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LOS ANGELES POLICE COMMISSION
RULES GOVERNING OFFICIAL POLICE GARAGES
1. RULES AND CONDUCT: The Official Police Garage shall conduct business in an ethical and orderly manner so as to maintain the confidence of the community. While an Official Police Garage is an independent contractor, each contact it has with the public may reflect upon the City. For that reason, and the inherent potential for conflict in vehicle removal and storage, an Official Police Garage designee and his employee must maintain a fair, impartial, and reasonable attitude, and perform their duties in a courteous manner. The designee’s and their employee’s statements and actions must be the result of considered judgment and absent of personal opinion or bias.
The Official Police Garage designee, when notified by the Board or the Board’s designee of any complaint of discourtesy by an Official Police Garage employee, shall investigate and respond in writing to the Board within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of notification of the complaint. The designee’s response shall include the results of their investigation and, if the complaint is found to be true, what measures the designee took to prevent future complaints.
2. SUPERVISION: An Official Police Garage is subject by law to the regulatory powers of the Board, and all relevant records, equipment and storage facilities are subject to periodic inspection by the Board or its designee to determine if the garage is in compliance with the rules and regulations of the Board.
3. REGULATION: An Official Police Garage shall comply with all laws, ordinances and rules that regulate tow units, tow unit operators, the impound, towing, removal, storage, and disposal of vehicles. An Official Police Garage shall post the Los Angeles Police Commission Rules Governing Official Police Garages and the Rules Governing Tow Operations and Tow Unit Operators in their entirety in a conspicuous place, clearly visible to the public.
4. COOPERATION: Tow unit operators shall abide by the lawful decisions of all peace officers and law enforcement employees of the City of Los Angeles and shall cooperate in removing and/or impounding vehicles.
5. AREA OF RESPONSE: Each Official Police Garage shall operate within its designated Area(s) and shall exceed this/these Area(s) only when responding to a request from another Official Police Garage or a law enforcement or City communication facility.
6. DISPATCHER: A dispatcher shall be on duty in the office of the Official Police Garage seven (7) days a week, twenty-four (24) hours a day, every day of the year. A dispatcher shall receive calls from law enforcement and City communications facilities, dispatch tow units, provide security for stored vehicles, and perform such other tow related services as may be required by the Board. A dispatcher shall be responsible for releasing vehicles between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., seven (7) days a week, every day of the year and may, at his/her discretion, release vehicle between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. An After Hours release fee is prohibited. Any vehicle impounded in connection with a special event, as designated by the Board or the Board’s designee, shall be ATTACHMENT "D"
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available for release for a minimum period of four (4) hours following the conclusion of the special event. A dispatcher and/or other Official Police Garage employees providing service to the public shall wear their first name conspicuously on their clothing.
7. TIMEKEEPING AND DELAYS: An Official Police Garage shall record the following times pertaining to the law enforcement and City agency tow service requests by means of a computer or time stamp:
*The time that the request for tow service is received, *The time that a tow unit is assigned the call for service and given the location of the requested service,
*The time that a tow unit arrives at the location of requested service, *The time that a tow unit returns to the Official Police Garage Facility with the vehicle, *The time that property is removed from an impounded vehicle, and *The time that a vehicle is removed from the evidentiary hold area.
An Official Police Garage shall ensure that a sufficient number of tow units and tow unit operators are available at all times to meet the needs of all law enforcement and City agencies that rely upon it for tow service.
The Official Police Garage shall respond to all Los Angeles City agency requests 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, within the Maximum Response Time as established by these Board rules.
The OPG Designee will advise law enforcement or city agency communications facility, at the time of notification, if they are unable to respond or are unable to respond with the Maximum Response Time. If after accepting the call the OPG is unable to respond or will be delayed in responding, the OPG shall immediately notify the requesting law enforcement or City agency communications facility.
Maximum Response Time is 20 minutes from the time an OPG tow unit is requested by a City agency until its arrival. An additional 10 minutes may be allowed with reasonable justification.
EXCEPTION: Department of Building and Safety orders to removed abated vehicles or vehicle parts from private property shall be executed by the ordered Official Police Garage within forty-eight (48) hours of receiving such notifications.
8. RADIO COMMUNICATIONS: The dispatcher’s office of an Official Police Garage shall be equipped to receive “police calls.” Priority shall be given to calls from law enforcement or City communication facilities. In the event that multiple agency requests for services are received at the same proximate time, the Official Police Garage dispatcher shall assign response priority to the request of the most urgent nature based upon information the dispatcher has received. Official Police Garage tow units may be equipped to monitor “police calls” while acting within the course and scope of their designated responsibilities after obtaining a permit from the Chief of Police.
9. UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS: Each tow unit shall be painted and marked as prescribed by the Board in addition to markings required by the California Vehicle Code. Each tow unit shall have the capability of communicating with the dispatcher by radio via wireless digital communications. Tow unit operators shall be required to wear a Board approved uniform when acting within the scope of their Official Police Garage employment.
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10. PRIMARY STORAGE FACILITY: All Primary Storage Facilities shall be inspected and approved by the Board or its Designee prior to use. The Primary Storage Facility shall be adjacent to the operations office. A Primary Storage Facility must be paved, clean, fenced for maximum security, and lighted during hours of darkness to afford distinct visibility to all portions of the facility.
A Primary Storage Facility shall be capable of accommodating all vehicles appraised in value in excess of four thousand dollars ($4,000); all vehicles bearing modified equipment or cargo valued in excess of five hundred dollars ($500.00); and vehicles being held for criminalistics and/or evidentiary examinations. The location where a vehicle is stored within a Primary Storage Facility shall be accurately recorded on the garage’s impound records. Unobstructed access shall be provided to any stored vehicle. Vehicles shall be parked and separated to preclude the possibility of damage.
Security provisions shall be implemented at the Primary Storage Facility to prevent the loss or theft of personal property or vehicle parts. The Primary Storage Facility shall have a segregated and designated area for the storage of vehicles held for criminalistics and/or evidentiary examination.
11. SECONDARY STORAGE FACILITIES: All Secondary Storage Facilities shall be inspected and approved by the Board or its designee prior to use. A Secondary Storage Facility is a designated location used by an Official Police Garage as a yard or lot for the temporary storage of impounded vehicles. All Secondary Storage Facilities shall be within five (5) miles of the respective geographic Area(s) boundaries of responsibility of the Official Police Garage unless waived by the Board or its designee. Any Secondary Storage Facility located beyond the (5) miles of the Official Police Garage’s respective geographic Areas(s) boundaries shall be referred to as a Satellite Secondary Storage Facility. All Secondary Storage Facilities must be fenced for maximum security and lighted during the hours of darkness to afford illumination of all stored vehicles. Secondary Storage Facilities shall only be used to store vehicles appraised under four thousand dollars ($4,000.00). A Secondary Storage Facility may be used for emergency temporary storage of vehicles appraised over four thousand dollars ($4,000.00) with the prior approval of the Board or its designee, but in such cases, an attendant must be on duty at the facility for security. The location where vehicles are stored with a Secondary Storage Facility shall be accurately recorded on the garage’s impound records.
