Paramount City Council
September 22, 2026

Agenda
City Council
September 22, 2026
Regular Meeting - City Hall Council Chamber - 5:00 PM
16400 Colorado Avenue Paramount, CA 90723 (562) 220-2000 www.paramountcity.gov

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Agenda September 22, 2026
Regular Meeting City Council Page 2
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Brenda Olmos
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Manuel Gutierrez, 5th Grade Student Roosevelt Elementary School

ROLL CALL OF
COUNCILMEMBERS:

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

PRESENTATIONS

1. VIDEO SPANE LEARNING CENTER MURAL UNVEILING

2. CERTIFICATE OF

RECOGNITION

STUDENT MAYOR FOR THE DAY

3. PROCLAMATION MANUFACTURING DAY – OCTOBER 2, 2026

CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMENT UPDATES

PUBLIC COMMENTS

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

4. APPROVAL MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
Recommended Action: Approve the City Council meeting minutes of September 8, 2026.

5. RESOLUTION
26:038

CONSIDER OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OPPOSING
PROPOSITION 43, WHICH LIMITS VOTERS’ ABILITY TO RAISE

REVENUES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution 26:038 opposing
Proposition 43, a measure that limits local voter authority to raise revenues for essential services.

Agenda September 22, 2026
Regular Meeting City Council Page 3

6. APPROVAL FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE ACQUISITION AND

DEVELOPMENT LOAN AGREEMENT WITH GOLD KEY
DEVELOPMENT, INC. FOR THE 17UNIT SINGLEFAMILY
RESIDENTIAL PROJECT AT 16635, 16675, AND 16683

PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD
Recommended Action: 1) Approve the First Amendment to the Acquisition and Development Loan Agreement with Gold Key Development, Inc., authorizing the City Manager to partially reconvey and release certain marketrate units when the three affordable units are substantially complete, consistent with the Amendment; 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment and make nonmaterial changes that do not increase costs to the City; and 3) Affirm that all other terms of the Original Agreement and Regulatory Agreement remain in full force and effect.

7. APPROVAL AGREEMENT WITH END-POINT WIRELESS, INC. FOR

ADDITIONAL VERKADA SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEMS
(PHASE TWO)
Recommended Action: 1) Approve a budget amendment of
$44,942 from the Equipment Replacement Fund to fund Phase 2 of the Security Camera Project, bringing the total project cost to $184,942; 2) Approve the agreement with End-Point Wireless, Inc for the installation of Verkada security camera systems at Progress Park Plaza and Veterans Memorial at City Hall, for a cost of $176,135; and 3) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve a 5% contingency; and authorize the City Attorney to make final non-monetary changes to the agreement necessary to meet City Attorney approval.

OLD BUSINESS

8. RECEIVE AND
FILE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE.

NEW BUSINESS

9. PRESENTATION UPDATE ON THE 1-105 EXPRESSLANES PROJECT

10. REPORT RESULTS FROM THE PARAMOUNT SCHOOL SIGNAGE,

STRIPING, AND SPEED LIMIT STUDY
Recommended Action: 1) Accept the school signage and 20-mph school zone report; and 2) Direct staff to prepare an ordinance that will establish 20-mph school zones when children are present for two-lane streets.

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Regular Meeting City Council Page 4

11. PUBLIC HEARING

AUTHORIZATION
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL

PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)
Recommended Action: Conduct a public hearing to receive comments from citizens concerning the CAPER or the
CDBG/HOME funded activities and authorize staff to submit the Fiscal Year 2025-26 CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY OLD BUSINESS

12. ORAL REPORT AIR MONITORING PROGRAM UPDATE

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY NEW BUSINESS

13. RESOLUTION
26:037

DECLARING CLEAN AIR DAY IN THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 26:037, declaring October 1, 2026 as Clean Air Day in the City of Paramount.

COMMENTS/COMMITTEE REPORTS

CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) – One (1) case
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) – One (1) case

ADJOURNMENT
To a meeting on October 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 16400 Colorado Ave., Paramount, CA
To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Heidi Luce, City Clerk
Date: September 22, 2026
SUBJECT: SPANE LEARNING CENTER MURAL UNVEILING
A video highlighting the Spane Learning Center Mural unveiling event will be shared.

To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Heidi Luce, City Clerk
Date: September 22, 2026
SUBJECT: STUDENT MAYOR FOR THE DAY
The City Council will recognize the following student for being chosen by his school to serve as the City of Paramount’s Student Mayor for the Day for September. • Manuel Gutierrez, 5th Grade Student
Roosevelt Elementary School
To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Heidi Luce, City Clerk
Date: September 22, 2026
SUBJECT: MANUFACTURING DAY – OCTOBER 2, 2026
Each year, manufacturers and their partners across the country open their doors to students, educators, parents and community members to show what modern manufacturing really looks like. Plant tours, hands-on activities, career conversations, classroom visits and community events are changing the way a new generation sees our industry.

Celebrated annually on the first Friday in October with events continuing throughout the month and beyond, MFG Day has grown into one of the most visible workforce development movements in the country. In support of the many manufacturing business in the City, the City Council will proclaim October 2, 2026 Manufacturing Day in the City of Paramount.

To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Heidi Luce, City Clerk
Date: September 22, 2026
SUBJECT: MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2026

BACKGROUND
The City Council meeting minutes are prepared by the City Clerk and presented to the City Council for review and approval.

DISCUSSION
The City Council meeting minutes of September 8, 2026 are attached for review and approval.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

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

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve the City Council meeting minutes of September 8, 2026.

PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
City of Paramount, 16400 Colorado Avenue, Paramount, CA 90723 CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the Paramount City Council was called to order by Mayor Brenda Olmos at
6:02 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 16400
Colorado Avenue, Paramount, California.

PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:

Rosemary Vasquez with Paramount Tepic Sister
Cities led the pledge of allegiance.

INVOCATION: Pastor Grady Jones, New Commandment Missionary Baptist Church delivered the invocation

ROLL CALL OF
COUNCILMEMBERS:

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

Absent: None
* During the roll call, Councilmember Aguayo was
excused because she was not present at the time.

However, she arrived at 6:42 pm during
consideration of Item 15
STAFF PRESENT: John Moreno, City Manager
Nicholas R. Ghirelli, City Attorney
Grissel Chavez, Assistant City Manager
Lana Dich, Finance Director
John King, Planning and Building Director
Yecenia Guillen, Community Services Director
Margarita Matson, Public Safety Director
Michelle Tse, Interim Public Works Director
Heidi Luce, City Clerk
Adriana Hermosillo, Deputy City Clerk
Celina Sanchez, Management Analyst
Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the

PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
September 8, 2026; Page 2

PRESENTATIONS

1. VIDEO
Back to School in
Paramount: School
Supplies Giveaway
and Safe Walking
Classes
CF 39.7
A video highlighting the recent Back to School events
in Paramount, including the School Supplies Giveaway
and Safe Walking Classes was shared.

2. PROCLAMATIONS
September 2026
• National Hispanic
Heritage Month
• National
Preparedness Month
CF 39.12
Mayor Olmos, on behalf of the City Council,
proclaimed September as National Hispanic Heritage
Month and National Preparedness Month in the City of
Paramount. Rosemary Vasquez, Treasurer of
Paramount Tepic Sister Cities was present to accept
the National Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation
and Volunteer Dr. Linda Timmons from the American
Red Cross was present to accept the National
Preparedness Month proclamation. .

CF 10.4 CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMENT UPDATES
There were no public comment updates.

CF 10.3 PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individual addressed the City Council
and provided Public Comments: Andrea Crow,
Paramount Library.

CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Vice Mayor Cuellar Stallings and
seconded by Councilmember Delgadillo to approve
Consent Calendar Items 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 as shown below. The motion was passed by the
following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Delgadillo, Lemons;
Vice Mayor Cuellar Stallings;
and Mayor Olmos
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Aguayo
ABSTAIN: None
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PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
September 8, 2026; Page 3

3. APPROVAL
Minutes of August 11,
2026
Approved.

4. APPROVAL
Register of Demands –
August 2026 (City)
CF 47.2
Approved the Register of Demands for August 2026.

5. RESOLUTION
26:035
Consideration of a
Resolution amending
the City’s Conflict of
Interest Code and
Repealing Resolution
No. 22:047
CF 77.3
Adopted Resolution No. 26:035 amending the City’s
Conflict of Interest Code.

6. APPROVAL
Amendment No. 1 to
the agreement with
Azteca Landscaping
for Citywide
Landscaping Services
CF 43.1269
Approved Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with
Azteca Landscaping in the amount of $1,043,983.75,
which extends the contract term and incorporates a
cost adjustment, and authorized the Mayor or her
designee to execute Amendment No. 1.

7. APPROVAL
Amendment No. 1 to
the agreement with
SGD Landscaping dba
Four Seasons
Landscaping for
Citywide Median and
Vine Landscaping
Services
CF 43.1268
Approved Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with
SGD Enterprises dba Four Seasons Landscaping in
the amount of $715,020.72, which extends the
contract term and incorporates a CPI adjustment, and
authorized the Mayor or her designee to execute
Amendment No. 1

8. AUTHORIZATION
Emergency HVAC
Repair Services for the
Paramount Park
Gymnasium and City
Hall Facilities
CF 82.3
1) Approved a budget adjustment of $196,570 from the
Equipment Replacement Fund (521); and 2)
Authorized the emergency repair services for the
HVAC repair services for the Paramount Park
Gymnasium and City Hall facilities in the amount of
$178,700.

Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the

PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
September 8, 2026; Page 4

9. AWARD OF

CONTRACT
Replacement of
Rubberized Matting at
Paramount Park
(City Project No. 9653)
Awarded the contract for the replacement of
rubberized matting at Paramount Park (City Project
No. 9653) to SpectraSystems, Inc. dba SpectraTurf,
Corona, CA in the amount of $37,843, and authorized
the Mayor or her designee to execute the agreement.

10. APPROVAL
Updated Title VI
Compliance Policy
CF 100.9
Approved the updated Title VI compliance policy and
language assistance plan.

11. APPROVAL
Agreement with
Gallagher Benefit
Services, Inc. for
Classification and
Compensation Study
Consulting Services
CF 43.1350
Approved the agreement with Gallagher Benefit
Services, Inc. for Classification and Compensation
Study consulting services and authorized the City
Manager to execute the agreement and make nonmonetary changes as approved by the City Attorney.

12. RESOLUTION
26:036
Consideration of the
Appointment of a
Member and Alternate
Member to the
Governing Board of the
Los Angeles Gateway
Region Integrated
Regional Water
Management Joint
Power Authority
(GWMA)
CF 113
Adopted Resolution No. 26:036 appointing Public
Works Director Michelle Tse as the designated Board
Member and Public Works Manager Michelle Muller as
the alternate Board Member to represent the City on
the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional
Water Management Joint Power Authority Governing
Board.

NEW BUSINESS

13. PRESENTATION
Update on Rancho Los
Cerritos Historical Site
CF 39
Pat West, Vice Chair of the Board and Renee
Salvador, Director of Development from Rancho Los
Cerritos provided an update on Rancho Los Cerritos,
a historic home and gardens, located in the Bixby
Knolls neighborhood of Long Beach with strong ties to
Paramount.

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September 8, 2026; Page 5

14. APPROVAL
Lease Agreement with
Paramount City
Investors, LLC for
Community
Room/Museum Space
within the Hay Tree
Public Market Project
CF 43.1351
Assistant City Manager Chavez gave the report and
presented PowerPoint presentation.

Following brief discussion, it was moved by Vice Mayor
Cuellar Stallings and seconded by Councilmember
Delgadillo to 1) Approve the Lease Agreement
between the City of Paramount (“Lessee”) and
Paramount City Investors, LLC (“Lessor”) for the City’s use of approximately 4,000 square feet within the Hay
Tree Public Market (Saw property), including the
exclusive West Side Patio Area; 2) Authorize the City
Manager to make non-monetary changes to the Lease
with City Attorney approval; and 3) Authorize the City
Manager to execute the Lease Agreement and any
related documents. The motion was passed by the
following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Delgadillo, Lemons;
Vice Mayor Cuellar Stallings;
and Mayor Olmos
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Aguayo
ABSTAIN: None

15. APPROVAL
Agreement for
Easements, Joint Use,
and Use Restriction
between the City of
Paramount and
Paramount City
Investors, LLC for the
Saw Building
Patio/Deck Area;
Rescind Covenant and
Lot-Tie Agreement
Approved on October
28, 2025
CF 43.1352
Assistant City Manager Chavez gave the report and
presented PowerPoint presentation.

Following brief discussion, it was moved by Vice Mayor
Cuellar Stallings and seconded by Councilmember
Delgadillo to 1) Rescind the Covenant and Lot-Tie
Agreement approved by the City Council on October
28, 2025; and 2) Approve the attached Agreement for
Easements, Joint Use, and Use Restriction between
the City of Paramount and Paramount City Investors,
LLC for construction, shared use, and operation of the
patio and deck area adjacent to the Saw Building. The
motion was passed by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Delgadillo, Lemons;
Vice Mayor Cuellar Stallings;
and Mayor Olmos
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Aguayo
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PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
September 8, 2026; Page 6

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY NEW

BUSINESS
None.

COMMENTS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
City Council
Councilmember Aguayo reported on her attendance at
the PUSD Ad Hoc committee meeting and shared
information on the topics discussed.

Councilmember Delgadillo commented that she
attended several community events including the
Commissioner’s Dinner, Storytime with a
Councilmember at the Paramount Library, and the
Paramount Historical Society Dance. She also
reported on her attendance at the California Contract
Cities Association Fall Educational Summit and shared
information on the sessions she attended.

Councilmember Lemons shared information with the
public regarding the recent controversy surrounding
SEAACA and assured the public that SEAACA is a
respected community partner providing a valuable
service.

Vice Mayor Cuellar Stallings reported on her
attendance at the California Contract Cities
Association Fall Educational Summit and shared
information on the sessions she attended. She also
commented that she attended the Fiestas Patrias at
Friday Night Paramount and reminded the public that
the Paramount Community Center is open for
community use.

Mayor Olmos reported on her attendance at the
California Contract Cities Association Fall Educational Summit and shared information on the sessions she
attended. She also acknowledged the community’s
concerns regarding student safety and the recent
robberies at and around the Paramount High School
campus. She assured the public the City is working
closely with the Sheriff’s Department and School
District to address those concerns.

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Staff
There were no comments from staff.

At 7:04 p.m., Mayor Olmos recessed the meeting to
closed session to discuss the matters listed below
under the Closed Session agenda.

CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL –

ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) – One (1)
case
No reportable action.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL –

EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of
Government Code Section 54956.9 – One (1) Case:

Shadowood Development v. City of Paramount; Los
Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV09407
No reportable action.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL –

ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Notice of Potential Liability and Request for Fourth
Tolling Agreement from BKK Working Group BKK
Landfill, West Covina, California
Unanimously authorized the execution of the tolling
agreement.

Mayor Olmos called the meeting back to order in open
session at 8:54 p.m. City Attorney Ghirelli reported the actions as noted above.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
City Council, Mayor Olmos adjourned the meeting at
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PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
September 8, 2026; Page 8
8:55 p.m. The next meeting will be held on September
22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City
Hall, 16400 Colorado Ave., Paramount, CA.

Brenda Olmos, Mayor
ATTEST:

Heidi Luce, City Clerk
To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Grissel Chavez, Assistant City Manager
Andres Gonzalez, Management Analyst
Date: September 22, 2026
SUBJECT: CONSIDER OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OPPOSING
PROPOSITION 43, WHICH LIMITS VOTERS’ ABILITY TO RAISE

REVENUES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES

BACKGROUND
Proposition 43 is a legislatively proposed constitutional amendment on the November 2026 statewide ballot that would change voter-approval requirements for local special taxes. Beginning January 1, 2027, the measure would require two-thirds voter approval for all local special taxes including those placed on the ballot through the voter initiative process.

Under current law, the approval threshold for a local special tax depends on how the measure reaches the ballot. A governing-body-sponsored special tax requires two-thirds voter approval, while a voter-initiated special tax may pass with a simple majority.

Proposition 43 would eliminate that distinction by applying the two-thirds threshold to both. Additionally, it would confirm that both local governments and voters acting by initiative may not impose ad valorem property taxes, except as permitted by existing constitutional provisions.

DISCUSSION
Ballot Description:

Proposition 43 would add Section 4.5 to Article XIII A of the California Constitution and make the following changes to local taxation authority:

Two-Thirds Requirement for All Local Special Taxes
Beginning January 1, 2027, a local government, including the electorate of a local government exercising the initiative power, could not impose, extend, or increase a special tax unless the tax is submitted to the electorate and approved by a two-thirds vote.

Agenda Report September 22, 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 26:038 Page 2
Local government-sponsored special taxes are already subject to two-thirds voter approval under Article XIII C. Proposition 43 would extend that same threshold to special taxes proposed through the voter initiative process, reversing the current judicial interpretation that permits those measures to pass with a simple majority.

Ad Valorem Property Tax Limitation
Proposition 43 would prohibit a local government, including its electorate acting through the initiative power, from imposing an ad valorem tax on real property except as authorized by paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 3 of Article XIII D of the California Constitution. This provision clarifies that the existing constitutional limitation applies to both local governing bodies and local voters acting by initiative.

Prospective Application
The measure would operate prospectively, applying to voter-proposed ballot measures approved after January 1, 2027.

Although the measure would not repeal or reduce any existing Paramount revenue streams, Proposition 43 would significantly impact how the City of Paramount and its residents could raise future revenue for designated local purposes such as public safety, infrastructure, homelessness response, libraries, parks, and other core services.

Proposition 43 may also influence how future revenue measures are structured.

Communities may favor general taxes, which remain subject to majority approval, over special taxes dedicated to specific purposes. Although this may preserve a path to revenue, it would prevent voters from legally restricting the funds to the program identified in the measure and could place additional demands on a city's general fund.

Statewide fiscal analysis shows that communities could lose billions in future revenues if popular majority-supported measures fail to meet the two-thirds threshold. Examples from other cities include special tax measures producing between $15 million and over $1 billion annually, revenues that, under Proposition 43, would not have taken effect unless they passed with two-thirds voter approval.

Consistent with Paramount’s Strategic Outcomes including community wellbeing and sustainable funding, staff recommends City Council adopt a resolution opposing Proposition 43, a constitutional amendment on the November 2026 statewide ballot to limit voter's ability to raise revenues for local government services.

FISCAL IMPACT
Agenda Report September 22, 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 26:038 Page 3
There is no immediate fiscal impact on the City of Paramount. Proposition 43 would not directly reduce or eliminate existing city revenues. Current real property transfer taxes, parcel taxes, and other voter-initiated special taxes would remain in effect. However, it would limit the City’s ability to raise future revenue for specific community needs should voters wish to pursue locally dedicated special taxes. Its fiscal effects would arise when future voter-initiated special taxes receive majority support but fall short of the new twothirds threshold.

VISION, MISSION, VALUES, AND STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
The City’s Vision, Mission, and Values set the standard for the organization, establish priorities, uniformity and guidelines; and provide the framework for policy decision making. The Strategic Outcomes were implemented to provide a pathway to achieving the City’s Vision. This item aligns with Strategic Outcome No 3: Economic Health - Support a healthy, sustainable economy reflecting community values. 6: Efficient, Effective, and Fiscally Responsible - Deliver an efficient and effective City government in a fiscally responsible, transparent and collaborative manner.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt Resolution 26:038 opposing Proposition 43, a measure that limits local voter authority to raise revenues for essential services.

CITY OF PARAMOUNT

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. 26:038

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT OPPOSING PROPOSITION 43, WHICH WOULD LIMIT VOTERS’ ABILITY

TO RAISE REVENUES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES
WHEREAS, communities across California have been coming together to pass local ballot measures to provide critical funding for fire and wildfire prevention, local roads, libraries and parks, housing, and homelessness alleviation; and WHEREAS, Proposition 43 on the November 3, 2026 statewide ballot seeks to limit voters’ ability to raise revenues to fund local services; and WHEREAS, beginning January 1, 2027, Proposition 43 would raise the percentage of votes needed to approve any new, increased, or extended local special taxes proposed by the voters from a simple majority vote (50%+1) to a two-thirds (66.67% vote); and WHEREAS, under Proposition 43, when voters place measures on the ballot to fund specific local services, opponents would only need one-third (33.33%) of the vote to block them; and
WHEREAS, if Proposition 43 had been the law, California communities would not have been able to raise nearly $3 billion annually that funds firefighters and 911 response, childcare, homelessness solutions, street repairs, parks, and libraries through special taxes; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 43 does not cut taxes; it limits local voters’ power to raise revenue to fund essential services; and
WHEREAS, the measure is opposed by a broad statewide coalition including the League of California Cities, nurses, teachers, school employees, firefighters, and law enforcement.

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

SECTION 1. The City Council finds the above recitals true and correct, and incorporates them herein as findings.

SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Paramount hereby opposes Proposition 43 on the November 2026 statewide ballot.

SECTION 3. Staff is directed to email a copy of this adopted resolution to the League of California Cities at [email protected].

RESOLUTION NO. 26:038

SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Paramount this 22nd day of September 2026.

Brenda Olmos, Mayor
ATTEST:

Heidi Luce, City Clerk
To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Grissel Chavez, Assistant City Manager
John King, Planning and Building Director
Date: September 22, 2026
SUBJECT: FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT LOAN AGREEMENT WITH GOLD KEY DEVELOPMENT, INC. FOR THE
17-UNIT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROJECT AT 16635, 16675, AND 16683 PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD

BACKGROUND
On August 12, 2025, the City Council considered and approved an Acquisition and Development Loan Agreement and a Regulatory Agreement for a 17-unit single-family residential project, including three income-restricted affordable units, at 16635, 16675, and 16683 Paramount Boulevard. The approved City contribution totaled $2,075,000 structured across acquisition, pre-development, and development milestones, with affordability covenants lasting 45 years for the three affordable units. The Council also adopted an Addendum to a previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration and the associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the modified project. The Planning Commission had recommended approval on August 6, 2025.

DISCUSSION
Summary of Original Loan Terms
The Acquisition and Development Loan Agreement (executed August 12, 2025) provides a forgivable, non-interest loan of $2,075,000 disbursed in four increments: $500,000 and $575,000 to acquisition escrows for the two property closings; $500,000 for pre-development expenses upon issuance of building permits for the first six units including the three affordable units; and $500,000 for construction costs of the three affordable units upon issuance of temporary certificates of occupancy. The Agreement allows City to accelerate the loan if the construction completion deadline is not met, if Developer defaults and fails to cure, or if both properties are not acquired within one year.

Section 8(g) provides that upon sale of each affordable unit, one-third of the loan then outstanding is forgiven and City partially reconveys its deed of trust as to that unit; Section 8(h) provides that once all three affordable units are sold, City reconveys the deed of trust as to all market-rate units.

Agenda Report September 22, 2026
LOAN AGREEMENT WITH GOLD KEY DEVELOPMENT Page 2
Purpose and Effect of the First Amendment
The proposed First Amendment modifies Section 8(h) of the Original Agreement to allow the City, at the discretion of the City Manager, to partially reconvey its deed of trust and release some but not all market-rate units from the deed of trust prior to the sale of the three affordable units, provided the City Manager determines the three affordable units are substantially complete. All other terms and protections remain in full force, including affordability covenants, nonrecourse provisions, City acceleration rights, and milestone-based disbursements. The Amendment also confirms there are no third-party beneficiaries and includes Developer’s warranty that no consideration has been paid to obtain the Amendment.

Rationale
Allowing limited release of market-rate units when the affordable units are substantially complete supports timely sales and project cash flow while preserving all affordability commitments and City protections. This adjustment helps maintain project viability and schedule without altering the total City contribution or the requirement that the three affordable units be completed and sold to qualified households with 45-year affordability covenants.

FISCAL IMPACT
This Amendment does not increase costs to the City and may improve timing of loan forgiveness associated with affordable unit sales.

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

RECOMMENDED ACTION
1) Approve the First Amendment to the Acquisition and Development Loan Agreement with Gold Key Development, Inc., authorizing the City Manager to partially reconvey and release certain market-rate units when the three affordable units are substantially complete, consistent with the Amendment; 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment and make non-material changes that do not increase costs to the City; and 3) Affirm that all other terms of the Original Agreement and Regulatory Agreement remain in full force and effect.
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AMENDMENT TO ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT LOAN AGREEMENT

THIS AMENDMENT TO ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT LOAN
AGREEMENT (this “First Amendment”) dated as of September 22, 2026 (“Effective Date”), and is entered into by and between the CITY OF PARAMOUNT, a municipal corporation of the state of California (the “City”) and Gold Key Development, Inc., a California Corporation (“Developer”).

Recitals
A. Developer and City are the parties to that certain Acquisition and Development Loan Agreement dated on or about August 12, 2025 (“Original Agreement”). Capitalized terms used herein and not separately defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in the Original Agreement. Developer has substantially but not entirely completed the three restricted units (referred to in paragraph 8(g) of the Original Agreement) and also is near completion of the market rate units on the Property, and Developer desires City to release the market rate units for sale (by partially reconveying its interest therein in that certain Deed of Trust (the “Deed of Trust”) entered into among the parties and dated substantially concurrently to the Original Agreement. prior to consummating sales on the three affordable units; City is willing to release the market rate units from their deed of trust due to the restricted units being near completion.

B. Paramount 16635, LLC, an affiliate of the Developer, holds title to some or all of the market rate units and some or all of the restricted units.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE AGENCY AND THE BORROWER AGREE AS
FOLLOWS:

1. Modification of Section 8 of the Original Agreement. Section 8(h) of the Original Agreement is modified to add the following two sentences to the end of that section.

City may partially reconvey from the Deed of Trust restricting such units some but not all of the market rate units prior to the sale of the three restricted units if the City determines, in the discretion of the City Manager, that the three restricted units are substantially complete. Upon Developer’s receipt of a Certificate of Occupancy for each of all three restricted units, the City shall reconvey the Deed of Trust as to all market units

2. Warranty Against Payment of Consideration for this First Amendment.

Developer warrants that it has not paid or given, and will not pay or give, any third party any money or other consideration for obtaining this First Amendment.

3. No Third Party Beneficiaries. This First Amendment is made for the sole protection of City and the Developer and their respective permitted successors and assigns, and no other person or persons shall have any right of action hereon. 2 13162-0001\3298493v3.doc

4. Entire Agreement. This First Amendment and the Original Agreement, contain all of the terms and conditions agreed to by the Developer and City pertaining to the subject matter hereof, and no other agreement regarding the subject matter of this First Amendment, unless it is in writing and signed by the City and the Developer, shall be deemed to exist or to bind any party hereto.

5. Effect of Original Agreement. Except as herein expressly modified or amended, the Original Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have entered into this First Amendment as of the day and year first above written.

CITY:

THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT
a California Municipal Corporation
By:

John Moreno, City Manager
ATTEST:

Heidi Luce, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

RICHARDS, WATSON & GERSHON,
a professional corporation
By:

Nicholas Ghirelli, City Attorney
DEVELOPER:

Gold Key Development, Inc.
a California Corporation
By:

Mike Ferrero, President
To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Grissel Chavez, Assistant City Manager
Andres Gonzalez, Management Analyst
Date: September 22, 2026
SUBJECT: AGREEMENT WITH END-POINT WIRELESS, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL

VERKADA SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEMS (PHASE TWO)

BACKGROUND
The City Council authorized End-Point Wireless, Inc. (EPW) on August 12, 2025, to begin Phase 1 of the Citywide Security System Project, which included installing Verkada security cameras and related equipment at City Hall, Village Skate Park, the Pond, Well Site #16, and Dills Park. EPW began installations in September 2025 and successfully completed the work in spring 2026. As the project progressed, staff identified additional security needs at several locations, which included Progress Park and Paramount Park after facing repeated vandalism at electric vehicle charging stations. On December 16, 2025, City Council approved another agreement with EPW to install additional cameras at City Hall, the Pond, Paramount and Progress Parks. The current FY 2026-27 budget included funding for Phase 2 of this project, for new cameras/security system at the Progress Park Plaza. However, due to the recent theft of the artwork at the Veterans Memorial, staff recommends an additional installation of cameras at this location which will require a budget amendment. This expanded security scope will help provide increased monitoring, greater deterrence, and improved support for law enforcement response and investigation efforts.

DISCUSSION
End-Point Wireless, Inc - Authorized Verkada Installer
If approved, EPW would install the new security system for the proposed Phase 2 as further defined below.

Proposed Scope of Work and Cost
Progress Park Plaza
Cameras: Installation of ten (10) cameras and two (2) horn speakers at designated locations within Progress Park Plaza. Existing CAT6 cables and network switches will be reused where possible.

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AGREEMENT WITH EPW - PHASE TWO Page 2
Access Control: Installation of three (3) access control doors, including all necessary cabling, controllers, and power supplies.

Alarms: Replacement of the intrusion system with new control panels, keypads, door contacts, and motion detectors. Alarm license activation included.

Cost Summary:

Equipment, installation, and labor: $133,453.94
Tax: $6,060.23
Total Project Cost: $139,514.17
City Hall Veterans Memorial
Cameras: Installation of one (1) multisensor camera, one (1) bullet camera, and one (1) horn speaker at designated locations within the City Hall Veterans Memorial.

Cost Summary:

Equipment, installation, and labor: $34,448.69
Tax: $2,171.91
Total Project Cost: $36,620.60
With City Council approval, the installation of the camera systems is expected by the end of December 2026. The City’s IT consultant (Infinity Technologies) would continue to manage the implementation and support of this addition to the City’s security system.

FISCAL IMPACT
A budget adjustment of $44,942 from the Equipment Replacement Fund (ERF-521) is needed to fund the installation of security cameras at the Veterans Memorial and provide project contingency. The total cost of the Phase 2 Security Project is $184,942, consisting of $150,885 for equipment, materials, installation labor, and applicable sales tax, $25,250 for subscription and licensing costs, and $8,807 for project contingency.

