Paramount City Council
May 19, 2026

COMMUNITY

PROMOTION
53 54
FY 2026-27 PROPOSED BUDGET
City of Paramount, CA Community Promotion

COMMUNITY PROMOTION
Organizational Chart
Community Promotion Narrative
The Community Promotion activity provides direct support to various segments of the community by funding special activities, events, and celebrations, and supporting local athletic and community groups.

Funds are also provided by the City Council for activities designed to establish effective relationships with the business, private, and public sectors of the community.

During the year, for example, the Community Promotion Program will sponsor community-oriented promotional events such as luncheons, fairs, athletic events, holiday celebrations, and other events.

City Council
Community
Promotion
55 FY 2026
-27 PROPOSED BUDGET
City of Paramount, CA Community Promotion
Christmas Train
Community Promotion Apples/candy canes $ 36,500
Miscellaneous supplies/equipment 26,250
Expenditure Detail Gift bags 13,500
Food 11,500
Train upgrades 10,000
Actual Mid-Year Proposed Portable Toilet 3,500
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 Costumes/cleaning 3,150
$ 104,400
Flowers/Donations $ 568 550 550
Plaques/Certificates 2,335 3,100 2,500 City Publications Senior Thanksgiving 772 15,000 17,000 Around Towns monthly publication $ 68,000 Christmas Train 80,561 97,000 104,400 Cityscape in Pulse Beat 4,900 City Publications 107,237 142,450 149,300 Community guide advertisement 2,750 Community Promo Events 591,170 1,003,650 686,700 Spring Clutter-Free mailer/postage 6,000 Graffiti Rewards - 1,500 - Winter Clutter-Free mailer/postage 6,000 Youth Group Funding 10,020 15,000 15,000 Communications marketing/subscriptions 18,200 Special Event Funding Communications supplies 2,000
"999" Kids Foundation 1,000 1,000 1,000 Social Media records management 4,200 Community Arts Show - 10,000 10,000 Social Media music rights 6,500 Historical Society 8,000 8,000 8,000 Professional video services 6,000 Latina Art 10,000 10,000 10,000 Professional photography 2,150 Tepic Sister City 8,000 8,000 8,000 E-Newsletter 1,500
Miscellaneous - 5,000 5,000 Music Performance License 2,100 Misc Organization Funding Music Rights License 1,000
Calif Aquatic Therapy 8,000 8,000 8,000 Miscellaneous 18,000 Children's Clinic 8,000 8,000 8,000 $ 149,300
Children's Dental Center 8,000 8,000 8,000
Comm Family Guidance 8,000 8,000 8,000 Community Promotion Events Hope for Healing 8,000 8,000 8,000 Holiday Tree Lighting Event $ 121,400 Little House 8,000 8,000 8,000 Holiday Lighting & Decorations 220,500 Miscellaneous 9,150 - - Shopping Under the Lights 29,000 Pathways Hospice 8,000 8,000 8,000 Heritage Festival 107,400 Su Casa 8,000 8,000 8,000 Hay Tree Event 8,000
Immigration Humanitarian 100,000 - 40,000 Veterans Celebration Event 5,000 Commissioners' Appreciation Dinner 5,500
Total Maint/Operations 892,813 1,484,250 1,121,450 Earth Day Event 20,000 5K/1K Event 70,600
- Division Total - 892,813$ 1,484,250 1,121,450 Back to School 28,000 Teacher of the Year 3,000
Education Blvd. Banners 10,200
Military banner program 5,000
Paramount Pride Home Beautification 15,000
Community promo items 18,500
Charity golf & banquest sponsorships 2,600
Event Merchandise 8,000
Events ribbon cuttings ceremony 7,000
Mayor's events 2,000
56 $ 686,700

CITY ATTORNEY
57 58
FY 2026-27 PROPOSED BUDGET
City of Paramount, CA City Attorney

CITY ATTORNEY
Organizational Chart
Department Narrative
The City Attorney provides all legal assistance to the City Council and City Departments. The City Attorney reviews and approves all resolutions, ordinances, and agreements for legal correctness and validity; acts as legal counsel for litigation in which the City may become involved; and supplies legal advice to the Council and all City departments in regard to current and future policies and actions. [12-21] LEGAL SERVICES
The City Attorney provides legal advice to the City Council, the Successor Agency for the Paramount Redevelopment Agency, and all City commissions and departments. The City Attorney reviews all resolutions, ordinances, agreements, and other City documents for legal correctness and validity; provides advice as to the legal effect of City policies and actions; and represents the City in court litigation as necessary.

City Council
City Attorney
59 FY 2026
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City of Paramount, CA City Attorney
City Attorney
Expenditure Detail
Actual Mid-Year Proposed
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Health Insurance $ 2,959 - -
Pers 2,826 - -
Other Retirement Benefit - POB 2,731 - -
Dental Insurance 58 - -
Vision Insurance 24 - -
Total Salaries/Benefits 8,598 - -
Publications - - -
Professional/Technical 535,742 430,000 451,500
Legal/Bond Services 15,451 11,000 21,000
Legal Settlements 100,000 - -
Conferences/Meetings 72 - -
Total Maint/Operations 651,265 441,000 472,500
- Division Total - 659,863$ 441,000 472,500 Professional/Technical City Attorney services
60 CITY MANAGER/

CITY CLERK
61 62
FY 2026-27 PROPOSED BUDGET
City of Paramount, CA City Manager/City Clerk

CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK
Organizational Chart
City Manager/City Clerk Department Position Summary:

Proposed Change
Full-Time Positions FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 + or (-) City Attorney (Contract) 1 1 - - -
City Manager 1 1 1 1 -
City Clerk 1 1 1 1 -
Deputy City Clerk 1 1 1 1 -
Executive Assistant 1 1 1 1 -
Total Number of Full-Time Positions 5 5 4 4 -
Part-Time Positions
Total Number of Hours 1,456 1,456 - - -
FY 2026-27

POSITION SUMMARY
City
Manager/
City Clerk
Admin
Services Finance Planning and Building Public Safety Community Services Public Works 63 FY 2026-27 PROPOSED BUDGET
City of Paramount, CA City Manager/City Clerk
Department Narrative
The City Manager provides direct staff support to the City Council and is responsible for implementing City Council policy. The City Manager directs the operation of all City departments through department heads and makes recommendations to the City Council.

The City Manager prepares all the City Council agendas and provides staff support for all City Council meetings. The City Manager prepares and recommends an annual budget to the City Council, provides reports, analyses, and other information to the City Council as necessary. [12-11] CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK
The City Manager provides direct staff support to the City Council and is responsible for implementing City Council policy. The City Manager directs the operations of all City departments through department heads and makes recommendations to the City Council.

The City Manager prepares and recommends an annual budget to the City Council, and on an ongoing basis, provides reports, analyses, and other information to the City Council. The City Clerk maintains the City's central record system which contains official files and overseas requests for public records.

The City Clerk also prepares City Council minutes and attests to the validity of public City documents.

In addition, the City Clerk conducts municipal elections and serves as the filing officer for campaign and conflict-of-interest disclosure statements as required by the State Political Reform Act.

Fiscal Year 2025-26 Summary of Notable Accomplishments
• Successfully implemented Agenda Management Platform
• Successfully implemented Public Records Management Platform Fiscal Year 2026-27 Goals/Objectives for Upcoming
• New document image/Repository software
Department Performance Measures
Performance Measure
Actual
FY 2024-25
Adopted
FY 2025-26
Projected
FY 2026-27
Number of Public Records Request 361 380 380
Number of City Council Agendas Produced 31 40 40
Number of Contracts/Agreements Executed 80 80 80
64 FY 2026
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City of Paramount, CA City Manager/City Clerk
City Manager/City Clerk
Expenditure Detail
Actual Mid-Year Proposed
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Regular Salaries $ 628,051 678,700 704,200
Special Pay - 21,250 21,900
Part-Time Pay 1,419 - - Professional/Technical Services Full Time Overtime - 1,000 1,000 Document Imaging $ 50,000 Longevity Pay 1,000 - - Agenda Management Platform 11,200 Leave Cash-Out 18,301 31,650 41,300 Public Records Management Platform 10,800 Bilingual Pay 3,600 3,600 3,600 Quarterly Codification Supplements 10,000 Cellphone Allowance 2,100 2,100 2,100 FPPC Online Filing Platform 5,500 Transportation Allowance 4,650 3,600 3,600 Records Destruction 5,000 Health Insurance 176,202 203,050 216,550 Records Management Consulting 500 Life Insurance 1,517 1,450 1,500 $ 93,000
Disability Insurance 6,826 4,250 4,400
Unemployment Insurance - 3,750 3,900 Conferences/Meetings Workers' Compensation 4,160 6,700 4,550 Cal Cities Annual Conference $ 1,000 Medicare 9,564 10,800 11,300 Cal Cities City Clerks' Workshop 250 Pers 115,922 161,450 193,500 Cal Cities City Clerks' Election & New Law Seminar 2,000 Deferred Compensation 17,263 2,100 2,100 Cal Cities City Managers Conference 2,000 Other Retirement Benefit - POB 128,449 134,400 133,200 CMCA Annual Conference - City Clerk 2,500 Dental Insurance 7,050 7,450 7,450 CCCA Annual Municipal Seminar 1,900 Vision Insurance 1,162 1,250 1,250 CCCA City Manager/Administrator Meetings 200 CCCA Fall Educational Summit 1,900
Total Salaries/Benefits 1,127,236 1,278,550 1,357,400 CCCA Legislative Orientation Tour 2,100 CJPIA Risk Management Conference 1,500
Cellular Services 1,353 650 700 Gonsalves City Manager Day 300 Office Supplies 632 2,700 2,700 ICMA Conference 500
Publications - 100 100 LASD Annual City Manager's Education Seminar 100 Published Notices 15,929 17,000 17,000 Miscellaneous Meetings, Events, Trips 2,000 Professional/Technical 40,449 37,700 93,000 18,250$
Election Services 83,221 160,000 125,000
Conferences/Meetings 22,431 23,200 18,250 Memberships
Memberships 2,430 2,650 2,650 ICMA membership 1,200$
ICSC membership 150
Total Maint/Operations 166,445 244,000 259,400 International Municipal Clerks 400 California Municipal Clerks Association 500
- Division Total - 1,293,681$ 1,522,550 1,616,800 California City Management Foundation 400 2,650$
65 66

ADMINISTRATIVE

SERVICES
67 68
FY 2026-27 PROPOSED BUDGET
City of Paramount, CA Administrative Services

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Organizational Chart
Administrative Services Department Position Summary:

Proposed Change
Full-Time Positions FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 + or (-) Assistant City Manager 1 1 1 1 -
Administrative Assistant 1 1 1 1 -
Communications & Engagement Manager 1 1 1 1 -
Human Resources Manager 1 1 1 1 -
Management Analyst 1 1 1 1 -
Total Number of Full-Time Positions 5 5 5 5 -
Part-Time Positions
Total Number of Hours 10,016 10,400 11,128 7,800 728
FY 2026-27

POSITION SUMMARY
Administrative
Services
Human
Resources
Management
Services
Risk
Management IT Support
69 FY 2026-27 PROPOSED BUDGET
City of Paramount, CA Administrative Services
Department Narrative
The Administrative Services Department coordinates the internal day-to-day operations of the City and provides specialized staff support to the City Manager's Office and other departments. The department oversees the following operations: public information, risk management, contract and franchise management, legislative analysis, special projects, and administration of the telephone system and computer networks. The department is also responsible for recruiting, testing, selecting, and training employees as well as administering the City's personnel system. [14-11] MANAGEMENT SERVICES
The Management Services Division coordinates the City’s miscellaneous operations that provide technical assistance and management support to all City departments.

The Division administers the City’s property and liability insurance programs and monitors the legislative affairs of the State and Federal government as they affect the City. The Division provides direct staff support to the City Manager's Office, administers the City's franchise agreements, prepares reports and analyses on special projects as requested by the City Manager, the City Council, and other departments.

The Division is also responsible for the public information and marketing materials, and administers the City's Economic Development programs.
[14-12] HUMAN RESOURCES
The Human Resources Division recruits, tests, selects, and provides training for all City employees and is responsible for the administration of the employee benefit program.

During the average fiscal year, the Division will recruit approximately 125 positions by placing approximately 50 job announcements in various publications. From these announcements, over 2,000 applications have been received. Each application is thoroughly reviewed and qualified applicants are invited to continue in the selection process, during which the division will administer 750 written tests and 550 oral interviews to applicants. More than 7,000 pieces of correspondence will be sent to job applicants.

The Division prepares reports and analyses of employee salaries and benefits, administers the employee medical insurance program, and is responsible for position classification studies. [14-13] RISK MANAGEMENT
Risk Management provides for the protection of the City's assets and programs through risk identification, avoidance, resolution, and evaluation of public liability insurance, safety, and loss prevention activities.

This division also oversees general liability, property, and ADA compliance programs, as well as claims management.
70 FY 2026-27 PROPOSED BUDGET
City of Paramount, CA Administrative Services
[14-14] IT SUPPORT
The IT Support activity outlines the resources required by the IT division to provide essential technology services to the organization. The budgeted costs include expenses like hardware and software purchases, maintenance and support costs, telephone and internet services, finance system support, printer leases, cyber security, online subscriptions, and any other expenses related to the division's efficient functioning.

The objective of the IT division budget is to strike a balance between implementing cutting-edge technology, protecting the City’s infrastructure, and ensuring financial responsibility and accountability.

