MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYWOOD Gin COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE MAYWOOD COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026 AT 6:00 PM
Maywood City Council Chambers
4319 E. Slauson Avenue, Maywood. CA 90270
www.ci ofma ood.com
CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL
Mayor Marquez called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p. m.
The meeting was recessed at approximately 6:12 p. m. due to a technology disruption affecting remote public access through Zoom for Government.
The meeting reconvened at approximately 6:14 p. m. after remote public access was restored.
CITY OFFICIALS
MAYOR ,
' Heber Marquez (present)
MAYOR PRO TEM
Jaime Flares (present)
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayra Aguiluz (present)
Eddie De La Riva (present)
Frank Garcia (present)
CITI'CLERK
Jennifer E. Vasquez (present)
CITl'TREASURER
Jennifer E. Vasquez (present)
CITl' MANAGER
Jennifer E. Vasquez (present)
CIT^ ATTORNEY
Roxanne Diaz (present)
III.
Daisy Guerrero, Director of Building and Planning (present) Rimo Hanson. Director of Finance (present)
John Thomton, Community Services Supervisor (present)
Miguel Lean. Deputy City Clerk (present)
MEETING PROCEDURES
THIS MEHING 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
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OFHONS
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 ACCESSIBILHY
In-person interpretation, disabitity-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 enda Items on Time allotted: 3 minutes The following individual participated in public comment
1. David Perez
VI. PRESENTATIONS
LOS ANGELES COUNTS SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT: C\T\ UPDATE
Special Assignment Deputy Pena provided a brief monthly presentation on the City's crime statistics and updates.
SPEAKER ANTHONY RENDON RIVERFRONT PARK RENOVATION PROJECT UPDATE Adn'ana Garcfa So, Project Manager with the Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust, provided a presentation regarding the Speaker Anthony Rendon Riverfront Park Renovation Project.
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION FOR YEARS OF SERVICE AWARDS: NORMA FLORES (15 YEARS) AND JESSE RODRIGUEZ (10 YEARS)
The Mayor and City Council recognized Norms Rores for 15 years of service and Jesse Rodriguez for 10 years of service to the City of Maywood.
YOUTH COMMISSION SURVEY PRESENTATION
Youth Commissioner, Hailey Montenegro provided a presentation regarding the results of the Youth Commission Survey.
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 COMMUNIT/ BENEFIT FUND AWARDEES PRESENTATION John Thomton, Community Services Supervisor, provided a presentation regarding the Rscal Year 2025-2026 Community Benefit Fund awardees and program outcomes.
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member De La Riva pulled item 7 and Council Member Garcia pulled item 8 for separate discussion.
Mayor Marquez motioned to approve consent calendar items 1-6 and 9 and there was a second by Council Member Garcia. AYES: Marquez, Pores, Aguiluz, De La Riva, Garcia. Motion was approved 5-0.
1. 2.
MINUTES FOR THE JULY 22, 2026, REGULAR Gin COUNCIL MEETING CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 6481 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CH\ OF MAYWOOD AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE MAYWOOD COMMUNITi' REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING THE
WARRANTS FOR PAYMENT
3. 4.
5. MONTHLY CASH AND INVESTMENT REPORT JULY 2026
REVENUE REPORT JULY 2026
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 6482 APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT
AGREEMENT FOR THE EXCHANGE OF PROPOSITION A FUNDS BETWEEN THE
CITC OF MAYWOOD AND FOOTHILL TRANSIT
6. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 6483 APPROVING THE CIT^S
UPDATED COMPREHENSIVE SALARY PAY SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE 2 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS SECTION 570.5 AND THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM ("CALPERS") FOR ALL FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES, PARTTIME EMPLOYEES, AND ELECTED OFFICIALS
7. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO GREAT WESTERN INSTALLATIONS, INC. FOR PIXLEY PARK PLAYGROUND SITE PREPARATION OF $162,287.50
The City Council and staff provided comments. Council Member De La Riva motioned to approve the award of the construction contract to Great Western Installations, Inc. for Pbdey Park Playground Site Preparation in the amount of $162,287.50, and there was a second by Mayor Pro Ten Flores.
AYES: Marquez, Flores, Aguiluz, De La Riva, Garcia. Motion was approved 5-
0. 8. APPROVAL OF RENEWAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CIPf' OF VERNON FOR
TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AT SLAUSON AVENUE AND DOWNEY
ROAD/MALBURG WAY
The City Council provided comments. Council Member Garcia motioned to approve the renewal agreement with the City of Vemon for traffic signal maintenance at Slauson Avenue and Downey Road/Malburg Way, and there was a second by Council Member Aguiluz. AYES: Marquez, Pores, Aguiluz, De La Riva, Garcia. Motion was approved 5-0.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 6484 APPROVAL OF PAVEMENT
MORATORIUM POLICY
VIII. DISCUSSION ACTION FTEMS
10. CITf COUNCIL APPOINTMENT OF ONE MEMBER TO THE MAYWOOD
PLANNING COMMISSION
Daisy Guerrero, Director of Building and Planning, provided a brief report.
Mayor Marquez motioned to appoint Maritza Cruz to Planning Commission Seat No. 5 for a four-year term expiring June 19, 2030, and there was a second by Council Member De La Riva. AYES: Marquez, Flores, Aguiluz, De La Riva, Garcia. Motion was approved 5-0.
11. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING OPTIONS FOR A CHRISTMAS
TREE AND OTHER CHRISTMAS DECOR FOR THE CITY
John Thomton, Community Services Supervisor, provided a presentation.
The City Council directed staff to obtain formal bids for a new Christmas tree. pole banners, and RGB lighting at City Hall, and return to the City Council with recommendations for review and approval.
12. 2026 GREATER LOS ANGELES HOMELESS COUNT RESULTS AND UPDATE ON CIT^ HOMELESSNESS RESPONSE EFFORTS
Daisy Guerrero, Director of Building and Planning, provided a presentation.
The C'rty Council received and filed the report.
13. FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 26-04 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE C\TY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 4100.50.B.2.b AND ADDING SECTION 4100.50.B.5
OF THE MAYWOOD ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO OFF-STREET
PARKING FLEXIBILITY FOR EXISTING LEGALLY NONCONFORMING
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT; AND FINDING THAT THE
ACTION IS NOT A PROJECT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15060(C)(3) (CITYINITIATED ZONING ORDINANCE TDCT AMENDMENT NO. 26-01) Daisy Guerrero, Director of Building and Planning, provided a brief report.
Mayor Marquez motioned to accept staff's recommendation to introduce Ordinance No. 26-04 for first reading by title only and waive full reading, and there was a second by Council Member De La Riva. AYES: Marquez, Flores, Aguiluz, De La Riva, Garcia. Motion was approved 5-0.
IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Non- enda Items-Time allotted: 3 minirt The following individuals participated in public comment
1. Sonia Sandoval
2. Juana Huerta
3. AmadorCeja
4. David Perez
5. Edith Rodriguez
6. Humberto Amador
X ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Marquez adjourned the City Council meeting at approximately 8:28 p.m. in honor of Ida Mae Rsher. The next Regular Meeting of the Maywood City Council is scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 6:00 p. m. in the City Council Chambers.
Attest by: Approved b .
Deputy City Clerk, Miguel Leon Mayor. Heber Ma