ALITORAT
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYWOOD CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE MAYWOOD COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2023 AT 6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Garcia called to order the meeting at approximately 6:05 p.m. 1I. CITY OFFICIALS
MAYOR CITY CLERK
Frank Garcia (present) Andrea Aguilar (present)
MAYOR PRO TEM CITY TREASURER
Mayra Aguiluz (present) Mary Mariscal (teleconference)
COUNCIL MEMBERS CITY MANAGER
Eduardo De La Riva (present) Jennifer E. Vasquez (present) Heber Marquez (present)
Jessica Torres (excused absence CITY ATTORNEY
Roxanne Diaz (present)
STAFF PRESENT:
Steve Fowler, Director of Building and Planning (present) Anthony Rainey, Interim Finance Director (present)
Karen Iniguez, Community Development Analyst (present)
III. MEETING PROCEDURES
The public was able to attend in person or via zoom.
OBSERVERS WERE ABLE TO VIEW THE MEETING IN-PERSON AND LIVESTREAMED VIA THE CITY'S FACEBOOK AT: https://www.facebook.com/cityofmaywood OR BY ZOOM AT:
Teleconference 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 863 6628 8196 Passcode: 794561 or https://us02web.zoom.us/1/811662913267pwd=Q29GbHJhaWdqd09SdW211eG1SQT09
Passcode: 794561
Live real-time verbal public comments were made by members of the public in-person or by Joining the meeting via the Zoom platform.
IV. MAYOR, COUNCILMEMBERS AND STAFF COMMENTS
None
V. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Agenda Items: Time allotted: 3 minutes) The following spoke on Agenda Items:
1. Carlos Cardova
2. David Perez
3. Jasmine Gonzalez
4. Max Sherman
5. Carmen Perez
6. Fabian Cristano
7. Juana Sanchez
8. Pelino Janash
9. Mirria Borquez
10.Armando Rojas Diaz
11. Sandra Castillas
12. Enico Machaca
13. Maria Cortez
14. Patricia Cortez
15. Javier Gonzalez
16. Ricardo Feriera
17. Laura
18.Jamila
19.Irma Lopez
20.Alda Vega
21. Yovanni Jimenez
22. Veronica Sanchez
23. Maria Pimental
24. Claudia Magona
25.Sandra Garcia
26. Magdalina Moe
27. Unknown Caller
28. Rodotfo Cortez
29. Caller 0419
30. Daniela
VI. PRESENTATIONS
HUB CITIES PROGRESS UPDATE: EMPOWERING YOUTH THROUGH THE
MAYWOOD YOUTH WORKFORCE PROGRAM
Ofelia Gomez from HUB Cities gave presentation regarding progress updates while the participating youth also presented on their experience in the Maywood youth workforce program
NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK PROCLAMATION
The City Council awarded the City's Public Works field crew with the National Public Works Week Proclamation.
RECOGNITION OF ALEXANDRA CABRALES. MAYOOD CENTER FOR
ENRICHED STUDIES (MACES) MAGNET SCHOOL STUDENT, FOR BEING A
FINALIST IN CONGRESSMAN ROBERT GARCIA'S HIGH SCHOOL ART
COMPETITON
The Mayor presented Alexandra Cabrales with a certificate of recognition for being a finalist in Congressman Robert Garcia's High School art competition.
SHERIFF'S REPORT
Deputy Aguayo gave the sheriff's report regarding areas of concern as well as updates on areas of concern.
VIl. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 26, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Motion to approve the Minutes of April 26, 2023 City Council Meeting by De La Riva. Second by Garcia. AYES: De La Riva, Marquez, Aguiluz, Garcia.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 6299 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 approve Resolution NO. 6299 approving the warrants for payment by De La Riva. Second by Garcia. AYES: De La Riva, Marquez, Aguiluz, Garcia.
3. MONTHLY CASH AND INVESTMENT REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR APRIL 2023
Motion to approve the Monthly Cash and Investment report to the City Council for April 2023 by De La Riva. Second by Garcia. AYES: De La Riva, Marquez, Aguiluz, Garcia.
REVENUE REPORT JULY 2022 - APRIL 2023
Motion to approve the Revenue Report for July 2022-April 2023 by De La Riva. Second by Garcia. AYES: De La Riva, Marquez, Aguiluz, Garcia.
5. AN UNCODIFIED URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAYWOOD. CALIFORNIA AMENDING AND EXTENDING URGENCY
ORDINANCE NO. 23-01-U REGARDING AN INTERIM PROHIBITION OF RENT
INCREASES ON CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES AND FINDING THAT THE
URGENCY ORDINANCE IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion to approve an Uncodified Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Maywood, California amending and extending Urgency Ordinance No. 23-01-U regarding an interim prohibition of rent increases on certain residential properties and finding that the urgency ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quailty Act by De La Riva. Second by Garcia.
AYES: De La Riva, Marquez, Aguiluz, Garcia.
6. APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LOST WEST
FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF MAYWOOD BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT (CLEAN CALIFORNIA GRANT CYCLE 1)
Motion to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Lost West for design services for the City of Maywood beautification project by De La Riva.
