San Fernando — 2026-07-20
City Council
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1) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES:a. June 8, 2026 Special CC Mtg b. June 15, 2026 Special & Regular Mtg
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10) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDINGWITH EMPRENDE TO PRODUCE A CHRISTMAS PARADE IN COORDINATION WITH THE CITY’SANNUAL TREE LIGHTING EVENT AND TO REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR RELATED PARADEEXPENSESRecommend that the City Council:a. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with EMPRENDE (Contract No. 2545) toproduce a Christmas Parade in coordination with the City’s Annual Tree Lighting Event, andto reimburse the City for all expenses related to the parade up to $37,718;b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive changes and executethe agreement; andc. Provide staff direction regarding the sponsorship solicitation.
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11) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE SCHEDULE, LOCATION, AND APPOINT CITYCOUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES FOR FUTURE PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA BDISTRICT OUTREACH MEETINGSRecommend that the City Council:a. Discuss and approve updated schedule, locations, and appoint City Council representativesfor future Parking and Business Improvement Area B District outreach meetings; andb. Provide staff direction, as applicable.
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12) RECEIVE AND FILE A PRESENTATION ON THE SAN FERNANDO POLICE DEPARTMENT’STHREE-YEAR ORGANIZATIONAL ACTION PLANRecommend that the City Council:a. Receive and file a presentation on the San Fernando Police Department’s Three-YearOrganizational Action Plan; andb. Provide direction, as necessary.
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13) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH ANDENGAGEMENT PLAN TO REIMAGINE THE CESAR CHAVEZ MEMORIAL SITERecommend that the City Council:a. Approve the Community Outreach and Engagement Plan to conduct communityengagement efforts for reimagination of the César Chávez Memorial Site; andb. Provide direction, as applicable.
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14) DISCUSSION REGARDING OFFICE 133 COUNCILMEMBER WORKSPACE IMPROVEMENTS(TABLED FROM THE JUNE 29, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING)This item was agendized by Vice Mayor Patty Lopez.City Council discussion to direct staff to provide essential office appliances, including amicrowave, coffee maker, and refrigerator, in Office 133 to support Councilmembers andimprove the functionality of the office as a workspace and meeting area.
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15) DISCUSSION REGARDING CITY EVENT PERMITTING AND FACILITY RESERVATION PROCESS(TABLED FROM THE JUNE 29, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING)This item was agendized by Vice Mayor Patty Lopez.City Council discussion to direct staff to establish a clear and efficient process for eventapplications and facility reservations. The process should include a defined timeline foracknowledging receipt of applications, confirming facility availability, reviewing requests in atimely manner, and providing applicants with approval or denial decisions within a specifiedtimeframe. Staff responsibilities and points of contact should also be clearly identified toensure consistent communication and customer service.
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16) DISCUSSION ON RECENT IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY AND COMMUNITYSUPPORT FOR IMMIGRANT FAMILIESThis item was agendized by Vice Mayor Patty Lopez.City Council discussion to receive a report from City staff regarding available communityresources and current coordination efforts; discuss potential City initiatives to assist impactedfamilies; identify opportunities for collaboration with community based organizations and legalservice providers; and provide direction to staff on any appropriate follow up actions, outreachefforts, or future reports for City Council consideration.
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17) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION ANDCLEANUP OF THE BANK OF AMERICA PARKING LOT BUSINESS AREAThis item was agendized by Vice Mayor Patty Lopez.City Council discussion to provide direction to staff to launch a series of community cleanupinitiatives in our commercial mall. By working together with local businesses, residents,volunteers, and community organizations, we can improve cleanliness, public health, safety,and the overall appearance of our business corridors while fostering community pride andrevitalization.
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18) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COMPLIANCE ANDCOMMUNITY SAFETY REPORTThis item was agendized by Vice Mayor Patty Lopez.City Council discussion to provide direction to staff to prepare and present a comprehensiveregulatory oversight, inspection schedules, compliance status, emergency response protocols,and recommendations to enhance public safety and community awareness.STAFF COMMUNICATION INCLUDING COMMISSION UPDATESGENERAL CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND LIAISON UPDATES
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2) CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WARRANT REGISTERRecommend that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-072 approving the Warrant Register.
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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 Fiscal Year 2026-2027City Projects and City Council Priorities, and provide direction, as appropriate.
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4) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE RELEASE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR SOLID WASTEMANAGEMENT COLLECTION SERVICESRecommend that the City Council approve the release of a Request for Proposals for SolidWaste Management Collection Services to solicit proposals from qualified firms to providegarbage, recyclable material, and organic waste collection services for the City.
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5) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A NON-EXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH IMPACTTENNIS INITIATIVE FOR TENNIS PROGRAMMING AT PIONEER PARKRecommend that the City Council:a. Approve a Non-Exclusive License Agreement with Impact Tennis Initiative (Contract No.2543) for tennis programming at Pioneer Park; andb. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive edits and execute theagreement.
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6) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A NON-EXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH SANFERNANDO NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE FOR THE USE OF BASEBALL FIELDS AND CONCESSIONSTAND FOR YOUTH BASEBALL PROGRAMMING AT PIONEER PARKRecommend that the City Council:a. Approve a Non-Exclusive License Agreement with San Fernando National Little League(Contract 2544) for the Use of Baseball Fields and Concession Stand for Youth BaseballProgramming at Pioneer Park; andb. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive edits and execute theagreement.
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7) CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OFADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/CITY TREASURER, SENIOR ACCOUNTANT, OR DESIGNEE TOINVEST SURPLUS FUNDSRecommend that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8471 authorizing the Director ofAdministrative Services/City Treasurer, Senior Accountant or designee to invest surplus funds.
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8) CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ANNUAL INVESTMENT POLICYFOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027Recommend that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8472 approving the annual InvestmentPolicy for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
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9) CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT UNITED STATES OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS’ BUREAU OFJUSTICE ASSISTANCE FISCAL YEAR 2025 PATRICK LEAHY BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIPPROGRAM GRANT FUNDS TO REIMBURSE FIFTY PERCENT OF THE COST OF BALLISTIC VESTSFOR POLICE OFFICERS; AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AMEND FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027ADOPTED BUDGETRecommend that the City Council:a. Accept the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance Fiscal Year2025 Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program grant funds in the amount of$16,611.15 to reimburse 50% of the cost for ballistic vests purchased for Police Departmentsworn and reserve personnel;b. Adopt Resolution No. 8470 amending the budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to appropriatethe grant revenues and expenditures; andc. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all related documents.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
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A) CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1) - EXISTINGLITIGATIONCase No.: 2:24-cv-06321-CBM-JPR
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B) CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1) – EXISTINGLITIGATIONCase No.: ADJ17283123
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C) CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1) - EXISTINGLITIGATIONLACSC Case No.: 25STCP02636