Unobstructed access shall be provided to all stored vehicles. Vehicles shall be parked and separated to preclude the possibility of damage. Security provisions shall be implemented at all Secondary Storage Facilities to prevent the loss or theft of personal property or vehicle parts.
Official Police Garages utilizing an approved Secondary Storage Facility shall return the stored vehicle to the Primary Storage Facility within twenty-four (24) hours of the time tow and storage fees have been paid.
SATELLITE SECONDARY STORAGE FACILITIES: All Satellite Secondary Storage Facilities shall only be used to store vehicles appraised under four thousand dollars ($4,000.00). Official Police Garages utilizing an approved Satellite Secondary Storage Facility beyond five (5) miles of its respective Area(s) boundaries of responsibility shall additionally comply with the following:
*Return the stored vehicle to the Primary Storage Facility within twenty-four (24) hours of the time tow and storage fees have been paid.
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and holidays, of such a request when the vehicle is stored in a Satellite Secondary Storage Facility. The notice shall be approved by the Board or its designee. *Systematically segregate stored vehicles by the respective Official Police Garage when a Satellite Secondary Storage Facility is shared by two or more Official Police Garages. *Distinctly sequester Official Police Garage stored vehicles from other activities at the facility when the facility conducts business other than the storage of Official Police Garage vehicles and insure that access to the stored vehicles is separate from that of other business operation(s). *Inventory all vehicles to be stored at the facility upon arrival. Such inventories shall consist of the same criteria required on a CHP Form 180, in addition to unattached personal property. *Return any stored vehicle to the Primary Storage Facility within twenty-four (24) hours from receipt of a request to do so by the concerned law enforcement employee. In instances where the law enforcement employee requests to inspect a vehicle at the Satellite Secondary Storage Facility, the Official Police Garage shall, upon adequate prior notification, clearly distinguish that vehicle from other vehicles stored at the location prior to the law enforcement employee’s expected time of arrival.
The Board or its designee may, upon written application showing cause, waive any of the requirements of this rule.
12. INVESTIGATIVE HOLD AREA AND VEHICLES: Each Official Police Garage shall maintain an area at its Primary Storage Facility for vehicles held, for criminalistics and/or evidentiary examinations. This Investigative Hold Area shall be isolated from other storage areas and shall be covered and capable of providing protection from the natural elements. The Investigative Hold area’s storage capacity shall be capable of fulfilling the maximum expectations of the respective geographic detective division(s) being served. The Board or its designee shall determine the maximum storage capacity. The Investigative Hold Area shall be posted and cordoned off so as to prohibit entry by unauthorized persons as prescribed by the Board or its designee. The only persons authorized to enter an Investigative Hold area are Official Police Garage employees and concerned law enforcement employees. Garage employees shall not remove property from vehicles being held for criminalistics and/or evidentiary purposes. Vehicles stored in an Investigative Hold Area shall not be removed from the area until authorized by the responsible investigator or the Area Vehicle Coordinator. Once an investigative hold has been released on a vehicle it shall be immediately removed from the Investigative Hold Area. The date and time of removal and the removing employee’s identity shall be recorded on Official Police Garage records.
Vehicles being held for Vehicle Code (V.C.) 22651(o) (No Current Registration); V.C. 22651(p) (Unlicensed Driver); V.C. 22651(i) (Unpaid Parking Citations); V.C. 22651(j) (No Evidence of Registration); or V.C. 10751 (Altered Identification Number) (hereafter referred to as “statutory holds”) need not be stored in the Investigative Hold Area but shall be stored in the same manner as vehicles available for release, unless there is an additional hold for criminalistics or evidentiary examinations.
Garage employees may remove unattached personal property for safekeeping when a vehicle is being held exclusively for a statutory hold. Any statutorily held vehicle shall not be available for release until authorized by the concerned governmental agency employee or the Area Vehicle Coordinator.
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13. PROTECTION AND HANDLING OF VEHICLES: It is the responsibility of the Official Police Garage to protect all vehicles, vehicle parts and/or attached accessories impounded by peace officers or City law enforcement employees until such time as the vehicles have either been released to properly interested persons or have been disposed of through legal process.
Vehicle parts and/or attached accessories may be removed for safekeeping by garage employees from other impounded vehicles. When an Official Police Garage removes vehicle parts and/or attached accessories for safekeeping from a vehicle it shall:
*Record a description of the removed vehicle parts and/or attached accessories on the corresponding copy of the garage impound report.
*Implement controls to inform office personnel responding to public inquiries that vehicle parts and/or attached accessories have been removed from a vehicle. *Cause the vehicle parts and/or attached accessories to be individually packaged and identified. *Provide a secure location for the storage of the vehicle parts and/or attached accessories to preclude loss, theft or damage.
*Inform properly interested person(s) that parts and/or attached accessories have been removed and how they may obtain possession of that property.
*Replace the vehicle part(s) and/or accessories to restore the vehicle to its original state, and repair any damage caused by the original removal or replacement.
The release of impounded vehicles, which are available for release, shall be the responsibility of an Official Police Garage.
Criminalistics/evidentiary or statutorily held vehicles shall not be available for release until authorization has been given to the Official Police Garage by the concerned governmental agency employee or the Area Vehicle Coordinator.
An Official Police Garage, at its Primary Storage Facility, shall prepare, maintain and post in a conspicuous place, clearly visible to the public:
*A notice stating that a vehicle placed in storage pursuant to Section 22850 V.C. may be released only on proof of current registration or, in the absence of that proof, upon the issuance of a notice to appear for the registration violation by the agency that caused the vehicle to be stored, and it shall specify the name and telephone number of the City agency. *A notice outlining procedures and the documentation necessary for properly interested persons to obtain possession of or remove unattached personal property from a stored vehicle and/or to view or photograph a stored vehicle within twenty-four (24) hours of making such a request.
Vehicle inventories, when conducted by Official Police Garage employees, shall only be conducted at the scene, in the presence of the impounding employee.
14. PROPERTY IN VEHICLES: An Official Police Garage has the responsibility of safeguarding all articles in impounded vehicles. An Official Police Garage shall maintain a record of the identity of all persons who have entered a stored vehicle for the purpose of accessing unattached personal property. The record shall also include the date of entry and a description of any property removed.
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Unattached personal property may be removed for safekeeping by garage employees, but only from available for release and statutorily held vehicles. When an Official Police Garage removes unattached personal property for safekeeping from a vehicle it shall:
*Record a description of the removed property on the corresponding copy of the garage impound report.
*Implement controls to inform office personnel responding to public inquiries that personal property has been removed from a vehicle.
