MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYWOOD CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE MAYWOOD COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 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. Late Arrival: Council Member Garcia arrived at 5:37 P.M.
lI. CITY OFFICIALS
MAYOR CITY CLERK
Mayra Aguiluz (Present) Jennifer E. Vasquez (Present)
MAYOR PRO TEM CITY TREASURER
Heber Marquez (Present) Jennifer E. Vasquez (Present)
COUNCIL MEMBERS CITY MANAGER
Jennifer E. Vasquez (Present)
Eddie De La Riva (Present)
Frank Garcia (Present - Late Arrival)
CITY ATTORNEY
Jaime Flores (Present)
Roxanne Diaz (Present - via teleconference)
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.
N. CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8; 5102 DISTRICT AVENUE AND 5110 DISTRICT AVENUE (SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO FORMER MAYWOOD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION): SUCCESSOR AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JENNIFER VASQUEZ, CITY MANAGER; NEGOTIATING PARTIES:
CESAR CHAVEZ FOUNDATION; UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6: CITY NEGOTIATOR: JENNIFER VASQUEZ, CITY MANAGER; EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS:
AFSCME DISTRICT COUNCIL 36, LOCAL 4319, MAYWOOD EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION The City Council recessed into Closed Session at 5:31 p.m.
City Attorney Diaz announced there was no reportable action on Closed Session Item 1 (Conference with Real Property Negotiators). The City Council then reconvened into open session at 6:05 p.m. to continue with the regular meeting.
At the conclusion of the regular meeting, the City Council reconvened into Closed Session at 7:46 p.m. for Item 2 (Conference with Labor Negotiator). City Attorney 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 provided public comments on agenda items:
1. Melvin Valiente
2. Magybet Mendez
3. Diana Morales
4. David Perez
VIl. PRESENTATIONS
CITY OF MAYWOOD FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 AUDIT REPORT BY VAN LANT &
FANKHANEL, LLP
City Manager Vasquez introduced Brett Van Lant partner of Van Lant & Fankhanel, LLP. who provided a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Audit Report.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT: CITY UPDATE
Special Assignment Deputy Peña provided a brief monthly presentation on the City's crime statistics and updates.
VIll. CONSENT CALENDAR - Mayor Pro Tem Marquez requested that Items 6. 7, and 8 be pulled for separate discussion.
Council Member De La Riva motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 2, 3. 4, 5, and 9, seconded by Mayor Aguiluz. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Aguiluz, Mayor Pro Tem Marquez, Council Members De La Riva, Flores, and Garcia.
1. MINUTES FOR THE JUNE 25, 2025, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
2. MONTHLY CASH AND INVESTMENT REPORT JUNE 2025
REVENUE REPORT JUNE 2025
4. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 6425 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 A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC. FOR MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC
ENGINEERING SERVICES
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF MAYWOOD AND THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION (METRO) AUTHORITY
FOR GRANT FUNDING UNDER THE SOUTHEAST LOS ANGELES TRANSIT
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (SELA TIP) FOR THE MAYWOOD BUS SHELTER
INSTALLATION PROJECT
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO.6426 OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAYWOOD CONDEMNING FEDERAL IMMIGRATION
ENFORCEMENT PRACTICES THAT IMPACT THE REGION AND REAFFIRMING
MAYWOOD'S COMMITMENT TO A SAFE, INCLUSIVE, AND WELCOMING
COMMUNITY FOR ALL RESIDENTS
8. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 6427 IN SUPPORT OF THE
LOWER LA RIVER PARA TODOS CAMPAIGN
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES CONTRACT WITH
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT
Pulled Consent Calendar Items
Item 6 - Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Metro for Grant Funding under the Southeast Los Angeles Transit Improvements Project (SELA TIP) The City Council considered the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) for grant funding under the Southeast Los Angeles Transit Improvements Project (SELA TIP) for the Maywood Bus Shelter Installation Project. Motion to approve by Mayor Pro Tem Marquez, seconded by Council Member Garcia. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Aguiluz, Mayor Pro Tem Marquez, Council Members De La Riva, Garcia, and Flores.
Item 7 - Resolution No. 6426 Condemning Federal Immigration Enforcement Practices The City Council considered Resolution No. 6426 condemning federal immigration enforcement practices that impact the region and reaffirming Maywood's commitment to a safe. inclusive, and welcoming community for all residents. Motion to approve by Mayor Pro Tem Marquez, seconded by Mayor Aguiluz. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Aguiluz, Mayor Pro Tem Marquez, Council Members De La Riva, Garcia, and Flores.
Item 8 - Resolution No. 6427 in Support of the Lower LA River Para Todos Campaign The City Council considered Resolution No. 6427 in support of the Lower LA River Para Todos Campaign. Motion to approve by Mayor Pro Tem Marquez, seconded by Council Member Garcia. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Aguiluz, Mayor Pro Tem Marquez, Council Members De La Riva, Garcia, and Flores.
IX. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
10. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND APPLICATION
FROM SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (SCF) IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,960 FOR TUTORING SERVICES
Amy Condit, Cassandra Harris, and Carmen Martinez, representing the Southeast Community Foundation, provided a presentation on the Community Benefit Fund application in the amount of $14,960 for tutoring services. Motion to approve by Mayor Pro Tem Marquez, seconded by Council Member De La Riva. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes:
Mayor Aguiluz, Mayor Pro Tem Marquez, Council Members De La Riva, Garcia, and Flores.
11. MAYWOOD TEEN CENTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT UPDATE
City Manager Vasquez provided an overview of the Maywood Teen Center Improvement Project, followed by a presentation from Amit Bhargava of IDS Group. The City Council received and filed the report. No formal action was required.
12. 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
City Attorney Roxanne Diaz presented a report on 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. Motion to approve by Mayor Aguiluz, seconded by Council M Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Aguiluz, Mayor Pro Tem Marquez, Council Members De La Riva, Garcia, and Flores.
x. 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. Anselmos Salas
2. David Perez
XI. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Maywood City Council is August 27, 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