# California Record

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## Recent meetings (19)

- [2026-11-05 — Paramount City Council to Hold Special Closed Session Meeting Nov. 5](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/meetings/f4118d39-d62d-4787-9032-611df69bb875): City Council Special Closed Session Meeting
- [2026-10-27 — School-zone speed limits, bus shelter designs and Mr. J's Bar entertainment permit on tap for Paramount council](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/meetings/8d018ea6-95dd-4cdb-b2bf-e70e7d58779d): City Council Meeting
- [2026-10-13 — Council approves Paramount Gateway deal, new police shields, and $70K for city history project](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/meetings/fc0c8719-7b1f-4c85-a318-6a247e7fc8af): City Council Meeting
- [2026-09-22 — Council backs 20-mph school zones, opposes Prop 43, and funds new security cameras](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/meetings/61668e60-841c-4531-b12c-97bbc3f4dfe3): City Council Meeting
- [2026-09-08 — Council OKs Hay Tree Market lease, new patio deal, and funds big HVAC repairs](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/meetings/917b6ab8-0715-4a6e-bdc2-4620cb052f9f): City Council Meeting
- [2026-07-28 — Parcel tax for commercial and industrial properties is headed to the November ballot — council votes 4-0](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/meetings/85be7e50-f9a4-4df5-973c-1c51c032ab37): City Council Meeting
- [2026-07-14 — Olmos stays mayor, Lemons and Delgadillo certified as re-elected, and 'Thriving Paramount' wins the Hay Tree art pick](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/meetings/bfb13201-c92c-43a5-8c4e-6c19ade6014b): City Council Meeting
- [2026-06-23 — Paramount moves to set design rules near future light-rail stations and greenlights a $600K software overhaul](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/meetings/fa1bfe81-4422-4a69-aeba-e6b3806f39ff): City Council Meeting
- [2026-06-09 — Paramount adopts $80.7M budget with 4% raises, but shelves World Energy spending plan until June 23](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/meetings/3d0ee181-f876-4ed3-b923-52b82a9ae58a): City Council Meeting
- [2026-05-26 — Five-year-old's PEP scholarships hit $2.2M total as council honors Class of 2026 scholars](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/meetings/1670d78e-5cc3-4203-9c99-b67fc0ce3750): City Council Meeting
- [2026-05-12 — Council adopts CDBG housing plan, clears bikeway trail work, and holds Clearwater project for more testimony](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/meetings/5d90559d-b9b6-4a43-b3f9-c665863f2aef): City Council Meeting
- [2026-04-28 — Council approves mobile home rent-cap deal with park owners after 16 months of talks](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/meetings/599e3f33-0027-41ba-896d-38673a3a2ac5): City Council Meeting
- [2026-04-14 — Brenda Olmos sworn in as Paramount's new mayor as council greenlights $3M+ in city projects](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/meetings/2c3edbaa-69a9-4d13-865a-1c92dc4fbe86): City Council Meeting
- [2026-03-24 — Council approves $1.7M stormwater project and fountain funding, hears heated SB 79 concerns](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/meetings/85da62a1-0918-4ed9-a875-7e02a9cf2b8e): City Council Meeting
- [2026-03-10 — Council moves forward with parcel tax survey for November 2026 ballot — no residential impact planned](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/meetings/4b1e2587-21ee-4b78-8d70-b9a32e11e242): City Council Meeting
- [2026-02-24 — Council approves new development impact fees, bus shelters, and keeps drone program on the table](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/meetings/d863b5f1-4638-4357-8db5-bcd9ba1b8ab6): City Council Meeting
- [2026-02-10 — Paramount moves forward on new development fees, OKs $400K community benefits deal](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/meetings/ebf1be45-5aca-4da5-8bc9-5c4fafedaca6): City Council Meeting
- [2026-01-27 — Council boosts home improvement grants to $50,000 and officially calls the June 2026 election](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/meetings/16a5a7de-4f88-4aaf-ac34-38067e289c19): City Council Meeting
- [2026-01-13 — Paramount bans short-term rentals citywide, spends $203K on cyberattack response — all in one unanimous night](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/meetings/2e87b4df-7691-4542-96a0-c99609f1ce7f): City Council Meeting


