AGENDA 1
ITEM NO. _____
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYWOOD CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE MAYWOOD COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2022 AT 7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Marquez called to order at approximately 7:05 p.m.
II. CITY OFFICIALS
MAYOR CITY CLERK
Heber Marquez (present) Andrea Aguilar (present)
MAYOR PRO TEM CITY TREASURER
Frank Garcia (present) Mary Mariscal (teleconference)
COUNCIL MEMBERS CITY MANAGER
Eduardo De La Riva (present) Jennifer E. Vasquez (present) Ricardo Lara (teleconference)
Jessica Torres (teleconference) CITY ATTORNEY
Roxanne Diaz (teleconference)
STAFF PRESENT:
Steve Fowler, Director of Building and Planning (present) Anthony Rainey, Interim Finance Director (teleconference) Calvin Ko, Assistant Planner (present)
III. COVID-19 MEETING PROCEDURES
PUBLIC ADVISORY: THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ARE NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54953(e) (as amended by AB 361), which authorizes teleconferenced meetings under the Brown Act in compliance with Government Code Section 54953(e) during a proclaimed State of Emergency.
OBSERVERS WERE ABLE TO VIEW THE MEETING LIVESTREAMED VIA THE CITY’S FACEBOOK AT:
https://www.facebook.com/cityofmaywood OR BY ZOOM AT: Teleconference 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 833 0063 5680 Passcode: 866594
or https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83300635680?pwd=bW02Ym4rekZwYUZtTUg4Mml5R0tudz09
Passcode: 866594. Live real-time verbal public comments were made by members of the public joining the meeting via the Zoom platform.
IV. MAYOR, COUNCILMEMBERS AND STAFF COMMENTS
Mayor, Council Members and City Manager provided community updates.
V. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Agenda Items; Time allotted: 3 minutes) The following spoke on Agenda items:
1) David Perez
VI. PRESENTATIONS
None
VII. PUBLIC HEARING
None
VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. MINUTES OF APRIL 27, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Motion to approve the Minutes of April 27, 2022 City Council Meeting by De La Riva. Second by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia. AYES: De La Riva, Lara, Torres, Garcia, Marquez . PASSES
2. A RESOLUTION 6238 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAYWOOD AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE MAYWOOD COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY APPROVING THE WARRANTS FOR PAYMENT
Motion to adopt Resolution 6238 of the City Council of the City of Maywood and Successor Agency to the Maywood Community Redevelopment Agency Approving the Warrants for Payments by De La Riva. Second by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia. AYES: De La Riva, Lara, Torres, Garcia, Marquez . PASSES
3. AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR A
CLIMATE ACTION, ADAPTATION, AND RESILIENCE PLAN (CAARP) Motion to authorize the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Climate Action, Adaptation, and Resilience Plan (CAARP) by De La Riva.
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia. AYES: De La Riva, Lara, Torres, Garcia, Marquez . PASSES
4. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 6239 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MAYWOOD, DESIGNATING BANK SIGNATORIES
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 6239 designating the Interim Finance Director as one of the three officers whose signatures will appear on the City checks by De La Riva. Second by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia. AYES: De La Riva, Lara, Torres, Garcia, Marquez . PASSES
5. INITIATE FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS, PRELIMINARILY APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 ENGINEER’S REPORT, DECLARE INTENT TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS IN FISCALYEAR 2022/23, AND SET A TIME AND PLACE FOR THE PUBLIC
HEARING ASSOCIATED WITH THE CITY OF MAYWOOD STREET LIGHTING
ASSESSMENTDISTRICT
Motion to adopt 1) Resolution No. 6240 Initiating Fiscal Year 2022/23 proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessments for the City of Maywood Street Lighting Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2022/23; and 2) Resolution No. 6241 Approving the Preliminary Annual Engineer's Report for the City of Maywood Street Lighting Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2022/23; and 3) Resolution No. 6242 Declaring its Intention to Levy Annual Assessments for the City of Maywood Street Lighting Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2022/23 and Setting the Time and Place of Public Hearing by De La Riva. Second by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia. AYES: De La Riva, Lara, Torres, Garcia, Marquez . PASSES
IX. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
6. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR AQUATIC
PROGRAMMING AND SLEEP AWAY CAMP OFFERED AT THE YMCA FOR CITY
RESIDENTS
Motion to Approve Financial Assistance in the amount not-to-exceed $24,410 to the YMCA for City residents in the following manner; 100 slots for Swimming Lessons, 500 slots for Summer Family Swim, 3 months for Senior, and 40 slots for Sleep Away Camp. Staff is also directed to return with recommendations for the YMCA Summer Day Camp and guidelines for prioritizing income levels by Lara. Second by Mayor Marquez. AYES: De La Riva, Lara, Torres, Garcia, Marquez . PASSES
7. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING OPTIONS FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE AND OTHER CHRISTMAS DÉCOR FOR THE CITY.
City Council directed staff to move forward with the purchase of a panel Christmas tree and to return with options for holiday decorations that can be placed on city light poles and decorative poles.
8. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT OF TWO MEMBER TO THE MAYWOOD PLANNING
COMMISSION
Motion to appoint Angelina Martinez to Seat No. 3 and Diego Jimenez to Seat No. 4 on the Planning Commission by De La Riva. Second by Mayor Marquez.
AYES: De La Riva, Lara, Torres, Garcia, Marquez . PASSES
9. CONSIDERATION OF THE RENEWAL OF A COMMERCIAL CANNABIS RETAIL
LICENSE FOR MAYWOOD GREEN SOLUTION, LLC DBA HAVEN
Motion to approve the application for the renewal of a commercial cannabis retail license for Maywood Green Solution, LLC ("Haven"), located 3951 Slauson Avenue for a one-year term expiring on May 12, 2023, and authorize the Director of Building and Planning to notify the applicant in writing by De La Riva. Second by Lara. AYES: De La Riva, Lara, Torres, Garcia, Marquez .
PASSES
10. TO CONSIDER THE RENEWAL OF A COMMERCIAL CANNABIS RETAIL LICENSE
FOR SINSEMILLA INDO GROUP, INCORPORATED DBA BONAFIED
Motion to approve the application for the renewal of a commercial cannabis microbusiness license for Sinsemilla Indo Group, Incorporated dba Bonafied, located 6142 Walker Avenue, for a one-year term expiring on May 12, 2023, and authorize the Director of Building and Planning to notify the applicant in writing by Mayor Marquez. Second by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia. AYES: De La Riva, Lara, Torres, Garcia, Marquez . PASSES
11. TO CONSIDER THE RENEWAL OF A COMMERCIAL CANNABIS MANUFACTURER LICENSE FOR I.O.N. DISTRIBUTION, LLC
Motion to approve the application for the renewal of a commercial cannabis manufacturer license for I.O.N. Distribution, LLC, located 3728 Fruitland Avenue for a one-year term expiring on May 12, 2023, and authorize the Director of Building and Planning to notify the applicant in writing by De La Riva. Second by Mayor Marquez. AYES: De La Riva, Lara, Torres, Garcia, Marquez . PASSES
X. CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel, Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1); Bell Gardens Avenue, LLC et. al. v. 8000 Bell Gardens, LLC, et. al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 20STCV26362
No Reportable Action.