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MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYWOOD CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE MAYWOOD COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026 AT 6:00 PM
Maywood City Council Chambers
4319 E. Slauson Avenue, Maywood, CA 90270
www.cityofmaywood.com
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Marquez called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m.
Council Member Garcia arrived at approximately 6:03 p.m.
II. CITY OFFICIALS
CITY CLERK
MAYOR Jennifer E. Vasquez (present)
Heber Marquez (present)
CITY TREASURER
MAYOR PRO TEM Jennifer E. Vasquez (present)
Jaime Flores (present)
CITY MANAGER
COUNCIL MEMBERS Jennifer E. Vasquez (present)
Mayra Aguiluz (present)
Eddie De La Riva (present) CITY ATTORNEY
Frank Garcia (present) Roxanne Diaz(present)
MEETING PROCEDURES
THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN PERSON.
The meeting will also be available for remote attendance, observation, and real-time public comment through Zoom for Government.
REMOTE MEETING ACCESS
Zoom Link: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1654630708
Meeting/Webinar ID: 165 463 0708
Telephone: Call +1 (669) 254-5252. When prompted, enter the Meeting/Webinar ID followed by #.
Spanish Telephone Line: +1 (415) 449-4000.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OPTIONS
1. In Person: Attend the meeting in the City Council Chambers located at 4319 E.
Slauson Avenue, Maywood, California 90270. Each speaker will have three (3) minutes to speak.
2. Via Zoom: To request to speak through Zoom, use the "Raise Hand" feature after the Mayor opens public comment. Each speaker will have three (3) minutes to speak.
3. By Telephone: To request to speak by telephone, press *9. When prompted, press *6 to unmute and begin speaking. Each speaker will have three (3) minutes to speak.
4. Written Comments: Public comments will be accepted for the record in advance until 4:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting by email to
[email protected]. If you are unable to submit comments by email, you may contact the City Clerk's Office at (323) 562-5714. Written comments will be included in the record but will not be read aloud during the meeting.
Members of the public are not required to submit comments in advance to provide oral public comment. Remote speakers will receive the same speaking time as speakers attending in person.
CAPTIONING
The City activates the automatic captioning feature available through Zoom for Government during meetings conducted through the platform.
LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE AND ACCESSIBILITY
In-person interpretation, disability-related accommodations, and assistive listening devices are available upon request. Members of the public requesting language assistance, wishing to use an interpreter, or requiring an accommodation should contact the City Clerk's Office at (323) 562-5714 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting so the City can make reasonable arrangements.
TECHNOLOGY DISRUPTIONS
If telephone or internet service is disrupted and remote public access is affected, the City will follow its adopted Technology Disruption Policy and applicable meeting procedures.
IV. MAYOR, COUNCILMEMBERS AND STAFF COMMENTS
The City Council and staff provided their comments.
V. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Agenda Items only; Time allotted: 3 minutes) The following individual participated in public comment:
1. David Perez
VI. PRESENTATIONS
DECLARING JULY AS "PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER MONTH" IN THE CITY OF MAYWOOD The City Council recognized July as "Parks Make Life Better Month" in the City of Maywood.
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.
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JULY 25, 2026, AS NATIONAL ARTS & HEALTH DAY The City Council recognized July 25, 2026, as National Arts & Health Day.
VII: CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member De La Riva motioned to approve consent calendar items 1-11 and there was a second by Council Member Garcia. AYES: Marquez, Flores, Aguiluz, De La Riva, Garcia. Motion was approved 5-0.
1. MINUTES FOR THE JUNE 24, 2026, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 6476 OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAYWOOD AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
MAYWOOD COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING THE
WARRANTS FOR PAYMENT
3. MONTHLY CASH AND INVESTMENT REPORT JUNE 2026
4. REVENUE REPORT JUNE 2026
CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE AN AUDIT ENGAGEMENT LETTER FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT SERVICES FOR FY 2025-2026 WITH VAN LANT & FANKHANEL, LLP IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,250.
ACCEPTANCE OF BENITO JUAREZ PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CONSIDERATION OF THE 2026 LOCAL AGENCY BIENNIAL NOTICE FOR THE
CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT OF A REQUEST
FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR CITYWIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)
MANAGED SERVICES
9. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 6477, FIXING THE
AMOUNT OF REVENUE FROM A PROPERTY TAX LEVY APPROVED BY THE
VOTERS OF THE CITY OF MAYWOOD FOR THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PERS) AT THE SAME RATE OF SUCH TAXES AS LAST YEAR AND LEVYING SUCH TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1,
10. CONSIDERATION OF AN AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CITATION PROCESSING, PARKING PERMIT
ADMINISTRATION, ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION PROCESSING, COLLECTIONS,
AND PARKING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES
11. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
WITH TREEPEOPLE FOR URBAN FORESTRY TREE PLANTING
VIII. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
12. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6478 SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 6437 AND
APPROVING AN UPDATED COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT PROVISIONS FOR
EXEMPT, NON-REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES
City Attorney Diaz provided a report on this item. Mayor Marquez motioned to adopt Resolution No. 6478, superseding Resolution No. 6437 and approving updated compensation and benefit provisions for exempt, non- represented employees, and there was a second by Council Member Aguiluz. AYES: Marquez, Flores, Aguiluz, De La Riva, Garcia. Motion was approved 5-0.
