San Fernando City Council
January 6, 2025

Special Event
Another important component of the new MOU is its approach to event management in the Mall Association area. Events like the San Fernando Outdoor Market, originally established during the COVID-19 pandemic to support outdoor business operations, have become a cornerstone for the community. The Outdoor market is organized and managed by the Mall Association Board and the City provides street closures at no cost to support outdoor services during the pandemic. The new MOU will formalize responsibilities for organizing such events, including costs related to street closures, traffic control, and public safety personnel.

Responsibilities
The revised MOU will also outline specific responsibilities for both the City and the Mall Association. For the City, this includes:

1. Reimbursement: The City will reimburse the Mall Association for eligible costs related to events and promotional activities in the district, subject to the availability of District tax funds and compliance with the MOU.

2. Payment Timelines: Payments will be processed within 45 days of receiving expense reports, provided sufficient funds are available.

3. Tax Revenue Estimates: Annually project tax revenues from businesses in the district.

4. Administrative Costs: Deduct a percentage of tax revenue for administrative expenses.

Mall Association’s responsibilities include:

1. Activity Reimbursement: Seek reimbursement only for eligible, non-fundraising activities that promote businesses in the district.

2. Annual Work Plan: Submit an annual Work Plan with clear goals, event schedules, project plans, and budgets.

3. Financial Reporting: Provide semiannual Income and Expense Statements and an Annual Financial Report.

4. Audits and Records: Maintain proper accounting systems and retain records for audit purposes.

5. General Meetings: Notify the City of general membership meetings and allow City representatives to attend.

Ultimately, a new MOU will be created to develop a stronger partnership between the City and the Mall Association, leveraging the Mall Association collective resources and expertise to create a vibrant, thriving downtown. By incorporating clear guidelines, updated policies, and contemporary best practices, the MOU will serve as an important tool for aligning efforts, mitigating potential conflicts, and driving sustainable economic growth in the Downtown Mall area. To advance this initiative, staff recommends that the City Council appoint the Economic Development/Downtown Master Plan Ad Hoc Committee to work collaboratively with City staff and the Mall Association Board in drafting the new MOU. This partnership will ensure that the January 6, 2025 Special & Regular Meeting Page 718 of 814 Discussion and Consideration Regarding an Update on the Preparation of a New Memorandum of Understanding with the Mall Association to Support and Facilitate an Effective Downtown Mall Association

updated agreement reflects the shared priorities and objectives of all stakeholders, setting the stage for a revitalized and lively downtown that benefits the entire community.

BUDGET IMPACT:

Working with the Mall Association to review the current agreement and develop recommendations to improve effectiveness of the current agreement is included in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 work program for the City Manager’s Office. Funding to provide operating, marketing, and event planning activities by the Mall Association is provided through the BID Assessment paid annually by the merchants located on the Pedestrian Mall through the Business License renewal process.

Funding to maintain and construct improvements in the Downtown parking lots and Pedestrian Mall is provided through the Parking and Maintenance Assessment paid annually by all businesses located in the Downtown area through the Business License renewal process.

The table below outlines a five-year history of revenue generated from each assessment. The Mall Maintenance Levy (authorized by Ordinance No. 973 in 1968) is recorded as revenue directly into the General Fund to offset the maintenance activities provided by City staff. 2021* 2022 2023 2024 2025
Description Actual Actual Actual Actual Estimated
Mall Maintenance Levy $29,024 $50,113 $44,090 $47,200 $45,000 Mall Association Promotional Fees $37,917 $46,413 $42,647 $41,809 $40,000 Parking Lot Maintenance $21,979 $56,007 $57,841 $59,912 $55,000 Total Assessment Funding: $88,919 $152,533 $144,579 $148,921 $140,000 Note that fees received in Fiscal Year 2020-2021 were still impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that the City Council receive an update on creating a new MOU with the Mall Association, appoint the Economic Development/Downtown Master Plan Ad Hoc Committee to work collaboratively with City staff and the Mall Association Board in drafting the new MOU, and provide direction to staff, as appropriate.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Ordinance No. 912
B. Ordinance No. 973
C. City Contract No. 768
D. Map of Mall Assessment District
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AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made this 17th day of December
1984, by and between the CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, a municipal corporation ("City"), and the MALL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, INC., a California non-profit mutual benefit corporation
("Corporation") .

RE C I TA LS:

1. On November 4, 1968, the City adopted Ordinance No.
97 3, establishing a parking and business improvement area, fixing the boundaries thereof, establishing benefit zones, classifying businesses therein, and fixing the initial rate of increase or additional levy of license tax to be imposed on the businesses in such area and zones, which ordinance became effective January 1, 1969.

2. On September 5, 1984, Mall Assessment District,
Inc., was incorporated
benefit corporation for
said District.
as a California non-profit mutual
the sole purpose of administering

3. The City desires to contract with the Corporation
to perform the work and render the services called for in purposes A, B, C and D of said Ordinance No. 973, except for the mall maintenance which is reserved to the City, and for the payment for such services.

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ATTACHMENT "C"
January 6, 2025 Special & Regular Meeting Page 746 of 814 NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and
promises hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto do agree as follows:

1. The City hereby hires and retains Corporation to
render and perform and Corporation covenants agrees to render and perform for the consideration herein specified the work and services herein set forth.

2. Corporation agrees to render all services, perform
all work, and bear all expenses within the limits of the funds paid it therefor by the City to carry out the following purposes:
(a) Purpose A of Section 9 of Ordinance No. 97 3,
except for the cleaning and maintenance of the
San Fernando Road Pedestrian Mall.
(b) Purpose B of Section 9 of Ordinance No. 973.
(c) Purpose C of Section 9 of Ordinance No. 973.
(d) Purpose D of Section 9 of Ordinance No. 973.

3. The area within which Corporation agrees to render
the service and perform the work for the City is Parking and Business Improvement Area B of the City of San Fernando, more particularly described and delineated in Section 7 of
Ordinance No. 973.

4. The City Council shall cause to be prepared not
later than the 15th day of March of each year an estimate of all proceeds of the additional tax revenue to be realized each year from the rate of increase or additional levy of or -2-
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After first
resolution of
set forth
deducting
the City
in Section 12 of said ordinance.
an amount to be determined by
Council to cover the costs of
collection and deducting those proceeds realized from
additional levy to the business license tax under paragraph 12(A)(l)(e) of Ordinance No. 973 (for maintenance of the pedestrian mall), the balance of the proceeds realized from the increase or additional levy of or to the business license tax under Ordinance No. 97 3 for each of the purposes set forth in Section 3 above, shall be budgeted for payment to Corporation for rendering the service and performing the work required for each of said purposes within said area.

5. Corporation, prior to November 15th of each
calendar year, shall submit to the City Council for its approval a program and budget for the expenditure of the funds to be received by it for each of those purposes listed in Section 3 above, said budget to cover the period of
January 1st to December 31st of the following year.

6. Whenever the City allocates to Corporation sums of
money or otherwise from time to time appropriates or pays any money to Corporation for the work and services to be
performed hereunder, all such payments, except as otherwise specified, at the time said payments are made, shall be and are hereby agreed to be in consideration of the services -3-
January 6, 2025 Special & Regular Meeting Page 748 of 814 rendered by Corporation on behalf of the City specified in this Agreement. The consideration to be paid hereunder for the work performed and services rendered by Corporation shall be paid by the City to Corporation or the vendor contracting with Corporation within thirty (30) days following the month during which said work was performed and services were
rendered unless otherwise ordered by the City Council, and all such payments shall be subject to the following
conditions:
(a) All payments are to be made upon a claim or
demand presented, audited, and paid as in the case of
other claims against the City as provided by law.
(b) When such allocations or payments are made,
Corporation shall, on or before the 1st day of January
and the first day of July of each calendar year, submit to the City Council a report describing its activities
for the preceding six month period, ending respectively December 31 and June 30, particularly setting forth
services rendered in connection with each of the
purposes listed in Section 3. Said report shall be
submitted within 4 5 days of the close of the reporting period.
(c) The amount allocated in the annual budget for
the expenditure of the proceeds of the increase or
additional levy of or to the business license tax under -4-
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appropriated by the City for the services to be rendered hereunder by Corporation, shall not be a fixed or
binding obligation upon the City to continuously
thereafter pay the Corporation said sum, but shall be
dependent upon the filing of proper claims and reports
evidencing the
subdivisions (a)
services rendered as
and (b) of this section,
required by
and shall be
further dependent upon the availability of continuing
the appropriation of the same for said purposes as
determined by the City Council and the availability of
such proceeds realized from the increase or additional
levy of or to the business license tax set forth above.

Notwithstanding the above, City shall, from time to time, advance funds to Corporation for the purpose of maintaining a cash fund, not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), to cover the current operating expenses incurred in performing those services listed in Section 3 above.

7. It is understood and agreed by and between the
parties hereto that this Agreement and all obligations
thereunder can be terminated and cancelled by either party hereto upon written notice to be given to the other at least sixty (60) days prior to the date of termination. Upon such termination, all obligations of the City hereunder shall immediately cease and terminate.
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8. Corporation may, from time
fundraising and other activities in
to time, engage in
the course of its
activities under this Agreement. Any profit realized from such activities shall be utilized by Corporation to serve those purposes listed in Section 3 above.

9. Corporation shall indemnify and hold harmless City
from and against any and all claims arising from
Corporation's activities under this Agreement, and shall further indemnify and hold harmless City from and against any and all claims arising from any breach or default in the performance of any obligation on Corporation's part to be performed under the terms of this Agreement, or arising from any negligence of Corporation, or any of Corporation's
agents, contractors, or employees, and from and against all costs, attorney's fees, expenses and liabilities incurred in the defense of any such claim or any action or proceeding brought thereon; and in case any action or proceeding be brought against City by reason of such claim, Corporation, upon notice from City, shall defend the same at Corporation's cost.

10. Corporation agrees
force and effect public
insurance with City named
to take and
liability and
as insured
maintain in full
property damage
for liability or
financial loss resulting from injuries occurring to persons or to property arising out of the services performed under -6-
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this Agreement , the amount of said insurance to be not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000 , 000 . 00) for bodily injury for any one person on account of any one inc i dent and for property damage . Corporation shall provide City with
certificates of insurance evidencing compliance with the foregoing , and such certificates shall provide for a written obligation on the part of Corporation ' s i n surance carrier to notify City in writing thirty (30) days prior to the
cancellation of or material change in the policy . If
Corporation fails to take out and maintain the aforesaid insurance , this Agreement shall terminate .

11. In the event of any dispute between the parties
h e reto involving the covenants or conditions contained in this Agreement or arising out of the subject matter of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable expenses, attorney ' s fees and costs.

IN WI TNESS WHEREOF , the parties hereto have executed
this Agreement the day a nd year first above written .

ATTEST:

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Mayor

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AGENDA REPORT
CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1204 WWW.SFCITY.ORG REVIEW: ☒ Finance Director ☒ Deputy City Manager ☒ City Manager To: Mayor Mary Mendoza and City Councilmembers
From: Nick Kimball, City Manager
By: Julia Fritz, City Clerk
Date: January 6, 2025
Subject: Discussion and Consideration to Review and Approve City Council Liaison Assignments and Ad Hoc Committee Assignments
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:
a) Review and approve the City Council Liaison and Ad Hoc Committee Assignments (Attachment “A” and “B,” respectively); and
b) Provide direction to staff as applicable.

BACKGROUND:

1. On January 3, 2024, the City Council approved the annual Councilmember Liaison Assignments and Ad Hoc Committee Assignments.

2. On May 6, 2024, the City Council approved the revised Councilmember Liaison and Ad Hoc Committee Assignments to add newly elected Councilmember Victoria Garcia to available liaison and Ad Hoc Committee assignments.

3. On December 9, 2024, the City Council proceeded with the annual reorganization for the selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor. Mary Mendoza was elected to serve as the Mayor and Mary Solorio was elected to serve as Vice Mayor, for a one-year term, or until their successors have been chosen.