*Cause the property to be individually packaged and identified. *Provide a secure location for the storage of the property to preclude loss, theft or damage. *Inform properly interested persons that property has been removed and how they may obtain possession of that property.
15. IMPOUND REPORTS: An Official Police Garage tow unit operator shall sign and complete the necessary portions of the impounding employee’s Impound Report. The original copy of the Impound Report shall be retained by the impounding employee. A copy of the Impound Report shall be retained by an Official Police Garage for the life of the Official Police Garage Storage Agreement plus four (4) years. The garage’s copy of the Impound Report shall be used to record the vehicle release information in the appropriate space provided in the Impound Report.
16. NOTIFICATIONS: Official Police Garage employees while acting within the course of their employment shall cause the appropriate law enforcement agency to be notified without delay whenever they become aware of a possible crime or other activity requiring action by law enforcement personnel.
An Official Police Garage shall notify in writing its respective Area(s) Vehicle Coordinator(s) or DOT’s VIPU on a weekly basis of the following:
*All vehicles originally impounded by the concerned agency, but that have remained in storage beyond seven (7) calendar days.
*All vehicles originally impounded with a criminalistics/evidentiary hold, but that have remained in storage with a hold beyond seven (7) calendar days.
An Official Police Garage shall notify the Department of Transportation Vehicle Information Processing Unit on a weekly basis of all vehicles sold during the preceding week in accordance with statutorily approved lien procedures.
17. HEAVY-DUTY TOW: Official heavy-duty tow units will be requested by a law enforcement or City department communication facility when the vehicle to be towed possesses one or more of the following: three or more axles: a gross weight, laden or unladen, in excess of 10,000 pounds; or a combination of commercial trailers.
18. RATES AND CHARGES: Rates and charges for the removal and storage of vehicles which have occurred as the result of law enforcement activity or in the performance of duties of an Official Police Garage shall not exceed the rates and charges set by the Board. Except as provided by the May 19, 2025 CC Regular Meeting Page 538 of 733
Board, additional charges shall not be made for special equipment or service necessary to prepare vehicles for removal. Board approved rates and charges shall be posted in a conspicuous place, clearly visible to the public.
All bills shall be itemized.
An Official Police Garage shall not enter into an agreement with a City employee to diminish or eliminate legally assessed vehicle removal and/or storage fees caused by an error committed by a member of the impounding City agency.
REMOVAL: Charges shall be based on an hourly rate for time actually consumed. Removal charges commence at the time a tow unit actually proceeds to a call for service and terminate at the time the tow unit returns to the Primary Storage Facility. Vehicles shall not be taken directly to any Satellite Secondary Storage Facility without previous written approval by the Board or its designee.
The first hour or fraction thereof shall be at the rate specified by the Board and at half of that hourly rate, for each additional half hour or fraction thereof over the first hour.
STORAGE: Storage shall commence at the time the vehicle arrives at the storage facility. Charges shall be based on a daily rate, notwithstanding State law requirements which indicate that no charge exceeding that for one day of storage will be made if, within 24 hours after the vehicle is placed in storage, a request is made for the release of the vehicle. If the request is made more than 24 hours after the vehicle is placed in storage, charges may be imposed on a full calendar day basis for each day, or part thereof, the vehicle is in storage. The daily rate extends from midnight to midnight.
19. MONTHLY REPORTS: The “Official Police Garage Monthly Report” shall be submitted by the fifteenth (15) of each month to the Board or its designee. An explanation of each tow requiring in excess of one hour shall be provided. The report shall also contain a list of all employees that were employed by the Official Police Garage during the previous month. The list shall contain each employee’s position, operator’s license number, and PC number if permitted. The monthly report shall be signed by the designee.
The OPG designee shall notify the Board or its designee in writing of any sale or disposal of a formerly stored vehicle or vehicle part to an individual known to the Official Police Garage designee or his employees as a City employee.
20: INSURANCE: Each Official Police Garage shall maintain insurance in effect at all times in amounts satisfactory to the Board, and the policies of insurance, in duplicate, shall be approved by and filed with the City Attorney.
This insurance shall protect the Official Police Garage and the City against any and all damages resulting from all operations as designated Official Police Garage and in picking up and towing any automobiles or other vehicle to a garage or other location.
Said policy shall indemnify any person or organization who suffers damage as result of picking up, removal or storage of a motor vehicle against any damage to the automobile or motor vehicle, or theft of any part of the vehicle or from the contents thereof, upon any such person or organization obtaining a final judgment covering such loss or damage.
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21. IMPOUND HEARINGS: Every Official Police Garage has the responsibility for posting and maintaining the Vehicle Impound Hearing Rights Sign, form 16.27.3, in a conspicuous location, clearly visible to the public. An Official Police Garage shall distribute a Vehicle Impound Hearing Rights Notice, form 16.27.4 and written directions indicating the location of the appropriate law enforcement agency facility at which an impound hearing may be requested, to any person who has had a vehicle impounded and who requests an impound hearing.
22. LIEN ATTACHMENT: The employee of the City of Los Angeles who is requesting the impound shall be responsible for establishing that “probable cause” exists to conduct the impound. When “probable cause” is lost prior to a vehicle being removed and in transit to an Official Police Garage storage facility, no lien shall attach and no fee shall be charged for the file release of a vehicle to a properly interested person.
A lien is valid and is initiated as per Vehicle Code Section 2285(a) when: “Possession of the vehicle is deemed to arise when a vehicle is removed and is in transit, or when vehicle recovery operations or load salvage operations that have been requested by a law enforcement agency have begun at the scene. The Police Commission staff defines possession of the vehicle to mean that the vehicle is partially or fully hooked up and the vehicle is in the process of being prepared for the transport. * For flatbed car carriers, possession of the vehicle means that the bed is down and the winch line is attached to the vehicle and the vehicle is being prepared to be pulled onto the bed of the truck. * For wheel lift tow trucks that have auto loading or self-loading equipment, possession of the vehicle means that the vehicle is attached and one axle of the vehicle has been raised to a tow position and the only thing remaining is for the tow operator to secure the vehicle and drive away. * For wheel lift tow trucks that have towing equipment that require the tow operator to manually attach a clamp, wheel-bar or scoop to the tires of the vehicle, possession of the vehicle means that the tow driver must have attached at least one wheel clamp, tow bar or scoop to the tires of the vehicle to be towed.
Whenever a vehicle owner returns to a vehicle that is in possession of a towing company prior to the physical removal of the vehicle to the OPG, the owner may regain possession of the vehicle from the towing company if the owner pays the towing company the towing charges and all City fees. 23: DISPUTES AND INQUIRIES: The Board of Police Commissioners and persons designated by the Board, have the authority to settle all disputes arising from actions by the Official Police Garages. The decision of the Board, or persons designated by the Board, shall be binding on all parties involved.
