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Transparency is Paramount
The City of Paramount is strongly committed to maintaining the highest level of public transparency.
The City practices fiscal responsibility with our resources and provides exceptional service for our residents and business community.
The Transparency is Paramount page is designed to improve your access to information and your knowledge for enhanced public discussion. We welcome any comments.
City Council
The governing body for the City of Paramount consists of five residents, elected at large. Each year, the elected Councilmembers elect one member to serve as Mayor and another member to serve as Vice Mayor. Each member of the Council serves a four-year term of office. To learn more about the Paramount City Council, click here.
Annette C. Delgadillo, Mayor
Annette C. Delgadillo was elected to the City Council in 2022. She is a lifelong resident of Paramount and is recently retired from a 22-year teaching career with the Paramount Unified School District. She has served two years on the City’s Public Safety Commission. She is currently serving as the City’s Mayor.
Peggy Lemons, Vice Mayor
Peggy Lemons has been a member of the Paramount City Council since 1997. As the former Executive Director for the Paramount Chamber of Commerce, she facilitated both economic and community progress. She has served as the City’s Mayor for six terms.
Isabel Aguayo, Councilmember
A lifelong Paramount resident whose extended family has lived in the City for more than four decades, Isabel Aguayo was elected to the Paramount City Council in March 2020. She has served one term as Mayor.
Brenda Olmos, Councilmember
Born and raised in Paramount, Brenda Olmos was appointed to the City Council in July 2019 to fill an unscheduled vacancy and was subsequently elected to serve on the City Council in March 2020. She has served one term as the City’s Mayor.
Vilma Cuellar Stallings, Councilmember
Vilma Cuellar Stallings grew up in Paramount and graduated from Paramount High School. She has served a combined seven years on the City’s Public Safety and Parks & Recreation commissions, and was elected to the Paramount City Council in March 2020. She has served one term as the City’s Mayor.
Upon the seating of new Councilmembers, Councilmember salaries shall be $1,061.33 per month.
To assist the City Council in reviewing matters of importance, the Councilmembers appoint individuals to five Commissions 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.
FPPC Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700)
for the Paramount City Council
The Paramount City Council Members are elected officers identified in Government Code Section 87200 and file statements of economic interests with the City Clerk’s Office. Copies of the statements of economic interests filed by the City Council may be obtained on the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) website or by contacting the Paramount City Clerk by email at: hluce@paramountcity.com
FPPC Campaign Finance Statements (Form 410, 460, 470, etc.)
for the Paramount City Council
Effective January 1, 2021, AB 2151 requires a local government agency to post on its internet website, within 72 hours of the applicable filing deadline, a copy of any specified statements, reports, or other documents filed with that agency in paper format and must be made available for four years from the date of the election associated with the filing. Per AB 2151, copies of Campaign Disclosure Statements filed by the City Council may be reviewed on this page. Please note that certain personal information for statements that are posted electronically (i.e., online or by email) are required to be redacted. Campaign Disclosure Statements will be listed by their respective filing periods.
- To access FPPC Campaign Finance Statements, click here.
Meetings Agendas & Minutes
The City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 6:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., respectively. If you cannot make it to a Paramount City Council meeting but would like to share your thoughts during the Public Comments period, you can mail or drop off a written statement at City Hall or email it to the City before the night of the meeting. City Hall is located at 16400 Colorado Ave., Paramount, CA 90732. If you have any problems opening a file, please call (562) 220-2027 or email.
To access agendas & minutes, click here.
In January 2021, the City Council adopted a comprehensive Code of Conduct (Resolution No 21:002) which provides the framework for the rules and behavior of all elected and appointed Public Officials serving on the Paramount City Council, Commissions and Boards.
Additionally, the City Council adopted detailed Rules of Decorum and Procedures for the Conduct of City Meetings. The purpose of this policy is to establish Rules of Decorum and Procedures for City officials, City staff, and members of the public at all meetings of the City Council to ensure that the business of the City is attended to thoroughly and efficiently with opportunities for orderly public participation.
