Staff Contact Nick Kimball, City Manager
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING – 5:00 PM
\REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 PM
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
117 MACNEIL STREET
SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340
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CALL TO ORDER - SPECIAL MEETING 5:00 P.M. (CLOSED SESSION)
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA (CLOSED SESSION)
PUBLIC STATEMENTS FOR SPECIAL MEETING (CLOSED SESSION)
There will be a three (3) minute limitation for each member of the audience who wishes to make comments relating to City Business. Anyone wishing to speak, please fill out the blue form located at the Council Chambers entrance and submit it to the City Clerk. When addressing the City Council, please speak into the microphone and voluntarily state your name and address.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
A) CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(2) AND 54956.9(E)(1) – CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION:
One (1) Matter
RECONVENE FROM SPECIAL MEETING AND REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
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REGULAR MEETING - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OPTIONS
WATCH THE MEETING
Live stream with audio and video, via YouTube, at: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityOfSanFernando
SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON
Members of the public may provide comments in person in the City Council Chambers during the Public Comments section of the Agenda by submitting a comment card to the City Clerk.
SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT VIA EMAIL
Members of the public may submit comments by email to [email protected] no later than 12:00 p.m. the day of the meeting, to ensure distribution to the City Council prior to consideration of the agenda. Comments received via email will be distributed to the City Council and made part of the official public record of the meeting.
CALL-IN TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT LIVE DURING THE MEETING Members of the public may call-in between 6:00 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. Comments will be heard in the order received, and limited to three minutes. If necessary, the call-in period may be extended by the Mayor. Note: This is audio only and no video.
Call-in Telephone Number: (669) 900-6833
Meeting ID: 833 6022 0211
Passcode: 924965
When connecting to the Zoom meeting to speak, you will be placed in a virtual “waiting area,” with your audio disabled, until it is your turn to speak and limited to three minutes.
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. (OPEN SESSION)
ROLL CALL
TELECONFERENCING REQUESTS/DISCLOSURE
Recommend consideration of requests received for remote teleconference meeting participation made by members of the City’s legislative bodies, as permitted under the provisions of Assembly Bill (AB) 2449, Government Code Section 54953, and the City of San Fernando adopted Resolution No. 8215, effective March 1, 2023.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by City Clerk Julia Fritz
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Recommend that the City Council approve the agenda as presented and move that all ordinances presented tonight be read in title only as authorized under Government Code Section 36934.
PRESENTATIONS
A. PRESENTATION OF EDUCATION COMMISSION CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION FOR FEBRUARY
STUDENT OF THE MONTH FOR KINDNESS
• Samantha Redmond (Glenoaks Christian Schools)
B. PRESENTATION OF A CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO BLANCA ROSA ERAZO SALGUERO FOR
CREATING OPPORTUNITIES WITH LOCAL ART
DECORUM AND ORDER
The City Council, elected by the public, must be free to discuss issues confronting the City in an orderly environment. Members of the public attending City Council meetings shall observe the same rules of order and decorum applicable to the City Council (SF Procedural Manual). Any person making impertinent derogatory or slanderous remarks or who becomes boisterous while addressing the City Council or while attending the City Council meeting, may be removed from the room if the Presiding Officer so directs the sergeant-at-arms and such person may be barred from further audience before the City Council.
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Members of the public may provide comments in person in the City Council Chambers during the Public Comments section of the Agenda by submitting a comment card to the City Clerk.
Members of the public may submit comments by email to [email protected] no later than 12:00 p.m. the day of the meeting to ensure distribution to the City Council and made part of the official public record of the meeting.
Members of the public may provide a live public comment by calling in between 6:00 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. CALL-IN INFORMATION: Telephone Number: (669) 900-6833; Meeting ID: 833 6022 0211; Passcode: 924965
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be disposed of by a single motion to adopt staff recommendation. If the City Council wishes to discuss any item, it should first be removed from the Consent Calendar.
1) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES:
a. February 17, 2009 – CC Regular Meeting d. February 23, 2009 – RDA Meeting b. February 17, 2009 – RDA Regular Meeting e. December 6, 2010 – Regular Meeting c. February 23, 2009 – Regular Meeting
2) CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WARRANT REGISTER Recommend that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-022 approving the Warrant Register. 3) RECEIVE AND FILE STATUS UPDATES FOR ENHANCEMENTS, PROJECTS, AND CITY COUNCIL
PRIORITIES
Recommend that the City Council receive and file the status report for FY 2024-2025 Enhancements, Capital Projects, and City Council Priorities, and provide direction, as appropriate.
4) CONSIDERATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Recommend that the City Council receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
5) CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT
APPLICATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES,
TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE 2024 HOMEOWNERSHIP SUPER NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY Recommend that the City Council:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 8367 authorizing the preparation and submittal of a grant application in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles, in the amount of up to $5 million from the California Department of Housing and Community Development for the 2024 Homeownership Super Notice of Funding Availability; and b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the application, the Standard Agreements, and any subsequent amendments or modifications thereto, as well as any other documents required by HCD for participation in the CalHome Program, and any amendments thereto.
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6) CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A GRAFFITI ABATEMENT POLICY Recommend that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8364, approving a Graffiti Abatement Policy.
7) CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND ORDERING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 8366 initiating the proceedings for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Levy of Annual Assessments for the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District; and b. Order the preparation of the Engineer’s Report.
8) CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT PROJECT COMPLETION AND AUTHORIZE THE RECORDATION OF
A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE PIONEER PARK PLAYGROUND RENOVATION PROJECT Recommend that the City Council:
a. Accept the work completed by Great Western Recreation dba Great Western Installations Inc. for the Pioneer Park Playground Renovation Project; and b. Authorize the issuance and filing of the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Office of the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING
9) A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPEAL FILED BY THE APPLICANT, MIDLAND CONTRACTORS, INC., OVERTURNING THE PLANNING AND PRESERVATION COMMISSION’S DENIAL OF SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 2024-001 AND ISSUE A CERTIFICATE OF USE TO ALLOW FOR A 3-STORY, 10-UNIT TOWNHOUSE STYLE RESIDENTIAL
MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT AND TWO DETACHED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS LOCATED AT 833 N. BRAND BOULEVARD IN THE R-2/PD ZONE
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Conduct a Public Hearing;
b. Pending public testimony, either:
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1. Adopt Resolution 8365 (Attachment “A”) titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Fernando, California, Approving an Appeal Filed by the Applicant, Midland Contractors, Inc., overturning the Planning and Preservation Commission’s Denial of Site Plan Review No. 2024-001, and issue a Certificate of Use to Allow the Development of a 3-Story, 10-Unit Townhouse Style Residential Multi-Family Dwelling Structure that Includes Two Deed Restricted Affordable Units and with Two Detached Accessory Dwelling Units at 833 N. Brand Boulevard in the Multi-Family Dwelling/Precise Development Overlay Zone (R-2/PD);
OR
2. Deny the Appeal and affirm the Planning and Preservation Commission’s Denial of Site Plan Review No. 2024-001, and of issuing a Certificate of Use for the Development of a 3-Story, 10-Unit Townhouse Style Residential Multi-Family Dwelling Structure that Includes Two Deed Restricted Affordable Units and with Two Detached Accessory Dwelling Units at 833 N. Brand Boulevard in the Multi-Family Dwelling/Precise Development Overlay Zone (R-2/PD).
10) A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A MILITARY USE
EQUIPMENT POLICY GOVERNING THE USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT, AS REQUIRED BY ASSEMBLY BILL 481; AND APPROVAL OF THE 2024 ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT Recommend that the City Council:
a. Conduct a Public Hearing;
b. Pending public input, introduce for first reading, in title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 1731 titled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Fernando, California, adopting a Military Equipment Policy governing the use of military equipment pursuant to Assembly Bill 481”; and
c. Approve the 2024 Annual Military Equipment Report.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
11) RECEIVE AND FILE AN INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION ON THE CITY’S PENSION AND OTHER
POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS LIABILITIES
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Receive and file a presentation from staff; and
b. Provide additional direction as appropriate.
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12) PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF THE MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025; AND CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MID-YEAR
PROPOSED BUDGET
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Review and discuss the Mid-Year Budget Review for Fiscal Year 2024-2025; b. Adopt Resolution No. 8368 amending the City’s FY 2024-2025 Budget to include the proposed mid-year adjustments; and
c. Review the FY 2025-2026 Budget Calendar.
13) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING A "SANCTUARY CITY STATUS" FOR THE CITY
OF SAN FERNANDO
This item was agendized by Vice Mayor Mary Solorio.
14) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REQUESTING A REPORT ON THE CONDITION AND REPAIR PROGRESS OF THE CESAR E. CHAVEZ MURAL
This item was agendized by Councilmember Patty Lopez.
15) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING LEGAL PROCESSES FOR COMMISSIONER
NOMINATIONS
This item was agendized by Councilmember Patty Lopez.
16) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND SAFETY NEAR
SAN FERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL AND SAN FERNANDO ELEMENTARY
This item was agendized by Councilmember Victoria Garcia.
STAFF COMMUNICATION INCLUDING COMMISSION UPDATES
GENERAL CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND LIAISON UPDATES
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting will adjourn to its next regular meeting on March 3, 2025.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Dated: _________________ at: ______________
Signed By: _____________________________
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