Inquiries pertaining to the conduct, practices, and regulation of the Official Police Garages may be referred to the Los Angeles Police Department, Commission Investigation Division, 100 W. First Street, Suite 147, Los Angeles, California, 90012, (213) 996-1270, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Towing and Storage Rates
The City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Police Commission regulate and set the towing and storage rates for the Official Police Garages. The towing and storage charges must be paid before the release of a vehicle.
Vehicles may be towed for various reasons by several different city agencies. The towing and storage rates are uniform throughout the City of Los Angeles.
If a vehicle is not redeemed on the same day that it was towed, additional daily storage charges will incur.
In January 1st 2025, the OPG towing and storage rates were increased. In accordance with California Civil Code Section 1748.1(a), Official Police Garages offer a discount rate to all individuals paying for towing and storage fees by a means other than credit card. The rate for paying by a means other than by credit card is discounted to encourage payment by cash, check, or other means not involving the use of a credit card and it is offered to all consumers.
Standard Vehicle Rates Payment by Credit
Card
Non-Credit Card
Payment
for the first hour or fraction thereof: $195.00 $190.00 for each additional half-hour or fraction thereof beyond the first hour $96.00 $94.00 Upright Heavy Duty Vehicle
for the first hour or fraction thereof $373.00 $364.00
for each additional half-hour or fraction thereof beyond the first hour $187.00 $182.00 Per hour or fraction thereof for each additional person required: $82.00 $80.00 Specialized equipment required – heavy duty removal for the first hour or fraction thereof:
$564.00 $550.00
Hazardous or dangerous cargo - heavy duty removal: $841.00 $821.00 Upright Medium-Duty Motorhome GVWR 10,001 to 26,000 lbs:
*Any other vehicle with a GVWR of 10,001 lbs. and over will use the heavy-duty rate.
$841.00 $821.00
Daily Storage Rates
Standard Vehicle: $60.00 $59.00
Trucks Over One Ton - Trucks, Boats and trailers Under 20’: $67.00 $65.00 Trucks Over One Ton - Trucks, Boats and trailers 20’ to 40’ $84.00 $82.00 Trucks Over One Ton - Trucks, Boats and trailers over 40’ $107.00 $104.00 Motorcycles $16.00 $16.00
Major Component Parts $12.00 $12.00
Bulk Items per Square Foot $1.00 $1.00
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City of L.A. Release fee:
City Parking Tax:
Forms of Payment:
Miscellaneous Rates
Mileage Rate (per mile) $11.00 $11.00
Removal of Stolen Component Parts $110.00 $107.00
Removal of Bulk Items $195.00 $190.00
Maximum Reimbursement for Salvage Vehicles $821.00
$115.00 for each vehicle released *
10% city parking occupancy tax is collected on all storage fees ** Cash, Mastercard, Visa
ATM Bank Debit Card that allows withdrawls from checking accounts only * Fee is remitted to the City of Los Angeles on a quarterly basis ** Tax is remitted to the City of Los Angeles on a quarterly basis Lien Sale Processing Fees
All vehicles are subject to applicable California Civil Code Section 3074 lien sale processing fees.
Civil Code Section 3074: "The lienholder may charge a fee for lien-sale preparations not to exceed seventy dollars ($70) in the case of vehicle having a value determined to be four thousand dollars ($4,000) or less and not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) in the case of a vehicle having a value determined to be greater than four thousand dollars ($4,000), from any person who redeems the vehicle prior to the disposal or is paid through a lien sale pursuant to this chapter. These charges may commence and become part of the possessory lien when the lienholder requests the names and addresses of all people having an interest in the vehicle from the Department of Motor Vehicles. Not more than 50 percent of the allowable fee may be charged until the lien-sale notifications are mailed to all interested parties and the lienholder or registration service agent has possession of the required lien processing documents. This charge shall not be made in the case of any vehicle redeemed prior to 72 hours from the initial storage."
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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: Wendell Johnson, Director of Public Works
Isabella Tapia, Interim Management Analyst
Date: May 19, 2025
Subject: Receive a Presentation Regarding the Development and Implementation of a Citywide Residential Parking Permit Program
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council :
a. Receive and file a presentation regarding the development and recommended implementation of a Citywide Residential Parking Permit (RPP) Program; and b. Provide staff direction, as appropriate.
BACKGROUND:
1. On April 15, 1991, the City Council enabled the establishment of an RPP program with the adoption of Ordinance No. 1379.
2. On August 16, 2021, the City Council adopted the Citywide Parking Management Master Plan that, along with other parking related elements, provided recommendations for adjusting the City’s current residential permit parking program.
3. In Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023, the City Council approved $100,000 in funding to obtain a consultant to provide residential parking program implementation services.
4. On July 15, 2024, the City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with Dixon Resources Unlimited (Contract No. 2268) for residential parking implementation services in an amount to not exceed $84,735.
5. Since August 2024, City staff and Dixon Resources Unlimited began conducting parking utilization studies, internal needs assessment with City Staff, and community engagement through a community wide survey and two (2) rounds of community meetings.
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6. On November 7, 2024, and April 16, 2025, City staff and consultants met with the Parking Ad Hoc Committee—composed of Councilmembers Garcia and Fajardo—to provide project updates and gather feedback.
7. On April 3, 2025, the Transportation and Public Safety Commission received and filed a presentation on the Citywide Residential Parking Permit Program.
8. On April 14, 2025, the Planning and Preservation Commission received and filed a presentation on the Citywide Residential Parking Permit Program.
ANALYSIS:
A residential parking program can provide several benefits to neighborhoods and communities.
By allocating designated block faces exclusively for residents during designated hours, a residential parking program may address parking congestion caused by limited parking availability through a system that prioritizes providing residents with access to parking spaces in a designated area over non-residents or visitors. These types of parking programs tend to enhance convenience and accessibility for residents, minimize traffic flow disruptions, promote safer residential streets, and improve overall quality of life by discouraging non-residents from using residential streets for long-term parking. Ultimately, although no public parking system is perfect, implementing a well-designed residential parking program can foster a more harmonious community environment where residents can enjoy enhanced mobility, safety, and urban livability.
In response to City Council direction and working with the Residential Parking Ad Hoc, staff has developed a series of policy recommendations to guide the implementation and administration of a Residential Permit Parking (RPP) Program. These recommendations are informed by community engagement, data collection, and interdepartmental collaboration. A detailed policy framework and technical analysis are included in the San Fernando Residential Parking Plan (Attachment “A”).
Residential Parking Permit (RPP) Policy Considerations
1. Clarify permit eligibility requirements.
2. Verify permit application requirements.
3. Establish zone size requirements.
4. Introduce an escalating permit fee structure.
5. Provide a low-income permit option.
6. Consider making guest permits available for purchase in bundles of 100 single-use, 24-hour passes.
7. Revise permit maximums per household.
8. Update permit renewal condition.
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9. Consider offering special event parking permits.
