San Fernando — 2026-02-17
City Council
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1)CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES:a. January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Meeting
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10) RECEIVE AND FILE AN UPDATE REGARDING THE ORGANIZATION OF AN ALL-CITIES VIGIL TOHONOR LIVES LOST IN FEDERAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT INCIDENTSRecommend that the City Council receive and file an update regarding the organization of anall-cities vigil to honor lives lost in Federal Immigration Enforcement incidents.
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11) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A VOTER EDUCATION AND OUTREACH CAMPAIGN FOR THECITY’S JUNE 2, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION AND AUTHORIZE FEE WAIVER FORVENDOR PARTICIPATION AT CITY HOSTED EVENTS RELATED TO VOTER EDUCATION ANDOUTREACHRecommend that the City Council:a. Approve a voter education and outreach campaign for the City’s June 2, 2026 GeneralMunicipal Election; andb. Authorize fee waiver for vendor participation at City hosted events related to votereducation and outreach.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
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12) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO AUTHORIZE DISPOSAL AND SURPLUS OF TWO NOLONGER OPERATIONAL METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY TROLLEY BUSESRecommend that the City Council:a. Authorize disposal and surplus of two Metropolitan Transit Authority Trolley Buses nolonger in operation, in accordance with Chapter 2, Article VI, Division 7, of the San FernandoMunicipal Code; andb. Provide staff direction, as appropriate.
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13) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE FERNANDEÑO TATAVIAM BAND OFMISSION INDIANS PROPOSED MURAL PROJECT ON THE WATER TANK LOCATED AT RUDYORTEGA SR. PARKRecommend that the City Council:a. Approve the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians proposed Mural Project on thewater tank located at Rudy Ortega Sr. Park; andb. Provide staff direction, as applicable.
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14) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING CHANGES TO THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO’SSPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT REGULATIONS AND APPLICATION PROCESSRecommend that the City Council:a. Receive a presentation providing an overview of the City of San Fernando’s Special EventsPermit Application process, including application requirements, interdepartmental review,and approval procedures; andb. Provide direction to staff regarding proposed recommendations for improving the City’sSpecial Event Permit processes.
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15) RECEIVE AND FILE A PRESENTATION REGARDING PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT OF THE ZONINGCODE UPDATE, SPECIFIC PLAN-5 UPDATE AND OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDSRecommend that the City Council:a. Receive and file a presentation and provide feedback on the Public Review Draft of theZoning Code Update, Specific Plan-5 Update and Objective Design Standards; andb. Provide staff direction, as appropriate.
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16) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A REVISED PHASED SCOPE OF WORK FORTHE LAS PALMAS PARK REVITALIZATION PROJECT TO MATCH AVAILABLE FUNDING ANDPROCEED WITH PHASE I FINAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTIONRecommend that the City Council:a. Approve a revised scope of work for the Las Palmas Park Revitalization Project which dividesthe project into two phases: Phase I and Phase II; andb. Authorize proceeding with the final design and construction of Phase I of the revisedproject.
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17) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO PLACE A ONE-QUARTER CENT LOCAL SALES TAXINCREASE MEASURE ON THE BALLOT FOR THE CITY’S JUNE 2, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPALELECTIONRecommend that the City Council:a. Discuss placing a one-quarter cent (0.25 percent) local transactions (sales) and use taxincrease measure on the ballot for the City’s June 2, 2026 General Municipal Election; andb. Provide staff direction, as appropriate.
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18) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING A SECOND COMMUNITY FORUM – PUBLICQUESTIONS & LISTENING SESSIONThis item was agendized by Councilmember Mary Solorio.City Council discussion to provide staff direction to schedule and conduct a second communityforum to provide members of the public with an opportunity to ask questions, expressconcerns, and offer public comment regarding the current challenges facing the community.
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19) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING REVIEW OF RENTAL CONTROL POLICES INTHE CITY OF SAN FERNANDOThis item was agendized by Councilmember Patty Lopez.City Council discussion to direct staff to prepare a report on the current rental controlregulations, identify gaps or weaknesses, and present recommendations for policy updates ornew initiatives. The goal is to ensure rental affordability, protect tenants from displacement,and maintain a stable and fair rental market in San Fernando.
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2)CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WARRANT REGISTERRecommend that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-022 approving the Warrant Register.