## Civic issues (50)

- [Historic preservation and oral history project](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/historic-preservation-and-oral-history-project): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Safe routes to school and neighborhood flooding](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/el-nio-flood-preparedness): public-safety · priority: high
- [20-MPH School Zones](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/20-mph-school-zones): roads · priority: high
- [Transit-oriented development design standards (ZOTA 42)](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/transit-oriented-development-design-standards): zoning · priority: high
- [2025 Urban Water Management Plan Postponed](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/2025-urban-water-management-plan-postponed): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [Mr. J's Bar Live Entertainment Expansion Consideration](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/mr-js-bar-live-entertainment-expansion-consideration): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Air Quality Monitoring Contract Extension](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/air-quality-monitoring-contract-extension): environment · priority: critical
- [Bus shelter expansion at high-ridership stops](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/bus-shelter-expansion-at-high-ridership-stops): roads · priority: medium
- [Mobile Home MOU and Ordinance Update](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/mobile-home-mou-and-ordinance-update): housing · priority: medium
- [ADU/JADU Regulation Update (Text Amendment No. 44)](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/adujadu-regulation-update): zoning · priority: high
- [Proposition 1 Endorsement](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/proposition-1-endorsement): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [Paramount Gateway tenant-mix agreement](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/paramount-gateway-tenant-mix-agreement): business-jobs · priority: high
- [Street Resurfacing and Civic Center Project Closeouts](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/street-resurfacing-and-civic-center-project-closeouts): roads · priority: low
- [Ballistic shields for sheriff's deputies](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/ballistic-shields-for-sheriffs-deputies): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Code enforcement caseload surge](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/code-enforcement-caseload-surge): public-safety · priority: medium
- [World Energy/AltAir community benefits spending](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/world-energyaltair-community-benefits-spending): environment · priority: medium
- [Spane Park Learning Center mural](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/spane-park-learning-center-mural): parks-rec · priority: low
- [SELA Cultural Center progress](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/community-center-funding): budget · priority: medium
- [Hay Tree Public Market museum and community room](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/hay-tree-public-market-museum-and-community-room): development · priority: high
- [Paramount Park Playground Matting Replacement](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/paramount-park-playground-matting-replacement): parks-rec · priority: low
- [I-105 Express Lanes Construction Impacts](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/i-105-express-lanes-construction-impacts): roads · priority: medium
- [Opposition to Proposition 43](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/opposition-to-proposition-43): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Federal Housing and Community Development Results (CAPER)](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/federal-housing-and-community-development-results): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [GWMA Regional Water Governance Appointments](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/gwma-regional-water-governance-appointments): water-utilities · priority: low
- [Emergency HVAC Repairs at City Facilities](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/emergency-hvac-repairs-at-city-facilities): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [FY 2026-2027 city budget and structural deficit warning](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/fy-2026-2027-city-budget-and-structural-deficit-warning): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Clearwater Specific Plan Adoption (Ordinance 1218)](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/clearwater-specific-plan-adoption): zoning · priority: high
- [City Finances and Water Fund Deficit](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/water-fund-operating-losses-and-future-rate-study): water-utilities · priority: high
- [CDBG/HOME Federal Grant Spending](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/cdbghome-federal-grant-spending): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Resident Concerns Over Apartment Remodel Permits and Displacement](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/resident-concerns-over-apartment-remodel-permits-and-displacement): public-safety · priority: high
- [2026 Municipal Election Results Certified and Council Reorganization](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/2026-municipal-election-results-certified-and-council-reorganization): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Commercial and Industrial Parcel Tax Ballot Measure](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/commercial-and-industrial-parcel-tax-ballot-measure): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [Delinquent Refuse Collection Charges Placed on Tax Roll](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/delinquent-refuse-collection-charges-placed-on-tax-roll): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Paramount Education Partnership Scholarships](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/paramount-education-partnership-scholarships): schools · priority: medium
- [Homelessness Services Funding via Home-ARP](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/homelessness-services-funding-via-home-arp): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [SB 1 Street Paving Program](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/sb-1-street-paving-program): roads · priority: medium
- [New Development Impact Fees and Commercial Linkage Fee](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/development-impact-fees-and-commercial-linkage-fees-continued): zoning · priority: high
- [Staff Vacancies Under AB 2561](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/staff-vacancies-under-ab-2561): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [Replacing the city's 20-year-old financial software](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/replacing-the-citys-20-year-old-financial-software): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Zoom public participation at council meetings](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/zoom-public-participation-at-council-meetings): public-safety · priority: medium
- [COVID-19 Memorial Planning](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/covid-19-memorial-planning): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Orange Avenue Industrial Park landscaping assessment](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/orange-avenue-industrial-park-landscaping-assessment): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [Annual public safety agreements](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/annual-public-safety-agreements): public-safety · priority: high
- [New Teamsters contracts with pay raises](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/new-teamsters-contracts-with-pay-raises): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Water Main Repair at Somerset Boulevard and Orizaba Avenue](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/water-main-repair-at-somerset-boulevard-and-orizaba-avenue): water-utilities · priority: high
- [Hay Tree Public Market Public Art Selection](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/hay-tree-public-market-public-art-selection): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Santa Train Stop Relocation to Orange Avenue](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/santa-train-stop-relocation-to-orange-avenue): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Flock Surveillance Cameras Concerns](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/flock-surveillance-cameras-concerns): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Illegal Fireworks Enforcement — Fourth of July After-Action](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/illegal-fireworks-enforcement-fourth-of-july-after-action): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Tree Health Assessment Concerns](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/issues/tree-health-assessment-concerns): public-safety · priority: low


