CITY OF MAYWOOD
COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND
GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES
4 Rev. 7/2024
pass-through the goods or services to the Eligible Organization rather than provide the funding.
D. Return of Funds to the City. Unexpended funds must be returned to the City at the end of the fiscal year. Funds must also be returned to the City if the City determines that the applicant has not performed in accordance with the approved application listing the use of the funds.
E. Failure to Abide by Policy. The failure of an Eligible Organization to abide by this Policy will result in the Eligible Organization being denied for funding in the future.
AGENDA REPORT
CITY OF MAYWOOD
AGENDA ITEM NO. 11.
DATE: July 30, 2025
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JENNIFER VASQUEZ, CITY MANAGER
BY: MOHAMMAD MOSTAHKAMI, PE
SUBJECT: MAYWOOD TEEN CENTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT UPDATE RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file a Presentation by IDS Group, Inc. (IDS) on the Maywood Teen Center Improvement Project.
BACKGROUND:
The City-owned property located at 4801 Slauson Avenue, totaling 8,188 square feet, has remained vacant for some time. It is now being proposed for reuse as a Teen Center, in alignment with the minimum space requirements for a Best Buy Teen Tech Center, which calls for at least 1,300 square feet, including a music studio and a staff office. Additionally, the space must be secure and capable of safely housing high-end equipment in a dedicated, standalone area.
In June 2023, IDS, through Transtech Consulting Engineers (the City’s contract consulting engineer), began preparing a concept plan for the proposed Teen Center. The concept plan, developed with input from both Best Buy and City staff, was completed in December 2023. Based on this plan, the non-operational building will be renovated, remodeled, and repurposed for teen-focused programming and activities.
The scope of improvements includes:
• Façade renovations, including the installation of energy-efficient doors and windows. • New Energy-efficient HVAC units
• Low Voltage and Audio Video system improvements
• Indoor and outdoor security cameras
• Skylight
• Updates to the existing monument sign to reflect the new Teen Center use. • Interior renovations to accommodate teen learning and recreational spaces. • Outdoor improvements such as new landscaping, outdoor gathering areas, and upgraded parking. • Furniture Equipment and Finishes
• Signage and Graphics
The Teen Center will provide a venue for community-building, socialization, and active learning in areas such as technology (e.g., IT and 3D printing) and life skills (e.g., healthy cooking and nutrition).
On December 13, 2023, IDS presented the concept plan to the City Council. Following the presentation, the Council authorized staff to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the preparation of final design plans, specifications, and an engineer’s estimate for the Project.
The City issued the RFP on December 27, 2023, with a submittal deadline of February 12, 2024.
Subsequently, on April 24, 2024, the City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with IDS Group, Inc. for the preparation of the design plans, specifications, and engineer’s estimate.
DISCUSSION:
The Maywood Teen Center Improvement Project presents a significant opportunity to transform a long-vacant City-owned facility into a vibrant hub for youth engagement and development. The proposed design, as developed by IDS Group, Inc., reflects the goals of both the City and Best Buy’s Teen Tech Center program by reimagining the 8,188-square-foot building at 4801 Slauson Avenue to meet modern standards for safety, accessibility, and high-tech learning.
The proposed improvements include a full interior renovation with designated zones for programming, digital media, music production, STEM-based learning, and nutritional education. Exterior enhancements will include a refreshed façade with energy-efficient windows and doors, new landscaping, upgraded parking facilities, and updated signage to clearly identify the site as a community resource for teens.
The design plan ensures the building meets the spatial and functional requirements of the Best Buy Teen Tech Center, including secure areas for housing high-end technology and equipment. The inclusion of multipurpose indoor and outdoor spaces will enable flexible programming and community use. The project design is currently at 90% and completion is anticipated by Sept 2025. The estimated cost of the project ranges between $6,500,000 to $7,500,000.
IDS has been scheduled to make a presentation on the project and their design efforts to the City Council at tonight’s meeting.
Staff is recommending that the City Council receive and file IDS’s Presentation and provide feedback as deemed necessary.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney has reviewed this report.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with receiving and filing this presentation.
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Presentation by IDS Group, Inc. - Maywood Teen Center
MAYWOOD TEEN CENTER
CITY OF MAYWOOD
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30 , 2025
4801 SLAUSON AVENUE, MAYWOOD, CA 90270
Presentation to City Council
EXISTING SITE PLAN
Eslauson Ave
Heliotrope Ave
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SCHOOL
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SLAUSON AVENUE
HELIOTROPE AVENUE
INDUSTRIAL TO INSPIRATIONAL: A TEEN CENTER TRANSFORMATION We have transformed a vacant industrial-style paint shop into a vibrant teen center, bringing new life to both the building and the community through thoughtful revitalization.