January 6, 2025 Special & Regular Meeting Page 757 of 814 Discussion and Consideration to Approve City Council Liaison Assignments and Ad Hoc Committee Assignments

ANALYSIS:

Appointing Councilmembers to liaison and ad hoc committees strengthens the City’s governance by promoting communication, collaboration, and transparency. Liaisons facilitate information exchange between the City Council and external boards or agencies, ensuring alignment on key issues. Ad hoc committees focus on specific projects, enabling in-depth discussions and customized policy recommendations. These appointments help Councilmembers engage with stakeholders, address community priorities, and contribute to well-informed decision-making.

The annual reorganization ensures these roles remain effective and responsive to evolving local government needs.

Pursuant to Section 11.2 of the City Council Procedures Manual (Attachment “C”), the Mayor, with the consent of the majority of the City Council, may appoint Councilmembers to serve on liaison commissions, Ad hoc committees, and standing committees. Mayor Mendoza’s recommended City Council Liaison and Ad Hoc Committee Assignments are included as Attachments “A” and “B,” respectively.

BUDGET IMPACT:

The City Council annual updates to the liaison assignments, ad hoc and committees lists are included in the City Clerk’s regular work plan and, therefore, included in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Adopted Budget.

CONCLUSION:

It is recommended that the City Council review and approve the City Council Liaison and Ad Hoc Committee Assignments (Attachment “A” and “B,” respectively) and provide direction to staff as applicable.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. City Council Liaison Assignments
B. City Council Ad Hoc Committee Assignments
C. City Council Procedure, Section 11.2
January 6, 2025 Special & Regular Meeting Page 758 of 814 City Council Liaison Assignments
Proposed as of January, 2025

AGENCY

PURPOSE

LOCATION

DAY/TIME

FREQUENCY

APPOINTEE(S) COMMENTS

STIPEND
Y/N
$‐ if any
COI
FORM
700
1 San Fernando Downtown Mall
Merchants Association
Promotes economic developmentin the Mall area
Location: Varies
Day/Time: Varies
Frequency: Monthly
Mary Solorio
Pending Finalization ‐Memorandum ofUnderstanding with SF Mall MerchantsAssociation NN
2 City Selection Committee (L.A. County)
Purpose to appoint city
representatives to boards,commissions, and agencies asrequired by law.

Location: Varies
Day/Time: Varies
Frequency: 3 or 4 times annually
upon chairman's call
Delegate: Mary MendozaAlternate: Mary Solorio
Mayor serves as DelegateLA County City Selection Committee appoints representative to serve on applicable area
district for a 2‐yr term.

NN

2.a
City Selection Committee (L.A.County)  ‐ Library Commission ‐ Third District Contribute input to stabilizingfunding, advocate for support at local/state levels, keep abreast onevolving library needs. PromoteLibrary programs and services Location: Varies
Day/Time: Varies
Frequency: Bi‐Monthly
Mary Mendoza Appointments are to the Third Supervisorial District to the Library Commission Effective 10/17/2024 and expires 4/30/2026 .

NN
3 Valley Economic Alliance
Foster economic vitality throughstrategic public‐privatepartnerships for a sustainable economic future.

Location: Varies
Day/Time: Varies
Frequency: Monthly
Mary Solorio
Valley Economic Alliance in December, selects
representative to serve on the Board for a 1‐yrterm
NN
4 Independent Cities Association (ICA)
Focuses on public safety,
education, infrastructure,intergovernmental relationships Location: Virtual only
Day/Time: 1st Thursday, Varies
Frequency: Monthly
Delegate: Mary SolorioAlternate: Patty Lopez
Eff. 10/2/2023 Mary Solorio appointed as
Executive Board Secretary and attends bothExecutive Board and Board Member Meetings NN
5 Contract Cities Association (CCA)
Advocate for the rights of cities topractice the contracting model andto strengthen local control Location: Varies
Day/Time: Varies
Frequency: Quarterly
Delegate: Victoria GarciaAlternate: Patty Lopez NN
6 Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA)
Risk Management Joint Powers
Agreement ‐ pool resources for
liability, workers’ compensation,
property, and auto physical
damage self‐insurance programs.

Location: Varies
Day/Time: 2nd Wednesday,
Varies
Frequency: Even Numbered
Months
Delegate: Sergio IbarraAlternative: Erica MeltonSub Alternate: Nick Kimabll Eff. 2‐5‐24 Adopted Resolution appointing
Personnel Manager Segio Ibarra as Delegate.

Adoption of a new Resolution is required when
representatives are changed
NN

AGENCY/COMMITTEE
January 6, 2025 Special & Regular Meeting ATTACHMENT "A"

City Council Liaison Assignments
Proposed as of January, 2025

AGENCY

PURPOSE

LOCATION

DAY/TIME

FREQUENCY

APPOINTEE(S) COMMENTS

STIPEND
Y/N
$‐ if any
COI
FORM
700

AGENCY/COMMITTEE
7 Independent Cities Finance Authority (ICFA)
Assist public agencies to finance
the acquisition, construction,
installation and/or equipping of
public capital improvements
Location: Lynwood City Hall or
Varies
Day/Time: Varies, 12pm
Frequency: As needed
Delegate: Victoria GarciaAlternate: Joel Fajardo
Eff. 01/17/2023: Adopted Resolution No. 8205
Appointing: Joel Fajardo, Delegate and Mary
Mendoza as alternative represenatives.
(Note: changes must be adopted by resolution)
$150
$1500/Annual
Cap
Y
8 League of California Cities
Legislative advocacy supportingregulatory measures promote local decision‐making, and lobby against
policy that erodes local control.

Location: Varies
Day/Time: 3rd Thursday, 9:30am
Frequency: Bi‐Monthly & Varies
Delegate: Victoria GarciaAlternate: Mary Mendoza NN
9 San Fernando Valley Council ofGovernments (SFVCOG)
Through a Joint Powers Agreement‐ work to develop & implement subregional policies & plans
unique to the greater SFV region,
encourage inter‐governmental
cooperation and coordination ofgovernment programs
Location: Varies
Day/Time: 2nd Monday, 10am
Frequency: Quarterly
Delegate: Mary Mendoza
Alternate: Joel Fajardo
Vice Mayor Mendoza, Eff. October 2024 serves as
Board Chair NY
10 Southern California Association of
Governments (SCAG)
Provides broad base advocacy forSouthern Californians through inclusive collaboration, visionary
planning, regional advocacy,
information sharing, andpromoting best practices.

Location: SCAG Los Angeles
Day/Time: 1st Thursday, 12pm
Frequency: Monthly
1) Regional Council District
#67 Representative: Victoria
Garcia________________________2) Delegate: Victoria Garcia Alternate: TBD
SCAG requests appointments annually for:
1) Regional Council District # 67 Representative ‐
(Councilmember From either San Fernando orSanta Clarita & alternates 2 yr Terms)San Fernando Eff. 5‐4‐23 to 5‐2025 ; and ________________________________________2) A Voting Delegate & Alt. to represent at General Assembly is a Separate Designation by
Council action.2023 Voting Delegate:Nick Kimball
$150 Y
January 6, 2025 Special & Regular Meeting

City Council Liaison Assignments
Proposed as of January, 2025

AGENCY

PURPOSE

LOCATION

DAY/TIME

FREQUENCY

APPOINTEE(S) COMMENTS

STIPEND
Y/N
$‐ if any
COI
FORM
700

AGENCY/COMMITTEE
11 Southern California Association of
Governments (SCAG) ‐ CommunityEconomic
& Human Development
(CEHD) Policy Committee
Provides oversight of GrowthVisioning/Growth Forecasting processes, Regional Housing
Needs Assessment, theIntergovernmental Review effort
and the monitoring and analysis ofthe Regional Economy.

Location: SCAG Los Angeles
Day/Time: 1st Wednesday,
9:30am
Frequency: Monthly
Mary Solorio Appointed on 6/22/23‐ by SFVCOG to serve on policy committee of SCAG $150 Y 12 Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) Provide service area withadequate and reliable supplies of highquality water to meet presentand future needs
Location: 700 N. Alameda St.,
Los Angeles
Day/Time: 1st Tuesday,
12:30pm
Fre
quenc
y: Monthl
y
Adan Ortega
Appointment ‐ Adopted by City Resolution No.
2021Note: MWD re‐appointed A. Ortega to serveanother
2 yr term Eff. 1‐1‐25 to 1‐2027
YY
13 Los Angeles County Metropolitan(METRO) Transportation Authority (MTA) San Fernando Valley Service
Council
Provider of mobility options that
enable people to spend less time
traveling
Location: 6262 Van Nuys Blvd
Van Nuys
Day/Time: 1st Wednesday, 6pm
Frequency: Monthly
Pastor Rudy Trujillo
Term effective July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026 ,
seat shared among San Fernando, Burbank
&
Glendale. Elected Official ‐ not
a requirement to
serve
$100/
$2400 Annual
Cap
Y
14 Greater Los Angeles County Vector
Control District
Reduce public health vectorsbelow nuisance levels, prevent human infection associated with
mosquito‐transmitted diseases
Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA
Day/Time: 2nd Thursday, 7pm
Frequency: Monthly
Sylvia Ballin
Term of Office Optional
2 or
4‐year term:
a.
2‐year: 1/2025 to 1/2027
Elected official not required to serve
$175/City
$100/District Y
15 Upper Los Angeles River andTributaries Working Group (Mountains Recreation andConservation Authority) (ULAR) Develop a revitalization plan for
the Upper LA River, the tributaries
of the Pacoima Wash, TujungaWash, and Verdugo Wash and any additional tributary waterway
Location: 570 West Ave, Los
Angeles
Day/Time: 1st Monday, 6:30pm
Frequency: Monthly
Delegate: Mary MendozaEffective: 12‐09‐2024:

Alternate: Wendell JohnsonSub. Alternate: Victor Meza
Upon Annual CC Reorganization the appointedMayor automatically serves on board, per ULAR and Tributaries Policy
& Mayor Appoints
Alternate/Sub. Alternative
YY
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CITY COUNCIL AD HOC & STANDING COMMITTEES
PROPOSED As of January 6, 2025 City Council Meeting
Note: Definition of public meetings includes leveraging existing public meetings, such as Commission meetings, Measure A/SF Town Hall, Neighborhood Watch, Community Academy or any other regularly scheduled public meetings; and interim progress reports to be provided by the Ad hoc committee Councilmembers

AD HOC
NAME
CITY

COUNCIL

MEMBERS
SCOPE

STRATEGIC
GOAL

SUPPORTED
Food Security
Responsible Staff:

Recreation &
Community
Services
Meeting Frequency:

TBD
Vacant
Solorio
Review and gather information on the need of the community and resources currently available; provide recommendation to City Council regarding opportunities to expand healthy food access (tentative scope) Recommend Dissolve. A listing of daily food resources has been developed and is available through the BCRC. Food Security programs are currently part of the work program for the Social Services Coordinator through the BCRC.

Focus on
Community
First
Economic
Development/
Downtown Master
Plan
Responsible Staff:

Community
Development
Administration
Meeting Frequency:

At least one
community meeting
quarterly until
dissolved
Solorio
Garcia
Review information and develop recommendations to City Council for selection of a consultant and an outreach plan for the Downtown Master Plan, including review of prior economic development studies, Specific Plans, and other planning/visioning documents and their related public outreach/engagement process; and make related recommendations to City Council
Cultivating a
Stronger Local
Economy
ATTACHMENT "B"
January 6, 2025 Special & Regular Meeting Page 762 of 814

CITY COUNCIL AD HOC & STANDING COMMITTEES
PROPOSED As of January 6, 2025 City Council Meeting
Note: Definition of public meetings includes leveraging existing public meetings, such as Commission meetings, Measure A/SF Town Hall, Neighborhood Watch, Community Academy or any other regularly scheduled public meetings; and interim progress reports to be provided by the Ad hoc committee Councilmembers

San Fernando
Beautification Program
Responsible Staff:

Public Works
Recreation &
Community Services
Meeting Frequency:

At least one
community meeting
quarterly until
dissolved
Mendoza
Solorio
Review information and develop recommendations to City Council related to the beautification program concepts, including, but not limited to, identifying community clean-up project events and available city resources to provide the community with clean streets, parks, trails, public parking facilities, etc. within the City, under the direction of the City Manager; develop policy recommendations for Mural guidelines on public property, including, but not limited to, City-owned buildings, parks, utility boxes, sidewalks, medians, and other publicly owned assets. Additionally, review artist concepts and renderings for all proposed murals on public land, including the 100-year Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote Mural and Elias Rodriguez murals; and make related recommendations to City Council.

