San Fernando — 2026-03-16
City Council
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1)CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES:a. February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Meeting
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10) INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION OF THE 2025 CITY CRIME STATISTICS AND UPDATES OFPOLICE ACTIVITY, OPERATIONS, AND ACCOMPLISHMENTSRecommend that the City Council receive and file a presentation of the 2025 City CrimeStatistics and Police Department Updates.
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11) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING THE CITY’S TWO METROPOLITAN TRANSITAUTHORITY-FUNDED TROLLEY BUSESRecommend that the City Council discuss and provide direction to staff regarding the preferredoption for the City’s two Metropolitan Transit Authority-funded trolley buses.
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12) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO OBTAIN CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION ON THEPROGRAMMING AND SCOPE FOR THE 2026 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONRecommend that the City Council provide direction to staff regarding the preferred date, droneshow size, and location for the 2026 Independence Day Celebration.
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13) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE ANDOPERATIONS YARD – FACILITY CONDITIONS REVIEW AND NEXT STEPS (TABLED FROM THEMARCH 2, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING)This 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 REGARDING THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS TORCH RUN (TABLED FROM THE MARCH 2,2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING)This 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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15) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO AUTHORIZE USE OF CITY LOGO, CO-SPONSORSHIP,AND SOCIAL MEDIA PROMOTION FOR THE CESAR CHAVEZ MARCH FOR JUSTICE (TABLEDFROM THE MARCH 2, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING)This 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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16) DISCUSSION, UPDATES, AND AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH A FARMER’S MARKET INSAN FERNANDO (TABLED FROM THE MARCH 2, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING)This 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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17) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A WAIVER OF APPLICATION OF THE CITYRECOGNITION REQUESTS POLICY ESTABLISHED UNDER RESOLUTION NO. 8378 IN LIGHT OFSPECIAL CASE-SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, AND APPROVE PROCLAMATION HONORING THELIFE OF BELINDA BARRAGANRecommend that the City Council approve a Waiver of Application of the City RecognitionRequests Policy Established Under Resolution No. 8378 in light of special case-specificcircumstances and concurrently approve a Proclamation Honoring the Life of Belinda Barragan
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18) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A WAIVER OF APPLICATION OF THE CITYRECOGNITION REQUESTS POLICY ESTABLISHED UNDER RESOLUTION NO. 8378 IN LIGHT OFSPECIAL CASE-SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, AND APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZINGNANCY C. AVERYThis item was agendized by Councilmember Mary Mendoza.City Council discussion to approve a Waiver of Application of the City Recognition RequestsPolicy to present a Proclamation recognizing Nancy C. Avery for her historic achievements andlasting contributions to the San Fernando Valley region, and concurrently approve aProclamation Recognizing Nancy C. Avery.
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19) PRESENTATION BY DR. MERILLIS MCCLURRY SCOTT ON THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OFSTRENGTH UNITEDThis item was agendized by Councilmember Mary Mendoza.City Council to receive and file the presentation by Dr. Merillis McClurry Scott, regarding theprograms and services provided by Strength United.
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2)CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WARRANT REGISTERRecommend that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-032 approving the Warrant Register.
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20) DISCUSSION REGARDING CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES AND TIMELINES FOR ITEMS THE CITYCOUNCIL WOULD LIKE COMPLETED BY APPROXIMATELY JUNE 30This item was agendized by Mayor Joel Fajardo.City Council to provide direction to staff regarding any priority items the City Council would likestaff to pursue or attempt to complete by approximately the end of the fiscal year.
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21) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING A CITY RECOGNITION OF WELCOME HOMEVIETNAM VETERANS DAYThis item was agendized by Vice Mayor Victoria Garcia.City Council discussion to provide staff direction to recognize March 30 of each year asWelcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day and to commemorate the day and the veterans thisyear.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 ACCEPT PROJECT COMPLETION AND AUTHORIZE THE RECORDATION OFA NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE LAS PALMAS PARK HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIRCONDITIONING PROJECTRecommend that the City Council:a. Accept the improvements as constructed by Carrier Corporation for the Las Palmas Heating,Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Project and consider the work completed; andb. Authorize the issuance and filing of a Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles CountyOffice of the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
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5)CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR ANADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST AND ACCOUNTING & TREASURER ASSISTANT; ADOPT ARESOLUTION AMENDING THE SALARY PLAN; AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THETABLE OF ORGANIZATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026Recommend that the City Council:a. Adopt Resolution No. 8439 approving the job specifications for an Administrative Analystand an Accounting & Treasury Assistant;b. Adopt Resolution No. 8440 amending the Salary Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026;c. Adopt Resolution No. 8441 amending the Table of Organization for Fiscal Year 2025-2026;andd. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive changes and execute allrelated documents.
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6)CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE CO-SPONSORSHIP AND USE OF THE CITY SEAL FOR THEAMERICAN RED CROSS HOME FIRE CAMPAIGN, AND REQUEST TO WAIVE FACILITY PERMITFEESRecommend that the City Council:a. Approve Co-Sponsorship of the American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign; andb. Approve the use of the City seal on print material and social media pursuant to CityCouncil Ordinance No. 1724; andc. Waive fees for use of City facilities for co-sponsored events, with City Manager approval.
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7)CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE ACCESS TO CAPITAL PROGRAM GUIDELINESRecommend that the City Council approve program guidelines for the administration of anAccess to Capital program.
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8)SECOND READING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 1739 APPROVING A MILITARYUSE EQUIPMENT POLICY GOVERNING THE USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT, AS REQUIRED BYASSEMBLY BILL 481Recommend that the City Council approve for second reading, in title only, and waive furtherreading the adoption of Ordinance No. 1739 titled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the Cityof San Fernando, California, adopting a Military Equipment Policy governing the use of militaryequipment pursuant to Assembly Bill 481.PUBLIC HEARING
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9)A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CRITERIA FORMEMBERSHIP ON VARIOUS CITY COMMISSIONS BY REMOVING THE REQUIREMENT THATMEMBERS BE REGISTERED VOTERS OF THE CITYRecommend that the City Council:a. Conduct a Public Hearing; andb. Pending public input, introduce for first reading, in title only, and waive further reading ofOrdinance No. 1740 titled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Fernando,California, amending the criteria for membership on various City Commissions by removingthe requirement that members be registered voters of the City where such status is notmandated by State or Federal Law.”ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
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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