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20) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE ANDOPERATIONS YARD – FACILITY CONDITIONS REVIEW AND NEXT STEPSThis item was agendized by Councilmember Patty Lopez.City Council discussion to direct staff to initiate a collaborative review of the existing PublicWorks Maintenance and Operations Yard facility plans with the Public Works Director and theassigned Commissioner. This review would allow for the identification of potentialimprovements, operational efficiencies, and safety enhancements. Additionally, this discussionwould serve as a starting point to explore possible funding opportunities and availableresources to support necessary upgrades or improvements to the facility.
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21) PRESENTATION BY MIRIAM ANDINO – RED CROSS SMOKE ALARM PROGRAMThis item was agendized by Councilmember Patty Lopez.City Council discussion and recommend that a pilot program be scheduled in the month of April2026 in collaboration with the City to implement the American Red Cross Fire Prevention andSmoke Alarm Awareness Program. This initiative would allow the City to evaluate itseffectiveness and strengthen community partnerships focused on public safety and fireprevention.STAFF COMMUNICATION INCLUDING COMMISSION UPDATESGENERAL CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND LIAISON UPDATES
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3)RECEIVE AND FILE STATUS UPDATES FOR CITY PROJECTS AND CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIESRecommend that the City Council receive and file the status report for FY 2025-2026 CityProjects and City Council Priorities, and provide direction, as appropriate.
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4)CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE CO-SPONSORSHIP OF THE NORTH LOS ANGELES COUNTYREGIONAL CENTER ON WHEELS CAMPAIGN, APPROVE USE OF THE CITY SEAL, AND WAIVEFACILITY USE FEESRecommend that the City Council:a. Approve Co-Sponsorship of the North Los Angeles County Regional Center’s “RegionalCenter on Wheels” campaign;b. Approve the use of the City seal on print material and social media pursuant to City CouncilOrdinance No. 1724; andc. Waive facility use fees for use of City facilities for co-sponsored events, with City Managerapproval.
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5)CONSIDERATION TO AUTHORIZE THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THECALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR2026-2027 TO SUPPORT SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT DETAILSRecommend that the City Council authorize the preparation and submittal of a grantapplication for up to $200,000 to the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund GrantProgram for Fiscal Year 2026–2027 to support selective traffic enforcement details such asDriving Under the Influence /Driving Under the Influence of Drugs enforcement, education, andrelated activities.
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6)CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF 200 LAPTOPS FROM THE COUNTY OF LOSANGELES FOR DISTRIBUTION TO SAN FERNANDO RESIDENTS UNDER THE “DELETE THEDIVIDE” INITIATIVERecommend that the City Council authorize staff to accept a donation of 200 laptops from theCounty of Los Angeles for distribution to San Fernando residents under the “Delete the Divide”Initiative.
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7)CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE AN EAGLE SCOUT SERVICE PROJECT TO INSTALL A POLLINATORGARDEN AT CINDY MONTAÑEZ NATURAL PARKRecommend that the City Council:a. Approve the proposed Eagle Scout Service Project to install a pollinator garden at CindyMontañez Natural Park;b. Accept a donation from Eagle Scout D’Alessandro Hernandez for the Eagle Scout ServiceProject titled “Buzzing Biodiversity: Pollinator Garden at Cindy Montañez Natural Park”; andc. Authorize the installation by D’Alessandro Hernandez and volunteers of the pollinatorgarden improvements at Cindy Montañez Natural Park.
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8)CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR FISCAL YEAR2026-2027 LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTINGASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND ORDERING THE ENGINEER’S REPORTRecommend that the City Council:a. Adopt Resolution No. 8436 initiating the proceedings for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Levy ofAnnual Assessments for the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District; andb. Order the preparation of the Engineer’s Report.
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9)CONSIDERATION TO AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE NATIONALENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS FOR FUNDING SUPPORT OF THE MARIACHI MASTERAPPRENTICE PROGRAMRecommend that the City Council authorize the preparation and submittal of a grantapplication to the National Endowment for the Arts in the amount of $57,000 to support theMariachi Master Apprentice Program.
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A)CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 - CONFER WITH CHIEF OFPOLICE DISCUSS SECURITY OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES AND PLANS FOR ADDRESSINGTHREATS TO THE SAME
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B)CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1) - EXISTINGLITIGATIONCASE NAME:BRAND ESTATES, LLC V. CITY OF SAN FERNANDOLACSC CASE NO.: 25STCP02636
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C)CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(2) AND54956.9(E)(1) - ANTICIPATED LITIGATIONOne (1) matter