Recommend Dissolve. New Ad Hoc Committees can be created to address specific projects as the need arises.

Preserve
Beautiful
Homes and
Neighborhoods
AD HOC
NAME
CITY

COUNCIL

MEMBERS
SCOPE

STRATEGIC
GOAL

SUPPORTED
CDBG Programs
Responsible Staff:

Administration
Meeting Frequency:

At least one community
meeting quarterly until
dissolved
Solorio
Lopez
Fajardo
Review information and develop recommendations to City Council related to the City’s annual CDBG funding allocation.

Emergency
Preparedness:

Supporting the
Community
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CITY COUNCIL AD HOC & STANDING COMMITTEES
PROPOSED As of January 6, 2025 City Council Meeting
Note: Definition of public meetings includes leveraging existing public meetings, such as Commission meetings, Measure A/SF Town Hall, Neighborhood Watch, Community Academy or any other regularly scheduled public meetings; and interim progress reports to be provided by the Ad hoc committee Councilmembers

Parking Management
Master Plan
Responsible Staff:

Public Works
Meeting Frequency:

As necessary until
dissolved
Garcia
Fajardo
Review information and develop recommendations to City Council related to implementing the Parking Management Master Plan, including community outreach plan and reviewing draft recommendations by Parking Consultant.

Preserve
Beautiful Homes
and
Neighborhoods
Education Compact
Responsible Staff:

Recreation &
Community Services
Meeting Frequency:

As necessary until
dissolved
Vacant
Mendoza
Review information and develop recommendations to City Council related to implementing the Education Compact with Los Angeles Unified School District.

May work with Education Commission as part of the scope of this ad hoc.

Recommend Dissolve. Staff can provide a monthly update to the Education Commission regarding progress toward implementing the Education Compact with LAUSD. An annual update regarding the status of the Education Compact will be provided by staff as part of the Recreation and Community Services Department Budget Work Plan presentation.

Focus on
Community First
Veterans’ Banner
Recognition Program
(NEW)
Responsible Staff:

RCS
Meeting Frequency:

As necessary until
dissolved
Mendoza
Garcia
Review information and develop recommendations to City Council related to the annual Veterans’ Banner Recognition Program, including funding, accessibility, and eligibility guidelines.

Focus on
Community
First
STANDING COMMITTEES: None, as of this update.

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c. Hearing no objections, motion to close nominations
d. City Clerk conducts a roll call vote and each Councilmember announces their vote for Mayor until a Mayor is elected by majority vote e. City Clerk announces the results
Election of Vice Mayor:  (City Clerk to follow steps a‐e above)

11.2 SELECTION OF CITY COUNCIL LIAISONS AND DELEGATES
After the procedure prescribed in Section 11.1 has been completed, the Mayor, with the consent of a majority of the City Council, may appoint new City Council liaisons/delegates to the various City Committees and Commissions, or as liaison/delegate to any other organization as may be appropriate. Nothing in this Section would prohibit the Mayor, with approval of a majority of the City Council from making changes or other appointments during any other time.

12. COMMITTEES

12.1 GENERAL
The Mayor may, subject to concurrence of a majority of the City Council: (a) designate standing and ad hoc committees (collectively “Committee”); and (b) make appointments to all committees.

Each standing committee shall consist of two (2) Councilmembers.  An ad hoc committee may consist of either one or two Councilmembers.

12.2 PURPOSE
The primary purpose of each Committee is to provide a forum for the thorough vetting of matters within the committee’s subject matter jurisdiction, before they are presented to the City Council.   A secondary purpose is to provide guidance to City staff on matters within the committee’s subject matter jurisdiction, enabling staff to obtain interim guidance as they develop and refine matters for presentation to the City Council.  The objective is to eliminate, to the extent possible, those situations where the City Council is forced to deal with large and difficult issues at their meetings without any prior formal discussion or analytical input to guide staff’s work product.

Ad hoc committees shall have a clear and definite scope and will be dissolved upon completion of the scope, unless otherwise extended by the City Council with a new scope. Ad hoc committees are less formal than standing committees and are therefore not subject to the requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act.

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AGENDA REPORT
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1222 WWW.SFCITY.ORG REVIEW: ☒ Finance Director ☒ Deputy City Manager ☒ City Manager To: Mayor Mary Mendoza and Councilmembers
From: Nick Kimball, City Manager
By: Erica Melton, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Richard Padilla, City Attorney
Wendell Johnson, Director of Public Works
Victor Meza, Water Operations Manager

Date: January 6, 2025
Subject: Discussion and Consideration Regarding Continuation of Water Service Shutoffs or Implementation of an Assessment Process through the Annual Property Tax Roll for Non-Payment of Delinquent Accounts
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council discuss and provide direction regarding continuation of water service shutoffs or implementation of an assessment process through the annual property tax roll for non-payment of delinquent accounts.

BACKGROUND:

1. In September 2018, Senate Bill 998 (SB 998) was passed and signed into law. SB 998, referred to as the “Water Shutoff Protection Act,” established new and expanded protections for residential water service customers.

2. On October 13, 2023, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 3 (SB 3) which further refined and expanded residential water protections offered under SB 998.

3. On May 20, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1722 (Attachment “A”) amending Provisions of Sections 94-151 through 94-164 of Division I, Chapter 94 (Utilities), Article III (Water) of the San Fernando Municipal Code (SFMC) to comply with SB 998 and SB 3 and provided staff direction to return with a Policy on the Discontinuation of Residential Water Services for Non-Payment in July 2024.

4. On July 15, 2024, City Council approved the Policy on the Discontinuation of Residential Water Services for Non-Payment (Attachment “B”) with direction for staff to study and return at a future meeting to report on the ability of the City to collect delinquent water charges through the annual property tax roll in lieu of water shutoffs.

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ANALYSIS:

In order to secure a steady revenue stream to pay for water operations, municipal utilities employ a range of strategies to encourage and incentive the prompt payment of delinquent water charges, including the imposition of late payment fees and the issuance of disconnect notices to alert customers about potential service termination.

San Fernando operates its own water utility and bills customers on a bimonthly basis based on their water consumption. The San Fernando Municipal Code (SFMC) defines a water utility customer as the occupant of the premises (tenant) and as such is responsible for payment of water and service charges for the premises. There are exceptions to this rule in the case of master-metered apartment buildings or where the property owner provides a written statement providing for an alternative responsible party.

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City issued account penalties and service disconnections for non-payment of water charges. This process, however, was suspended in March 2020 to support customers who were experiencing financial difficulties attributable to the pandemic. As the City returns to normal, pre-pandemic operations, including discontinuing water services due to nonpayment, the City Council approved Ordinance 1722 (Attachment “A”) and related Policy on the Discontinuation of Residential Water Services for Non-Payment (Attachment “B”). The City Council additionally gave staff direction to study and report on the ability of the City to collect delinquent water charges on the annual property tax roll as an alternative to shutting off water throughout the year.

Water Service Shutoffs.

As required by, and in compliance with the requirements of, the Water Shutoff Protection Act, on July 15, 2024, City Council approved the Discontinuation of Residential Water Services for NonPayment (“City Policy”) with an effective date of January 2025. Under the City Policy, residential water service charges must be delinquent for at least sixty (60) days before the account is eligible for disconnection. Before disconnecting residential water service, the City must also provide opportunities for payment arrangements, including extensions and installment plans, to avoid undue hardships to residential customers. Special provisions are provided for residential customers with special medical and financial circumstances to avoid discontinuation of water services. As the water customer protections established under the Water Shutoff Protection Act and the City Policy only extend to residential water customers, it should be noted that nonresidential water customers (i.e. commercial businesses and industrial accounts) are not entitled to any of the alternative payment arrangements afforded to residential customers and are still bound by the more stringent pre-pandemic water shutoff rules.

Discontinuing water service is used as a last resort to incentivize payment of past-due bills after all other attempts to collect payment, such as reminders, warnings, and alternative payment arrangements, have been exhausted. The City Policy balances the importance of holding each January 6, 2025 Special & Regular Meeting Page 770 of 814 Discussion and Consideration Regarding Continuation of Water Service Shutoffs or Implementation of an Assessment Process through the Annual Tax Roll for Non-Payment of Delinquent Accounts

individual water customer accountable for their water usage with the need to avoid undue hardship to those who are struggling financially. While shutting off water can create serious health and sanitation issues, through SB 998 and SB 3, the City’s Policy seeks to mitigate many of these concerns by creating additional payment opportunities and provisions for vulnerable populations. Of the City’s 5,288 active customer accounts, water shutoff notifications averaged 125 per month with less than 40 resulting in actual disconnections prior to the pandemic. For future shutoffs in the event of prolonged account disconnection, staff will also be able to coordinate with the Community Preservation Division to ensure compliance with City regulations and the Business and Community Resource Center to provide information on available resources.

The Finance Division has also worked with a collection agency, prior to COVID, for debts that remained uncollectible.

Real Property Assessment for Delinquent Water Accounts.

While the collection of delinquent water charges via the tax roll is not common, there is statutory authority to support the approach. Pursuant to subsections (a) and (b) of Health & Safety Code Section 5471, cities (i) may prescribe, revise and collect, fees, tolls rates or other charges for services and facilities furnished by it in connection with its water system; and (ii) are empowered to prescribe, revise and collect water standby or immediate ability charges for services and facilities furnished by it in connection with its water system. Per Health & Safety Code Section 5473, cities that adopt an ordinance or resolution pursuant to Health & Safety Code Section 5471 may have such charges collected on the tax roll, subject to the preparation of an annual written report containing a description of each parcel receiving services and facilities and the amount of the charge for each affected parcel. Per Health & Safety Code Section 5473a, any entity may also choose to make the election specified in Health & Safety Code Section 5473 with respect to only delinquent charges and may do so by preparing and filing the written report, giving notice and holding a hearing only as to delinquencies.

Charges for water consumption are also classified as “property related fees and charges” within the meaning of Proposition 218, codified under Article XIIID of the California Constitution (“Prop. 218”) and the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act codified under Government Code Sections 53750 et seq. (the “Prop. 218 Act”). For a city to establish or increase a property related fee or charge, the city must conduct a public hearing that concludes with a “majority protest” vote1, the outcome of which determines whether or not the City Council may approve a new fee or charge or increase an existing fee or charge. The amount of the property-related fee or charge 1 The “majority protest” voting process differs from conventional voting in that there is no competition and counting as between “yes” votes and “no” votes. Only those who object (i.e. vote “no”) to an action are required to act.

Those who support the action are not required to do or say anything; their silence is the equivalent of approval. For a “majority protest” vote, if written protests (i.e. “no” votes) to a proposed fee or charge are submitted on behalf of a majority of the real property parcels affected by the proposed fee or charge, then the public agency may not establish or increase the fee or charge. For example, if there are 100 affected parcels and written protests are submitted for 51 of those parcels, then the city would not be able to establish the fee or charge as protests against the action were submitted for a majority of the affected parcels. Only one protest may be submitted/counted per parcel.

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may not be more than the approximate cost to the city of delivering a service or commodity and the amounts or rates proposed must be supported by a fee study. The methodology for arriving at a particular fee or charge amount or rate must also be summarized in the 45-day notice.