Fiscal Year 2025-26 Summary of Notable Accomplishments
• Approval of Crisis Communications Plan
• Launch of new Economic Development incentive app (Open Rewards) • Secured ownership of Hay Tree parcel for future development of Hay tree Park • Contributed $2,075,000 in funding for three affordable housing units (Entrada Housing Development)
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Goals/Objectives for Upcoming
• Open City’s first Museum at the Hay Tree Public Market in fall 2026 Department Performance Measures
Performance Measure
Actual
FY 2024-25
Adopted
FY 2025-26
Projected
FY 2026-27
Risk Management Claims Processed 48 48 50
Number of Legislative Letters Produced 32 32 35
Position Recruitments Processed 90 90 30
Job Announcements Posted 38 38 30
Job Applications Received 2,325 2,325 1,725
Written Tests Administered 8 8 19
Job Interviews Conducted 104 104 45
Average Time to Onboard New Employees 9 days 9 days 10 days 71 FY 2026
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City of Paramount, CA Administrative Services
Management Services
Expenditure Detail
Actual Mid-Year Proposed
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Regular Salaries $ 499,259 532,250 571,600
Part-Time Pay 149,387 200,750 239,900
Full-Time Overtime 220 3,500 3,500
Longevity Pay - 500 500
Leave Cash-Out 3,956 4,000 5,100
Bilingual Pay 2,930 3,450 3,450
Cellphone Allowance 2,700 2,700 2,700
Transportation Allowance 3,600 3,600 3,600
Health Insurance 134,635 151,550 163,250
Life Insurance 973 1,150 1,250
Disability Insurance 4,373 3,350 3,600
Unemployment Insurance - 3,750 2,950 Professional/Technical Workers' Compensation 6,583 6,750 2,900 Communication consultant $ 215,000 Medicare 9,622 10,900 12,050 Council broadcasting svcs 19,000 Pers 88,307 118,400 147,000 Tax Measure Polling Survey 30,000 Deferred Compensation 2,799 2,800 2,800 Update to Title VI Plan 15,000 Other Retirement Benefit - POB 101,589 102,100 104,750 Grant writing consulting svcs 15,000 Dental Insurance 4,736 7,450 5,000 Historical preservation svcs 3,000 Vision Insurance 1,161 1,250 1,250 Annual Otter AI subscription 300 $ 297,300
Total Salaries/Benefits 1,016,830 1,160,200 1,277,150
Conferences/Meetings
Cellular Services 962 1,050 5,000 Cal Cities Annual Conference $ 2,000 Printing/Reproduction 271 150 150 CCCA Annual Municipal Seminar 2,500 Office Supplies 2,831 6,000 6,000 CCCA Legislative Tour 1,900 Publications 483 500 500 CAPIO Conference 1,700
Professional/Technical 164,710 391,150 297,300 MMASC conference 2,500 Conferences/Meetings 21,930 20,250 13,600 Miscellaneous seminars 3,000 Memberships 4,902 6,150 6,200 $ 13,600
Gasoline/Diesel Fuel (Fleet) - 400 400
Economic Development 133,766 112,500 85,000 Economic Development Economic Development $ 15,000
Total Maint/Operations 329,855 538,150 414,150 Chamber of Commerce 50,000 Explore Paramount 20,000
Office Equipment/Furniture 385 - - 85,000$
Other Capital Equipment 15,600 - 6,250
Other Capital Equipment
Total Capital Outlay 385 15,600 6,250 Camera 4,700$
Data storage & transfer 550
- Division Total - 1,347,070$ 1,713,950 1,697,550 Lighting, backdrops, etc 1,000 6,250$
72 FY 2026
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City of Paramount, CA Administrative Services
Human Resources Professional/Technical
HR information systems $ 35,400
Expenditure Detail 401/457 asset admin fee 10,000
Flexible Spending Account 2,000
COBRA acct admin fee 1,000
Actual Mid-Year Proposed ACA 1095 reporting svcs 400
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 Bilingual pay exam svcs 150
$ 48,950
Regular Salaries $ 130,609 112,950 156,250
Part-Time Pay 95,716 196,100 119,750 Personnel Services Longevity Pay - - 500 CalPERS survivor benefits $ 5,500 Bilingual Pay 1,155 1,700 1,300 CalPERS replacement benefits 15,000 Cellphone Allowance 600 600 600 Employee health/background checks $ 13,000 Health Insurance 33,874 34,550 51,950 $ 33,500
Life Insurance 314 350 350
Disability Insurance 1,413 900 1,000 Legal/Bond Services Unemployment Insurance - 1,450 1,400 Personnel relations $ 40,000 Workers' Compensation 1,750 2,600 1,650 Personnel general legal services 10,500 Medicare 3,336 4,200 4,050 Labor relations 10,000
Pers 17,707 25,900 34,050 $ 60,500
Deferred Compensation 700 700 700
Other Retirement Benefit - POB 26,508 27,400 28,700 Conferences/Meetings Dental Insurance 1,762 1,900 1,900 CALPERLA conference $ 900 Vision Insurance 290 350 350 CalPERS Educational Forum 500 SCPLRC conference 200
Total Salaries/Benefits 315,734 411,650 404,500 Miscellaneous seminars 500 2,100$
Printing/Reproduction 1,397 2,500 1,500
Office Supplies 1,210 3,500 2,500 Personnel Development Publications - 200 200 Caught in the Act 25,000$
Published Notices 2,854 1,000 1,000 Leadership Training 10,100 Professional/Technical 71,306 64,650 48,950 Employee Health / Benefit Fair 2,000 Personnel Services 23,750 33,500 33,500 Personnel development 25,000 Legal/Bond Services 47,666 60,500 60,500 Employee tuition reimb (FT) 10,000 Conferences/Meetings 1,227 1,050 2,100 Employee tuition reimb (PT) 4,000 Memberships 720 300 4,950 Employee summer camp registration 5,000 Personnel Development 80,420 84,850 84,900 Employee Dodgers game event 250 Food 789 1,000 2,000 Employee healthy snacks 3,000
PT anniversary giftcards 550
Total Maint/Operations 231,339 253,050 242,100 84,900$
- Division Total - 547,073$ 664,700 646,600 Food
Recruitment Inverviews
73 FY 2026
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City of Paramount, CA Administrative Services
Liability Insurance
Risk Management General liability insurance $ 593,200
Property insurance 164,200
Expenditure Detail Earthquake insurance 94,700
Environmental insurance 7,600
Mechanical breakdown insurance 3,550
Actual Mid-Year Proposed Crime insurance 11,000
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 $ 874,250
Liability Insurance $ 548,685 861,650 874,250 Professional/Technical Deductible Payments 10,000 101,000 10,000 Ergonomic Evaluations $ 1,000 Office Supplies 5,199 4,000 4,000 ADA services 63,000
Professional/Technical 1,033 3,000 109,000 Digital Accessibility 45,000 Conferences/Meetings 187 8,950 4,000 $ 109,000
Personnel Development 3,325 10,100 7,000
Conferences/Meetings
Total Maint/Operations 568,429 988,700 1,008,250 JPIA conference Office Equipment/Furniture 11,487 - - Personnel Development Other Capital Equipment - 31,000 7,000 IIPP safety & JPIA trainings Total Capital Outlay 11,487 31,000 7,000 Other Capital Equipment Ergonomic equipment 2,000$
- Division Total - 579,916$ 1,019,700 1,015,250 AED equipment 5,000 74 FY 2026
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City of Paramount, CA Administrative Services
Professional/Technical
IT Support IT consultant $ 472,000
Verkada security system 140,000
Expenditure Detail Smart City Hall 59,000
MS Office 365 46,600
Security services 55,000
Actual Mid-Year Proposed Software backup subscription 26,400 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 Virtual machine licensing 15,000 Firewall 10,000
Telephone/Internet Services 147,616 177,400 205,400 A/V maintenance 75,000 Telephone Maintenance 1,000 - - Email / web security 25,000 Finance System Support 36,965 42,650 42,650 Emergency preparednes svcs 12,500 Equipment Maintenance 5,336 15,000 15,000 Windows authentication 16,000 Professional/Technical 869,485 885,150 993,000 Authentication application 2,000 Rent/Lease of Equipment 17,503 18,550 18,550 Cyber security training 5,500 CoPilot AI Licenses 6,500
Total Maint/Operations 1,076,905 1,139,750 1,274,600 Antivirus licenses 6,650 Adobe Acrobat Pro 2,700
Computer Equipment 32,394 242,100 47,500 Adobe Creative Cloud 2,400 Other Capital Equipment 1,511 5,000 80,000 Video conferencing svcs 3,650 Shredding services 7,000
Total Capital Outlay 33,905 247,100 127,500 Physcial server warranties 700 Form building tool subscription 1,000
- Division Total - 1,110,810 1,386,850 1,402,100 SSL certificates 400 Miscellaneous 2,000
$ 993,000
Computer Equipment
Laptop & Workstation Replacements 45,000$
Video conferencing equipment 2,500
47,500$
Other Capital Equipment
Switches replacement 70,000$
Progress Plaza upgrades 5,000
Miscellaneous media equipment 5,000
80,000$
75 76

FINANCE
77 78
FY 2026-27 PROPOSED BUDGET
City of Paramount, CA Finance

FINANCE
Organizational Chart
Finance Department Position Summary:

Proposed Change
Full-Time Positions FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Finance Director 1 1 1 1 -
Assist. Finance Director (Frozen) 1 1 1 1 -
Accounting & Budget Manager * 1 1 1 - (1)
Accounting Manager * - - - 1 1
Finance Services Manager - 1 1 1 -
Senior Accountant ** 2 2 2 2 -
Project/Program Manager 1 - - - -
Finance Supervisor 1 1 1 1 -
Accounting Specialist (Frozen) 1 1 1 1 -
Finance Technician 2 2 2 2 -
Payroll Technician 1 1 1 1 -
Administrative Assistant 1 1 1 1 -
Total Number of Full-Time Positions 12 12 12 12 -
Part-Time Positions
Total Number of Hours 10,660 9,100 9,568 8,580 (988)
* Reclassified Accounting & Budget Manager to Accounting Manager ** Underfilling (1) Senior Accountant with Accountant
FY 2026-27

POSITION SUMMARY
+ or (-)
Finance
Administration Business
License Water Billing Municipal Support
79 FY 2026-27 PROPOSED BUDGET
City of Paramount, CA Finance
Department Narrative
The Finance Department coordinates the day-to-day financial transactions of the City and is responsible for all accounting, cashiering, financial planning, and investment activities of the City. The department administers various internal operations such as budget, contract management, grant management, and capital improvement programming. The department also manages the City's business and animal licenses, various permits, and all daily incoming and outgoing mail. [15-11] FINANCE ADMINISTRATION
The Finance Administration division is responsible for all accounting, cashiering, financial planning, and investment activities of the City. It accounts for all financial transactions of the City and Successor Agency, administers the City’s investment portfolio, and manages all debt issues. The Division is also responsible for projecting long-term financial conditions, coordinating annual audits by various agencies, and preparing the City's budget and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).

With day-to-day financial transactions, this Division is responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and other finance subsystems. Annually, this division receives and processes over 8,000 requests for payments, issues over 8,000 payroll checks, and prepares and sends out over 300 invoices. Each year, this Division provides accounting for approximately $80 million in revenues and expenditures and prepares over 75 reports to various state and federal agencies. In addition to overseeing over 35 different grants and restricted revenue sources, the Division also coordinates inventory management for Water Enterprise and the City's general fixed assets. [15-21] BUSINESS LICENSE
The Business License Division provides public information and referral services to visitors to City Hall.

The Business License Division is administered through two contracting firms that provide service to residents for business licensing and dog licensing services, which include the issuance, renewal, and management of approximately 4,000 business licenses and 4,000 animal licenses. In addition, the Division issues approximately 650-yard sale online permits and helps approximately 150 people each day who visit or telephone the front counter for information. The Division handles all incoming and outgoing City mail. Approximately 95,000 pieces of incoming mail are sorted, date and time-stamped, opened, and delivered to City departments.
[15-22] WATER BILLING
The Water Billing Division is responsible for operating the customer billing system. The Division is in the City Hall lobby and provides water customer services by issuing water bills, updating customer files, and responding to customer inquiries. The Division maintains all billing and payment records on approximately 7,700 water service accounts, issues 55,000 water bills, and will receive more than 55,000 water payments. It is anticipated that approximately 15,000 past due notices will be mailed, 5,000 turn-off notices will be hung at the service addresses, and 450 water accounts will be turned off 80 FY 2026-27 PROPOSED BUDGET
City of Paramount, CA Finance
due to non-payment. The Division will respond to approximately 19,000 customer inquiries regarding service and billing information.
[15-23] MUNICIPAL SUPPORT
The Municipal Support activity contains costs budgeted for equipment and services which are used on a City-wide basis. This activity includes costs, for example, for City-wide electricity, water, and natural gas used at City buildings and parks; City-wide postage costs; rental and maintenance charges for centralized business equipment.

Fiscal Year 2025-26 Summary of Notable Accomplishments
• Updated a new payment processor
• Issued Request for Proposal for – Audit services
• Successfully selected new ERP System
• Successfully transitioned Trust 115 with flexible investment options Fiscal Year 2026-27 Goals/Objectives for Upcoming
• Kick-start a new ERP system implementation; Finance, Payroll, and Water Utility modules • Expand Investment options to build a diversified portfolio • Partner with Human Resources to evaluate deferred compensation plan (457/401a) • Revaluate auto-renewed contracts; banking, investment portfolio, employee retirement investment advisory service,
• Streamline finance functions, processes, and procedures Department Performance Measures
Actual Adopted Projected
Performance Measure FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
GFOA Award - Budget Yes Yes Yes
GFOA Award - ACFR Yes Yes Yes
Financial Training Sessions Completed 16 17 18
Accounts Receivable Invoices Prepared and Delivered 73 76 76 Payroll Checks Processed 336 233 150
Payroll Direct Deposits Processed 7,039 7,702 5,800
Number of Vendor ACH Processed 168 290 300
Number of Vendor Check Processed 4,934 3,547 5,000
81 FY 2026
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City of Paramount, CA Finance
Finance Administration
Expenditure Detail
Actual Mid-Year Proposed
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 Professional/Technical
Water rate study $ 40,000
Regular Salaries $ 889,669 1,012,250 967,400 Measure Y tax administration 55,000 Part-Time Pay 86,008 103,750 97,600 Sales tax administration 91,400 Full-Time Overtime 444 3,000 3,000 Sales tax recovery fee 15,000 Longevity Pay - 2,500 2,500 Sales tax analysis 5,700
Leave Cash-Out 98,632 21,450 8,950 Transaction tax recovery fee 10,000 Bilingual Pay 1,260 850 850 Transaction tax analysis 1,200 Cellphone Allowance 3,563 3,600 3,600 UUT consulting services 30,000 Transportation Allowance 3,000 3,600 3,600 Property tax audit services 15,000 Health Insurance 249,252 301,450 286,450 GANN Limit Review 550 Life Insurance 2,189 2,150 2,050 State Controller Report 6,900 Disability Insurance 9,858 6,300 6,050 Gas Tax Street Report 1,600 Unemployment Insurance - 5,800 5,450 CalPERS GASB 68 Valuation Report 1,200 Workers' Compensation 8,462 10,350 6,400 OPEB GASB 75 Valuation Report 23,000 Medicare 15,915 16,700 15,800 Continuing Disclosure services 7,500 Pers 156,384 226,350 225,350 Equipment Lease/Purchase agreement 950 Deferred Compensation 6,299 6,300 5,600 ACFR statistical information 850 Other Retirement Benefit - POB 179,892 194,000 177,100 ACFR DOL Debt information 400 Dental Insurance 9,274 16,700 8,650 GFOA award application (ACFR) 650 Vision Insurance 2,491 2,750 2,450 GFOA award application (Budget) 650 CSMFO award application (Budget) 150
Total Salaries/Benefits 1,722,592 1,939,850 1,828,850 Audit confirmation fees 200 $ 307,900
Printing/Reproduction 1,126 1,500 1,500
Office Supplies 1,825 4,000 4,000 Conferences/Meetings
Published Notices - 1,000 1,000 CSMFO annual conference $ 2,000 Professional/Technical 298,719 245,050 307,900 CSMFO quarterly workshop 600 Financial Services 44,890 58,050 64,300 CSMFO bi-monthly seminar 300 County Administrative Fee - 27,000 27,000 CSMFO December workshop 450 Rent/Lease of Equipment 8,365 8,200 8,200 Cal Cities financial conference 1,000 Conferences/Meetings 9,395 4,000 5,900 Government tax seminar 600 Memberships 1,450 2,250 2,250 State of the City 250
Equipment Maintenance 1,281 700 700 Miscellaneous training 700 $ 5,900
Total Maint/Operations 367,051 351,750 422,750
Memberships
Office Equipment/Furniture 2,000 - - GFOA 1,200$
CSMFO 650
Total Capital Outlay 2,000 - - Costco 200
CMRTA 150
- Division Total - 2,089,643$ 2,293,600 2,251,600 WLG 50 2,250$ 82
FY 2026
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Business License
Expenditure Detail
Actual Mid-Year Proposed
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Part-Time Pay $ 32,723 31,950 33,200
Bilingual Pay 193 450 450
Unemployment Insurance - 200 200
Workers' Compensation 275 300 200
Medicare 480 500 500
Printing/Reproduction
Total Salaries/Benefits 33,671 33,400 34,550 Forms/notices/envelopes Printing/Reproduction - - - Professional/Technical
Office Supplies 862 1,150 1,150 Business license renewal $ 65,000 Professional/Technical 76,601 218,650 268,650 Business license collection 10,000 Conferences/Meetings 400 500 500 Business license discovery 150,000 Business license services 12,000
Total Maint/Operations 77,863 220,300 270,300 Animal license services 28,000 Online form services 1,800
- Division Total - $ 111,534 253,700 304,850 Kiosk annual software subscription 1,850 $ 268,650
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Water Billing
Expenditure Detail
Actual Mid-Year Proposed
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Regular Salaries $ 166,537 176,650 183,700
Part-Time Pay 70,295 107,250 111,550
Full-Time Overtime 1,841 1,000 1,000
Part-Time Overtime - 300 300
Longevity Pay 2,000 - 2,500
Leave Cash-Out 1,305 4,250 2,950
Bilingual Pay 3,243 4,000 4,000
Cellphone Allowance 600 600 600
Health Insurance 68,013 80,250 83,950
Life Insurance 407 400 400
Disability Insurance 1,830 1,100 1,150
Unemployment Insurance - 1,500 1,550
Workers' Compensation 1,573 2,650 1,800
Medicare 3,434 4,300 4,450
Pers 34,795 44,500 53,650 Equipment Maintenance
Deferred Compensation 700 1,400 1,400 Water billing software support $ 14,700 Pers Contribution (GASB 68) - 2,100 2,100 Water billing web extension support 2,950 Other Retirement Benefit - POB - 34,250 34,500 Output processor support 1,300 Dental Insurance 3,525 3,750 3,750 Cashiering system support 1,300 Vision Insurance 581 650 650 20,250$
Total Salaries/Benefits 360,679 470,900 495,950 Printing/Reproduction Water billing forms/notices/envelopes
Equipment Maintenance 18,039 20,250 20,250
Printing/Reproduction 15,034 17,000 17,000 Postage Expense Office Supplies 201 1,600 1,600 Postage for water utility bills Postage Expense 36,900 40,000 40,000
Professional/Technical - 500 500 Professional/Technical Conferences/Meetings 2,605 3,100 3,100 Water billing software modification/training Equipment Maint Services - 250 250
Disaster Response (1,333) 7,750 7,750 Equipment Maintenance Services Folding machine maintenance 2,850$
Total Maint/Operations 71,446 90,450 90,450 Water meter maintenance 2,100 Postage meter maintenance 1,800
- Division Total - 432,125$ 561,350 586,400 Miscellaneous repairs 1,000 7,750$ 84
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Municipal Support
Expenditure Detail
Actual Mid-Year Proposed
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Deductible Payments $ - 1,000 -
Printing/Reproduction 16,445 14,200 14,200
Office Supplies 31,215 50,000 50,000
Postage Expense 28,108 30,000 30,000
Publications 4,094 5,200 5,200 Bank Charges
Bank Charges 263,251 281,700 107,050 UB Web payment processing $ 35,000 Electricity 593,504 644,000 727,100 Quarterly bank charges for account svcs 25,000 Water 182,482 174,400 190,100 Credit card terminal svcs 12,000 Natural Gas 64,249 110,000 114,400 Business license credit card / bank fees 10,000 Depreciation - 150,000 - Armored car services 7,500
Equipment Maint Supplies - 1,600 1,600 Investment transaction fees 7,000 Food 30,496 20,000 20,000 Credit card processing 5,000
Recreation credit card fees 4,000
Total Maint/Operations 1,215,952 1,482,100 1,259,650 Amazon Annual Subscription 900 Planning online permit credit card fees 500
- Division Total - 1,215,952$ 1,482,100 1,259,650 American Express Green Card fee 150 $ 107,050
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PLANNING AND

