San Fernando — 2026-04-06

City Council

#1 Item
1)CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WARRANT REGISTERRecommend that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-041 approving the Warrant Register.
#10 Item
10) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION UPDATING THE CITY COUNCILPROCEDURAL MANUALRecommend that the City Council:a. Adopt Resolution No. 8421 approving the redline edits to the City Council ProceduralManual; andb. Provide staff with direction, as applicable.
#11 Item
11) RECEIVE AND FILE PRESENTATION ON THE SAN FERNANDO POLICE DEPARTMENT’S THREE-YEAR ORGANIZATIONAL ASSESSMENT IMPLEMENTATION “ACTION” PLANRecommend that the City Council:a. Receive and file a presentation on the San Fernando Police Department’s Three-YearOrganizational Assessment Implementation “Action” Plan; andb. Provide direction, as necessary.
#12 Item
12) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING THE ALL-CITIES VIGIL TO HONOR LIVES LOSTIN FEDERAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT INCIDENTSRecommend that the City Council:a. Discuss the planning of an All-Cities Vigil to Honor Lives Lost in Federal ImmigrationEnforcement Incidents;b. Provide direction on coordinating the City-led Vigil; andc. Adopt Resolution No. 8445 amending the budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 to appropriatefunds from the General Fund reserves to coordinate event.
#13 Item
13) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDINGWITH IGNITE THE LIGHT OF HOPE FOUNDATION FOR FOOD DISTRIBUTIONSRecommend that the City Council:a. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Ignite the Light of Hope Foundation(Contract No. 2476) to continue food distributions through an amended scope and toprovide related fundraising support; andb. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive changes and executethe Agreement; orc. Provide staff alternative direction.
#14 Item
14) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING THE SAFE & BEAUTIFUL SAN FERNANDOWORK PLANRecommend that the City Council:a. Receive and file a presentation on projected work and costs for the Safe & Beautiful SanFernando Work Plan; andb. Provide other direction, as necessary.
#15 Item
15) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE ANDOPERATIONS YARD – FACILITY CONDITIONS REVIEW AND NEXT STEPS (TABLED FROM THEMARCH 16, 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.
#16 Item
16) DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CITY’S FORMER AGREEMENT RELATED TO DISTRICT B IN THEDOWNTOWN MALL AREAThis item was agendized by Mayor Joel Fajardo.City Council to receive and file the report and provide direction to staff as appropriate, and takeany related action, including adoption of a resolution if deemed necessary.
#17 Item
17) CONTINUED DISCUSSION REGARDING CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES AND TIMELINES FOR ITEMSTHE CITY COUNCIL 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.
#18 Item
18) DISCUSSION REGARDING SAN FERNANDO CHILDREN’S DAY 2026This item was agendized by Councilmember Patty Lopez.City Council discussion to approve the event, designate the City as a co-sponsor, and authorizeuse of the City logo for promotional purposes.
#19 Item
19) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO PROCLAIM APRIL 2026 AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTIONMONTHThis item was agendized by Councilmember Patty Lopez.City Council discussion to direct staff to read the resolution into the record and request theCouncil’s vote for adoption.
#2 Item
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.
#20 Item
20) DISCUSSION REGARDING THE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT FOR THE CITY OFSAN FERNANDOThis item was agendized by Councilmember Patty Lopez.City Council discussion to direct the City Attorney to draft a formal resolution or ordinancereflecting this framework and present it for City Council consideration at the next meeting.
#21 Item
21) DISCUSSION REGARDING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR OLDER ADULTS (SENIORWORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT)This item was agendized by Councilmember Patty Lopez.City Council discussion to direct staff to explore programs, partnerships, and policies thatsupport job opportunities for older adults.
#22 Item
22) DISCUSSION REGARDING ADVOCATING FOR CONGRESSIONAL ACTION TO STRENGTHENINVESTIGATIONS INTO ABUSE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDRENThis item was agendized by Councilmember Patty Lopez.City Council discussion to direct staff to draft and formal submission of a joint advocacy letterto California’s congressional delegation, including Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla, as well asmembers of the U.S. House of Representatives, urging immediate action to strengthen theinvestigation, prevention, and prosecution of abuse against women and children. This effortshould also include collaboration with local agencies, community organizations, and advocacygroups to support awareness, prevention, and reporting initiatives, ensuring a coordinated andeffective response that prioritizes victim protection and accountability.