Majority protest proceedings in the context of water service present additional challenges because it is not uncommon for the water customer of record to be someone other than a property owner. Accordingly, when the property owner is not the person in whose name a water account is held, the 45-day notice must be sent to both the customer of record as well as the property owner and that the city must also accept written protests from both with the condition that only one written protest may be counted per real property parcel.2 Per Government Code Section 53755(a)(3) of the Prop 218 Act, if a city wishes to preserve any authority it may have to record or enforce a lien on a real property parcel to which water service is provided, the city must also mail notice to the record owner’s address shown on the last equalized assessment roll if that address is different than the billing or service address.

Legal authority notwithstanding, there is no indication that the City has ever expressly invoked or followed the procedures set of Government Code Section 54755(a)(3) which reserve the right to collect water delinquencies on the tax roll. This typically occurs when the City undertakes the “majority protest” process to establish a new fee or charge or to increase an existing one. Also, at least as to residential water service, the City will also need to provide property owners experiencing financial hardship some opportunity to at least attempt payment through the alternative payment arrangements required under the Water Shutoff Protection Act or at least make sure placement on the tax roll will not result in a termination of service.

If directed, the following steps will need to be taken to initiate the annual tax roll collection process:
• Formally Invoke Govt. Code Section 53755(a)(3): The most immediate hurdle to collecting delinquencies on the tax roll is the need for the City to expressly invoke the provisions of Government Code Section 53755(a)(3) and provide the required notice to property owners.

This is usually undertaken as part of the “majority protest” process to establish or increase fees or charges. It is also recommended that the right to collect via tax roll be reflected in the City’s Municipal Code.

• Annual Report: The City must prepare and file a report with the City Clerk describing each delinquent account and the property owner to which the account corresponds so that the delinquent sums may be placed on the annual tax roll (Health & Safety Code § 5473 and § 5473a).
2 For example, a tenant who is the water customer of record and the landlord property would both be able to submit a written protest in connection with a specific parcel but only one protest would be counted for the parcel.

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• Mail Notice: The City must send a mailed notice of the public hearing to each property owner associated with the delinquent water service account, even if the property owner is not the water customer, more than 45 days prior to the public hearing date (§ 5473.1). • Newspaper Noticing of Public Hearing: The City Clerk must notice the Public Hearing for consideration and approval by the City Council before the delinquent accounts identified in the report and the sums owed are placed on the tax roll. The notice must be published in an adjudicated newspaper of general circulation (§ 5473.1) once a week for two consecutive weeks, with at least five (5) days between publication dates.

Property owners may be given an additional opportunity to pay the delinquent sums, or set up alternative payment arrangements, prior to delinquent accounts being placed on the tax roll.

Also, at the Public Hearing, the City Council may opt to make modifications to the report if delinquencies are fully or partially resolved. If directed, this process would need to be initiated by April 2025 to allow sufficient time to meet the August 2025 deadline for inclusion in the Los Angeles County Tax Roll. Property Owners will see the delinquent accounts on their property tax bill in October 2025 with payment due by April 2026. Alternatively, the City will be awarding a contract for a Water & Sewer Rate Study. Any decisions concerning rates can be aligned with the timeline for the Los Angeles Tax Roll process.

Process Comparison.

In review of other local municipal water agencies, all agencies utilized water shutoffs. However, some opt for a combination of both approaches, using shutoffs for smaller, more immediate delinquencies, and assessments in place of collection services for larger accounts with outstanding balances over a longer period. Ultimately, the City must weigh the urgency and size of the delinquent accounts, as well as the potential impact on the community, public relations, and financial stability which can be summarized as follows:

Factor Water Shutoffs Property Tax Assessments
Speed of Collection Fast, immediate consequences. Slower, but ensures long-term collection.

Impact on Residents
Short term disruption,
especially for vulnerable
populations.

Less disruptive in the short
term, but risks long-term
property loss.

Administrative Burden
Higher short-term operational
burden (notices,
disconnections).

Requires tracking and managing
liens, but less immediate and
repetitive action needed.

Social Impact
Can harm health and sanitation,
particularly for low-income
residents.

Can lead to large,
unmanageable debt and
ultimately property loss.

Effectiveness for Debts
Effective for smaller amounts;
may not incentivize repayment
for larger delinquencies.

Effective for larger amounts;
ensures long-term collection.

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In coordination with the Public Works Water Division, the Finance Division has been diligently working to make contact with all water service customers with outstanding balances exceeding 90+ days in effort to reduce the volume of outstanding unpaid balances. Over 125 residential customers have submitted Payment Arrangement Plan Applications and 20 commercial customers received payment extensions. The Finance Division has previously extended service hours to a Saturday once a month since October 2024 from 9am – noon to assist residential customers. An additional extended Saturday service date for payment plan arrangements is being organized on January 18, 2025 in concert with the Social Service Coordinator of the Business and Community Resource Center.

As of December 30, 2024, there are 967 accounts with outstanding balances exceeding 60+ days totaling $792,302. A more detailed breakdown of balances, duration and account type are summarized in the below table:

ACCOUNT TYPE
61 – 90 DAYS

DELINQUENT
90+ DAYS

DELINQUENT
TOTAL

DELINQUENT
# $ # $ # $
Residential
Less than $500 103 17,122 355 83,127 458 100,249
Between $ 500 – 1,500 3 1,549 222 194,969 225 196,517
Greater than $1,500 0 - 197 411,086 197 411,086
Residential Total: 106 $18,671 774 $689,181 880 $ 707,852 Commercial
Less than $500 27 4,224 33 6,761 60 10,985
Between $ 500 – 1,500 2 2,051 13 11,756 15 13,806
Greater than $1,500 0 - 12 59,658 12 59,658
Commercial Total: 29 $6,275 58 $78,174 87 $84,449
TOTAL OUTSTANDING: 135 $24,946 832 $767,356 967 $792,302 Per City Council direction, prior to initiating water service shutoffs through the City Policy which became effective January 1, 2025, staff has returned this item for further discussion and consideration of an assessment process through the annual tax roll as an alternative approach for collecting delinquent water account charges.

BUDGET IMPACT:

The Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Adopted Budget includes $5.4 million in Water Fund revenue for the sale of water. Additional revenue should be expected as past due accounts become current. The City will also incur administrative costs associated with conducting the assessment process.

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CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and provide direction regarding continuation of water service shutoffs or implementation of an assessment process through the annual tax roll for non-payment of delinquent accounts.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Ordinance No. 1722
B. Discontinuation of Residential Water Services for Non-Payment Policy January 6, 2025 Special & Regular Meeting Page 775 of 814 ORDINANCE NO. 1722

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 94-151 THROUGH 94-164 OF DIVISION I, ARTICLE III (WATER) OF CHAPTER 94 (UTILITIES) OF

THE SAN FERNANDO MUNICIPAL CODE REFINING PROCEDURES FOR THE

DISCONTINUATION OF RESIDENTIAL WATER SERVICE FOR NONPAYMENT

AND OTHER RELATED AMENDMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of San Fernando (“City”) is a municipal corporation, duly organized under the California Consitution and laws of the State of California; and WHEREAS, the City owns and operates a public water system that supplies water to residential, commercial and industrial customers throughout the City’s jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, on September 28, 2018, Governor Brown signed Senate Bill No. 998, the Water Shutoff Protection Act (“SB 998”) codified at Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 116900) to Part 12 of Division 104 of the California Health and Safety Code; and WHEREAS, SB 998 established new and expanded protections regarding the discontinuation of water service for nonpayment and related matters; and WHEREAS, at its Regular Meeting of February 18, 2020, the San Fernando City Council (“City Council”) approved Urgency Ordinance No. U-1692 which amended provisions of the San Fernando Municipal Code to conform to the requirements of SB 998; and WHEREAS, on October 13, 2023, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 3 (“SB 3”) which further refines and expands the protections offered under SB 998; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Fernando desires to immediately amend Division I of Article III of Chapter 94 of the San Fernando Municipal Code to again ensure consistency with the new requirements of SB 3 and other laws which will take effect in the coming year; and

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2. Sections 94-151 through 94-164 of Division I (Generally) of Article III (Water) of Chapter 94 (Utilities) of the San Fernando Municipal Code are hereby repealed in the entirety and replaced with the following text:

Sec. 94-151. General Billing Provisions.

ATTACHMENT "A"
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2 (a) Responsibility for payment for water service. Except for master-metered apartment buildings or unless a property owner consents by written agreement that water service be furnished to tenants on the property owner's account, the occupant of any premises shall be responsible for payment of any water and service charges applicable to premises occupied by the occupant. It shall be the occupant's duty to inform the city immediately of all circumstances and of any change in circumstances that will in any way affect the applicability of any charge to premises occupied by the occupant or the amount of any such charge. In particular, but not by way of limitation, an occupant of any premises shall immediately inform the city clerk of any sale or transfer of the ownership or leasehold interest to such premises by or to such occupant.
(b) Vacant Property. Whenever the property is vacant or unoccupied and the owner or his authorized agent or lessee notifies the city in writing that until further notice no water will be required on the premises, there shall be no charge for water on the premises from the time of notifying the city until further notice is given by such owner or agent or lessee that the discontinued service be resumed.
(c) Prior delinquent bills. An applicant for water services may be refused service if the applicant has previous delinquent and unpaid bills for water service at another location served by the city or other delinquent or unpaid city bills, licenses, fees, permits, or other charges.
(d) Nonreciept of Bills. Whether a water service bill is delivered to an account holder by the city through the United State Postal Service or electronically at the mailing address or electronic mail address provided by the account holder in its application for water service, the failure of the consumer to receive such a bill does not relieve the consumer of the requirement for payment, nor is nonreceipt of a bill cause to remove a penalty from the account.
(e) Registration Failure; bill estimation. If a water meter fails to register during any two-month billing period, a charge will be made upon the amount of water used during the same two-month period during the previous year. If there was no meter at the premises in question during the previous year, a charge will be made upon the estimate fixed by the water superintendent or director which shall be paid by the consumer. (f) Assumption of use.
(1) In all cases the city will assume that water has been used where any person has had the opportunity to use water, and even though he/she may not have used any water during the billing period he/she will not be entitled to any rebate from the regular rate provided in such cases unless he/she has notified the city in writing to discontinue such service.

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3 (2) The city's regular rates for water shall be charged in every instance for premises vacated until the city shall have been notified in writing by the owner or his agent and filed with the service clerk in the water division of the discontinuance of the use of water upon such premises.
(g) Liability during discontinued period. If, after water service has been discontinued but before the service is reconnected for the new customer, the meter indicates water has been used, the owner of the property shall be responsible for charges incurred during the discontinued period.
(h) Records. The city shall keep a complete set of books or accounts showing all financial transactions with reference to the city water division and shall make or cause to be made all collections for water service.
(i) Dispute settlement. If a dispute arises between any water consumer and the city concerning water service or the amount of the water bill to such consumer, the dispute, subject to any applicable procedures of Sections 94-161 and 94-162, may be settled subject to the approval of the San Fernando City Council and the Finance Director. The provisions and procedures provided for in this section are permissive, only, and shall in no way affect any of the other sections of this article or bind the city to any set formula for settling disputes.

Sec. 94-152. Supplanted service.

If the city's public works improvements interfere with existing water service to a consumer provided by a supplier other than the city, the city may, upon agreement of all parties affected, provide such water service instead of such other supplier. The city reserves the right and power to contract separately with any such consumer for the sale and delivery of water at times, places and prices to be fixed by the city council. The council may agree to furnish water to such consumer at prices equivalent to those paid by the city consumer to the supplanted supplier if it finds the city benefits thereby.