BUILDING
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PLANNING AND BUILDING
Organizational Chart
Planning and Building Department Position Summary:

Proposed Change
Full-Time Positions FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 + or (-) Planning & Bldg Director 1 1 1 1 -
Assist. Planning & Bldg Director 1 1 1 1 -
Building and Safety Manager 1 1 1 1 -
Associate Planner 1 1 1 1 -
Assistant Planner - 1 1 1 -
Building and Safety Inspector * 2 2 2 2 -
Management Analyst 1 1 1 1 -
Building Permit Technician - - 1 1 -
Administrative Assistant 1 1 1 1 -
Office Assistant II 1 1 - - -
Total Number of Full-Time Positions 9 10 10 10 -
Part-Time Positions
Total Number of Hours 2,600 6,500 5,200 5,200 -
* (1) Building and Safety Inspector temporarily replaced by contracted inspector in FY27 FY 2026-27

POSITION SUMMARY
Planning and
Building
Administration Building and
Safety
Residential
Rehabilitation
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Department Narrative
The Planning Department is responsible for the administration of the City’s development process, including residential, commercial, and industrial uses. The department performs current and long-range planning; enforces zoning and building codes; reviews site and development plans; issues building, electrical, grading, mechanical, and plumbing permits; provides technical support to City departments; and provides staff support and analyses to the City Planning Commission. The department administers the Home Improvement Program which provides rebates to Paramount residents for upgrading deteriorated properties and correcting code violations. [21-11] PLANNING AND BUILDING ADMINISTRATION
The Planning Division administers the City’s current and Long-Range planning programs, monitors all relevant County and State legislation, surveys current land use, and updates the City Zoning Code and General Plan. The Division provides staff support to the Successor Agency. City Planning Commission, Development Review Board, and the Economic Development Board. The Planning Division also oversees the approval of business licenses, and other necessary regulatory permits.

Additionally, the Division manages CDBG which includes funding for Capital Improvement Projects, Affordable Housing Preservation and Access, and Public Services such as Senior Services Activities.

The Division also processes subordination agreements and Grant Deed titles for past loans the City has issued for housing rehabilitation.

The metrics established by the Division are used to achieve objectives, goals, and policies contained in the General Plan, Zoning Code, Specific Plans, and other Long-Range Plans which facilitate meeting the current Planning functions in addition to helping the City meet future needs. [21-21] BUILDING AND SAFETY
The Building and Safety Division's role is to enforce the provisions of the California Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes, laws and ordinances that ensure compliance with the minimum requirements to safeguard the public safety, health, and general welfare of the community. The Division oversees the processing and approval of construction documents, the issuance of permits for the construction, alteration, demolition, and relocation of buildings and structures, conducting inspections, and issues Certificate of Occupancy. The Division places a high priority on providing its constituents with a high level of efficiency and services which includes the use of an online permits system and virtual inspections for qualified projects.

In addition to the services provided to the development community which are mentioned above, the Division also performs inspections for the Residential Rehabilitation Program. The Division conducts over 4,000 annual inspections, issues over 200 single trade permits, 50 combination permits (which include multiple trades), issues over 70 online permits, reviews approx. 70 permit applications submitted online for compliance, and processes approx. 300 plan check applications. 90 FY 2026-27 PROPOSED BUDGET
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[21-22] RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION
The Residential Rehabilitation Program helps homeowners of single-family detached dwellings, mobile homes, and condominiums by providing funding for home improvements which preserve safe and sanitary housing, correct hazardous structural conditions, eliminate blight, and provide handicapped access.

The program provides rebates and loans to low-and moderate-income families households for home improvements. Program participants must meet federal income standards and use funds on eligible improvements, such as correction of property maintenance and building code violations. 91 FY 2026-27 PROPOSED BUDGET
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Fiscal Year 2025-26 Summary of Notable Accomplishments
• Increased the maximum Home Improvement Program grant amount to $50,000. • Advanced affordable housing initiatives which include:
o A two unit affordable housing project at 16305 Hunsaker. o The 17 unit Entrada housing project at the former Methodist Church site. o Entitled a new commercial development featuring Sprouts, Panera, Panda Express, and Dutch Bros; Sprouts grand opening set for June 3.
o Entitled a new self storage project at Garfield/Petterson, including a Community Benefit Agreement to support the new city museum.
o Assisted incoming businesses—Kitchen’s Craft BBQ, Mexican Monk, and Five Below— through the development review process.
o Promoted and administered the Driveway Expansion Program. o Provided down payment assistance to two homeowners through the First Time Homebuyer Program.
o Implemented the abandoned property ordinance.
o Initiated the Development Impact Fee program.
o Launched Public Art Advisory Committee
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Goals/Objectives for Upcoming
• Bring forward at least four murals and two sculpture projects to the Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC), enhancing public spaces and expanding community access to art. • Update and implement long term planning documents, including the Clearwater Specific Plan, to support coordinated growth and improved neighborhood livability. • Prepare additional instructional and informational materials to help residents and businesses navigate planning and permitting processes more easily. • Complete the Historic Context Statement update and adopt a historic preservation ordinance to protect and celebrate the city’s cultural and architectural heritage. • Update the Zoning Code to improve clarity, streamline development, and ensure regulations remain responsive to community needs.
• Strengthen relationships with the development community to encourage high quality projects that bring new services, jobs, and amenities to residents. • Enhance the permitting experience with expanded online support, improving customer service and reducing processing times for homeowners and businesses. • Produce and publish an informational video on ADA requirements to help local businesses create more accessible and inclusive environments.
• Initiate the General Plan Update—the first since 2007—to define long term community priorities, guide responsible development, and improve quality of life. • Provide down payment assistance to at least four homeowners through the First Time Homebuyer Program, supporting housing stability and community investment. • Implement SB 79 compliant objective design standards to guide future Transit Oriented Development projects
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Department Performance Measures
Performance Measure
Actual
FY 2024-25
Adopted
FY 2025-26
Projected
FY 2026-27
Approximate site plans and proposed
developments reviewed
148 150 152
Zone changes 4 5 6
Conditional use permits (CUPs) issued 12 14 16
Zone variances 1 1 1
Building Permits Issued 833 786 800
Total number of permits completed 559 346 500
Total number of permitted solar panels
installed
1307 355 500
Total number of mechanical permits 135 34 100
Total number of plumbing permits 56 90 90
Total number of grading permits 1 1 1
Total number of building permits 281 226 280
Total number of electrical permits 132 52 100
Total number of sewer permits 1 1 1
Total number of combo permits 159 182 180
Total number of combo inspection 435 207 300
Total number of inspections 2741 2122 2500
Total number of building plan check
reviews
516 471 500
Total project valuation $ 14,190,624 $18,825,952 $18,000,000 Total days it takes for a plan check
submittal
10 10 10
Total days it takes for a plan check
resubmittal
5 5 5
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Professional/Technical
Planning Administration Clearwater specific plan $ 63,115 Comprehensive general plan 330,000
Expenditure Detail GIS mapping services 7,000
Housing Element revision 15,000
Objective residential design guidelines 10,000
Actual Mid-Year Proposed Historic preservation survey 70,000 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 Paramount Paints program 125,000 CDBG grant administration 65,000
Regular Salaries $ 525,561 674,950 741,900 HOME grant administration 5,000 Part-Time Pay 35,665 93,050 105,250 CDBG Fair Housing services 16,000 Longevity Pay 5,000 2,500 - Mobile Home Fair Housing serivces 4,000 Leave Cash-Out 54,196 11,850 13,400 Appraisal & Environmental services 15,000 Bilingual Pay 2,520 3,450 4,000 Subordination / Demand services 2,000 Cellphone Allowance 3,475 4,200 4,200 ADA program 28,000 Transportation Allowance 1,950 3,600 3,600 Architectural services 500 Health Insurance 140,777 199,400 212,700 Map services 3,500 Life Insurance 1,277 1,450 1,600 Translation services 1,000 Disability Insurance 5,047 4,250 4,650 Contract planning services 17,000 Unemployment Insurance - 4,000 4,400 Outdoor ad billboard consulting 10,000 Workers' Compensation 4,030 8,700 6,150 Radius maps and GPA 21-1 lebles 3,000 Medicare 9,106 11,550 12,650 Decorating awards 800
Pers 91,913 151,650 175,750 Outreach for surveys 800
Deferred Compensation 4,299 4,900 4,900 $ 791,715
Other Retirement Benefit - POB 108,141 129,800 136,000
Dental Insurance 4,119 11,050 7,050 Environmental Services Vision Insurance 1,524 1,850 1,850 Residential roof rebate $ 409,500 Air filter rebate program 2,500
Total Salaries/Benefits 998,600 1,322,200 1,440,050 Environmental consulting/monitoring 120,000 Air monitoring services 162,900
Cellular Services - 600 - $ 694,900
Software System Support - 2,000 2,000
Printing/Reproduction 44 700 700 Conferences/Meetings
Document Imaging 10,206 70,000 50,000 MMASC conference $ 3,500 Office Supplies 1,223 1,700 1,700 Certifications 2,600
Published Notices 21,354 20,000 20,000 APA conference 6,500 Professional/Technical 847,972 1,255,909 791,715 Public Art Advisory Committee 3,600 Environmental Services 51,107 412,000 694,900 Miscellaneous 2,600 Rent/Lease of Equipment 11,351 11,750 11,750 $ 18,800
Conferences/Meetings 3,763 18,450 18,800
Memberships 16,738 29,850 30,450 Memberships
Economic Development 365,946 412,500 412,500 Affordable Housing Trust $ 15,000 SB2 PHLA Year 5 4,500
Total Maint/Operations 1,329,704 2,235,459 2,034,515 APA membership 4,450 COG LEAP Grant Assessment 1,500
Office Equipment/Furniture 8,795 - 10,000 AICP membership 1,700 CalAPA membership 3,000
Total Capital Outlay 8,795 - 10,000 ICSC membership 200 MMASC membership 100
- Division Total - 2,337,099$ 3,557,659 3,484,565 $ 30,450 Economic Development
Economic Agreement $ 400,000
Long Beach Small Business 12,500
$ 412,500
Office Equipment/Furniture
Air monitoring equipment replacement
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Building & Safety
Expenditure Detail
Actual Mid-Year Proposed
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 Software System Support
IWorQ software $ 27,200
Regular Salaries $ 331,562 407,150 319,900 Online permit payment 3,200 Part-Time Pay 40,924 45,200 51,800 $ 30,400
Leave Cash-Out 1,476 9,150 -
Bilingual Pay 1,998 2,650 2,650 Document Imaging
Cellphone Allowance 2,025 2,400 1,800 Copy permits into digital format $ 9,500 Health Insurance 92,527 118,350 96,300 Immutable Storage, quality check 13,600 Life Insurance 797 900 700 Copy construction plans into digital format 18,000 Disability Insurance 3,585 2,550 2,000 Document shredding 500 Unemployment Insurance - 2,350 1,900 Dropbox services 200 Workers' Compensation 4,817 8,850 4,100 $ 41,800
Medicare 5,402 6,800 5,500
Pers 53,940 82,750 69,650 Publications
Deferred Compensation 3,100 2,800 2,100 ICC code books $ 2,500 Other Retirement Benefit - POB 67,924 78,150 58,750 International Residential Code 1,000 Dental Insurance 4,390 7,450 3,350 $ 3,500
Vision Insurance 944 1,250 950
Professional/Technical
Total Salaries/Benefits 615,411 778,750 621,450 Plan check $ 300,000 Building Inspector Contract 200,000
Cellular Services 1,641 1,500 2,500 Geotech/Storm/LID/SWPP Plan Check 15,000 Software System Support 26,033 33,500 30,400 Building official services 23,000 Printing/Reproduction 152 1,500 1,500 Data Migration 18,000 Document Imaging 31,320 55,700 41,800 Building Inspections services 4,000 Office Supplies 473 2,000 2,000 $ 560,000
Publications 248 3,500 3,500
Professional/Technical 251,523 451,000 560,000 Conferences/Meetings Conferences/Meetings 900 11,500 11,500 CalBO conference $ 4,500 Memberships 410 3,100 3,100 ICC training 2,500
Gasoline/Diesel Fuel 990 5,900 5,900 Professional Development/Networking 2,500 Uniforms 1,657 3,500 3,500 ICC certifications 800
Miscellaneous 1,200
Total Maint/Operations 315,347 572,700 665,700 11,500$
Computer Equipment 806 - - Memberships
ICC Chapter membership 1,000$
Total Capital Outlay 806 - - ICC membership 1,100
CalBO membership 700
- Division Total - 931,564$ 1,351,450 1,287,150 IAPMO membership 300 3,100$
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Residential Rehabilitation
Professional/Technical
Expenditure Detail Project management
Residential/Comm Assistance
Actual Mid-Year Proposed First-time home buyer assistance FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Residential Rebates
Professional/Technical $ 91,843 224,450 224,450 Alley Improvement Program $ 127,300 Residential/Comm. Assistance 3,249 1,039,050 1,107,000 Mobile home rebates 250,000 Residential Rebates 283,361 840,900 860,440 Single-family residential rebates 200,000 Home improvement rebates 206,140
Total Maint/Operations 378,453 2,104,400 2,191,890 Driveway rebates 36,000 Garage door replacement program 30,000
- Division Total - 378,453$ 2,104,400 2,191,890 Landscape improvements 11,000 $ 860,440
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PUBLIC SAFETY
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PUBLIC SAFETY
Organizational Chart
Public Safety Department Position Summary:

Proposed Change
Full-Time Positions FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 + or (-) Public Safety Director 1 1 1 1 -
Assistant Public Safety Director 1 1 1 1 -
Project/Program Manager 1 1 1 1 -
Management Analyst 1 1 1 1 -
Senior Code Enforcement Officer 1 - - - -
Code Enforcement Supervisor - 1 1 1 -
Code Enforcement Officer 3 3 3 3 -
Administrative Assistant 1 1 1 1 -
Office Assistant II 1 1 1 1 -
CSO Supervisor 1 1 1 1 -
Community Service Officer (CSO) 7 7 7 7 -
Parking Control Officer 1 1 1 1 -
Total Number of Full-Time Positions 19 19 19 19 -
Part-Time Positions
Total Number of Hours 16,866 16,866 15,912 15,912 -
FY 2026-27

POSITION SUMMARY
Public
Safety
Administration
Sworn
Patrol
Services
Non-Sworn
Patrol
Services
Code
Enforcement
Support
Services
Community
Preservation
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Department Narrative
The Public Safety Department provides City residents with services for the protection of life and property. It includes coordination, liaison, and monitoring of services provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Los Angeles County Probation and District Attorney's Office and the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority. These organizations provide general law enforcement, fire and rescue services, and animal control. Supplemental law enforcement services are provided through the City’s Community Service Officer (CSO) Program, and operation of the Paramount Sheriff’s Station. In addition, code enforcement, crossing guard protection for school children, enforcement of local parking regulations, coordinating Neighborhood Watch activities with residents and administration of the City’s Civil Defense/Emergency Plan are provided under this function.
[31-11] PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
The Division coordinates and monitors services provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The Division also administers the City's Emergency Preparedness programs, security rebates, the administration of the Community Service Officer (CSO) and Code Enforcement programs.

