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MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYWOOD CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE MAYWOOD COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 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 P.M. Deputy City Clerk Miguel Leon conducted roll call. Present: Mayor Aguiluz, Mayor Pro Tem Marquez, Council Member De La Riva, Council Member Garcia, Council Member Flores. 1I. CITY OFFICIALS
CITY CLERK
MAYOR Jennifer E. Vasquez (Present)
Mayra Aguiluz (Present)
MAYOR PRO TEM CITY TREASURER
Heber Marquez (Present) Jennifer E. Vasquez (Present)
COUNCIL MEMBERS CITY MANAGER
Eddie De La Riva (Present) Jennifer E. Vasquez (Present) Frank Garcia (Present)
Jaime Flores (Present) CITY ATTORNEY
Roxanne Diaz (Present)
STAFF PRESENT:
Daisy Guerrero, Deputy Director of Building and Planning (Present) Rimo Hanson, Director of Finance (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.
IV. CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: EXISTING LITIGATION; GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1); CITY OF MAYWOOD V. MAYWOOD VILLAGE CENTER, LLC. LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 24NWCV03641
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: EXISTING LITIGATION; GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1); IN RE: NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION OPIATE LITIGATION, UNITED
STATES DISTRICT COURT (NORTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO, EASTERN DIVISION) CASE NO. 1:17-MD-2804
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: EXISTING LITIGATION; GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1): IN RE: PURDUE PHARMA L.P... ET AL., DEBTORS (CHAPTER 11), UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK, CASE NO. 19-23649 (SHL)
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 City Attorney Diaz announced the Closed Session items at 5:31 p.m.
The City Council recessed into Closed Session prior to the regular meeting to discuss Items 1 through 3 (Conference with Legal Counsel). The City Council reconvened into open session at 6:03 p.m.
City Attorney Diaz stated that the City Council met to discuss Closed Session Items 1 through 3 and that Item 4 would be discussed at the conclusion of the regular meeting.
Regarding Item 1, City Attorney Diaz announced that there was no reportable action.
The City Attorney stated for Items 2 and 3, related to the opioid cases, the City Council voted 5-0 to authorization participation in the settlement of both cases.
At the conclusion of the regular meeting, the City Council adjourned at 6:37 p.m. to Closed Session to discuss Item 4. Any reportable action related to this item will be reported at the next regular City Council meeting on October 22. 2025.
MAYOR, COUNCILMEMBERS AND STAFF COMMENTS
Comments were provided by members of the City Council.
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. David Perez
VIl. PRESENTATIONS
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT: CITY UPDATE
City Manager Vasquez provided a brief presentation on crime statistics and public safety updates on behalf of the Sheriff's Department.
VIll CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Garcia motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 4, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Marquez. Motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Aguiluz, Mayor Pro Tem Marquez, Council Members De La Riva, Flores, and Garcia.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Council Member Garcia requested to pull Item 5 for clarification regarding sanitary practices at previous events. Deputy Director Guerrero clarified that prior to any permits being issued, a health inspection will be required, and applicable public health standards must be met.
Motion to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar by Mayor Aguiluz, seconded by Council Member Garcia. Motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Aguiluz, Mayor Pro Tem Marquez. Council Members De La Riva, Flores, and Noes: None.
Absent: None.
1. MINUTES FOR THE AUGUST 27, 2025. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
2. MONTHLY CASH AND INVESTMENT REPORT AUGUST 2025
3. REVENUE REPORT AUGUST 2025
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 6433 OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAYWOOD AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
MAYWOOD COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING THE
WARRANTS FOR PAYMENT
5. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL FOR ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT TO ST. ROSE OF LIMA LOCATED AT 4422 60TH STREET FOR AN
ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL AND DIRECTION REGARDING CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL
IX. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
6. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE STATEMENT OF WORK FOR THE MELLON
FOUNDATION PHASE TWO SLEEPY LAGOON MEMORIAL AT SPEAKER
ANTHONY RENDON RIVERFRONT PARK
Adriana Garcia from the Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust provided a presentation on the Mellon Foundation planning grant, including community engagement efforts and scope of work.
No formal action was taken. The City Council provided the following direction:
1. Land Trust to include one Council Member and one staff member in the Sleepy Lagoon Memorial planning process.
2. Land Trust to ensure the City of Maywood has representation at meetings with CBOs regarding the Sleepy Lagoon Memorial project.
3. Land Trust to focus on mobilizing more Maywood residents for workshops and presentations related to the Sleepy Lagoon Memorial.
4. Land Trust to present the governance framework report to the community before formal adoption.
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 provided public comments on agenda items:
1. David Perez
XI. ADJOURNMENI - The meeting was adjourned at 6:37 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Maywood City Council is October 22, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Attest by: Approved by:
Deputy City Clerk, Miguel Leon Mayor, Mayra Aguiluz