Sections 94-153 to 94-160 [Reserved]

Sec. 94-161. Residential Billing, Delinquences and Discontinuation of Service. (a) Residential Billing.
(1) Residential water meters shall be read on a bimonthly basis and bills for such service will be rendered to each residential water consumer on a bi-monthly basis. The Finance Director shall, as soon as practical, after the first day of the month following the two-month billing period in which the charges were incurred, deliver to each residential water consumer a statement of water service charges for the preceding two-month billing period. All charges shall be due and payable upon presentation (the “due date”), and the charges shall become delinquent if not paid by the first day of the month immediately January 6, 2025 Special & Regular Meeting Page 778 of 814 ORD NO. 1722
4 following the month in which the bill for charges was issued (the “delinquency date”). The term “presentation” shall mean the date when bills are deposited into the mail or delivered electronically, whichever the case may be. For purposes of this Section 94-161, the capitalized term "Finance Director" shall mean the Finance Director of the City of San Fernando or designee.
(2) All water services charges shall be paid (i) in person at the Finance Department counter located at San Fernando City Hall during the City’s regular business hours; or (ii) at the City’s designated night drop-box located at San Fernando City Hall; or (iii) by mail delivered to the address indicated on the water service bill; or (iv) by such other means as may prescribed by the City. Payment for residential water service charges made by United States mail where the envelope containing such payments is properly addressed, bears sufficient postage, and is postmarked on or before the delinquency date, shall be accepted as payment before delinquency. If the day on which the payment of charges would otherwise be delinquent falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, the next full business day thereafter shall be considered as a day on which the delinquency occurs.
(b) Delinquent bills. The following rules apply to residential consumers whose bills remain unpaid for more than sixty (60) calendar days following the delinquency date:
(1) Courtesy Carry-Over of Unpaid Sums. If $50 or less remains unpaid on unpaid on individual bimonthly bill, the unpaid sum will be carried over and added to the next billing period.
(2) Late charge. A late charge in an amount approved by city council resolution may be assessed and added to the outstanding balance on the consumer's account if the amount owing on that account is not paid before the delinquency notice is generated.
(3) Delinquency notice. If payment for a bill rendered is not made on or before the 30th day following the due date, a notice of delinquent payment (the "delinquency notice") will be mailed to the consumer, provided that such notice must be delivered no less than seven (7) business days prior to any discontinuation of service date identified in the delinquency notice itself. For purposes of this Section 94-161, the term "business days" shall mean Monday through Friday of each week, excluding those days in which the city is closed for business in observance of a city-observed holiday. If the consumer's address is not the address of the property to which the service is provided, the delinquency notice must also be sent to the address of the property served, addressed to "occupant." The delinquency notice must contain the following information:
(A) The consumer's name and address;
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5 (B) Amount of delinquency;
(C) Date by which payment or arrangement for payment must be made to avoid discontinuation of service;
(D) Description of the process to apply for an extension of time to pay the amount owing;
(E) Description of the procedure to petition for review and appeal of the bill giving rise to the delinquency; and
(F) Description of the procedure by which the consumer can request a deferred, amortized, reduced or alternative payment schedule.

The city may alternatively provide notice to the consumer of the impending discontinuation of service by telephone. If that notice is provided by telephone, the city shall offer to provide the consumer with a copy of this policy and also offer to discuss with the consumer the options for alternative payments, as described in Section 94-161(c)(3), below, and the procedures for review and appeal of the consumer's bill, as described in Section 94-161(l), below.
(4) Unable to contact customer. If the city is unable to contact the consumer by written notice (e.g., a mailed notice is returned as undeliverable) or by telephone, the city will make a good faith effort to visit the residence and leave, or make other arrangements to place in a conspicuous location, a notice of imminent discontinuation of water service for nonpayment, and a copy of this policy.
(5) Requirements for Landlord-Tenant Relationships.
(A) If the city furnishes individually metered residential water service to residential occupants of a detached single-family dwelling, a multiunit residential structure, mobilehome park, or permanent residential structure in a labor camp as defined in Section 17008, and the owner, manager, or operator of the dwelling, structure, or park is the customer of record, the city shall make every good faith effort to inform the residential occupants, by means of written notice, when the account is in arrears that service will be terminated at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the termination. The written notice shall further inform the residential occupants that they have the right to become customers, to whom the service will then be billed, without being required to pay any amount that may be due on the delinquent account.
(B) The city is not required to make service available to the residential occupants unless each residential occupant agrees to the terms and conditions of service and meets the requirements of law and the city’s January 6, 2025 Special & Regular Meeting Page 780 of 814 ORD NO. 1722
6 rules and tariffs. However, if one or more of the residential occupants are willing and able to assume responsibility for the subsequent charges to the account to the satisfaction of the Finance Director, or if there is a physical means legally available to the city of selectively terminating service to those residential occupants who fail to meet the requirements of the city’s rules and tariffs, the city shall make service available to those residential occupants who have met those requirements.
(C) If prior service for a period of time is a condition for establishing credit with the city, residence and proof of prompt payment of rent or other credit obligation acceptable to the city for that period of time shall be a satisfactory equivalent.
(D) Any residential occupant who becomes a customer of the city pursuant to this section whose periodic payments, such as rental payments, include charges for residential water service, where those charges are not separately stated, may deduct from the periodic payment each payment period all reasonable charges paid to the covered water system for those services during the preceding payment period. (E) In the case of a detached single-family dwelling, the city may do any of the following: (i) Give notice of termination at least seven days prior to the proposed termination; or (ii) In order for the amount due on the delinquent account to be waived, require an occupant who becomes a customer to verify that the delinquent account customer of record is or was the landlord, manager, or agent of the dwelling. Verification may include, but is not limited to, a lease or rental agreement, rent receipts, a government document indicating that the occupant is renting the property, or information disclosed pursuant to Section 1962 of the Civil Code.
(6) Water shut-off deadline. Payment for water service charges must be received at San Fernando City Hall no later than 5:00 p.m. on the date specified in the delinquency notice. Payment made by regular mail that is postmarked prior to the water shut-off deadline but received by city after the deadline will be considered untimely.
(7) Notification of returned check. Upon receipt of a returned check rendered as remittance of water service or other charges, the city will consider the account not paid. The city will attempt to notify the consumer in person and leave a notice of termination of water service at the premises. Water service will be disconnected if the amount of the returned check and returned check charge are not paid by the due date specified on the notice, which due date shall not be sooner than the date specified in the delinquency notice; or, if a delinquency notice has not been previously provided, no sooner than the 60th January 6, 2025 Special & Regular Meeting Page 781 of 814 ORD NO. 1722
7 day after the due date for which payment by the returned check had been made. To redeem a returned check and to pay a returned check charge, all amounts owing must be paid by cash or certified funds.
(8) Returned check tendered as payment for water service disconnected for nonpayment.
(A) If the check tendered and accepted as payment which resulted in restoring service to an account that had been disconnected for nonpayment is returned as non-negotiable, the city may discontinue said water service upon at least three (3) calendar days' written notice.

The consumer's account may only be reinstated by receipt of outstanding charges in the form of cash or certified funds. Once the consumer's account has been reinstated, the account will be flagged for a one-year period indicating that a non-negotiable check was issued by the consumer.
(B) If at any time during the one-year period described above, the consumer's account is again disconnected for nonpayment, the city may require the consumer to pay cash or certified funds to have that water service restored.
(c) Conditions prohibiting discontinuation. The city shall not discontinue residential water service if all of the following conditions are met:

(1) Health conditions. The consumer or tenant of the consumer submits certification of a primary care provider that discontinuation of water service would (i) be life threatening, or (ii) pose a serious threat to the health and safety of a person residing at the property. (The term "primary care provider" shall have the same meaning as set forth under California Health & Safety Code § 116910(a)(1) as the same may be amended from time to time.); and (2) Financial inability. The consumer demonstrates he or she is financially unable to pay for water service within the water system's normal billing cycle. The consumer is deemed "financially unable to pay" if any member of the consumer's household is: (i) a current recipient of the following benefits:

CalWORKS, CalFresh, general assistance, Medi-Cal, SSI/State Supplementary Payment Program or California Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children; or (ii) the consumer declares the household's annual income is less than 200% of the federal poverty level; and (3) Alternative payment arrangements. The consumer is willing to enter into an amortization agreement, alternative payment schedule, or a plan for deferred or reduced payment, consistent with the provisions of Section 94- 161(f), below.

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8 (d) Process for determination of conditions prohibiting discontinuation of service. (1) The water consumer bears the burden of proving compliance with the conditions described in Section 94-161(c), above.
(2) To allow the city to commence the processing and consideration of any request for assistance by a consumer, the consumer shall first provide the city with all necessary documentation corroborating the existence of each of the conditions listed under Section 94-161(c), above, as far in advance as possible of any proposed date for discontinuation of service.
(3) Upon receipt of such documentation, the Finance Director, shall review such documentation and respond to the consumer within seven (7) calendar days with either request additional information, including information relating to the feasibility of the available alternative arrangements, or notify the consumer of the alternative payment arrangement, and terms thereof as referenced under Section 94-161(f), below, in which the city will allow the consumer to participate.
(4) If the city request additional information, the consumer shall provide the requested information within five (5) calendar days of receipt of the city’s written request. Within five (5) calendar days of its receipt of all of the requested additional information, the city shall either notify the consumer in writing that the consumer does not meet the conditions of Section 94-161(c), above, or notify the consumer in writing of the alternative payment arrangement, and terms thereof, Section 94-161(f) below, in which the city will allow the consumer to participate.
(5) Consumers who do not meet the conditions described in Section 94-161(c), above, must pay the delinquent amount, including any penalties and other charges, owing to the city by or before the latter of the following: (i) two (2) business days after the date of notification from the city of the city's determination the consumer failed to meet those conditions; or (ii) the date of the impending service discontinuation, as specified in the delinquency notice.
(e) Special rules of low income consumers. Consumers are deemed to have a household income below 200% of the federal poverty line if: (i) any member of the consumer's household is a current recipient of the following benefits: CalWORKS, CalFresh, general assistance, Medi-Cal, SSI/State Supplementary Payment Program or California Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children; or (ii) the consumer declares the household's annual income is less than 200% of the federal poverty level. If a consumer demonstrates either of those circumstances, then the following shall apply:

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9 (1) Reconnection fees. If water service has been discontinued and is to be reconnected, then any reconnection fees during the city's normal operating hours may not exceed $50.00, and reconnection fees during nonoperational hours may not exceed $150.00. Such fees may not exceed the actual cost of reconnection if that cost is less than the statutory caps. Fee caps may be adjusted annually for changes in the Consumer Price Index for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metropolitan area beginning on January 1, 2021.
(2) Interest waiver Waive interest charges on delinquent bills once every twelve (12) months.

(f) Alternative payment arrangements. The city shall offer residential consumers one of the following alternative payment arrangements, to be selected by the city in city's sole discretion: (i) amortization of the unpaid balance; (ii) an alternative payment schedulde; (iii) partial reduction of the unpaid balance provided that any such reduction shall be funded from a source that does not result in additional charges being imposed on other city customers; or, (iv) temporary deferral of payment. The Finance Director, shall, in the exercise of reasonable discretion, select the most appropriate alternative payment arrangement after reviewing the information and documentation provided by the consumer and taking into consideration the consumer's financial situation and city's payment needs. As authorized under the Health & Safety Code, the city reserves the right to set parameters for each of the options described above as may be adopted by city policy.
(1) Amortization. If the city selects an amortization plan for the consumer, the plan shall be subject to the following terms:
(A) Term. The consumer shall pay the unpaid balance, with the administrative fee and interest over a period not to exceed twelve (12) months, as determined by the Finance Director; provided, however, that the Finance Director, in his or her reasonable discretion, may apply an amortization term of longer than twelve (12) months to avoid undue hardship on the consumer. The unpaid balance, together with the applicable administrative fee and any interest to be applied, shall be divided by the number of months in the amortization period, and that amount shall be added each month to the consumer's ongoing monthly bills for water service.
(B) Administrative fee; interest. For any approved amortization plan, the consumer will be charged an administrative fee, in the amount established by the city from time to time by resolution, representing the cost to the city of initiating and administrating the plan. At the discretion of the Finance Director, interest at an annual rate not to exceed the legally allowable rate under California law shall be applied to any amounts to be amortized.