The Division acts as a liaison between the City and the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The City is serviced by one fully equipped fire station which responds to approximately 279 fire and miscellaneous calls and performs approximately 7,704 rescues and 2,152 fire code inspections yearly.

The Administration Division is responsible for developing and coordinating the City's Emergency Response plan with the Area E Disaster Services Board. The Division also provides 2,080 hours of Public Safety Management Analyst service to promote positive relations between community groups, the general public, and Sheriff's Deputies via the Neighborhood Watch organization. [31-21] SWORN PATROL
The Division provides sworn law enforcement services via the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The City contracts for "dedicated law enforcement," which allows for a regular group of deputies to work in Paramount for extended periods. The Division also includes Aero Bureau services.

The Sheriff's Department provides approximately 43,680 man-hours of sworn police protection and 6,840 of traffic enforcement and supplemental patrol to address "quality of life" issues and crime prevention. The City supplements law enforcement services by contracting dedicated services for a Deputy District Attorney and a Detective Bureau Consultant. [31-22] NON-SWORN PATROL
The Division provides 14,560 hours of Community Service Officer and 2,080 hours of Community Service Officer supervision for non-sworn law enforcement activities, including operating the Paramount Sheriff's Station. The Community Service Officers represent about 15% of the law enforcement service level but they handle 30% of the calls for service. Community Service Officers 101
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respond to burglaries, grand thefts, identity thefts, petty thefts, bicycle thefts, auto thefts, recovered autos, found property, lost property, non-injury traffic collisions and parking enforcement.

The Division also provides 2,080 hours of Management Analyst services to focus the Department's law enforcement activities, and 9,850 hours of Public Safety Assistant services to provide customer service assistance at the Paramount Station, and in-house fleet maintenance, and 2,080 hours of parking enforcement via the Parking Control Officer. The Division also supervises a contract which provides 13,095 hours of crossing guard protection at 21 separate locations throughout the City [31-23] CODE ENFORCEMENT
The Code Enforcement Division enforces Building, Municipal, and Zoning Codes. This Division responds to approximately 1,000 Citizen Service Requests per year related to property maintenance, zoning, and other code violations. This Division also conducts inspections and Public Nuisance Hearings. This year, the Division will conduct over 3,800 inspections. In addition, this Division prepares cases for the City Prosecutor's Office.
[31-24] SUPPORT SERVICES
The Public Safety Support Services Division includes expenditures for animal control provided by the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority; liaison with the Emergency Services Area "E" Disaster Services Board; parking citation data processing, appeals and fine collection and liaison with the Compton Municipal Court.
[31-25] COMMUNITY PRESERVATION
The Community Preservation Division administers the City's homeless prevention, neighborhood safety, and community beautification programming.

The Division hosts 6 community clean-up events and 21 neighborhood safety meetings to promote resident and business engagement in community enhancement efforts. It also provides additional resources that address communitywide needs such as mental health, substance use, parental and student supportive services.

The Community Preservation Division also partners with non-profit and other governmental agencies to connect 96 unhoused neighbors with housing, shelter, and other support resources. This includes developing and implementing the City's 5-year comprehensive Homeless Plan. 102
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Fiscal Year 2025-26 Summary of Notable Accomplishments
• Decreased overall Part 1 Crime by 10%
• Decreased Paramount unhoused population by 33%
• Provided Temporary Housing to 67 homeless individuals • Issued 32 Public Safety Rebates to residents for Home/Business Security and Cat Spay/Neuter Services
• Hosted 16 Neighborhood Watch Meetings
• Created Camp at Home Preparedness Program and Disaster Resource Map • Created Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Campaign featuring E-bikes • Implemented civilian Drone Pilot Program to address street racing Fiscal Year 2026-27 Goals/Objectives for Upcoming
• Decrease overall Part 1 Crime by at least 10%
• Decrease Paramount unhoused population by at least 10% • Expand rebate programs to include community cats and alternative security measures • Expand number of public Emergency Response and Disaster Preparedness drills • Create Parking Education Campaign featuring alleyways to increase compliance Department Performance Measures
Performance Measure
Actual
FY 2024-25
Adopted
FY 2025-26
Projected
FY 2026-27
Calls for service 14,453* 14,453* 14,453*
Customer Satisfaction Annual Survey 98.8%
Satisfied / Very
Satisfied

98.8%
Satisfied /
Very Satisfied

98.8%
Satisfied /
Very
Satisfied
Total number of arrests 549* 549* 549*
Total number of spectator citations 33 33 33
Total number of vehicles towed for street racing 10 10 10 Total number of traffic citations 961 961 961
Total number of traffic collisions 90* 90* 90*
Total number of hours of proactive traffic enforcement
(SRE,SS,Traffic)
939.5* 939.5* 939.5*
Total number of Youth Activities League participants 60 60 60 Total number of Youth Activities League hours 988 988 988 Total number of Youth Activities League excursions 7 7 7 Total number of parking citations 19,973 19,973 19,973
Total number of parking calls for service 1,078 1,078 1,078 Total number of parking violation observations 1,513 1,513 1,513 Total number of vehicles towed due to expired registration 127 127 127 Total number of vehicles towed (inoperable/abandoned) 38 38 38 Total number of crime scene fingerprints facilitated 62 62 62 Total number of Code Enforcement open cases 1,044 1,044 1,044 Total number of Code Enforcement closed cases 1,095 1,095 1,095 Total number of Code Enforcement prosecutor cases 17 17 17 103
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Performance Measure
Actual
FY 2024-25
Adopted
FY 2025-26
Projected
FY 2026-27
Total number of unhoused individuals made contact with 94 94 94 Total number of unhoused individuals temporarily housed 52 52 52 Total number of unhoused individuals permanently housed 42 42 42 Total number encampment clean-ups 5 5 5
Total homeless count (census) 43 43 43
Total number of temporary storage provided for unhoused individuals
7 7 7
Total number of emergency preparedness workshops 4 4 4
Total number of emergency preparedness community wide
alerts sent
30 30 30
Total number emergency preparedness active users 2,204 2,204 2,204 Total number of community events hosted (beautification, expo, coffee with a cop, national night out)
9 9 9
Total number of meetings hosted (neighborhood watch,
business, community wide parking, etc.)
NW13 NW13 NW13
Total number of trainings hosted (CERT, CPR/First Aid,
etc.) Note: * depicts statistics as of April 2025
5 5 5
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Public Safety Administration
Expenditure Detail
Actual Mid-Year Proposed
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Regular Salaries $ 388,511 425,450 457,400
Part-Time Pay 23,282 - -
Leave Cash-Out 1,575 14,450 14,100
Bilingual Pay 1,540 1,800 1,800
Cellphone Allowance 2,400 2,400 2,400
Transportation Allowance 3,600 3,600 3,600
Health Insurance 114,313 140,450 147,100
Life Insurance 937 950 1,000
Disability Insurance 4,220 2,700 2,900
Unemployment Insurance - 2,250 2,400
Workers' Compensation 2,667 4,050 2,850
Medicare 5,425 6,500 6,950
Pers 68,338 101,450 114,000
Deferred Compensation 1,646 2,100 2,100
Other Retirement Benefit - POB 79,000 81,600 83,850
Dental Insurance 3,509 5,600 4,450
Vision Insurance 846 950 950
Total Salaries/Benefits 701,809 796,300 847,850 Telephone/Internet Services Satellite phones $ 6,500
Telephone/Internet Services 5,073 8,250 6,750 AT&T regular phone line 250 Printing/Reproduction 18,731 14,200 11,000 $ 6,750
Office Supplies 10,917 12,500 12,000
Publications 216 500 - Printing/Reproduction
Professional/Technical 49,090 34,000 22,000 Parking / auto cite reprint, rolls $ 5,000 Rent/Lease of Equipment 12,117 12,850 12,850 Letterhead and envelopes 1,200 Conferences/Meetings 5,574 4,500 1,000 Other forms 1,000 Memberships 360 1,500 1,500 Parking permits 3,000
Equipment Maint Supplies 5,001 9,100 9,100 Business card masters 800 Comm Promo Supplies 9,881 10,000 - $ 11,000
Disaster Response - 5,000 -
Professional/Technical
Total Maint/Operations 116,960 112,400 76,200 Station security system maintenance$ 11,500 Security Rebate Program (Residential) 5,000
Other Capital Equipment 3,786 - - Fire alarm system (interface) 2,000 Satellite TV service - EOC 1,500
Total Capital Outlay 3,786 - - 22,000$
- Division Total - 822,555$ 908,700 924,050 Conferences/Meetings Staff training / conferences / meetings
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Sworn Patrol
Expenditure Detail
Actual Mid-Year Proposed
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 Professional/Technical
Youth Activity League Services $ 52,500
Cellular Services 3,996$ 8,500 3,000 Detective Bureau Specialist 40,000 Professional/Technical 166,092 237,400 148,500 Administrative Citation Processing 5,000 Rent/Lease of Equipment 68,000 75,000 182,000 Station Cities JPA 50,000 Conferences/Meetings 8,447 7,100 2,000 Crime Scene Services (Steri Clean) 1,000 Gasoline/Diesel Fuel 27,787 13,000 13,000 $ 148,500
Uniforms 1,849 2,000 -
General Law Services 6,640,624 6,972,400 7,216,500 General Law Services Special Assignment Officer 2,252,839 2,212,000 2,152,800 Patrol deputy (10 units 56 hours / 2 units 40 hours) Sworn Supervision 478,546 641,900 717,500
Helicopter Services 7,372 96,000 80,000 Special Assignment Officer Special Event Services 629,483 908,950 858,950 Special assignment officers $ 1,742,700 Deputy District Attorney 140,406 197,000 207,800 Motor Deputy 410,100 Community Promotion 1,187 2,000 - $ 2,152,800
Total Maint/Operations 10,426,628 11,373,250 11,582,050 Special Event Services Crime suppression, special events 550,000 $
Other Capital Equipment 49,942 - 27,350 Transit enforcement 120,000 Patrol enforcement 188,950
Total Capital Outlay 49,942 - 27,350 $ 858,950
- Division Total - 10,476,570$ 11,373,250 11,609,400 Other Capital Equipment Ballistic Shields
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Non-Sworn Patrol
Expenditure Detail
Actual Mid-Year Proposed
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Regular Salaries $ 702,253 752,850 804,250
Part-Time Pay 176,172 231,650 252,900
Full-Time Overtime 50,596 71,900 60,000
Longevity Pay 500 - 500
Leave Cash-Out 1,501 10,300 5,150
Bilingual Pay 10,063 11,900 12,050
Cellphone Allowance 5,950 6,000 6,000
Health Insurance 288,659 322,750 344,200
Life Insurance 1,709 1,600 1,750
Disability Insurance 7,688 4,700 5,000
Unemployment Insurance - 5,450 5,700
Workers' Compensation 12,627 26,800 17,500
Medicare 13,470 15,700 16,550
Pers 111,962 153,950 193,550
Deferred Compensation 5,500 7,000 7,000
Other Retirement Benefit - POB 144,290 145,450 148,450
Dental Insurance 12,886 15,150 13,500
Vision Insurance 2,879 3,050 3,050
Professional/Technical
Total Salaries/Benefits 1,548,705 1,786,200 1,897,100 Crossing guard service $ 380,800 Neighborhood patrol service 320,000
Professional/Technical 651,364 676,800 701,300 Fleet carwash service 500 Rent/Lease of Equipment 10,180 14,800 16,400 $ 701,300
Conferences/Meetings 195 1,000 500
Equipment Maint Services 10,839 3,000 1,500 Rent/Lease of Equipment Gasoline/Diesel Fuel 14,352 17,600 17,600 Lease of mobile digital computers 9,600$ Uniforms 3,776 7,500 4,400 LA-RICS subscription 6,800
16,400$
Total Maint/Operations 690,706 720,700 741,700
Conferences/Meetings
Vehicles 8,238 27,000 - CSO training $ 250
PSA staff training 250
Total Capital Outlay 8,238 27,000 - $ 500
- Division Total - 2,247,649$ 2,533,900 2,638,800 Equipment Maintenance Services Repair of radios, parking cite machines, etc.
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Code Enforcement
Expenditure Detail
Actual Mid-Year Proposed
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Regular Salaries $ 406,659 422,800 435,400
Part-Time Pay 102,270 134,350 145,050
Full-Time Overtime 2,430 2,000 2,000
Longevity Pay 500 - 2,500
Leave Cash-Out 2,056 7,500 6,550
Bilingual Pay 3,025 3,100 2,650
Cellphone Allowance 2,400 2,400 2,400
Health Insurance 138,771 153,350 184,200
Life Insurance 794 900 950
Disability Insurance 3,572 2,650 2,700
Unemployment Insurance - 2,900 3,000
Workers' Compensation 5,675 12,800 8,300
Medicare 7,358 8,300 8,650
Pers 72,125 93,950 107,250
Deferred Compensation 3,150 4,300 4,300
Other Retirement Benefit - POB 82,869 81,100 80,250
Dental Insurance 4,109 9,300 5,750
Vision Insurance 1,451 1,500 1,550
Total Salaries/Benefits 839,214 943,200 1,003,450
Cellular Service 8,454 6,000 4,500
Printing/Reproduction 252 2,200 1,000
Office Supplies 1,547 1,500 500
Professional/Technical 21,179 31,500 30,000 Printing/Reproduction Legal/Bond Services 22,074 105,000 100,000 Administrative fee citations $ 800 Nuisance Abatement 2,340 15,000 - Business cards 200
Conferences/Meetings 1,067 2,000 1,000 1,000$
Memberships 400 1,500 1,000
Gasoline/Diesel Fuel 3,726 4,000 4,000 Professional/Technical Uniforms 1,673 3,800 1,800 Citation Management Administration 20,300$ CE software 9,700
Total Maint/Operations 62,712 172,500 143,800 30,000$
- Division Total - 901,926$ 1,115,700 1,147,250 Legal/Bond Services City Prosecutor services
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Professional/Technical
Support Services LA Court parking citations $ 180,000
Parking citation review 109,350
Expenditure Detail Graffitti tracker -
LA County District Attorney 5,000
Reverse 911 response system 19,700
Actual Mid-Year Proposed $ 314,050
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Memberships
Professional/Technical 310,562$ 349,350 314,050 Area E membership Memberships 6,440 7,500 6,500
Animal Control Services 470,562 501,600 501,600 Animal Control Services Other Public Safety Svcs 10,000 201 1,000 SEAACA contract $ 412,000 SEAACA - canvass 38,500
Total Maint/Operations 787,765 868,450 823,150 SEAACA - licensing 35,500 SEAACA - administrative costs 10,000
- Division Total - 787,765$ 868,450 823,150 Spay & Neuter Program 5,000 SEAACA communications support 600
$ 501,600
Other Public Safety Services
Prisoner detention services
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Community Preservation
Expenditure Detail
Actual Mid-Year Proposed
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Regular Salaries $ 111,220 114,850 119,450
Part-Time Pay - 41,100 6/30 Est 41,400
Leave Cash-Out 4,830 4,150 6/30 Est 7,450
Bilingual Pay - 450 6/30 Est 450
Cellphone Allowance 600 600 6/30 Est 600
Health Insurance 41,752 45,950 6/30 Est 48,400
Life Insurance 267 250 6/30 Est 300
Disability Insurance 1,201 750 6/30 Est 750
Unemployment Insurance - 850 6/30 Est 850
Workers' Compensation 2,083 3,450 6/30 Est 2,250 Professional/Technical Medicare 1,636 2,350 6/30 Est 2,500 Homeless svcs-TSA Bell Shelter Beds $ 584,750 Pers 22,585 28,500 6/30 Est 33,950 Homeless services 201,400 Deferred Compensation - 1,100 6/30 Est 1,100 Neighborhood Preservation 50,000 Other Retirement Benefit - POB 22,534 21,950 6/30 Est 21,800 Homeless Count 42,000 Dental Insurance 1,762 1,900 6/30 Est 1,900 Rental assistance program 257,200 Vision Insurance 290 350 6/30 Est 350 Garage ceiling storage rack rebate 10,000 1,145,350$
Total Salaries/Benefits 210,760 268,550 283,500
Conferences/Meetings
Printing/Reproduction 662 1,300 500 Neighborhood Watch refreshments 2,500$ Professional/Technical 1,076,291 1,374,664 1,145,350 Staff training/conferences 500 Conferences/Meetings 1,670 3,500 3,000 3,000$
Special Event Services 31,078 46,000 40,000
Comm Promo Supplies 5,634 6,000 3,000 Special Event Services Pitch-in Paramount Supplies 15,000$
Total Maint/Operations 1,115,335 1,431,464 1,191,850 Public Safety Expo 15,000 National Night Out 4,500
Pitch-in Paramount shirts 2,500
- Division Total - 1,326,095$ 1,700,014 1,475,350 Pitch-in Paramount food 3,000 40,000$
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SERVICES
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
Organizational Chart
Community Services Department Position Summary:

Proposed Change
Full-Time Positions FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Community Services Director 1 1 1 1 -
Asst. Community Services Director 1 1 1 1 -
Senior Services Program Supervisor 1 1 1 1 -
Management Analyst 1 1 1 1 -
Community Services Manager - - 1 1 -
Community Services Supervisor 4 4 3 3 -
Administrative Assistant * 1 1 1 1 -
Office Assistant II 1 1 1 1 -
Total Number of Full-Time Positions 10 10 10 10 -
Part-Time Positions
Total Number of Hours 144,925 126,728 62,091 55,697 (6,394) * Underfilling (1) Administrative Assistant with Office Assistant II

POSITION SUMMARY
FY 2026-27
+ or (-)
Community
Services
Administration
Parks &
Playgrounds
Aquatics
Sports
Instructional
Classes
Facilities
Paramount
Education
Partnership
Senior
Services
Community
Transporation
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Department Narrative
The Community Services Department provides recreational, educational, cultural, and social opportunities for the community. Supervision and instruction are offered for after school programs, aquatic activities, sports field usage, organized athletic leagues, instructional classes, and summer camps. The department offers programs which provide senior citizens with nutritious meals, social activities, medical testing, tax assistance, and counseling. The department also supervises and schedules public meetings and athletic facilities, oversees capital improvements at City Parks, and administers the community transportation system.
[41-11] COMMUNITY SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
The Administration Division coordinates and supervises all departmental activities; prepares budget and staff reports; prepares and submits State and Federal grant proposals; and assists with the coordination and development of capital improvement projects.

