Planning Commission Meeting August 5, 2026 | City of Paramount

The City of Paramount Planning Commission held a meeting on August 5, 2026, addressing several procurement and development-related items. Key discussions included approval of conditional use permits for expanding outdoor seating at a restaurant, installation of a dust collection system at a metal manufacturing business to comply with air quality regulations, and approval of an indoor softball training facility in a heavy manufacturing zone. The commission also reviewed a proposal for a new restaurant with 20 indoor seats at a commercial manufacturing site, which generated public concerns about parking and traffic congestion, leading to a decision to continue the hearing to September 2, 2026, to further evaluate parking solutions. Additionally, the City Manager presented a parcel tax measure set for the November 2026 ballot, aimed at generating approximately $4 million annually to fund street maintenance, public safety, environmental monitoring, and business support programs. The measure includes phased-in rates for commercial properties and excludes residential properties. The meeting included motions and votes approving several conditional use permits and continuing one item for further review.