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10 (C) Compliance with plan. The consumer must comply with the amortization plan and remain current as charges accrue in each subsequent billing period. The consumer may not request further amortization of any subsequent unpaid charges while paying delinquent charges pursuant to an amortization plan.

(2) Alternative payment schedule. If the city selects an alternative payment schedule for the consumer, such arrangement shall be subject to the following conditions:
(A) Repayment period. The consumer shall pay the unpaid balance, with the administrative fee and interest over a period not to exceed twelve (12) months, as determined by the Finance Director; provided, however, that the Finance Director, in his or her reasonable discretion, may extend the repayment period for longer than twelve (12) months to avoid undue hardship on the consumer.
(B) Administrative fee; interest. For any approved alternative payment schedule, the consumer will be charged an administrative fee, in the amount established by the city from time to time by resolution, representing the cost to the city of initiating and administering the schedule. At the discretion of the Finance Director, interest at an annual rate not to exceed the legally allowable rate under California shall be applied to any amounts to be amortized.
(C) Schedule. After consulting with the consumer and considering the consumer's financial limitations, the Finance Director, shall develop an alternative payment schedule to be agreed upon with the consumer.

The alternative schedule may provide for periodic lump sum payments that do not coincide with the city's established payment date, may provide for payments to be made more frequently than monthly, or may provide that payments be made less frequently than monthly, provided that in all cases, subject to Section 94-161(i)(1), above, the unpaid balance and administrative fee shall be paid in full within twelve (12) months of establishment of the payment schedule. The agreed upon schedule shall be set forth in writing and be provided to the consumer.
(D) Compliance with plan. The consumer must comply with the agreed upon payment schedule and remain current as charges accrue in each subsequent billing period. The consumer may not request a longer payment schedule for any subsequent unpaid charges while paying delinquent charges pursuant to a previously agreed upon schedule.

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11 (3) Reduction of unpaid balance. If the city elects to grant a partial reduction of the unpaid balance owed by the consumer, such arrangement shall be subject to the following conditions:
(A) Amount of Reduction. The reduction shall not to exceed 20% of that balance. The proportion of any reduction shall be determined by the consumer's financial need, the city's financial condition and needs, and the availability of funds to offset the reduction of the consumer's unpaid balance.
(B) Repayment Period. The consumer shall pay the reduced balance by or before a date to be set by the Finance Director in his or her reasonable discretion (the “reduced payment due date”) which date shall be at least fifteen (15) calendar days after the date the reduction is authorized by the Finance Director.
(C) Compliance with Plan. The consumer must pay the reduced balance by or before the reduced payment due date and must remain current in paying in full any charges that accrue in each subsequent billing period. (4) Temporary deferral of payment. If the city elects to temporarily defer payment, such arrangement shall be subject to the following conditions:
(A) Length of Temporary Deferral. The Finance Director shall determine the date by which payment shall be deferred (the “payment deferral date”) in his or her reasonable discretion, provided that no deferral may exceed a period of twelve (12) months from the original due date as defined under Section 94-161(a)(1), above.
(B) Compliance with reduced payment date. The consumer must pay the deferred sums by the payment deferral date and must remain current in paying in full any charges that accrue in each subsequent billing period.
(5) Discontinuation – Failure to Comply with Alternatives. Residential water service may be discontinued no sooner than five (5) business days after the city posts a final notice of intent to disconnect service in a prominent and conspicuous location at the property under either of the following circumstances:
(A) The customer fails to complay with an amortization agreement, an alternative payment schedule, or a deferral or reduction in payment plan for delinquent charges for sixty (60) calendar days or more.

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12 (B) While undertaking an amortization agreement, an alternative payment schedule, or a deferral or reduction in payment plan for delinquent charges, the customer does not pay their current residential service charges for sixty (60) days or more.
(g) Appeals.
(1) Appeal to Contest Charges. No later than thirty (30) calendar days from the due date of a water bill, a consumer may request a review and appeal to contest the accuracy of any charges stated in a consumer’s water bill or any other alleged errors in calculation. Such request must be made in writing and be delivered to the office of the City Clerk to the attention of the Finance Director. For so long as the consumer's appeal and any resulting investigation is pending, the city may not discontinue water service to the consumer. A consumer who fails to timely submit a request for review and appeal under this Section 94-161(g)(1) shall be deemed to have accepted that charges stated in the water bill are accurate and free of error and waives any further right to contest the same. The preceding sentence notwithstanding, a consumer retains the right to seek alternative relief as provided under Section 94-161(f).
(2) Appeal Hearing. Following receipt of a request for review and appeal, a hearing date shall be promptly set before the Finance Director. After evaluation of the evidence provided by the consumer and the information on file with the city concerning the water charges in question, the Finance Director shall issue a written decision. The decision of the Finance Director shall be final and binding.
(A) Water Charges Found to be Incorrect. If water charges are found to be inaccurate or otherwise in error, any overcharges will be reflected as a credit on the next regular bill to the consumer, or refunded directly to the consumer, at the sole discretion of the Finance Director. (B) Water Charges Found to be Correct. If the water charges in question are found to be accurate and free of error, such charges shall be considered immediately due and payable and shall be considered delinquent if unpaid by the original delinquency due day stated under Section 94-161(a)(1). If the Finance Director’s decision is issued after the passing of the original delinquency due date, the charges will be considered immediately delinquent but the city may not discontinue service for a period of sixty (60) calendar days from the date of the Finance Director’s decision. The consumer may also seek the alternative relief afforded under Section 94-161(f), above. (3) No Disconnection Pending Appeal. Water service to any consumer shall not be discontinued at any time during which the consumer's appeal is pending.

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13 (h) Restoration of water services. To resume or continue water service that has been discontinued by the city due to nonpayment, the consumer must pay a security deposit and a reconnection fee established by the city council by resolution, subject to the limitations set forth in Section 94-161(e)(1), above. The city will endeavor to make such reconnection as soon as practicable as a convenience to the consumer. The city shall make the reconnection no later than the end of the next regular working day following the consumer's request and payment of any applicable reconnection fee. (i) Publication of Annual Discontinuations of Residential Service. The city shall comply with the publication requirements of Health and Safety Code Section 116918 as the same may be amended from time to time.
(j) Termination due to unauthorized actions of customers. Nothing in this section shall apply to the termination of residential water service due to unauthorized action of a customer.

Sec. 94-162. Nonresidential Billing, Delinquencies and Discontinuation of Service. (a) Nonresidential Billing.
(1) Nonresidential water meters shall be read on a bimonthly basis and bills for such service will be rendered to each consumer on a bi-monthly basis. The Finance Director shall, as soon as practical, after the first day of the month succeeding the two-month period in which the charges were incurred, mail or deliver to each nonresidential water consumer a statement of water service charges for the preceding two-month period. All water services charges shall be due and payable upon presentation, and such charges shall become delinquent if not paid thirty (30) calendar days thereafter. The term “presentation” shall mean the date when bills are deposited into the mail or delivered electronically, whichever the case may be.
(2) All water services charges shall be paid in person at Finance Department counter located at San Fernando City Hall during the City’s regular business hours; at the City’s designated night drop-box located at San Fernando City Hall; by mail at the mailing address indicated on the water service bill; or by such other means as prescribed by the City. Payment for nonresidential water service charges made by United States mail where the envelope containing such payments is properly addressed, bears sufficient postage, and is postmarked at any time prior to 12:00 midnight of the day on which such charges would otherwise become delinquent shall be accepted as payment before delinquency. If the day on which the payment of charges would otherwise be delinquent falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, the next full business day thereafter shall be considered as a day on which the delinquency occurs.

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14 (b) Deposit Increase for Delinquent Nonresidential Accounts. If a nonresidential water consumer who has made a deposit to guarantee the payment of water service charges fails to pay the consumer’s delinquent bill together with all added penalties and fees before the 20th day following the day in which such bill becomes delinquent, the deposit shall be increased to the minimum set by section 94-263, or increased to the equivalent of the delinquent amount including penalties and fees.
(c) Payment Extensions and Penalty and Fee Waivers. If the Finance Director determines that an extension of time or relief from any penalty for violation of this division should be granted, the director or designee may authorize in writing an extension of such time limits not to exceed 30 calendar days or authorize the waiver of penalties. Only one such extension or waiver shall be granted in a calendar year, except in hardship situations as determined by the Finance Director, who shall maintain a record of reasons for granting the extension. No extension of time may be granted to waive delinquent penalties. Elected officials are not eligible for any payment extensions and penalty and fee waivers without the express consent of the city council.
(d) Penalty for nonresidential water consumers. When all or any part of any water bill remains unpaid after the date on which it becomes delinquent, a penalty in an amount or percentage as may be established by City Council resolution shall be added to such bill upon its becoming delinquent and shall be collected from the consumer. (e) Disconnection for delinquency. If a bill for nonresidential water service charges, penalties, and disconnection notice delivery fee is not paid, the water service shall be turned off after a final notice advising the customer of such shutoff on or before the expiration of approximately twenty (20) calendar days following the date on which it becomes delinquent. A further administrative/reconnection fee; other delinquent or unpaid city bills, licenses, fees, permits, or other charges; and a security deposit shall be paid before the service is then reconnected, pursuant to section 94-263. No checks shall be accepted for payment of disconnected accounts. A final notice of imminent disconnection of water service shall be made to the occupants of the premises before service is discontinued. A fee per unit for this notification will be charged to the account as pursuant to section 94-263.

SECTION 3. CEQA. The City Council has determined that the proposed Ordinance is not a “project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378.

SECTION 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance, or any part thereof is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.

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Inconsistent Provisions. Any provision of the San Fernando Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to the extent necessary to implement the provisions of this Ordinance.

SECTION 5.

Construction. The City Council intends this Ordinance to supplement, not to duplicate or contradict, applicable state and federal law and this Ordinance shall be construed in light of that intent. To the extent the provisions of the San Fernando Municipal Code as amended by this Ordinance are substantially the same as the provisions of that Code as it read prior to the adoption of this Ordinance, those amended provisions shall be construed as continuations of the earlier provisions and not as new enactments.

SECTIONS.

Publication and Effective Date. This Ordinance is enacted pursuant to the authority conferred upon the City Council by Government Code Sections 36934 and 36937 and shal l be in full force and effect as of July 1, 2024 by a four-fifths (4/5) vote of the City Council. The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation within fifteen (15) days after its adoption.

SECTION?.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of San Fernando this 20*'’day of May, 2024.

Celeste T. Rqpriguez, Mayor of the City of
San FernandoT^lifornia
ATTEST:

Ju Fritz, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Richard A. Padilfa, Assistant City Attorney
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CERTIFICATION
I, City Clerk of the City of San Fernando, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy of Ordinance No. 1722 which was introduced on May 6, 2024, adopted at a regular meeting of the the City Council of the City of San Fernando, California, held on the May 20, 2024, by the following vote of the City Council:

AYES: Garcia, Solorio, Fajardo, Mendoza, Rodriguez - 5
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Fernando, California, thiSiS^^~^^av of May, 2024. 16 January 6, 2025 Special & Regular Meeting Page 791 of 814 Public Works Department | 117 Macneil Street | San Fernando, CA 91340 | (818) 898-1202 | Policy # PW-07152024 | Page 1 of 3

POLICY/PROCEDURE

SUBJECT ISSUANCE

DISCONTINUATION OF RESIDENTIAL WATER

SERVICES FOR NON-PAYMENT

ORIGINAL DATE
07/15/2024

EFFECTIVE
07/15/2024

CURRENT DATE
07/15/2024

EFFECTIVE
07/15/2024
CATEGORY POLICY NO. SUPERSEDES
PUBLIC WORKS PW-07152024 N/A

MANAGEMENT POLICY/PROCEDURES
SECTION I. PURPOSE
In compliance with the Water Shutoff Protection Act (Cal. Health & Safety Code §§ 116900 – 116926) and City of San Fernando Municipal Code Sections 94-151 through 94-164 of Division I, Chapter 94 (Utilities), Article III (Water), the City hereby adopts a written policy containing certain procedures before the discontinuation of residential water service for nonpayment. In addition, residential water service must be delinquent for at least sixty (60) days before the account is eligible for disconnection.