10. Inform residents of permit exemptions.
RPP Zone Establishment Process (New RPP Zones)
1. Propose a permit zone and initiate residential petition process.
2. Conduct a parking occupancy study.
3. Determine operating hours and zone boundaries.
4. Conduct community meetings to share occupancy findings and proposed hours/ boundaries.
5. Hold public review process by the Transportation and Public Safety Commission.
6. Present to the City Council for adoption of new RPP zone.
Re-Establishment of Existing RPP Zones
1. Residential petitioning process.
2. 51% of households must purchase at least one (1) permit.
RPP Management
1. Implement a virtual permit management system (PMS).
2. Work with parking utilization data analysis vendor.
3. Accommodate in-person permit application and management assistance at City Hall.
RPP Enforcement
1. Leverage vehicle mounted license plate recognition (LPR) technology for Community Service Officers (CSOs).
2. Evaluate staffing needs and add enforcement personnel if needed.
Community Engagement and Other Efforts.
Beginning in August 2024, City staff and consultant Dixon Resources Unlimited initiated data collection and public outreach to inform the development of the RPP Program. On September 12 and 14, 2024, Dixon conducted a parking utilization study to assess average occupancy in the two (2) existing RPP zones (RPP 1 and RPP 2) and a non-RPP area selected based on its impacts from Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Findings from this study are detailed in Appendix A of the San Fernando Residential Parking Plan (Attachment “A”).
Between October 23, 2024, and January 31, 2025, the City hosted an online survey via SurveyMonkey to gather public input on residential parking conditions. A total of 462 responses were received, including 430 from the English-language version and 32 from the Spanish-language version. Key takeaways are summarized in Appendix B of the Residential Parking Plan.
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Receive a Presentation Regarding the Development and Implementation of a Citywide Residential Parking Permit Program
Two (2) rounds of community engagement meetings were held. The first round included an in-person meeting on November 21, 2024, and a virtual meeting on December 4, 2024. The second round included an in-person meeting on February 19, 2025, and a virtual meeting on February 20, 2025. Combined attendance for the first round totaled 35 participants, while 30 participants attended the second round.
Additional outreach was conducted at two (2) community events: the Día de los Muertos event at Recreation Park on October 26, 2024, and the San Fernando Outdoor Market on April 26, 2025.
A dedicated project webpage (www.sfcity.org/Residential-Parking) and project email ([email protected]) were created to provide residents with timely updates and a direct point of contact. Internal needs assessments were also conducted with key City departments, including Finance, Community Development, and the Police Departments. An enforcement-specific workshop was held with Community Service Officers and Code Enforcement staff to assess operational considerations. Moreover, on November 7, 2024, and April 16, 2025, City staff and consultants met with the Parking Ad Hoc Committee—composed of Councilmembers Garcia and Fajardo—to provide project updates and gather feedback.
Planning and Preservation Commission Comments
On April 14, 2025, City staff and consultants presented an overview of the Residential Parking Permit (RPP) Program to the Planning and Preservation Commission, highlighting the work completed to date and the proposed policy recommendations. Following the presentation, the Commission provided several comments. They recommended that City staff explore adding a Parking Enforcement feature to the MySanFernando App, such as a direct call button to the San Fernando Police Department’s non-emergency line, to make it easier for residents to report parking violations. The Commission also encouraged City staff to develop petition guidelines or a standardized form that would assist residents in gauging neighborhood interest when seeking to establish a new RPP zone.
Timing and Next Steps.
If City Council directs staff to proceed, a public hearing for the first reading of the proposed ordinance will be scheduled, tentatively for the June 2, 2025 City Council Meeting. Final adoption is anticipated in early Fall 2025.
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Receive a Presentation Regarding the Development and Implementation of a Citywide Residential Parking Permit Program
BUDGET IMPACT:
The $100,000 in total funding available to implement a residential parking permit program was allocated as an enhancement in the FY 2022-2023 Approved Budget within the Public Works Department General Fund and carried forward into the
FY 2024-2025 Budget to fund professional services:
SOURCES
Fund Account Number Agreement Amount
FY 2024-2025
Engineering Professional Services 001-310-0000-4270 $84,735.00 If in the future the City decides to utilize Dixon to perform additional parking related services, including providing specific technology for managing parking programs, funding for such services will be based on an amount approved during subsequent budget processes.
CONCLUSION:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the presentation, and provide direction as necessary.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. San Fernando Residential Parking Plan
B. San Fernando Residential Parking Plan- Executive Summary May 19, 2025 CC Regular Meeting Page 549 of 733
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ATTACHMENT “A”
San Fernando
Residential Parking Plan
Prepared for the City of San Fernando
By Dixon Resources Unlimited
May 12, 2025
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Table of Contents
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................2 Purpose .............................................................................................................................................2 Study Overview ................................................................................................................................2 Parking Utilization Analysis .........................................................................................................2 Community Outreach ..................................................................................................................3 Planning Context..............................................................................................................................3 Residential Parking Permit Program..................................................................................................5 Existing Conditions ..........................................................................................................................5 RPP Policies.......................................................................................................................................6 RPP Administration ..........................................................................................................................8 RPP Program Adjustments ........................................................................................................... 10 RPP Management.......................................................................................................................... 11 RPP Enforcement........................................................................................................................... 13 General Parking Management Strategies...................................................................................... 14 Parking Enforcement .................................................................................................................... 14 Parking Supply & Demand Management................................................................................... 16 Public Parking Strategies ............................................................................................................. 18 Implementation Guide ..................................................................................................................... 19 Near-term Implementation Checklist ......................................................................................... 19 Mid-term Implementation Checklist........................................................................................... 20 Long-term Implementation Checklist......................................................................................... 21 Appendix A. Parking Utilization Report.......................................................................................... 22 Appendix B. Community Outreach Summary ............................................................................... 37 Appendix C. RPP Program Guidelines ........................................................................................... 87 Appendix D. Administrative Guidelines......................................................................................... 89 List of Figures
Figure 1. Study Area............................................................................................................................2 Figure 2. Existing RPP Zone Map .......................................................................................................5 Figure 3. Current RPP Signage...........................................................................................................5 Figure 4. Example Escalating Fee Structure (Annual Cost).............................................................7 Figure 5. RPP Zone Establishment Process.......................................................................................9 May 19, 2025 CC Regular Meeting Page 551 of 733
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Figure 6. Code Enforcement Decal for Trash Collection ............................................................. 15 Figure 7. Example of Oversized Vehicle Restriction Signage...................................................... 15 Figure 8. Existing Signage at Maclay Avenue and 8th Street...................................................... 15 Figure 9. Drone Imagery Sampling of Courthouse parking lot: (a) Thursday, September 12, 8AM. (b) Thursday, September 12, 5:30PM. (c) Saturday, September 14, 12PM. .................... 17 Figure 10. Drone Imagery Sampling of Calvary Tabernacle Lot on Saturday, September 14:
(a) 6:30AM. (b) 12PM........................................................................................................................ 17 Figure 11. Example Wayfinding Signage....................................................................................... 18 List of Tables
Table 1. RPP Operating Hours and Mitigated Impact .................................................................. 10 Table 2. Comparison of FY 24-25 Parking Violation Penalties for City of San Fernando and Burbank.............................................................................................................................................. 14 May 19, 2025 CC Regular Meeting Page 552 of 733
2 Introduction
Purpose
The City of San Fernando (City) engaged Dixon Resources Unlimited (DIXON) to conduct a Residential Parking Study (Study) that evaluates the City’s existing parking conditions, current residential parking permit (RPP) program, and relevant policies. DIXON developed this San Fernando Residential Parking Plan (Plan), which identifies policies, procedures, and strategies necessary to address the City’s current and future residential parking needs. The City is encouraged to adjust the implementation approach as needed to best fit the ever-changing needs of the community.
