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MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYWOOD CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE MAYWOOD COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2025 AT 5:30 PM
Maywood City Council Chambers
4319 E. Slauson Avenue, Maywood, CA 90270
www.cityofmaywood.com
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Aguiluz called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. Deputy City Clerk Miguel Leon conducted roll call. Present: Mayor Aguiluz, Mayor Pro Tem Marquez, Council Member De La Riva, Council Member Flores. Absent: Council Member Frank Garcia (Excused due to scheduling conflict at the Gateway Cities Council of Governments meeting). 1I. CITY OFFICIALS
MAYOR CITY CLERK
Mayra Aguiluz (Present) Jennifer E. Vasquez (Present)
MAYOR PRO TEM CITY TREASURER
Heber Marquez (Present) Jennifer Vasquez (Present)
COUNCIL MEMBERS CITY MANAGER
Eddie De La Riva (Present) Jennifer E. Vasquez (Present) Frank Garcia (Absent/Excused)
CITY ATTORNEY
Jaime Flores (Present)
Roxanne Diaz (Present)
III. MEETING PROCEDURES
THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN PERSON.
THE MEETING WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING VIA ZOOM:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85621851613 AND VIA THE CITY'S FACEBOOK PAGE.
Public Participation Options:
1. In-Person: Council Chambers located at 4319 E. Slauson Avenue, Maywood, CA
2. Before the Meeting: Public comment will be accepted for the record in advance by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by email to [email protected]:
or if you are unable to email, please call the City Clerk's Office at (323) 562- 5714. Your comment will be made part of the written record but will NOT be read verbally at the meeting.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in the Council Meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office (323) 562- 5714 within 72 hours of the meeting.
CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
TITLE: CITY MANAGER
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
CITY NEGOTIATOR: MAYOR AGUILUZ AND CITY ATTORNEY ROXANNE DIAZ UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEE: CITY MANAGER
The Council went into closed session with City Attorney at approximately 5:35 PM to discuss: - Public Employee Performance Evaluation: City Manager (Gov. Code §54957) - Conference with Labor Negotiators: Mayor Aguiluz and City Attorney Roxanne Diaz (Gov. Code §54957.6)
The City Council reconvened at approximately 6:25 P.M. City Attorney Roxanne Diaz announced there was no reportable action.
MAYOR, COUNCILMEMBERS AND STAFF COMMENTS
The City Council provided their comments.
VI. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Agenda Items; Time allotted: 3 minutes) Speakers wishing to address the City Council on an item on the agenda may use the instructions provided in section III. MEETING PROCEDURES beginning on page 1 of this agenda.
The following individuals participated in public comments:
1. David Perez
2. Paloma Hernandez
VII. PRESENTATIONS
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT: CITY UPDATE
Special Assignment Deputy Peña provided a brief monthly presentation on the City's crime statistic and updates.
VIlI. PUBLIC HEARING
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 6417 APPROVING THE
FINAL ENGINEER'S REPORT, CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND
ASSESSMENTS. AND ORDERING LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS
WITHIN THE STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15, PART 2 OF THE
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
City Manager Vasquez presented a report on Resolution No. 6417 for the levy and collection of assessments within the Street Lighting Assessment District for FY 2025-26. The report was prepared by Francisco & Associates and Transtech Engineers. Public Hearing was opened. No public comments were received. Motion to approve by Council Member Eddie De La Riva. seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Heber Marquez. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Aguiluz, Mayor Pro Tem Marquez, Council Members De La Riva and Flores. Absent: Council Member Garcia.
CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 6418, ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 OPERATING BUDGET AND THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF MAYWOOD
Finance Director Hanson presented a report on Resolution No. 6418 adopting the FY 2025-26 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program. Public Hearing was opened. Public comments were received.
Motion to approve by Mayor Pro Tem Heber Marquez, seconded by Mayor Aguiluz. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Aguiluz, Mayor Pro Tem Marquez, Council Member De La Riva. Abstain: Council Member Flores.
Absent: Council Member Garcia.
CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR
THE ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
INTERESTS FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SLAUSON
AVENUE AND ATLANTIC BOULEVARD CONGESTION RELIEF IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 6313-011-036 & 6313-011-028) (MAYWOOD CENTER PROPERTIES)
City Attorney presented a report on the Resolution of Necessity for the acquisition of property interests from Maywood Center Properties for the
Slauson and Atlantic Congestion Relief Project. Public Hearing was opened with no comments. The Public Hearing was closed. Motion to approve by Mayor Pro Tem Heber Marquez, seconded by Council Member Eddie De La Riva. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Aguiluz, Mayor Pro Tem Marquez. Council Members De La Riva and Flores. Absent: Council Member Garcia.
IX. CONSENT CALENDAR - Council Member De La Riva motioned to approve Consent Calendar items 4 through 15, seconded by Mayor Aguiluz. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Aguiluz, Mayor Pro Tem Marquez, Council Members De La Riva and Flores. Absent: Council Member Garcia.
