ALIFOR
MEETING MINUTES
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE MAYWOOD CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE MAYWOOD COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026 AT 6:00 PM
Maywood City Council Chambers
4319 E. Slauson Avenue, Maywood, CA 90270
www.cityofmaywood.com
l. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Marquez.
Deputy City Clerk Leon performed roll call:
Councilmember Mayra Aguiluz (present)
Councilmember Frank Garcia (present)
Councilmember Eddie De La Riva (present)
Mayor Pro Tem Jaime Flores (present)
Mayor Heber Marquez (present)
lI. CITY OFFICIALS
MAYOR CITY CLERK
Heber Marquez Jennifer E. Vasquez (present)
MAYOR PRO TEM CITY TREASURER
Jaime Flores Jennifer E. Vasquez (present)
COUNCIL MEMBERS CITY MANAGER
Eddie De La Riva Jennifer E. Vasquez (present)
Frank Garcia
Mayra Aguiluz CITY ATTORNEY
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/89184219286 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.
IV. MAYOR, COUNCILMEMBERS AND STAFF COMMENTS
Comments were provided by members of the City Council and staff.
V. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Agenda Items Only; Time allotted: 3 minutes) The following individuals provided public comments on agenda items:
1. David Perez
VI. PRESENTATIONS
2025 HOLIDAY HOME DECORATING COMPETITION WINNERS
Community Services Supervisor announced the winners of the 2025 Home Decorating Competition Contest.
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.
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member De La Riva, seconded by Council Member Aguiluz, to adopt the Consent Calendar Items 1 through 7.
Motion Passed [5-0].
AYES: Marquez, Flores, De La Riva, Garcia, Aguiluz.
1. MINUTES FOR THE DECEMBER 17, 2025, ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
2. MONTHLY CASH AND INVESTMENT REPORT DECEMBER 2025
REVENUE REPORT DECEMBER 2025
4. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 6442 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 RESOLUTION NO. 6443 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MAYWOOD, DESIGNATING THE APPOINTED MAYOR AS BANK SIGNATORY
AND REMOVAL OF PRIOR APPOINTED MAYOR FROM BANK SIGNATORY INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-06, AN ORDINANCE 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)F
1. ACCEPTANCE OF BASEBALL FIELD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
VIII. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND
APPLICATION FROM MAYWOOD CENTER FOR ENRICHED STUDIES (MaCES) IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000 TO SUPPORT THE MaCES MUSIC PROGRAM,
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS (VAPA) PROGRAM, WRESTLING AND
BASEBALL PROGRAM, INCLUDING FIELD FEES
City Council provided their comments.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Marquez, seconded by Council Member Garcia, to approve the Community Benefit Fund application from Maywood Center for Enriched Studies (MaCES) in the amount of $15,000.
Motion Passed [5-0].
AYES: Marquez, Flores, De La Riva, Garcia, Aguiluz.
RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT REGARDING A STUDY FOR ONE-WAY
CIRCULATION ON RANDOLPH STREET TO ALLOW FOR FUTURE
BEAUTIFICATION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY
City Manager Vasquez presented the report. Brian Ulaszewski Executive Director, Principal of City Fabrick provided a presentation regarding the Study for One-Way Circulation on Randolph Street to allow future Beautification of Right-of-Away.
City Council discussed the item and provided direction to staff.
10. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RACAIA INC., PR FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES ADA
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND APPROVAL OF A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR $494,930.50 FROM THE GENERAL FUND
City Manager Vasquez presented the report.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Garcia, seconded by Council Member Aguiluz, to approve professional services agreement with Racaia Inc., for public facilities ADA improvements and a budget amendment for $494,930.50.
Motion Passed [5-0].
AYES: Marquez, Flores, De La Riva, Garcia, Aguiluz.
11. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 6444 ADOPTING AND
APPROVING THE SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
BETWEEN THE CITY OF MAYWOOD AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF
STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), DISTRICT COUNCIL 36, LOCAL 4319
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 Flores, approval of Resolution No. 6444 adopting the MOU with AFSCME, District Council 36, Local 4319.
Motion Passed [5-0].
AYES: Marquez, Flores, De La Riva, Garcia, Aguiluz.
12. FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 MID-YEAR BUDGET REPORT AND CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 6445 TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025- 2026 BUDGET
Finance Director Hason presented the report. City Council provided their comments.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member De La Riva, seconded by Council Member Aguiluz, of approval of Resolution No. 6445 amending fiscal year 2025-2026 budget.
Motion Passed [5-0].
AYES: Marquez, Flores, De La Riva, Garcia, Aguiluz.
IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Non-Agenda Items: Time allotted: 3 minutes) The following individuals provided public comments on agenda items:
1. David Perez.
2. Melissa Avila
3. Celina
4. Nilda
5. Lorena
6. Juana Huerta
7. Ancelmo Avila
x. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:31 p.m. to the next Adjourned Meeting of the Maywood City Council, Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 6:00 in the City Council Chambers.
Attest by: Approved by:
Deputy City Clerk, Miguel Leon Mayor, Heber Marquez