The adopted FY 2026-27 budget includes $140,000 from the General Fund (Fund 111) for the security system at Progress Park Plaza. With the requested budget adjustment, the revised Phase 2 Security Project budget will total $184,942, as shown below.

The City anticipates approximately $42,000 in project savings from CIP Project No. 9650, Progress Plaza Boardroom. These savings will be transferred to the Phase 2 Security Project to partially fund the requested budget adjustment. The remaining $2,942 will be funded from available ERF resources.

Agenda Report September 22, 2026
AGREEMENT WITH EPW - PHASE TWO Page 3
Fund Division Account Amount
111 General
Fund
1414 IT Support 5151-Verkada security
system
$140,000
521 ERF 1414 IT Support 5151-Verkada security
system
$44,942
Total project $184,942

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

RECOMMENDED ACTION
1) Approve a budget amendment of $44,942 from the Equipment Replacement Fund to fund Phase 2 of the Security Camera Project, bringing the total project cost to $184,942; 2) Approve the agreement with End-Point Wireless, Inc for the installation of Verkada security camera systems at Progress Park Plaza and Veterans Memorial at City Hall, for a cost of $176,135; and 3) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve a 5% contingency; and authorize the City Attorney to make final non-monetary changes to the agreement necessary to meet City Attorney approval.

Created by:

Elias Bettencourt
End-Point Wireless Inc.

Created for:

Grissel Chavez
City of Paramount
Grissel Chavez
City of Paramount
Dear Grissel,
End-Point Wireless is pleased to have the opportunity to provide this proposal to City of Paramount as requested. The following proposal addresses system requirements as identified in our most recent survey of various sites.

At End-Point Wireless, we are dedicated to providing you with an integrated security solution with high-quality equipment and exemplary service.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please feel free to contact us.

Sincerely,
Elias Bettencourt Sr.

End-Point Wireless
[email protected]
951-756-6900
Your Custom Security Plan
At End-Point Wireless, we are dedicated to providing cutting-edge low voltage solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of businesses across Southern California. With a passion for technology and a commitment to excellence, we specialize in delivering top-notch low voltage services that ensure safety, efficiency, communication, and convenience for our clients.

Our Approach
We take pride in being a part of the Southern California community. Our commitment goes beyond business – we actively contribute to the local community by supporting initiatives and projects that promote growth, education, and sustainability.

As a medium size company, we're able to adapt to an ever-changing environment that smaller momand-pop and larger national security companies can't stay on top of. We invest in continued training and education, so our team can stay on the cutting edge of all technologies.

Your Custom Security Plan
Scope of Work (Cameras): End-Point Wireless (EPW) is to install a camera system consisting of ten (10) cameras and two (2) horn speakers. The camera locations are as noted on the attached site map. EPW will reuse CAT6 cables for all cameras. EPW will reuse existing 24-port switch in IDF room.

Scope of Work (Access Control):End-Point Wireless Inc. (EPW) is to install an access control system consisting of three (3) AC doors. EPW will provide AC cables for all doors. EPW will install one (1) controller and one (1) power suply in server room.

Scope of Work (Alarms):EPW is to replace an intrusion system consisting of one (1) one control panel, two (2) keypads, thirteen (13) door contacts and eight (8) motion detectors. The locations of the intrusion devices are as noted in the attached site map. EPW is to activate alarm license for this site.

Attachments:
• Quote
Exclusions:
• Network Switch
• The customer is to provide power and a network connection to support the proposed systems prior to installation.

1920 S Archibald Ave, Unit L
Ontario, CA 91761
Quote Number: Q-0004
Product List Price Discount Sales
Price
Quantity Total Price
Verkada 5-Year Two-Camera Multisensor License, Capacity Increase
$1,999.00 20% $1,599.20 3 $4,797.60
Verkada 5-Year Camera License, Capacity Increase $1,099.00 20% $879.20 7 $6,154.40 Verkada 5-Year Horn Speaker License, Capacity Increase $899.00 20% $719.20 2 $1,438.40 Verkada 5-Year Door License, Capacity Increase $999.00 20% $799.20 3 $2,397.60 Verkada 5-Year Advanced Video Alarms License for 1 Site (New Alarms, US and Canada Only), Capacity Increase
$7,500.00 20% $6,000.00 1 $6,000.00
Verkada CY53-E Outdoor Two-Camera Multisensor Camera,
4TB, 365 Days Max
$12,702.99 20% $10,162.39 3 $30,487.17
Verkada CM42 Indoor Mini Dome Camera, 2TB, 365 Days
Max
$6,059.53 20% $4,847.63 2 $9,695.25
Verkada CD43-E Outdoor Dome Camera, 2TB, 365 Days Max $6,642.29 20% $5,313.83 2 $10,627.66 Verkada CD43 Indoor Dome Camera, 2TB, 365 Days Max $6,409.19 20% $5,127.35 3 $15,382.05 Verkada Corner Mount $266.90 20% $213.52 1 $213.52
Verkada Large Arm Mount (PTZ) $220.28 20% $176.23 3 $528.68 Verkada Dual Two-Camera Multisensor Pendant Cap $150.35 20% $120.28 3 $360.84 Verkada - Pole Mount $290.21 20% $232.17 1 $232.17
Verkada BZ11 Horn Speaker $931.25 20% $745.00 2 $1,490.00 Verkada AC42 4 Door Controller $2,329.88 20% $1,863.90 1 $1,863.90 Verkada AD34 Multi-format Card Reader $406.77 20% $325.41 3 $976.24 Verkada 4AH Backup Battery $150.35 20% $120.28 1 $120.28 Verkada BP52 32-Zone Alarm Panel, North America Type B
Plug (New Alarms, US and Canada Only)
$1,047.80 20% $838.24 1 $838.24
Verkada BK22 Touchscreen Alarm Keypad $465.04 20% $372.03 2 $744.07 Verkada Wireless Door/Window Sensor (New Alarms, US and Canada Only
$115.39 20% $92.31 13 $1,200.02
Verkada Wireless Wall Motion Sensor $185.32 20% $148.25 8 $1,186.03 Verkada Wireless Panic Button $115.39 20% $92.31 2 $184.62 Verkada WH52 Hub $698.14 20% $558.52 2 $1,117.03
Verkada Backup battery ACC-VBX-200WH $231.94 20% $185.55 1 $185.55 Product List Price Discount Sales
Price
Quantity Total Price
Verkada Cellular Backup Communication for BP52 Alarm
Panel
$406.76 20% $325.41 1 $325.41
ADI PRO 0E-CAT6ARWH CAT6A 23/4 Unshielded UTP
Cable, Riser CMR, 1000' (304.8m) Wooden Spool, White
$361.28 $361.28 1 $361.28
ADI PRO 0E-CAT6ARWH CAT6A 23/4 Unshielded UTP
Cable, Riser CMR, 1000' (304.8m) Wooden Spool, White
$361.28 $361.28 1 $361.28
Herc SCISSOR LIFT 32FT (1 week) $1,486.04 $1,486.04 1 $1,486.04 Miscellaneous Material $349.66 $349.66 1 $349.66
Shipping + Handeling $938.24 $938.24 1 $938.24
Camera labor installation $13,461.74 $13,461.74 1 $13,461.74 Access control labor installation $7,179.59 $7,179.59 1 $7,179.59 Alarm Labor $10,769.38 $10,769.38 1 $10,769.38
Subtotal: $133,453.94
Tax: $6,060.23
Total: $139,514.17
This quote is valid until the expiration date shown above.

End-Point Wireless
30141 Antelope Road
Menifee, California 92584
(800) 276-0415

STANDARD COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT
Date: 2024-07/16/26
SUBSCRIBER: City of Paramount
AUTHORIZED CONTACT: Grissel Chavez
Contact email: [email protected]

1. END-POINT WIRELESS (hereinafter referred to as “End-Point Wireless”) agrees to sell, install and program, at Subscriber's premises, and Subscriber agrees to buy, an electronic security system consisting of the equipment and services described in the attached Schedule of Equipment and Services. As well as any and all services performed by or on behalf of END-POINT WIRELESS shall comply with all applicable local, State and federal laws, statutes, regulations and orders.

2. All recurring charges are detailed in the quote section of this document and are to be billed monthly. Subscriber agrees to pay End-Point Wireless via automatic scheduled payments the following sum listed per month for the term of this agreement: $0.00 All recurring charges are detailed in the quote section of this document and billed yearly. Subscriber agrees to pay END-POINT WIRELESS the following sum listed per 5th year for the term of this agreement: $20,788.00

3. TERM OF AGREEMENT: Unless sooner terminated as provided herein, the term of this agreement shall be for a period of 60 month(s) and shall automatically renew month to month thereafter under the same terms and conditions for up to twelve (12) additional one month periods, unless either party gives written notice to the other by certified mail, return receipt requested, of their intention not to renew the agreement at least 30 days prior to the expiration of any term. END-POINT WIRELESS may invoice Subscriber in advance monthly, quarterly, or annually at END-POINT’s option. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Subscriber may terminate this agreement at any time with or without cause or penalty by providing END-POINT WIRELESS not less than sixty (60) days’ prior, written notice. Any prepaid but unearned fees shall be promptly refunded to Subscriber.

4. CENTRAL OFFICE MONITORING SERVICES: (a) Upon receipt of a signal from Subscriber’s alarm system, END-POINT WIRELESS or its designee central office shall make every reasonable effort to notify Subscriber and the appropriate municipal police or fire department depending upon the type of signal received (“Monitoring Services” sometimes herein). Not all signals will require notification to the authorities and subscribers may obtain a written response policy from END-POINT WIRELESS. No response shall be required for supervisory, loss of communication pathway, trouble or low battery signals. Subscriber acknowledges that signals transmitted from Subscriber's premises directly to municipal police or fire departments are not monitored by personnel of END-POINT WIRELESS or END-POINT WIRELESS's designee central office and END-POINT WIRELESS does not assume any responsibility for the manner in which such signals are monitored or the response, if any, to such signals. Subscriber acknowledges that signals which are transmitted over telephone lines, wire, air waves, internet, VOIP, radio or cellular, or other modes of communication pass through communication networks wholly beyond the control of END-POINT WIRELESS and are not maintained by END-POINT WIRELESS except END-POINT WIRELESS may own the radio network, and END-POINT WIRELESS shall not be responsible for any failure which prevents transmission signals from reaching the central office monitoring center or damages arising therefrom, or for data corruption, theft or viruses to Subscriber’s computers if connected to the alarm communication equipment. Subscriber agrees to furnish END-POINT WIRELESS with a written Call List of names and telephone numbers of those persons Subscriber wishes to receive notification of alarm signals.

Unless otherwise provided in the Call List END-POINT WIRELESS will make a reasonable effort to contact the first person reached or notified on the list either via telephone call, text or email message.

All changes and revisions shall be supplied to END-POINT WIRELESS in writing. Subscriber authorizes END-POINT WIRELESS to access the control panel to input or delete data and programming. If the equipment contains video or listening devices permitting central office to monitor video or sound then upon receipt of an alarm signal central office shall monitor video or sound for so long as central office in its sole discretion deems appropriate to confirm an alarm condition. If Subscriber requests END-POINT WIRELESS to remotely activate or deactivate the system, change combinations, openings or closings, or re-program system functions, Subscriber shall pay ENDPOINT WIRELESS $125.00 for each such service. END-POINT WIRELESS may, upon not less than three (3) business days’ prior written notice, prior notice, suspend or terminate its services, in central office’s sole discretion, in event of Subscriber’s default in performance of this agreement or in event central office facility or communication network is nonoperational or the Subscriber’s alarm system transmits more than 10 signals within a 24-hour period without legitimate cause, such transmissions shall be deemed excessive. Central office is authorized to record and maintain audio and video transmissions, data and communications, and shall be the exclusive owner of such property. All Subscriber information and data made accessible to, or stored or handled by END-POINT WIRELESS (“Subscriber Data”),shall be maintained confidentially by END-POINT WIRELESS. (b) Without limiting END-POINT WIRELESS’s obligation of confidentiality as further described herein, END-POINT WIRELESS shall be responsible for establishing and maintaining a data privacy and information security program, including physical, technical, administrative, and organizational safeguards, that comply with or are substantially similar to the security controls identified in the current version of NIST SP800-53, and that is designed to: (a) ensure the security and confidentiality of Subscriber Data; (b) protect against any anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of Subscriber Data; (c) protect against unauthorized disclosure, access to, or use of Subscriber Data; (d) ensure the proper disposal of Subscriber Data; and, (e) ensure that all employees, agents, and subcontractors of END-POINT WIRELESS, if any, comply with all of the foregoing. All Subscriber Data, whether in motion, in use, or at rest, shall be encrypted from end to end. In no case shall the safeguards of END-POINT WIRELESS’s data privacy and information security program used to protect Subscriber Data be less stringent than the safeguards used by END-POINT WIRELESS for its own data.
(c) END-POINT WIRELESS is provided a limited license to access Subscriber Data for the sole and exclusive purpose of providing the Services, including a license to collect, process, store, generate, and display Subscriber Data only to the extent necessary in the providing of the Services. ENDPOINT WIRELESS shall: (a) keep and maintain Subscriber Data in strict confidence, using such degree of care as is appropriate and consistent with its obligations as further described in this Agreement and applicable law to avoid unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or loss; (b) use and disclose Subscriber Data solely and exclusively for the purpose of providing the Services in accordance with this Agreement and applicable law; (c) allow access to Subscriber Data only to those employees of END- POINT WIRELESS who are directly involved with and responsible for providing the Services; and, (d) not use, sell, rent, transfer, distribute, or otherwise disclose or make available Subscriber Data for END-POINT WIRELESS’s own purposes or for the benefit of anyone other than Subscriber without Subscriber’s prior written consent. END-POINT WIRELESS may not utilize aggregated data derived from Subscriber Data unless it has been made “anonymous” using technology that irreversibly alters data in such a way that the data subject can no longer be identified directly or indirectly, either by the data controller alone or in collaboration with any other party, and such data is thereby rendered “anonymized data”, as generally described in ISO 25237:2017, Sections 3.2 and 3.3.

5. SERVICE: Service includes all parts and labor, and END-POINT WIRELESS shall service upon Subscriber's request the security system installed in Subscriber's premises between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, within reasonable time after receiving notice from Subscriber that service is required, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. All repairs, replacement or alteration to the security system made by reason of alteration to Subscriber’s premises, or caused by unauthorized intrusion, lightning or electrical surge, or caused by any means other than normal usage, wear and tear, shall be made at the cost of the Subscriber. Batteries, electrical surges, lightning damage, software upgrades and repairs, communication devices no longer supported by communication pathways, obsolete components and components exceeding manufacturer's useful life are not included in service and will be repaired or replaced at Subscriber's expense payable at time of service. No apparatus or device shall be attached to or connected with the security system as originally installed without End-Point's written consent. All END-POINT WIRELESS installation services are governed by the provisions of Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein.

6. SUBSCRIBER REMOTE ACCESS: If Remote Access is included in the Schedule of Equipment and Services to be installed and services provided by END-POINT WIRELESS, the equipment will transmit data via Subscriber's high speed Internet, cellular or radio communication service from remote pendant supplied by END-POINT WIRELESS or Subscriber's Internet or wireless connection device which is compatible with END-POINT's remote services. END-POINT WIRELESS will grant access to a server permitting Subscriber to monitor the security system, access the system to arm, disarm and bypass zones on the system, view the remote video camera(s) and control other remote automation devices that may be installed. The remote services server is provided either by ENDPOINT WIRELESS or a third party. END-POINT WIRELESS shall install the camera(s) in a permissible legal location in Subscriber's premises to permit Subscriber viewing. END-POINT WIRELESS shall have no responsibility for failure of data transmission, corruption or unauthorized access and shall not monitor or view the camera data. Electronic data may not be encrypted and wireless components of the alarm system may not meet Advanced Encryption Standard specifications for encryption of electronic data established by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology and END-POINT WIRELESS shall have no liability for access to the alarm system by others. All END-POINT WIRELESS installation services are governed by the provisions of Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein.

7. WIRELESS AND INTERNET ACCESS CAPABILITIES: Subscriber is responsible for supplying high speed Internet access and or wireless services at Subscriber's premises. END-POINT WIRELESS does not provide Internet service, maintain Internet connection, wireless access or communication pathways, computer, smart phone, electric current connection or supply, or in all cases the remote video server. In consideration of Subscriber making its monthly payments for remote access to the system END-POINT WIRELESS will authorize Subscriber access. END-POINT WIRELESS is not responsible for Subscriber's access to the Internet or any interruption of service or down time of remote access caused by loss of Internet service, radio or cellular or any other mode of communication used by Subscriber to access the system. Subscriber acknowledges that Subscriber's security system can be compromised if the codes or devices used for access are lost or accessed by others and END-POINT WIRELESS.

8. ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION AND LIMITATIONS: If selected as a service to be provided and included in the Schedule of Equipment and Services, Access Control equipment shall be connected to a computer supplied by the Subscriber and connected to Subscriber’s computer network. If data storage or backup is selected, service END-POINT WIRELESS or its designee shall store and /or backup data received from Subscriber’s system for a period of one year and shall make such data available for download by Subscriber at no cost during such period. Thereafter, all such data shall be permanently deleted. END-POINT WIRELESS shall have no liability for data corruption or inability to retrieve data even if caused by END-POINT WIRELESS's negligence.

Subscriber’s data shall be maintained confidential as required in Section 4(c), and shall be retrieved and released only to Subscriber or upon Subscriber's authorization or by legal process. Internet access is not provided by END-POINT WIRELESS and END-POINT WIRELESS has no responsibility for such access or IP address service. END-POINT WIRELESS shall have no liability for unauthorized access to the system through the Internet or other communication networks or data corruption or loss for any reason whatsoever. All END-POINT WIRELESS installation services are governed by the provisions of Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein.

9. (a) ACCESS CONTROL ADMINISTRATION: If selected as a service to be provided END-POINT WIRELESS will maintain the data base for the operation of the Access Control System. Subscriber will advise END-POINT WIRELESS of all changes in personnel and or changes access levels of authorization and restrictions, providing Access card serial numbers or biometric data and such information that Subscriber deems necessary to identify personnel. All communication by a subscriber to END-POINT WIRELESS regarding personnel access must be in writing via email or fax to addresses designated by END-POINT WIRELESS. END POINT WIRELESS shall have remote internet access to the Subscriber's designated access control computer to program and make database updates to the system. Subscriber is responsible for maintaining its computer and computer network and Internet access
(b) VIDEO SYSTEM OPERATION AND LIMITATIONS: If selected as a service to be provided and included in the Schedule of Equipment and Services. Video equipment is attached to a digital recorder computer and Subscriber shall not use the computer for any other purpose. Subscriber shall be permitted to access and make changes to the system’s operation on site and over the internet. If data storage is a selected service, END-POINT WIRELESS shall store data received from Subscriber's system for one year. and shall make such data available for download by Subscriber at no cost during such period. Thereafter, all such data shall be permanently deleted. END-POINT WIRELESS shall have no liability for data corruption or inability to retrieve data unless caused by END-POINT WIRELESS’s negligence or willful misconduct. Subscriber’s data shall be maintained confidential as required in Section 4(c) and shall be retrieved and released only to Subscriber or upon Subscriber’s authorization or by legal process. Telephone or internet access is not provided by END-POINT WIRELESS and END-POINT WIRELESS has no responsibility for such access or IP address service If system has remote access END-POINT WIRELESS is not responsible for the security or privacy of any wireless network system or router, and it is the Subscriber’s responsibility to secure access to the system with pass codes and lockouts. END-POINT WIRELESS shall have no liability for unauthorized access to the system through the internet or other communication networks or data corruption or loss for any reason whatsoever (unless gross negligence or willful misconduct by EPW). All END-POINT WIRELESS installation services are governed by the provisions of Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein.

10. STREAMING VIDEO DATA / CCTV / EXCESSIVE DATA USAGE: If selected as a service to be provided and included in the Schedule of Equipment, upon receipt of a video signal the video system is designed to activate in the central station and record video data reception, upon which, ENDPOINT WIRELESS or its designee central office, shall make every reasonable effort to notify Subscriber by email, text, or voice message and the appropriate municipal police or fire department.

Subscriber acknowledges that signals transmitted from Subscriber's premises directly to municipal police or fire departments or Subscriber's internal security stations are not monitored by personnel of END-POINT WIRELESS or END-POINT WIRELESS designee central office and END-POINT WIRELESS does not assume any responsibility for the manner in which such signals are monitored or the response, if any, to such signals. Subscriber acknowledges that signals which are transmitted through the internet, over telephone lines, wire, air waves, cellular, radio, internet, VOIP, or other modes of communication pass through communication networks wholly beyond the control of ENDPOINT WIRELESS may own the radio network, and END-POINT WIRELESS shall not be responsible for any failure which prevents transmission signals from reaching the central office monitoring center or damages arising therefrom, or for data corruption, theft or viruses to Subscriber’s computers if connected to the alarm communication equipment. Subscriber agrees to furnish END-POINT WIRELESS with a written list of names and telephone numbers of those persons Subscriber wishes to receive notification of signals. All changes and revisions shall be supplied to END-POINT WIRELESS in writing. Subscriber authorizes END-POINT WIRELESS to access the supervisory panel to input or delete data and programming. If Subscriber requests END-POINT WIRELESS to remotely activate or deactivate the system, change combinations, openings or closings, or re-program system functions, Subscriber shall pay END-POINT WIRELESS $75.00 for each such service. END-POINT WIRELESS may, upon not less than three (3) business days prior written notice, suspend or terminate its services, in central station’s sole discretion, in event of Subscriber’s default in performance of this agreement or in event central station facility or communication network is nonoperational or Subscriber’s alarm system transmitting more than 10 false alarm signals within a 24-hour period. Central station is authorized to record and maintain audio and video transmissions, data and communications, and shall be the exclusive owner of such property. END-POINT WIRELESS shall have no liability for excessive data usage expense incurred by Subscriber attributable to the equipment or services provided herein. All Subscriber information and data shall be maintained confidentially by END-POINT WIRELESS as required in Section 4(c).

11. GUARD RESPONSE: If guard response is specified as a service to be provided, upon receipt of an alarm signal, END-POINT WIRELESS or its subcontractor shall as soon as may be practical send one or more of its guards to the Subscriber's premises. Unless guard determines that the alarm is a false alarm and that no situation requiring police or fire department services exist, the guard shall notify the central station or police or fire department directly that an emergency situation exists and wait up to 15 minutes for the municipal police or fire department personnel or Subscriber to arrive at the premises and if permitted by the police shall assist in making a search of the premises to determine the cause of the alarm condition. If provided with keys to the premises the guard shall endeavor to secure the premises and repair the security equipment. However, Subscriber acknowledges that the guard is not required to enter the premises or to render any service to the security equipment and shall not be required to remain stationed at Subscriber's premises for more than 15 minutes after initial arrival. Subscriber authorizes the guard to take such action the guard deems necessary to secure the premises and reset the alarm, though Subscriber acknowledges that the guard may not be able to or may not have sufficient time to secure the premises or reset the alarm and put same in working order. If Subscriber requests END-POINT WIRELESS to station its guard at the premises for more than 30 minutes, and END-POINT WIRELESS has sufficient personnel to provide such service, and END-POINT WIRELESS makes no such representation that its personnel will be available, then Subscriber agrees to pay END-POINT WIRELESS $65.00 per half hour plus tax for such service. Subscriber agrees to confirm the request to END-POINT WIRELESS to provide extended guard service by email, text or recorded conversation to ENDPOINT WIRELESS at the time request is made and END-POINT WIRELESS is authorized to ignore any request not confirmed within 15 minutes.

12. LIMITED WARRANTY ON SALE: In the event that any part of the security system becomes defective, or in the event that any repairs are required, END-POINT WIRELESS agrees to make all repairs and replacement of parts without costs to the Subscriber for a period of three hundred and sixty five (365) days from the date of installation. END-POINT WIRELESS reserves the option to either replace or repair the alarm equipment, and reserves the right to substitute materials of equal quality at time of replacement, or to use reconditioned parts in fulfillment of this warranty. This warranty does not include batteries, electrical surges, lightning damage, software upgrades and repairs, communication devices that are no longer supported by communication pathways, obsolete components and components exceeding manufacturer’s useful life. END-POINT WIRELESS is not the manufacturer of the equipment and other than END-POINT WIRELESS’s limited warranty Subscriber agrees to look exclusively to the manufacturer of the equipment for repairs under its warranty coverage if any. Except as set forth in this agreement, END-POINT WIRELESS makes no express warranties as to any matter whatsoever, including, without limitation, the condition of the equipment, its merchantability, or its fitness for any particular purpose. END-POINT WIRELESS does not represent nor warrant that the security system may not be compromised or circumvented, or that the system will prevent any loss by burglary, hold-up, or otherwise; or that the system will in all cases provide the protection for which it is installed. END-POINT WIRELESS expressly disclaims any implied warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

The warranty does not cover any damage to material or equipment caused by accident, misuse, attempted or unauthorized repair service, modification, or improper installation by anyone other than END-POINT WIRELESS. Except as otherwise provided herein, END POINT WIRELESS shall not be liable for consequential damages. Subscriber acknowledges that any affirmation of fact or promise made by END-POINT WIRELESS shall not be deemed to create an express warranty unless included in this agreement in writing; that Subscriber is not relying on END-POINT WIRELESS's skill or judgment in selecting or furnishing a system suitable for any particular purpose and that there are no warranties which extend beyond those on the face of this agreement, and that END-POINT WIRELESS has offered additional and more sophisticated equipment for an additional charge which Subscriber has declined. Except as otherwise provided herein with respect to END-POINT WIRELESS’ installation activities causing bodily injury, death or property damage. Subscriber's exclusive remedy for END-POINT WIRELESS's breach of this agreement or negligence to any degree under this agreement is to require END-POINT WIRELESS to repair or replace, at ENDPOINT WIRELESS’s option, any equipment which is non-operational. This Limited Warranty is independent of and in addition to service contracted under paragraph 2 of this agreement. This Limited Warranty gives Subscriber specific legal rights and Subscriber may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If required by law, END-POINT WIRELESS will procure all permits required by local law and will provide certificate of worker’s compensation prior to starting work. All END-POINT WIRELESS installation services are governed by the provisions of Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein.

13. GENERAL PROVISIONS DELAY IN DELIVERY / INSTALLATION / RISK OF LOSS OF MATERIAL: END-POINT WIRELESS shall not be liable for any damage or loss sustained by Subscriber as a result of delay in delivery and/or installation of equipment, equipment failure, or for interruption of service due to electric failure, strikes, walk-outs, war, acts of God, or other causes, beyond the reasonable control of END-POINT WIRELESS. The estimated date work is to be substantially completed is not a definite completion date and time is not of the essence. In the event the work is delayed through no fault of END-POINT WIRELESS, END-POINT WIRELESS shall have such additional time for performance as may be reasonably necessary under the circumstances.

Subscriber assumes all risk of loss of material once delivered to the job site, Subscriber assumes all risk of loss of equipment while under Subscriber’s possession or control.

14. TESTING OF SECURITY SYSTEM: Prior to Subscriber accepting the system as complete, it is the responsibility of END-POINT WIRELESS to test and demonstrate that the Security System is functioning properly, and to correct any apparent defects without cost to Subscriber. After Subscriber accepts the system in writing as complete, it shall be deemed to be in Subscriber’s sole possession and control. Thereafter, Subscriber shall and to notify END-POINT WIRELESS if it is in need of repair. Except for warranty service, service if provided after Subscriber acceptance, is pursuant to paragraph 2.

15. CARE AND SERVICE OF SECURITY SYSTEM: Subscriber agrees not to tamper with, remove or otherwise interfere with the Security System which shall remain in the same location as installed.

All repairs, replacement or alteration to the security system made by reason of alteration to Subscriber's premises, or caused by unauthorized intrusion, lightning or electrical surge, or caused by any means other than normal usage, wear and tear, shall be made at the cost of the Subscriber.

Batteries, electrical surges, lightning damage, software upgrades and repairs, communication devices that are no longer supported by communication pathways, obsolete components and components exceeding manufacturer's useful life, are not included in warranty or service under paragraph 2 and will be repaired or replaced at Subscriber’s expense at the following cost schedule of $115 per hour. While this agreement remains in effect, no apparatus or device shall be attached to or connect with the security system as originally installed without END-POINT WIRELESS's written consent.

16. ALTERATION OF PREMISES FOR INSTALLATION: END-POINT WIRELESS is authorized to make preparations such as drilling holes, driving nails, making attachments or doing any other thing necessary in END-POINT WIRELESS's sole discretion for the installation and service of the security system, and END-POINT WIRELESS shall not be responsible for any condition created thereby as a result of such installation, service, or removal of the security system, and Subscriber represents that the owner of the premises, if different from Subscriber, has granted full permission to make such alterations.

17. EXCULPATORY CLAUSE: THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION DO NOT APPLY TO AND

DO NOT AFFECT LIABILITY OF END-POINT WIRELESS FOR CLAIMS AND LIABILITIES ARISING OUT OF ITS INSTALLATION ACTIVITIES. THOSE CLAIMS AND LIABILITIES ARE GOVERNED BY THE PROVISIONS OF EXHIBIT “A” HERETO.

END-POINT WIRELESS and Subscriber agree that END-POINT WIRELESS is not an insurer and no insurance coverage is offered herein. The security equipment and END-POINT WIRELESS’s services are designed to reduce certain risks of loss, though END-POINT WIRELESS does not guarantee that no loss will occur. END-POINT WIRELESS is not assuming liability, and, therefore, shall not be liable to Subscriber for any loss, data corruption or inability to retrieve data, personal injury or property damage sustained by Subscriber as a result of intrusion, burglary, theft, hold-up, fire, equipment failure, smoke, or any other cause whatsoever, regardless of whether or not such loss or damage was caused by or contributed to by END-POINT WIRELESS's negligent performance to any degree in furtherance of this agreement, any extra contractual or legal duty, strict products liability, or negligent failure to perform any" obligation pursuant to this agreement or any other legal duty. In the event of any loss or injury to any person or property. Subscriber agrees to look exclusively to Subscriber’s insurer to recover damages. Subscriber releases END-POINT WIRELESS from any claims for contribution, indemnity or subrogation.

