AGENDA 1
ITEM NO. _____
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYWOOD CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE MAYWOOD COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2022 AT 7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Marquez called to order at approximately 7:02 p.m.
II. CITY OFFICIALS
MAYOR CITY CLERK
Heber Marquez (present) Andrea Aguilar (present)
MAYOR PRO TEM CITY TREASURER
Frank Garcia (teleconference) Mary Mariscal (teleconference)
COUNCIL MEMBERS CITY MANAGER
Eduardo De La Riva (teleconference) Jennifer E. Vasquez (present) Ricardo Lara (present)
Jessica Torres (teleconference) CITY ATTORNEY
Roxanne Diaz (present)
STAFF PRESENT:
Steve Fowler, Director of Building and Planning (present) Anthony Rainey, Interim Finance Director (teleconference) Shirley Quiñones, Deputy City Clerk (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: 834 1670 1683 Passcode: 302441 or
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83416701683?pwd=Y3VleEZTVEszcDN0bkc0RVZ2MkNvZz09 Passcode: 302441
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 (via teleconference)
VI. PRESENTATIONS
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATES (ESA) PRESENTATION REGARDING
MAYWOOD'S CLIMATE ACTION, ADAPTATION, AND RESILIENCE PLAN Jeff Caton from Environmental Science Associate, gave a presentation on Maywood’s Climate Action, Adaptation, and Resilience Plan.
PRESENTATION BY KOA REGARDING FUTURE CITYWIDE UPDATES AND
COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS IN REGARDS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE
MAYWOOD ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
Carlos Velasquez from KOA gave a presentation on the future citywide updates and community outreach events regarding the development of the Maywood Active Transportation Plan.
VII. PUBLIC HEARING
1. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 6268 FOR THE FORMATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES DISTRICT NO. 22-1 FOR FRUITLAND AVENUE FROM LOMA VISTA TO EAST CITY LIMITS AND MAYWOOD AVENUE FROM 58TH STREET
TO SLAUSON AVENUE
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 6268 establishing Underground Utility District No. 22-1 and ordering the removal of poles, overhead wires and associated structures, and the underground installation of wires and facilities for supplying electric, communication, or similar associated services on Fruitland Avenue from Loma Vista to East City Limits and Maywood Avenue from 58th Street to Slauson Avenue by Lara. Second by Mayor Pro-Tem Garcia. AYES: De
La Riva, Lara, Torres, Garcia, Marquez . PASSES
The following spoke on the Public Hearing item:
1) David Perez (via teleconference)
2. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION NO. 6269 ADOPTING THE 6TH CYCLE
GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION
UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINE 15061(B)(3).
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 6269 adopting the 2021-2029 General Plan Housing Element and find that adoption of the Housing Element is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guideline 15061(b)(3) by Lara. Second by Mayor Marquez. AYES: De La Riva, Lara, Torres, Garcia, Marquez . PASSES
The following spoke on the Public Hearing Item: None
VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR
3. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Motion to approve the Minutes of September 28, 2022 City Council Meeting by Lara. Second by Mayor Pro-Tem Garcia. AYES: De La Riva, Lara, Torres, Garcia, Marquez . PASSES
4. RESOLUTION NO. 6270 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 receive, approve and file the warrant registers, wire transfers dated September 23, 2022 through October 4, 2022 and net payrolls dated September 11, 2022 through September 24, 2022 and adopt Resolution 6270 approving Warrants for Payment by Lara. Second by Mayor Pro-Tem Garcia. AYES: De La Riva, Lara, Torres, Garcia, Marquez . PASSES
5. RECEIVE AND FILE THE 2022 BIENNIAL NOTICE FOR THE REPORTING OF THE
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT Motion to receive and file the 2022 Local Agency Biennial Notice for the City of Maywood's Conflict of Interest Code pursuant to the Political Reform Act by Lara. Second by Mayor Pro-Tem Garcia. AYES: De La Riva, Lara, Torres, Garcia, Marquez . PASSES
6. RECEIVE AND FILE THE LA COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT MEASURE A TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP) MASTER
AGREEMENT
Motion to affirm the execution by the City Manager and receive and file the Master Agreement for the LA County Measure A Technical Assistance Program in the amount of $285,000 for the use of professional services on an eligible project to be determined by the City Council at a later date by Lara. Second by Mayor Pro-Tem Garcia. AYES: De La Riva, Lara, Torres, Garcia, Marquez .