The Division coordinates activities at the City's ten parks, thirteen playgrounds, various city and district athletic facilities, one skatepark one community pool, a zero-depth water play area at Orange Splash Zone, one gymnasium, five community centers; organized sports leagues; instructional classes; aquatic activities; special events; public meeting facilities; the Elderly Nutrition Program and senior services; the Paramount Education Partnership (PEP) and the Spane Park Learning Center; and the City's transit programs. The Division also coordinates youth league use of PUSD athletic fields and acts as a liaison for community groups and prepares agendas for the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Senior Services Commission, and the volunteer Paramount Youth Commission. [41-21] PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS
The Parks & Playgrounds Division manages activities at the City's six major parks, three neighborhood parks, one mini-park and thirteen playgrounds. Parks & Playgrounds operates a Summer Day Camp which provides recreation activities for youth during the summer break from school.

The Division also works in coordination with the Paramount Unified School District to operate a free summer food and recreation program at 3 school district sites during the summer. The Division conducts annual special events such as the Eco-Friendly, Summer Concerts, Halloween Festival, Tree Lighting, Santa Train, and Snowfest.
[41-22] AQUATICS
The Aquatics Division provides structured and unstructured water activities at Paramount Pool under a contract with Premier Aquatics. Through Premier Aquatics, this Division offers swim instruction classes throughout the year for infants through adults at Paramount Pool. Premier Aquatics also provides Recreation swim activities throughout the summer. The City also provides unstructured water play at the Orange Splash Zone.
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[41-23] SPORTS
The Sports Division provides the operation of a variety of youth sports leagues offered by the City and third-party youth sports organizations. This Division also schedules staffing to run the City youth sport leagues and open gym hours.

The City currently runs the following free youth sports: Basketball, Ball Hockey, T-Ball, and Volleyball.

The Division also supports the operation of the following youth leagues: Paramount Youth Baseball, Paramount Youth Soccer Organization, and West Coast Rebels tackle football and cheer. [41-24] INSTRUCTIONAL CLASSES/SPECIAL EVENTS
The Instructional Classes Division offers recreational and instructional activities. This Division provides instructional classes for toddlers and preschool age children through "Mommy & Me" programming at the Mariposa Center. This Division also provides support to the City’s special needs community through the adaptive recreation program. This program provides social and educational opportunities for children and families through events and classes. The Division also provides contract instruction to residents in a variety of classes ranging from art to dance. [41-25] FACILITIES
The Facilities Division provides maintenance and supervision of scheduled activities at the City's major meeting facilities which includes Progress Plaza and the Mariposa Center, Paramount Park Community Center, Spane Learning Center, and the Clearwater Building. The Division prepares and supervises facility use and provides primary maintenance and cleaning of the facilities. [41-26] PARAMOUNT EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP
This Division provides the vital connection between continuing education and future economic success for all residents through the Paramount Education Partnership (PEP) program. This Division operates the City's learning center at Spane Park during the school year and provides collaborative educational opportunities for the community through partnerships with PUSD, Long Beach State, Cerritos College and other parties.

This Division also provides the administration and coordination of the non-profit PEP Scholarship program and provides the administrative support to the non-profit Paramount Education Partnership Board that oversees the funds donated by the community to the PEP Scholarship Program. [41-27] SENIOR SERVICES
The Senior Services provides nutritionally balanced meals to elderly adults in group settings and home delivered meals to home-bound seniors. This service is provided through a contract with Human Services Association. The Division serves approximately 46,000 nutritionally balanced meals during the year. Approximately 26,000 of these meals are served in a group setting while another 20,000 meals are home delivered to home-bound seniors throughout the year. Over 3,000 participants take part in 115
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social and educational activities such as exercise classes, bingo, craft classes, art, movie days and excursions.
[41-28] COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION
The Community Transportation Division administers the City's various transit programs. The City contracts with Long Beach Transit to provide fixed route bus services in town. The City also contracts with Fiesta Taxi to provide out-of-town medical transit trips for the elderly and disabled. Fiesta Taxi also provides in-town services for the elderly and disabled for trips to the City's Senior Center, government offices, shopping centers, and medical offices. The Division also provides transit services for collegeage residents through the Paramount University Pass program that provides free use of Long Beach Transit and Metro bus lines traveling to area colleges & universities. The Division also provides support for various recreation transit needs. This Division is funded through Proposition A Transit Tax Funds. [41-29] START (AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM)
The Success Through Academics and Recreation (STAR) Division operates a free after-school enrichment program at 11 elementary schools in the Paramount Unified School District. The STAR division is funded through a grant from the State of California Department of Education. The STAR program infuses a healthy mix of physical activity, literacy instruction and homework help. The STAR program begins at the end of every school day and ends at 6:00 p.m. It operates 180 days each school year and serves approximately 1,600 students.
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Fiscal Year 2025-26 Summary of Notable Accomplishments
• Introduced a new special event: Family Camp Out.
• Launched a new 4-week youth sport camp: Flag Football. • Developed sports camps for Adaptive Recreation Program. • Hosted FIFA 2025 Games Watch Party events in June 2026.

Fiscal Year 2026-27 Goals/Objectives for Upcoming
• Hire a Community Garden Consultant to oversee the maintenance of trees at Dills Community Orchard Gardens.
• Establish a new adult league sport: Pickleball.
• Introduce an 8-week program to the youth sports lineup: Flag Football.

Department Performance Measures
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Community Services Administration
Expenditure Detail
Actual Mid-Year Proposed
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Regular Salaries $ 404,902 557,500 611,100
Full Time Overtime 3,204 3,000 3,000
Longevity Pay 2,000 - 500
Leave Cash-Out 97,196 9,000 13,400
Bilingual Pay 3,488 4,050 4,450
Cellphone Allowance 1,688 2,400 2,400
Transportation Allowance 3,750 3,600 3,600
Health Insurance 127,758 173,300 188,800
Life Insurance 1,039 1,200 1,350
Disability Insurance 4,675 3,500 3,850
Unemployment Insurance - 2,900 3,200
Workers' Compensation 7,526 5,200 8,400
Medicare 7,481 8,400 9,300
Pers 75,126 124,500 159,250
Deferred Compensation 3,351 3,500 3,450
Other Retirement Benefit - POB 83,390 124,500 112,450
Dental Insurance 4,973 8,100 5,550
Vision Insurance 1,185 1,550 1,500 Printing/Reproduction Special event flyers/marketing
Total Salaries/Benefits 832,732 1,036,200 1,135,550
Rent/Lease of Equipment
Cellular Services 6,849 7,650 7,000 Copier lease & usage Equipment Maintenance 10,083 4,600 4,600
Printing/Reproduction 15,240 20,000 20,000 Conferences/Meetings Office Supplies 3,728 4,000 5,000 CPRS conference $ 6,000 Professional/Technical 3,247 - - MMASC conference 3,000 Rent/Lease of Equipment 32,478 29,200 24,200 CPRS Director Academy 2,000 Rent/Lease of Facilities 5,566 5,600 5,600 State of the City 250 Conferences/Meetings 2,018 350 17,350 Chamber of Commerce Installation 100 Memberships 1,310 2,400 2,400 Supervisor training 3,000 Miscellaneous trainings 3,000
Total Maint/Operations 80,519 73,800 86,150 17,350$
- Division Total - 913,251$ 1,110,000 1,221,700 Rent/Lease of Facilities Southern California Edison property leases
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Parks and Playgrounds
Expenditure Detail
Professional/technical
Actual Mid-Year Proposed Community garden consultant $ 17,000 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 Staff scheduling app, subscriptions 8,000 Movie night license 5,500
Regular Salaries $ 372,146 404,800 456,700 Health event permits 3,000 Part-Time Pay 304,893 349,450 363,500 $ 33,500
Full-Time Overtime - 5,000 5,000
Longevity Pay 2,000 - 500 Special Event Services
Leave Cash-Out 10,305 13,700 14,000 Santa's Snowfest $ 47,000 Bilingual Pay 5,463 7,050 7,050 Halloween 37,000
Cellphone Allowance 2,400 2,400 2,400 Summer Concert Series 40,000 Health Insurance 122,666 123,850 153,900 1660 Adult Recreation Events 19,500 Life Insurance 807 900 1,000 Friday Night Paramount 17,000 Disability Insurance 3,633 2,550 2,850 Halloween Hootenanny 14,000 Unemployment Insurance - 3,900 4,250 Spring Event 12,000 Workers' Compensation 11,388 19,750 13,250 POW Event 5,000 Medicare 10,078 11,350 12,350 Family Camp Out 8,000
Pers 57,902 80,600 107,250 Haunted House 8,000
Deferred Compensation 3,525 3,600 3,600 Movie Night Events 3,000 Other Retirement Benefit - POB 76,762 78,200 84,300 Miscellaneous events 2,500 Dental Insurance 4,910 7,450 5,200 Bark in the Park 1,800 Vision Insurance 1,161 1,250 1,250 $ 214,800
Total Salaries/Benefits 990,039 1,115,800 1,238,350 Recreation/Craft Supplies Day Camp 19,000$
Professional/Technical 9,694 33,000 33,500 Miscellaneous events 15,700 Gasoline/Diesel Fuel 4,690 7,000 7,000 Paramount Teen Alliance Program 9,000 Uniforms 15,801 20,000 20,000 Friday Night Paramount (FNP) 5,000 Special Event Services 202,634 191,600 214,800 Little Library Replacement Parts 1,000 Recreation/Craft Supplies 46,057 51,300 49,700 49,700$
Awards/Trophies 3,000 - 3,000
Recreation Excursions 23,490 24,000 24,000 Recreation Excursions Food 13,515 8,000 8,000 Summer Day Camp Excursions
Food
Total Maint/Operations 315,881 337,900 360,000 Event and meeting supplies, PTLA meetings Other Capital Equipment 40,513 - 16,100 Other Capital Equipment Park grills 3,000$
Total Capital Outlay 40,513 - 16,100 Park hot coal bins 2,000 Friday Night Paramount canopies 5,000
- Division Total - 1,346,433$ 1,453,700 1,614,450 CS replacement tops for canopies 6,100 16,100$
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Aquatics
Expenditure Detail
Actual Mid-Year Proposed
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Part-Time Pay 12,952$ 16,950 17,650
Unemployment Insurance - 100 100
Workers' Compensation 222 450 300
Medicare 188 250 300
Deferred Compensation 62 - -
Total Salaries/Benefits 13,424 17,750 18,350
Professional/Technical 304,094 361,500 373,150
Special Event Services 9,997 4,500 -
Recreation/Craft Supplies 7,817 8,000 4,000
Total Maint/Operations 321,908 374,000 377,150 Professional/Technical Recreation Swim Lesson $ 342,650
Other Capital Equipment 19,407 - 4,400 Free Swim 30,000 Adaptive swim assistance 500
Total Capital Outlay 19,407 - 4,400 $ 373,150
- Division Total - 354,739$ 391,750 399,900 Other Capital Equipment Lifeguard chairs
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Sports
Expenditure Detail
Actual Mid-Year Proposed
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Part-Time Pay $ 216,292 171,950 182,400
Bilingual Pay 315 1,300 1,300
Unemployment Insurance - 850 950
Workers' Compensation 3,941 4,300 2,900
Medicare 3,159 2,500 2,700
Professional/Technical
Total Salaries/Benefits 223,707 180,900 190,250 Park Supervision services $ 184,400 Youth Sports Registration 30,000
Professional/Technical 191,498 259,350 241,200 Adult League Officials 14,500 Conferences/Meetings 140 - 2,000 Youth League Auditor 3,000 Memberships - - 500 Gym floor cleaning and refinish 5,600 Facility Maint Supplies 4,413 7,000 8,000 Annual inspection of basketball courts 3,700 Uniforms 19,961 25,000 28,000 $ 241,200
Recreation/Craft Supplies 27,830 45,000 38,000
Awards/Trophies 11,042 12,600 13,600 Facility Maintenance Supplies Gym maintenance and youth league supplies
Total Maint/Operations 254,884 348,950 331,300
Uniforms
Other Capital Equipment 9,866 24,000 30,200 Staff & youth sports uniforms Total Capital Outlay 9,866 24,000 30,200 Other Capital Equipment Baseball field scoreboards 20,000$
- Division Total - 488,457$ 553,850 551,750 Futsal court goals 10,200 30,200$
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Instructional Classes
Expenditure Detail
Actual Mid-Year Proposed
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Part-Time Pay 159,121$ 257,200 154,100
Bilingual Pay 420 1,300 900
Unemployment Insurance - 1,300 800
Workers' Compensation 2,497 6,550 2,450
Medicare 2,318 3,750 2,250
Deferred Compensation 333 - -
Total Salaries/Benefits 164,689 270,100 160,500
Printing/Reproduction 4,183 6,000 6,000
Recreation/Craft Supplies 50,024 74,600 49,000
Contract Class Instructors 51,518 51,000 51,000
Recreation Excursion 30,882 37,400 20,000
Food 9,896 9,700 2,500
Recreation/Craft Supplies
Total Maint/Operations 146,503 178,700 128,500 Arts/craft supplies, toys, instructional supplies - Division Total - 311,192$ 448,800 289,000 Contract Class Instructors Contract instructors for instructional classes
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Facilities
Expenditure Detail
Actual Mid-Year Proposed
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Part-Time Pay 237,555$ 267,500 278,650
Bilingual Pay 1,068 850 850
Unemployment Insurance - 1,350 1,400
Workers' Compensation 3,862 6,800 4,400
Medicare 3,473 3,900 4,100
Deferred Compensation - - -
Total Salaries/Benefits 245,958 280,400 289,400
Professional/Technical 12,755 8,000 11,000
Equipment Maint Supplies 2,695 3,900 6,900
Household Supplies 7,521 8,250 10,250
Equipment Maint Services - 4,000 6,000
Food 6,812 5,500 5,500
Total Maint/Operations 29,783 29,650 39,650 Professional/Technical Facility use services
Other Capital Equipment 15,557 - 8,000
Equipment Maintenance Supplies
Total Capital Outlay 15,557 - 8,000 Existing equipment maintenance/supplies - Division Total - 291,298$ 310,050 337,050 Other Capital Equipment Plaza auditorium blinds
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Paramount Education Partnership Program
Expenditure Detail
Actual Mid-Year Proposed
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Part-Time Pay 125,048$ 141,700 130,950
Bilingual Pay 1,050 1,300 1,300
Unemployment Insurance - 750 700
Workers' Compensation 2,072 3,600 2,050
Medicare 1,832 2,100 1,950
Deferred Compensation - - -
Total Salaries/Benefits 130,002 149,450 136,950
Professional/Technical 5,500 8,000 8,000
Equipment Maint Supplies - - -
Special Event Services 12,759 15,000 12,000
Recreation/Craft Supplies 21,495 19,400 19,400
Contract Class Instructors - - -
Recreation Excursions 5,042 4,650 -
Food 3,838 6,300 3,650
Total Maint/Operations 48,634 53,350 43,050 Special Event Services PEP Appreciation Event
Other Capital Equipment 1,581 18,000 10,000
Recreation/Craft Supplies
Total Capital Outlay 1,581 18,000 10,000 SLC supplies
- Division Total - 180,217$ 220,800 190,000 Other Capital Equipment Art mural at Spane Learning Center
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Senior Services
Expenditure Detail
Actual Mid-Year Proposed
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Regular Salaries $ 107,949 111,500 99,250
Part-Time Pay 138,399 145,750 161,250
Longevity Pay 2,500 - -
Leave Cash-Out 1,659 4,750 -
Bilingual Pay 2,195 2,200 2,200
Cellphone Allowance 600 600 600
Health Insurance 41,726 45,500 43,750
Life Insurance 261 250 250
Disability Insurance 1,176 700 650
Unemployment Insurance - 1,350 1,350
Workers' Compensation 4,398 6,700 4,100
Medicare 3,582 3,850 3,850
Pers 22,607 27,900 21,700
Deferred Compensation 700 700 700
Other Retirement Benefit - POB 22,540 21,500 18,300
Dental Insurance 1,762 1,900 1,900
Vision Insurance 290 350 350 Printing/Reproduction
Flyers, home delivery, special events
Total Salaries/Benefits 352,344 375,500 360,200
Professional/Technical
Printing/Reproduction 5,948 7,000 9,000 Senior program lunch services $ 55,400 Professional/Technical 56,949 73,900 69,400 Pathways Senior Safety Training 5,000 Equipment Maint Supplies 4,947 5,000 5,000 Laundry services 9,000 Comm Promo Supplies 37,834 45,000 42,500 $ 69,400
Other Operational/Mntc. Supplies (Bingo) (8,252) - -
Contract Class Instructors 24,340 30,500 60,300 Community Promotion Supplies Recreation Excursions 12,087 25,000 15,000 Senior special event supplies 40,000$ Food-Senior Citizen 12,766 13,400 22,400 SELA Senior Ball 2,500 42,500$
Total Maint/Operations 146,619 199,800 223,600
Contract Class Instructors
Other Capital Equipment 6,963 - - Senior program services Total Capital Outlay 6,963 - - Food-Senior Citizen Program Coffee supplies 15,400$
- Division Total - 505,926$ 575,300 583,800 Senior celebration meals 7,000 125 22,400$
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Community Transportation
Professional/Technical
Expenditure Detail Long Beach Transit contract $ 548,600 Taxi system 40,000
Taxi Services-Ride Fare 82,500
Actual Mid-Year Proposed Taxi Services-Ride Dispatch Fee 11,600 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 $ 682,700
Printing/Reproduction $ 685 2,000 2,000 Recreation Excursions Professional/Technical 563,715 853,150 682,700 Day camp excursions 15,000$ Recreation Excursions 73,467 82,350 53,650 PEP excursions 1,000 Pathfinders Excursions 1,500
Total Maint/Operations 637,867 937,500 738,350 Adaptive Excursions 4,250 Senior excursions 9,900
- Division Total - 637,867$ 937,500 738,350 City excursions 22,000 53,650$
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PUBLIC WORKS
Organizational Chart
Public Safety Department Position Summary:

