisdiction Paramount
Reporting Year 2025 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Table D
Program Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65583 Housing Programs Progress Report
Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element. 1 2 3 4
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in
H.E
Status of Program
Implementation

1. Affordable
Housing
Incentives
Assist five affordable housing
projects
In-Progress
In Progress- Habitat
for Humanity project
to begin construction
May 2026; 3
affordable units under
construction and will
be completed 2026.

2. Homebuyer
Assistance
Programs
Assist five lower-income
households Continuous
Ongoing- Established
downpayment
assistance program;
provided
downpayment
assistance to two
households

3. Code
Enforcement
128 units corrected during the
planning period Completed
Completed - 156 units
corrected during the
planning period

4. Developer
Consultation
Program
Complete Developer
Consultation Program within
one year of Housing Element
adoption; implementation of
program is ongoing
Continuous Ongoing

5. Single Room
Occupancy (SRO)
Housing Program
Achieve at least one SRO
development project
(consisting of multiple units)
during planning period
Continuous Ongoing

6. Mixed-use
Development
Program
Ongoing; annual review of
progress
Continuous
Ongoing – Residential
objective design
standards
implemented by
ordinance 1/14/25 to
streamline approval.

Adoption of
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Plan June 2026 with
more mixed-use
opportunity.

7. Adequate Sites
and Monitoring of
No Net Loss (SB
166)
Complete Specific Plan/Zoning
Update by December 2023; No
Net Loss Monitoring will be
ongoing
In Progress
In Progress - North
Paramount Gateway
Specific Plan adopted
2023. Clearwater SP
to be adopted by
June 2026.

8. Specific Plan
Minimum
Densities
Complete by December 2023;
adopt
the North Paramount Gateway
Specific Plan once the
Environmental Impact Report is
completed
In Progress
In Progress - North
Paramount Gateway
Specific Plan adopted
2023. Clearwater SP
to be adopted by
June 2026.

9. Zoning
Amendments
Complete Zoning Code
consistency within 24 months
of approval of the Housing
Element and taking into
account new legislation.

Ongoing
Comprehensive
zoning update
adopted 4/22/25.

10. Energy
Conservation
Program
Ongoing Ongoing
North Paramount
Gateway SP requires
projects to achieve
5% efficiency beyond
the California
Building Code Title 24
requirements;
ongoing energyrelated outreach"

11. Lead-based
Paint Hazard
Removal Program
Assist 20 households Continuous Assisted a total of 21
households

12. Homeless Plan Ongoing Continuous
Homeless Plan
revision completed in
2023- Provided 67
homeless neighbors
with shelter services
through the Salvation
Army Bell Shelter.

Assisted 3 recipients
through the Rental
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Connected Family
Promise of the South
Bay with families in
need and assisted 8
families with
permanent housing
and 20 families
received housing
services

13. Residential
Rehabilitation
Program (“Home
Improvement
Program”)
48 units Continuous
Provided assistance
to 3 households for
home improvements

14. Sites for
Special Needs
Housing
Initiate Zoning Amendments
and revisions to the Zoning
Map for adoption no later than
2023
In Progress
North Paramount
Gateway SP adopted
9/12/23. Clearwater
SP to be adopted by
June 2026.

15. Update Fees
and Exactions
Complete within two years of
Housing Element adoption In Progress
Development Impact
Fees adopted 2/10/26;
implementation in
progress.

16. Accessory
Dwelling Units
Permit 166 ADUs between 2021
to 2029, averaging 21 units per
year
Continuous Objective exceeded
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17. At-risk Unit
Preservation
Program
Ongoing Completed No at-risk units

18. Fair Housing
Services Ongoing Continuous
Ongoing fair housing
services and
workshops
Table E – Commercial Development Bonus Approved pursuant to Government Code Section 65915.7. This table does not apply to Paramount. Rather, it applies to cities where an applicant was granted approval of a commercial development and had entered into an agreement with that city for partnered housing contribute affordable housing through a joint project or two separate project encompassing affordable housing in exchange for a commercial development bonus. Accordingly, this table is not included in this report.

Table F – Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired for Alternative Adequate Sites pursuant to Government Code Section 65583.1(c). This table does not apply to Paramount in this year. This table may be used to report dwelling units that have been substantially rehabilitated, converted from non-affordable to affordable by acquisition, and preserved consistent with the standards set forth in Government Code. Accordingly, this table is not included in this report.

Table F2 – Above Moderate Income Units Converted to Moderate Income Pursuant to Government Code Section 65400.2. This table does not apply to Paramount.

Accordingly, this table is not included in this report. In order to qualify under the provision of this Government Code section, the converted units must be recorded for a minimum term of 55 years, and no such project in Paramount meets this criteria.

Table G – Locally Owned Lands Included in the Housing Element Sites Inventory that have been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of. This table does not apply to Paramount. Accordingly, this table is not included in this report.

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Table I – Removed by HCD.

Table J – Student housing development for lower income students for which was granted a density bonus pursuant to Section 65915. This table does not apply to Paramount and is not included in this report.

Table K – Tenant Preference Policy. This table does not apply to Paramount and is not included in this report.