San Fernando — 2026-08-03
City Council
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1) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES:a. July 27, 2026 Special CC Mtg
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10) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING CONCEPT DESIGN OPTIONS FOR THEDOWNTOWN TRASH ENCLOSURES IMPROVEMENT PROJECTRecommend that the City Council:a. Review concept designs for the Downtown Trash Enclosures Improvement Project;b. Select a desired Concept Design Option Cost Estimate, options “A” – “N”; andc. Direct staff to proceed with final design of new trash enclosures.
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11) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE COUNCILMEMBER LIAISON AND AD HOCCOMMITTEE LISTS, RECEIVE CITY COMMISSION UPDATES AND ADOPT A RESOLUTIONAPPOINTING THE CITY’S DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE DELEGATE TO THE INDEPENDENT CITIESFINANCE AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARDRecommend that the City Council:a. Review and approve updates to the Councilmember Liaison and Ad Hoc Committee ListAssignments, and receive City Commission updates;b. Create a new Cesar Chavez Memorial Site Redesign Ad Hoc Committee and appoint twoCouncilmembers to serve on the committee; andc. Adopt Resolution No. 8476 appointing the City’s delegate and alternate delegate to theIndependent Cities Finance Authority Governing Board.
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12) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO APPOINT REPRESENTATIVES TO SERVE ASCOMMISSIONERS TO THE EDUCATION, PLANNING AND PRESERVATION, ANDTRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSIONSThis item was agendized by Councilmember Sean M. Rivas.Recommend that the City Council:a. Approve Angel Zobel-Rodriguez be appointed as my representative to the EducationCommission;b. Approve Nicole Mohr be appointed as my representative to the Planning and PreservationCommission; andc. Approve Michelle Vergara be appointed as my representative to the Transportation andPublic Safety Commission.
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13) RECEIVE AND FILE A PRESENTATION BY WHITEMAN AIRPORT COALITIONThis item was agendized by Vice Mayor Patty LopezCity Council to receive and file the presentation from Vista Aviation Inc.
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14) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING BROADWAY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL2026 - CITY CO-SPONSORSHIP REQUESTThis item was agendized by Vice Mayor Patty Lopez.Broadway International Film Festival and authorize the use of the City's name and logo as anofficial co-sponsor in support of this inaugural event, recognizing its cultural, educational, andeconomic benefits to the community.
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15) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AUGUST 6 AS“EL DÍA DEL SALVADOREÑO”This item was agendized by Vice Mayor Patty Lopez.City Council to provide direction to the City Clerk to read the Resolution into the record priorto City Council consideration, and adopt the Resolution recognizing August 6 of each year as
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16) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING COORDINATION AND SUPPORT FOR THEINDEPENDENT CITIES ASSOCIATION PRESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION CEREMONYThis item was agendized by Councilmember Mary Solorio.City Council discussion to provide direction to staff to provide administrative and logisticalsupport, in coordination with the ICA Executive Team, for the planning of the IndependentCities Association Presidential Installation Ceremony.
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17) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE SAN FERNANDO POLICEDEPARTMENT AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER POLICY TO STRENGTHEN DATA PRIVACYPROTECTIONS AND ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODEThis item was agendized by Councilmember Mary Solorio.City Council discussion to provide direction to the City Manager, Chief of Police, and CityAttorney to review and amend San Fernando Police Department Policy 427.7 (Releasing ALPRData) to expressly comply with California Civil Code Sections 1798.90.55(b) and 1798.90.5(f),strengthen data privacy protections, establish clear procedures governing the release of ALPRinformation, and return the proposed policy amendments to the City Council for consideration.
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18) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO REQUEST CITY CO-SPONSORSHIP FOR A BACKPACKGIVEAWAYThis item was agendized by Councilmember Sean M. Rivas.City Council discussion to provide direction to staff to Co-Sponsor a Backpack Giveaway Eventin an effort to support, event needs of Tables, Canopys, Traffic Cones and staff needs for a 2-hour event window.
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19) DISCUSSION REGARDING CREATION OF A PATROL SYSTEM TO ADDRESS PUBLIC WORKS ANDPUBLIC SAFETY ISSUES IN THE CITYThis item was agendized by Mayor Victoria Garcia.City Council discussion to provide staff direction to create some type of patrol system toaddress public works and public safety issues in the City.
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2) CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WARRANT REGISTERRecommend that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-081 approving the Warrant Register.
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20) DISCUSSION REGARDING FLOCK CAMERASThis item was agendized by Mayor Victoria Garcia.City Council discussion to provide direction to staff regarding the Flock cameras in San Fernandoand whether we should remove them and end our contract with them.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 Fiscal Year 2026-2027City Projects and City Council Priorities, and provide direction, as appropriate.
