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ALIPO
MEETING MINUTES
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE MAYWOOD CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE MAYWOOD COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2025 AT 6:00 PM
Maywood City Council Chambers
4319 E. Slauson Avenue, Maywood, CA 90270
www.cityofmaywood.com
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Aguiluz.
Deputy City Clerk Leon performed roll call:
Councilmember Jaime Flores (present)
Councilmember Frank Garcia (present)
Councilmember Eddie De La Riva (present)
Mayor Pro Tem Heber Marquez (present)
Mayor Mayra Aguiluz (present)
1l. CITY OFFICIALS
CITY CLERK
MAYOR Jennifer E. Vasquez (present)
Mayra Aguiluz
CITY TREASURER
MAYOR PRO TEM Jennifer E. Vasquez (present)
Heber Marquez
CITY MANAGER
COUNCIL MEMBERS Jennifer E. Vasquez (present)
Eddie De La Riva
Frank Garcia CITY ATTORNEY
Jaime Flores Lindsay Thorson (present)
STAFF
Rimo Hanson, Finance Director (present)
Daisy Guerrero, Deputy Director of Building & Planning (present)
IlI. MEETING PROCEDURES
THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN PERSON.
THE MEETING WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING VIA ZOOM:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88551984986 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 4:30 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.
I. MAYOR, COUNCILMEMBERS AND STAFF COMMENTS
Comments were provided by members of the City Council.
V. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Agenda Items Only; Time allotted: 3 minutes) There were no public comments.
VI. PRESENTATIONS
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.
2025 HALLOWEEN HOME DECORATION CONTEST WINNERS
Community Services Supervisor announced the winners of the Halloween Home Decorating Contest.
VIl. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member De La Riva, seconded by Council Member Garcia, to adopt the Consent Calendar Items 1 through 6 and Items 8 and 9.
Motion Passed [5-0].
AYES: Aguiluz, Marquez, De La Riva, Garcia, Flores.
1. MINUTES FOR THE OCTOBER 22, 2025. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
2. MONTHLY CASH AND INVESTMENT REPORT OCTOBER 2025
REVENUE REPORT OCTOBER 2025
4. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 6436 OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAYWOOD AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
MAYWOOD COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING THE
WARRANTS FOR PAYMENT
APPROVAL OF AUDIT ENGAGEMENT LETTER FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT SERVICES - FY 2024-25 WITH VAN LANT & FANKHANEL, LLP IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,950.
APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 84166. FOR A HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LOCATED AT 4536 E. 59TH PLACE AND FINDING
OF AN EXEMPTION FROM CEQA
RECONSIDERATION OF THE CITY'S PREVIOUS ACTION AND RESCIND THE AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH FLOCK GROUP INC.
FOR AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READERS (ALPR) FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Mayor Aguiluz pulled Item 7 for discussion and provided comments.
The City Council discussed the item.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Aguiluz, seconded by Council Member De La Riva, to approve the reconsideration item and rescind the City's previous authorization regarding the ALPR agreement with Flock Group Inc.
Motion Passed [5-0].
AYES: Aguiluz, Marquez, De La Riva, Garcia, Flores.
CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO EXTEND THE WILLDAN
ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CODE
COMPLIANCE SERVICES IN AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,000.00
9. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS OF THE JOHN ANSON FORD
PARK INFILTRATION CISTERN PROJECT IN AN ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $5.320.00
VIlI. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
10. CONSIDER THE APPOINTMENT OF THREE (3) YOUTHS TO FILL VACANCIES
ON THE MAYWOOD YOUTH COMMISSION
City Manager Vasquez presented the report.
The City Council reviewed applications and interviewed eleven candidates.
City Council provided their comments. The City Council appointed Valentina Ortiz, Pedro Velez, and Hailey Montenegro to the Youth Commission.
11. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6437 APPROVING A COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT (COLA) AND WORK-FROM-HOME OPTION FOR NON-REPRESENTED
EMPLOYEES INCLUDING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR; DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND PLANNING; HUMAN RESOURCES/RISK MANAGER; AND
DEPUTY CITY CLERK/ ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
City Manager Vasquez presented the report. City Council provided their comments.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member De La Riva, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Marquez, to adopt Resolution No. 6437 approving a 4 percent cost- of-living adjustment and a one-day-per-week work-from-home option for non- represented employees, effective July 1, 2025.
Motion Passed [5-0].
AYES: Aguiluz, Marquez, De La Riva, Garcia, Flores.
12. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE UPDATE TO THE ZONING CODE AND PROVIDE
DIRECTION REGARDING A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE UDPATE Deputy Director of Building and Planning presented the report. City Council provided their comments.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Garcia, seconded by Council Member De La Riva, to direct staff to prepare a Request for Proposals for a update to the City's zoning code.
Motion Passed [5-0].
AYES: Aguiluz, Marquez, De La Riva, Garcia, Flores.
13. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND
APPLICATION FROM IRVINE FC ACADEMY - MAYWOOD IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 TO SUPPORT THE YOUTH SOCCER PROGRAM TOURNAMENT FEES
AND FIELD RENTAL COST
City Manager Vasquez presented the report. City Council provided their comments.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Aguiluz, seconded by Council Member Garcia, to approve the Community Benefit Fund application from Irvine FC Academy - Maywood in the amount of $10,000.
Motion Passed [5-0].
AYES: Aguiluz, Marquez, De La Riva, Garcia, Flores.
IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Non-Agenda Items: Time allotted: 3 minutes) The following individuals provided public comments on agenda items:
1. David Perez
x. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:27 p.m. to the next Adjourned Meeting of the Maywood City Council. Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
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Attest by: Approved by:
Deputy City Clerk, Miguel Leon Mayof, Mayra Aguiluz