The recommendations of this Plan are designed with the following parking management guiding principles in mind:
➢ Inclusivity: Build an inclusive parking approach to on-street parking to ensure more equitable access for all residents and encourage community cohesion. ➢ Balance: Establish a balanced approach that prioritizes the needs of the community while minimizing the financial burden on residents.
➢ Utility: Strive for a balanced parking supply and demand to maximize utilization of existing parking locations.
➢ Accessibility: Ensure accessible solutions for all residents, including accommodations for residents uncomfortable or unfamiliar with technology.
Study Overview
This Study began in August 2024 and has since included an extensive evaluation of existing conditions, program analysis, stakeholder input, and data collection. DIXON has conducted several interviews with City staff, including needs assessment interviews with the departments of Community Development, Public Works, Police, and Finance, and an in-person workshop with Parking and Code Enforcement staff to gather information about the existing program to identify strategies for improvement, which are summarized and documented in this Plan.
Parking Utilization Analysis
In order to understand the current parking
conditions of the City, parking utilization data
collection and analysis was conducted for 68
on-street block faces, which consisted of a
sampling of the two existing RPP zones, and a
non-RPP area that has significantly impacted
on-street parking due to Acessory Dwelling
Unit (ADU) development (see Error! Not a
valid bookmark self-reference. for the Study
Area). Data collection was conducted on one
weekday while school was in session and one
Saturday in the fall of 2024 to ensure an
accurate reflection of typical parking
RPP one
RPP one
on RPP rea
Figure 1. Study Area
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3 utilization levels. In addition to on-street data collection using license plate recognition (LPR) technology, a sampling of 12 off-street parking lots was using drone imagery to a better understanding of parking utilization levels beyond the residential streets and gain insight into any underutilized parking assets in the City. Full parking data and utilization analysis results can be found in Appendix A.
Community Outreach
To ensure that the Plan would fit the unique needs of the community, this Study included an online Residential Parking Survey and two rounds of community meetings. The purpose of the survey was to gather feedback about policies and practices related to residential on-street parking within the City. The survey was available online for 100 days with English and Spanish language options, and over 400 total responses were recorded. The community meetings consisted of in-person and virtual option, for a total of four meetings between November 2024 and February 2025. A Spanish translator was present for all four meetings. The community outreach efforts were promoted through the City’s social media platforms, press releases, and an email blast. A full summary of the community outreach results can be found in Appendix B.
Planning Context
This Study is informed by statewide legislation and guidance, including the California Vehicle Code (CVC), California Government Code (CGC), Senate and Assembly Bills, and the California State Attorney General’s (AG) opinions.
Policies affecting Parking and Permit
Parking
Impact on Parking
B 4 3 “Daylighting law”: Starting January
1, 2025, it is illegal in California to park within
20 feet of the approach of any marked or
unmarked crosswalk, regardless of painted or
unpainted curbs.
20 feet is approximately the length of one (1)
parking space. AB 413 will reduce the total
number of on-street parking spaces available
in the City. These spaces could alternatively be
used for micromobility parking, or as loading
spaces.
0 6 G Opinion (# 4-304): The opinion
states that “issuing long-term residential
parking permits, local authorities may not
distinguish among residents based on the type
of dwelling in which they live.”
This encourages agencies to modify RPP
programs such that all housing types, including
single-family homes and multi-family homes,
are eligible for participation.
Proposition 6: RPP fees (amongst other
charges) must not exceed the costs incurred to
administer the program.
This prevents the price of parking permits from
increasing beyond what is feasible to cover
program administration.
utomated Parking Enforcement Impact on Parking
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4 SB 34: This bill prohibits the sharing of data
collected by LPR cameras with out-of-state or
federal agencies if the data would be used for
immigration enforcement purposes. The law
aims to protect privacy and prevent the misuse
of LPR data to target individuals based on their
immigration status.
This may help foster a sense of trust by
residents if the City chooses to use LPR
technology, which can help improve efficiency
of enforcement and compliance with parking
policies.
Parking Minimums & Housing
SB 0: Cities can authorize construction of up
to ten units on a single parcel without
requiring an environmental review.
SB10 could increase residential on-street
parking demand as these developments
would be made to accommodate multi-family
homes on a relatively limited amount of land.
SB / B 033: Local agencies are
prohibited from requiring replacement parking
when an uncovered parking space is
demolished or replaced with an Accessory
Dwelling Unit (ADU). However, the agency can
choose to impose parking standards on ADUs
including no more than one parking space per
ADU or bedroom, whichever is less.
This would cause an imbalance in parking
supply and demand, as residential parking
demand would continue to increase without
increased parking supply.
B 907: Cities are prohibited from imposing
parking minimums within a ½ mile of a major
transit stop.
Without significant public transit investment,
many residents would continue to rely on their
personal vehicles and require a parking space
elsewhere, further increasing parking demand
beyond supply.
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5 Residential Parking Permit Program
Existing Conditions
Currently, both existing RPP zones in the
City have permit restrictions from Monday
through Friday, between the hours of 8AM
and 6PM. Vehicles that do not hold a permit
are able to park for up to either a one- or
two-hour time limit depending on the
specific street’s regulation. Ordinance No.
1379, adopted by City Council on April 15,
1991, enabled the establishment of an RPP
program in the City. In the same year, Zone
1 was established under Resolution No.
6119, in response to residents’ complaints
about the lack of on-street parking spaces
due to commercial impacts on First Street.
To mitigate the impact of the employees
and visitors parking in the residential
neighborhoods, the operating hours were set to match the business hours along First Street. While the permits are currently free, Resolution No. 6119 originally established a fee of $10.00 for resident and guest permits. This fee was later waived by Resolution No. 6694, concurrent with the introduction of Zone 2 in 1999. The original proposed boundaries for Zone 1 were downsized to what currently exists in the City under Resolution No. 6754 in 2000.
The following sections provide an overview of the recommended program guidelines, policies, and strategies for the RPP Program.
Figure 2. Existing RPP Zone Map
Figure 3. Current RPP Signage
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6 RPP Policies
Much of the City’s RPP program policies have remained unchanged since its inception in 1991; however, the City’s landscape has changed significantly and so has the community’s parking needs.
