CPAR CC MTG 5-12-26

The City of Paramount held a City Council meeting on May 12, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement topics included the approval of the fiscal year 2026-2027 Consolidated Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds, allocating over $670,000 in CDBG and $160,000 in HOME funds to programs such as shelter beds, alley improvements, and home repairs. The council also received a quarterly update on the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), highlighting completed projects like Progress Park Plaza improvements and ongoing projects including the West Santa Ana Branch Bikeway Trail and arterial street resurfacing. Funding reallocations were discussed, such as a proposed $2.4 million Metro fund shift to support construction work on the Alandre Median Improvement Project. Additionally, the council reviewed plans for six new bus shelters and discussed fencing options for the bikeway trail, considering cost and durability constraints. An air monitoring program update was presented, including plans to install a new meteorological tower by June to improve data accuracy. The meeting also covered compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 regarding city job vacancies, with no immediate changes to hiring policies required. Several proclamations and recognitions were given, but no new contract awards or RFPs were announced. Motions were passed to move agenda items and approve budget plans, reflecting ongoing capital and community development efforts.