MINUTES FOR THE MAY 28. 2025, STUDY SESSION CITY COUNCIL MEETING
5. MINUTES FOR THE MAY 28, 2025, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING REVENUE REPORT MAY 2025
7. MONTHLY CASH AND INVESTMENT REPORT MAY 2025
8. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 6419 OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAYWOOD AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
MAYWOOD COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING THE
WARRANTS FOR PAYMENT
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA CONSULTING INC. FOR GRANT WRITING AND
REPORTING SERVICES FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM AT AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $146,700
10. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL FOR ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL EVENT
PERMIT TO FRIENDS OF THE LA RIVER TO HOST A LITTER CLEAN UP EVENT AT SPEAKER ANTHONY RENDON RIVERFRONT PARK LOCATION AT 5000
SLAUSON AVENUE
11. CONSIDERATION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATES (ESA) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
A QUALIFIED CLIMATE ACTION, ADAPTATION, AND RESILIENCE PLAN (CAARP)
12. ACCEPTANCE OF CITY HALL PAINTING PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 6107
13. ACCEPTANCE OF FY 2024-2025 SIDEWALK REHABILITATION PROJECT.
CDBG PROJECT NO. 602676-24. CITY PROJECT NO. 6223
14. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO CEM
CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION FOR THE 52ND STREET/52ND PLACE
SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND AUTORIZE CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES BY TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC. PURSUANT TO THEIR ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES
AGREEMENTS
15. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO PTM GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC., AND APPROVAL OF AN
AGREEMENT WITH KIZH NATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (KNRM) FOR
MONITORING SERVICES, WITH GEO ADVANTEC FOR GEOTECHNICAL
SERVICES, AND AMENEMNENT TO STANTEC AGREEMENT FOR THE
SLAUSON AVENUE AND ATLANTIC BOULEVARD CONGESTION RELIEF AND HSIP CYCLE 11 FUNDED TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS
LOCATIONS PROJECT
x. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 6420 ESTABLISHING AN
APPROPRIATION LIMIT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIIIB OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FOR THE CITY OF MAYWOOD Finance Director Hanson presented a report on Resolution No. 6420 establishing the FY 2025-26 appropriation limit. Motion to approve by Council Member Eddie De La Riva, seconded by Mayor Aguiluz. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Aguiluz, Mayor Pro Tem Marquez, Council Members De La Riva and Flores. Absent: Council Member Garcia.
17. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 6421 OF THE MAYWOOD
ADA SELF-EVALUATION AND TRANSITION PLAN
City Manager Vasquez presented a report on Resolution No. 6421 adopting the City's ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan. A presentation was provided by Bureau Veritas. Motion to approve by Mayor Pro Tem Heber Marquez, seconded by Mayor Aguiluz. Motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Aguiluz, Mayor Pro Tem Marquez, Council Members De La Riva and Flores. Absent: Council Member Garcia.
18. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 6422, FIXING THE
AMOUNT OF REVENUE FROM A PROPERTY TAX LEVY APPROVED BY THE
VOTERS OF THE CITY OF MAYWOOD FOR THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PERS) AT THE SAME RATE OF SUCH TAXES AS LAST YEAR AND LEVYING SUCH TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025
City Manager Vasquez presented a report on Resolution No. 6422 fixing the property tax levy for CalPERS retirement costs at the same rate as the prior year. Motion to approve by Council Member Eddie De La Riva, seconded by Mayor Aguiluz. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Aguiluz, Mayor Pro Tem Marquez, Council Members De La Riva and Flores. Absent:
Council Member Garcia.
19. CONSIDERATION TO AUTHORIZE THE INCLUSION OF THE CALIFORNIA ASSET
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CAMP) IN THE CITY OF MAYWOOD'S ANNUAL INVESTMENT POLICY AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 6423
APPROVING THE UPDATED INVESTMENT POLICY
Finance Director Hanson presented a report on Resolution No. 6423 approving the updated Investment Policy and authorizing the inclusion of the California Asset Management Program (CAMP) as an investment option.
A presentation was provided by CAMP representative Kyle Tanaka. Motion to approve by Mayor Pro Tem Heber Marquez, seconded by Council Member Flores. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Aguiluz, Mayor Pro Tem Marquez, Council Members De La Riva and Flores. Absent: Council Member Garcia.
20. APPROVAL OF THE RELEASE OF THE DRAFT LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION
PLAN (LHMP) FOR PUBLIC REVIEW
Stantec representative Priya Satish presented a report recommending the release of the Draft Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) for a 21-day public review period. The City Council received and filed the report and authorized the release of the draft plan for public review. No formal motion was required.
XI. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Non-Agenda Items; Time allotted: 3 minutes) Speakers wishing to address the City Council on a non- agenda item you may use the instructions provided in section III. MEETING PROCEDURES beginning on page 1 of this agenda.
The following individuals participated in public comments:
1. Marlene Vega
2. David Perez
3. Ruben Guardado
XII. ADJOURNMENT - The next Regular Meeting of the Maywood City Council is July 30. 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
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Attest by: Approved by:
Deputy City Clerk, Miguel Leon Mayor, Mayra Aguiluz