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4) RECEIVE AND FILE COST ANALYSIS AND FUNDING OPTIONS FOR IMPORTING METROPOLITANWATER DISTRICT WATERRecommend that the City Council receive and file a cost analysis and funding options forimporting Metropolitan Water District Water.
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5) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A GRANT AGREEMENT ACCEPTING CALIFORNIA HIGHWAYPATROL CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS AND ADOPT A RESOLUTIONAPPROPRIATING THE GRANT FUNDSRecommend that the City Council:a. Approve a Grant Agreement with the California Highway Patrol (Contract No. 2553)accepting Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program funds in the amount of $188,355.56 for theperiod of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, to support Driving Under the Influence anddrug-impaired driving enforcement through sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols,officer training, public education, and the purchase of related enforcement equipment andsupplies;b. Adopt Resolution No. 8473 amending the budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to appropriatethe grant revenues and expenses; andc. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive changes and execute allrelated documents.
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6) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE RELEASE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONALPLANNING, ENVIRONMENTAL, ARCHITECTURAL, AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FORPROPOSED COMMUNITY RESILIENCY CENTERSRecommend that the City Council approve the release of a Request for Proposals forProfessional Planning, Environmental, Architectural, and Engineering Services for ProposedCommunity Resiliency Centers.
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7) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A FIRST AMENDMENT EXTENDING THE CONTRACT SERVICESAGREEMENT WITH UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES HEALTHY EARLY HEAD STARTPROGRAM TO PROVIDE SUPPORT IN SCHOOL READINESS AND QUALITY SERVICESRecommend that the City Council:a. Approve a first amendment extending the Contract Services Agreement with University ofCalifornia Los Angeles Health Early Head Start Program (Contract No. 2408(a)) toAugust 4, 2029, to provide individualized support in school readiness, health, resources,and quality services for infant, toddlers, pregnant women, and their families, free of coststo San Fernando residents and other participants; andb. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive changes and executeall related documents.
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8) CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 SALARY PLANAMENDING THE SALARY RANGE FOR POLICE OFFICER, POLICE CADET, AND POLICE RESERVEOFFICER POSITIONSRecommend that the City Council:a. Adopt Resolution No. 8477 amending portions of the Resolution No. 8462, amending thesalary plan and range for Police Officer, Police Cadet, and Police Reserve Officer positions;andb. Authorize the City Manager to make non-substantive corrections and execute all relateddocuments.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
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9) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS APPROVING CONTRACTS FORACTING AND INTERIM POLICE CHIEF APPOINTMENTS; AND APPROVE RELEASE OF A REQUESTFOR PROPOSALS FOR EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE POLICECHIEF POSITIONRecommend that the City Council:a. Adopt Resolution No. 8474 ratifying contract for appointment of John Perez as Acting PoliceChief (Contract No. 2556);b. Adopt Resolution No. 8475 approving contract for appointment of Anthony Miranda asInterim Police Chief (Contract No. 2557);c. Approve Release of a Request for Proposals for Executive Recruitment Professional Servicesfor Police Chief Position; andd. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive changes and execute allrelated documents.
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A) PRESENTATION AND UPDATE FROM METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT BOARD CHAIR ADANORTEGADECORUM AND ORDERThe City Council, elected by the public, must be free to discuss issues confronting the City in anorderly environment. Members of the public attending City Council meetings shall observe the samerules of order and decorum applicable to the City Council (SF Procedural Manual). Any person makingimpertinent derogatory or slanderous remarks or who becomes boisterous while addressing the CityCouncil or while attending the City Council meeting, may be removed from the room if the PresidingOfficer so directs the sergeant-at-arms and such person may be barred from further audience beforethe City Council.PUBLIC STATEMENTSMembers of the public may provide comments in person in the City Council Chambers during thePublic Comments section of the Agenda by submitting a comment card to the City Clerk.Members of the public may submit comments by email to cityclerk@sanfernando.gov no later than12:00 p.m. the day of the meeting to ensure distribution to the City Council and made part of theofficial public record of the meeting.Members of the public may provide a live public comment by calling in between 6:00 p.m. and 6:15p.m. CALL-IN INFORMATION: Telephone Number: (669) 900-6833; Meeting ID: 833 6022 0211;Passcode: 924965CONSENT CALENDARItems on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be disposed of by a single motion toadopt staff recommendation. If the City Council wishes to discuss any item, it should first be removedfrom the Consent Calendar.
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B) CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1) – EXISTINGLITIGATIONCase No.: 2:24-CV-06321-CBM-JPR
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C) CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (D)(4) - INITIATION OFLITIGATIONOne (1) matter