Proposed Change
Full-Time Positions FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 + or (-) Public Works Director 1 1 1 1 -
Assistant Public Works Director 1 1 1 1 -
Water Superintendent 1 1 1 1 -
Project/Program Manager 1 1 1 1 -
Public Works Operations Manager 1 1 1 1 -
Water Supervisor 1 1 1 1 -
Maintenance Supervisor 2 2 2 2 -
Management Analyst 1 1 1 1 -
Warehouse Attendant 1 1 1 1 -
Senior Maintenance Worker * 6 7 7 7 -
Senior Water Operator 3 3 3 3 -
Administrative Assistant 1 1 1 1 -
Maintenance Worker 8 8 8 8 -
Water Operator (1-Frozen) 4 5 5 5 -
Water Quality Specialist (Frozen) - 1 1 1 -
Office Assistant II 1 1 1 1 -
Total Number of Full-Time Positions 33 36 36 36 -
Part-Time Positions
Total Number of Hours 52,000 46,800 53,558 53,558 -
* Underfilling (1) Senior Maintenance Worker with Maintenance Worker FY 2026-27

POSITION SUMMARY
Public Works
Administration
Engineering Maintenance
Facility Landscape Vehicle Road
Water
Production Distribution Customer
Service
Sustainability
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Department Narrative
The Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining all City-owned facilities, substructures, streets, and land. The department maintains 72 miles of streets and alleys, a fleet of about 75 vehicles and over 100 pieces of major equipment, 3 water production sites, 126 miles of water distribution and transmission lines, 7,500 water meters, approximately 71 acres of parkland and landscaped traffic medians, approximately 12,000 trees and 9 City facilities. [51-11] PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION
The Administration Division sets policies and standards for the upkeep, maintenance, and repair of all public infrastructure improvements and systems, including water production and delivery, road maintenance, park and building maintenance, vehicle and equipment maintenance, and contract management. The Division prepares and monitors the department's budget and performance standards and prepares special reports for the City Council and the Public Works Commission. The Division establishes goals, policies, and procedures; provides long range public works planning; and conducts employee safety training. The Division also coordinates the department's response to over 2,000 citizen requests each year.
[51-21] FACILITY MAINTENANCE
The Facility Maintenance Division maintains approximately 130,000 square feet of building space, including structures at City Hall, Paramount Park, Progress Park, Spane Park, the City Maintenance Yard, Firehouse Activity Center, Dills Park, Orange Splash Zone, All-American Park, six public fountains, one public swimming pool and various art pieces throughout the City. The Division performs all of the City's routine carpentry work including the installation of doors, windows and walls; fabrication of signs; construction of structures for special City events, such as stages and booths; construction of small storage and utility sheds; painting of all City buildings; repair of ceilings and roofs; and restoration of office furniture.

The Division also repairs and maintains the City's radio, public address, air conditioning, heating, lighting and plumbing systems. The Division is also responsible for daily removal of graffiti city wide.

The Division repairs plumbing leaks and cleans clogged sewer lines and eliminates other plumbing problems for the City's 35 restrooms and 50 drinking fountains. In addition, on a daily basis, the Division monitors the chemical composition of the water at City pools and checks for malfunctioning equipment at City pools and fountains.
[51-22] LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
The Landscape Maintenance Division maintains 50 acres of park turf and 15 acres of landscaped traffic medians, setbacks and other areas. The maintenance of these areas requires edging, irrigation, mowing, aerating and fertilization of turf. Additionally, trash, leaves and graffiti are removed from parks 130
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on a daily basis. In an average year, this division plants 3,500 shrubs, sows 1,500 pounds of grass seed, spreads 6,600 pounds of fertilizer and sprays 50 gallons of insecticide and herbicide.

The Division is also responsible for monitoring the City's tree trimming and median mowing contracts, maintenance of all trees located in City parks, and installing and replacing over 50 street banners each year to advertise major community events.
[51-23] VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
The Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Division is responsible for maintaining more than 85 vehicles and 100 pieces of major equipment. The Division, through on-site outsourcing, will perform approximately 150 tune-ups, 400 lube and oil changes, 25 brake jobs, 3 major engine repairs, 100 tire repairs and 50 battery installations.
[51-24] SUSTAINABILITY
With the adoption of the City's first Climate Action Plan (CAP), the Sustainability Division's goal is to use the CAP's adopted strategies to create a more sustainable and climate adaptive community. The Sustainability Division will implement programs and activities designed in alignment with the City's sustainability goals. The Sustainability Division will work to integrate its objectives within the Public Works Department's existing duties and standards for the upkeep, maintenance, and repair of all public infrastructure improvements and systems, including water production and delivery, road maintenance, park and building maintenance, and contract management. The Sustainability Division prepares reports to be presented at the City Council and Public Works Commission meetings. This Division will also oversee the implementation of all environmental programs, including but not limited to those required by CalRecycle such as SB1383, AB1826, AB341, AB939, among others. [52-21] ROAD MAINTENANCE
The Road Maintenance Division maintains the City's 72 miles of streets and alleys. It is also responsible for monitoring the street sweeping contract with California Street Maintenance and the sewer and storm drain maintenance with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. The Division prepares designated streets for slurry seal, patches potholes and makes minor street repairs. Each year, the Division spreads 500 tons of asphalt on City streets; sweeps streets for special events; applies 1,000 gallons of paint to mark 32,000 linear feet of curbs, crosswalks and other street markings; repairs or replaces over 500 street and traffic signs; and pours 150 cubic yards of concrete for replacement sidewalk curbs gutters and driveway aprons.

The Division grades parkland areas; pumps flooded streets; manages the contract with the City of Santa Fe Springs for the maintenance of the City's 52 signalized intersections; and supervises sidewalk, curb and gutter contracts. The Division responds to more than 750 citizen inquiries regarding street and sidewalk repairs and removal of debris from the public right-of-way. 131
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[52-22] ENGINEERING
The City's engineering services are provided through a contractual arrangement with Wildan Associates. The Division provides engineering services to all City departments which includes general engineering, assistance with development of grant applications, administration of assessment districts and traffic engineering studies. In addition, the Division processes approximately 10 parcel and tract maps during the year which are required by private development. This Division also coordinates updating the house numbering map and the zoning map.