13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 6479 AMENDING THE CITY'S
CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO ADD PART-TIME COMMUNICATIONS
SPECIALIST AND ADOPT THE SALARY RANGE FOR THE POSITION
City Manager Vasquez provided a brief report. Council Member De La Riva motioned to adopt Resolution No. 6479, amending the City's Classification Plan to add the Part-Time Communications Specialist classification and adopt the corresponding salary range, and there was a second by Mayor Pro Tem Flores. AYES: Marquez, Flores, Aguiluz, De La Riva, Garcia. Motion was approved 5-0.
14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 6480 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6278 AUTHORIZING CERTAIN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON (SCE) POLES TO REMAIN WITHIN THE UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 22-1
City Manager Vasquez provided a brief report. Council Members Aguiluz and Garcia recused themselves from consideration of this item. Mayor Marquez motioned to adopt Resolution No. 6480, amending Resolution No. 6278 to authorize certain Southern California Edison poles to remain within Underground Utility District No. 22-1, and there was a second by Council Member De La Riva. AYES: Marquez, Flores, De La Riva. RECUSED: Aguiluz, Garcia. Motion was approved 3-0, with two recusals.
15. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION OF RENTAL REGISTRATION FEES AND
POLICIES FOR OWNER-OCCUPIED REGISTRATION AS REQUIRED IN THE
CITY'S RENT STABILIZATION ORDINANCE
Director of Building & Planning Guerrero provided a presentation. The City Council directed staff to return with additional fiscal and legal analysis of Options 2 through 5, including definitions for immediate family and qualifying units, with Council expressing primary interest in Option 2 regarding immediate family occupancy.
16. CONSIDERATION OF A COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND GRANT APPLICATION
SUBMITTED BY THE NIGHTHAWK EXPANSION FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 FOR THE MAYWOOD ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL SURF
EDUCATION PROGRAM
Community Services Supervisor Thornton provided a brief report. Council Member Aguiluz motioned to approve a Community Benefit Fund grant in the amount of $10,000 to the Nighthawk Expansion Foundation for the Maywood Academy High School Surf Education Program, and there was a second by Council Member Garcia. AYES: Marquez, Flores, Aguiluz, De La Riva, Garcia. Motion was approved 5-0.
17. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL FOR A COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000 TO LATINAS ART FOUNDATION, ON BEHALF OF
SELA ARTS FOUNDATION
Community Services Supervisor Thornton provided a brief report. Council Member De La Riva motioned to approve a Community Benefit Fund award in the amount of $15,000 to Latinas Art Foundation, on behalf of SELA Arts Foundation, and there was a second by Council Member Garcia. AYES:
Marquez, Flores, Aguiluz, De La Riva, Garcia. Motion was approved 5-0.
18. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING
AGREEMENT WITH MAYANS DEVELOPMENT GROUP FOR THE POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5102 AND 5110
DISTRICT BOULEVARD
Director of Building & Planning Guerrero provided a report. Council Member Garcia motioned to approve the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Mayans Development Group for the potential development of City-owned property located at 5102 and 5110 District Boulevard, and there was a second by Council Member De La Riva. AYES: Marquez, Flores, Aguiluz, De La Riva, Garcia. Motion was approved 5-0.
19. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO
JACOB GREEN & ASSOCIATES FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING CONSULTING SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $79,950
City Manager Vasquez provided a report. Council Member Garcia motioned to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Jacob Green & Associates for Strategic Planning Consulting Services in an amount not to
exceed $79,950, and there was a second by Mayor Marquez. AYES:
Marquez, Flores, Aguiluz, De La Riva, Garcia. Motion was approved 5-0.
20. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING
ALLOCATION (PLHA) RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM GUIDELINES,
APPLICATION MATERIALS, AND ESTABLISHING THE LOAN STRUCTURE FOR
THE PROGRAM
Director of Building & Planning Guerrero provided a report. Council Member De La Riva motioned to approve the PLA Residential Rehabilitation Program and establish a 0% deferred loan structure, and there was a second by Council Member Garcia. AYES: Marquez, Flores, Aguiluz, De La Riva, Garcia. Motion was approved 5-0.
21. CONSIDERATION OF THE RENEWAL OF A COMMERCIAL CANNABIS
MICROBUSINESS LICENSE FOR SINSEMILLA INDO GROUP, INCORPORATED
DBA OG NATION
Director of Building & Planning Guerrero provided a report. Mayor Marquez motioned to approve the one-year renewal of the commercial cannabis microbusiness license for Sinsemilla Indo Group, Incorporated dba OG Nation, subject to completion of the required background checks by August 10, 2026, and there was a second by Council Member Aguiluz. AYES:
Marquez, Flores, Aguiluz, De La Riva, Garcia. Motion was approved 5-0.
IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Non-Agenda Items; Time allotted: 3 minutes) The following individuals participated in public comment:
1. David Perez
2. Amador Ceja
3. Maria Orozco
4. Celina
5. Adalberto B.
6. Maria Ascencio
7. Edith Rodriguez
8. Querubina
9. Juana Huerta
x. ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Marquez adjourned the City Council meeting at approximately 8:27 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Maywood City Council is scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Attest by: Approved by:
Deputy City Clerk, Miguel Leon Mayor, Heber Marquez