18. INSURANCE: In the event of any loss or injury to any person or property related to the Monitoring Services, Subscriber agrees to look exclusively to Subscriber’s insurer to recover damages. Subscriber shall self-insure or obtain insurance to cover any loss the Monitoring Services are intended to detect to one hundred percent of the insurable value, and Subscriber and all those claiming rights under Subscriber waive all rights against END-POINT WIRELESS and its subcontractors for loss or damages caused by burglary, theft, water, smoke, fire or other perils intended to be detected by the Monitoring Services or covered by insurance to be obtained by Subscriber, except such rights as they may have to the proceeds of insurance, and not including loss or damages resulting from the willful misconduct of END-POINT WIRELESS or any of its employees, subcontractors, or agents. Insurance requirements covering installation services by END-POINT WIRELESS are set forth in Exhibit “A” hereto.

19. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Subscriber agrees that should there arise any liability on the part of END-POINT WIRELESS as a result of END-POINT WIRELESS's negligent performance to any degree or negligent failure to perform any of END-POINT WIRELESS’s obligations pursuant to this agreement or any other legal duty, equipment failure, or strict products liability, that END-POINT WIRELESS’s liability shall be limited to the sum of $250 00 or 5% of the sales price or 6 times the aggregate of monthly payments for services being provided at time of loss, whichever is greater. If Subscriber wishes to increase END-POINT WIRELESS's amount of limitation of liability, Subscriber may, as a matter of right, at any time, by entering into a supplemental agreement, obtain a higher limit by paying an annual payment consonant with END-POINT WIRELESS's increased liability. This shall not be construed as insurance coverage. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THE

PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION DO NOT APPLY TO AND DO NOT AFFECT LIABILITY OF

END-POINT WIRELESS FOR CLAIMS AND LIABILITIES ARISING OUT OF ITS INSTALLATION ACTIVITIES. THOSE CLAIMS AND LIABILITIES ARE GOVERNED BY THE PROVISIONS OF EXHIBIT “A” HERETO.

20. LEGAL ACTION: The parties agree that due to the nature of the services to be provided by ENDPOINT WIRELESS, the monthly or other periodic payments to be made by the Subscriber for the term of this agreement form an integral part of END-POINT WIRELESS's anticipated profits; that in the event of Subscriber's default it would be difficult if not impossible to fix END-POINT WIRELESS's actual damages. Therefore, in the event Subscriber defaults in the payment or any charges to be paid to END-POINT WIRELESS, interest on such overdue payments shall accrue at the rate of ten percent per year. In the event any proper invoice remains unpaid after sixty (60) days, END-POINT WIRELESS shall be permitted to terminate all of its services, including but not limited to terminating monitoring service, under this agreement and to remotely re-program or delete any programming. The prevailing party in any legal action arising out of this agreement shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.

The parties agree that they may bring claims against the other only in their individual capacity and not as a class action plaintiff or class action member in any purported class or representative proceeding. Service of process or papers in any legal proceeding or arbitration between the parties may be made by certified or registered mail with proof of delivery delivered by the U.S. Postal Service addressed to the party's address in this agreement or another address provided by the party in writing to the party making service. Subscriber submits to the jurisdiction and laws of California and agrees that any litigation or arbitration between the parties must be commenced and maintained in the County of Los Angeles. The parties waive trial by jury in any action between them unless prohibited by law. Any action by Subscriber against END-POINT WIRELESS must be commenced within one year of the accrual of the cause of action or shall be barred.

21. END-POINT'S RIGHT TO SUBCONTRACT SPECIAL SERVICES: Subscriber agrees that ENDPOINT WIRELESS is authorized and permitted to subcontract any services to be provided by ENDPOINT WIRELESS to third parties who may be independent of END-POINT WIRELESS, and, except for a breach of this agreement, END-POINT WIRELESS shall not be liable for any loss or damage sustained by Subscriber by reason of fire, theft, burglary or any other cause whatsoever caused by the negligence of third parties, except as provided in Exhibit “A” hereto. Notwithstanding the foregoing, END-POINT WIRELESS shall remain primarily liable for the performance of this agreement. Subscriber appoints END-POINT WIRELESS to act as Subscriber’s agent with respect to such third parties, except that END-POINT WIRELESS shall not obligate Subscriber to make any payments to such third parties. Subscriber acknowledges that this agreement, and particularly those paragraphs relating to END-POINT WIRELESS's disclaimer of warranties, exemption from liability, even for its negligence, limitation of liability and indemnification, inure to the benefit of and are applicable to any assignees, subcontractors, manufacturers, vendors and central offices of ENDPOINT WIRELESS.

22. NON-SOLICITATION: Subscriber agrees that it will not solicit for employment for itself, or any other entity, or employ, in any capacity, any employee of END-POINT WIRELESS assigned by ENDPOINT WIRELESS to perform any service for or on behalf of Subscriber for a period of two years after END-POINT WIRELESS has completed providing service to Subscriber. In the event of Subscriber's violation of this provision shall be a material breach of this agreement.,

23. FALSE ALARMS / PERMIT FEES: Subscriber is responsible for all alarm permits and fees, agrees to file for and maintain any permits required by applicable law and indemnify or reimburse END-POINT WIRELESS for any fines relating to permits or false alarms imposed on END-POINT WIRELESS as a result of this agreement. END-POINT WIRELESS shall have no liability for permit fees, false alarms, false alarm fines, police or fire response, any damage to personal or real property or personal injury caused by police or fire department response to alarm, whether false alarm or otherwise, or the refusal of the police or fire department to respond. In the event of termination of police or fire response by the municipal police or fire department, this agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and Subscriber shall remain liable for al payments provided for herein. Should END-POINT WIRELESS be required by existing or hereafter enacted law to perform any service or furnish any material not specifically covered by the terms of this agreement, Subscriber and ENDPOINT WIRELESS will use good faith efforts to agree on an adjustment of recurring fees otherwise payable hereunder.

24. CREDIT INVESTIGATION: Subscriber and any guarantor authorize END-POINT WIRELESS to conduct credit investigations from time to time to determine Subscriber’s and guarantor’s credit worthiness.

25. FULL AGREEMENT / SEVERABILITY: This agreement, including Exhibit "A" herto, along with the Schedule of Equipment and Services constitutes the full understanding of the parties and may not be amended, modified or canceled, except in writing signed by both parties. Subscriber acknowledges and represents that Subscriber has not relied on any representation, assertion, guarantee, warranty, collateral agreement or other assurance, except those set forth in this Agreement. Subscriber hereby waives all rights and remedies, at law or in equity, arising, or which may arise, as the result of Subscriber’s reliance on such representation, assertion, guarantee, warranty, collateral agreement or other assurance. To the extent this agreement is inconsistent with any other document, agreement, purchase order or understanding between the parties, the terms of this agreement shall govern. Should any provision of this agreement be deemed void, the remaining parts shall not be affected.

PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Equipment and packaging may contain components containing chemicals known to The State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Payment Schedule For Project Grand Total:

Deposit (Due On Day of Signing): $123,014.00
Final Payment (Due Upon Completion): $16,500.00
Purchase Order Required:

PO Number(If no. enter "N/A"):

AP Contact Name:

Phone - Direct:

Email:

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SUBSCRIBER ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIVING A FULLY EXECUTED COPY OF THIS AGREEMENT AND SCHEDULE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES AT TIME OF EXECUTION.

Grissel Chavez Elias Bettencourt
06 / 05 / 2026
EXHIBIT “A”

INSTALLATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. The provisions of this Exhibit “A” shall govern the provision of any and all installation services performed by or on behalf of END-POINT WIRELESS and shall govern in the event of any conflict or inconsistency with any other provision of this agreement. For purposes of this agreement, “Installation Services” shall mean and include the physical installation, whether by END-POINT WIRELESS or any person or entity acting on behalf of END-POINT WIRELESS, on property owned or controlled by Subscriber, including any required configuration and/or programming, of cameras, wires, sensors, and any and all other equipment and related components provided by Verkada, Inc., pursuant to CMAS #3-23-01-1017, or by any third party that is identified in the Schedule of Equipment and Services referenced in Section 1 of this agreement.

2. END-POINT WIRELESS, to the fullest extent permitted by law, agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold Subscriber, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers (“Indemnitees”) harmless with respect to any and all claims and liabilities, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs, and expenses incidental thereto, which may be suffered or incurred by, accrued against, charged to, or recoverable from any Indemnitee, by reason of any claim or legal action alleging:
(i) bodily injury or death to any person, and/or property damage, arising out of the performance of Installation Services by END-POINT WIRELESS, or any of its employees, subcontractors, or agents; and/or (ii) infringement or misappropriating any United States or foreign patent, copyright, trade secret, trademark, or other proprietary right in connection with provision of the Monitoring Services.

In the event that END-POINT WIRELESS is enjoined from providing the Monitoring Services and such injunction is not dissolved within thirty (30) calendar days, or in the event that Subscriber is adjudged, in any final order of a court of competent jurisdiction from which no appeal is taken, to have Infringed upon or misappropriated any patent, copyright, trade secret, trademark, or other proprietary right in the access or use of the Services, then END-POINT WIRELESS shall, at its expense: (a) obtain for Subscriber the right to continue using the Monitoring Services; (b) replace or modify the Monitoring Services so that they do not infringe upon or misappropriate such proprietary right and is free to be used by Subscriber; or, (c) in the event that END-POINT WIRELESS is unable or determines, in its reasonable judgment, that it is commercially unreasonable to do either of the aforementioned, END-POINT WIRELESS shall reimburse to Subscriber any prepaid fees.

3. Unless otherwise approved in writing by Subscriber’s risk manager, END-POINT WIRELESS shall, at its own expense, procure and maintain in full force and effect during the term of this agreement, policies of insurance, of the types and in the minimum amounts as follows, with responsible insurance carriers having an A. M. Best rating of not less than A:VII and duly admitted and qualified in California, covering the Installation Services of END-POINT WIRELESS, pursuant to this agreement: commercial general liability and auto liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence and/or accident, $2,000,000 aggregate); workers’ compensation (statutory limits) and employers’ liability ($500,000 per accident).The Indemnitees shall be named as additional insureds on the CGL and auto liability policies; all policies shall be endorsed to waive the right of subrogation and END-POINT WIRELESS waives all rights of subrogation. Copies of insurance certificates and original endorsements evidencing all required insurance shall be provided to Subscriber prior to commencement of Installation Services.

4. California Labor Code compliance. Pursuant to Labor Code Sec. 1720(a), the Installation Services Constitute “public works”. Therefore, in the performance of Installation Services, END-POINT WIRELESS shall comply with all Labor Code requirements set forth in Exhibit “A-1” attached hereto.

EXHIBIT _A-1

CALIFORNIA LABOR CODE COMPLIANCE
1 . END-POINT WIRELESS (“Contractor”) acknowledges that the Installation Services required by this contract are subject to the provisions of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1720) of the California Labor Code relating to public works and the awarding public agency (“City”), and agrees to be bound by all the provisions thereof as though set forth in full herein.
2 . This is a public work and requires the payment of prevailing wages for the work or craft in which the worker is employed for any public work done under the contract by Contractor or by any subcontractor pursuant to Section 1771 of the Labor Code. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1773 of the Labor Code of the State of California, the City has obtained the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general rate for holiday and overtime work in this locality for each craft, classification, or type of workman needed to execute this contract from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations. These rates are on file with the City Clerk or may be obtained at http://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/DPreWageDetermination.htm .

Contractor shall post a copy of such wage rates at the job site and shall pay the adopted prevailing wage rates as a minimum. Contractor shall comply with the provisions of Sections 1775, 1776, 1777.5, 1777.6, and 1813 of the Labor Code. Pursuant to the provisions of 1775 of the Labor Code, Contractor shall forfeit to the City, as a penalty, not more than $200.00 for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for each laborer, worker, or mechanic employed, paid less than the stipulated prevailing rates for any work done under this contract, by him or by any subcontractor under him, in violation of the provisions of this Agreement.

3. In accordance with Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, and except for projects involving construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work of $25,000 or less, or maintenance work of $15,000 or less, no contractor or subcontractor shall be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any public work contract unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions for bid purposes, only, pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.1(a)].

4. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1776, Contractor shall maintain and make available an accurate record showing the name of each worker and hours worked each day and each week by each worker employed by Contractor performing services covered by this Agreement.

Contractor and its subcontractors shall furnish electronic certified payroll records to the Labor Commissioner in accordance with Labor Code Section 1771.4. The project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with Section 1776 by itself and all of its subcontractors. The Contractor shall post job site notices, as prescribed by regulation.

5. Contractor shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Sections 1777.5, 1777.6 and 1777.7 and California Code of Regulations Title 8, Section 200 et seq. concerning the employment of apprentices on public works projects. The Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with these Sections for all apprenticeable occupations. Before commencing Work on this Project, the Contractor shall provide the City with a copy of the information submitted to any applicable apprenticeship program. Within sixty (60) Days after concluding Work, Contractor and each of its Subcontractors shall submit to the City a verified statement of the journeyman and apprentice hours performed under this Contract.

6. Contractor agrees to comply with the provisions of California Labor Code Section 1813 concerning penalties for workers who work excess hours. The Contractor shall, as a penalty to the City, forfeit twenty-five dollars ($25) for each worker employed in the execution of the contract by the Contractor or by any subcontractor for each calendar day during which such worker is required or permitted to work more than 8 hours in any one calendar day and 40 hours in any one calendar week in violation of the provisions of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1, Article 3 of the California Labor Code.

7. California Labor Code Sections 1860 and 3700 provide that every contractor will be required to secure the payment of compensation to its employees. In accordance with the provisions of California Labor Code Section 1861, by signing the Agreement to which this Exhibit is attached, Contractor hereby certifies as follows:
“I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this contract."

EXHIBIT C

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

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

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

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

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

Cyber Liability: Vendor shall maintain comprehensive cyber liability insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence/loss and $2,000,000 general aggregate. If the coverage is maintained on a claims-made basis, the Vendor shall maintain such coverage for an additional three (3) years following termination of the contract.

For Commercial General Liability and Commercial Automobile Liability (CGL Coverage): The City will be named as an additional insured, under the commercial general liability (“CGL”) liability insurance policy coverage, for all liability arising out of the operations by or on behalf of the named insured, and this CGL liability policy protects the additional insured, its officers, agents and employees against liability for personal and bodily injuries, deaths or property damage or destruction arising in any respect, directly or indirectly, in the performance of the contract.

Each such CGL policy shall be endorsed with the following language: The City of Paramount, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees and volunteers are included as insureds with regard to damages and defense of claims arising from: (a) activities performed by or on behalf of the Named Insured, including the insured's general supervision of the Named Insured, (b) products and completed operations of the Named Insured, or (c) premises owned, leased or used by the Named Insured.

This CGL policy shall be considered primary insurance as respects the City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers. Any insurance maintained by the City, including any self-insured retention the City may have, shall be considered excess insurance only and shall not contribute with it.

The inclusion of more than one insured shall not operate to impair the rights of one insured against another insured, and the coverages afforded shall apply as though separate policies had been issued to each insured.

The Additional Insured coverage under the Consultant’s policy shall be primary and non-contributory and will not seek contribution from the City’s insurance or self-insurance and shall be at least as broad as CG 20 01 04 13.

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

Waiver of Subrogation. All policies of Commercial General Liability, Commercial Automobile Liability, and Worker’s Compensation shall specifically allow Consultant or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss.

Consultant hereby waives its own right of recovery against the City, its officials, officers, employees, and agents to the extent of such coverage.

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

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

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

WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE CERTIFICATION

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

PARAGRAPHS BELOW MUST BE CHECKED)
□ I have and will maintain a certificate of consent from the California Labor Commission to selfinsure for workers' compensation, as provided for by Section 3700 of the Labor Code, for the performance of the work to be performed under this Agreement. □ I have and will maintain workers' compensation insurance, as required by Section 3700 of the Labor Code, for the performance of the work to be performed under this contract. My workers' compensation insurance carrier and policy number are:

Carrier: Gilbert Cohen Insurance Agency, Inc.

Policy Number : A09519629
□ I certify that, in the performance of the work under this Agreement, I shall not employ any person in any manner so as to become subject to the workers' compensation laws of California, and I hereby agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Paramount and all of its officials, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, and losses relating to personal injury or death, economic losses, and property damage arising out of my failure to provide such worker’s compensation insurance. I further agree that, if I should become subject to the workers' compensation provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code, I shall forthwith comply with those provisions.

WARNING: FAILURE TO SECURE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COVERAGE IS UNLAWFUL,

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

By: _________________________________ Dated: ______________, 20_____ 2026-04-08 Created by:

Elias Bettencourt
End-Point Wireless Inc.

Created for:

Grissel Chavez
City of Paramount
Grissel Chavez
City of Paramount
Dear Grissel,
End-Point Wireless is pleased to have the opportunity to provide this proposal to City of Paramount as requested. The following proposal addresses system requirements as identified in our most recent survey of various sites.

At End-Point Wireless, we are dedicated to providing you with an integrated security solution with high-quality equipment and exemplary service.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please feel free to contact us.

Sincerely,
Elias Bettencourt Sr.

End-Point Wireless
[email protected]
951-756-6900
Your Custom Security Plan
At End-Point Wireless, we are dedicated to providing cutting-edge low voltage solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of businesses across Southern California. With a passion for technology and a commitment to excellence, we specialize in delivering top-notch low voltage services that ensure safety, efficiency, communication, and convenience for our clients.

Our Approach
We take pride in being a part of the Southern California community. Our commitment goes beyond business – we actively contribute to the local community by supporting initiatives and projects that promote growth, education, and sustainability.

As a medium size company, we're able to adapt to an ever-changing environment that smaller momand-pop and larger national security companies can't stay on top of. We invest in continued training and education, so our team can stay on the cutting edge of all technologies.

Your Custom Security Plan
Scope of Work (Cameras):

End-Point Wireless Inc. (EPW) is to install a camera system consisting of one (1) multisensor camera, one (1) bullet camera, and one (1) horn speaker. EPW will provide CAT6 cables for all cameras. EPW will need one (1) lift for entire installation.

Attachments:
• Quote
Exclusions:
• Network Switch
• The customer is to provide power and a network connection to support the proposed systems prior to installation.
• City needs to provide 120v power and an additional lamp light on pole

1920 S Archibald Ave, Unit L
Ontario, CA 91761
Quote Number: Q-0001
Product List Price Discount Sales
Price
Quantity Total Price
Verkada 5-Year Camera License, Capacity Increase $1,099.00 20% $879.20 1 $879.20 Verkada 5-Year Four-Camera Multisensor License, Capacity Increase
$3,249.00 20% $2,599.20 1 $2,599.20
Verkada 5-Year Horn Speaker License, Capacity Increase $899.00 20% $719.20 1 $719.20 CH53-E Outdoor Four-Camera Multisensor Camera, 8TB, 365 Days Max
$21,575.84 20% $17,260.67 1 $17,260.67
Verkada CB53-TE Telephoto Bullet Camera, 2TB, 365 Days
Max
$7,153.94 20% $5,723.15 1 $5,723.15
Verkada BZ11 Horn Speaker $893.26 20% $714.61 1 $714.61 Verkada Arm Mount $144.23 20% $115.38 1 $115.38
Verkada - Pole Mount $278.38 20% $222.70 3 $668.10
Verkada Square Junction Box Mount $121.86 20% $97.49 1 $97.49 Verkada Four-Camera Multisensor Pendant Cap Mount $177.76 20% $142.21 1 $142.21 ADI PRO 0E-CAT6RBK CAT6 Riser Cable, 23/4 Solid BC,
Unshielded, UTP, CMR/FT4, 1000' (304.8m) Reel in Box,
Black
$346.54 $346.54 1 $346.54
Herc BOOM ARTICULATED 45FT ELEC- 1 Day $1,531.63 $1,531.63 1 $1,531.63 24 x 24 x 12 in. NEMA 4 Electrical Enclosure Box, IP65
Waterproof and Dustproof Cold-Rolled Carbon Steel,
Outdoor/Indoor
$498.61 $498.61 1 $498.61
TRENDnet TPE-TG82ES 8-Port Gigabit EdgeSmart PoE+
Switch, 16Gbps
$201.26 $201.26 1 $201.26
Camera labor installation $2,951.44 $2,951.44 1 $2,951.44 Subtotal: $34,448.69
Tax: $2,171.91
Total: $36,620.60
End-Point Wireless
30141 Antelope Road
Menifee, California 92584
(800) 276-0415

STANDARD COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT
Date: 08/25/26
SUBSCRIBER: City of Paramount
AUTHORIZED CONTACT: Grissel Chavez
Contact email: [email protected]

1. END-POINT WIRELESS (hereinafter referred to as “End-Point Wireless”) agrees to sell, install and program, at Subscriber's premises, and Subscriber agrees to buy, an electronic security system consisting of the equipment and services described in the attached Schedule of Equipment and Services. As well as any and all services performed by or on behalf of END-POINT WIRELESS shall comply with all applicable local, State and federal laws, statutes, regulations and orders.

2. All recurring charges are detailed in the quote section of this document and are to be billed monthly. Subscriber agrees to pay End-Point Wireless via automatic scheduled payments the following sum listed per month for the term of this agreement: $0.00 All recurring charges are detailed in the quote section of this document and billed yearly. Subscriber agrees to pay END-POINT WIRELESS the following sum listed per 5th year for the term of this agreement: $4,197.60

3. TERM OF AGREEMENT: Unless sooner terminated as provided herein, the term of this agreement shall be for a period of 60 month(s) and shall automatically renew month to month thereafter under the same terms and conditions for up to twelve (12) additional one month periods, unless either party gives written notice to the other by certified mail, return receipt requested, of their intention not to renew the agreement at least 30 days prior to the expiration of any term. END-POINT WIRELESS may invoice Subscriber in advance monthly, quarterly, or annually at END-POINT’s option. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Subscriber may terminate this agreement at any time with or without cause or penalty by providing END-POINT WIRELESS not less than sixty (60) days’ prior, written notice. Any prepaid but unearned fees shall be promptly refunded to Subscriber.

4. CENTRAL OFFICE MONITORING SERVICES: (a) Upon receipt of a signal from Subscriber’s alarm system, END-POINT WIRELESS or its designee central office shall make every reasonable effort to notify Subscriber and the appropriate municipal police or fire department depending upon the type of signal received (“Monitoring Services” sometimes herein). Not all signals will require notification to the authorities and subscribers may obtain a written response policy from END-POINT WIRELESS. No response shall be required for supervisory, loss of communication pathway, trouble or low battery signals. Subscriber acknowledges that signals transmitted from Subscriber's premises directly to municipal police or fire departments are not monitored by personnel of END-POINT WIRELESS or END-POINT WIRELESS's designee central office and END-POINT WIRELESS does not assume any responsibility for the manner in which such signals are monitored or the response, if any, to such signals. Subscriber acknowledges that signals which are transmitted over telephone lines, wire, air waves, internet, VOIP, radio or cellular, or other modes of communication pass through communication networks wholly beyond the control of END-POINT WIRELESS and are not maintained by END-POINT WIRELESS except END-POINT WIRELESS may own the radio network, and END-POINT WIRELESS shall not be responsible for any failure which prevents transmission signals from reaching the central office monitoring center or damages arising therefrom, or for data corruption, theft or viruses to Subscriber’s computers if connected to the alarm communication equipment. Subscriber agrees to furnish END-POINT WIRELESS with a written Call List of names and telephone numbers of those persons Subscriber wishes to receive notification of alarm signals.

Unless otherwise provided in the Call List END-POINT WIRELESS will make a reasonable effort to contact the first person reached or notified on the list either via telephone call, text or email message.

All changes and revisions shall be supplied to END-POINT WIRELESS in writing. Subscriber authorizes END-POINT WIRELESS to access the control panel to input or delete data and programming. If the equipment contains video or listening devices permitting central office to monitor video or sound then upon receipt of an alarm signal central office shall monitor video or sound for so long as central office in its sole discretion deems appropriate to confirm an alarm condition. If Subscriber requests END-POINT WIRELESS to remotely activate or deactivate the system, change combinations, openings or closings, or re-program system functions, Subscriber shall pay ENDPOINT WIRELESS $125.00 for each such service. END-POINT WIRELESS may, upon not less than three (3) business days’ prior written notice, prior notice, suspend or terminate its services, in central office’s sole discretion, in event of Subscriber’s default in performance of this agreement or in event central office facility or communication network is nonoperational or the Subscriber’s alarm system transmits more than 10 signals within a 24-hour period without legitimate cause, such transmissions shall be deemed excessive. Central office is authorized to record and maintain audio and video transmissions, data and communications, and shall be the exclusive owner of such property. All Subscriber information and data made accessible to, or stored or handled by END-POINT WIRELESS (“Subscriber Data”),shall be maintained confidentially by END-POINT WIRELESS. (b) Without limiting END-POINT WIRELESS’s obligation of confidentiality as further described herein, END-POINT WIRELESS shall be responsible for establishing and maintaining a data privacy and information security program, including physical, technical, administrative, and organizational safeguards, that comply with or are substantially similar to the security controls identified in the current version of NIST SP800-53, and that is designed to: (a) ensure the security and confidentiality of Subscriber Data; (b) protect against any anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of Subscriber Data; (c) protect against unauthorized disclosure, access to, or use of Subscriber Data; (d) ensure the proper disposal of Subscriber Data; and, (e) ensure that all employees, agents, and subcontractors of END-POINT WIRELESS, if any, comply with all of the foregoing. All Subscriber Data, whether in motion, in use, or at rest, shall be encrypted from end to end. In no case shall the safeguards of END-POINT WIRELESS’s data privacy and information security program used to protect Subscriber Data be less stringent than the safeguards used by END-POINT WIRELESS for its own data.
(c) END-POINT WIRELESS is provided a limited license to access Subscriber Data for the sole and exclusive purpose of providing the Services, including a license to collect, process, store, generate, and display Subscriber Data only to the extent necessary in the providing of the Services. ENDPOINT WIRELESS shall: (a) keep and maintain Subscriber Data in strict confidence, using such degree of care as is appropriate and consistent with its obligations as further described in this Agreement and applicable law to avoid unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or loss; (b) use and disclose Subscriber Data solely and exclusively for the purpose of providing the Services in accordance with this Agreement and applicable law; (c) allow access to Subscriber Data only to those employees of END- POINT WIRELESS who are directly involved with and responsible for providing the Services; and, (d) not use, sell, rent, transfer, distribute, or otherwise disclose or make available Subscriber Data for END-POINT WIRELESS’s own purposes or for the benefit of anyone other than Subscriber without Subscriber’s prior written consent. END-POINT WIRELESS may not utilize aggregated data derived from Subscriber Data unless it has been made “anonymous” using technology that irreversibly alters data in such a way that the data subject can no longer be identified directly or indirectly, either by the data controller alone or in collaboration with any other party, and such data is thereby rendered “anonymized data”, as generally described in ISO 25237:2017, Sections 3.2 and 3.3.

5. SERVICE: Service includes all parts and labor, and END-POINT WIRELESS shall service upon Subscriber's request the security system installed in Subscriber's premises between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, within reasonable time after receiving notice from Subscriber that service is required, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. All repairs, replacement or alteration to the security system made by reason of alteration to Subscriber’s premises, or caused by unauthorized intrusion, lightning or electrical surge, or caused by any means other than normal usage, wear and tear, shall be made at the cost of the Subscriber. Batteries, electrical surges, lightning damage, software upgrades and repairs, communication devices no longer supported by communication pathways, obsolete components and components exceeding manufacturer's useful life are not included in service and will be repaired or replaced at Subscriber's expense payable at time of service. No apparatus or device shall be attached to or connected with the security system as originally installed without End-Point's written consent. All END-POINT WIRELESS installation services are governed by the provisions of Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein.

6. SUBSCRIBER REMOTE ACCESS: If Remote Access is included in the Schedule of Equipment and Services to be installed and services provided by END-POINT WIRELESS, the equipment will transmit data via Subscriber's high speed Internet, cellular or radio communication service from remote pendant supplied by END-POINT WIRELESS or Subscriber's Internet or wireless connection device which is compatible with END-POINT's remote services. END-POINT WIRELESS will grant access to a server permitting Subscriber to monitor the security system, access the system to arm, disarm and bypass zones on the system, view the remote video camera(s) and control other remote automation devices that may be installed. The remote services server is provided either by ENDPOINT WIRELESS or a third party. END-POINT WIRELESS shall install the camera(s) in a permissible legal location in Subscriber's premises to permit Subscriber viewing. END-POINT WIRELESS shall have no responsibility for failure of data transmission, corruption or unauthorized access and shall not monitor or view the camera data. Electronic data may not be encrypted and wireless components of the alarm system may not meet Advanced Encryption Standard specifications for encryption of electronic data established by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology and END-POINT WIRELESS shall have no liability for access to the alarm system by others. All END-POINT WIRELESS installation services are governed by the provisions of Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein.

7. WIRELESS AND INTERNET ACCESS CAPABILITIES: Subscriber is responsible for supplying high speed Internet access and or wireless services at Subscriber's premises. END-POINT WIRELESS does not provide Internet service, maintain Internet connection, wireless access or communication pathways, computer, smart phone, electric current connection or supply, or in all cases the remote video server. In consideration of Subscriber making its monthly payments for remote access to the system END-POINT WIRELESS will authorize Subscriber access. END-POINT WIRELESS is not responsible for Subscriber's access to the Internet or any interruption of service or down time of remote access caused by loss of Internet service, radio or cellular or any other mode of communication used by Subscriber to access the system. Subscriber acknowledges that Subscriber's security system can be compromised if the codes or devices used for access are lost or accessed by others and END-POINT WIRELESS.

8. ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION AND LIMITATIONS: If selected as a service to be provided and included in the Schedule of Equipment and Services, Access Control equipment shall be connected to a computer supplied by the Subscriber and connected to Subscriber’s computer network. If data storage or backup is selected, service END-POINT WIRELESS or its designee shall store and /or backup data received from Subscriber’s system for a period of one year and shall make such data available for download by Subscriber at no cost during such period. Thereafter, all such data shall be permanently deleted. END-POINT WIRELESS shall have no liability for data corruption or inability to retrieve data even if caused by END-POINT WIRELESS's negligence.

Subscriber’s data shall be maintained confidential as required in Section 4(c), and shall be retrieved and released only to Subscriber or upon Subscriber's authorization or by legal process. Internet access is not provided by END-POINT WIRELESS and END-POINT WIRELESS has no responsibility for such access or IP address service. END-POINT WIRELESS shall have no liability for unauthorized access to the system through the Internet or other communication networks or data corruption or loss for any reason whatsoever. All END-POINT WIRELESS installation services are governed by the provisions of Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein.

9. (a) ACCESS CONTROL ADMINISTRATION: If selected as a service to be provided END-POINT WIRELESS will maintain the data base for the operation of the Access Control System. Subscriber will advise END-POINT WIRELESS of all changes in personnel and or changes access levels of authorization and restrictions, providing Access card serial numbers or biometric data and such information that Subscriber deems necessary to identify personnel. All communication by a subscriber to END-POINT WIRELESS regarding personnel access must be in writing via email or fax to addresses designated by END-POINT WIRELESS. END POINT WIRELESS shall have remote internet access to the Subscriber's designated access control computer to program and make database updates to the system. Subscriber is responsible for maintaining its computer and computer network and Internet access
(b) VIDEO SYSTEM OPERATION AND LIMITATIONS: If selected as a service to be provided and included in the Schedule of Equipment and Services. Video equipment is attached to a digital recorder computer and Subscriber shall not use the computer for any other purpose. Subscriber shall be permitted to access and make changes to the system’s operation on site and over the internet. If data storage is a selected service, END-POINT WIRELESS shall store data received from Subscriber's system for one year. and shall make such data available for download by Subscriber at no cost during such period. Thereafter, all such data shall be permanently deleted. END-POINT WIRELESS shall have no liability for data corruption or inability to retrieve data unless caused by END-POINT WIRELESS’s negligence or willful misconduct. Subscriber’s data shall be maintained confidential as required in Section 4(c) and shall be retrieved and released only to Subscriber or upon Subscriber’s authorization or by legal process. Telephone or internet access is not provided by END-POINT WIRELESS and END-POINT WIRELESS has no responsibility for such access or IP address service If system has remote access END-POINT WIRELESS is not responsible for the security or privacy of any wireless network system or router, and it is the Subscriber’s responsibility to secure access to the system with pass codes and lockouts. END-POINT WIRELESS shall have no liability for unauthorized access to the system through the internet or other communication networks or data corruption or loss for any reason whatsoever (unless gross negligence or willful misconduct by EPW). All END-POINT WIRELESS installation services are governed by the provisions of Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein.

10. STREAMING VIDEO DATA / CCTV / EXCESSIVE DATA USAGE: If selected as a service to be provided and included in the Schedule of Equipment, upon receipt of a video signal the video system is designed to activate in the central station and record video data reception, upon which, ENDPOINT WIRELESS or its designee central office, shall make every reasonable effort to notify Subscriber by email, text, or voice message and the appropriate municipal police or fire department.

Subscriber acknowledges that signals transmitted from Subscriber's premises directly to municipal police or fire departments or Subscriber's internal security stations are not monitored by personnel of END-POINT WIRELESS or END-POINT WIRELESS designee central office and END-POINT WIRELESS does not assume any responsibility for the manner in which such signals are monitored or the response, if any, to such signals. Subscriber acknowledges that signals which are transmitted through the internet, over telephone lines, wire, air waves, cellular, radio, internet, VOIP, or other modes of communication pass through communication networks wholly beyond the control of ENDPOINT WIRELESS may own the radio network, and END-POINT WIRELESS shall not be responsible for any failure which prevents transmission signals from reaching the central office monitoring center or damages arising therefrom, or for data corruption, theft or viruses to Subscriber’s computers if connected to the alarm communication equipment. Subscriber agrees to furnish END-POINT WIRELESS with a written list of names and telephone numbers of those persons Subscriber wishes to receive notification of signals. All changes and revisions shall be supplied to END-POINT WIRELESS in writing. Subscriber authorizes END-POINT WIRELESS to access the supervisory panel to input or delete data and programming. If Subscriber requests END-POINT WIRELESS to remotely activate or deactivate the system, change combinations, openings or closings, or re-program system functions, Subscriber shall pay END-POINT WIRELESS $75.00 for each such service. END-POINT WIRELESS may, upon not less than three (3) business days prior written notice, suspend or terminate its services, in central station’s sole discretion, in event of Subscriber’s default in performance of this agreement or in event central station facility or communication network is nonoperational or Subscriber’s alarm system transmitting more than 10 false alarm signals within a 24-hour period. Central station is authorized to record and maintain audio and video transmissions, data and communications, and shall be the exclusive owner of such property. END-POINT WIRELESS shall have no liability for excessive data usage expense incurred by Subscriber attributable to the equipment or services provided herein. All Subscriber information and data shall be maintained confidentially by END-POINT WIRELESS as required in Section 4(c).

11. GUARD RESPONSE: If guard response is specified as a service to be provided, upon receipt of an alarm signal, END-POINT WIRELESS or its subcontractor shall as soon as may be practical send one or more of its guards to the Subscriber's premises. Unless guard determines that the alarm is a false alarm and that no situation requiring police or fire department services exist, the guard shall notify the central station or police or fire department directly that an emergency situation exists and wait up to 15 minutes for the municipal police or fire department personnel or Subscriber to arrive at the premises and if permitted by the police shall assist in making a search of the premises to determine the cause of the alarm condition. If provided with keys to the premises the guard shall endeavor to secure the premises and repair the security equipment. However, Subscriber acknowledges that the guard is not required to enter the premises or to render any service to the security equipment and shall not be required to remain stationed at Subscriber's premises for more than 15 minutes after initial arrival. Subscriber authorizes the guard to take such action the guard deems necessary to secure the premises and reset the alarm, though Subscriber acknowledges that the guard may not be able to or may not have sufficient time to secure the premises or reset the alarm and put same in working order. If Subscriber requests END-POINT WIRELESS to station its guard at the premises for more than 30 minutes, and END-POINT WIRELESS has sufficient personnel to provide such service, and END-POINT WIRELESS makes no such representation that its personnel will be available, then Subscriber agrees to pay END-POINT WIRELESS $65.00 per half hour plus tax for such service. Subscriber agrees to confirm the request to END-POINT WIRELESS to provide extended guard service by email, text or recorded conversation to ENDPOINT WIRELESS at the time request is made and END-POINT WIRELESS is authorized to ignore any request not confirmed within 15 minutes.

12. LIMITED WARRANTY ON SALE: In the event that any part of the security system becomes defective, or in the event that any repairs are required, END-POINT WIRELESS agrees to make all repairs and replacement of parts without costs to the Subscriber for a period of three hundred and sixty five (365) days from the date of installation. END-POINT WIRELESS reserves the option to either replace or repair the alarm equipment, and reserves the right to substitute materials of equal quality at time of replacement, or to use reconditioned parts in fulfillment of this warranty. This warranty does not include batteries, electrical surges, lightning damage, software upgrades and repairs, communication devices that are no longer supported by communication pathways, obsolete components and components exceeding manufacturer’s useful life. END-POINT WIRELESS is not the manufacturer of the equipment and other than END-POINT WIRELESS’s limited warranty Subscriber agrees to look exclusively to the manufacturer of the equipment for repairs under its warranty coverage if any. Except as set forth in this agreement, END-POINT WIRELESS makes no express warranties as to any matter whatsoever, including, without limitation, the condition of the equipment, its merchantability, or its fitness for any particular purpose. END-POINT WIRELESS does not represent nor warrant that the security system may not be compromised or circumvented, or that the system will prevent any loss by burglary, hold-up, or otherwise; or that the system will in all cases provide the protection for which it is installed. END-POINT WIRELESS expressly disclaims any implied warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

The warranty does not cover any damage to material or equipment caused by accident, misuse, attempted or unauthorized repair service, modification, or improper installation by anyone other than END-POINT WIRELESS. Except as otherwise provided herein, END POINT WIRELESS shall not be liable for consequential damages. Subscriber acknowledges that any affirmation of fact or promise made by END-POINT WIRELESS shall not be deemed to create an express warranty unless included in this agreement in writing; that Subscriber is not relying on END-POINT WIRELESS's skill or judgment in selecting or furnishing a system suitable for any particular purpose and that there are no warranties which extend beyond those on the face of this agreement, and that END-POINT WIRELESS has offered additional and more sophisticated equipment for an additional charge which Subscriber has declined. Except as otherwise provided herein with respect to END-POINT WIRELESS’ installation activities causing bodily injury, death or property damage. Subscriber's exclusive remedy for END-POINT WIRELESS's breach of this agreement or negligence to any degree under this agreement is to require END-POINT WIRELESS to repair or replace, at ENDPOINT WIRELESS’s option, any equipment which is non-operational. This Limited Warranty is independent of and in addition to service contracted under paragraph 2 of this agreement. This Limited Warranty gives Subscriber specific legal rights and Subscriber may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If required by law, END-POINT WIRELESS will procure all permits required by local law and will provide certificate of worker’s compensation prior to starting work. All END-POINT WIRELESS installation services are governed by the provisions of Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein.

13. GENERAL PROVISIONS DELAY IN DELIVERY / INSTALLATION / RISK OF LOSS OF MATERIAL: END-POINT WIRELESS shall not be liable for any damage or loss sustained by Subscriber as a result of delay in delivery and/or installation of equipment, equipment failure, or for interruption of service due to electric failure, strikes, walk-outs, war, acts of God, or other causes, beyond the reasonable control of END-POINT WIRELESS. The estimated date work is to be substantially completed is not a definite completion date and time is not of the essence. In the event the work is delayed through no fault of END-POINT WIRELESS, END-POINT WIRELESS shall have such additional time for performance as may be reasonably necessary under the circumstances.

Subscriber assumes all risk of loss of material once delivered to the job site, Subscriber assumes all risk of loss of equipment while under Subscriber’s possession or control.

14. TESTING OF SECURITY SYSTEM: Prior to Subscriber accepting the system as complete, it is the responsibility of END-POINT WIRELESS to test and demonstrate that the Security System is functioning properly, and to correct any apparent defects without cost to Subscriber. After Subscriber accepts the system in writing as complete, it shall be deemed to be in Subscriber’s sole possession and control. Thereafter, Subscriber shall and to notify END-POINT WIRELESS if it is in need of repair. Except for warranty service, service if provided after Subscriber acceptance, is pursuant to paragraph 2.

15. CARE AND SERVICE OF SECURITY SYSTEM: Subscriber agrees not to tamper with, remove or otherwise interfere with the Security System which shall remain in the same location as installed.

All repairs, replacement or alteration to the security system made by reason of alteration to Subscriber's premises, or caused by unauthorized intrusion, lightning or electrical surge, or caused by any means other than normal usage, wear and tear, shall be made at the cost of the Subscriber.

Batteries, electrical surges, lightning damage, software upgrades and repairs, communication devices that are no longer supported by communication pathways, obsolete components and components exceeding manufacturer's useful life, are not included in warranty or service under paragraph 2 and will be repaired or replaced at Subscriber’s expense at the following cost schedule of $115 per hour. While this agreement remains in effect, no apparatus or device shall be attached to or connect with the security system as originally installed without END-POINT WIRELESS's written consent.

16. ALTERATION OF PREMISES FOR INSTALLATION: END-POINT WIRELESS is authorized to make preparations such as drilling holes, driving nails, making attachments or doing any other thing necessary in END-POINT WIRELESS's sole discretion for the installation and service of the security system, and END-POINT WIRELESS shall not be responsible for any condition created thereby as a result of such installation, service, or removal of the security system, and Subscriber represents that the owner of the premises, if different from Subscriber, has granted full permission to make such alterations.

17. EXCULPATORY CLAUSE: THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION DO NOT APPLY TO AND

DO NOT AFFECT LIABILITY OF END-POINT WIRELESS FOR CLAIMS AND LIABILITIES ARISING OUT OF ITS INSTALLATION ACTIVITIES. THOSE CLAIMS AND LIABILITIES ARE GOVERNED BY THE PROVISIONS OF EXHIBIT “A” HERETO.

END-POINT WIRELESS and Subscriber agree that END-POINT WIRELESS is not an insurer and no insurance coverage is offered herein. The security equipment and END-POINT WIRELESS’s services are designed to reduce certain risks of loss, though END-POINT WIRELESS does not guarantee that no loss will occur. END-POINT WIRELESS is not assuming liability, and, therefore, shall not be liable to Subscriber for any loss, data corruption or inability to retrieve data, personal injury or property damage sustained by Subscriber as a result of intrusion, burglary, theft, hold-up, fire, equipment failure, smoke, or any other cause whatsoever, regardless of whether or not such loss or damage was caused by or contributed to by END-POINT WIRELESS's negligent performance to any degree in furtherance of this agreement, any extra contractual or legal duty, strict products liability, or negligent failure to perform any" obligation pursuant to this agreement or any other legal duty. In the event of any loss or injury to any person or property. Subscriber agrees to look exclusively to Subscriber’s insurer to recover damages. Subscriber releases END-POINT WIRELESS from any claims for contribution, indemnity or subrogation.

18. INSURANCE: In the event of any loss or injury to any person or property related to the Monitoring Services, Subscriber agrees to look exclusively to Subscriber’s insurer to recover damages. Subscriber shall self-insure or obtain insurance to cover any loss the Monitoring Services are intended to detect to one hundred percent of the insurable value, and Subscriber and all those claiming rights under Subscriber waive all rights against END-POINT WIRELESS and its subcontractors for loss or damages caused by burglary, theft, water, smoke, fire or other perils intended to be detected by the Monitoring Services or covered by insurance to be obtained by Subscriber, except such rights as they may have to the proceeds of insurance, and not including loss or damages resulting from the willful misconduct of END-POINT WIRELESS or any of its employees, subcontractors, or agents. Insurance requirements covering installation services by END-POINT WIRELESS are set forth in Exhibit “A” hereto.

19. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Subscriber agrees that should there arise any liability on the part of END-POINT WIRELESS as a result of END-POINT WIRELESS's negligent performance to any degree or negligent failure to perform any of END-POINT WIRELESS’s obligations pursuant to this agreement or any other legal duty, equipment failure, or strict products liability, that END-POINT WIRELESS’s liability shall be limited to the sum of $250 00 or 5% of the sales price or 6 times the aggregate of monthly payments for services being provided at time of loss, whichever is greater. If Subscriber wishes to increase END-POINT WIRELESS's amount of limitation of liability, Subscriber may, as a matter of right, at any time, by entering into a supplemental agreement, obtain a higher limit by paying an annual payment consonant with END-POINT WIRELESS's increased liability. This shall not be construed as insurance coverage. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THE

PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION DO NOT APPLY TO AND DO NOT AFFECT LIABILITY OF

END-POINT WIRELESS FOR CLAIMS AND LIABILITIES ARISING OUT OF ITS INSTALLATION ACTIVITIES. THOSE CLAIMS AND LIABILITIES ARE GOVERNED BY THE PROVISIONS OF EXHIBIT “A” HERETO.

20. LEGAL ACTION: The parties agree that due to the nature of the services to be provided by ENDPOINT WIRELESS, the monthly or other periodic payments to be made by the Subscriber for the term of this agreement form an integral part of END-POINT WIRELESS's anticipated profits; that in the event of Subscriber's default it would be difficult if not impossible to fix END-POINT WIRELESS's actual damages. Therefore, in the event Subscriber defaults in the payment or any charges to be paid to END-POINT WIRELESS, interest on such overdue payments shall accrue at the rate of ten percent per year. In the event any proper invoice remains unpaid after sixty (60) days, END-POINT WIRELESS shall be permitted to terminate all of its services, including but not limited to terminating monitoring service, under this agreement and to remotely re-program or delete any programming. The prevailing party in any legal action arising out of this agreement shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.

The parties agree that they may bring claims against the other only in their individual capacity and not as a class action plaintiff or class action member in any purported class or representative proceeding. Service of process or papers in any legal proceeding or arbitration between the parties may be made by certified or registered mail with proof of delivery delivered by the U.S. Postal Service addressed to the party's address in this agreement or another address provided by the party in writing to the party making service. Subscriber submits to the jurisdiction and laws of California and agrees that any litigation or arbitration between the parties must be commenced and maintained in the County of Los Angeles. The parties waive trial by jury in any action between them unless prohibited by law. Any action by Subscriber against END-POINT WIRELESS must be commenced within one year of the accrual of the cause of action or shall be barred.

21. END-POINT'S RIGHT TO SUBCONTRACT SPECIAL SERVICES: Subscriber agrees that ENDPOINT WIRELESS is authorized and permitted to subcontract any services to be provided by ENDPOINT WIRELESS to third parties who may be independent of END-POINT WIRELESS, and, except for a breach of this agreement, END-POINT WIRELESS shall not be liable for any loss or damage sustained by Subscriber by reason of fire, theft, burglary or any other cause whatsoever caused by the negligence of third parties, except as provided in Exhibit “A” hereto. Notwithstanding the foregoing, END-POINT WIRELESS shall remain primarily liable for the performance of this agreement. Subscriber appoints END-POINT WIRELESS to act as Subscriber’s agent with respect to such third parties, except that END-POINT WIRELESS shall not obligate Subscriber to make any payments to such third parties. Subscriber acknowledges that this agreement, and particularly those paragraphs relating to END-POINT WIRELESS's disclaimer of warranties, exemption from liability, even for its negligence, limitation of liability and indemnification, inure to the benefit of and are applicable to any assignees, subcontractors, manufacturers, vendors and central offices of ENDPOINT WIRELESS.

22. NON-SOLICITATION: Subscriber agrees that it will not solicit for employment for itself, or any other entity, or employ, in any capacity, any employee of END-POINT WIRELESS assigned by ENDPOINT WIRELESS to perform any service for or on behalf of Subscriber for a period of two years after END-POINT WIRELESS has completed providing service to Subscriber. In the event of Subscriber's violation of this provision shall be a material breach of this agreement.,

23. FALSE ALARMS / PERMIT FEES: Subscriber is responsible for all alarm permits and fees, agrees to file for and maintain any permits required by applicable law and indemnify or reimburse END-POINT WIRELESS for any fines relating to permits or false alarms imposed on END-POINT WIRELESS as a result of this agreement. END-POINT WIRELESS shall have no liability for permit fees, false alarms, false alarm fines, police or fire response, any damage to personal or real property or personal injury caused by police or fire department response to alarm, whether false alarm or otherwise, or the refusal of the police or fire department to respond. In the event of termination of police or fire response by the municipal police or fire department, this agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and Subscriber shall remain liable for al payments provided for herein. Should END-POINT WIRELESS be required by existing or hereafter enacted law to perform any service or furnish any material not specifically covered by the terms of this agreement, Subscriber and ENDPOINT WIRELESS will use good faith efforts to agree on an adjustment of recurring fees otherwise payable hereunder.

24. CREDIT INVESTIGATION: Subscriber and any guarantor authorize END-POINT WIRELESS to conduct credit investigations from time to time to determine Subscriber’s and guarantor’s credit worthiness.

25. FULL AGREEMENT / SEVERABILITY: This agreement, including Exhibit "A" herto, along with the Schedule of Equipment and Services constitutes the full understanding of the parties and may not be amended, modified or canceled, except in writing signed by both parties. Subscriber acknowledges and represents that Subscriber has not relied on any representation, assertion, guarantee, warranty, collateral agreement or other assurance, except those set forth in this Agreement. Subscriber hereby waives all rights and remedies, at law or in equity, arising, or which may arise, as the result of Subscriber’s reliance on such representation, assertion, guarantee, warranty, collateral agreement or other assurance. To the extent this agreement is inconsistent with any other document, agreement, purchase order or understanding between the parties, the terms of this agreement shall govern. Should any provision of this agreement be deemed void, the remaining parts shall not be affected.

PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Equipment and packaging may contain components containing chemicals known to The State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Payment Schedule For Project Grand Total:

Deposit (Due On Day of Signing): $33,321.00
Final Payment (Due Upon Completion): $3,300.00
Purchase Order Required:

PO Number(If no. enter "N/A"):

AP Contact Name:

Phone - Direct:

Email:

Title:

SUBSCRIBER ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIVING A FULLY EXECUTED COPY OF THIS AGREEMENT AND SCHEDULE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES AT TIME OF EXECUTION.

Grissel Chavez Elias Bettencourt
09 / 17 / 2026
EXHIBIT “A”

INSTALLATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. The provisions of this Exhibit “A” shall govern the provision of any and all installation services performed by or on behalf of END-POINT WIRELESS and shall govern in the event of any conflict or inconsistency with any other provision of this agreement. For purposes of this agreement, “Installation Services” shall mean and include the physical installation, whether by END-POINT WIRELESS or any person or entity acting on behalf of END-POINT WIRELESS, on property owned or controlled by Subscriber, including any required configuration and/or programming, of cameras, wires, sensors, and any and all other equipment and related components provided by Verkada, Inc., pursuant to CMAS #3-23-01-1017, or by any third party that is identified in the Schedule of Equipment and Services referenced in Section 1 of this agreement.

2. END-POINT WIRELESS, to the fullest extent permitted by law, agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold Subscriber, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers (“Indemnitees”) harmless with respect to any and all claims and liabilities, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs, and expenses incidental thereto, which may be suffered or incurred by, accrued against, charged to, or recoverable from any Indemnitee, by reason of any claim or legal action alleging:
(i) bodily injury or death to any person, and/or property damage, arising out of the performance of Installation Services by END-POINT WIRELESS, or any of its employees, subcontractors, or agents; and/or (ii) infringement or misappropriating any United States or foreign patent, copyright, trade secret, trademark, or other proprietary right in connection with provision of the Monitoring Services.

In the event that END-POINT WIRELESS is enjoined from providing the Monitoring Services and such injunction is not dissolved within thirty (30) calendar days, or in the event that Subscriber is adjudged, in any final order of a court of competent jurisdiction from which no appeal is taken, to have Infringed upon or misappropriated any patent, copyright, trade secret, trademark, or other proprietary right in the access or use of the Services, then END-POINT WIRELESS shall, at its expense: (a) obtain for Subscriber the right to continue using the Monitoring Services; (b) replace or modify the Monitoring Services so that they do not infringe upon or misappropriate such proprietary right and is free to be used by Subscriber; or, (c) in the event that END-POINT WIRELESS is unable or determines, in its reasonable judgment, that it is commercially unreasonable to do either of the aforementioned, END-POINT WIRELESS shall reimburse to Subscriber any prepaid fees.

3. Unless otherwise approved in writing by Subscriber’s risk manager, END-POINT WIRELESS shall, at its own expense, procure and maintain in full force and effect during the term of this agreement, policies of insurance, of the types and in the minimum amounts as follows, with responsible insurance carriers having an A. M. Best rating of not less than A:VII and duly admitted and qualified in California, covering the Installation Services of END-POINT WIRELESS, pursuant to this agreement: commercial general liability and auto liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence and/or accident, $2,000,000 aggregate); workers’ compensation (statutory limits) and employers’ liability ($500,000 per accident).The Indemnitees shall be named as additional insureds on the CGL and auto liability policies; all policies shall be endorsed to waive the right of subrogation and END-POINT WIRELESS waives all rights of subrogation. Copies of insurance certificates and original endorsements evidencing all required insurance shall be provided to Subscriber prior to commencement of Installation Services.

4. California Labor Code compliance. Pursuant to Labor Code Sec. 1720(a), the Installation Services Constitute “public works”. Therefore, in the performance of Installation Services, END-POINT WIRELESS shall comply with all Labor Code requirements set forth in Exhibit “A-1” attached hereto.

EXHIBIT _A-1

CALIFORNIA LABOR CODE COMPLIANCE
1 . END-POINT WIRELESS (“Contractor”) acknowledges that the Installation Services required by this contract are subject to the provisions of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1720) of the California Labor Code relating to public works and the awarding public agency (“City”), and agrees to be bound by all the provisions thereof as though set forth in full herein.
2 . This is a public work and requires the payment of prevailing wages for the work or craft in which the worker is employed for any public work done under the contract by Contractor or by any subcontractor pursuant to Section 1771 of the Labor Code. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1773 of the Labor Code of the State of California, the City has obtained the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general rate for holiday and overtime work in this locality for each craft, classification, or type of workman needed to execute this contract from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations. These rates are on file with the City Clerk or may be obtained at http://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/DPreWageDetermination.htm .

Contractor shall post a copy of such wage rates at the job site and shall pay the adopted prevailing wage rates as a minimum. Contractor shall comply with the provisions of Sections 1775, 1776, 1777.5, 1777.6, and 1813 of the Labor Code. Pursuant to the provisions of 1775 of the Labor Code, Contractor shall forfeit to the City, as a penalty, not more than $200.00 for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for each laborer, worker, or mechanic employed, paid less than the stipulated prevailing rates for any work done under this contract, by him or by any subcontractor under him, in violation of the provisions of this Agreement.

3. In accordance with Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, and except for projects involving construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work of $25,000 or less, or maintenance work of $15,000 or less, no contractor or subcontractor shall be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any public work contract unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions for bid purposes, only, pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.1(a)].

4. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1776, Contractor shall maintain and make available an accurate record showing the name of each worker and hours worked each day and each week by each worker employed by Contractor performing services covered by this Agreement.

Contractor and its subcontractors shall furnish electronic certified payroll records to the Labor Commissioner in accordance with Labor Code Section 1771.4. The project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with Section 1776 by itself and all of its subcontractors. The Contractor shall post job site notices, as prescribed by regulation.

5. Contractor shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Sections 1777.5, 1777.6 and 1777.7 and California Code of Regulations Title 8, Section 200 et seq. concerning the employment of apprentices on public works projects. The Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with these Sections for all apprenticeable occupations. Before commencing Work on this Project, the Contractor shall provide the City with a copy of the information submitted to any applicable apprenticeship program. Within sixty (60) Days after concluding Work, Contractor and each of its Subcontractors shall submit to the City a verified statement of the journeyman and apprentice hours performed under this Contract.

6. Contractor agrees to comply with the provisions of California Labor Code Section 1813 concerning penalties for workers who work excess hours. The Contractor shall, as a penalty to the City, forfeit twenty-five dollars ($25) for each worker employed in the execution of the contract by the Contractor or by any subcontractor for each calendar day during which such worker is required or permitted to work more than 8 hours in any one calendar day and 40 hours in any one calendar week in violation of the provisions of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1, Article 3 of the California Labor Code.

7. California Labor Code Sections 1860 and 3700 provide that every contractor will be required to secure the payment of compensation to its employees. In accordance with the provisions of California Labor Code Section 1861, by signing the Agreement to which this Exhibit is attached, Contractor hereby certifies as follows:
“I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this contract."

EXHIBIT C

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

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

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

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

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

Cyber Liability: Vendor shall maintain comprehensive cyber liability insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence/loss and $2,000,000 general aggregate. If the coverage is maintained on a claims-made basis, the Vendor shall maintain such coverage for an additional three (3) years following termination of the contract.

For Commercial General Liability and Commercial Automobile Liability (CGL Coverage): The City will be named as an additional insured, under the commercial general liability (“CGL”) liability insurance policy coverage, for all liability arising out of the operations by or on behalf of the named insured, and this CGL liability policy protects the additional insured, its officers, agents and employees against liability for personal and bodily injuries, deaths or property damage or destruction arising in any respect, directly or indirectly, in the performance of the contract.

Each such CGL policy shall be endorsed with the following language: The City of Paramount, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees and volunteers are included as insureds with regard to damages and defense of claims arising from: (a) activities performed by or on behalf of the Named Insured, including the insured's general supervision of the Named Insured, (b) products and completed operations of the Named Insured, or (c) premises owned, leased or used by the Named Insured.

This CGL policy shall be considered primary insurance as respects the City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers. Any insurance maintained by the City, including any self-insured retention the City may have, shall be considered excess insurance only and shall not contribute with it.

The inclusion of more than one insured shall not operate to impair the rights of one insured against another insured, and the coverages afforded shall apply as though separate policies had been issued to each insured.

The Additional Insured coverage under the Consultant’s policy shall be primary and non-contributory and will not seek contribution from the City’s insurance or self-insurance and shall be at least as broad as CG 20 01 04 13.

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

Waiver of Subrogation. All policies of Commercial General Liability, Commercial Automobile Liability, and Worker’s Compensation shall specifically allow Consultant or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss.

Consultant hereby waives its own right of recovery against the City, its officials, officers, employees, and agents to the extent of such coverage.

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

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

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

WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE CERTIFICATION

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

PARAGRAPHS BELOW MUST BE CHECKED)
□ I have and will maintain a certificate of consent from the California Labor Commission to selfinsure for workers' compensation, as provided for by Section 3700 of the Labor Code, for the performance of the work to be performed under this Agreement. □ I have and will maintain workers' compensation insurance, as required by Section 3700 of the Labor Code, for the performance of the work to be performed under this contract. My workers' compensation insurance carrier and policy number are:

Carrier: Gilbert Cohen Insurance Agency, Inc.

Policy Number : A09519629
□ I certify that, in the performance of the work under this Agreement, I shall not employ any person in any manner so as to become subject to the workers' compensation laws of California, and I hereby agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Paramount and all of its officials, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, and losses relating to personal injury or death, economic losses, and property damage arising out of my failure to provide such worker’s compensation insurance. I further agree that, if I should become subject to the workers' compensation provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code, I shall forthwith comply with those provisions.

