City Commissions
To assist the City Council in reviewing matters of importance, Councilmembers appoint individuals to five Commissions that are comprised of five members each. Commissioners do not receive compensation for meetings they do not attend.
In compliance with the requirements of Government Code Section 54972 (Maddy Act), the following is a list of all appointive offices, terms, and qualifications for City of Paramount commissions. Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, and serve at the will and pleasure of the City Council.
Qualifications: Resident of the City of Paramount and not an employee or related to a member of the City Council or their spouse as set forth in the Paramount Municipal Code Section 2.16.020. Planning Commissioners must be qualified electors of the City of Paramount and not hold any paid office or employment in the city government. Senior Services Commissioners minimum age for eligibility for appointment is 55 years of age.
2026-2027 Local Appointment List
Commission | Appt. Date | Term Exp. |
PLANNING COMMISSION Term of Office: 4 years Ernie Esparza……………………………………………………………………………………… Javier Gonzalez………………………………………………………………………………….. Austin Moreno…………………………………………………………………………………… Linda Timmons…………………………………………………………………………………… Gordon Weisenburger………………………………………………………………………… |
03/2003 07/2022 07/2026 03/2023 04/2020 |
07/2030 07/2028 07/2030 07/2028 07/2028 |
PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION Term of Office: 2 years Jaime Abrego…………………………………………………………………………………….. Rita Aguilar………………………………………………………………………………………. Georgina Arceo………………………………………………………………………………… Alvin Parks………………………………………………………………………………………… Rosemary Vasquez………………………………………………………………………………. |
07/2022 07/2022 07/2022 04/2010 03/2007 |
07/2028 07/2028 07/2028 07/2028 07/2028 |
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Term of Office: 1 year Jennifer Alcaraz…………………………………………………………………………………… Shirley Grayson………………………………………………………………………………… Charlene Landry………………………………………………………………………………….. Alejandro Maldonado………………………………………………………………………….. Rene Hoyo………………………………………………………………………………………… |
05/2022 07/2023 06/2019 01/2025 07/2026 |
07/2027 07/2027 07/2027 07/2027 07/2027 |
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION Term of Office: 1 year Marcelina “Marcie” Bridges…………………………………………………………………… Robert Cruz………………………………………………………………………………………. Gerardo Ruiz……………………………………………………………………………………. Dora Sanchez……………………………………………………………………………………… Steve Yanez………………………………………………………………………………………. |
07/2019 07/2022 07/2022 04/2020 07/2024 |
07/2027 07/2027 07/2027 07/2027 07/2027 |
SENIOR SERVICES COMMISSION Term of Office: 1 year Martha Garcia……………………………………………………………………………………. Anna Mageno…………………………………………………………………………………… Elsa Padilla……………………………………………………………………………………….. Claudia Quinones………………………………………………………………………………… Patricia Winiecki…………………………………………………………………………………. |
07/2022 07/2023 04/2020 02/2015 04/2020 |
07/2027 07/2027 07/2027 07/2027 07/2027 |
Code of Conduct
In January 2021, the City Council adopted a comprehensive Code of Conduct (Resolution No 21:002) that provides the framework for the rules and behavior of all elected and appointed public officials serving on the Paramount City Council, Commissions, and Boards.
City Commission Vacancies
There are currently no vacancies on City Commissions. If you are interested in being considered for appointment to a City Commission, please contact the City Clerk’s office at (562) 220-2220 or cityclerk@paramounticty.gov