The Division provides, through an agreement with the Los Angeles County Engineer, inspection services for industrial wastes and also updates all public right-of-way substructure maps to record any new additions or deletions to the underground master plan. In addition, the division is responsible for Stormwater management utilizing both consulting services for inspections and plan preparation as well as participation in regional watershed group programs. This division also oversees the Solid Waste and recycling program requirements.
[52-23] WATER PRODUCTION
The Water Production Division maintains the City's metered connections to the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) water supply and operates the City's water wells which extract water from underground aquifers. The Division's three active wells will extract approximately 5,900-acre feet of ground water or approximately 95% of the water used by municipal water customers. The two MWD connections will supply approximately 200-acre feet or about 5% of the water sold to customers. All five water production facilities are checked daily. The Division also monitors the quality of water by collecting and analyzing samples on a regular basis. For example, 900 bacti samples will be checked for potentially dangerous bacteria and 900 general physical samples will be checked for pH (acidity/alkalinity), color, taste and suspended particles. Any conditions likely to create potential problems are corrected immediately. The Division also conducts cross-connection control inspections. These inspections are designed to prevent the entrance of contaminated or hazardous material into the City's water system from private consumer's lines.
[52-24] WATER DISTRIBUTION
The Water Distribution Division maintains 126 miles of water lines which make up the City's water transmission and distribution system. This system carries water from the City wells and from the Metropolitan Water District connections to City residences and businesses. Annually, the Division repairs approximately 150 system leaks, repairs and paints 1,000 fire hydrants, installs approximately 20 fire hydrants, paints all valve lids and air vacs and installs approximately 50 new water services. In addition, the Division opens and closes more than 1,000 main line valves once each year to ensure their free movement and opens the City's 1,000 fire hydrants once each year to remove sediment from the water lines. The Division also tests fire hydrants for proper levels of fire flow and assists the County Fire Department and land developers with fire flow.
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[52-25] WATER CUSTOMER SERVICE
The Customer Service Division reads and maintains 7,500 water meters which records the amount of water each customer uses. This year, over 42,900 water meter readings will be taken, approximately 500 meters will be replaced, and more than 100 meters will be tested and repaired. Approximately 1,500 service connections and terminations will be made and more than 600 customer inquiries regarding service delivery will be handled. In addition, the Customer Service Division assists the Water Production Division with the production of water, the maintenance of water wells and water connection valves and the monitoring of water quality.
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Fiscal Year 2025-26 Summary of Notable Accomplishments
• In partnership with TreePeople, the City hosted four planting events that cumulatively supported the installation of over 25 trees
• Hosted five community events related to organics recycling (SB 1383), including education about best practices for composting
• Earned a Gold Level Award from the Gateway Cities Energy Action Award for the City’s Sustainability Program
• Completed the City’s first Energy Resilience Action Plan (ERAP), which serves as a roadmap for near-term to long-term energy resilience strategies • Distributed 100 fruit trees to residents at this year’s Earth Day Event • Completed construction of Well 16 and is fully operational, reducing the City’s primary reliance on imported water and enhancing the City’s water system reliability. • Completed the Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) Update, which ensures long-term water supply reliability for existing and future demand.
• Established public space design standards approved by the City Council to reflect the City’s branding standards.
• Completed several notable capital improvement projects, including the following:
• Dills Park community orchard
• Civic Center fountain and parking lot
• Progress Park Plaza exterior improvement
• West Santa Ana Branch (WSAB) bikeway trail, Phase II, Section 1 • Median enhancements on Downey Ave. and Rosecrans Ave
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Goals/Objectives for Upcoming
• Complete a citywide sidewalk assessment, including city park walkways. • Complete the street signage and speed limit evaluation near schools. • Continue with the cityside median improvement project for major arterials. • Continue to expand the City’s tree canopy throughout residential and industrial neighborhoods. • Expand educational opportunities for residents to learn about organics recycling (SB1383), including composting education.
• Pursue opportunities that will support the expansion of EV charging stations accessible to the public.
• Evaluate and adjust street sweeping schedules where conditions of overlap in service day with solid waste services exist.
• Pursue grant funding opportunities that support our capital projects and the replacement of aging equipment throughout various facilities
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Department Performance Measures
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Public Works Administration
Expenditure Detail
Actual Mid-Year Proposed
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Regular Salaries $ 679,026 745,550 791,050
Longevity Pay 2,000 - -
Leave Cash-Out 5,551 15,550 17,850
Bilingual Pay 4,020 3,850 4,500 Printing/Reproduction
Cellphone Allowance 2,325 3,000 3,000 Blueprint reproduction Transportation Allowance 3,600 3,600 3,600
Health Insurance 192,026 209,600 238,850 Professional/Technical Life Insurance 1,636 1,600 1,700 Water administrative reimbursement $ 850,000 Disability Insurance 7,363 4,650 4,950 Decommissioning of monitoring wells 60,000 Unemployment Insurance - 3,900 4,100 Water service legal fees 56,000 Workers' Compensation 10,900 9,350 16,050 Lobbying services for bikeway trail 5,000 Medicare 10,066 11,200 11,900 Meas M Bond trustee fee 3,300 Pers 133,315 179,700 218,900 Meas M Bond Cont. Disclosure 2,250 Deferred Compensation 4,199 4,200 4,200 $ 976,550
Pers Contributions (GASB 68) - 100,000 100,000
Other Benefit Contribution - POB 112,661 143,150 145,200 Financial services Dental Insurance 7,602 11,150 8,900 Water department financial audit Vision Insurance 1,717 1,850 1,850
Engineer Services
Total Salaries/Benefits 1,178,007 1,451,900 1,576,600 Water on-call engineering 40,000$ Water Resources Development Act 50,000
Cellular Services 4,777 5,200 5,000 90,000$
Printing/Reproduction 231 5,000 5,000
Office Supplies 4,360 8,500 8,500 Conferences/Meetings
Professional/Technical 888,896 1,096,000 976,550 State required continuing education 4,000$ Financial Services 4,000 4,000 4,000 Education reimbursement 1,800 Engineer Services 84,967 100,000 90,000 Miscellaneous conferences 3,200 Rent/Lease of Equipment 8,473 7,900 7,900 9,000$
Conferences/Meetings 4,232 6,800 9,000
Memberships 21,589 23,200 23,700 Memberships
Principal Payments - - 150,000 Gateway IRMWP JPA 15,000$ Interest Payments - - 448,650 Southeast Water Coalition 7,500 Bad Debt Expense 8,125 40,000 40,000 MMASC 600
Equipment Maint Supplies 1,000 - 1,000 American Public Works Association 300 Uniforms 7,796 6,050 11,700 American Water Works Assocation 300 Safety Services/Supplies 4,606 4,800 5,500 23,700$
Hazardous Waste Supplies 21,815 36,000 36,000
Vehicle Maint Services - 500 500 Principal & Interest Payments Meas M Bond
Total Maint/Operations 1,063,867 1,344,950 1,823,000
Hazardous Waste Supplies
- Division Total - 2,241,874$ 2,796,850 3,399,600 Hazardous waste removal, absorbent, steel drums, containment booms 136
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Facility Maintenance
Expenditure Detail
Actual Mid-Year Proposed
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Regular Salaries $ 426,389 $ 461,900 $ 489,550
Part-Time Pay 253,126 299,600 311,550
Full-Time Overtime 24,900 42,000 42,000
Longevity Pay 1,500 2,500 2,000
Leave Cash-Out 27,913 13,550 13,700
Bilingual Pay 2,493 2,600 2,600
Cellphone Allowance 2,875 3,000 3,000
Certifications - - 2,400
Health Insurance 169,419 180,550 202,700
Life Insurance 1,048 1,000 1,050
Disability Insurance 4,103 2,900 3,050
Unemployment Insurance - 4,150 4,350 Facility Maintenance Supplies Workers' Compensation 43,798 62,550 64,350 Lumber, windows, fences, building repairs, paint, Medicare 10,710 12,000 12,550 general maintenance, furniture projects, pool Pers 67,213 93,950 116,950 supplies, electrical and plumbing supplies, Deferred Compensation 3,388 4,200 4,200 vandalism repairs Other Retirement Benefit - POB 87,991 89,200 90,200
Dental Insurance 8,435 11,150 8,900 Household Supplies
Vision Insurance 1,742 1,850 1,850 Paper products, janitorial supplies Total Salaries/Benefits 1,137,043 1,288,650 1,376,950 Graffiti Supplies Paint and paint supplies, sandblasting, cleaning
Nuisance Abatement 5,000 - 5,000 compounds
Rent/Lease of Equipment 24,903 - 10,000
Conferences/Meetings 2,494 11,000 11,000 Facility Maintenance Services Memberships - 500 500 Emergency repairs $ 210,000
Facility Maint Supplies 318,882 275,000 285,000 HVAC Services 60,000 Household Supplies 57,591 57,000 57,000 Miscellaneous repairs 50,000 Uniforms 10,955 9,700 12,000 Progress Plaza wall/stucco repair 40,000 Graffiti Supplies 116,120 130,000 130,000 Lighting/electrical services 30,000 Facility Maint Services 601,711 591,300 594,200 Fence repairs 30,000 Janitorial Services 170,254 231,000 242,550 Plumbing services 25,000 Small Tools/Instruments 1,054 2,000 2,500 Fountain services 15,000 Facility Flags 10,000 - 10,000 Repl of gate motors at Yard 15,000 Pool services 15,000
Total Maint/Operations 1,303,964 1,322,500 1,359,750 Door/Gate repairs 15,000 Roof repairs 45,000
Other Capital Equipment 49,039 - - Pest control 23,200
Vehicles 61,368 - - Elevator maintenance/permits 11,000 Community Center kitchen services 4,000
Total Capital Outlay 110,407 - - Gym equipment services 2,000 Fire protection services 2,000
- Division Total - 2,551,414$ $ 2,611,150 2,736,700$ Generator permits/services 2,000 $ 594,200 137
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Landscape Maintenance
Expenditure Detail
Actual Mid-Year Proposed
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Regular Salaries $ 529,721 588,650 588,250
Part-Time Pay 473,989 539,500 561,100
Full-Time Overtime 54,342 57,000 57,000 Professional/Technical Longevity Pay 3,000 1,000 - Citywide landscape maintenance $ 1,081,500 Leave Cash-Out 31,693 14,900 12,650 Medians & Vines maintenance 463,500 Bilingual Pay 2,135 2,100 3,450 General tree maintenance 329,600 Cellphone Allowance 3,950 4,200 4,800 Specialized tree trimming 298,700 Health Insurance 221,669 269,700 240,850 Median landscape maintenance 275,000 Life Insurance 1,281 1,250 1,250 Emergency landscape services 100,000 Disability Insurance 5,710 3,650 3,650 Emergency median landscape services 100,000 Unemployment Insurance 10 6,050 6,150 Tree trimming 85,490 Workers' Compensation 64,482 101,050 91,400 Adopt-A-Highway services 78,750 Medicare 15,601 17,550 17,800 Emergency tree maintenance 29,870 Pers 87,807 124,250 133,800 Tree replacements 29,870
Deferred Compensation 6,542 7,200 7,200 Landscape Mntc / Tree Assessments 55,000 Other Retirement Benefit - POB 108,341 113,050 108,000 Weed abatement / Pest Control 44,300 Dental Insurance 9,870 14,850 12,600 Irrigation system security 12,000 Vision Insurance 2,131 2,450 2,450 In-Kind Services for Paramount Library 8,000 Playground audit 8,000
Total Salaries/Benefits 1,622,274 1,868,400 1,852,400 Salud Park artificial turf maintenance 5,000 $ 3,004,580
Professional/Technical 2,593,864 2,953,300 3,004,580
Rent/Lease of Equipment 5,669 - 4,000 Rent/Lease of Equipment Conferences/Meetings 273 3,000 9,000 Pick-up truck
Memberships - 1,000 1,200
Uniforms 15,446 20,000 20,000 Landscape Supplies
Landscape Supplies 260,175 261,000 238,500 Miscellaneous landscape supplies $ 85,000 Small Tools/Instruments 5,413 10,000 10,000 Special project landscape supplies 60,000 Trees/plants-new/replacement 45,000
Total Maint/Operations 2,880,840 3,248,300 3,287,280 Ballfield supplies 12,500 Irrigation supplies 23,000
Vehicles 13,888 250,000 375,000 Playground supplies (reflect actual costs) 10,000 Trash can replacement-parks 3,000
Total Capital Outlay 13,888 250,000 375,000 $ 238,500
- Division Total - 4,517,002$ 5,366,700 5,514,680 Vehicles Bucket truck
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Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance
Expenditure Detail
Rent/Lease of Equipment
Actual Mid-Year Proposed Enterprise Vehicle Replacement Program FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Gasoline/Diesel Fuel
Rent/Lease of Equipment 393,822$ 431,000 431,000 Fleet fuel Gasoline/Diesel Fuel 124,777 120,000 120,000
Vehicle Maint Services 477,573 430,850 430,850 Vehicle Maintenance Services Fleet maintenance services $ 395,000
Total Maint/Operations 996,172 981,850 981,850 On-call services 15,500 Car Wash Services 10,000
- Division Total - 996,172$ 981,850 981,850 Emergency repairs 10,350 $ 430,850
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Actual Mid-Year Proposed
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Regular Salaries $ 98,188 106,400 116,150
Part-Time Pay 26,257 27,600 31,600
Bilingual Pay 420 450 450
Cellphone Allowance 600 600 600
Health Insurance 43,551 46,900 52,350 Professional/Technical Life Insurance 234 250 250 Solid waste consulting svcs $ 60,000 Disability Insurance 1,056 700 750 Sustainability consulting svcs 70,000 Unemployment Insurance - 700 750 SB1383 recordkeeping software 25,000 Workers' Compensation 766 1,700 900 SB1383 organics outreach consulting 18,000 Medicare 1,740 2,000 2,200 $ 173,000
Pers 20,011 26,500 33,150
Deferred Compensation - 700 700 Environmental Services
Pers Contributions (GASB 68) - 25,000 25,000 Residential food waste program subsidy$ 197,000 Other Retirement Benefit - POB 15,445 20,400 21,300 Workshops and programs 5,000 Dental Insurance 1,763 1,900 1,900 $ 202,000
Vision Insurance 290 350 350
Stormwater Management
Total Salaries/Benefits 210,321 262,150 288,400 NPDES consultant services $ 75,000 Los Cerritos MS4 Watershed Mgmt Plan 75,000
Printing/Reproduction 331 5,000 8,000 LA River MS4 Watershed Mgmt Plan 45,000 Professional/Technical 75,145 113,000 173,000 Greater Harbor toxics TMDL 25,000 Environmental Services 99,435 202,000 202,000 MS4 annual permit fees 27,000 Stormwater Management 179,578 222,100 247,000 $ 247,000 Conferences/Meetings 1,954 6,000 6,000
Memberships 245 2,000 2,000 Sustainability Supplies
Sustainability Supplies 10,881 86,150 126,150 Outreach supplies 87,000$ Organics Program supplies 18,000
Total Maint/Operations 367,569 636,250 764,150 Climate Action Plan Implementation 8,650 Arbor Day Workshop 5,000
- Division Total - 577,890$ $ 898,400 1,052,550$ Sustainablilty Cup (CalRecycle) 7,500 $ 126,150
Sustainability
Expenditure Detail
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Road Maintenance
Expenditure Detail
Actual Mid-Year Proposed
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Regular Salaries $ 263,208 $ 279,800 $ 297,850
Part-Time Pay 110,118 106,850 111,100
Full-Time Overtime 27,195 42,000 42,000
Longevity Pay 500 - 500
Leave Cash-Out 710 7,500 6,350
Bilingual Pay 1,680 1,700 1,700
Cellphone Allowance 2,400 2,400 2,400
Certifications - - 1,800
Health Insurance 108,495 119,800 126,650
Life Insurance 636 600 650
Disability Insurance 2,862 1,750 1,850
Unemployment Insurance - 2,250 2,350
Workers' Compensation 24,012 36,250 33,900
Medicare 6,043 6,400 6,700
Pers 35,971 50,900 65,000
Deferred Compensation 2,500 3,200 3,200 Rent / Lease of Equipment Other Retirement Benefit - POB 54,592 53,800 54,800 Misc. equipment rental Dental Insurance 6,693 7,450 7,450
Vision Insurance 1,161 1,250 1,250 Street Maintenance Supplies Asphalt, concrete, road signs, base rock, paint,
Total Salaries/Benefits 648,776 723,900 767,500 sand, road spill absorbent, barricades, etc.

Rent/Lease of Equipment 59,078 5,200 5,200 Traffic Safety Supplies Conferences/Meetings 1,000 - 3,000 Traffic signs and miscellaneous repairs Memberships 298 1,000 1,000
Electricity 125,700 125,000 141,150 Street Maintenance Services Water 304,558 250,000 272,500 Sidewalk concrete repair 465,000$ Gasoline/Diesel Fuel 12,859 24,300 24,300 Citywide sidewalk repairs 60,000 Uniforms 5,883 7,450 7,450 Thermoplastic school crosswalks 75,000 Street Maint Supplies 69,047 93,400 93,400 Meridians netting 25,000 Traffic Safety Supplies 57,223 75,000 75,000 Catch basin maintenance 72,000 Street Maint Services 620,231 855,500 1,013,200 Catch basin cleanout program 151,000 Traffic Safety Equip Maint 251,475 225,000 225,000 Annual pothole/street improvement 75,000 Small Tools/Instruments 222 2,000 2,500 Annual street legend improvement 60,000 Roadkill removal 25,000
Total Maint/Operations 1,506,574 1,664,850 1,863,700$ Cart retrieval services 5,200 1,013,200$
Other Capital Equipment 8,771 - -
Traffic Safety Equipment Maintenance
Total Capital Outlay 8,771 - - Miscellaneous repairs 150,000$ Signal maintenance contract 65,000
- Division Total - 2,164,121$ 2,388,750$ 2,631,200$ State signal maintenance 10,000 225,000$
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Professional/Technical
Engineering Industrial waste 45,000$
I-710 freeway study 25,000
Expenditure Detail 605/91 freeway study 20,000
LA County services 3,000
Gateway Cities Alondra St study 10,350
Actual Mid-Year Proposed Street light assessment 2,000
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 $ 105,350
Professional/Technical 131,127$ 132,350 105,350 Engineering Services Engineering Services 691,463 744,235 792,735 General engineering $ 400,000 Metro Southeast Gateway Engr 152,385
Total Maint/Operations 822,590 876,585 898,085 Traffic engineering 75,000 CIP Management Services 65,000
- Division Total - 822,590$ 876,585 898,085 Pavement mgmt system upgrade 58,500 GIS system 20,000
Parcel/tract maps 10,000
Miscellaneous design 10,000
Assessment district 1,850
$ 792,735
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Water Production
Expenditure Detail
Actual Mid-Year Proposed
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Regular Salaries $ 227,654 $ 260,050 $ 282,450
Part-Time Pay 60,694 78,700 94,800
Full-Time Overtime 2,530 - -
Longevity Pay - 500 2,500
Leave Cash-Out 1,784 4,600 6,750
Bilingual Pay 1,819 2,250 3,150 Professional/Technical
Cellphone Allowance 1,200 1,800 1,800 SCADA system maintenance $ 55,000 Certifications - - 5,550 SCADA system connectivity svc 35,000 Health Insurance 70,548 83,150 90,900 Well #16 SCADA integration 40,000 Life Insurance 503 550 600 Well #16 troubleshooting 97,000 Disability Insurance 2,264 1,650 1,800 I-Bank annual fee (Well 15) 9,900 Unemployment Insurance - 1,750 2,000 I-Bank annual fee (Well 16) 16,750 Workers' Compensation 16,543 29,600 29,650 Backflow software maintenance 3,000 Medicare 4,371 5,050 5,700 $ 256,650
Pers 41,593 59,650 75,800
Deferred Compensation 1,400 2,150 2,150 Conference/Meetings Pers Contributions (GASB 68) - 42,800 42,800 Water certification education - state required Other Retirement Benefit - POB - 50,150 52,500
Dental Insurance 2,344 5,600 3,150 Memberships
Vision Insurance 744 950 950 Central Basin association dues Total Salaries/Benefits 435,991 630,950 705,000 Principal Payments I-Bank (Well 15) $ 188,850
Telephone/Internet Services 12,914 13,400 13,400 I-Bank (Well 16) 181,750 Cellular Services 1,861 4,700 2,500 $ 370,600
Office Supplies 210 500 500
Publications - 250 250 Interest Payments
Professional/Technical 103,363 243,550 256,650 I-Bank (Well 15) $ 105,950 Mileage Reimbursement - 100 300 I-Bank (Well 16) 166,000 Conferences/Meetings 732 4,000 6,000 $ 271,950
Memberships 5,576 8,100 10,000
Electricity 440,381 350,000 395,150 Operation Maintenance Supplies Natural Gas 6,435 30,000 31,200 Chemicals and misc parts for Principal Payments - 359,200 370,600 treatment equipment $ 240,000 Interest Payments 214,279 283,550 271,950 Chlorine, engine oil, fittings, misc parts 60,000 Depreciation - 350,000 - $ 300,000
Gasoline/Diesel Fuel 6,257 9,900 9,900
Uniforms 4,288 6,150 6,150 Testing Services
Operation Maint Supplies 211,760 280,000 300,000 State-mandated water sampling $ 62,000 Testing Services 68,272 70,000 80,000 Groundwater testing 18,000 Operation Maint Services 74,075 185,000 185,000 $ 80,000 Small Tools/Instruments 2,920 2,000 2,000
Ground/Purchased Water 5,016,064 2,938,050 3,251,940 Ground/Purchase Water Groundwater assessment $ 2,544,000
Total Maint/Operations 6,169,387 5,138,450 5,193,490 Imported water 295,740 Reclaimed water 276,500
Computer Equipment 7,945 - - Imported water - MET capacity charge 50,750 Imported water - water service charge 33,200
Total Capital Outlay 7,945 - - State Water Board permit and fees 36,000 Watermaster 9,000
- Division Total - 6,613,323$ 5,769,400 5,898,490 San District Sewer Surcharge 6,750 143 $ 3,251,940
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Water Distribution
Expenditure Detail
Actual Mid-Year Proposed
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Regular Salaries $ 317,091 $ 352,400 $ 384,750
Full-Time Overtime 52,359 50,000 50,000
Standby Overtime 37,493 35,000 35,000
Longevity Pay - 2,500 1,000
Leave Cash-Out 24,911 8,650 11,750
Bilingual Pay 2,203 1,350 1,350
Cellphone Allowance 2,375 2,400 2,400
Certifications - - 6,500
Health Insurance 129,868 152,000 159,300
Life Insurance 864 700 850
Disability Insurance 3,889 2,100 2,400
Unemployment Insurance - 2,300 2,450
Workers' Compensation 22,191 36,050 34,650
Medicare 6,132 6,600 7,050
Pers 56,684 79,550 100,200
Deferred Compensation 2,050 2,800 2,800
Pers Contributions (GASB 68) - 48,600 48,600
Other Retirement Benefit - POB - 68,050 70,650
Dental Insurance 3,694 7,450 3,700
Vision Insurance 1,349 1,250 1,250
Total Salaries/Benefits 663,153 859,750 926,650
Office Supplies 16 200 200 Conferences/Meetings
Rent/Lease of Equipment - 1,000 1,000 Water certification education - state required Conferences/Meetings 730 4,050 4,050
Principal Payments - 365,150 383,350 Principal/Interest Payments Interest Payments 498,521 421,900 513,700 AMI Principal & Interest Depreciation - 650,000 -
Gasoline/Diesel Fuel 9,542 9,400 9,400 Operation Maintenance Supplies Uniforms 3,129 7,300 5,500 Pipes, valves, fittings, backflow devices, asphalt, Operation Maint Supplies 87,152 150,000 150,000 concrete Vehicle Maint Services - 5,500 5,500
Operation Maint Services 511,883 553,000 553,000 Operation Maintenance Services Small Tools/Instruments 110 3,000 3,000 Routine and emergency repairs $ 320,000 Franchise Tax 448,180 523,200 523,200 Installation of new services/hydrants 100,000 Total Maint/Operations 1,559,263 2,693,700 2,151,900 Valve replacements 30,000 Underground services alert 3,000
- Division Total - 2,222,416$ $ 3,553,450 $ 3,078,550 Meter Leaks 100,000 $ 553,000
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Water Customer Service
Expenditure Detail
Actual Mid-Year Proposed
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Regular Salaries $ 131,743 139,050 149,000
Longevity Pay 500 - -
Leave Cash-Out 626 3,700 3,750
Bilingual Pay 1,800 1,800 1,800
Cellphone Allowance 1,200 1,200 1,200
Certifications - - 5,550
Health Insurance 39,783 44,050 46,850
Life Insurance 273 300 200
Disability Insurance 1,229 900 950
Unemployment Insurance - 750 800
Workers' Compensation 8,212 12,400 11,800
Medicare 2,089 2,150 2,300
Pers 18,165 12,100 32,700
Deferred Compensation 1,400 1,400 1,400
Pers Contributions (GASB 68) - 18,000 18,000
Other Retirement Benefit - POB - 26,900 27,550
Dental Insurance 779 3,750 950
Vision Insurance 495 650 650
Total Salaries/Benefits 208,294 269,100 305,450
Printing/Reproduction 4,879 3,000 3,000 Printing/Reproduction Office Supplies - 100 100 Annual Consumer Confidence Report Professional/Technical - 10,000 10,000
Conferences/Meetings 771 2,000 2,000 Professional/Technical Gasoline/Diesel Fuel 5,077 8,800 8,800 Residential Turf Replacement Program Uniforms 1,614 3,500 3,500
Operation Maint Supplies 47,189 116,000 226,000 Conferences/Meetings Vehicle Maint Services - 2,000 2,000 Water certification education - state required Operation Maint Services - 1,000 1,000
Small Tools/Instruments - 800 800 Operation Maintenance Supplies AMI meter installation purchase 111,000 $
Total Maint/Operations 59,530 147,200 257,200 AMI tools and equipment 80,000 Meter boxes and vaults 25,000
- Division Total - 267,824$ 416,300 562,650 Vault lids (replacement) 10,000 $ 226,000
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CAPITAL