WARNING: FAILURE TO SECURE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COVERAGE IS UNLAWFUL,

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

By: _________________________________ Dated: ______________, 20_____ 2026-04-08 To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: John King, AICP, Planning and Building
Director
Date: September 22, 2026
SUBJECT: HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE

BACKGROUND
On March 11, 2025, the City Council considered a citywide Historic Context Statement and Historic Resources Survey. Based on feedback from the City Council, the Historic Context Statement was updated and finalized soon thereafter. The Historic Resources Survey identified 106 individual properties in Paramount that appear eligible for local historic designation should the City Council adopt a Historic Preservation Ordinance. As described by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, “a historic preservation ordinance is a local government statute designed to protect, enhance, and preserve a community's historically significant buildings, structures, sites, and districts.” On April 14, 2025, the Executive Board of the Paramount Historical Society agreed to support the development of a possible Historic Preservation Ordinance. On April 28, 2025, the General Membership of the Paramount Historical Society voiced their support for a possible Historic Preservation Ordinance.

On August 12, 2025, the City Council approved an agreement with Historic Resources Group, the consultant that prepared the Historic Context Statement and Historic Resources Survey, to update the Historic Context Statement.

On April 28, 2026, the City Council considered and provided feedback for a Historic Context Statement Update for the period from 1970 to 1999.

Also on April 28, 2026, Planning and Building Department staff provided the City Council with an introductory overview of historic preservation ordinances and their purpose.

On May 12, 2026, Kari Fowler, a senior preservation planner with Historic Resources Group, offered more detail. The City Council came to a consensus to request more information regarding the development of a Historic Preservation Ordinance. At the request of the City Council, staff provided copies of the Historic Resources Survey from 2025.

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DISCUSSION
Kari Fowler from Historic Resources Group is returning to further explain a “discussion draft” of a Historic Preservation Ordinance. As part of the discussion, a comparison table will be provided. The draft will include the following:
• Criteria for historic designation.
• A minimum age of 50 years for a building or property to be considered for local designation as a landmark.
• Owner would have to consent to historic designation.
• A requirement that a property eligible for local historic designation would have to be approved for local landmark designation to benefit from incentives. • A minimum threshold for project review. For example, interior improvements such as plumbing, electrical, and air conditioning would not require review. Paint or stucco color would generally not require review.

Following discussion and feedback, a series of outreach opportunities would take place before regulations are developed in standard ordinance form. Outreach would be conducted with the Historical Society, owners of properties that were determined by the survey to be potentially eligible for historic designation, visitors of the upcoming Paramount Museum, and the general public.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

VISION, MISSION, VALUES, AND STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
The City’s Vision, Mission, and Values set the standard for the organization, establish priorities, uniformity, and guidelines; and provide the framework for policy decisionmaking. The Strategic Outcomes were implemented to provide a pathway to achieving the City’s Vision. This item aligns with Strategic Outcome No. 2: Community Health - Provide diverse recreational and cultural amenities that support healthy lifestyles and a sense of community.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Provide staff direction and receive and file.

To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Heidi Luce, City Clerk
Date: September 22, 2026
SUBJECT: UPDATE ON THE 1-105 EXPRESSLANES PROJECT
The I-105 ExpressLanes Project aims to enhance traffic flow and safety by converting the existing High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane, or carpool lane, into two Metro ExpressLanes in each direction. This conversion is designed to improve freeway operations, reduce stop-and-go conditions, and minimize overflow traffic onto nearby city streets.

At tonight’s meeting, LA Metro Manager of Community Relations/Construction Relations & Mitigations Programs Ron Macias, will provide an update on the project and its impact on Paramount.

To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: Michelle Tse, Interim Public Works
Director
Date: September 22, 2026
SUBJECT: RESULTS FROM THE PARAMOUNT SCHOOL SIGNAGE, STRIPING,

AND SPEED LIMIT STUDY

BACKGROUND
One of the City Council goals identified as part of the 2026 goal setting session was for city staff to evaluate existing school traffic signage and the feasibility of establishing 20- miles per hour (mph) speed zones near school sites when children are present. The City’s contracted engineering firm, Willdan Engineering (Willdan), was tasked with completing this study and summarizing its findings.

Currently, state law establishes a 25-mph speed limit for school zones under specified conditions. However, California Vehicle Code 22352.5 allows local agencies to establish a 20-mph school zone speed limit “when children are present”, provided that an engineering study supports the reduced speed limit and a local ordinance is adopted.

Willdan evaluated the feasibility of establishing 20-mph school zones within the City’s school areas as part of the study. The study determined that the reduced speed limit can be applied to two-lane local roadways, while wider and arterial streets would remain at 25 mph.

DISCUSSION
Willdan approached the study by evaluating 14 school areas, which includes 17 schools across 18 school campuses or sites. Fourteen of the schools are part of Paramount Unified School District, including the two campuses of Paramount High School, two schools are located within Compton Unified School District and one private school located in the City of Paramount. The private school and Compton Unified School District campuses were included as part of this study as they reside immediately adjacent to city boundaries or are located within city limits. The following schools were included as part of the analysis:

1. Lincoln Elementary

2. Paramount High School / Wirtz Elementary

3. Mokler Elementary

4. Tanner Elementary

5. Los Cerritos Elementary
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6. Mark Keppel Elementary

7. Roosevelt Elementary

8. Jackson Middle School / Gaines Elementary

9. Paramount Park Middle School / Paramount High School West Campus

10. Alondra Middle School

11. Zamboni Middle School

12. Jefferson Elementary

13. Our Lady of the Rosary School (Private School)

14. Dominguez High School / Clinton Elementary (Compton Schools) Willdan evaluated each school site’s existing signage to confirm whether signs adhered to the January 2026 edition of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD), which is the standard that dictates how traffic signs, signals, and pavement markings are designed, placed, and maintained on all streets and highways open to public travel. Willdan also looked at the 3-year collision history for each school site, from January 2023 through December 2025, evaluated the surrounding streets to the school entrance and exit points, and identified the number of lanes for the neighboring streets.

The California Vehicle Code (CVC) authorizes a local authority, such as the City Council, may by ordinance or resolution establish a speed limit of 20 mph when children are present in a school zone. A school zone is defined by the CVC as an area of the highway within 500 feet of school grounds in any direction. The CVC also defines ‘when children are present’ when children are going to or leaving school, and when school grounds are in use by children.

Willdan identified that some roadways will maintain a 25-mph speed limit in school zones when children are present. These roadways mostly have more than two lanes and are usually classified as a collector or arterial streets that are intended to carry greater volumes of vehicles at greater speeds. The 20-mph speed limit in school zones is limited to two-lane local roadways that are one lane in each direction or two lanes in the same direction. Due to Assembly Bill (AB) 382, it should be noted that beginning on January 1, 2031, two-lane local roadways in school zones will have a speed limit of 20-mph and a local ordinance will not be needed to establish and enforce the reduced speed limit.

The final draft of Willdan’s report is included as Attachment 1. For each school area, there is an exhibit which shows the study project limits and school boundary. Additionally, each site includes a table summarizing the 3-year collision history, and exhibits showing the removal of old and installation of new signage for each school area. A total of 141 new signs were identified to be installed by the school areas, and the re-installation of thermoplastic crosswalk markings at All America City Way on Paramount Boulevard by Paramount Middle School and Paramount High School, as well as restriping the crosswalks at the intersection of Garfield Avenue at Jackson Street. Installing thermoplastic crosswalk markings has a longer life cycle and improved visibility.

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This information was presented to the Paramount Unified School District (PUSD) Ad Hoc Committee on September 3, 2026, as well as the Public Works Commission that same day. Both the Ad Hoc Committee and Commission expressed support for the school signage and street crossing improvements as described in the report. Staff also separately met with the principals from Gaines Elementary and Jackson Middle School to review the study’s results in June 2026, as Willdan had completed the study for these two schools ahead of the remaining school sites.

Following the completion of this study, staff purchased the new signs and have started installing the signage. Staff is also coordinating with a contractor on the sidewalk installations which is slated to be completed by the end of this year. Staff is seeking City Council approval to proceed with 20-mph school zones when children are present. If Council approves, then staff will introduce the 20-mph school zone ordinance at a future City Council meeting in October 2026. The 20-mph school zone signage will be installed once the ordinance goes into effect.

FISCAL IMPACT
Funding was budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Public Works operating budget to cover the purchase of new signs. In addition, funds were budgeted for the thermoplastic crosswalk restriping.

Fund Division Account Description
111 – General Fund 5221 – Road
Maintenance
5261 – Traffic
Safety Supplies
Traffic Signs and
Miscellaneous Repairs
111 – General Fund 5221 – Road
Maintenance
5269 – Street
Maintenance
Services
Thermoplastic school
crosswalks

VISION, MISSION, VALUES, AND STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
The City’s Vision, Mission, and Values set the standard for the organization, establish priorities, uniformity and guidelines; and provide the framework for policy decision making. The Strategic Outcomes were implemented to provide a pathway to achieving the City’s Vision. This item aligns with Strategic Outcome No 1: Safe Community - Provide a safe place to live, work, and visit. 5: Attractive and Well-Maintained Infrastructure - Develop and maintain City-owned infrastructure, parks, facilities, and amenities that enhance quality of life and the attractiveness of the community.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
1) Accept the school signage and 20-mph school zone report; and 2) Direct staff to prepare an ordinance that will establish 20-mph school zones when children are present for two-lane streets.
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SIGNING AND STRIPING
Draft Report
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1  Table of Contents
Introduction.....................................................................................................................................2 Analysis............................................................................................................................................4 School Signing and Striping Review......................................................................................................... 4 20-mph School Zones when Children are Present .................................................................................. 4 Recommendations ...........................................................................................................................6

1. Lincoln Elementary School............................................................................................................ 6

2. Paramount High School & Wirtz Elementary School.................................................................... 9

3. Mokler Elementary School.......................................................................................................... 12

4. Howard Tanner Elementary School ............................................................................................ 14

5. Los Cerritos Elementary School .................................................................................................. 17

6. Mark Keppel Elementary School................................................................................................. 20

7. Roosevelt Elementary School ..................................................................................................... 23

8. Leona Jackson Middle School & Gaines Elementary School....................................................... 26

9. Paramount Park Middle School & Paramount High School West Campus................................. 29

10. Alondra Middle School................................................................................................................ 32

11. Frank J. Zamboni Middle School ................................................................................................. 34

12. Jefferson Elementary School ...................................................................................................... 36

13. Our Lady of the Rosary School.................................................................................................... 39

14. Manuel Dominguez High School &Clinton Elementary School................................................... 42 Conclusion .....................................................................................................................................45 Appendix A – 20-mph Resolution......................................................................................................1 Appendix B – School Signing and Striping Work Order Exhibits and Engineer’s Estimates....................1 School Signing and Striping
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2 Introduction
The City of Paramount requested Willdan Engineering to conduct a school signing and striping study for 14 school areas that are within or adjacent to Paramount city streets. The purpose of the study is to document existing traffic control conditions, identify outdated, redundant, or noncompliant signs and pavement markings, and develop recommendations for improving the consistency and visibility of school-related traffic control devices on public streets surrounding each school.

The study evaluated 14 school areas encompassing 17 schools across 18 school campuses or sites.

Fourteen of the schools are located within the City of Paramount and are part of the Paramount Unified School District, including the two campuses of Paramount High School. One school is a private Catholic school located within the City of Paramount. Two schools are located within the City of Compton and are part of the Compton Unified School District.

Although Manuel Dominguez High School and Clinton Elementary School are located in Compton, they were included in the study because they are adjacent to the Paramount city boundary and are bordered, in part, by streets within the City of Paramount. The evaluation and recommendations for these two schools are therefore limited to roadway segments and traffic control devices located within the City of Paramount’s jurisdiction.

At four locations, two adjacent schools or campuses share a common school zone and function as a single school area. For purposes of this study, each of these paired locations was evaluated as one school area. The 14 school areas evaluated in this report are listed below and shown in Figure 1:

1. Lincoln Elementary School

2. Paramount High School / Wirtz Elementary School

3. Mokler Elementary School

4. Howard Tanner Elementary School

5. Los Cerritos Elementary School

6. Mark Keppel Elementary School

7. Roosevelt Elementary School

8. Leona Jackson Middle School / Gaines Elementary School

9. Paramount Park Middle School / Paramount High School West Campus

10. Alondra Middle School

11. Frank J. Zamboni Middle School

12. Jefferson Elementary School

13. Our Lady of the Rosary School (Private School)

14. Manuel Dominguez High School / Clinton Elementary School (Compton Schools) School Signing and Striping
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3 Figure 1 - Paramount City School Areas
The study included a field review of school frontages and surrounding streets extending up to 500 feet beyond each school boundary. Existing conditions were documented through field observations that included an inventory of school-area signage; pavement markings; and marked and unmarked crossings.

A primary objective of the study is to develop recommendations that bring school-area signage and pavement markings into compliance with the January 2026 edition of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The study also evaluates the feasibility of establishing 20-mile-per-hour school zone speed limits in accordance with California Vehicle Code Section 22358.5.

This report summarizes the existing conditions and recommended improvements for each school area.

Supporting exhibits identify signs and pavement markings recommended for installation, modification, or removal. The findings and recommendations are intended to assist the City with the planning, School Signing and Striping
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4 design, adoption, and implementation of school-area traffic control improvements, including any proposed reduced school zone speed limits.

Analysis
School Signing and Striping Review
A field review was conducted to evaluate the existing school-area signs and pavement markings within each study area. The review considered the type, location, condition, visibility, and placement of each traffic control device for consistency with the January 2026 edition of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD). Missing, outdated, redundant, damaged, or noncompliant signs were identified, and recommendations were developed for their installation, replacement, relocation, or removal. Existing school warning signs with yellow backgrounds were identified for replacement with fluorescent yellow-green signs, where applicable, to provide greater consistency with current school-area signing standards.

The review also evaluated existing crosswalks and other school-area pavement markings to determine whether they were appropriately located, clearly visible, and consistent with applicable standards.

Recommendations were developed for the installation, replacement, or removal of pavement markings, as needed.

School speed limit signs were reviewed to determine whether each school area was adequately and consistently signed. The review also evaluated the feasibility of establishing 20-mph school zones, including the appropriate limits of each zone and the need for additional school speed limit and end-ofzone signs. 20-mph School Zones when Children are Present
The California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 22352.5 authorizes that a local authority, such as a City Council, may by ordinance or resolution establish a prima facie speed limit of 20 miles per hour (mph) when children are present in a school zone. A school zone is defined in the CVC as an area of a highway within 500 feet of school grounds in any direction. The CVC also defines ‘when children are present’ when children are going to or leaving school, and when school grounds are in use by children. The California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) provides further guidance on establishing the ordinance indicating the determination to reduce a prima facie speed limit to 20-mph school zone speed limit, shall be documented in writing in an engineering study such as this one that supports the reduced school zone speed limits. A draft of the ordinance that includes a table of applicable roadways is included as Appendix A.

Some roadways in the City of Paramount will still maintain a 25-mph prima facie speed limit in school zones when children are present. These roadways mostly have more than two lanes and are usually classified as collector or arterial streets that are intended to carry greater volumes of vehicles at greater speeds. The 20-mph speed limit in school zones is limited to two-lane local roadways that are one lane in each direction or two lanes in the same direction. It should be noted that beginning in January 1, 2031, two-lane local roadways in school zones will have a prima facie speed limit of 20-mph and a local ordinance will not be needed to establish and enforce the reduced speed limit.

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5 Decreasing school zone speed limits from 25-mph to 20-mph is important to public safety as it reduces the risk of severe and fatal injuries, especially to pedestrians. Lowering the speed limit in school zones creates roadway networks around schools that are more forgiving to school-age pedestrians, adults, and motorists. At the reduced speeds, roadway users have more time to see the roadway, see pedestrians lower in stature, react, and avoid crashes. In the City of Paramount, many children still walk to school, and the morning drop-off period increasingly becomes more hectic with students rushing to arrive on time and parents needing to leave quickly to arrive at work on time. The morning peak hour is frequently a delicate dance of efficiency and patience. It is common to see a parent or guardian walking with a child or children to the entrance of the school to avoid waiting in long vehicle drop-off lines.

Lowering the speed limit emphasizes safe driving near schools and allows law enforcement the ability to ticket and encourage safer driving.

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6 Recommendations
The following sections summarize the recommended signing and striping improvements for each school area. Each section identifies the signs and pavement markings recommended for installation or replacement, where applicable.

1. Lincoln Elementary School
School(s): Lincoln Elementary School District: Paramount Unified School District School Area Overview and Existing Conditions:

Lincoln Elementary School is bounded by California Avenue, Orizaba Avenue, Jefferson Street, and Somerset Boulevard. The project limits extend along the school frontages on California Avenue and Orizaba Avenue and include the nearby approaches along Jefferson Street and Somerset Boulevard. There are yellow marked crosswalks at the intersections of Jefferson Street with California Avenue and Orizaba Avenue, as well as crossings near Adams Street. On-street parking is present throughout the area, including angled parking along portions of the school frontages on California Avenue and Orizaba Avenue and parallel parking along surrounding residential frontages. There are four 25-mph school speed limit signs along California Avenue and Orizaba Avenue and six school warning signs distributed along California Avenue, Orizaba Avenue, and Jefferson Street.

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7 School(s): Lincoln Elementary School District: Paramount Unified School District 3-Year Crash History:

Reported crash data were reviewed for
the three-year period from January 1,
2023 through December 31, 2025 using UC
Berkeley SafeTREC’s Transportation Injury
Mapping System (TIMS).
7 Total Reported Crashes
Street
Segments
Crash
Rate
CA
Statewide
Crash
Rate
Difference
from
Statewide
Rate
Jefferson
St 1.22 1.68 ▼27.4%
Orizaba
Ave 4.05 1.68 ▲141.1%
Recommended Sign Installations: The table to the
right lists the proposed sign improvements in the
Lincoln Elementary School study area. This table
counts all proposed sign installations, including signs that replace existing signs and signs installed at new
locations. Detailed sign locations, removals, and
post-installation requirements are shown in the
Appendix.

No pavement-marking modifications are proposed
within the Lincoln Elementary School study area.

Sign
Designation Sign Description
Total
Recommended
Quantity
SW24-1(CA) School warning sign 6
SR4-
1(CA)(20)
20-mph school speed
limit sign
6 S5-3
End School Speed Limit
sign
4 Total 16
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8 School(s): Lincoln Elementary School District: Paramount Unified School District 20-mph School Zone Recommendations: Establish a 20-mph school zone speed limit on California Avenue, Orizaba Avenue, and Jefferson Street within the limits shown below.

It is noted that establishing 20 mph signs does not apply to arterial roadways including Somerset Boulevard.

Estimated Construction Cost of Recommended
Improvements: $7,965
Work Order Plan Exhibit and Estimate included in
Appendix B – Exhibit 1
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9 2. Paramount High School & Wirtz Elementary School
School(s): Paramount High School & Wirtz Elementary School District: Paramount Unified School District School Area Overview and Existing Conditions:

Paramount High School and Harry Wirtz Elementary School were evaluated as one school area because the campuses are adjacent and share common school zone approaches. Paramount High School is located south of Rosecrans Avenue and west of Downey Avenue, while Harry Wirtz Elementary School is located across the street, east of Downey Avenue and north of Contreras Street. The study area includes portions of Rosecrans Avenue, Anderson Street, Downey Avenue, and Contreras Street surrounding the two campuses. Rosecrans Avenue and Downey Avenue are multilane divided roadways with landscaped medians and turn lanes, while Anderson Street and Contreras Street are undivided streets with on-street parking.

Existing school-area signing varies by roadway and approach. There are six existing SW24-3(CA) school warning signs, including four on Rosecrans Avenue and two on Downey Avenue. An S1-1/W16-9P school warning assembly is located on Anderson Street, and an existing school warning sign is located on Contreras Street. There are six existing 25-mph school speed limit signs, consisting of one on Rosecrans Avenue and five on Downey Avenue. There is no existing school speed limit sign on Contreras Street within the proposed installation area.

The existing sign system uses a mixture of school warning sign types, and no existing S5-3 “End School Speed Limit” signs are posted in the Paramount High School and Harry Wirtz Elementary School study area.

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10 School(s): Paramount High School & Wirtz Elementary School District: Paramount Unified School District 3-Year Crash History:

Reported crash data were reviewed for the
three-year period from January 1, 2023
through December 31, 2025 using UC
Berkeley SafeTREC’s Transportation Injury
Mapping System (TIMS).
16 Total Reported Crashes
Street
Segments
Crash
Rate
CA
Statewide
Crash
Rate
Difference
from
Statewide
Rate
Downey
Ave 0.58 0.94 ▼38.3%
Rosecrans
Ave 1.96 0.94 ▲108.5%
Recommended Sign Installations: The table to the right lists the proposed sign improvements in the Paramount High School & Wirtz Elementary School study area. This table counts all proposed sign installations, including signs that replace existing signs and signs installed at new locations. Detailed sign locations, removals, and post-installation requirements are shown in the Appendix.

No pavement-marking modifications are proposed within the Paramount High School & Wirtz Elementary School study area.

Sign
Designation Sign Description
Total
Recommended
Quantity
SW24-1(CA)
School warning
sign
6 SR4-
1(CA)(25)
25-mph school
speed limit sign
2 SR4-
1(CA)(20)
20-mph school
speed limit sign
2 S5-3
End School Speed
Limit sign
3 Total 13
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11 School(s): Paramount High School & Wirtz Elementary School District: Paramount Unified School District 20-mph School Zone Recommendations: Establish a 20-mph school zone speed limit on Contreras Street within the limits shown below.

It is noted that establishing 20 mph signs does not apply to arterial roadways including Rosecrans Avenue and Downey Avenue.

Estimated Construction Cost of Recommended Improvements: $8,530 Work Order Plan Exhibit and Estimate included in Appendix B – Exhibit 2
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12 3. Mokler Elementary School
School(s): Mokler Elementary School District: Paramount Unified School District School Area Overview and Existing Conditions:

Mokler Elementary School is located on the north side of Flower Street. The study area extends along Flower Street in the vicinity of Downey Avenue and the school frontage and includes a portion of Passage Avenue south of Flower Street. The western portion of the study area is adjacent to the Paramount boundary with North Long Beach, while the eastern end of the school frontage is near the City of Bellflower boundary. Flower Street is a four lane roadway with on-street parking along portions of the corridor. A yellow marked uncontrolled school crossing is at the west leg at Passage Avenue. Existing RRFBs (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon) are located in the intersection of Flower Street and Passage Avenue.

Existing school-area signing includes school warning signs, school crossing assemblies, and 25-mph school speed limit signs along Flower Street.

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13 School(s): Mokler Elementary School District: Paramount Unified School District 3-Year Crash History:

Reported crash data were reviewed for
the three-year period from January 1,
2023 through December 31, 2025 using
UC Berkeley SafeTREC’s Transportation
Injury Mapping System (TIMS).
2 Total Reported Crashes
Street
Segments
Crash
Rate
CA
Statewide
Crash
Rate
Difference
from
Statewide
Rate
Flower St 1.0 0.96 ▲4.2%
Recommended Sign Installations: The table to the right lists the proposed sign improvements in the Mokler Elementary School study area. This table counts all proposed sign
installations, including signs that replace existing signs and signs installed at new locations. Detailed sign locations, removals, and post-installation requirements are shown in the Appendix.

No pavement-marking modifications are proposed within the Mokler Elementary School study area.

Sign
Designation Sign Description
Total
Recommended
Quantity
SW24-1(CA) School warning sign 2
SW24-3(CA)
School warning sign
with “Ahead” message
2 SR4-1(CA)(25)
25-mph school speed
limit sign
2 S5-3
End School Speed
Limit sign
2 Total 8
20-mph School Zone Recommendations: The proposed plan does not establish a 20-mph school zone at Mokler Elementary School. Instead, the existing 25-mph school speed limit on Flower Street would be maintained.

Establishing 20 mph signs does not apply to arterial roadways including Flower Street.

Estimated Construction Cost of Recommended Improvements:
$3,960
Work Order Plan Exhibit and Estimate included
in Appendix B – Exhibit 3
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14 4. Howard Tanner Elementary School
School(s): Howard Tanner Elementary School District: Paramount Unified School District School Area Overview and Existing Conditions:

Howard Tanner Elementary School is located south of Rosecrans Avenue and west of Garfield Avenue. The study area includes Rosecrans Avenue along the school’s northern frontage and portions of Richfield Street, Texaco Avenue, and Exeter Street south of the campus. Rosecrans Avenue is a 5-lane divided roadway with a raised median and turn pockets, while Richfield Street, Texaco Avenue, and Exeter Street are lower-volume local streets with on-street parking.

The existing school zone signing shown on Rosecrans Avenue includes 25-mph school speed limit signs and school warning signs. The existing 25-mph school speed limit signs are located on the approaches to the school frontage.

A new crosswalk installation is programmed just to the west of Howard Tanner Elementary School on Rosecrans Avenue as a part of the West Paramount Utility Easement Multi-Use Path using ATP Cycle 6 funding awarded in 2023.

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15 School(s): Howard Tanner Elementary School District: Paramount Unified School District 3-Year Crash History:

Reported crash data were reviewed for the
three-year period from January 1, 2023
through December 31, 2025 using UC
Berkeley SafeTREC’s Transportation Injury
Mapping System (TIMS).
5 Total Reported Crashes
Street
Segments
Crash
Rate
CA
Statewide
Crash
Rate
Difference
from
Statewide
Rate
Rosecrans
Ave 0.48 0.94 ▼48.9%
Recommended Sign Installations: The table to the right
lists the proposed sign improvements in the Howard
Tanner Elementary School study area. This table counts
all proposed sign installations, including signs that
replace existing signs and signs installed at new
locations. Detailed sign locations, removals, and postinstallation requirements are shown in the Appendix.

No pavement-marking modifications are proposed within
the Howard Tanner Elementary School study area.

Sign
Designation Sign Description
Total
Recommended
Quantity
S4-5(25)
25-mph school speed limit
advance sign
1 SR4-1(CA)(25)
25-mph school speed limit
sign
2 S1-1 School warning sign 1
SR4-1(CA)(20)
20-mph school speed limit
sign
2 SW24-1(CA) School warning sign 2
Total 8
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16 School(s): Howard Tanner Elementary School District: Paramount Unified School District 20-mph School Zone Recommendations: Establish a 20-mph school zone speed limit on Richfield Street and Texaco Avenue within the limits shown below.

It is noted that establishing 20 mph signs does not apply to arterial roadways including Rosecrans Avenue.

Estimated Construction Cost of Recommended Improvements:
$3,960
Work Order Plan Exhibit and Estimate included
in Appendix B – Exhibit 4
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17 5. Los Cerritos Elementary School
School(s): Los Cerritos Elementary School District: Paramount Unified School District School Area Overview and Existing Conditions:

Los Cerritos Elementary School is located on the east side of Gundry Avenue, generally between San Carlos Street and San Vicente Street. The study area includes Gundry Avenue along the school frontage and portions of San Carlos Street, Orange Avenue, San Juan Street, San Miguel Street, San Vicente Street, and San Marino Avenue.

The surrounding streets are primarily undivided neighborhood roadways with on-street parking.

Existing school-area traffic controls include an S1-1/W16-7P school warning assembly along Gundry Avenue and yellow school crossing markings near the campus. No existing school speed limit signs are identified.

The signing review identified a need for additional school warning signs on Gundry Avenue and the surrounding residential approaches.

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18 School(s): Los Cerritos Elementary School District: Paramount Unified School District 3-Year Crash History: Reported crash data were reviewed for the three-year period from January 1,
2023 through December 31, 2025 using
UC Berkeley SafeTREC’s Transportation
Injury Mapping System (TIMS).
0 Total Reported Crashes
Recommended Sign Installations: The table to the
right lists the proposed sign improvements in the Los
Cerritos Elementary School study area. This table
counts all proposed sign installations, including signs that replace existing signs and signs installed at new
locations. Detailed sign locations, removals, and
post-installation requirements are shown in the
Appendix.

Recommended Pavement Marking Installations:

The proposed pavement-marking work is concentrated
along Gundry Avenue near San Juan Street and the
school frontage. The improvements include 50 feet of
Detail 22 striping, Detail 29, 12-inch yellow diagonal
striping at 4-foot spacing, a 12-inch yellow stripe, a
Type IV(R) pavement marking, and yield lines
associated with the proposed R1-2 and R1-5a signs.

Sign
Designation Sign Description
Total
Recommended
Quantity
SW24-1(CA) School warning sign 4
SW24-2(CA)
School crossing warning
sign
2 SW24-3(CA)
School Ahead warning
sign
1 SR4-
1(CA)(20)
20-mph school speed
limit sign
2 S1-1 School warning sign 1
W16-7P(L)
Left diagonal downward
arrow plaque
1 R1-5a
Yield Here to Pedestrians
sign
2 R1-2 Yield sign 1
Total 14
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19 School(s): Los Cerritos Elementary School District: Paramount Unified School District 20-mph School Zone Recommendations: Establish a 20-mph school zone speed limit on Gundry Avenue within the limits shown below.

Estimated Construction Cost of Recommended
Improvements: $7,923.50
Work Order Plan Exhibit and Estimate included in
Appendix B – Exhibit 5
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20 6. Mark Keppel Elementary School
School(s): Mark Keppel Elementary School District: Paramount Unified School District School Area Overview and Existing Conditions:

Mark Keppel Elementary School is located south of Mark Keppel Street and west of El Camino Avenue. The study area includes the school frontage along Mark Keppel Street and portions of El Camino Avenue and Faulkner Avenue. There is curbside parking along the surrounding streets and a student drop-off area along Mark Keppel Street. Two existing “Student Drop Off Lane” signs are located along the school frontage.

Existing school-area signing includes a school warning sign with an “Ahead” plaque on Mark Keppel Street and a school warning sign on Faulkner Avenue. There are no existing school speed limit signs within the Mark Keppel Elementary School study area.