The following sections provide an overview of the proposed RPP program policies that the City should adopt in order to update the program to one that is equitable, inclusive, and balanced. The City would need to update the municipal code to reflect the updated program policies and enable the implementation of the recommended strategies listed in the Plan. The list of proposed RPP program guidelines can be found in Appendix C.
Clarify the Intent of the Program
It is recommended that the City clarify the intent of the RPP program to address the core root of the parking impacts the program was originally intended to solve. The City should only consider introducing RPP zones in neighborhoods experiencing external parking demand (not from other local residents). The intent of the program should simply be to safeguard access for San Fernando residents and their guests. External parking demand includes impacts from commercial areas, neighboring cities such as Sylmar and Pacoima, and venues such as schools, churches, and recreational facilities.
Based on the 2016 California State Attorney General’s opinion (#14-304), an RPP Program should not differentiate between types of dwelling. This means that the program should apply to both single-family homes and multi-unit dwellings within the RPP area. When developing the program, it is important to identify the concentrations of different types of dwellings as it can impact the program rules and permit types applicable. The City should also exclude oversized vehicles from the RPP program in order to preserve safety and quality of life in the residential streets. Although the City has existing code (Sec. 90-13) that prohibits commercial vehicles from parking on certain residential streets, it should be noted that oversized vehicles are not limited to commercial vehicles.
Verify permit application requirements. In order for a resident to apply for a residential parking permit, they must submit the following documentation to the online permit management system (PMS) (see RPP Management section for details on PMS):
• Either of the following:
o A valid California Driver’s License. Under AB 60, individuals without proof of legal presence in the US can also obtain a California Driver’s License using alternative documentation, including foreign documentation (e.g., such as a Guatemalan National Identification Card) and school documents.
o A valid vehicle registration with San Fernando address listed. • Proof of residency (e.g., utility bill, cell phone bill). This is to ensure they are a San Fernando resident and to determine which existing or proposed RPP zone they live in.
Establish zone size requirements. When initiating a neighborhood petition for a new RPP zone, residents should consult with City staff regarding the minimum number of streets or blocks to be included. In most cases, a minimum of 1,500 feet, or approximately four contiguous blocks (both sides of the street included) rounded to the end of the next street should be considered to establish a new standalone RPP zone. This approach is recommended since smaller zones likely do not provide enough coverage to effectively address the parking impacts. This requirement would not apply to applicants attempting to join an existing neighboring permit zone. It is important to note May 19, 2025 CC Regular Meeting Page 557 of 733
7 that exemptions may be made for block faces that are adjacent to a neighboring jurisdiction and are experiencing spillover effects from said jurisdiction.
Introduce an escalating permit fee structure. In order to maintain a cost-neutral program, the City should introduce an escalating permit fee structure, as shown in Figure 4. The City should also consider an in-depth review of RPP program administrative costs and ensure that the permit pricing model is aligned with Proposition 26, which states that a parking permit cannot be considered another tax, and that the City must model the program such that is self-funding, including the costs of administration, enforcement, signage, and more. The purpose of introducing a fee to the residentialpermits is to incentivize residents who choose to own additional vehicles to use any onsite parking, rather than rely on on-street parking for vehicle storage. This would in turn promote equitable access to the curb and prevent a singular household from taking up a disproportionate amount of the residential parking supply.
Figure 4. Example Escalating Fee Structure ( nnual Cost) Provide a low-income permit option. To ensure an equitable and inclusive program, the City should provide a low-income permit option that would allow residents to obtain a residential parking permit free of charge, with proof of eligibility following an existing City program. The City may also choose to base eligibility off the requirements laid out in the California Code, GOV 68632, which includes recipients of several public benefits programs, as well as anyone below 200% of the federal poverty line. It is recommended that the City provides the first two permits for $5.00, with additional permits following the escalating rate structure (e.g. third permit for $25.) Consider making guest permits available for purchase in bundles of 100 single-use, 24-hour passes. Currently, residential parking permitholders receive two guest parking permits that are intended for one-time 24-hour use. The City should maintain the single-use policy with a 24-hour restriction, but should consider introducing guest permits that can be purchased in bundles of 100 passes that any San Fernando resident can purchase once a year. With an online PMS, residents would be able to assign a guest permit to a specific license plate that allows the vehicle to park in the designated RPP zone for a 24-hour period.
Revise permit maximums per household. The current permit maximum is two permits per household address. The City may consider raising this maximum to four permits per eligible parcel for certain cases to take into consideration the increase in housing density. Rather than placing a permit maximum by address, it is recommended that it be placed by parcel as ADUs in San Fernando require a separate address. If the permit maximum were to be based off address, a single parcel could potentially have more than four permits, which would not alleviate parking demand. In addition to this parcel maximum, the City should implement a one permit per eligible driver rule.
For the purposes of this program, an eligible driver is defined as a resident on a permit street (or proposed permit street) with a valid driver’s license and a vehicle registered to the same address.
This means that a resident who owns five vehicles but lives alone would only be qualified for one permit.
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8 Update permit renewal condition. With a virtual permit system, permit applications can be made on a rolling basis, and there is no need for a collective renewal date for the community or to prorate any permits. Every permit can be valid for 365 days upon activation and it is up to the permit holder to renew the permit through the PMS portal online or seek assistance at City Hall ahead of expiration.
Consider offering a special event parking permit. In order to mitigate the impact on available street parking during residential events and gatherings such as parties, birthdays, and other celebrations, the City should consider offering a special event permit. Special event parking permits should be set at a low price to encourage participation and compliance, between $5 and $10 per permit, and be available for purchase on the PMS portal up until it is sold out. The maximum number of permits to be sold should be determined by RPP zone to ensure that there wouldn’t be any additional parking impact on residents who rely on street parking. In the case that multiple events are occurring simultaneously in a given zone, the City should ensure that the total amount of special event permits to be sold does not exceed the maximum across the events. Event attendees without a valid special event permit must follow posted parking regulations. In the case that an event involves activities taking place within the public right-of-way, residents would be required to fill out a separate encroachment permit with the City.
Inform residents of any permit exemptions. During the RPP Zone Establishment Process, the City should be sure to remind residents of permit exemptions that are available for those who hold ADA placards. Once the City establishes a process for residents to request an accessible curb space in front of their residence, the City should ensure that residents are informed of this option during the permit application process.
RPP Administration
As the residential neighborhoods continue to experience more parking demand and grow in density, especially with the increase in ADUs, it is vital that the City adopts a clear set of administrative guidelines that will guide the implementation of new RPP zones in the future. A full overview of the proposed RPP administrative guidelines can be found in Appendix D.
Adopt the RPP Zone Establishment Process for any new RPP zones. In order to establish a new RPP zone, the below steps must be completed.
