San Fernando — 2026-03-02
City Council
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1)CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WARRANT REGISTERRecommend that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-031 approving the Warrant Register.
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10) PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF THE MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW FOR FISCAL YEAR2025-2026; AND CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MID-YEARPROPOSED BUDGETRecommend that the City Council:a. Review and discuss the Mid-Year Budget Review for Fiscal Year 2025-2026;b. Adopt Resolution No. 8437 amending the City’s FY 2025-2026 Budget to include theproposed mid-year adjustments; andc. Review the FY 2026-2027 Budget Calendar.
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11) 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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12) 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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13) 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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14) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO APPOINT A PLANNING AND PRESERVATIONCOMMISSIONERThis item was agendized by Mayor Joel Fajardo.City Council to approve Nicole Mohr be appointed as my representative to the Planning andPreservation Commission.
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15) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO REQUEST CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL FOR APROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING NANCY C. AVERYThis item was agendized by Councilmember Mary Mendoza.City Council discussion to approve a Proclamation recognizing Nancy C. Avery for her historicachievements and lasting contributions to the San Fernando Valley region
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16) DISCUSSION REGARDING THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS TORCH RUNThis item was agendized by Councilmember Mary Solorio.City Council discussion to approve participation of the San Fernando Police Department in the2026 Torch Run benefiting Special Olympics of Southern California.
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17) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO AUTHORIZE USE OF CITY LOGO, CO-SPONSORSHIP,AND SOCIAL MEDIA PROMOTION FOR THE CESAR CHAVEZ MARCH FOR JUSTICEThis item was agendized by Councilmember Mary Solorio.City Council discussion to authorize use of the City of San Fernando logo, approveco-sponsorship designation, and direct staff to promote the Cesar Chavez March for Justice onthe City’s official social media platforms.
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18) DISCUSSION, UPDATES, AND AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH A FARMER’S MARKET INSAN FERNANDOThis item was agendized by Mayor Joel Fajardo.City Council discussion to provide staff with direction regarding next steps and authorize staffto proceed, as appropriate, including consideration during the midyear budget process.
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19) DISCUSSION AND FORMAL APPROVAL OF CITYWIDE BEAUTIFICATION AND SAFETYPROGRAM, ADOPTION OF PROGRAM NAME, AND MIDYEAR BUDGET CONSIDERATIONSThis item was agendized by Mayor Joel Fajardo.City Council discussion to provide staff with direction:1. Formally approve the Citywide Beautification and Safety Program;2. Adopt an official program name;3. Discuss and provide direction regarding funding and implementation in connection withthe midyear budget; and4. Provide any additional direction to staff as appropriate.STAFF COMMUNICATION INCLUDING COMMISSION UPDATESGENERAL CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND LIAISON UPDATES
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2)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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3)CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING JOB SPECIFICATION FOR ANECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER AND ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AMENDING THE SALARYPLAN AND TABLE OF ORGANIZATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026Recommend that the City Council:a. Adopt Resolution No. 8433 approving job specification for an Economic DevelopmentManager;b. Adopt Resolution No. 8434 amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Salary Plan to incorporatean Economic Development Manager;c. Adopt Resolution No. 8435 amending the Table of Organization for FY 2025-2026 toincorporate an Economic Development Manager; andd. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive changes and execute allrelated documents.
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4)CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FERNANDEÑO TATAVIAM BANDOF MISSION INDIANS TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A MURAL ON THE WATER TANK AT RUDYORTEGA SR. PARK AND APPROVE FINAL DESIGN OF THE MURALRecommend that the City Council:a. Approve an agreement with the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians (ContractNo. 2487) to develop and maintain a mural on the water tank at Rudy Ortega Park;b. Approve the final design of the Mural; andc. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive changes and executethe agreement and all related documents.PUBLIC HEARING
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5)A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A MILITARY USEEQUIPMENT POLICY GOVERNING THE USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT, AS REQUIRED BYASSEMBLY BILL 481; AND APPROVAL OF THE 2025 ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORTRecommend that the City Council:a. Conduct a Public Hearing;b. Pending public input, introduce for first reading, in title only, and waive further reading ofOrdinance No. 1739 titled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Fernando,California, adopting a Military Equipment Policy governing the use of military equipmentpursuant to Assembly Bill 481”; andc. Approve the 2025 Annual Military Equipment Report.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
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6)RECEIVE AND FILE AN UPDATE REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ALL-CITIES VIGIL TOHONOR LIVES LOST IN FEDERAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT INCIDENTSRecommend that the City Council:a. Receive and file an update regarding the development of an All-Cities Vigil to Honor LivesLost in Federal Immigration Enforcement Incidents; andb. Provide direction on coordinating with contacted organizations or have City organize theVigil independently and sending invitations to participating groups.
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7)DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING THE CITY’S 115TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONRecommend that the City Council:a. Discuss and consider the proposed options outlined in Table A, for the City’s 115th BirthdayCelebration; andb. Provide direction to staff, as appropriate.
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8)DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION ON PROGRAMMING AND SCOPE FOR THE 2026 INDEPENDENCEDAY CELEBRATIONRecommend that the City Council:a. Review the proposed 2026 Independence Day Celebration options (Table A);b. Provide direction on programming and scope (Table B); andc. Provide direction to staff regarding budget adjustments, if necessary.
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9)PRESENTATIONOFFOLLOW-UPINFORMATIONPERTINENTTODISCUSSIONOFFEBRUARY 17, 2026 REGARDING LOCAL SALES TAX MEASURESRecommend that the City Council:a. Receive follow-up information pertinent to discussion under Agenda Item 17 at meeting ofFebruary 17, 2026, concerning local transactions and use tax measures; andb. Receive and file, or if desired, discuss and provide further direction.
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A)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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B)CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1) – EXISTINGLITIGATIONCASE NAME:COALITION FOR CLEAR AIR V. CITY OF SAN FERNANDO
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C)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