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21 School(s): Mark Keppel Elementary School District: Paramount Unified School District 3-Year Crash History: Reported crash data were reviewed for the three-year period from January 1,
2023 through December 31, 2025 using
UC Berkeley SafeTREC’s Transportation
Injury Mapping System (TIMS).
0 Total Reported Crashes
Recommended Sign Installations: The table to the
right lists the proposed sign improvements in the
Mark Keppel Elementary School study area. This
table counts all proposed sign installations, including signs that replace existing signs and signs installed at new locations. Detailed sign locations, removals, and
post-installation requirements are shown in the
Appendix.

No pavement-marking modifications are proposed
within the Mark Keppel Elementary School study area.

Sign
Designation Sign Description
Total
Recommended
Quantity
SR4-1(CA)(20)
20-mph school speed limit
sign
3 SW24-1(CA) School warning sign 2
Total 5
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22 School(s): Mark Keppel Elementary School District: Paramount Unified School District 20-mph School Zone Recommendations: Establish a 20-mph school zone speed limit on Mark Keppel Street and El Camino Avenue within the limits shown below.

Estimated Construction Cost of Recommended
Improvements: $2,565
Work Order Plan Exhibit and Estimate included in
Appendix B – Exhibit 6
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23 7. Roosevelt Elementary School
School(s): Roosevelt Elementary School District: Paramount Unified School District School Area Overview and Existing Conditions:

Roosevelt Elementary School is located west of Merkel Avenue, north of Century Boulevard, and south of Somerset Ranch Road. The study area includes the school frontages along Merkel Avenue, Century Boulevard, and Somerset Ranch Road, as well as portions of Florence Street and Century Boulevard extending east of Merkel Avenue. The surrounding area is primarily residential, with on-street parking along Merkel Avenue, Century Boulevard, and Florence Street. Yellow marked school crosswalks are shown at the intersections of Merkel Avenue with Century Boulevard and Florence Street and an uncontrolled crosswalk at Anderson Street on Century Boulevard.

Existing school-area signing consists of a mixture of S1-1 school warning signs with supplemental plaques, SW24-series school warning and crossing signs, standard R2-1(25) speed limit signs, and school speed limit signs. The exhibit identifies an existing 25-mph school speed limit sign on Somerset Ranch Road. Existing school warning signs and speed limit signs are also located along Merkel Avenue, Century Boulevard, and Florence Street.

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24 School(s): Roosevelt Elementary School District: Paramount Unified School District 3-Year Crash History:

Reported crash data were reviewed for
the three-year period from January 1,
2023 through December 31, 2025 using UC
Berkeley SafeTREC’s Transportation Injury
Mapping System (TIMS).
5 Total Reported Crashes
Street
Segments
Crash
Rate
CA
Statewide
Crash
Rate
Difference
from
Statewide
Rate
Merkel
Ave 4.96 1.68 ▲195%
Recommended Sign Installations: The table to the right lists the proposed sign improvements in the Roosevelt
Elementary School study area. This table counts all proposed sign installations, including signs that replace existing signs and signs installed at new locations. Detailed sign locations, removals, and post-installation requirements are shown in the Appendix.

No pavement-marking modifications are proposed within the Roosevelt Elementary School study area.

Sign
Designation Sign Description
Total
Recommended
Quantity
SW24-1(CA) School warning sign 5
SR4-
1(CA)(20)
20-mph school speed
limit sign
5 S5-3
End School Speed
Limit sign
3 SR4-
1(CA)(25)
25-mph school speed
limit sign
1 Total 14
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25 School(s): Roosevelt Elementary School District: Paramount Unified School District 20-mph School Zone Recommendations: Establish a 20-mph school zone speed limit on Merkel Avenue and Century Boulevard within the limits shown below.

It is noted that establishing 20 mph signs does not apply to arterial roadways including Somerset Ranch Road.

Estimated Construction Cost of Recommended Improvements:
$6,850
Work Order Plan Exhibit and Estimate included
in Appendix B – Exhibit 7
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26 8. Leona Jackson Middle School & Gaines Elementary School School(s): Leona Jackson Middle School & Gaines Elementary School District: Paramount Unified School District School Area Overview and Existing Conditions:

Leona Jackson Middle School and Wesley Gaines Elementary School are located adjacent to one another on the south side of Jackson Street, west of Garfield Avenue. The two campuses were evaluated as one school area because they share a continuous frontage and common school zone approaches. The study area extends along Jackson Street from west of Texaco Avenue to east of Garfield Avenue and includes portions of Texaco Avenue, Allen Avenue, and Garfield Avenue. On-street parking is present along portions of Jackson Street and the surrounding residential streets, while Garfield Avenue is a wider multilane roadway.

Existing school-area signing consists of a mixture of S1-1 school warning signs with W16-7P or W16-9P supplemental plaques, SW24-3(CA) school warning signs, and 25-mph school speed limit signs.

A traffic calming report was recently prepared by Willdan Engineering for the City of Paramount at this location in 2026. The report recommended the following improvements:
▪ Restripe the intersection crosswalks with high-visibility crosswalks at the signalized intersection of Garfield Avenue at Jackson Street.
▪ Implement protected permissive left turn phasing at the signalized intersection of Garfield Avenue at Jackson Street.
▪ Reduce the speed limit on Garfield Avenue between Rosecrans and Meridian to 40 mph from 45 mph. ▪ Refresh the crosswalk striping at the crosswalks on Jackson Street at Allen Avenue.

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City of Paramount
27 School(s): Leona Jackson Middle School & Gaines Elementary School District: Paramount Unified School District 3-Year Crash History:

Reported crash data were reviewed for the
three-year period from January 1, 2023
through December 31, 2025 using UC
Berkeley SafeTREC’s Transportation Injury
Mapping System (TIMS).
3 Total Reported Crashes
Street
Segments
Crash
Rate
CA
Statewide
Crash
Rate
Difference
from
Statewide
Rate
Jackson St 0.74 1.68 ▼56%
Garfield
Ave 0.48 0.96 ▼50%
Recommended Sign Installations: The table to the right
lists the proposed sign improvements in the Leona
Jackson Middle School and Wesley Gaines Elementary
School study area. This table counts all proposed sign
installations, including signs that replace existing signs and signs installed at new locations. Detailed sign
locations, removals, and post-installation requirements are shown in the Appendix.

Recommendations from the Garfield/Jackson Study
• Install a high visibility yellow crosswalk striping at the intersection of Garfield Avenue and Jackson
Street. Update the yellow high visibility crosswalk
striping Allen Avenue and Jackson Street
• Install protected-permissive left-turn phasing for
the traffic signal at the intersection of Garfield
Avenue and Jackson Street.
• Update the speed limit signs on Garfield Avenue
between Rosecrans Avenue to the South City
Limit to the South City Limit to 40 mph (down
from 45 mph).

Sign
Designation Sign Description
Total
Recommended
Quantity
SW24-1(CA) School warning sign 5
SW24-3(CA)
School Ahead warning
sign
1 SR4-
1(CA)(25)
25-mph school speed
limit sign
3 SR4-
1(CA)(20)
20-mph school speed
limit sign
2 S5-3
End School Speed Limit
sign
1 Total 12
School Signing and Striping
City of Paramount
City of Paramount
28 School(s): Leona Jackson Middle School & Gaines Elementary School District: Paramount Unified School District Recommended Pavement Marking Installations: The proposed pavement-marking work is to restripe the crosswalks at the intersections of Jackson Street at Allen Avenue and on Garfield Avenue at Jackson Street. The improvements include yellow- high visibility continental crosswalk striping using the same crosswalk width and locations as existing. 20-mph School Zone Recommendations: Establish a 20-mph school zone speed limit on Jackson Street within the limits shown below.

It is noted that establishing 20 mph signs does not apply to arterial roadways including Garfield Avenue.

Estimated Construction Cost of Recommended
Improvements: $13,901
Work Order Plan Exhibit and Estimate included in
Appendix B – Exhibit 8
School Signing and Striping
City of Paramount
City of Paramount
29 9. Paramount Park Middle School & Paramount High School West Campus
School(s): Paramount Park Middle School & Paramount High School West Campus District: Paramount Unified School District School Area Overview and Existing Conditions:

Paramount Park Middle School and Paramount High School West Campus occupy adjoining portions of a shared school site located east of Paramount Boulevard and north of 3rd Street. The two campuses were evaluated as one school area because they are directly next to each other, share common frontages and school zone approaches. The study area includes Paramount Boulevard in the vicinity of 3rd Street and All America City Way, as well as 3rd Street extending east toward Jetmore Avenue. Paramount Boulevard is a four-lane roadway, while 3rd Street is an undivided two-lane street bordered by residential properties and on-street parking. A parking entrance serving the school site is located opposite All America City Way.

Existing school-area signing includes a 25-mph school speed limit sign along Paramount Boulevard and two SW24-1(CA) school warning signs along 3rd Street. The posted speed limit on Paramount Boulevard is 35 mph. A speed feedback sign is located along Paramount Boulevard.

An existing yellow school crosswalk is located on Paramount Boulevard at the intersection of All America City Way and the Paramount Park parking entrance.

School Signing and Striping
City of Paramount
City of Paramount
30 School(s): Paramount Park Middle School & Paramount High School West Campus District: Paramount Unified School District 3-Year Crash History:

Reported crash data were reviewed for the
three-year period from January 1, 2023
through December 31, 2025 using UC
Berkeley SafeTREC’s Transportation Injury
Mapping System (TIMS).
6 Total Reported Crashes
Street
Segments
Crash
Rate
CA
Statewide
Crash
Rate
Difference
from
Statewide
Rate
Paramount
Blvd 1.09 0.94 ▲16%
Recommended Sign Installations: The table to the right lists the proposed sign improvements in the Paramount Park
Middle School and Paramount High School West Campus
study area. This table counts all proposed sign installations, including signs that replace existing signs and signs installed at new locations. Detailed sign locations, removals, and postinstallation requirements are shown in the Appendix.

Recommended Pavement Marking Installations: The
proposed pavement-marking work consists of removing and reinstalling the existing school crosswalk near All America City Way using 12-inch thermoplastic yellow striping. The existing crosswalk width would be maintained.

Sign
Designation Sign Description
Total
Recommended
Quantity
SW24-1(CA) School warning sign 2
SR4-
1(CA)(20)
20-mph school speed
limit sign
2 SR4-
1(CA)(25)
25-mph school speed
limit sign
1 S5-3
End School Speed Limit
sign
2 R2-1(35) 35 mph speed limit sign 1
Total 8
School Signing and Striping
City of Paramount
City of Paramount
31 School(s): Paramount Park Middle School & Paramount High School West Campus District: Paramount Unified School District 20-mph School Zone Recommendations: Establish a 20-mph school zone speed limit on 3rd Street within the limits shown below.

It is noted that establishing 20 mph signs does not apply to arterial roadways including Paramount Boulevard.

Estimated Construction Cost of Recommended Improvements:
$7,410
Work Order Plan Exhibit and Estimate included in
Appendix B – Exhibit 9
School Signing and Striping
City of Paramount
City of Paramount
32 10. Alondra Middle School
School(s): Alondra Middle School District: Paramount Unified School District
School Area Overview and Existing Conditions:

Alondra Middle School is located on the east side of Downey Avenue, generally between Monroe Street and the Bixler Avenue/Jackson Street corridor. The study area extends along Downey Avenue from north of Monroe Street to Harrison Street and includes portions of Monroe Street and Bixler Avenue/Jackson Street west of Downey Avenue.

Downey Avenue is a four-lane divided roadway with center medians and turn pockets. The surrounding area includes residential development west of Downey Avenue and the Capital Business Park north of the school campus.

The existing school-area signing identified for improvement includes four 25-mph school speed limit signs and a S1-1 school warning sign.

School Signing and Striping
City of Paramount
City of Paramount
33 School(s): Alondra Middle School District: Paramount Unified School District
3-Year Crash History:

Reported crash data were reviewed for the
three-year period from January 1, 2023
through December 31, 2025 using UC
Berkeley SafeTREC’s Transportation Injury
Mapping System (TIMS).
15 Total Reported Crashes
Street
Segments
Crash
Rate
CA
Statewide
Crash
Rate
Difference
from Statewide
Rate
Downey
Ave 2.8 0.94 ▲198%
Recommended Sign Installations: The table to the right lists the proposed sign improvements in the Alondra Middle
School study area. This table counts all proposed sign
installations, including signs that replace existing signs and signs installed at new locations. Detailed sign locations, removals, and post-installation requirements are shown in the Appendix.

No pavement-marking modifications are proposed within the Alondra Middle School study area.

Sign
Designation Sign Description
Total
Recommended
Quantity
SW24-
1(CA)
School warning sign 4
SR4-
1(CA)(25)
25-mph school speed
limit sign
3 S5-3
End School Speed
Limit sign
2 Total 9
20-mph School Zone Recommendations: The proposed plan does not establish a 20-mph school zone at Alondra Middle School. Instead, the existing 25-mph school speed limit on Downey Avenue would be maintained. It is noted that establishing 20 mph signs does not apply to arterial roadways including Downey Avenue.

Estimated Construction Cost of Recommended Improvements:
$4,050
Work Order Plan Exhibit and Estimate
included in Appendix B – Exhibit 10
School Signing and Striping
City of Paramount
City of Paramount
34 11. Frank J. Zamboni Middle School
School(s): Frank J. Zamboni Middle School District: Paramount Unified School District School Area Overview and Existing Conditions:

Frank J. Zamboni Middle School is located on the west side of Orange Avenue, north of Alondra Boulevard. The study area extends along Orange Avenue from Alondra Boulevard to north of Myrrh Street and includes a portion of Myrrh Street east of Orange Avenue. Orange Avenue is a four-lane divided roadway with raised medians and turn lanes, while Myrrh Street is a lower-volume residential street with on-street parking. Existing yellow school uncontrolled crosswalks are shown along Orange Avenue near Windmill Lane and Myrrh Street. In addition, there is a recently installed HAWK (High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk) Signal located in the intersection of Orange Avenue and Myrrh Street.

Existing school-area signing includes four SR4-1(CA)(25) school speed limit signs, as well as a mixture of S1-1 school warning signs with W16-7P, W16-9P, or S4-3P supplemental plaques and existing SW24-2(CA) and SW24-3(CA) school warning signs.

School Signing and Striping
City of Paramount
City of Paramount
35 School(s): Frank J. Zamboni Middle School District: Paramount Unified School District 3-Year Crash History: Reported crash data were reviewed for the three-year period from January 1, 2023
through December 31, 2025 using UC
Berkeley SafeTREC’s Transportation Injury
Mapping System (TIMS).
12 Total Reported Crashes
Street
Segments
Crash
Rate
CA
Statewide
Crash
Rate
Difference
from
Statewide
Rate
Orange
Ave 0.63 0.94 ▼33%
Alondra
Blvd 1.87 0.94 ▲99%
Recommended Sign Installations: The table to the
right lists the proposed sign improvements in the
Frank J. Zamboni Middle School study area. This table
counts all proposed sign installations, including signs that replace existing signs and signs installed at new
locations. Detailed sign locations, removals, and postinstallation requirements are shown in the Appendix.

No pavement-marking modifications are proposed
within the Frank J. Zamboni Middle School study area.

Sign
Designation Sign Description Quantity Shown on Exhibit
SW24-1(CA) School warning sign 5
S5-3
End School Speed
Limit sign
2 Total 7
20-mph School Zone Recommendations: The proposed plan does not establish a 20-mph school zone at Frank J.

Zamboni Middle School. Instead, the existing 25-mph school speed limit on Orange Avenue would be maintained.

It is noted that establishing 20 mph signs does not apply to arterial roadways including Orange Avenue.

Estimated Construction Cost of Recommended
Improvements: $5,175
Work Order Plan Exhibit and Estimate included in
Appendix B – Exhibit 11
School Signing and Striping
City of Paramount
City of Paramount
36 12. Jefferson Elementary School
School(s): Jefferson Elementary School District: Paramount Unified School District School Area Overview and Existing Conditions:

Jefferson Elementary School is located on the south side of Jefferson Street, east of Downey Avenue. The study area includes Downey Avenue in the vicinity of Madison Street and Jefferson Street, Jefferson Street from Downey Avenue to Manzana Avenue, and portions of Verdura Avenue, Naranja Avenue, Avocado Avenue, and Perilla Avenue north of the school. Downey Avenue is a four-lane divided roadway with a raised median and turn lanes, while Jefferson Street and the residential side streets are undivided roadways with on-street parking.

Existing school-area signing includes 25-mph school speed limit signs, an SW24-3(CA) school warning sign, and S1- 1/W16-9P school warning assemblies.

The residential approaches on Verdura Avenue, Naranja Avenue, Avocado Avenue, and Perilla Avenue do not have school warning signs within the Jefferson Elementary School study area.

School Signing and Striping
City of Paramount
City of Paramount
37 School(s): Jefferson Elementary School District: Paramount Unified School District 3-Year Crash History:

Reported crash data were reviewed for the
three-year period from January 1, 2023
through December 31, 2025 using UC
Berkeley SafeTREC’s Transportation Injury
Mapping System (TIMS).
1 Total Reported Crashes
Street
Segments
Crash
Rate
CA
Statewide
Crash Rate
Difference
from
Statewide
Rate
Jefferson
St 2.17 1.68 ▲29.2%
Recommended Sign Installations: The table to the right lists the proposed sign improvements in the Jefferson Elementary School study area. This table counts all proposed sign
installations, including signs that replace existing signs and signs installed at new locations. Detailed sign locations, removals, and post-installation requirements are shown in the Appendix.

No pavement-marking modifications are proposed within the Jefferson Elementary School study area.

Sign
Designation Sign Description
Total
Recommended
Quantity
SW24-
1(CA)
School warning sign 7
SR4-
1(CA)(20)
20-mph school speed
limit sign
3 SR4-
1(CA)(25)
25-mph school speed
limit sign
1 S5-3
End School Speed Limit
sign
2 Total 13
School Signing and Striping
City of Paramount
City of Paramount
38 School(s): Jefferson Elementary School District: Paramount Unified School District 20-mph School Zone Recommendations: Establish a 20-mph school zone speed limit on Jefferson Street within the limits shown below.

It is noted that establishing 20 mph signs does not apply to arterial roadways including Downey Avenue.

Estimated Construction Cost of Recommended Improvements:
$6,300
Work Order Plan Exhibit and Estimate included in
Appendix B – Exhibit 12
School Signing and Striping
City of Paramount
City of Paramount
39 13. Our Lady of the Rosary School
School(s): Our Lady of the Rosary School District: Private School School Area Overview and Existing Conditions:

Our Lady of the Rosary School is located on the west side of Paramount Boulevard between 2nd Street and 3rd Street. The study area extends along Paramount Boulevard from Somerset Boulevard to north of 3rd Street and includes a portion of 2nd Street east of Paramount Boulevard. Paramount Boulevard is a four-lane roadway, while 2 nd Street is a lower-volume local street with on-street parking.

Existing school-area traffic controls include a 25-mph school speed limit sign near Somerset Boulevard and an S1- 1/W16-9P school warning assembly along Paramount Boulevard. A marked uncontrolled school crossing on Paramount Boulevard 2
nd Street is equipped with rectangular rapid-flashing beacons (RRFBs) and existing R1-5 signs. A speed feedback sign is posted along Paramount Boulevard near 3rd Street.

School Signing and Striping
City of Paramount
City of Paramount
40 School(s): Our Lady of the Rosary School District: Private School 3-Year Crash History: Reported crash data were reviewed for the three-year period from January 1, 2023
through December 31, 2025 using UC
Berkeley SafeTREC’s Transportation Injury
Mapping System (TIMS).
4 Total Reported Crashes
Street
Segments
Crash
Rate
%
CA
Statewide
Crash
Rate %
Difference
from
Statewide
Rate
Paramount
Blvd 0.88 0.94 ▼6.4%
Recommended Sign Installations: The table to the right
lists the proposed sign improvements in the Our Lady of the Rosary School study area. This table counts all
proposed sign installations, including signs that replace existing signs and signs installed at new locations.

Detailed sign locations, removals, and post-installation requirements are shown in the Appendix.

No pavement-marking modifications are proposed within
the Our Lady of the Rosary School study area.

Sign
Designation Sign Description
Total
Recommended
Quantity
SW24-
1(CA)
School warning sign 2
SW24-
3(CA)
School Ahead warning
sign
2 S1-1
School crossing
warning sign
2 W16-7P(R)
Diagonal downward
arrow plaque
2 SR4-
1(CA)(25)
25-mph school speed
limit sign
1 S5-3
End School Speed
Limit sign
1 Total 10
School Signing and Striping
City of Paramount
City of Paramount
41 School(s): Our Lady of the Rosary School District: Private School 20-mph School Zone Recommendations: The proposed plan does not establish a 20-mph school zone at Our Lady of the Rosary School. Instead, the existing 25-mph school speed limit on Paramount Boulevard would be maintained. It is noted that establishing 20 mph signs does not apply to arterial roadways.

Estimated Construction Cost of Recommended
Improvements: $3,250
Work Order Plan Exhibit and Estimate included
in Appendix B – Exhibit 13
School Signing and Striping
City of Paramount
City of Paramount
42 14. Manuel Dominguez High School &Clinton Elementary School School(s): Manuel Dominguez High School & Clinton Elementary School District: Compton Unified School District School Area Overview and Existing Conditions:

Manuel Dominguez High School and Clinton Elementary School are located within the City of Compton and were evaluated as one school area because the campuses are adjacent and share common school zone approaches near the Paramount city boundary. The combined school site is generally bordered by Somerset Boulevard to the north, San Jose Avenue to the east, Hunsaker Avenue to the southeast, and Alondra Boulevard to the south. The project limits are restricted to the portions of Hunsaker Avenue and San Jose Avenue within the City of Paramount’s jurisdiction.

Hunsaker Avenue is a four-lane roadway with turn lanes and painted channelization near Alondra Boulevard. San Jose Avenue is an undivided roadway with on-street parking and yellow marked school crossings near Myrrh Street and Mark Keppel Street. Existing school-area signing includes an R30(CA) sign and a 25-mph school speed limit sign along Hunsaker Avenue and an S1-1/W16-9P school warning assembly along San Jose Avenue.

School Signing and Striping
City of Paramount
City of Paramount
43 School(s): Manuel Dominguez High School & Clinton Elementary School District: Compton Unified School District 3-Year Crash History: Reported crash data were reviewed for the three-year period from January 1, 2023
through December 31, 2025 using UC
Berkeley SafeTREC’s Transportation Injury
Mapping System (TIMS).
9 Total Reported Crashes
Street
Segments
Crash
Rate
CA
Statewide
Crash
Rate
Difference
from
Statewide
Rate
Alondra
Blvd 2.44 0.94 ▲159.6%
San Jose
Ave 9.56 1.68 ▲470%
Recommended Sign Installations: The table to the
right lists the proposed sign improvements in the
Manuel Dominguez High School and Clinton
Elementary School study area. This table counts all
proposed sign installations, including signs that
replace existing signs and signs installed at new
locations. Detailed sign locations, removals, and
post-installation requirements are shown in the
Appendix.

No pavement-marking modifications are proposed
within the Manuel Dominguez High School and Clinton
Elementary School study area.

Sign
Designation Sign Description
Total
Recommended
Quantity
SW24-1(CA) School warning sign 2
SR4-
1(CA)(20)
20-mph school speed
limit sign
2 SR4-
1(CA)(25)
25-mph school speed
limit sign
1 Total 5
School Signing and Striping
City of Paramount
City of Paramount
44 School(s): Manuel Dominguez High School & Clinton Elementary School District: Compton Unified School District 20-mph School Zone Recommendations: Establish a 20-mph school zone speed limit on San Jose Avenue within the limits shown below.

It is noted that establishing 20 mph signs does not apply to arterial roadways including Somerset Boulevard.

Estimated Construction Cost of Recommended
Improvements: $2,880
Work Order Plan Exhibit and Estimate included in
Appendix B – Exhibit 14
School Signing and Striping
City of Paramount
City of Paramount
45 Conclusion
It is recommended that the City install the signing and striping upgrades to meet current CA MUTCD standards on streets within the City’s jurisdiction serving 14 school areas. Appendix B includes work order plans for all 14 school areas with signing and striping recommendations.

It is recommended that the City order 141 new signs across the 14 school study areas. School warning signs and associated supplemental plaques shall use fluorescent yellow-green backgrounds in accordance with the CA MUTCD 2026 and applicable sign specifications.

Table 1 - Total Recommended Quantity of New School Signs Sign Designation Sign Description Total
Recommended
Quantity
SW24-1(CA) California school warning sign 53
SR4-1(CA)(20) 20-mph school speed limit sign 29
S5-3 End School Speed Limit sign 22
SR4-1(CA)(25) 25-mph school speed limit sign 17
SW24-3(CA) School Ahead warning sign 6
S1-1 Standard school warning symbol sign 4
SW24-2(CA) School crossing warning sign 2
W16-7P(R) Right diagonal downward arrow plaque 2
R1-5a Yield Here to Pedestrians sign 2
S4-5(25) 25-mph school speed limit advance sign 1
W16-7P(L) Left diagonal downward arrow plaque 1
R1-2 Yield sign 1
R2-1(35) 35 mph speed limit sign 1
Total Recommended New Signs 141
The school-area recommendation tables identify 141 sign-panel installations. One existing SW24-1(CA) sign at Mark Keppel Elementary School is proposed to be relocated and reused; therefore, the current procurement quantity is 141 new signs and supplemental plaques.

Including the contingency amounts stated in the individual engineer’s estimates, the total estimated construction cost for the recommended improvements is $78,098.50.

School Signing and Striping
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City of Paramount
46 Table 2 - Estimated Construction Cost of New School Signs No. School Area Estimated Construction
Cost
1 Lincoln Elementary School $7,965.00
2 Paramount High School / Wirtz Elementary School $8,530.00 3 Mokler Elementary School $3,960.00
4 Tanner Elementary School $3,960.00
5 Los Cerritos Elementary School $7,923.50
6 Mark Keppel Elementary School $2,565.00
7 Roosevelt Elementary School $6,850.00
8 Jackson Middle School / Gaines Elementary School $13,901.00 9 Paramount High School West Campus / Paramount Park Middle School
$7,410.00
10 Alondra Middle School $4,050.00
11 Frank J. Zamboni Middle School $5,175.00
12 Jefferson Elementary School $6,300.00
13 Our Lady of the Rosary School $3,250.00
14 Manuel Dominguez High School / Clinton Elementary School $2,880.00 Combined Estimated Construction Cost $84719.50
Thank you for the opportunity to be of continuing service to Paramount. Should you have any questions regarding this evaluation, please contact me at (562) 368-4864 or [email protected].