Together, these two documents bring clarity, consistency, and transparency to the expectations for the conduct of the City’s Public Officials and public meetings.
Members of the public may address the City Council during the Public Comment Period(s) about those matters that are not on the agenda or prior to the consideration of any agenda item. Any person wishing to speak, whether during the Public Comment Period or on an agenda item, is required to complete a “Speaker’s/Comments Card” and submit the form to the City Manager prior to the Presiding Officer calling for the Public Comments period on the agenda. Speaker requests submitted after the calling for the Public Comments period on the agenda will not be considered. A person who speaks on an item during Public Comments may not make the same comment again at the time the agenda item is heard. All those speaking shall do so from the podium.
NOTE: The “Speaker’s/Comments Card” is intended to assist the Mayor/Chair/Staff in ensuring that all persons wishing to make a statement are recognized and to ensure correct spelling of names in the official minutes of the meeting. Cards should be handed to a staff member or placed on the staff table in the front of the room. Your name will be called when the item/subject you have noted on this card is considered. Persons are limited to a maximum of 3 MINUTES unless an extension of time is granted.
City Budget
The budget is prepared under the direction of the City Manager by the Finance Department. In early spring of each year, operating departments are directed to submit budgetary requests to the Finance Department for verification and compilation. While expenditure requests are being prepared, projections of revenues for the year are developed. The requests and projections are presented to the City Manager. The City Manager reviews the expenditure requests and revenue projections, makes necessary deletions and additions, and recommends a budget to the City Council. The preparation of this budget is made possible by the efforts of the Finance staff.
Adopted Budget Fiscal Year 2024
Adopted Budget Fiscal Year 2023
Adopted Budget Fiscal Year 2022
Adopted Budget Fiscal Year 2021
Adopted Budget Fiscal Year 2020
ACFR
ACFR (Annual Comprehensive Financial Report) includes the combined transactions and financial position of all funds of the City of Paramount, including its blended component units for which the City Council is also the governing body:
- Paramount Housing Authority
- Paramount Parking Authority
- Paramount Industrial Development Authority
- Paramount Public Financing Authority
City Manager
The City Manager is appointed by the City Council to be the chief administrative officer of the City’s day-to-day operations. The City Manager provides for the overall planning and implementation of City programs in compliance with City Council policies and the Municipal Code.
The City Manager effectuates the policies and directives of the City Council and supervises and coordinates the activities, including staff, of the various City departments. In conjunction with City Staff, the City Manager identifies keys issues within the City and recommends solutions to the City Council. Additional duties include public relations responsibilities, administration of legislative matters, and maintenance of the fiscal status of the City. The City Manager cooperates with State and other local governmental entities in the pursuit of common goals.
To learn more about the City Manager, click here.
At the January 8, 2019 City Council meeting, the City Council unanimously voted to amend the City Manager’s Employment Agreement. The City Council directed that a formal amendment to the Agreement be brought back for ratification, which was done in February, 2019.
Employee Salaries
The State Controller’s Government Compensation in California website provides information on employee pay and benefits for approximately two million positions at more than 5,000 public employers. Public employers annually report employee compensation to the State Controller’s Office. Viewers can search employee job titles, build charts and graphics, and download custom reports and raw data.
To view City of Paramount employee salaries, click here.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Paramount amending the authorized position listing for full-time and part-time employees.
Transparent California uses uniform pay categories to mirror the categories used by the reporting agencies as much as possible.
For instance, the “Overtime pay” column reflects the values reported under “Overtime pay” by the respective agency. The “Regular Pay” column is the amount reported under either “Base pay” or “Total regular pay.”
While some agencies report many additional forms of pay separately, the vast majority only provide two additional forms of pay categories: “Other pay” and “Lump sum pay.” Transparent California’s “Other pay” category is the sum of these two categories. “Lump sum pay” is one-time payments such as payouts for unused vacation and sick leave. “Other Pay” includes all forms of pay not reported in the previous categories and may include, among other things, car allowances, meeting stipends, longevity pay, incentive pay, and bonus pay.
