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CALIFORNIE
MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYWOOD CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE MAYWOOD COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2026 AT 5:30 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 5:44 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
CITY CLERK
MAYOR Jennifer E. Vasquez (present)
Heber Marquez
MAYOR PRO TEM CITY TREASURER
Jaime Flores Jennifer E. Vasquez (present)
COUNCIL MEMBERS CITY MANAGER
Mayra Aguiluz Jennifer E. Vasquez (present)
Eddie De La Riva CITY ATTORNEY
Frank Garcia Roxanne Diaz (present)
STAFF
Rimo Hanson, Finance Director (present)
Daisy Guerrero, Director of Building & Planning (present) John Thornton, Community Services Supervisor (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/86746726321 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
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
TITLE: CITY MANAGER
City Council convened into Closed Session at 5:44 p.m.
The City Council reconvened into open session at approximately 5:59 p.m.
City Attorney Diaz reported that there was no reportable action.
V. MAYOR, COUNCILMEMBERS AND STAFF COMMENTS
Comments were provided by members of the City Council and staff.
Jennifer Alas, Community Library Manager for the Maywood Library, provided an update regarding the library's anticipated opening.
Vl. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Agenda Items only; Time allotted: 3 minutes) The following individuals provided public comments on agenda items:
1. David Perez
2. Mrs. Lemus
3. Edith Rodriguez
4. Amador Ceja
Written comments from Aleyda Lemus regarding Item No. 11 were also received and made part of the record.
VIl. PRESENTATIONS
CITY OF MAYWOOD PROCLAIMS MAY AS MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS MONTH Mayor Marquez presented the proclamation recognizing May as Mental Health Matters Month.
RECOGNITION OF REGINALD A. SMITH, BAND DIRECTOR AT MAYWOOD ACADEMY HIGH
SCHOOL, FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO MAYWOOD YOUTH AND FAMILIES Mayor Marquez presented a recognition to Reginald A. Smith for his dedicated service to Maywood youth and families.
SELA YOUTH HUB AND MAYWOOD YOUTH COMMISSION PRESENTATION ON YOUTH
ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY ADVOCACY
Representatives from the SELA Youth Hub and Maywood Youth Commission provided a presentation on youth engagement and community advocacy.
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.
VIlI. CONSENT CALENDAR
Item No. 11 was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Mayor Marquez for discussion.
Item No. 13 was pulled by Councilmember Garcia for discussion.
MOTION: It was moved by Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Aguiluz, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 through 10, 12, 14, and 15.
Motion Passed [5-0].
AYES: Marquez, Flores, Aguiluz, De La Riva, Garcia.
1. MINUTES FOR THE APRIL 22, 2026, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONTHLY CASH AND INVESTMENT REPORT APRIL 2026
REVENUE REPORT APRIL 2026
4. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 6459 OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAYWOOD AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
MAYWOOD COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING THE
WARRANTS FOR PAYMENT
CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF A FIREWORKS STAND
PERMIT TO THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MAYWOOD FOR A STAND AT THE MAYWOOD VILLAGE PLAZA LOCATED AT 4487 SLAUSON AVENUE
6. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 6460 APPROVING
PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM BY AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR OR CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR FISCAL YEARS 2027, 2028, AND 2029, WHICH INCLUDES THE FUNDING CYCLE FROM JULY 1, 2027, to JUNE 30, 2030
7. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 6461 INITIATING FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS
FOR THE CITY OF MAYWOOD STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027, RESOLUTION NO. 6462 APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE CITY OF MAYWOOD STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 AND, RESOLUTION NO. 6463 DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF MAYWOOD STREET LIGHTING
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 AND SETTING THE
TIME AND PLACE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING-STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT FOR FY 2026-27 $174,553
8. AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE AND RELEASE THE REQUEST FOR
PROPOSAL FOR THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR CITATION PROCESSING,
PARKING PERMIT ADMINISTRATION, ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION
PROCESSING, COLLECTIONS, AND PARKING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT
SUPPORT SERVICES
9. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION 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
10. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS WITH IBE DIGITAL FOR
CITYWIDE MANAGED PRINT SERVICES AND AUTHORIZATION OF XEROX
COPIER EQUIPMENT BUYOUT
11. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES
FOR MAYWOOD PARK (DODGER DREAM FIELD) BASEBALL FIELD IN A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $232,800.00 FOR THREE YEARS (3)
TO MARIPOSA LANDSCAPES, INC
Item No. 11 was pulled for discussion by Mayor Marquez. City Council provided comments.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Marquez, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, to approve the award of contract for maintenance services for the Maywood Park baseball field to Mariposa Landscapes, Inc.
Motion Passed [5-0].
AYES: Marquez, Flores, Aguiluz, De La Riva, Garcia.
12. CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT WITH METRO ON ACCEPTANCE OF
PROPOSITION C FUNDS
13. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 6464 APPROVING FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT LIST UNDER THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 (SB1)
Item No. 13 was pulled for discussion by Councilmember Garcia. City Council provided comments.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Marquez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Flores, to adopt Resolution No. 6464 approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Street Rehabilitation Project List.
Motion Passed [5-0].
AYES: Marquez, Flores, Aguiluz, De La Riva, Garcia.
14. APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY GRANT AWARD OF $250,000 FOR THE MAYWOOD TEEN TECH CENTER AND
APPROVE THE MATCHING FUNDS REQUIREMENT FOR THE GRANT
15. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HDL COMPANIES FOR
CANNABIS MANAGEMENT SERVICES
IX. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
16. CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6466 ESTABLISHING A RESIDENTIAL PREFERENTIAL PARKING PERMIT AREA ALONG 58TH STREET
BETWEEN ATLANTIC BOULEVARD AND PINE AVENUE
Director of Building and Planning, Guerrero presented the report. City Council provided comments.
MOTION: It was moved by Councilmember De La Riva, seconded by Councilmember Aguiluz, to adopt Resolution No. 6466 establishing a residential preferential parking permit area along 58th Street between
Atlantic Boulevard and Pine Avenue.
Motion Passed [5-0].
AYES: Marquez, Flores, Aguiluz, De La Riva, Garcia.
17. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
MAYWOOD AND CONSERVATION CORPS OF LONG BEACH FOR YOUTH
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS
FUNDED THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS YOUTH SERVICE CORPS
PROGRAM
Community Services Supervisor, Thornton, presented the report.
Representatives from the Conservation Corps of Long Beach responded to questions. City Council provided comments.
MOTION: It was moved by Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Flores, to approve the agreement with the Conservation Corps of Long Beach for youth workforce development and community service programs.
Motion Passed [5-0].
AYES: Marquez, Flores, Aguiluz, De La Riva, Garcia.
18. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING AN INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MAYWOOD ENACTED PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858
ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON ESTABLISHMENT OF ANY TOBACCO
SHOPS, OR THE EXPANSION OR MODIFICATION OF ANY EXISTING TOBACCO
SHOPS, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF, AND MAKING A
DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
Director of Building and Planning, Guerrero, presented the report. City Attorney Diaz responded to questions. City Council provided comments.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Marquez, seconded by Councilmember De La Riva, to waive the full reading and adopt the Interim Urgency Ordinance establishing a temporary 45-day moratorium on new tobacco shops and the expansion or modification of existing tobacco shops and direct staff to conduct additional study and return with recommendations.
Motion Passed [5-0].
AYES: Marquez, Flores, Aguiluz, De La Riva, Garcia.
19. CONSIDERATION OF FUNDING OPTIONS TO COVER THE TEEN TECH CENTER
PROJECT FUNDING GAP
Finance Director, Hanson, presented the report. City Manager Vasquez responded to questions. City Council provided comments.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Marquez, seconded by Councilmember Aguiluz, to approve City self-funding in the amount of $6 million to cover the Teen Tech Center project funding gap.
Motion Passed [4-1].
AYES: Marquez, Flores, Aguiluz, De La Riva.
NOES: Garcia.
20. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF THE TECHNOLOGY DISRUPTION POLICY FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 707
City Manager Vasquez presented the report. City Council provided comments.
MOTION: It was moved by Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Aguiluz, to adopt the Technology Disruption Policy for City Council meetings pursuant to Senate Bill 707.
Motion Passed [5-0].
AYES: Marquez, Flores, Aguiluz, De La Riva, Garcia.
21. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 6465 OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR
WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN VOLUNTEERS
PURSUANT TO 3363.5 OF THE LABOR CODE
At the request of City Manager Vasquez, Item No. 21 was continued to the June 24, 2026, City Council meeting.
No motion was taken.
22. CONSIDERATION OF THE RENEWAL OF A COMMERCIAL CANNABIS RETAIL
LICENSE FOR FIREHOUSE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED DBA FIREHOUSE 365
Director of Building and Planning, Guerrero, presented the report. City Council provided comments.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Flores, seconded by Councilmember Aguiluz, to approve the renewal of the commercial cannabis retail license for Firehouse Healthcare Industries, Incorporated DBA Firehouse 365.
Motion Passed [5-0].
AYES: Marquez, Flores, Aguiluz, De La Riva, Garcia.
23. CONSIDERATION OF THE RENEWAL OF A COMMERCIAL CANNABIS RETAIL
LICENSE FOR MAYWOOD GREEN SOLUTION, LLC DBA HAVEN
Director of Building and Planning, Guerrero presented the report.
MOTION: It was moved by Councilmember Aguiluz, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, to approve the renewal of the commercial cannabis retail license for Maywood Green Solution, LLC DBA Haven.
Motion Passed [5-0].
AYES: Marquez, Flores, Aguiluz, De La Riva, Garcia.
24. CONSIDERATION OF THE RENEWAL OF A COMMERCIAL CANNABIS
MICROBUSINESS LICENSE FOR MAYWOOD L'CHAIM DBA COOKIES
Director of Building and Planning, Guerrero, presented the report.
MOTION: It was moved by Councilmember De La Riva, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Flores, to approve the renewal of the commercial cannabis microbusiness license for Maywood L'Chaim DBA Cookies.
Motion Passed [5-0].
AYES: Marquez, Flores, Aguiluz, De La Riva, Garcia.
x. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Non-Agenda Items; Time allotted: 3 minutes) The following individuals provided public comments on non-agenda items:
1. Avery Cervantes
2. Amador Ceja
3. Maria Ascencio
4. Mateo Gil
5. Edith Rodriguez
6. Meli M.
7. Jorge Sahagon
8. David Perez
9. Alexis Castro
Written comments from Edith Rodriguez were also received and made part of the record.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:11 p.m. to the next Regular Meeting of the Maywood City Council on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Attest by: Approved by:
Deputy City Clerk, MiguelLeon Mayor, Heber Marquez