Dedicates the space to the growth and education of the younger generation. &
Allows the building itself to become a tool for learning.
Before After
MAIN ENTRANCE
DESIGN STRATEGY
The circulation throughout the
space is smooth and intuitive,
guiding visitors naturally through
the center. Innovation is at the
core of this teen center, with
flexible multi-use spaces and
integrated technology that adapt to
the evolving needs and interests of
the youth.
HELIOTROPE AVENUE
SLAUSON AVENUE
COMMPUTER
LEARNING
SPACE
STUDY ROOMS
LEARNING EXHIBITION CENTER
COOKING
CLASS SOCIALIZING
COMPUTER LAB
OFFICE AREA
ENTRY
EXIT
STUDY
ROOM
STUDY
ROOM
OFFICE
OFFICE
OFFICE
DATA
ROOM
LEARNING
EXHIBITION
CENTER
SOCIALIZING
BEST BUY
TECH CETER
COOKING
CLASS
BEST BUY TECH CENTER
BIRD’S EYE VIEWS
BIRD’S EYE VIEW HELIOTROPE AVENUE
BIRD’S EYE VIEW
HELIOTROPE AVENUE
INTERIOR VIEWS
HIGH PERFORMANCE INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
Efficiency
Functionality
User Focused Design
We’ve prioritized efficiency in various aspects of the project.
A newly added skylight brings daylight and a view of the sky into the heart of the building:
Enhancing the atmosphere and supporting psychological well-being.
TECH CENTER
TECH CENTER
COOKING CLASS
OUTDOOR AREA
SITE PLAN &
OUTDOOR AREA
HELIOTROPE AVENUE
SLAUSON AVENUE
ENTR
Y
OFFICE
ENTRY
EXIT
EXIT
The Teen Center includes an
open gathering area designed
for socializing, featuring
shaded spots and durable
concrete seating for a
comfortable and welcoming
environment.
SHADE STRUCTURE CANOPY
OUTDOOR AREA, SHADE STRUCTURE
OUTDOOR AREA, CANOPY
Thank You
AGENDA REPORT
CITY OF MAYWOOD
AGENDA ITEM NO. 12.
DATE: July 30, 2025
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ROXANNE DIAZ, CITY ATTORNEY
BY: ROXANNE DIAZ, CITY ATTORNEY
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MAYWOOD AND JENNIFER E. VASQUEZ AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 6428 UPDATING AND AMENDING THE
SALARY SCHEDULE RELATED TO THE CITY
MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Third Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement between the City of Maywood and Jennifer E. Vasquez and adopt Resolution No. 6428 updating and amending the salary schedule related to the City Manager.
BACKGROUND:
In 2019, the City conducted a formal recruitment and selection process for a City Manager wherein Jennifer E.
Vasquez was appointed to the position. The parties entered into an employment agreement for a two-year term beginning on May 20, 2019 ("Employment Agreement"). On May 26, 2021, the parties entered into the First Amendment to the Employment Agreement, extending the term of the employment agreement through May 2024 as well as made additional adjustments to several terms, including salary. On September 27, 2023, after a performance evaluation, the parties entered into the Second Amendment to extend the term to May 19, 2028, provide a new base salary and provide benefits that are provided to other management employees of the City. After a performance review, the parties desire to further amend the Employment Agreement to amend the base salary and provide the City Manager with a city vehicle for business purposes.
DISCUSSION:
As in other cities, the City Manager is instrumental in implementing the goals of the City Council. In Maywood, some examples include securing $14 million dollars of competitive grant funding over the last several years, which has allowed the City to implement critical infrastructure projects as well as launch new community programs. The City continues to partner and collaborate with other local governments, as well as the State, in a variety of areas and the City is active in various regional groups such as the Gateway Cities Council of Government, where the City has positioned itself as a leader in addressing regional housing and infrastructure challenges.
As is best practice, the City Council has conducted yearly performance evaluations of the City Manager. An evaluation was recently conducted in June 2025 and based on the positive performance evaluation, the parties desire to amend the Employee Agreement. Accordingly, the Third Amendment provides for a new base salary of $223,644. In addition, the Third Amendment provides for the use of a city vehicle by the City Manager for
business purposes on a take-home basis. An automobile benefit is a typical benefit provided to city managers, either through a vehicle allowance or a take-home vehicle. There is no additional cost to the City as the vehicle being assigned to the City Manager is already in the City's fleet and is being used for business purposes by the City Manager. Under the Third Amendment, the vehicle is for business use, as well as commuting to and from the City as the City Manager often attends events in the evenings and weekends, and for other uses necessary to ensure the City Manager's availability to respond to the needs of the City. The use of the vehicle will be subject to any take-home vehicle policy of the City.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney drafted this report.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Pursuant to the Third Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement, the annual salary will now be $223,644 which is an increase of $11,144 or approximately a 5.2% increase. This increase will be appropriated during the mid-year budget and is allocated to the General Fund and Special Funds based on the percentage allocation schedule. With regard to the vehicle, there is no additional cost as the vehicle is already in the City's fleet and the City maintains and insures the vehicle. It is an electric vehicle so there is no cost for gasoline.