IMPROVEMENT

PROJECTS
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City of Paramount, CA Capital Projects
Summary
The City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a plan of capital projects approved by the City Council.

Capital expenditures represent investments to acquire, improve, or maintain long-term assets such as land, buildings, streets, and equipment. The current CIP includes projects related to community services facilities, public safety facilities, streets and roads, and technology.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT SUMMARY BY TYPE
Funding Source Water
Streets
Sidewalks &
Signals
Park /
Landscape Misc. Sustainability
Total Capital
Improvemen
ts
Capital Project Fund
112 Capital Project Fund $ - $ - $ 235,000 $ 764,000 $ - $ 999,000 Special Revenue Funds
211 Community Development Block Grant - 600,000 - - - 600,000 227 SB1 - Road Mntc. & Repair Act (RMRA) - 1,209,600 - - - 1,209,600 231 Proposition A Transit Tax - - - 881,000 - 881,000
232 Proposition C Transit Tax - 800,000 - - - 800,000
233 Measure R Transit Tax - 255,280 - - - 255,280
234 Measure M Transit Tax - 1,079,000 - - - 1,079,000
236 Measure M Bond - 4,575,000 - - - 4,575,000
289 Measure W Safe Clean Water - 664,000 - - 1,730,000 2,394,000 292 Public Art Fee - - - 165,000 - 165,000
296 EPA - - - - 2,000,000 2,000,000
296 Metro Transit Authority - 2,000,000 - - - 2,000,000 Subtotal - Special Revenue Funds - 11,182,880 - 1,046,000 3,730,000 15,958,880 Proprietary Funds
511 Paramount Municipal Water 503,000 - - - 50,000 553,000 Subtotal - Proprietary Funds 503,000 - - - 50,000 553,000 Total All Funds $ 503,000 $ 11,182,880 $ 235,000 $ 1,810,000 $ 3,780,000 $17,510,880 Verify CIP Worksheet
Water, $503,000
Streets, Sidewalks, & Signals,
$11,182,880
Park / Landscape, $235,000
Miscellaneous, $1,810,000
Sustainability, $3,780,000
Water Streets, Sidewalks, & Signals Park / Landscape Miscellaneous Sustainability 149
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NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Proposed Funding Funding
Project Name and Description Budget Source Amount
Water Improvements

1. Well 16 Shade Sails (WT03) 125,000 Water 125,000
Install shade sails at Well 16 site to minimize sun exposure of equipment and extend equipment life.

Subtotal Water Improvements $ 125,000 $ 125,000
Streets, Sidewalks, and Signals

2. Neighborhood Street Resurfacing - 2027 (9731) 1,209,600 SB1-RMRA 1,209,600 Annual street resurfacing program.

3. Alley Improvements-2027 (9734) 804,000 CDBG 600,000
Annual alley improvement program. Meas M 204,000

4. Phase 2 Median Enhancements (9735) 4,575,000 Meas M Bonds 4,575,000 Subtotal Streets, Sidewalks, and Signals $6,588,600 $6,588,600 Park/Landscape Improvements

5. Exercise Equipment Repl at Various Parks (Pk-04R) 150,000 ERF/CPF 150,000 Replace worn and aging exercise equipment at various
parks.

6. Spane Park Facility Improvement Phase 2 (Pk-07) 45,000 CPF 45,000 Phase 2 improvements which includes cabinet
replacement, doors and hardware.

7. Carpet Repl at Pmt Pk Community Center Lobby (Pk-08) 40,000 CPF 40,000 Carpet replacement at Paramount Park Community Center
lobby due to wear and tear.

Subtotal Park/Landscape Improvements $ 235,000 $ 235,000 FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget
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Proposed Funding Funding
Project Name and Description Budget Source Amount
Miscellaneous Improvements

8. Carpet Repl at Yard/CS Lobby & Conference Rm (Mi-01) 40,000 CPF 40,000 To replace the carpet in the lobby and conference room due to wear and tear.

9. Exterior Bldg Repainting at Mariposa (Mi-02) 100,000 CPF 100,000 To repaint the Mariposa building exterior triggered by wear and tear.

10. Clearwater Bldg Roof Replacement (Mi-03) 455,000 CPF 455,000 To replace the Clearwater Building Roof.

11. Alternative Bus Shelters (Mi-04) 20,000 Prop A 20,000 Preliminary Design Concepts for Alternative Bus Shelter

12. Santa Train Assessment (Mi-05) 25,000 CPF 25,000
Assessment on Santa Train for safety measures.

13. Hay Tree Community Room Artwork (Mi-06) 90,000 CPF 25,000 Installation of an art piece at the Hay Tree Communty
Room.

Art 65,000

14. COVID Memorial Artwork (Mi-07) 115,000 CPF 15,000
Installation of an artpiece at Civic Center campus to
commemorate Paramount COVID victims.

Art 100,000
Subtotal Miscellaneous Improvements $ 845,000 $ 845,000 Total New Capital Improvement
Projects - FY 2027 $ 7,793,600 $7,793,600
FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget
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CARRYOVER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Proposed
Additional
Appropriation Funding Funding
Project Name and Description FY 2026-2027 Source Amount Water Improvements

15. Water Main Improvements Design (9412) 153,000 Water 153,000 Design workfor replacement of water main due to aging
infrastructure.

16. Water Interconnection Improvements Design (9610) 225,000 Water 225,000 Design work for interconnection with Central Basin for
water system reliability.

Subtotal Water Improvements $ 378,000 $ 378,000
Streets, Sidewalks, and Signals

17. WSAB Bikeway Phase 2 (9932) 1,500,000 Meas M 700,000 Additional Funding needed forWSAB Bikeway Phase 2. Prop C 800,000

18. WSAB Bikeway Phase 4 (9132) 75,000 Meas M 75,000
Additional Funding needed forWSAB Bikeway Phase 4.

19. Alondra Blvd. Widening (9136) 2,000,000 I710 Early Action 2,000,000 Additional Funding needed Alondra Blvd. Widening.

20. WSAB Bikeway Phase 3 (9237) 40,000 Meas R 40,000
Additional Funding needed for WSAB Bikeway Phase 3.

21. Hunsaker Traffic Safety Improvement (9433) 879,280 Meas R 215,280 Additional Funding needed for Hunsaker Traffic Safety
Improvement.

Meas W 664,000

22. West Paramount Utility Easement Multi-Use Path (9532) 100,000 Meas M 100,000
Additional funding needed for West Paramount Utility
Easement Multi-Use Path
Subtotal Streets, Sidewalks, and Signals $ 4,594,280 $ 4,594,280 FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget
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Proposed
Additional
Appropriation Funding Funding
Project Name and Description FY 2026-2027 Source Amount Miscellaneous Improvements

23. ERP System Upgrade (9571) 50,000 Water 50,000
ERP System Upgrade. -

24. Clearwater Building - Exterior Stair Replacement (9671) 104,000 CPF 104,000 Clearwater Building exterior stair replacement. -

25. Install 6 new bus shelters (9672) 861,000 Prop A 861,000 Additional funding needed for bus shelter project.

Subtotal Miscellaneous Improvements $ 1,015,000 $ 1,015,000 Sustainability Projects

26. Spane Park Stormwater Capture (9295) 2,000,000 EPA 2,000,000 Stormwater capture project under Spane Park.

27. Progress Park Stormwater Capture (9692) 1,730,000 SCW-Meas W 1,730,000 Stormwater capture project under Progress Park.

Subtotal Miscellaneous Improvements $ 3,730,000 $ 3,730,000 Total Carryover Capital Improvement
Projects - FY 2027 $ 9,717,280 $ 9,717,280
Total Capital Improvement Projects $ 17,510,880 $17,510,880 FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget
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SUCCESSOR AGENCY
155
156
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City of Paramount, CA Successor Agency
Narrative
[71-11] REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADMIN
The Successor Agency for the Paramount Redevelopment Agency is required to make payments for enforceable obligations, maintain reserves in the amount required by outstanding redevelopment bond issues, remit unencumbered fund balances to the County Auditor-Controller, dispose of assets and properties belonging to the former redevelopment agency, enforce all former redevelopment agency rights, effectuate the transfer of housing functions and assets, wind down the affairs of the former redevelopment agency, continue to oversee the development of properties, prepare an administrative budget, and prepare a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule prior to each six month period. 157
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City of Paramount, CA Successor Agency
Revenue Budget
Successor Agency for the Paramount Redevelopment Agency Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
Adopted 6/30 Proposed
Actual Budget Estimate Budget
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2026 FY 2027
Revenues:

Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund $ 5,973,736 5,977,700 5,974,950 1,424,800 Investment Earnings 90,229 - 16,800 -
Total Revenues 6,063,965 5,977,700 5,991,750 1,424,800
Total Revenues and Other Sources $ 6,063,965 5,977,700 5,991,750 1,424,800 Expense Budget
Successor Agency for the Paramount Redevelopment Agency Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
Adopted 6/30 Proposed
Actual Budget Estimate Budget
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2026 FY 2027
Expenses:

Administration $ 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000
Bond Payments and Fees 6,408,931 6,354,550 6,340,600 6,295,700 Depreciation 180,171 180,000 180,000 180,000
Capital Improvement Projects 884,750 - - -
Total Expenses 6,839,102 7,669,300 6,770,600 6,725,700
Total Expenses and Other Uses $ 6,839,102 7,669,300 6,770,600 6,725,700 158

HOUSING AUTHORITY
159
160
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City of Paramount, CA Housing Authority
Narrative
[FUND 214] PARAMOUNT HOUSING AUTHORITY
The Paramount Housing Authority, a separate and distinct legal entity from the City government, has been designated as the Affordable Housing Successor for the former Paramount Redevelopment Agency.

The Paramount Housing Authority was established in December of 1984 pursuant to Section 34200 et seq., of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California. The primary purpose of the Housing Authority is to help provide affordable housing assistance to low and moderate income persons. 161
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Sources and Uses of Funds
Paramount Housing Authority
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget
Actual
Revenue/ Adopted 6/30 Proposed
Expenditures Budget Estimate Budget
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2026 FY 2027
Beginning Available Fund Balance* 308,783 308,783 310,759 310,759 Other Sources:

Investment Interest 1,975 - - -
Total Other Sources 1,975 - - -
Estimated Funds Available 310,759 308,783 310,759 310,759 Expenditures:

Professional/Technical Services - - - -
CIP Project - - - -
Total Expenditures - - - -
Ending Fund Balance* 310,759 308,783 310,759 310,759
*Fund balance excludes the following:

Notes Receivables $ 431,603
Property: 16305 Hunsaker $ 412,498 ; Property disposed in FY2025 Residential Rehab Loan Receivable $ 35,690
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To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Lana Dich, Finance Director
Date: May 19, 2026
SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 PROPOSED

SUCCESSOR AGENCY BUDGET

BACKGROUND
Again this year, the budget workshop to review the Proposed Successor Agency for the Paramount Redevelopment Agency Budget for the upcoming fiscal year will be presented in the month of May, earlier than in prior years where budget study sessions were normally held in June. This is to allow sufficient time to make budget changes and respond to the City Council’s questions, if any, so that the budget can be adopted promptly by June 30th.

DISCUSSION
At tonight’s budget workshop, staff will present an overview of the FY 2026-27 Proposed Successor Agency Budget during the City budget presentation. The budget review and consideration of adoption of the proposed Successor Agency budget will be continued at the Successor Agency Meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

FISCAL IMPACT
A copy of the FY 2026-27 Proposed Successor Agency Budget Package will be presented for review and determination of the fiscal impact.

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

Agenda Report May 19, 2026
FY 2026-2027 SUCCESSOR AGENCY PROPOSED BUDGET Page 2

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Continue the budget review and consideration of adoption of the FY 2026-27 Proposed Successor Agency Budget to the Successor Agency meeting on June 9, 2026.

To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Lana Dich, Finance Director
Date: May 19, 2026
SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 PROPOSED

HOUSING AUTHORITY BUDGET

BACKGROUND
Again this year, the budget workshop to review the Proposed Paramount Housing Authority Budget for the upcoming fiscal year will be presented in the month of May, earlier than in prior years where budget study sessions were normally held in June. This is to allow sufficient time to make budget changes and respond to the Commissioner’s questions, if any, so that the budget can be adopted promptly by June 30th.

DISCUSSION
At tonight’s budget workshop, staff will present an overview of the FY 2026-27 Proposed Housing Authority Budget during the City budget presentation. The budget review and consideration of adoption of the proposed Housing Authority budget will be continued at the Housing Authority Meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

FISCAL IMPACT
A copy of the FY 2026-27 Proposed Housing Authority Budget Package will be presented for review and determination of the fiscal impact.

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

Agenda Report May 19, 2026
FY 2026-2027 HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPOSED BUDGET Page 2

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Continue the budget review and consideration of adoption of the FY 2026-27 Proposed Housing Authority Budget to the Housing Authority meeting on June 9, 2026.