SEPTEMBER-2-1924
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MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYWOOD CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE MAYWOOD COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026 AT 6:00 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 6:01 p.m. by Mayor Marquez.
Deputy City Clerk Leon performed roll call:
Councilmember Mayra Aguiluz (absent, excused by Mayor Marquez) Councilmember Frank Garcia (present)
Councilmember Eddie De La Riva (present)
Mayor Pro Tem laime Flores (present)
Mayor Heber Marquez (present)
II. CITY OFFICIALS
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
Heber Marquez Jennifer E. Vasquez (present)
MAYOR PRO TEM CITY TREASURER
Jaime Flores Jennifer E. Vasquez (present)
CITY MANAGER
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Jennifer E. Vasquez (present)
Mayra Aguiluz
Eddie De La Riva
CITY ATTORNEY
Frank Garcia
Roxanne Diaz (present)
STAFF
Rimo Hanson, Finance Director (present)
Daisy Guerrero, Deputy Director of Building & Planning (present)
THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN PERSON.
THE MEETING WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING VIA ZOOM:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85882021265 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.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Agenda Items Only; Time allotted: 3 minutes) The following individuals provided public comments:
1. David Perez
2. Edith Rodriguez
VI. PRESENTATIONS
GATEWAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS PRESENTS MAYWOOD WITH THE 2025
GATEWAY CITIES ENERGY ACTION GOLD AWARD
Hector De La Torre, Executive Director of the Gateway Cities Council of Governments, provided a presentation and presented the City with the 2025 Gateway Cities Energy Action Gold Award.
CITY OF MAYWOOD 5K RUN/WALK LOGO CONTEST WINNER PRESENTATION Mayor Marquez provided a presentation recognizing the City of Maywood 5K Run/Walk Logo Contest winner.
SELA CULTURAL CENTER PROJECT UPDATE
Esmeralda Garcia provided a presentation regarding the SELA Cultural Center project update.
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.
VIl. CONSENT CALENDAR
Item Nos. 8 and 10 were pulled from the Consent Calendar by Council Member De La Riva for discussion. Item No. 9 was pulled by Mayor Pro Tem Flores for discussion.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Garcia, seconded by Council Member De La Riva, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 through 7.
AYES: Marquez, Flores, Garcia, De La Riva.
ABSENT: Aguiluz.
Motion Passed [4-0].
1. MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 25, 2026, ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
2. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 6456 OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAYWOOD AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
MAYWOOD COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING THE
WARRANTS FOR PAYMENT
MONTHLY CASH AND INVESTMENT REPORT MARCH 2026
4. REVENUE REPORT MARCH 2026
5. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 6457 AUTHORIZING THE
DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE CITY RECORDS
ACCEPTANCE OF 52ND STREET/ 52ND PLACE SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 6105 AND ALLOCATION OF THE REMAINING
REIMBURSABLE FEDERAL EPA GRANT FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$118,842.74
AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR STRATEGIC
PLANNING CONSULTING SERVICES
AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PERMANENT
LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA) RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
Item No. 8 was pulled for discussion by Council Member De La Riva. City Council provided comments.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member De La Riva, seconded by Mayor Marquez, to approve authorization to issue a Request for Proposals for Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Residential Rehabilitation Program Administration Services.
Motion Passed [4-0].
AYES: Marquez, Flores, Garcia, De La Riva.
ABSENT: Aguiluz.
CONSIDERATION OF INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 26-01, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MAYWOOD AMENDING PENALTY PROVISIONS FOR VARIOUS VIOLATIONS OF
THE MAYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE
Item No. 9 was pulled for discussion by Mayor Pro Tem Flores. Mayor Pro Tem Flores requested clarification. City Attorney Diaz provided an overview.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Garcia, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Flores, to approve the introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 26-01, amending penalty provisions for various violations of the Maywood Municipal Code.
Motion Passed [4-0].
AYES: Marquez, Flores, Garcia, De La Riva.
ABSENT: Aguiluz.
10. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ONYX PAVING COMPANY, INC. FOR FY 25/26 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,968,000.00
Item No. 10 was pulled for discussion by Council Member De La Riva. City Council provided comments. City Manager Vasquez provided comments.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member De La Riva, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Flores, to approve the award of construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the FY 25/26 Pavement Rehabilitation Program in the amount of $2,968,000.00.
Motion Passed [4-0].
AYES: Marquez, Flores, Garcia, De La Riva.
ABSENT: Aguiluz.
VIII. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
11. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT OF TWO MEMBERS TO THE MAYWOOD
PLANNING COMMISSION
City Manager Vasquez presented the report. City Council provided comments.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Marquez, seconded by Council Member Garcia, to appoint Angelina Martinez to Planning Commission Seat No. 3.
Motion Passed [4-0].
AYES: Marquez, Flores, Garcia, De La Riva.
ABSENT: Aguiluz.
Motion Passed [4-0].
AYES: Marquez, Flores, Garcia, De La Riva.
ABSENT: Aguiluz.
12. DISCUSSION REGARDING FUNDING OPTIONS FOR THE TEEN TECH CENTER
PROJECT
City Manager Vasquez presented the report. Finance Director Hanson provided a presentation. City Council provided comments.
City Council provided direction to staff to further explore self-financing using City reserves as the preferred option, with consideration of a mixed financing option utilizing Section 108 funding.
No motion was taken.
13. PROVIDE INPUT ON CITY-INITIATED ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENT:
PARKING FLEXIBILITY FOR LEGALLY NON-CONFORMING COMMERCIAL AND
INDUSTRIAL PARCELS AND CONSIDERATION OF RESIDENTIAL PROTECTION
MEASURES
Deputy Director of Building and Planning Guerrero presented the report. City Council provided comments.
City Council provided direction to staff to further explore parking flexibility for legally non-conforming commercial and industrial parcels and residential protection measures, including resident-only permit parking and a possible
district approach.
No motion was taken.
14. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING THE NAME OF THE MAYWOOD
CESAR CHAVEZ LIBRARY
City Council discussed the item and provided comments.
City Council provided direction to staff to convey the consensus to the County to name the facility Maywood Library.
No motion was taken.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING A FUNDING PARTNER ADDENDUM TO THE COMMUNITY PARTNER AGREEMENT WITH KABOOM! AND AUTHORIZATION
OF THE RELEASE OF A NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR SITE PREPARATION
SERVICES FOR THE PIXLEY PARK PLAYSPACE PROJECT
City Manager Vasquez presented the report. City Council provided comments.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member De La Riva, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Flores, to approve a Funding Partner Addendum to the Community Partner Agreement with KABOOM! and authorize the release of a Notice Inviting Bids for site preparation services for the Pixley Park Playspace Project.
Motion Passed [4-0].
AYES: Marquez, Flores, Garcia, De La Riva.
ABSENT: Aguiluz.
16. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 6458 APPROVING A
BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR THE OPEN STREETS EVENT SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 20, 2026 IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,550
City Manager Vasquez presented the report and provided a presentation.
City Council provided comments.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Marquez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Flores, to approve Resolution No. 6458 approving a budget appropriation for the Open Streets event scheduled for June 20, 2026 in the amount of $58,550.
Motion Passed [4-0].
AYES: Marquez, Flores, Garcia, De La Riva.
ABSENT: Aguiluz.
IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Non-Agenda Items; Time allotted: 3 minutes) The following individuals provided public comments:
1. Avery Cervantes
2. David Perez
3. Jasmine González
4. Yudith Meza
5. Maria Ascencio
6. Mateo Gil
7. Amador Ceja
8. Beatriz Gonzalez
9. Juana Huerta
10.Alexis Castro
11. Mrs. Lemus
12. Clarissa
13. Javier Gonzalez
x. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:02 p.m. in memory of former Mayor and City Council Member Thomas H. Engle, to the next Study Session of the Maywood City Council on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., with the Regular Meeting following at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
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Attest by: . Approved by:
Deputy City Clerk, Miguel Leon Mayor, Heber Marquez