“Total benefits” consists of the employer-paid cost of health, dental and vision medical insurance and retirement contributions only. The cost of benefits do not reflect monetary payments received by the employee but, instead, reflect the cost incurred by taxpayers associated with employer-provided health and retirement benefits.
The total cost of the employee will be higher than the values reported here as there are associated costs, such as workman’s compensation, state unemployment insurance, Medicare and Social Security, that we do not report as employee compensation.
The “Total pay & benefits” column under reports the total compensation of government employees whose government employer did not provided complete salary or benefit information.
For pensions, all values reflect the actual monetary value of benefits received during the respective year reported.
Air Quality
Air is essential to life. The quality of the air around us can affect our day-to-day experiences and our relationships: if not well-maintained, overall quality of life seems to deteriorate. Moreover, the environment can also be adversely affected, leading to ecological damage alongside long-term health concerns. Good air quality is fundamental to well-being of both the community and the planet.
In 2013, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) received a series of metallic odor complaints from local community members in Paramount. In response to these complaints, the South Coast AQMD staff began conducting an investigation into local sources of emissions, including initiating a local air sampling study. The purpose of these activities was to determine the source of emissions and potential air pollution control strategies. Ambient monitoring of toxic metal emissions began in 2013 at two sites on Vermont Avenue and California Avenue. Based on the monitoring results, there were two metals of concern: nickel and hexavalent chromium. In 2014 and 2015, South Coast AQMD worked with Carlton Forge Works to reduce metal particulate emissions from its grinding operation. Carlton Forge Works implemented a number of voluntary measures that substantially reduced nickel levels.
Since these measures did not reduce hexavalent chromium levels, the South Coast AQMD needed additional data to understand the source of these emissions. In October 2016, as part of its ongoing investigation to identify and address sources of hexavalent chromium that may be impacting the nearby communities, South Coast AQMD staff deployed several monitors in the mostly industrial areas of the City of Paramount. Initial results showed elevated levels of hexavalent chromium upwind of Carlton Forge Works. Results of monitoring efforts, South Coast AQMD Town Hall Meetings, air monitoring and public health reports, and other related information are posted on this website
The South Coast Air Quality Management District has undertaken unprecedented, extensive efforts to identify and reduce sources of hexavalent chromium in the City of Paramount. This report summarizes the significant progress made and provides highlights of monitoring, enforcement, rule development, public outreach, and coordination efforts.
Summary of Efforts in Paramount report, December 2017
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) has placed monitors around various points in the City of Paramount.
The Paramount Environmental Portal is provided by the City of Paramount, offering facts and information to residents and businesses about our City’s environment. The site focuses the areas of air, water, and soil. Paramount seeks a balance of residential, commercial, and industrial opportunities; however, in all cases, a clean and safe environment must come first.
Public Records
Public Records Act Request Policy — Access to information concerning the conduct of the people’s business is a fundamental and necessary right of every person in this State. Records of the County of Los Angeles that are not exempt from disclosure are available for inspection and copying in accordance with the California Public Records Act upon a request that reasonably describes an identifiable record or records. (Los Angeles County Code § 2.170.010(a).)
The California Public Records Act is found in the California Government Code, beginning at Section 6250. Records subject to inspection and copying include any writings, meaning any handwriting, typewriting, printing, photostating, photographing, and every other means of recording upon any form of communication or representation, including information available in an electronic format. (See, Government Code § 6252(f) and 6253.9.)
- Records requests for birth, death, marriage, real estate, UCC Financing Statements, fictitious business names, and military discharge.
- Records requests for election information including but not limited to voter registration information, voter turnout, election statistics/reports, precinct maps, etc.
- Divorce records.
- Housing and commercial building blueprints.
- Elementary, high school, and college transcripts.
The City Clerk’s office will handle all public records requests in accordance with the requirements of State law.
Click Here to make a public records request.