Second by Garcia. AYES: De La Riva, Marquez, Aguiluz, Garcia.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE MEMBER CITIES IN LCA1 FOR SHELTER BEDS WITHIN THE SALVATION ARMY BELL SHELTER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $31,379 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
Motion to approve the reimbursement agreement with the City of Bell between the member cities in LCA1 for shelter beds withing the Salvation Army Bell shelter in an amount not to exceed $31,379 for fiscal year 2023- 2024 by De La Riva. Second by Garcia. AYES: De La Riva, Marquez, Aguiluz, Garcia.
VIII. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
8. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND
APPLICATION FROM INTERNATIONAL COLLEGIATE HEALTH INITIATIVE (ICHI) IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.
Motion to approve the Community Benefit Fund application from International Collegiate Health Initiative (ICHI) in the amount of $10,000 by De La Riva. Second by Aguiluz. AYES: Aguiluz, De La Riva, Garcia, Marquez.
9. REVIEW AND DIRECTION ON FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 SPECIAL REVENUES
BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Staff was provided direction on fiscal year 2023/2024 Special Revenues Budget and Capital Improvement Program.
10. CONSIDERATION OF THE RENEWAL OF A COMMERCIAL CANNABIS RETAIL
LICENSE FOR MAYWOOD GREEN SOLUTION, LLC DBA HAVEN
Motion to approve the renewal of a commercial cannabis retail license for
Maywood Green Solution, LLC DBA Haven by De La Riva. Second by Marquez. AYES: Aguiluz, De La Riva, Garcia, Marquez.
11. CONSIDERATION OF THE RENEWAL OF A COMMERCIAL CANNABIS RETAIL LICENSE FOR SINSEMILLA INDO GROUP. INCORPORATED DBA OG NATION Motion to approve the renewal of a commercial cannabis retail license for Sinsemilla Indo Group, DBA OG Nation by De La Riva. Second by Aguiluz.
AYES: Agulluz, De La Riva, Garcia, Marquez.
12. CONSIDERATION OF THE RENEWAL OF A COMMERCIAL CANNABIS MANUFACTURER LICENSE FOR I.O.N. DISTRIBUTION, LLC
Motion to approve the renewal of a commercial cannabis manufacturer licenses for I.O.N Distribution, LLC by De La Riva. Second by Aguiluz. AYES:
Aguiluz, De La Riva, Garcia, Marquez.
13. CONSIDERATION OF THE RENEWAL OF A COMMERCIAL CANNABIS RETAIL
LICENSE FOR FIREHOUSE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED DBA FIREHOUSE 365
Motion to approve the renewal of a commercial cannabis retail licenses for Firehouse Healthcare Industries, Incorporated DBA Firehouse 365 by De La Riva. Second by Garcia. AYES: Aguiluz, De La Riva, Garcia, Marquez.
14. CONSIDERATION OF THE RENEWAL OF A COMMERCIAL CANNABIS
MICROBUSINESS LICENSE FOR MAYWOOD L'CHAIM DBA COOKIES
Motion to approve the renewal of a commercial cannabis microbusiness licenses for Maywood L'Chaim DBA Cookies by De La Riva. Second by Garcia. AYES: Aguiluz, De La Riva, Garcia, Marquez.
15. DISCUSS AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE FOR THE DIRECTION AND POSSIBLE
CRITERIA FOR THE CREATION OF A RENT STABILIZATION ORDINANCE FOR
THE CITY OF MAYWOOD
Staff was provided with direction regarding the drafting of a rent stabilization ordinance
16. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL FOR THE ISSUANCE OF FIREWORKS STAND PERMIT TO THE TR3 CITY WILDCATS YOUTH FOOTBALL AND CHEER FOR A STAND LOCATED AT 4202 SLAUSON AVENUE
Motion to approve the issuance of fireworks stand permit to the TR3 City Wildcats Youth Football and Cheer at 4202 Slauson Avenue by De La Riva.
Second by Garcia. AYES: Aguiluz, De La Riva, Garcia, Marquez.
17. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FUNDS
ALLOCATED FROM THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND GRANT TO WOLFPACK PTO SENIOR CLASS 2023 IN THE ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $1,595 Motion to approve an amendment to the funds allocated from the
Community Benefit Fund Grant to Wolfpack PTO senior class 2023 in the additional amount of $1,595 by De La Riva. Second by Garcia. AYES:
Aguiluz, De La Riva, Garcia, Marquez.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Non-Agenda Items: Time allotted: 3 minutes) The following spoke on Non-Agenda Items:
1. Jose Gutierrez
2. Faustino Ramirez
3. Javier Gonzalez
4. Caller 0419
5. Irma
6. Jamila
7. Marisol
8. Mary
9. Nathan
10. Roci
11.Sara
12.Sherman
13.Joe
14. Aida
x. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at approximately 9:26 p.m. to the next meeting of the Maywood City Council, Wednesday June 28, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
Frank Garcia, Mayor
ATTEST:
-Andrea Aguilar. City Clerk-