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Maywood- Resolution Updating Salary Schedule for City Manager
2. Maywood- Third Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement (2)
RESOLUTION NO. 6428
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAYWOOD
UPDATING THE SALARY SCHEDULE RELATED TO THE CITY
MANAGER AND AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE SALARY
SCHEDULE
WHEREAS, the City Manager is an appointed position and such position is included in the City’s Comprehensive Salary Schedule; and WHEREAS, the salary schedule is required to be amended to update the adjusted base salary of the City Manager.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF MAYWOOD DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The recitals set forth above are true and correct and incorporated herein as if set forth in full.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby establishes, approves and adopts the salary range for the City Manager as follows:
Position (Job Title) - Full Time Range (Annual)
City Manager $223,644
SECTION 3. The City Council directs the Human Resources Manager to incorporate the adjusted salary range herein as part of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 Comprehensive Salary Schedule.
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage and approval.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this Resolution and shall enter it into the book of original resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED, this 30th day of July 2025. _________________________
Mayra Aguiluz, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Miguel Leon, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________
Roxanne Diaz, City Attorney
I, Miguel Leon, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Maywood, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 6428 was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Maywood held on the 30th day of July, 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
__________________________
Miguel Leon, Deputy City Clerk
1 THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Third Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement dated May 14, 2019, as amended, is made and entered into as of July 30, 2025, by and between the City of Maywood (“City”), a California municipal corporation, and Jennifer E. Vasquez, an individual (“Employee”).
R E C I T A L S
A. Following a formal recruitment and selection process for a City Manager, on May 14, 2019, the City and Employee entered into the City Manager Employment Agreement (“Employment Agreement”) setting forth the terms and conditions of employment, including salary and benefits.
B. On May 12, 2021, following a performance evaluation of the City Manager, the City and Employee entered into the First Amendment to the Employment Agreement (“First Amendment”) amending the term, salary and other provisions related to the City Manager’s employment. The Employment Agreement and First Amendment shall be referred to herein collectively as “Employment Agreement.” C. On September 27, 2023, following a performance evaluation of the City Manager, the City and Employee entered into the Second Amendment to the Employment Agreement (“Second Amendment”) which extended the term to May 19, 2028 and amended the base salary and revised other provisions of the Employment Agreement.
The Employment Agreement, First Amendment and Second Amendment shall be referred to herein collectively as “Employment Agreement.”
D. The City Council conducted a performance evaluation of the City Manager on June 25, 2025. Following the performance evaluation, the City and Employee desire to amend certain terms of the Employment Agreement regarding salary and benefits.
NOW THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions herein contained, City and Employee agree as follows:
Section 1. Salary Adjustment. Beginning on May 20, 2025, City shall pay Employee an annual salary of $223,644, subject to legally permissible or required deductions and withholdings, prorated and paid on City’s normal pay days. Employee’s salary is compensation for all hours worked and for all services under this Employment Agreement, including those as an Executive Director or involving any other position, office or appointment associated with the City. Employee shall be exempt from the overtime pay provisions of California law (if any) and federal law.
Beginning on May 20, 2026, and yearly thereafter, Employee shall automatically receive a Cost of Living salary increase without the need for further City Council action or
2 amendment of this Employment Agreement, based on the change in the California Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers as calculated by the California Department of Industrial Relations for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim for the immediately preceding April-April period.
Section 2. A new subparagraph (10) entitled “Auto” shall be added to paragraph (B) (“Employment Benefits”) of Section 4 (“Salary and Benefits”) of the Employment Agreement to read as follows:
“(10) Auto. The City shall provide Employee a City-owned or leased vehicle for business use, for commuting to and from work and for other use necessary to ensure Employee’s availability to respond to the needs of the City. City shall bear all the fixed and variable costs and expenses of the vehicle, except for fuel (if needed). Use of the vehicle is subject to any take-home vehicle policy established by the City.” Section 3. Except as specifically amended by this Second Amendment, the remaining terms of the Employment Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this Second Amendment and the provisions of the Employment Agreement, the provisions of this Second Amendment shall control.
In witness whereof the parties have executed this Third Amendment as of the date set forth above.
EMPLOYEE:
____________________________________
Jennifer E. Vasquez
CITY OF MAYWOOD:
____________________________________
Mayra Aguiluz, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Miguel Leon, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________________
Roxanne Diaz, City Attorney