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23) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO REVIEW DECORATIVE LIGHTING IN THE DOWNTOWN
MALL AREA AND ITS IMPACT ON LOCAL BUSINESSES
This item was agendized by Councilmember Mary Solorio.
City Council discussion to provide staff direction to collect and summarize feedback from
Downtown Mall businesses regarding the perceived impact of decorative lighting, evaluate
available data related to foot traffic, sales trends, and business activity before and after
installation, where feasible, identify qualitative and quantitative indicators of success or areas
for improvement, and report back to the City Council with findings and recommendations
regarding the continued use, expansion, or refinement of decorative lighting in the Downtown
Mall area.
STAFF COMMUNICATION INCLUDING COMMISSION UPDATES
GENERAL CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND LIAISON UPDATES |
January 05, 2026
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San Fernando
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22) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION ON THE PROCESS FOR REQUESTING AND HOSTING
EVENTS IN THE CITY
This item was agendized by Councilmember Mary Mendoza.
City Council discussion to provide direction to staff. |
January 05, 2026
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San Fernando
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#22
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21) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO ASSESS THE TURF RESTORATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY
CONDITIONS AT SAN FERNANDO RECREATION PARK FOLLOWING INFILTRATION SYSTEM
INSTALLATION (2023)
This item was agendized by Councilmember Mary Solorio.
City Council discussion to provide staff direction to conduct an immediate assessment of turf
restoration progress and safety hazards, identify corrective measures, including potential
removal or mitigation of netting that poses a tripping risk, develop a clear timeline and action
plan for restoring healthy grass coverage, and report back to the City Council with findings,
options, and recommended next steps to ensure the park meets safety and community-use
expectations. |
January 05, 2026
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San Fernando
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#21
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20) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO REVIEW FOOD TRUCK VENDOR EVENTS (“FOODZILLA”)
AND THEIR ECONOMIC IMPACT ON NEARBY LOCAL RESTAURANTS
This item was agendized by Councilmember Mary Solorio.
City Council discussion to provide staff direction to summarize and present feedback collected
from nearby restaurant owners, analyze economic and operational impacts associated with
Foodzilla events, explore potential strategies such as scheduling adjustments, geographic
buffers, restaurant participation opportunities, or policy refinements, and return to Council
with recommendations that support both community engagement and the sustainability of
local brick-and-mortar restaurants. |
January 05, 2026
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San Fernando
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#20
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19) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF THE CELEBRATION DISTRICT CHARTER: MERCHANT-
LED GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK FOR AREA B
This item was agendized by Councilmember Mary Solorio.
City Council discussion and consideration to introduce the Celebration District Charter to the
City Council, initiate a formal review and feedback process, and establish a clear path toward
potential implementation in early 2026. |
January 05, 2026
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San Fernando
City Council
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#19
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18) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION ON HOSTING AN EDUCATIONAL BUSINESS FORUM ON
RECENT BUSINESS LAWS AND RELATED TOPICS
This item was agendized by Mayor Joel Fajardo.
City Council discussion to provide staff with direction regarding the planning and
co-sponsorship of an educational business forum, including authorization for use of the City
seal, if appropriate. |
January 05, 2026
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San Fernando
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#18
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17) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING THE REQUEST TO AGENDIZE AN ITEM FOR
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION FORM
This item was agendized by Vice Mayor Victoria Garcia.
City Council discussion and consideration to add a section on the Request to Agendize an Item
for City Council Discussion/Consideration Form that delineates which City Council priority the
item falls under and which budget item the item falls under. |
January 05, 2026
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San Fernando
City Council
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#17
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16) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS AND
PREVENTION EVENT FOR THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO
This item was agendized by Vice Mayor Victoria Garcia.
City Council discussion and consideration to approve a co-sponsorship of a human trafficking
awareness and prevention presentation on January 29, 2026, with a possible follow-up date,
for our community, including an emphasis on how to protect children, especially with online
safety, that will be hosted by ZOE International. This co-sponsorship would allow us to use
Council Chambers for the presentation, allow our Police Department to participate more
robustly, and allow the City to promote the event. |
January 05, 2026
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San Fernando
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#16
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15) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS, AD
HOC COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS, APPOINT A CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR TO THE DISASTER
COUNCIL, AND APPOINT A VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE DELEGATE FOR THE
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS 2026 ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY
MEETING
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Review and approve the City Council Liaison and Ad Hoc Committee Assignments;
b. Appoint a Chair and Vice Chair to serve on the Disaster Council to serve until their
successors are appointed; and
c. Appoint a Voting Delegate and Alternate Delegate to Southern California Council of
Governments 2026 Annual General Assembly Meeting. |
January 05, 2026
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San Fernando
City Council
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#15
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14) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING CONCEPT DESIGN OPTIONS FOR THE
DOWNTOWN TRASH ENCLOSURES IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Review three concept design options for the Downtown Trash Enclosures Improvement
Project;
b. Approve Option No. 1 – Spanish/Mission Revival Style to proceed with final design; and
c. Provide direction, as applicable. |
January 05, 2026
LA County
San Fernando
City Council
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#14
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