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MEETING MINUTES
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE MAYWOOD CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE MAYWOOD COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2025 AT 5:30 PM
Maywood City Council Chambers
4319 E. Slauson Avenue, Maywood, CA 90270
www.cityofmaywood.com
I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at approximately 5:30 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)
Il. 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)
STAFE
Rimo Hanson, Finance Director (present)
Daisy Guerrero, Deputy Director of Building & Planning (present)
IlL. MEETING PROCEDURES
THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN PERSON.
THE MEETING WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING VIA ZOOM:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88391860004 AND VIA THE CITY'S FACEBOOK PAGE.
Public Participation Options:
1. In-Person: Council Chambers located at 4319 E. Slauson Avenue, Maywood, CA
1. 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.
IV. CLOSED SESSION
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 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: ANTICIPATED LITIGATION-SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION; GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(2); THE CITY HAS
RECEIVED A CLAIM FOR DAMAGES RELATED TO A SIDEWALK CONDITION AND THE CLAIM IS AVAILABLE FROM THE CITY CLERK.
City Attorney Thorson announced the Closed Session items at approximately 5:31 p.m.
Councilmember Jaime Flores recused himself from the Closed Session item regarding anticipated litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) because he lives within 500 feet near the incident.
The City Council reconvened into open session at approximately 6:00 p.m.
City Attorney Thorson reported that there was no reportable action.
MAYOR, COUNCILMEMBERS AND STAFF COMMENTS
Comments were provided by members of the City Council and staff.
VI. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Agenda Items: Time allotted: 3 minutes)
The following individuals provided public comments on agenda items:
1. Omar Gonzales (California State University, Los Angeles - written comment)
2. David Perez
VIl. PRESENTATIONS
CELEBRATING RAJAS CON CREMA FOR A LEGACY OF SERVICE AND WELL EARNED
RETIREMENT
Mayor Aguiluz and City Council provided comments and recognition to local Rajas con Crema business.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICE AND AWARD PRESENTATION TO MAYOR MAYRA AGUILUZ Mayor Pro Tem Marquez and City Council provided comments and local representatives presented certificates of recognition to Mayor Aguiluz.
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.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARING
1. A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED USES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ALLOCATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 6440 APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM BUDGET City Manager Vasquez presented the report. The Mayor opened the public hearing. One public comment was received from David Perez. City Council provided their comments. Mayor Aguiluz closed the public hearing.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Marquez, seconded by Council Member De La Riva, to adopt Resolution No. 6440 approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant Program Budget.
Motion Passed [5-0].
AYES: Aguiluz, Marquez, De La Riva, Garcia, Flores.
IX. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Garcia, seconded by Council Member De La Riva, to adopt the Consent Calendar Items 2 through 13.
Motion Passed [5-01.
AYES: Aguiluz, Marquez, De La Riva, Garcia, Flores.
2. MINUTES FOR THE NOVEMBER 13, 2025, SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - STATE OF THE CITY
MINUTES FOR THE NOVEMBER 18, 2025, SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
4. MINUTES FOR THE NOVEMBER 19, 2025, ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
5. REVENUE REPORT NOVEMBER 2025
6. MONTHLY CASH AND INVESTMENT REPORT NOVEMBER 2025
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 6438 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 RESOLUTION NO. 6439 OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
OF THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MAYWOOD
APPROVING THE PROPOSED RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT
SCHEDULE AND ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2026, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027
9. APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 72846 (PC-581) AND
DETERMINATION OF CEQA EXEMPTION
10. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT OF A REQUEST
FOR PROPOSALS FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES AT CITY PARKS AND FACILITIES
11. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING UPDATES TO THE MAYWOOD COMMUNITY
BENEFIT FUND GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES
12. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ADVANCED
MICROCOMPUTING CONCEPTS (AMC) MODERN IT
13. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 6441 APPROVING AN UPDATED COMPREHENSIVE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE 2 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS SECTION 570.5 AND THE CALIFORNIA EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM
("'CALPERS")
x. REORGANIZATION
14. SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT OF A NEW MAYOR / CHAIR AND MAYOR PRO
TEM / VICE CHAIR
Mayor Aguiluz moved to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Marquez as Mayor. City Council provided their comments.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Aguiluz, seconded by Council Member Garcia, to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Marquez as Mayor.