SECTION II. POLICY STATEMENT
If a residential water service account is delinquent for sixty (60) days or more, the City will discontinue water service after complying with the Water Shutoff Protection Act, as applicable. This policy will serve as a guide to inform City customers on options to bring delinquent accounts current and avoid discontinuation of residential water service for nonpayment. To the extent that this Policy conflicts with any other City rules, regulations, or policies, this Policy shall prevail. This policy does not apply to any accounts for non-residential service.

SECTION III. PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS
A customer may request an extension on the payment of their account only after a disconnection notice has been delivered. The City may grant an extension, in its sole discretion. Any such extension may not exceed thirty (30) days after the final due date on the disconnection notice. Only one such extension or waiver shall be granted in a calendar year, except in hardship situations as determined by the Administrative Services Director, who shall maintain a record of reasons for granting the extension. Late fines and penalties will not be waived as a result of an approved extension. Accounts with four or more bills outstanding will not be granted an extension.

A customer may also request an installment payment plan after a disconnection notice has been delivered.

To avoid undue hardship to the customer, the City may grant an installment payment plan, in its sole discretion. Any such payment plan shall provide for full payment of past-due amounts within a period no longer than twelve (12) months. The written agreement shall be for a period not to extend beyond twelve (12) months; provided, however, that the Administrative Services Director, in his or her reasonable discretion, may apply a term of longer than twelve (12) months to avoid undue hardship on the consumer.

ATTACHMENT "B"
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WATER SHUTOFF POLICY
Public Works Department | 117 Macneil Street | San Fernando, CA 91340 | (818) 898-1202 | Policy # PW-07152024| Page 2 of 3 POLICY/PROCEDURE:

The City may discontinue water service if a customer who has been granted an extension or payment plan under this Section 3 fails to pay by the extended due date or a due date under the payment plan.

SECTION IV. SPECIAL MEDICAL AND FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH SERVICES WILL NOT BE

DISCONTINUED
Conditions
The City will not discontinue water service if all of the following three (3) conditions are met:

1. The customer, or tenant of the customer, submits to the City the certification of a licensed primary care provider that discontinuation of water service will be life threatening to, or pose a serious threat to the health and safety of, a resident of the premises where residential service is provided.

2. The customer is unable to pay for residential service within the City’s normal billing cycle. The customer is deemed financially unable to pay during the normal billing cycle if any member of the customer’s household is a current recipient of CalWORKs, CalFresh, general assistance, Medi-Cal, California SSI/SSP or California Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and children, or The customer declares under penalty of perjury that the household’s income is less than two hundred percent (200%) of the federal poverty level. A certification form will be provided for the customer to make the declaration.

3. The customer is willing to enter into a written agreement with the City regarding an extension or other payment plan for delinquent charges. The City will select terms and conditions of the payment plan that will be set forth in a written agreement. The written agreement shall be for a period not to extend beyond twelve (12) months; provided, however, that the Administrative Services Director, in his or her reasonable discretion, may apply a term of longer than twelve (12) months to avoid undue hardship on the consumer.

Customer Demonstration, and the City Review, of Qualifications The customer is responsible for demonstrating that the qualifications in Section 4.A above have been met.

Upon receipt of documentation from the customer, the City will review the documentation within seven (7) calendar days and either: (a) notify the customer of the terms and conditions selected by the City and require the customer’s signature on the payment plan agreement; (b) request additional information from the customer; or (c) notify the customer they do not meet the qualifications.

Failure to Comply
The City may discontinue water service if a customer who has been granted a payment arrangement under this Section 4 fails to do either the following for sixty (60) days or more: (i) pay any amount due under the payment plan; or (ii) pay their current charges for water service while the payment plan is in effect. The City will post a final notice to discontinue service in a prominent and conspicuous location at the service address at least seven (7) business days before discontinuation of service. The final notice will not entitle the customer to any investigation or review by the City under Section 5.

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WATER SHUTOFF POLICY
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ON V. PROCEDURE TO CONTEST OR DISPUTE A BILL
Procedures to Contest or Dispute a Bill
Whenever the accuracy of a bill for water service is questioned, the customer of record may initiate a written dispute or request an investigation regarding the amount of the bill within ten (10) days of receiving the disputed bill. The written dispute must include supporting information or evidence. The Public Works Department will review all timely disputes or requests for an investigation. The review will include consideration of whether the customer may receive an installment payment plan for the unpaid balance.

Water service will not be discontinued for nonpayment while the investigation dispute is pending, or during an appeal. The City, in its sole discretion, may review untimely disputes or requests for investigation, but such disputes or requests are not be subject to appeal.

Appeal to the Administrative Services Department
If the complainant is not satisfied with the decision of the Public Works Department, he or she may file a written appeal with the Administrative Services Department within ten (10) days of the Public Works Department decision. After submission of the appeal, the Administrative Services Director shall reply in writing within ten (10) days to the complainant regarding the appeal. If the customer is not satisfied with the City’s written reply, he or she then has ten (10) days from the date of such written reply to appeal the reply by requesting a conference with the City. The conference shall be set as expeditiously as possible, and the complainant shall receive written notice of the time and place of the conference. After the conference, the City shall report within ten (10) days in writing to the complainant regarding their decision.

SECTION VI. CITY CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions or assistance regarding water bills, including options to avoid discontinuation of service for nonpayment, the City’s Water Customer Service staff can be reached during normal business hours at (818) 898-1245. Normal business hours are Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with closures/amended hours for observed holidays.

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AGENDA REPORT
REVIEW: ☒ Finance Director ☒ Deputy City Manager ☒ City Manager CITY COUNCIL 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1201 WWW.SFCITY.ORG To: Vice Mayor Mary Solorio and Councilmembers
From: Mayor Mary Mendoza
Date: January 6, 2024
Subject: Consideration to Appoint a Parks, Wellness and Recreation Commissioner RECOMMENDATION:

I have requested to place on the agenda (Attachment “A”) for the City Council to approve Fredy Ortega (Exhibit “A” to Attachment “A”) be appointed as my representative to the Parks, Wellness and Recreation Commission.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:

1. Pursuant to the City’s Code (Attachment “B”), each Councilmember may appoint one (1) Commissioner to each Commission (i.e., Planning and Preservation Commission; Parks, Wellness, and Recreation Commission; Transportation and Public Safety Commission; and Education Commission), with such appointment to be ratified by the full City Council. For appointment consideration, interested residents must submit an application to the nominating City Councilmember, at which time the proposed appointment considered by the City Council to approve and ratify.

2. On December 9, 2024, Mayor Mendoza’s appointed representative to the Parks, Wellness and Recreation Commission, Patty Lopez was sworn-in as a new Councilmember-elect to the City of San Fernando City Council. This immediately created an unscheduled Commissioner vacancy effective, December 10, 2024.

3. On December 18, 2024, the City Clerk posted an Unscheduled Vacancy Notice (Attachment “C”), pursuant to Government Code Section 54974 that states: “Final appointment to the board commission or committee shall not be made by the legislative body for at least 10 working days after the posting of the notice in the clerk’s office.”

4. On December 31, 2024, Fredy Ortega submitted an application (Exhibit “A” to Attachment “A”) seeking consideration as my representative to be appointed to the Parks, Wellness and Recreation Commission to fill the unscheduled vacancy.

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BUDGET IMPACT:

The City pays each Commissioner $100 for attendance at up to one (1) Commission meeting per month. A total of $1,200 per Commissioner is appropriated in each responsible Department’s through the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Adopted Budget.

CONCLUSION:

I recommend that Fredy Ortega be appointed as my representative to the Parks, Wellness and Recreation Commission to fill the Commissioner unscheduled vacancy.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Request to Agendize an Item for City Council Discussion/Consideration Exhibit “A”: Commissioner Application
B. City Code Pertaining to Each Commission
C. Unscheduled Vacancy Notice
January 6, 2025 Special & Regular Meeting Page 798 of 814 City Council | 117 Macneil Street | San Fernando, CA 91340 | (818) 898-1201 | Form # CC-003.1 (07/2017) | Page 1 of 1

REQUEST TO AGENDIZE AN ITEM FOR CITY COUNCIL

DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION

CITY COUNCILMEMBER INFORMATION

NAME TITLE

ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT Title of the item you are requesting to be agendized.

PRIORITIES
Is this included in the current FY priorities?
† Yes † No
BUDGET
Is this a budgeted item?
† Yes † No

FISCAL IMPACT
Is there a fiscal impact? If yes, indicate amount.
† Yes † No $
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS Provide the reason you are requesting this item be agendized.

ATTACHMENTS Do you have any attachments to include?
† Yes † No
RECOMMENDATION Indicate the direction you are recommending.

Mary Mendoza Mayor
CONSIDERATION TO APPOINT A PARKS. WELLNESS, AND RECREATION COMMISSIONER ✔ ✔ ✔
i am requesting this item to be agendized to address the vacancy on the Parks, Wellness, and Recreation Commission created by Patty Lopez who is now a Council member as of December 5, 2024 I am proposing Fredy Abelardo Ortega for the position. He has played sports in various parks in the San Fernando Vallley and understand the need of of park facilities and amenities. He is committed to attending meetings and will represent the residents of the City of San Fernando to the best of his ability.

I recommend that Fredy Abelardo Ortega be appointed as my representative to the Parks, Wellness, and Recreation Commission to fill the vacancy left by Patty Lopez winning the November 7, 2024 election.
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ATTACHMENT "A"
January 6, 2025 Special & Regular Meeting Page 799 of 814 THi CITY Of I Y RECOMMENDED BY CITY COUNCILMEMBER: .sanFernaimdd

APPLICATION TO SERVE ON A CITY COMMISSION
This is a public document To assist the City Council in evaluating each applicant in the selection of Commission Members, please provide as compiete of a response as possible to all questions.

APPLICANT INFORMATION
^ ZIP CODE
NAME
RESIDENCET^DDRESS CITY & STATE
CITY & STATE ZIP CODE MAILING ADDRESS If different than above vity

EMPLOYER POSITION

BUSINESS ADDRESS CITY & STATE ZIP CODE

BUSINESS PHONE
ARE YOU RELATED TO THE NOMINATING COUNCILMEMBER? □ YES NO IF YES, HOW ARE YOU RELATED? DO YOU OWN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO? if yes, please list the address(es) □ YES E3 NO
DO YOU OWN OR OPERATE A BUSINESS IN SAN FERNANDO? if yes, piease state the name, nature of the business, and business iicense number □ YES El NO

MEMBER COMMITMENT
I am willing to fulfill all requirements of a City Commissioner, including but not limited to:
● I am over the age of 18 years old and am a resident of the City of San Fernando, California. ● As a City Commissioner, I am willing to file financial disclosure statements (Form 700), a public record, as required by the State and the City's Conflict of Interest Code, if applicable. ● I understand that absence from three consecutive regular meetings shall be deemed to constitute my retirement.
● I am willing to attend/complete the required two hours of State mandated AB1234 Ethics Training every two years.

I agree to all requirements mentioned above and have provided all correct and truthful information in this application.

APPLICANT SIGNATURE DATE
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City Council | 117 Macneil Street | San Fernando, CA 91340 | («18) 898-1201 | Form CC-004.4 (2/2024) | Page 1 of 2 January 6, 2025 Special & Regular Meeting Page 800 of 814 SAN I'ER.N ANDO APPLICATION TO SERVE ON A CITY COMMISSION COMMISSION APPLICATION CHOICE(S) Please indicate which Commissionyou are interested in □ EDUCATION COMMISSION

PARKS, WELLNESS, AND RECREATION COMMISSION
□ PLANNING AND PRESERVATION COMMISSION
□ TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
□ OTHER BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE
Please provide your background and related experience information below:
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City Council | 117 Macneil Street | San Fernando. CA 91340 | (818)898-1201 | Form # CC-004.4 (2/2024) | Page 2 of 2 January 6, 2025 Special & Regular Meeting Page 801 of 814 Fredy Ortega
Bio
Fredy Ortega has lived in the City of San Fernando for five years and spent his entire life in the San Fernando Valley. He graduated from Birmingham Community Charter High School in 2017 and has pursued various professional certifications, including a Leadership Certificate from the Leadership Institution and a Plumbing Certification from West Valley Occupational Center.