## Development applications (11)

- [Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 44 — ADU/JADU Regulations](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/development/zoning-ordinance-text-amendment-no-44-adujadu-regulations): general-plan-amendment · pending
- [Go Store It self-storage facility (Madison Capital Holdings)](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/development/go-store-it-self-storage-facility): other · approved
- [Paramount Gateway / Paramount Square Shopping Center](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/development/paramount-gateway-paramount-square-shopping-center): other · approved
- [Gold Key Development 17-Unit Single-Family Residential Project](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/development/gold-key-development-17-unit-single-family-residential-project): other · approved
- [Saw Building Patio/Deck Easements and Joint Use](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/development/saw-building-patiodeck-easements-and-joint-use): other · approved
- [Hay Tree Public Market — Community Room/Museum Lease](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/development/hay-tree-public-market-community-roommuseum-lease): other · approved
- [Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 42 (Ordinance 1219) — Transit-Oriented Development Objective Design Standards](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/development/zoning-ordinance-text-amendment-no-42-transit-oriented-development-objective-des): other · tabled
- [Clearwater Specific Plan Project](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/development/clearwater-specific-plan-project): pud · continued
- [Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 41 (Ordinance No. 1217)](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/development/zoning-ordinance-text-amendment-no-41-ordinance-no-1217): general-plan-amendment · conditions-required
- [Capital Business Park Master CUP](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/development/capital-business-park-master): conditional-use · approved
- [Zone Change No. 253 — 15529 Colorado Avenue](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/development/zone-change-no-253-15529-colorado-avenue): rezone · approved


## Community topics (28)

- [Flock cameras](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/community/flock-cameras): public-safety
- [Paramount Library programs](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/community/paramount-library-programs): parks-rec
- [La Paz employee parking](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/community/la-paz-employee-parking): public-safety
- [Downey Rose Float Association](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/community/downey-rose-float-association): community
- [Building permits and tenant displacement at 8152 McKinley Avenue](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/community/building-permits-and-tenant-displacement-at-8152-mckinley-avenue): public-safety
- [Fair Housing workshop](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/community/fair-housing-workshop): development
- [Lakewood Boulevard business noise and La Paz agreement](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/community/lakewood-boulevard-business-noise-and-la-paz-agreement): public-safety
- [La Paz facility parking and noise](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/community/la-paz-facility-parking-and-noise): public-safety
- [Paramount Library](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/community/paramount-library): parks-rec
- [Mobile home MOU](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/community/mobile-home-mou): development
- [Cortland community garden improvements](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/community/cortland-community-garden-improvements): parks-rec
- [Parking congestion](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/community/parking-congestion): public-safety
- [Paramount Library summer programs](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/community/paramount-library-summer-programs): parks-rec
- [Green curb at 8809 Alandra](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/community/green-curb-at-8809-alandra): business-jobs
- [Youth development and behavioral health](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/community/youth-development-and-behavioral-health): public-safety
- [Subcontractor transparency ordinance](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/community/subcontractor-transparency-ordinance): development
- [Fair Housing Foundation resources](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/community/fair-housing-foundation-resources): public-safety
- [Paramount Library science event](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/community/paramount-library-science-event): parks-rec
- [Library programs](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/community/library-programs): parks-rec
- [Written public comment](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/community/written-public-comment): public-safety
- [Community appreciation](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/community/community-appreciation): public-safety
- [Black History Month and city events](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/community/black-history-month-and-city-events): parks-rec
- [Senior Center supervisor petition](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/community/senior-center-supervisor-petition): parks-rec
- [Clutter-Free Paramount event](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/community/clutter-free-paramount-event): environment
- [Concerned citizen comment](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/community/concerned-citizen-comment): development
- [Southern California Edison introduction](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/community/southern-california-edison-introduction): business-jobs
- [Mayor and City Council](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/community/mayor-and-city-council): public-safety
- [Safe routes to school and street flooding](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/community/safe-routes-to-school-and-street-flooding): roads


## Officials (13)

- [Brenda Olmos](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/officials/brenda-olmos): Mayor
- [Isabel Aguayo](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/officials/isabel-aguayo): Council Member
- [Annette C. Delgadillo](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/officials/annette-c-delgadillo): Council Member
- [Vilma Cuellar Stallings](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/officials/vilma-cuellar-stallings): Council Member
- [Peggy Lemons](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/officials/peggy-lemons): Council Member
- [Javier Gonzalez](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/officials/javier-gonzalez): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [David Moody](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/officials/david-moody): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Gorden Weisenburger](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/officials/gorden-weisenburger): Planning Commission Vice Chair — Planning Commission
- [Ernie Esparza](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/officials/ernie-esparza): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Linda Timmons](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/officials/linda-timmons): Planning Commission Chair — Planning Commission
- [John Moreno](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/officials/john-moreno): City Manager — Administration
- [Nicholas R. Ghirelli](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/officials/nicholas-r-ghirelli): City Attorney — Administration
- [John King](https://californiarecord.org/paramount/officials/john-king): Planning & Building Director — Planning & Building