Motion Passed [5-01.
AYES: Aguiluz, Marquez, De La Riva, Garcia, Flores.
Councilmember De La Riva nominated Councilmember Flores for Mayor Pro Tem. City Council provided their comments.
MOTION: It was moved by Councilmember De La Riva, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, to appoint Councilmember Flores as Mayor Pro Tem.
Motion Passed [5-0].
AYES: Marquez, De La Riva, Garcia, Flores, Aguiluz
XI. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
15. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND APPLICATION FROM RIVER IN ACTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000 City Council provided their comments.
MOTION: It was moved by Councilmember De La Riva, seconded by Councilmember Aguiluz, to approve the Community Benefit Fund application from River In Action in the amount of $15,000.
Motion Passed [5-0].
AYES: Marquez, Flores, De La Riva, Garcia, Aguiluz.
16. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND
APPLICATION FROM MAYWOOD ACADEMY MARCHING BAND IN THE
AMOUNT OF $7,500
City Council provided their comments. Public comment was provided by Reginald Smith.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member De La Riva, seconded by Council Member Garcia, to approve the Community Benefit Fund application from Maywood Academy Marching Band in the amount of $7,500.
Motion Passed [5-0].
AYES: Marquez, Flores, De La Riva, Garcia, Aguiluz.
17. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND
APPLICATION FROM CAL STATE LA UNIVERSITY AUXILIARY SERVICES INC IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,800
Community Services Supervisor Thornton presented the report.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Flores, seconded by Council Member Aguiluz, to approve the Community Benefit Fund application from Cal State LA University Auxiliary Services Inc in the amount of $10,800.
Motion Passed [5-0).
AYES: Marquez, Flores, De La Riva, Garcia, Aguiluz.
18. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED CITY EVENTS AND PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026
Community Services Supervisor Thornton presented the report.
The City Council received and filed the report.
19. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO DESIGN REVIEW REQUIREMENTS IN ZONING CODE SECTION 5130
Deputy Director of Building and Planning Guerrero presented the report.
City Council discussed the item and provided direction to staff.
20. CONSIDERATION OF THE RENEWAL OF A COMMERCIAL CANNABIS MICROBUSINESS LICENSE FOR CHRON MAYWOOD, LLC.
Deputy Director of Building and Planning Guerrero presented the report.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Marquez, seconded by Councilmember De a Riva, to approve the renewal of the commercial cannabis microbusines:
icense for Chron Maywood, LLC
Motion Passed [5-0].
AYES: Marquez, Flores, De La Riva, Garcia, Aguiluz.
21. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO EXTERNAL
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
City Manager Vasquez presented the report.
City Council discussed the item and confirmed the Mayor as delegate and
the Mayor Pro Tem as alternate to the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County.
22. URGENCY ORDINANCE 25-05 OF THE CITY OF MAYWOOD, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE; THE 1997 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE; THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS; AND THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, INCLUDING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS; AMENDING TITLE 8 OF THE MAYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE; FINDING THE
ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO THE COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION OF CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(b)(3); AND DECLARING THE URGENCY
THEREOF
City Attorney Thorson presented the report. City Council provided their comments.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Garcia, seconded by Council Member Aguiluz, to adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 25-05.
Motion Passed [5-0].
AYES: Marquez, Flores, De La Riva, Garcia, Aguiluz.
XII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Non-Agenda Items; Time allotted; 3 minutes) The following individuals provided public comments on agenda items:
• Juana Huent
2. David Perez
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:42 p.m. to the next Adjourned Meeting of the Maywood City Council, Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Attest by: Approved by:
Deputy City Clerk, Miguel Leon Mayor, Heber Marquez