Respectfully submitted,

WILLDAN ENGINEERING
________________________Draft Copy
Nicolle Spann, PE, TE
Senior Engineer, Willdan Engineering
Appendix A
20-mph Resolution
City of Paramount
A-1
Appendix A – 20-mph Resolution
Appendix A
20-mph Resolution
City of Paramount
A-2
ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE 22352.5 WHEREAS, Section 22352.5 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) allows for speed reductions around schools; to declare prima facie speed limits to facilitate the orderly movement of traffic; allows for speed limits to be posted at 20-mph when children are present in certain school zones; and staff evaluated the school sites and in accordance with Section 22352.5 of the CVC, the following speed limits apply to the following school zones;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Paramount, California, does hereby resolve, determine, and order as follows:

That all resolutions establishing speed limits at the locations described below are hereby rescinded and the following speed limits established:

Street Limits Associated School Speed Limit
Jefferson Street California Avenue and
Orizaba Avenue
Lincoln Elementary
School
20-mph When
Children Present
California Avenue Somerset Boulevard
and Jefferson Street
Lincoln Elementary
School
20-mph When
Children Present
Orizaba Avenue Somerset Boulevard
and Jefferson Street
Lincoln Elementary
School
20-mph When
Children Present
Contreras Street Downey Avenue and
Passage Avenue
Wirtz Elementary
School & Paramount
High School
20-mph When
Children Present
Richfield Street Garfield Avenue and
Texaco Avenue
Howard Tanner
Elementary School 20-mph When
Children Present
Texaco Avenue Exeter Street and
Richfield Street
Howard Tanner
Elementary School 20-mph When
Children Present
Gundry Avenue
San Carlos Street and
200 feet south of San
Miguel Street
Los Cerritos
Elementary School
20-mph When
Children Present
El Camino Avenue
Severn Drive and 250
feet south of Mark
Keppel Street
Mark Keppel
Elementary School
20-mph When
Children Present
Mark Keppel Street Faulkner Avenue and
El Camino Avenue
Mark Keppel
Elementary School
20-mph When
Children Present
Merkel Avenue
Somerset Ranch Road
and Century
Boulevard
Roosevelt Elementary
School
20-mph When
Children Present
Appendix A
20-mph Resolution
City of Paramount
A-3
Street Limits Associated School Speed Limit
Century Boulevard Ruther Avenue and
Merkel Avenue
Roosevelt Elementary
School
20-mph When
Children Present
Jackson Street Texaco Avenue and
Garfield Avenue
Jackson Middle School
& Gaines Elementary
School
20-mph When
Children Present
3rd Street Paramount Boulevard
and Jetmore Avenue
Paramount Park
Middle School &
Paramount High
School West Campus
20-mph When
Children Present
Jefferson Street Naranja Avenue and
Manzana Avenue
Jefferson Elementary
School
20-mph When
Children Present
San Jose Avenue Mark Keppel Street
and Myrrh Street
Manuel Dominguez
High School & Clinton
Elementary School
20-mph When
Children Present
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City of Paramount
B-1
Appendix B – School Signing and Striping Work Order Exhibits and Engineer’s Estimates
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Date: 7/5/2026
Item
No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Extended Amount

1. Install sign(s), complete per
exhibit. 12 EA 275.00 $ 3,300.00 $

2. Remove sign(s), complete
per exhibit. 9 EA 195.00 $ 1,755.00 $

3. Install sign(s) and post(s),
complete per exhibit. 4 EA 390.00 $ 1,560.00 $

4. Remove sign(s) and post(s),
complete per exhibit. 1 EA 310.00 $ 310.00 $
$ 6,925.00
$ 1,040.00
Project Total 7,965.00 $

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Date: 7/23/2026
Item
No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Extended Amount

1. Install sign(s), complete per
exhibit. 6 EA $ 275.00 $ 1,650.00

2. Remove sign(s), complete
per exhibit. 6 EA $ 195.00 $ 1,170.00

3. Install sign(s) and post(s),
complete per exhibit. 7 EA $ 390.00 $ 2,730.00

4. Remove sign(s) and post(s),
complete per exhibit. 6 EA $ 310.00 $ 1,860.00
$ 7,410.00
$ 1,120.00
Project Total $ 8,530.00

ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE
FOR

PARAMOUNT SCHOOL SIGNS

WIRTZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND
15% Contingency
Sub total

PARAMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL
CITY OF PARAMOUNT EXHIBIT PREPARED BY: CITY BOUNDARY SCHOOL BOUNDARY PROJECT LIMITS Legend CITY OF PARAMOUNT EXHIBIT PREPARED BY:

CITY OF PARAMOUNT EXHIBIT PREPARED BY:

CITY OF PARAMOUNT EXHIBIT PREPARED BY:

Date: 6/30/2026
Item
No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Extended Amount

1. Install sign(s), complete per
exhibit. 4 EA $ 275.00 $1,100.00

2. Remove sign(s), complete
per exhibit. 4 EA $ 195.00 $ 780.00

3. Install sign(s) and post(s),
complete per exhibit. 4 EA $ 390.00 $1,560.00
$3,440.00
$ 520.00
Project Total $3,960.00

ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE
FOR

PARAMOUNT SCHOOL SIGNS

MOKLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
15% Contingency
Sub total
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CITY OF PARAMOUNT EXHIBIT PREPARED BY:

CITY OF PARAMOUNT EXHIBIT PREPARED BY:
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Date: 7/23/2026
Item
No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Extended Amount

1. Install sign(s), complete per
exhibit. 4 EA $ 275.00 $1,100.00

2. Remove sign(s), complete
per exhibit. 4 EA $ 195.00 $ 780.00

3. Install sign(s) and post(s),
complete per exhibit. 4 EA $ 390.00 $1,560.00
$3,440.00
$ 520.00
Project Total $3,960.00

ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE
FOR

PARAMOUNT SCHOOL SIGNS

TANNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
15% Contingency
Sub total
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CITY OF PARAMOUNT EXHIBIT PREPARED BY:

CITY OF PARAMOUNT EXHIBIT PREPARED BY:

CITY OF PARAMOUNT EXHIBIT PREPARED BY:

Date: 6/30/2026
Item
No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Extended Amount

1. Install striping, complete per
exhibit. 1 LS $1,500.00 $1,500.00

2. Install sign(s), complete per
exhibit. 4 EA $ 275.00 $1,100.00

3. Remove sign(s), complete
per exhibit. 2 EA $ 195.00 $ 390.00

4. Install sign(s) and post(s),
complete per exhibit. 10 EA $390.00 $3,900.00
$6,890.00
$1,033.50
Project Total $7,923.50

ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE
FOR

PARAMOUNT SCHOOL SIGNS

LOS CERRITOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
15% Contingency
Sub total
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CITY OF PARAMOUNT EXHIBIT PREPARED BY:

Date: 6/30/2026
Item
No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Extended Amount

1. Install sign(s), complete per
exhibit. 1 EA $ 275.00 $ 275.00

2. Remove sign(s), complete
per exhibit. 2 EA $ 195.00 $ 390.00

3. Install sign(s) and post(s),
complete per exhibit. 4 EA $ 390.00 $1,560.00
$2,225.00
$ 340.00
Project Total $2,565.00

ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE
FOR

PARAMOUNT SCHOOL SIGNS

MARK KEPPEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
15% Contingency
Sub total
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CITY OF PARAMOUNT EXHIBIT PREPARED BY:

CITY OF PARAMOUNT EXHIBIT PREPARED BY:

CITY OF PARAMOUNT EXHIBIT PREPARED BY:

Date: 7/13/2026
Item
No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Extended Amount

1. Install sign(s), complete per
exhibit. 11 EA $ 275.00 $ 3,025.00

2. Remove sign(s), complete
per exhibit. 9 EA $ 195.00 $ 1,755.00

3. Install sign(s) and post(s),
complete per exhibit. 3 EA $ 390.00 $ 1,170.00
$ 5,950.00
$ 900.00
Project Total $ 6,850.00

ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE
FOR

PARAMOUNT SCHOOL SIGNS

ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
15% Contingency
Sub total
CITY OF PARAMOUNT EXHIBIT PREPARED BY: SCHOOL BOUNDARY PROJECT LIMITS Legend CITY OF PARAMOUNT EXHIBIT PREPARED BY:

CITY OF PARAMOUNT EXHIBIT PREPARED BY:

CITY OF PARAMOUNT EXHIBIT PREPARED BY:

CITY OF PARAMOUNT EXHIBIT PREPARED BY:

Date: 9/11/2026
Item
No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Extended Amount

1. Install striping, complete per
exhibit. 1 LS $ 5,751.00 $ 5,751.00

2. Install sign(s), complete per
exhibit. 6 EA $ 275.00 $ 1,650.00

3. Remove sign(s), complete
per exhibit. 12 EA $ 195.00 $ 2,340.00

4. Install sign(s) and post(s),
complete per exhibit. 6 EA $ 390.00 $ 2,340.00
$ 12,081.00
$ 1,820.00
Project Total $13,901.00

ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE
FOR

PARAMOUNT SCHOOL SIGNS

JACKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL & GAINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
15% Contingency
Sub total
CITY OF PARAMOUNT EXHIBIT PREPARED BY: SCHOOL BOUNDARY PROJECT LIMITS Legend CITY OF PARAMOUNT EXHIBIT PREPARED BY:

CITY OF PARAMOUNT EXHIBIT PREPARED BY:

Date: 9/2/2026
Item
No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Extended Amount

1. Install striping, complete per
exhibit. 1 LS $ 3,700.00 $ 3,700.00

2. Install sign(s), complete per
exhibit. 5 EA $ 275.00 $ 1,375.00

3. Remove sign(s), complete
per exhibit. 1 EA $ 195.00 $ 195.00

4. Install sign(s) and post(s),
complete per exhibit. 3 EA $ 390.00 $ 1,170.00
$ 6,440.00
$ 970.00
Project Total $ 7,410.00

ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE
FOR

PARAMOUNT SCHOOL SIGNS

PARAMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL WEST CAMPUS AND
15% Contingency
Sub total

PARAMOUNT PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
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CITY OF PARAMOUNT EXHIBIT PREPARED BY:

CITY OF PARAMOUNT EXHIBIT PREPARED BY:

Date: 6/30/2026
Item
No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Extended Amount

1. Install sign(s), complete per
exhibit. 5 EA $ 275.00 $1,375.00

2. Remove sign(s), complete
per exhibit. 5 EA $ 195.00 $ 975.00

3. Install sign(s) and post(s),
complete per exhibit. 3 EA $ 390.00 $1,170.00
$3,520.00
$ 530.00
Project Total $4,050.00

ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE
FOR

PARAMOUNT SCHOOL SIGNS

ALONDRA MIDDLE SCHOOL
15% Contingency
Sub total
CITY OF PARAMOUNT EXHIBIT PREPARED BY: SCHOOL BOUNDARY PROJECT LIMITS Legend CITY OF PARAMOUNT EXHIBIT PREPARED BY:

CITY OF PARAMOUNT EXHIBIT PREPARED BY:

CITY OF PARAMOUNT EXHIBIT PREPARED BY:

Date: 6/30/2026
Item
No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Extended Amount

1. Install sign(s), complete per
exhibit. 5 EA $ 275.00 $ 1,375.00

2. Remove sign(s), complete
per exhibit. 8 EA $ 195.00 $ 1,560.00

3. Install sign(s) and post(s),
complete per exhibit. 4 EA $ 390.00 $ 1,560.00
$ 4,495.00
$ 680.00
Project Total $5,175.00

ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE
FOR

PARAMOUNT SCHOOL SIGNS
FRANK J. ZAMBONI MIDDLE SCHOOL
15% Contingency
Sub total
CITY OF PARAMOUNT EXHIBIT PREPARED BY: SCHOOL BOUNDARY PROJECT LIMITS Legend CITY OF PARAMOUNT EXHIBIT PREPARED BY:

CITY OF PARAMOUNT EXHIBIT PREPARED BY:

CITY OF PARAMOUNT EXHIBIT PREPARED BY:

CITY OF PARAMOUNT EXHIBIT PREPARED BY:

Date: 7/23/2026
Item
No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Extended Amount

1. Install sign(s), complete per
exhibit. 5 EA $ 275.00 $ 1,375.00

2. Remove sign(s), complete
per exhibit. 5 EA $ 195.00 $ 975.00

3. Install sign(s) and post(s),
complete per exhibit. 8 EA $ 390.00 $ 3,120.00
$ 5,470.00
$ 830.00
Project Total $6,300.00

ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE
FOR

PARAMOUNT SCHOOL SIGNS

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
15% Contingency
Sub total
CITY OF PARAMOUNT EXHIBIT PREPARED BY: SCHOOL BOUNDARY PROJECT LIMITS Legend CITY OF PARAMOUNT EXHIBIT PREPARED BY:

CITY OF PARAMOUNT EXHIBIT PREPARED BY:

Date: 7/5/2026
Item
No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Extended Amount

1. Install sign(s), complete per
exhibit. 6 EA 275.00 $ 1,650.00 $

2. Remove sign(s), complete
per exhibit. 2 EA 195.00 $ 390.00 $

3. Install sign(s) and post(s),
complete per exhibit. 2 EA 390.00 $ 780.00 $
$ 2,820.00
$ 430.00
Project Total $3,250.00

ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE
FOR

PARAMOUNT SCHOOL SIGNS

OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY SCHOOL
15% Contingency
Sub total
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CITY OF PARAMOUNT EXHIBIT PREPARED BY:

Date: 7/1/2026
Item
No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Extended Amount

1. Install sign(s), complete per
exhibit. 2 EA $ 275.00 $ 550.00

2. Remove sign(s), complete
per exhibit. 4 EA $ 195.00 $ 780.00

3. Install sign(s) and post(s),
complete per exhibit. 3 EA $ 390.00 $1,170.00
$2,500.00
$ 380.00
Project Total $2,880.00

ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE
FOR

PARAMOUNT SCHOOL SIGNS

MANUEL DOMINGUEZ HIGH SCHOOL & CLINTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 15% Contingency
Sub total
To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: John King, AICP, Planning and Building
Director
Tara Reyes, Management Analyst
Date: September 22, 2026
SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE

AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)

BACKGROUND
Since 1997, the City has been a direct recipient of federal Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). As such, the City is required to prepare and submit a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to HUD for review and approval. The CAPER is a yearly review of the City’s effectiveness in meeting the objectives specified in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan for use of CDBG and HOME funds.

A public notice was published in the Long Beach Press-Telegram on September 3, 2026.

The purpose of the notice is to solicit public comments from interested residents and invite them to the City Council meeting if they wish to comment on this item. The draft CAPER was made available to the public for the required 15-day review period starting on September 4, 2026 and ending September 22, 2026.

DISCUSSION
The Five-Year Consolidated Plan provides HUD with a complete assessment of the City’s housing and community development needs. The plan also outlines the City’s priorities, objectives, and strategies for the investment of CDBG and HOME funds to address the needs over a five-year period and as identified in the Annual Action Plan for each year of the five-year period.

The City’s comprehensive Five-Year Consolidated Plan which covers Fiscal Years 2022- 26 was approved by the City Council in May of 2022. The City Council approved a substantial amendment to the Five-Year Consolidated Plan in May of 2023 along with the Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2023-24. The Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Action Plan was approved by the City Council in May 2025.

Agenda Report September 22, 2026
FY 2025-26 CAPER Page 2
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) The CAPER (Attachment A) reports on the Program Year of the 2022-2026 Five-Year Consolidated Plan period covering July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. For the 2025- 2026 Program Year, the City received $701,752.00 in CDBG funds and $251,750.43 in HOME funds. When accounting for $863,759.17 in prior-year CDBG funds, the total CDBG and HOME allocation is $1,817,261.60. These funds were used to advance the City’s Annual Action Plan goals, including fair housing and landlord-tenant mediation services, neighborhood and alley improvements, senior enrichment activities, shelter bed services, housing rehabilitation, and program administration.

On March 10, 2026, the City Council reviewed and approved a substantial amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Action Plan. This amendment was necessitated due to a change in activity and a reallocation of funds exceeding 25% of the total grant allocation utilizing CDBG and HOME funds. As part of this amendment, $77,594 in CDBG funds for the Senior Enrichment Program were reallocated to a new activity, the Paramount Shelter Bed Program.

During the Program Year, the City allocated CDBG and HOME funds toward activities that furthered fair housing choice, improved infrastructure, provided public services, and preserved affordable housing. As of June 30, 2026, the City had expended $660,389.38 in CDBG and HOME funds across these activities.

The City also received $1,087,336 in HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funds from HUD under the 2021 Action Plan. The City Council approved a substantial amendment adding the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan on February 14, 2023. The plan includes $217,467 for Tenant-based Rental Assistance, $652,402 for Supportive Services, $54,367 for Nonprofit Operating Assistance, and $163,100 for Administration and Planning.

During the 2025-2026 reporting period, the City expended $79,899.01 in HOME-ARP funds, including $74,923.51 for supportive services and $4,975.50 for administration and planning. The HOME-ARP Supportive Services activity assisted 36 households, exceeding the Program Year goal of 15 households.

For additional details regarding the City’s progress toward meeting its Strategic Plan and Annual Action Plan goals, please refer to the complete CAPER attached for reference.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

VISION, MISSION, VALUES, AND STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
The City’s Vision, Mission, and Values set the standard for the organization, establish priorities, uniformity, and guidelines; and provide the framework for policy Agenda Report September 22, 2026
FY 2025-26 CAPER Page 3
decisionmaking. The Strategic Outcomes were implemented to provide a pathway to achieving the City’s Vision. This item aligns with Strategic Outcome No. 6: Efficient, Effective, and Fiscally Responsible - Deliver an efficient and effective City government in a fiscally responsible, transparent and collaborative manner.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Conduct a public hearing to receive comments from citizens concerning the CAPER or the CDBG/HOME funded activities and authorize staff to submit the Fiscal Year 2025-26 CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Community Development Block Grant
HOME Investment Partnerships Program

2025-2026
Consolidated Annual
Performance and
Evaluation Report
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CITY OF PARAMOUNT 2025-2026 CAPER
P r e p a r e d b y :

T h e C i t y o f P a r a m o u n t
P l a n n i n g D e p a r t m e n t
1 6 4 0 0 C o l o r a d o A v e n u e
P a r a m o u n t , C A 9 0 7 2 3
w w w . p a r a m o u n t c i t y . c o m/ c o m m u n i t y / c d b g CITY OF PARAMOUNT 2025-2026 CAPER
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CR-05 - Goals and Outcomes ....................................................................................................................1 CR-10 - Racial and ethnic composition of families assisted......................................................................8 CR-15 - Resources and Investments 91.520(a) .........................................................................................9 CR-20 - Affordable Housing 91.520(b)....................................................................................................13 CR-25 - Homeless and Other Special Needs 91.220(d, e); 91.320(d, e); 91.520(c) ................................16 CR-30 - Public Housing 91.220(h); 91.320(j)...........................................................................................18 CR-35 - Other Actions 91.220(j)-(k); 91.320(i)-(j)....................................................................................19 CR-40 - Monitoring 91.220 and 91.230...................................................................................................23 CR-45 - CDBG 91.520(c) ..........................................................................................................................25 CR-50 - HOME 91.520(d).........................................................................................................................25

APPENDICES

Appendix A – Public Notice......................................................................................................................A Appendix B – Summary of Citizen Participation Comments....................................................................B Appendix C – IDIS PR26 Financial Reports...............................................................................................C CITY OF PARAMOUNT 2025-2026 CAPER
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CITY OF PARAMOUNT - 1 - 2025-2026 CAPER
CR-05 - Goals and Outcomes
Progress the jurisdiction has made in carrying out its Strategic Plan and its Action Plan.

91.520(a)
This 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is the City of Paramount’s report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) describing the use of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds. The CAPER reports on the fourth Program Year of the 2022-2026 Consolidated Plan period, covering July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.

The City receives CDBG and HOME funds from HUD on a formula basis each year, and in turn, implements projects and activities in furtherance of the Consolidated Plan. The CDBG and HOME programs generally provide for a wide range of eligible activities for the benefit of low- and moderate-income Paramount residents, as discussed below.

For the 2025-2026 program year, the City received $701,752.00 of CDBG funds and $251,750.43 of HOME funds in addition to $863,759.17 of prior year CDBG funds for a total grant allocation of $1,817,261.60. These funds were used to meet the Action Plan goals, including funding for fair housing and landlord-tenant mediation services, senior enrichment activities, shelter bed program, and housing rehabilitation projects.

The City received $1,087,336 of HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funds from HUD under the 2021 Action Plan. The City’s substantial amendment to the 2021 Action Plan adding the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan was approved February 14, 2023. The HOME-ARP Allocation Plan includes $217,467 for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance, $652,402 for Supportive Services, $54,367 for Non-Profit Operating Assistance and $163,100 for Administration and Planning. During the reporting period, a total of $79,899.01 was expended on HOME-ARP activities.

Table 1 provides a summary of the five-year and one-year accomplishments for the period ending June 30, 2026, listed by each of the Strategic Plan Goals included in the 2021-2026 Strategic Plan of the Consolidated Plan.

CITY OF PARAMOUNT - 2 - 2025-2026 CAPER
Comparison of the proposed versus actual outcomes for each outcome measure submitted with the Consolidated Plan and explain, if applicable, why progress was not made toward meeting goals and objectives. 91.520(g) Table 1 - Accomplishments – Strategic Plan and Program Year to Date Goal Category
2025-2026
Amount
Indicator
Unit of
Measure
5-Year Strategic Plan 2025-2026 Program Year 4
Expected Actual
Percent
Complete
Expected Actual
Percent
Complete
Fair Housing
Services
(Includes
Program
Administration)
Affordable
Housing
CDBG:
$16,000.00
CDBG:
$124,350.00
HOME:
$25,175.00
Ensure equal
Access to housing
opportunities
People
5 1,000
4 520

80.00%

52.00%
1 125
1 133
100.00%
106.40%
Neighborhood
Services,
Facilities and
Infrastructure
Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG
$760,705.30
Improve
neighborhoods,
facilities &
infrastructure
People 16,664 39,113 243.72% 6,855 6,855 100.00%
Affordable
Housing
Preservation,
Development
and Access
Affordable
Housing
CDBG:
$559,193.87
HOME:
$188,813.43
HOME
CHDO:
$37,762.00
Preserve the
supply of housing
affordable to lowand moderate
income residents
Households 40 19 47.50%
CDBG
10 HOME
4 CDBG
0 HOME
3 0.00%

75.00%
CITY OF PARAMOUNT - 3 - 2025-2026 CAPER
Goal Category
2025-2026
Amount
Indicator
Unit of
Measure
5-Year Strategic Plan 2025-2026 Program Year 4
Expected Actual
Percent
Complete
Expected Actual
Percent
Complete
Public Services
Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG:
$105,262.00
Provide services to
low-income
residents, those
with special needs
and the homeless
People 30,000 7,195 23.98% 350 374 106.86 %

HOME-ARP
Supportive
Services
Non-Housing
Community
Development
HOME-ARP:
$652,402
Provide Supportive
Services designed
to assist each of
the qualifying
populations.

Households - - - 15 36 240.00%

CITY OF PARAMOUNT - 4 - 2025-2026 CAPER
Assess how the jurisdiction’s use of funds, particularly CDBG, addresses the priorities and specific objectives identified in the Action Plan, giving special attention to the highest priority activities identified.

As shown in Table 1, the City and its housing and community development partners made significant progress toward achieving the 2025-2026 Program Year goals established in the Action Plan. Each of the CDBG and HOME funded activities addressed specific high priority objectives identified in the 2022-2026 Consolidated Plan.

The City of Paramount allocated CDBG and HOME funds to activities that affirmatively furthered fair housing choice, improved infrastructure, provided public services, preserved affordable housing and provided for the administration of the CDBG and HOME programs.

Each of the activities that were underway during the 2025-2026 Program Year are listed in Figure 1, including the amount of CDBG or HOME funds allocated to the activity and the amount spent as of June 30, 2026. Figure 2 provides the numeric accomplishment goal, and the amount accomplished as of June 30, 2026.

CITY OF PARAMOUNT - 5 - 2025-2026 CAPER
Figure 1 – Use of CDBG and HOME Funds
Strategic Plan Goal / Activity Source Allocation Spent through 6/30/26* Percent
Spent

1. Fair Housing Services
Fair Housing Services CDBG $16,000.00 $3,699.07 23.12%
Subtotal $16,000.00 $3,699.07 23.12%

2. Neighborhood Services
25/26 Alley Improvements CDBG $760,705.30 $335,596.76 44.12% Subtotal $760,705.30 $335,596.76 44.12%

3. Aff Housing Pres. & Access
CDBG Home Improvement Program CDBG $559,193.87 $57,197.25 10.23% HOME Home Improvement Program HOME $188,813.43 $99,793.50 52.85% CHDO Reserve HOME $37,762.00 $0.00 0.0%
Subtotal $785,769.30 $156,990.75 19.98%

4. Public Services
COP Senior Enrichment Program CDBG $27,668.00 $27,668.00 100.0% Paramount Bell Shelter Bed Program CDBG $77,594.00 $0.00 0.0% Subtotal $105,262.00 $27,668.00 26.28%

5. Planning and Administration
HOME Program Administration HOME $25,175.00 $12,084.80 48.00% CDBG Program Administration CDBG $124,350.00 $124,350.00 100.0% Subtotal $149,525.00 $136,434.80 91.04%
Total $1,817,261.60 $660,389.38 36.34%
NOTES:
* The amount spent by activity is subject to increase as the City accrues expenses incurred during the Program Year. This table will be updated prior to submittal to HUD.

CITY OF PARAMOUNT - 6 - 2025-2026 CAPER

Figure 2–Program Year Accomplishments by Strategic Plan Goal Strategic Plan Goal / Activity
Unit of
Measure
Expected Actual*
Percent
Accomplished

1. Fair Housing Services

Fair Housing Services People 125 133 106.40%

2. Neighborhood Services

25/26 Alley Improvements People 6,855 6,855 100.00%

3. Affordable Housing Preservation and Access

Home Improvement Program - CDBG Households 10 0 0.00%
Home Improvement Program - HOME Households 4 3 75.00%
CHDO Reserve N/A

4. Public Services

COP Senior Enrichment Program People 350 374 106.86%
Paramount Bell Shelter Bed Program People 25 0 0.00%

5. Program Administration

CDBG Program Administration NA - - -
HOME Program Administration NA - - -
* NOTES: The actual accomplishments represent the number of unduplicated persons assisted. Some received multiple or ongoing services throughout the year.

CITY OF PARAMOUNT - 7 - 2025-2026 CAPER
HOME-ARP Allocations
The City received $1,087,336 of HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funds from HUD under the 2021 Action Plan. The City’s substantial amendment to the 2021 Action Plan adding the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan was approved February 14, 2023.

During the reporting period, a total of $79,899.01 was expended on HOME-ARP. Each of the HOME-ARP activities approved by the City Council are summarized in Figures 3 and 4.

Figure 3 – Use of HOME-ARP Funds
Strategic Plan Goal / Activity Source Allocation
Spent through
6/30/26
Percent
Spent
HOME-ARP Activity

Tenant-Based Rental Assistance HOME-ARP $217,467.00 $0.00 0.00% Supportive Services HOME-ARP $652,402.00 $203,258.20* 31.16% Nonprofit Operating Assistance HOME-ARP $54,367.00 $0.00 0.00% Administration and Planning HOME-ARP $163,100.00 $26,373.51* 16.17% Subtotal $1,087,336.00 $229,631.71 21.12%

Total for all Goals: $1,087,336.00 $229,631.71 21.12%
NOTES: All activities are from the 2021 Action Plan amendment unless otherwise noted. *Includes prior year expenditures as listed below:

EXPENDITURES FY2023-2024 FY2024-2025 FY2025-2026 Total
Supportive Services $ 103,293.77 $ 25,040.92 $ 74,923.51 $ 203,258.20 Administration and Planning $ 16,204.01 $ 5,194.00 $ 4,975.50 $ 26,373.51 $ 119,497.78 $ 30,234.92 $ 79,899.01 $ 229,631.71

Figure 4–Program Year Accomplishments for HOME-ARP Funds Strategic Plan Goal / Activity
Unit of
Measure
Expected Actual
Percent
Accomplished
HOME-ARP Activity

Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Households -
Supportive Services Households 15 36 240.00%
Nonprofit Operating Assistance Households
Administration and Planning N/A - - -

NOTES: All activities are from the 2021 Action Plan amendment unless otherwise noted.

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CR-10 - Racial and ethnic composition of families assisted Describe the families assisted (including the racial and ethnic status of families assisted).

91.520(a)
Table 2 – Table of assistance to racial and ethnic populations by source of funds* Race / Ethnicity CDBG HOME
White 453 2
Black or African American 40 1
Asian 6 0
American Indian or American Native 1 0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0 0
Other Multi-Racial 7 0
Total 507 3
Hispanic 431 0
Not Hispanic 76 3
* Note: The data in this table is supplied by HUD’s database. The figures in this table represent the sum of the reported number of people, families, households or housing units reported during the Program Year, without regard to the number of people in each family, household or housing unit.

Narrative
Table 2 provides an aggregate of race and ethnicity data for the combined number of people, families, households or housing units reported as complete during the Program Year based on accomplishment data from all CDBG and HOME activities reported in HUD’s Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS).

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CR-15 - Resources and Investments 91.520(a)
Identify the resources made available

Table 3 - Resources Made Available
Source of Funds
Resources Made Available in
the 2025-2026 Action Plan
Amount Expended
During Program Year
CDBG $1,565,511.17 $548,511.08*
HOME $251,750.43 $111,878.30
HOME-ARP $1,817,261.60 $660,389.38
* The amount spent by activity is subject to increase as the City accrues expenses incurred during the Program Year. This table will be updated prior to submittal to HUD.

Narrative

The federal, state, local and private resources allocated in the 2025-2026 Action Plan for the implementation of projects are identified in Table 3. The CDBG resources include $701,752.00 of CDBG formula grant funds. The HOME resources include $251,750.43 of HOME grant funds in addition to $863,759.17 of prior year CDBG funds. A grand total of $1,817,261.60 of CDBG and HOME funds were allocated to projects in the 2025-2026 Action Plan.

The City received $1,087,336 of HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funds from HUD under the 2021 Action Plan. The HOME-ARP Allocation Plan includes $217,467 for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance, $652,402 for Supportive Services, $54,367 for Non-Profit Operating Assistance and $163,100 for Administration and Planning. During the reporting period, a total of $79,899.01 was expended on HOME-ARP activities.

Identify the geographic distribution and location of investments

Table 4 – Identify the geographic distribution and location of investments Target Area
Planned
Percentage of
Allocation
Actual
Percentage of
Allocation
Narrative Description
Citywide Area 100% 100% All projects were Citywide projects. *Note: The data in this table is generated by HUD’s database. The City did not designate specific CDBG or HOME target areas in the 2022- 2026 Consolidated Plan; therefore, 100 percent of all CDBG and HOME funds are represented under the “Citywide Area” designation.

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Narrative
For the 2025-2026 Program Year, the City allocated 100 percent of its non-administrative CDBG and HOME investments for Program Year 2025-2026 to projects and activities that benefit low- and moderate-income persons throughout the City of Paramount.

Leveraging
Explain how federal funds leveraged additional resources (private, state, and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements were satisfied, as well as how any publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that were used to address the needs identified in the Action Plan.

To address housing and community development needs in Paramount, CDBG and HOME entitlement grants are used to leverage a variety of funding resources in order to maximize the effectiveness of available funds. The City’s former Redevelopment Agency was the primary non-federal source of leveraged funds. With the elimination of the City’s Redevelopment Agency, the City’s ability to leverage federal funds has been substantially reduced. The City and its development partners continue to seek new opportunities to leverage other resources.

HUD requires HOME Participating Jurisdictions (PJs) to match 25 percent of their HOME annual allocation. In accordance with 24 CFR 92.222, PJ’s satisfying the distress criteria established by the HOME Program regulations are provided a match reduction. The match reductions are granted due to fiscal distress, severe fiscal distress, and Presidential disaster declarations. For those PJs with both fiscal distress and Presidential disaster match reductions, the PJ may take the higher match reduction for the current fiscal year.

When a local jurisdiction meets one of the distress criteria, it is determined to be in fiscal distress and receives a 50 percent reduction of match. If a local jurisdiction satisfies both of the distress criteria, it is determined to be in severe fiscal distress and receives a 100 percent reduction of match. The City of Paramount has received a 50% match reduction from HUD, and therefore, the City’s match liability is 12.5% for 2025 which amounts to $23,277.00.

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Table 5 – Fiscal Year Summary - HOME Match Report
Fiscal Year Summary – HOME Match

1. Excess match from prior Federal Fiscal Year $2,394,871.64

2. Match contributed during current Federal Fiscal Year $0.00

3. Total match available for current Federal Fiscal Year (Line 1 plus Line 2) $2,394,871.61

4. Match liability for current Federal Fiscal Year $23,277.00

5. Excess match carried over to next Federal Fiscal Year (Line 3 minus Line 4) $2,371,594.61

Table 6 – Match Contribution for the Federal Fiscal Year Match Contribution for the Federal Fiscal Year
Project No. or
Other ID
Date of
Contrib.