With expertise in irrigation systems and drains, Fredy developed his skills at an early age by assisting his grandfather with residential plumbing projects during summer vacations. He now owns a plumbing business, which he has successfully operated for the past three years.

Fredy is passionate about giving back to his community. He plans to volunteer with TreePeople to help plant trees and enhance the environment in San Fernando. At -- years old, he is committed to fostering wellness and recreation opportunities for the city's residents. Fredy also leads a recreational sports team, which he manages every Friday, reflecting his love for sports and community engagement.

Fredy's desire to join the Parks, Wellness, and Recreation Commission stems from his passion for the city and its growth. He is eager to contribute to the community in meaningful ways while continuing to learn and grow in this role.

Fredy believes that serving on the commission will allow him to make a lasting, positive impact on San Fernando's parks and recreational programs.

ATTACHMENT "A"
EXHIBIT "A"
January 6, 2025 Special & Regular Meeting Page 802 of 814 City Code Pertaining to All Commissions

PARKS, WELLNESS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Sec. 54-56. Created.

There is created and established a recreation and community services commission in and for the city, which shall be known as the "parks, wellness and recreation commission." All references in this Code to the "recreation and community services" commission shall be to the parks, wellness and recreation commission.
(Ord. No. 1586, § 4, 3-16-2009)
Sec. 54-57. Composition and appointment of members.

The parks, wellness and recreation commission shall consist of five members, each with full participation and voting rights. Each member shall be appointed by a different appointing councilperson, with such appointment to be ratified by the city council. Such members of the parks, wellness and recreation commission shall be registered voters and city residents. (Ord. No. 1586, § 4, 3-16-2009)
Sec. 54-58. Officers.

The members shall organize the parks, wellness and recreation commission and shall select a chair and vice-chair. In the absence of the chair and vice-chair, any other member shall call the commission to order, whereupon a chair shall be elected from the members present to preside for that meeting. (Ord. No. 1586, § 4, 3-16-2009)
Sec. 54-59. Compensation of members.

The council shall fix the amount of compensation, if any, to be paid to the members of the parks, wellness and recreation commission.
(Ord. No. 1586, § 4, 3-16-2009)
Sec. 54-60. Meetings generally.

Members of the parks, wellness and recreation commission shall meet at such time and place as may be fixed by resolution.
(Ord. No. 1586, § 4, 3-16-2009)
Sec. 54-61. Quorum.

Three members of the parks, wellness and recreation commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but a lesser number may adjourn from time to time for want of a quorum until a quorum can be obtained.

ATTACHMENT "B"
January 6, 2025 Special & Regular Meeting Page 803 of 814 City Code Pertaining to All Commissions

(Ord. No. 1586, § 4, 3-16-2009)
Sec. 54-62. Absence from meetings.
(a) Absence from three consecutive regular meetings of the parks, wellness and recreation commission by a member with or without consent of the commission shall be deemed to constitute a retirement of such member, and his office shall become vacant. The vacancy thus created shall thereafter be filled by appointment by the city councilmember so assigned of a successor to fill the unexpired term of office. (b) Absence from three regular meetings of the commission in a 12-month period by a member without consent of the commission or absence from four regular meetings of the commission within a 12-month period by a member with the consent of the commission shall be deemed to constitute a retirement of such member, and the office shall become vacant. The vacancy thus created shall thereafter be filled by appointment by the city councilmember so assigned of a successor to fill the unexpired term of office. (Ord. No. 1586, § 4, 3-16-2009)
Sec. 54-63. Powers and duties generally.

The powers and duties of the parks, wellness and recreation commission shall be:
(1) Initiating studies, investigations and surveys and making recommendations to the city council relative to the creation, operation, maintenance, management and control of the community recreation programs of parks, playgrounds and indoor and outdoor recreational activities. (2) Subject to the prior approval of the city council, adopting by resolution, rules and regulations not inconsistent with this code and city ordinances, for the maintenance, improvement, use and operation of the parks, playgrounds, bathing facilities, recreation centers and other similar facilities of the city. A complete file of such rules and regulations shall be maintained in both the city clerk's office and that of the director of recreation and community services, with resolutions in the customary form and numbered numerically.
(3) Participate in the development of a master plan for all parks and playgrounds owned and operated by the city and, upon approval of the plans by the city council, working consistently toward the achievement of the plan and for the improvement of the plan as originally approved. (4) Initiating studies, investigations and surveys and making recommendations to the city council relative to health, wellness and fitness, including such activities and programs created and/or maintained for the same by the director of recreation and community services. (5) Upon request of the city council, making other investigations, reports and recommendations upon subjects or other matters referred to it by the city council. (Ord. No. 1586, § 4, 3-16-2009)
January 6, 2025 Special & Regular Meeting Page 804 of 814 City Code Pertaining to All Commissions

Sec. 54-64. Powers and duties concerning city-owned historic resources.

The following sites and improvements are declared by the city council to be historic resources. The parks, wellness, and recreation commission shall have responsibility for programming the maintenance, improvement, use and operation of these city-owned historic resources, subject to approval by the city council:
(1) The Lopez Adobe site including the Lopez Adobe and the Lopez-Villegas House at the southwesterly corner of the intersection of South Maclay Avenue and Pico Street. (2) Such other historic resources as the council shall from time to time select and add to this section by amendment.
(Ord. No. 1586, § 4, 3-16-2009)
Sec. 54-65. Rules and regulations.

Subject to the approval of the city council, the parks, wellness and recreation commission may make and alter such rules and regulations for its organization and procedures as are consistent with this article and other sections of this Code and city ordinances and with state laws. (Ord. No. 1586, § 4, 3-16-2009)
Sec. 54-66. Reports and records.

The parks, wellness and recreation commission shall keep an accurate record of all its proceedings and transactions and shall render annually, on a calendar basis, a full report of the commission's transactions and recommendations to the council.
(Ord. No. 1586, § 4, 3-16-2009)
Sec. 54-67. Incurring financial liability.

Neither the parks, wellness and recreation commission nor any person connected with the commission shall incur any financial liability in the name of the city.

January 6, 2025 Special & Regular Meeting Page 805 of 814

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The San Fernando City Council is now accepting applications for appointment to the San Fernando Parks, Wellness, and Recreation Commission ("Commission") to fill one (1) unscheduled vacancy for the term of office from the date of appointment through December 2025 and shall continue in the position until replaced by the appointing City Councilmember or until the member resigns.

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Applicants must be at least 18 years old and reside within the City jurisdiction. It is encouraged that applicants be involved or employed in the field of Parks, Wellness, and Recreation, and culture or related subjects. Commissioners receive a monthly meeting attendance stipend of $100.00.

The Parks, Wellness, and Recreation Commission consists of five (5) Commission members. During the Commission's annual reorganization. Commissioners must choose members to serve as Chair and as Vice Chair; and the terms of office shall be for one (1) year or until successors are chosen.

Monthly Meetings are held on the second Thursday, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, at 117 Macneii Street, San Fernando, California 91340.

Applications will be accepted from December 18, 2024, until the vacancy is filled.

For additional information, please contact Julia Fritz, City Clerk at (818) 898-1204 or via email at [email protected].

Dated this 18th day of December, 2024
City of San Fernando, California
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ATTACHMENT "C"
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AGENDA REPORT
REVIEW: ☒ Finance Director ☒ Deputy City Manager ☒ City Manager CITY COUNCIL 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1201 WWW.SFCITY.ORG To: Mayor Mary Mendoza and Councilmembers
From: Councilmember Patty Lopez
Date: January 6, 2025
Subject: Discussion and Consideration Regarding a Report by Chief Valdez on Recent Cases RECOMMENDATION:

I have placed this on the agenda (Attachment “A”) for City Council discussion to provide staff with direction.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:

See Attachment “A” that was submitted to request to agendize this item for the January 6, 2025, City Council Meeting.

BUDGET IMPACT:

There is no impact to the budget by discussing this item. Additional future costs to be determined based on City Council direction.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Request to Agendize an Item for City Council Discussion/Consideration January 6, 2025 Special & Regular Meeting Page 809 of 814 City Council | 117 Macneil Street | San Fernando, CA 91340 | (818) 898-1201 | Form # CC-003.1 (07/2017) | Page 1 of 1

REQUEST TO AGENDIZE AN ITEM FOR CITY COUNCIL

DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION

CITY COUNCILMEMBER INFORMATION

NAME TITLE

ITEM INFORMATION

PRIORITIES
Is this included in the current FY priorities?
† Yes † No
BUDGET
Is this a budgeted item?
† Yes † No

FISCAL IMPACT
Is there a fiscal impact? If yes, indicate amount.
† Yes † No $
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS Provide the reason you are requesting this item be agendized.

ATTACHMENTS Do you have any attachments to include?
† Yes † No
RECOMMENDATION Indicate the direction you are recommending.

Patty Lopez Councilmember
SUBJECT Title of the item you are requesting to be agendized.

Discussion and Consideration Regarding Requesting a Report by Chief Valdez on Recent Cases ✔ ✔ ✔
Chief Valdez will provide a summary of incidents and progress over the past six months, including:

Statistics on resolved cases.

Main challenges faced.

Updates on ongoing projects to improve public safety.
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January 6, 2025 Special & Regular Meeting
ATTACHMENT "A"

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AGENDA REPORT
REVIEW: ☒ Finance Director ☒ Deputy City Manager ☒ City Manager CITY COUNCIL 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1201 WWW.SFCITY.ORG To: Mayor Mary Mendoza and Councilmembers
From: Councilmember Patty Lopez
Date: January 6, 2025
Subject: Discussion and Consideration Regarding Business Grants Distributed Over the Last Four Years
RECOMMENDATION:

I have placed this on the agenda (Attachment “A”) for City Council discussion to provide staff with direction.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:

See Attachment “A” that was submitted to request to agendize this item for the January 6, 2025, City Council Meeting.

BUDGET IMPACT:

There is no impact to the budget by discussing this item. Additional future costs to be determined based on City Council direction.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Request to Agendize an Item for City Council Discussion/Consideration January 6, 2025 Special & Regular Meeting Page 813 of 814 City Council | 117 Macneil Street | San Fernando, CA 91340 | (818) 898-1201 | Form # CC-003.1 (07/2017) | Page 1 of 1

REQUEST TO AGENDIZE AN ITEM FOR CITY COUNCIL

DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION

CITY COUNCILMEMBER INFORMATION

NAME TITLE

ITEM INFORMATION

PRIORITIES
Is this included in the current FY priorities?
† Yes † No
BUDGET
Is this a budgeted item?
† Yes † No

FISCAL IMPACT
Is there a fiscal impact? If yes, indicate amount.
† Yes † No $
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS Provide the reason you are requesting this item be agendized.

ATTACHMENTS Do you have any attachments to include?
† Yes † No
RECOMMENDATION Indicate the direction you are recommending.

Patty Lopez Councilmember
SUBJECT Title of the item you are requesting to be agendized.

Discussion and Consideration Regarding Business Grants Distributed Over the Last Four Years ✔ ✔ ✔
A report on the number of local businesses that have received grants in the past four years:

Number of Businesses Benefiting: [Insert number] businesses received grants.

Types of Grants Distributed: Focused on small business recovery, expansion, and innovation.

Industries Supported: Restaurants, retail stores, printing services, furniture stores, and others.

Impact of Grants: Increased job creation, enhanced local economic stability, and improved community services.
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ATTACHMENT "A"
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