Maywood Mayor Ana Rosa Rizo, left, Mayor Pro Tem Veronica Guardado and Councilman Thomas Martin listen to public comments at the City Council meeting Monday night. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Resident Rafael Castro,69, supports the City Council’s outsourcing of municipal operations, but wants Bell out of the picture. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Maywood residents brought signs and impassioned opinions to the council meeting Monday, urging city leaders to break ties with Bell and oust the interim city manager. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Residents pack the Maywood City Council chambers. After several hours in closed session, the council decided it will pick a new interim city manager on Thursday, who will then help pick a new interim city attorney. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Bell resident Marcelino Ceja calls for Maywood City Council members to resign. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