Cash
(non-Federal
sources)
Foregone
Taxes,
Fees,
Charges
Appraised
Land/Real
Property
Required
Infrastructure
Site Prep.,
Const.

Materials,
Donated
labor
Bond
Financing
Total Match

Table 7 – HOME Program Income
HOME Program Income – Enter the program amounts for the reporting period Balance on hand at
beginning of reporting
period
Amount received
during reporting period
Total amount
expended during
reporting period
Amount expended for
TBRA
Balance on hand at
end of reporting period
$0.00 $2,673.00 $2,673.00 $0.00 $0.00

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HOME MBE/WBE report

Minority Business Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises – Indicate the number and dollar value of contracts for HOME projects completed during the reporting period

Table 8 – Minority Business and Women Business Enterprises Total
Minority Business Enterprises

White NonHispanic
Alaskan
Native or
American
Indian
Asian or
Pacific
Islander
Black NonHispanic
Hispanic
Contracts
Number 6 0 0 0 0 6
Dollar Amount $139,175 $0 $0 $0 $0 $139,175
Sub-Contracts
Number 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dollar Amount $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total
Women Business
Enterprises
Male
Contracts
Number 3 0 3
Dollar Amount $139,175 $0 $139,175
Sub-Contracts
Number 0 0 0
Dollar Amount $0 $0 $0
Minority Owners of Rental Property – Indicate the number of HOME assisted rental property owners and the total amount of HOME funds in these rental properties assisted

Table 9 – Minority Owners of Rental Property
Total
Minority Owners

White NonHispanic
Alaskan
Native or
American
Indian
Asian or
Pacific
Islander
Black NonHispanic Hispanic
Number 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dollar Amount $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

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Relocation and Real Property Acquisition – Indicate the number of persons displaced, the cost of relocation payments, the number of parcels acquired and the cost of acquisition Table 10 – Relocation and Real Property Acquisition
Parcels Acquired 0 $0
Businesses Displaced 0 $0
Nonprofit Organizations Displaced 0 $0
Households Temporarily Relocated, not
Displaced 0 $0
Households
Displaced
Total
Minority Property Enterprises
White NonHispanic
Alaskan Native
or American
Indian
Asian or
Pacific
Islander
Black NonHispanic
Hispanic
Number 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cost $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
CR-20 - Affordable Housing 91.520(b)
Evaluation of the jurisdiction's progress in providing affordable housing, including the number and types of families served, the number of extremely low-income, low-income, moderateincome and middle-income persons served.

Table 11 – Number of Households
One-Year Goal Actual
Number of homeless households to be provided
affordable housing units 0 0
Number of non-homeless households to be
provided affordable housing units 14 3
Number of special-needs households to be
provided affordable housing units 0 0
Total 14 3

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Table 12 – Number of Households Supported
One-Year Goal Actual
Number of households supported through rental
assistance 0 0
Number of households supported through the
production of new units 0 0
Number of households supported through the
rehab of existing units 14 3
Number of households supported through the
acquisition of existing units 0 0
Total 14 3
Discuss the difference between goals and outcomes and problems encountered in meeting these goals.

One high priority affordable housing goal was identified in the 2022-2026 Consolidated Plan to provide the framework necessary to invest CDBG and HOME funds to address affordable housing needs. This included Affordable Housing Preservation, Development and Access.

Tables 11 and 12 indicate the number of households supported with affordable housing assistance through the HOME and CDBG program during the 2025-2026 Program Year.

As the City’s housing stock ages, a growing percentage of housing units may need rehabilitation to allow them to remain safe and habitable. The situation is of particular concern for low- and moderate-income homeowners who are generally not in a financial position to properly maintain their homes. As such, the 2025-2026 Action Plan allocated $559,193.87 of CDBG funds and $188,813.43 of HOME funds for the preservation of owner-occupied single-family dwellings as part of the Home Improvement Program. The Home Improvement Program served one (1) extremely low-income, one (1) low-income, and one (1) moderateincome households during the year.

Affordable housing renovations are typically multi-year projects and are subject to the ability to secure funding from various sources. Often, the ability to meet the anticipated goals is dictated by various factors that can create disparities between goals and actual outcomes such as funding availability, costs of raw materials, timing, and project schedules.

Unexpected challenges are commonly encountered during the repair phase of the project which causes delays that impact project delivery.

Discuss how these outcomes will impact future annual action plans.

The 2022-2026 Consolidated Plan - Strategic Plan identified a high priority need to preserve the supply of affordable housing. During the 2025-2026 Program Year, the City of Paramount invested HOME funds in the rehabilitation of three (3) owner-occupied mobile homes. In CITY OF PARAMOUNT 2025-2026 CAPER
future annual action plans, the City anticipates continuing to invest in affordable housing preservation in addition to investing in projects that will create new affordable housing opportunities for low-income residents.

As community needs change the City may need to undertake additional activities to best achieve the City's ability to meet its affordable housing goals. All future Annual Action Plans will provide additional information on any on-going affordable housing activities and the City will continue to assess and determine affordable housing needs that best utilize available funding sources.

Include the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families or households served by each activity where information on income by family size is required to determine the eligibility of the activity.

Table 13 – Number of Families or Households Served
Number Served CDBG Actual HOME Actual
Extremely Low-Income 0 1
Low-Income 0 1
Moderate-Income 0 1
Total 0 3

Narrative Information
The 2022-2026 Consolidated Plan - Strategic Plan identified high priority affordable housing needs including preserving the supply of affordable rental and owner-occupied housing. To preserve housing that is already affordable to low-income homeowners, the City of Paramount's Home Improvement Program rehabilitated eight (8) owner-occupied units.

To address what HUD defines as “worst case housing need” the City provided funds in the 2025-2026 Action Plan for the preservation of the physical and functional integrity of existing housing units occupied by low- and extremely low-income residents who would otherwise continue to live in substandard housing because they were not in the financial position to properly maintain their home. This includes attempts to meet the needs of persons with disabilities by making necessary improvements which aid the mobility of the elderly and physically disabled such as shower units with seats, handrails, ramping and reconstructing doorways.

Addressing substandard housing conditions through housing preservation activities is a costeffective way to invest limited resources to retain housing units that are already affordable to CITY OF PARAMOUNT 2025-2026 CAPER
low- and moderate-income residents and ensure all economic segments of the community have the opportunity to live in decent housing.

CR-25 - Homeless and Other Special Needs 91.220(d, e); 91.320(d, e); 91.520(c)
Evaluate the jurisdiction’s progress in meeting its specific objectives for reducing and ending homelessness through:

Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
The City of Paramount is not the recipient of federal or state funds targeted to homeless individuals and families. However, the City of Paramount supported homeless and other special needs activities through community grants administered by the Public Safety Department and funded supportive services to assist homeless households using HOMEARP funds.

Preventing and ending homelessness is a HUD priority addressed nationally through coordination of regional strategies carried out locally by government agencies and a wide variety of community-based organizations and faith-based groups. To reach out to unsheltered homeless persons and assess their individual needs for the purpose of connecting them with available emergency shelter and transitional housing resources, the City of Paramount provided information and referrals to the Los Angeles County Continuum of Care (CoC) led by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) and the organizations receiving CDBG funds for homelessness prevention activities.

During LAHSA’s most recent homeless count in 2026, the City of Paramount had a total of 23 homeless persons counted. Of the 23 homeless persons counted, 1 was in a car, 12 had makeshift shelters, 1 was in RV’s/camper, 1 was in a van, 8 were in tents, and 0 were not in a dwelling.

During the reporting period, the City allocated General Funds to support community-based nonprofits – many of which focus their work on addressing homelessness and providing services to special needs populations. The City also continued its partnership with Family Promise of Los Angeles during the 2025-2026 Program Year to provide homeless prevention services consisting of emergency shelter and supportive services to Paramount residents and expended $79,899.01 of HOME-ARP funds to provide supportive services designed to assist the homeless populations.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The ultimate solution to ending homelessness is transitional to permanent housing closely aligned with supportive services that ensure housing stability can be maintained. However, because the demand for affordable housing far outpaces the region’s supply, the CoC CITY OF PARAMOUNT 2025-2026 CAPER
continues to rely on its emergency and transitional housing system in order to address the immediate needs of Los Angeles County’s homeless population.

Los Angeles County has implemented policy and program changes aimed at ensuring homeless persons in Los Angeles County are rapidly housed and offered an appropriate level of support services to meet their circumstances and keep them stably housed. An increase in permanent supportive housing for the most vulnerable populations is attributed to Los Angeles County homeless service providers re-tooling their programs and shifting their focus to moving people quickly into permanent supportive housing throughout the County.

To address the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons, the City continues to support the Family Promise of Los Angeles which provides emergency shelter and transitional housing assistance, counseling, and case management for families who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness. During the Program Year, Family Promise of Los Angeles served 36 unduplicated persons via its Homeless Prevention Program.

Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: likely to become homeless after being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); and, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs To help low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, the City provided HOME-ARP funds to Family Promise of Los Angeles to provide supportive services to assist homeless populations. As a result of these efforts, the City was able to assist a total of 36 individuals.

Inadequate discharge planning and coordination contributes to homelessness in situations where people are released from public institutions or public systems of care without having an appropriate mainstream or supportive housing option available upon discharge from an institutional setting. Public institutions such as jails, hospitals, treatment facilities, mental health facilities, youth facilities, and foster care homes are central to limiting the creation of newly homeless persons upon discharge.

In California, discharge coordination and planning is largely unregulated unless county or municipal ordinances provide rules preventing public institutions from discharging people into homelessness. One of the goals included in the Los Angeles Ten Year Strategy to End Homelessness is to formalize protocols and improve the coordination of discharge planning among key institutional systems of care and supervision. The goal calls for the CoC to close the “revolving door” to homelessness so that new persons do not find themselves living in the community without the social and economic support necessary to access and maintain CITY OF PARAMOUNT 2025-2026 CAPER
themselves in a safe environment.

The City coordinated with the CoC and other subrecipients receiving CDBG funds to ensure that its HUD-funded programs are targeted, to the greatest extent feasible, to address the discharge of persons from publicly funded institutions or systems of care so that these individuals and families have access to public services and affordable housing opportunities necessary to prevent homelessness. The City will continue to explore additional ways to prevent and address homelessness caused by discharge from public institutions.

Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again To address the needs of homeless families, families with children, veterans and their families, the City provided HOME-ARP funds for the Family Promise of Los Angeles to provide supportive services necessary for families to achieve stability. Paramount’s non-profit partner makes certain that individuals and families have the tools necessary to succeed.

Additionally, the City’s partnership with LAHSA provides intensive, field-based engagement services and support that meets clients and their families where they live. As a result, the City has been able to leverage its partnerships with the County agencies to bolster its homeless outreach.

CR-30 - Public Housing 91.220(h); 91.320(j)
Actions taken to address the needs of public housing
The Paramount Housing Authority does not administer Section 8 and does not own HUD Public Housing; however, the City is within the service area of the Los Angeles Community Development Agency (LACDA), formerly known as the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (HACoLA), for the purposes of Section 8 and Public Housing.

LACDA continues to serve the needs of residents through public housing and Section 8 vouchers. LACDA administered Housing Choice Vouchers throughout Los Angeles County and monitors all units to ensure they are in adequate condition, meeting the Section 8 Housing Quality Standards.

Actions taken to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
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LACDA actively encourages residents to be involved in the organization through resident councils and active participation in housing authority decisions via surveys and other forms of engagement. LACDA also maintains quarterly newsletters for Section 8 tenants, public housing residents, and Section 8 property owners.

LACDA encourages residents to explore homeownership opportunities. LACDA currently administers Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program for public conventional housing and Housing Choice Voucher program residents. The FSS program provides critical tools and supportive services to foster a resident’s transition from financial and housing assistance to economic and housing self-sufficiency, most importantly homeownership.

To support this effort, LACDA utilizes marketing materials to outreach and further promote the program’s requirements and benefits to all public housing residents. For families that are eligible to participate, a Contract of Participation (COP) is prepared to govern the terms and conditions of their participation and an Individual Training Service Plan (ITSP) is created that outlines the following: supportive services to be provided, activities to be completed by the participant, and agreed upon completion dates for the services and activities. The COP is valid for five years and may be extended to allow the family to meet their ITSP goals.

Actions taken to provide assistance to troubled PHAs
N/A, LACDA is designated as a High Performing Public Housing Agency.

CR-35 - Other Actions 91.220(j)-(k); 91.320(i)-(j)
Actions taken to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment. 91.220 (j); 91.320 (i) A barrier to affordable housing is a public policy or nongovernmental condition that constrains the development or rehabilitation of affordable housing, such as land use controls, property taxes, state prevailing wage requirements, environmental protection, cost of land and availability of monetary resources. Barriers to affordable housing are distinguished from impediments to fair housing choice in the sense that barriers are lawful and impediments to fair housing choice are usually unlawful.

Based on information gathered during community meetings, the Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey, the Housing Element, and market analysis, the primary barriers to affordable housing in Paramount continue to be housing affordability and the lack of monetary resources necessary to develop and sustain affordable housing. The two barriers are related in the sense that demand for affordable housing exceeds the supply and insufficient resources are available to increase the supply of affordable housing to meet demand.

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To address housing affordability and the lack of monetary resources for affordable housing, the City's Strategic Plan calls for the investment of a portion of HOME funds reserved for CHDOs to leverage possible acquisition, rehabilitation and resale activities in conjunction with Housing Asset Funds or other State or local resources. Although the City no longer has access to Redevelopment Housing Set-Aside funds, the City continued to leverage its HOME funds to attract private and other available public resources to facilitate additional affordable housing. In future program years, the City will also leverage American Rescue Plan HOME funds to facilitate affordable housing development.

Actions taken to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) The primary obstacles to meeting the underserved needs of low- and moderate-income people include lack of funding from federal, state and other local sources, the high cost of housing that is not affordable to low-income people and the lack of availability of home improvement financing in the private lending industry.

To address these obstacles, the City continued to invest CDBG and HOME funds through the 2025-2026 Action Plan in projects that provided assistance to low- and moderate-income homeowners for home improvements, projects that provide public and neighborhood services to low- and moderate-income people and projects that prevent homelessness.

To address underserved needs, the City allocated 100 percent of its non-administrative CDBG and HOME funds for program year 2025-2026 to projects and activities that benefit low- and moderate-income people.

The Home Improvement Program provides grants for home improvements necessary to ensure Paramount residents can continue to live in quality housing that is already affordable to the occupants.

Actions taken to reduce lead-based paint hazards. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) The Residential Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X) emphasizes prevention of childhood lead poisoning through housing-based approaches. To reduce leadbased paint hazards, the City of Paramount's Home Improvement Program conducted leadbased paint testing and risk assessments for each property assisted that was built prior to January 1, 1978 and incorporated safe work practices or abatement into the scope of work as required to reduce lead-based paint hazards in accordance with 24 CFR Part 35.

Actions taken to reduce the number of poverty-level families. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) During the Program Year, the City supported the following strategies and actions to reduce the number of poverty-level families:
• Supported activities that ensure equal access to housing opportunities; • Supported activities that improve neighborhoods, facilities & infrastructure; CITY OF PARAMOUNT 2025-2026 CAPER
• Supported activities that promote economic opportunity; • Supported activities that preserve the supply of housing that is affordable to lowand moderate-income residents; and • Supported activities that provide services to low-income residents, those with special needs and the homeless.

In addition to these efforts, mainstream state and federal resources also contributed to reducing the number of individuals and families in poverty. Federal programs such as the Earned Income Tax Credit and Head Start provided a pathway out of poverty for families who were ready to pursue employment and educational opportunities. Poverty-level families also had access to CalWORKS, CalFresh (formerly food stamps) and Medi-Cal. Together these programs provided individuals and families with employment assistance, subsidy for food, medical care, childcare and cash payments to meet basic needs such as housing, nutrition, and transportation.

Actions taken to develop institutional structure. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) The institutional delivery system in Paramount is high-functioning and collaborative — particularly the relationship between local government and the nonprofit sector comprised of a network of capable community-based organizations that are delivering a full range of services to residents.

In order to support and enhance this existing institutional structure, the City of Paramount collaborated with nonprofit agencies to ensure that the needs of low- and moderate-income residents were met as envisioned within the 2022-2026 Consolidated Plan - Strategic Plan.

Actions taken to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
To enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies, the City continued consulting with and inviting a wide variety of agencies and organizations involved in the delivery of housing and supportive services to low- and moderate-income residents to participate in Paramount - particularly in low- and moderate-income areas.

Identify actions taken to overcome the effects of any impediments identified in the jurisdictions analysis of impediments to fair housing choice. 91.520(a) Activities implemented during the 2025-2026 Program Year followed the following goals established in the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice that was adopted by the City Council on May 3, 2022:

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Goal
Name
Description Evaluation

1. Program
Marketing
Paramount shall ensure that all HUDfunded programs are marketed in high poverty areas within their jurisdiction in
manners that will be accessible to
residents to ensure that low-income
residents and high poverty neighborhoods
have best access to all program activities.

Marketing shall be conducted in
accordance with the City’s Language
Access Plan.

To evaluate this goal,
Paramount shall maintain
documentation showing
that it marketed programs
in areas of high poverty
and conducted such
marketing in a way that
clearly communicated the
program to the residents
in those areas.

2. Promote Fair
Housing
Education for
Tenants and
Homebuyers
Programs
Paramount shall fund and promote fair
housing training for tenants, homebuyers,
and potential homebuyers to ensure that
residents are fully informed of their rights
as it relates to housing.

Maintain records of
number of trainings
conducted and training
participants.

3. Promote Fair
Housing
Education for
Landlords
and Realtors
Paramount shall fund and promote fair
housing training for landlords and realtors
to ensure that they understand the fair
housing requirements and rights of
tenants and homebuyers.

Maintain records of
number of trainings
conducted and training
participants.

4. Maintain Fair
Housing
Resources
on Website
In collaboration with the fair housing
provider for Paramount, maintain a page
on the City’s website that provides access
to fair housing resources and documents.

Further, collaborate with the fair housing
provider to promote trainings and other
fair housing related events.

Review and update
webpage resources
annually with support
from fair housing provider
and maintain
documentation promoting
all trainings and events
carried out by the fair
housing provider in the
jurisdiction.

5. Maintain
Housing and
Community
Development
Resources
List
Establish and maintain a list of all housing
and community development resources
that is updated annually. This list may
include services such as grant or loan
programs for reasonable modifications
and access to programs such as Meals
on Wheels.

Review and update list on
an annual basis.

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For the 2025-2026 Program Year, the City contracted with the Fair Housing Foundation (FHF) to provide fair housing education and general housing services to Paramount residents to prevent incidences of housing discrimination. During the program year, FHF assisted 133 Paramount residents with general fair housing education services throughout the City.

Outreach included two informational booths at community events; four fair housing presentations to community-based organizations, resident associations, and government agencies, and two walk-in clinics tailored to specific audiences, including mobile home/manufactured home residents. Topics included federal and state fair housing laws, including protected classes, prohibited practices, and disability accommodations.

CR-40 - Monitoring 91.220 and 91.230
Describe the standards and procedures used to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and used to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements
To ensure that CDBG and HOME funds are used efficiently and in compliance with applicable regulations, the City provided technical assistance to all subrecipients at least once per year and monitored subrecipients throughout the program year.

Technical Assistance
To enhance compliance with federal program regulations, the Planning Department provided technical assistance to prospective applicants for any CDBG or HOME Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) upon request to review the Strategic Plan goals, program requirements and available resources with potential applicants. Additionally, technical assistance was provided during the implementation of CDBG or HOME funded projects to ensure that appropriate resources were provided in furtherance of compliance with the program regulations.

Activity Monitoring
All activities were monitored, beginning with a detailed review upon receipt of an application to determine eligibility, conformance with a National Objective and conformance with an Action Plan goal. This review also examined the proposed use of funds, eligibility of the service area, the intended beneficiaries, and likelihood of compliance with other federal requirements such as the National Environmental Policy Act, the System for Award Management (SAM) debarment list, prevailing wage, Minority and Women Business Enterprise, Section 3 and federal acquisition and relocation regulations, as applicable.

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Subrecipients were required to submit an audit and other documentation to establish their capacity, and any findings noted in the audit were reviewed with the applicant. Eligible applications were then considered for funding. Planning Department staff and/or consultant staff reviewed quarterly performance reports and invoices throughout the year as part of desk monitoring. For CDBG public service activities, an on-site and/or teleconference monitoring is conducted to ensure compliance. These reviews will include both a fiscal and programmatic review of the subrecipient’s activities. The reviews will determine that each subrecipient is in compliance with the program regulations and City contract. Areas of review will include overall administration, financial systems, appropriateness of program expenditures, program delivery, client eligibility determination and documentation, reporting systems, and achievement toward achieving contractual goals. Following the monitoring visit, a written report will be provided delineating the results of the review and any findings of non-compliance and the required corrective action. Subrecipients will be given 30 days to provide the City with corrective actions taken to address any noted findings. For CDBG capital projects, monitoring also includes compliance with Regulatory Agreement requirements.

For HOME funded activities, annual monitoring is conducted to ensure compliance on renter occupied units to ensure that household income, rents and utility allowances are in compliance with applicable limits pursuant to the affordability covenant. For ownership units, annual monitoring of occupancy is also conducted throughout the affordability period.

Citizen Participation Plan 91.105(d); 91.115(d)
Describe the efforts to provide citizens with reasonable notice and an opportunity to comment on performance reports.

In accordance with the City’s adopted Citizen Participation Plan, a public notice was published in the Press Telegram on September 3, 2026, notifying the public of the availability of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for a 15-day public review and comment period. A copy of the public notice is included in Appendix A.

The draft CAPER was available from September 4, 2026, to September 22, 2026, at the City of Paramount Customer Service- Main Entrance, City of Paramount Planning Department, Paramount Community Center, and on the City’s website.

A summary of any written or oral comments received during the public review and comment period is included in Appendix B.

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CR-45 - CDBG 91.520(c)
Specify the nature of, and reasons for, any changes in the jurisdiction’s program objectives and indications of how the jurisdiction would change its programs as a result of its experiences.

In review of the progress made toward accomplishing the goals established in the 2022- 2026 Consolidated Plan – Strategic Plan during the Program Year, there is no need to change the program objectives or the projects and activities using CDBG funds.

CDBG funded activities contributed to the City’s progress toward meeting the high priority needs identified in the Consolidated Plan. As shown in Table 1 on page 2 of this document, CDBG funds are contributing to four of the six Strategic Plan goals including Fair Housing Services, Neighborhood Services, and Affordable Housing Preservation and Access.

CR-50 - HOME 91.520(d)
Include the results of on-site inspections of affordable rental housing assisted under the program to determine compliance with housing codes and other applicable regulations Maintaining HOME-assisted affordable housing is a high priority. During FY 2025-2026 the City did not conduct on-site inspections but did conduct on-site inspections during FY 2022- 2023, of the HOME-assisted property currently in their affordability period as required to determine compliance with the housing codes and other applicable regulations. When any deficiencies exist, the property owner and property management are notified to make repairs and City and/or program staff will follow up to ensure completion of the required repairs. The list of HOME-assisted affordable rental housing include the name of the property, the total number of housing units and the results of on-site inspections conducted during the Program Year.
• Paramount Senior Village – 9 HOME assisted units passed inspection Provide an assessment of the jurisdiction's affirmative marketing actions for HOME units.

92.351(b)
Each of the HOME-assisted properties with more than five units maintains an Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan. During annual monitoring, the annual Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Report and waitlist are reviewed to ensure compliance with HUD requirements to affirmatively further fair housing choice.

Refer to IDIS reports to describe the amount and use of program income for projects, including the number of projects and owner and tenant characteristics CITY OF PARAMOUNT 2025-2026 CAPER
The City applied the program income received in FY 2025-2026 to 2025-2026 Home Improvement Program projects.

Describe other actions taken to foster and maintain affordable housing. 91.220(k) In the implementation of the 2025-2026 Action Plan, the City invested HOME funds to rehabilitate three (3) housing units affordable to extremely low-, low-, and moderate-income homeowners.

CITY OF PARAMOUNT 2025-2026 CAPER

APPENDIX A
Public Notice
2025-2026

CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT
JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026
CITY OF PARAMOUNT 2025-2026 CAPER

APPENDIX B
Summary of Citizen Participation Comments
2025-2026

CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT
JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026
Summary of Citizen Participation Comments
In compliance with the City’s approved Citizen Participation Plan and implementing regulation 24CFR 91.105, a public notice was published to solicit public comments from interested citizens regarding the draft 2025-2026 CAPER. The draft CAPER was made available to the general public for a period of 15 days from September 4, 2026 through September 22, 2026, in order to provide an opportunity for the public to review the document.

The following is a summary of Citizen Participation comments:
• .TBD
CITY OF PARAMOUNT 2025-2026 CAPER

APPENDIX C
IDIS PR26 FINANCIAL REPORTS
2025-2026

CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT
JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026

To be inserted following Public Hearing
To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: John King, AICP, Planning and Building
Director
Date: September 22, 2026
SUBJECT: AIR MONITORING PROGRAM UPDATE
After five years in Paramount, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) terminated its hexavalent chromium air monitoring program in mid-2021. The City has since contracted with Trinity Consultants (formerly T and B Systems) for continued air monitoring services to ensure the health of the community.

This item is an oral report from Randall Baxter (Manager, Measurement Services United States and Global) of Trinity Consultants regarding the City’s efforts to monitor hexavalent chromium at six strategically selected locations in Paramount. The locations are (1) City Hall; (2) Vermont Avenue, south of Harrison Street; (3) 15701 Minnesota Avenue; (4) Wesley Gaines Elementary School; (5) Lincoln Elementary School; and (6) Garfield Avenue at Jackson Street. Air sampling is conducted every six days, and lab results follow approximately six days later.

To: Honorable City Council
From: John Moreno, City Manager
By: John King, AICP, Planning and Building
Director
Tara Reyes, Management Analyst
Date: September 22, 2026
SUBJECT: DECLARING CLEAN AIR DAY IN THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT

BACKGROUND
California Clean Air Day is a project of the Coalition for Clean Air, which is a nonprofit with a mission to protect public health, improve air quality, and prevent climate change through clean air advocacy. Clean Air Day is a statewide effort designed to unite communities across California to improve community health and sustainability. This day of action focuses on simple efforts that State residents can make to improve air quality.

Examples include shopping local, taking public transportation, biking, walking, and planting trees. Since 2019, the City Council has declared Clean Air Day in support of the coalition’s initiatives.

This year, Clean Air Day takes place on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The City will promote the day by social media and encourage residents, businesses, and City employees to take the Clean Air Pledge in support of clean air activities.

Additionally, this year the Planning and Building Department is hosting a Housing Forum on Saturday, October 10th. This event at Progress Park West Auditorium will include a tree giveaway, an indoor plant raffle, and other information in support of Clean Air Day.

DISCUSSION
The City of Paramount has taken or will take the following actions:
• Adopt Resolution No. 26:037 in public support of California Clean Air Day. • Use social media to promote and encourage the Paramount community to participate in California Clean Air Day.
• Maintain www.ParamountEnvironment.org, a website dedicated to environmental reporting and resources since 2017.
• Commit to the goals of the Paramount Climate Action Plan (adopted July 2021). • Maintain and post results from of a City-administrated network of air samplers that monitors hexavalent chromium.
• Encourage “shop local” efforts under the banner of Explore Paramount. • Continue to support electric vehicle infrastructure.

Agenda Report September 22, 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 26:037 Page 2
• Continue encouraging residents and other Paramount community members to call 1- 800-CUT-SMOG to report excessive odors, smoke, dust, and other contaminates not related to vehicles, and encourage the Paramount community to call 1-800-ENDSMOG to report any smoking vehicles or idling commercial vehicles. • Continue implementing the 2023 Urban Forest Management Plan. • Commit to diverting greenhouse gas emissions by diverting organic waste headed to landfills by continuing to implement Senate Bill (SB) 1383 citywide. • Encourage and educate the community on composting organic material at local community and residential gardens.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

VISION, MISSION, VALUES, AND STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
The City’s Vision, Mission, and Values set the standard for the organization, establish priorities, uniformity, and guidelines; and provide the framework for policy decisionmaking. The Strategic Outcomes were implemented to provide a pathway to achieving the City’s Vision. This item aligns with Strategic Outcome No. 4: Environmental Health - Promote, protect, and enhance a healthy, sustainably built, and natural environment.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt Resolution No. 26:037, declaring October 1, 2026 as Clean Air Day in the City of Paramount.

CITY OF PARAMOUNT

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. 26:037

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT DECLARING OCTOBER 1, 2026 CLEAN AIR DAY IN THE CITY OF

PARAMOUNT
WHEREAS, air pollution contributes to higher rates of cancer and heart and lung disease, which adversely affect health; and
WHEREAS, California and the South Coast Air Basin in particular have some of the most polluted regions in the United States; and
WHEREAS, it is vital that we protect the health and wellbeing of our residents, visitors, and workforce; and
WHEREAS, emissions from vehicles, industry, and even household sources significantly affect the natural environment, air quality, and wellbeing of residents, employees, and visitors of the City of Paramount; and
WHEREAS, individual actions such as walking or biking to work and school, carpooling, not idling vehicles, and conserving energy can directly improve air quality in our region; and
WHEREAS, everyone can play a role in supporting clean air; and WHEREAS, education about air quality can raise community awareness, encourage our community to develop better habits, and improve our community health; and
WHEREAS, Californians will be joining together across the state to clear the air on October 1, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City of Paramount is committed to the health of its residents, workforce, visitors, and community at large.

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

SECTION 1. The above recitations are true and correct.

SECTION 2. That October 1, 2026 be declared “Clean Air Day” in the City.

SECTION 3. Be it further resolved that we ask all City department heads to determine how their employees can participate in Clean Air Day, as appropriate.

RESOLUTION NO. 26:037