#23 Item
23) DISCUSSION REGARDING IMPROVEMENTS IN PARKING & BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA BThis item was agendized by Vice Mayor Victoria Garcia.City Council discussion to provide staff direction for: Decorations for America's 250th birthdayin Parking & Business Improvement Area B, Installing a directory in Parking & BusinessImprovement Area B, and Direction that the (A) promotion of retail activities; (B) providingmusic; (C) promotion of public events; and (D) decoration of public places in Parking & BusinessImprovement Area B will come from Parking & Business Improvement Area B funds.STAFF COMMUNICATION INCLUDING COMMISSION UPDATESGENERAL CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND LIAISON UPDATES
#3 Item
3)CONSIDERATION TO AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THEDEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL FOR THE UNDER-AGE ALCOHOLPURCHASE PREVENTION PROGRAMRecommend that the City Council authorize the preparation and submittal of a grantapplication to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control in an amount up to $100,000 tosupport the San Fernando Police Department’s Under-Age Alcohol Purchase PreventionProgram.
#4 Item
4)CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH R3CONSULTING GROUP FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICESRecommend that the City Council:a. Award a Professional Services Agreement to R3 Consulting Group, Inc. (Contract No. 2493)for solid waste management consulting services, in an amount not to exceed $174,970;b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive changes and executethe Agreement; andc. Adopt Resolution No. 8447 amending the budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 toappropriate funds from the General Fund reserves for solid waste management consultingservices.
#5 Item
5)CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE CO-SPONSORSHIP OF THE PUEBLO Y SALUD SAFE AND SOBERGRADUATION TOWNHALL MEETING, AND REQUEST TO WAIVE FACILITY USE FEESRecommend that the City Council:a. Approve Co-Sponsorship of the Pueblo y Salud Safe and Sober Graduation TownhallMeeting tentatively scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Recreation Park;b. Approve the use of the City seal on the print material and social media pursuant to CityCouncil Ordinance No. 1724;c. Waive facility use fees for the use of Recreation Park for co-sponsored events, with CityManager approval; andd. Authorize the participation in, and use of the City seal, for future Pueblo y Salud Safe andSober Graduation Townhall Meetings held in the City with City Manager approval.
#6 Item
6)CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION RENAMING CESAR CHAVEZ DAY ON MARCH 31IN THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO TO FARMWORKERS DAY, HONORING THE HARD WORK ANDESSENTIAL ROLE OF FARMWORKERS IN PRODUCING THE NATION’S FOOD, LABOR RIGHTSMOVEMENT, AND EFFORTS TO IMPROVE WAGES AND WORKING CONDITIONSRecommend that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8442 approving renaming Cesar ChavezDay in the City of San Fernando to Farmworkers Day, recognized annually on March 31.PUBLIC HEARING
#7 Item
7)A CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THECRITERIA FOR MEMBERSHIP ON VARIOUS CITY COMMISSIONS BY REMOVING THEREQUIREMENT THAT MEMBERS 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.”
#8 Item
8)A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PROPOSEDCLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN AND GENERAL PLAN UPDATE TO THE OPEN SPACE,CONSERVATION, PARKS, AND RECREATION ELEMENT AND MOBILITY ELEMENT, ANDAPPROVE THE ASSOCIATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT DOCUMENTATIONRecommend that the City Council:a. Conduct a Public Hearing;b. Pending public testimony, adopt Resolution No. 8443 approving the Proposed City’s ClimateAction and Resilience Plan and General Plan Update to the Open Space, Conservation,Parks, and Recreation Element and Mobility Element; andc. Approve the California Environmental Quality Act determination.
#9 Item
9)A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCKGRANT FUNDING FOR PROPOSED PROJECTS AS PART OF THE CITY CONSOLIDATEDALLOCATION ACTION PLAN FOR THE 52ND PROGRAM YEAR FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR2026-2027Recommend that the City Council:a. Conduct a Public Hearing;b. Pending public testimony, adopt Resolution No. 8444 approving the CommunityDevelopment Block Grant Funding for Proposed Projects as part of the City ConsolidatedAllocation Action Plan for the 52nd Program Year Funds for Fiscal Year 2026-2027; andc. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to submit documentation conveying the CityCouncil’s Resolution to the Los Angeles County Community Development Authority (LACDA)for approval.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
#A Presentation
A)CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(2) AND54956.9(E)(1) - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION:One (1) matter
#B Presentation
B)CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.9 (D)(1) – EXISTINGLITIGATION:CASE NAME:MUNOZ DE BERDUGO V CITY OF SAN FERNANDOCASE NO:CASE 24CHCV01885
#C Presentation
C)CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1) – EXISTINGLITIGATION:CASE NAME:COALITION FOR CLEAN AIR V. CITY OF SAN FERNANDO