PASSES
7. AWARD OF CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $134,310 FOR
ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
SUPPORT SERVICES TO ADVANCED MICROCOMPUTING CONCEPTS (AMC)
MODERN IT FOR A THREE YEAR TERM
Motion to award a contract to Advanced Microcomputing Concepts (AMC) Modern IT, for the City of Maywood Enterprise Architectural Review and Information Technology Support Services, for the amount not-to-exceed $134,310 for a three-year term by Lara. Second by Mayor Pro-Tem Garcia.AYES: De La Riva, Lara, Torres, Garcia, Marquez . PASSES
8. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTING PLANNING COMMISSIONER ANGELINA
MARTINEZ TO SERVE AS A MEMBER ON THE ECO-RAPID TRANSIT BOARD Motion to appoint Maywood Planning Commissioner Martinez to serve as a member on the Eco-Rapid Transit Board by Lara. Second by Mayor Pro-Tem Garcia. AYES: De La Riva, Lara, Torres, Garcia, Marquez . PASSES
9. CONSIDERATION OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH NATIONWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, A DIVISION OF JOE’S SWEEPING, INC. TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT TO REVISE THE SCOPE OF
SERVICES AND INCREASE THE MONTHLY COMPENSATION BY ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SEVEN DOLLARS ($127.00)
Motion to approve the First Amendment to the Professional Service Agreement with Nationwide Environmental Services, a division of Joe’s Sweeping, Inc. to amend the agreement to revise the scope of services and increase the compensation by an additional monthly amount of One Hundred and TwentySeven Dollars ($127.00) by Lara. Second by Mayor Pro-Tem Garcia. AYES: De
La Riva, Lara, Torres, Garcia, Marquez . PASSES
IX. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
10. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND APPLICATION
FROM MAYWOD CENTER FOR ENRICHED STUDIES (MACES) IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,800.
Motion to approve the Community Benefit Fund Application from MaCES in the amount of $9,800 by Mayor Marquez. Second by De La Riva. AYES: De La Riva, Lara, Torres, Garcia, Marquez . PASSES
11. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND APPLICATION
FROM BUDDING ARTIST THROUGH THEIR FISCAL SPONSOR FULCRUM ARTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500.
Motion to approve the Community Benefit Fund Application from Budding Artists in the amount of $2,500 by Lara. Second by Mayor Pro-Tem Garcia.
AYES: De La Riva, Lara, Torres, Garcia, Marquez . PASSES
12. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL FOR ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT TO ST. ROSE OF LIMA SCHOOL LOCATED AT 4422 E. 60TH STREET FOR AN
ANNUAL FUNDRAISER AND DIRECTION REGARDING CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL AS RECOMMENDED IN THE REPORT
Motion to approve the issuance of a Special Event Permit for the annual fundraising event at St. Rose of Lima School located at 4422 E. 60th Street and the recommended conditions of approval as recommended in the report by Lara. Second by De La Riva. AYES: De La Riva, Lara, Torres, Garcia, Marquez .
PASSES
13. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING THE OPTIONS TO CONDUCT THE
CITY'S LEGISLATIVE BODY MEETINGS IN A HYBIRD INCLUDING IN PERSON
FORMAT, IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL-TELECONFERENCE FORMAT AND
RECONSIDERATION OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE COVID-19 STATE OF
EMERGENCY TO CONTINUE TO HOLD MEETINGS VIA TELECONFERENCEING AND MAKING THE FINDINGS PURUSANT TO GOVERNMENT 54953(E)(3) Motion to direct staff to adopt the hybrid format of its legislative body meetings by Mayor Marquez. Second by De La Riva. AYES: De La Riva, Lara, Torres, Garcia, Marquez . PASSES; and Motion to adopt the finding that the City Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the state of emergency and find that the state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the