1. Propose a permit zone and initiate residential petition process: An initial application will be required to be completed by a lead resident or neighborhood representative, which details the parking challenge in their neighborhood, the proposed zone boundaries, and how the implementation of RPP restrictions would help mitigate the described parking challenge. Upon City staff review and validation of the initial application, the City would notify residents to initiate the petitioning process by communicating with their neighbors and garnering enough interest for implementation of RPP restrictions in their neighborhood. The petition would require at least 51% of residents in the proposed zone in support of the program and willing to purchase a permit, whether that be a residential permit or a guest pass bundle. From the date that the petitioning process is initiated, the City should set an expected timeframe or deadline for when the applicant must return to the City with a completed petition so as to ensure that new RPP zones could be implemented in a timely manner. The City may choose to adjust the threshold for the petition vote as needed, however it is recommended that the City maintains the requirement that 51% of residents must purchase a permit in order for the proposed RPP zone May 19, 2025 CC Regular Meeting Page 559 of 733
9 to be considered for establishment. This ensures success of the RPP program by best serving the needs of the residents.
2. Conduct a parking occupancy study: Once the residential petition has passed the threshold, the City must conduct a parking occupancy study to determine the current impacts on the curb and evaluate whether an RPP restriction is necessary. Generally, the City should use a minimum threshold between 70-80% occupancy for a proposed zone to proceed in the process. The City should consider altering this threshold based on factors such as but not limited to the density of the proposed area, presence of external impacts such as event centers or neighboring jurisdictions, or any future housing development plans.
3. Determine operating hours and zone boundaries: If the proposed RPP zone is found to regularly exceed the minimum parking occupancy threshold determined by the City, the parking utilization data should be used to inform the operating hours and zone boundaries that would most effectively address the neighborhood’s parking challenges.
4. Conduct community outreach to share occupancy findings and proposed hours/boundaries: The City should host community meetings with the residents within the boundaries of the proposed RPP zone and discuss the data findings, proposed operating hours, and proposed zone boundaries, then build consensus on the zone’s operating rules for implementation. The City may also choose to conduct a survey in place of a community meeting that details the findings and require that a portion of the survey respondents return the survey in acknowledgement of the proposed RPP policies.
5. Hold public review process by the Transportation & Public Safety Commission: Once the operating rules for the proposed RPP zone have been discussed with the residents of the zone, the City is to present the proposed RPP restrictions to the Transportation & Public Safety Commission to ensure that the RPP zone is in line with the City’s broader transportation goals.
6. Present to City Council for adoption of new RPP zone: The City will then present the RPP zone proposal to City Council for adoption before moving into the implementation phase.
Figure 5. RPP Zone Establishment Process
If the RPP program proves to be too resource intensive to manage with multiple permit applications being submitted in a short amount of time, the City should consider introducing a fee associated with the petition submitted by residents for the installation of a new RPP zone in order to help offset staff processing costs. For example, the Cities of Anaheim, Stanton, and Orange charge $500, $660, and $2,500 (respectively) for each petition to be processed. However, the City should ensure that any enacted fee remains reasonable to avoid prohibiting access and may instead choose to enact a fee based on the number of households in the proposed RPP zone, such as $5 per residence. Using automated tools such as a PMS would help mitigate the fee associated with the process as they can help reduce staff time and costs required to process the permit applications.
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10 RPP Program Adjustments
Implement a procedure for re-establishing existing RPP zones. With the introduction of the new RPP policies, the City would need to conduct a requalification process for the two existing RPP zones, which includes the following steps:
1. Residential petitioning process: At least 51% of residents in the RPP zone would need to be in support of the residential permit restrictions. For single-family homes, one primary household member would be eligible to vote. For rental complexes, residents, property managers, and property owners would all be eligible to vote. For multi-family properties, if it is individually owned, each owner would be eligible to vote.
2. 51% of households must purchase at least one permit.
Existing RPP zones will not be enforced until 1) the zone is renewed, 2) residents have been notified of the renewal, and 3) 50% of eligible households receive a permit under the new permit guidelines.
All RPP zone residents will be required to meet the new eligible driver criteria and permits will be subject to the permit fee rate structure. It is worth noting that with the implementation of a paid permit structure, it is likely that several residents may not want to have an RPP zone established in their neighborhood. If the City finds that a neighborhood that used to be in an established RPP zone is facing parking challenges after the removal of RPP restrictions, there should be an emphasis on enforcement and compliance to ensure that their residential parking access is preserved even without RPP restrictions in place.
Revise permit operating hours to reflect current parking demand. The parking impacts that the residents of San Fernando experience today have significantly changed since the RPP program was first established, due to an increase in dense housing developments, a higher concentration of local businesses and other commercial centers, and an increase in accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to address the housing shortage. Therefore, it is recommended that the City reevaluates the hours of operation for the existing permit districts and introduce custom operating hours for any new proposed permit districts to better serve the needs of the community. The City should also consider introducing time limits for block faces near commercial areas or recreational sites where vehicles without a permit would be able to park within the hours posted by signage in order to maintain turnover and access. As the RPP program expands, the City should use LPR technology to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented operating hours and determine if any business rules need to change to better serve the needs of the residents. The following table includes examples of operating hours for an RPP zone and what parking impacts they serve to mitigate, including, but not limited to:
Table 1. RPP Operating Hours and Mitigated Impact
Operating Hours Intended Mitigated Impact
M – 5 M Overnight restrictions can help mitigate residential density impacts, as well as impacts from commercial vehicles parking overnight in residential streets.
7 M – 5PM School hour restrictions can help mitigate impacts from nearby schools, such as school staff parking in the residential streets. 8 M – 6PM Daytime restrictions can help mitigate commercial impacts, such as employees and visitors parking in the residential streets.
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11 4/7 All-day restrictions can help mitigate parking impacts for areas of especially high residential parking demand.
RPP Management
Currently, the City mostly relies on manual processes for their permit program management, and also distributes physical permit passes for residents to display in their vehicles. However, it is recommended that the City transition to a virtual, plate-based permit program in order to reduce the administrative burden on City staff and ease the permit application and management process for residents.
Implement a virtual permit management system (PMS). The City should implement a PMS to streamline administrative tasks, reduce operational costs, and enable plate-based permits. This system would provide greater flexibility in managing permits and enable enforcement staff to access permit details in real time. When selecting a PMS vendor, the City should carefully consider the permit program policies, the City’s preferred business rules, and the ability of the PMS to meet the City’s needs. The City should develop a list of specifications based on the updated permit policies and select a PMS vendor based on their ability to support virtually managed permits and visitor permits without subjecting the permit program to potential abuse. The City has the opportunity to leverage their current Citation Management System (CMS) vendor, Turbo Data, to take advantage of their PMS services to streamline RPP program administration. The PMS would directly integrate with the CMS, which would greatly improve enforcement efficiency and allow the City to place blocks on certain permit applications if necessary, such as in the case that they have outstanding citation balances. Another benefit is that residents applying for permits can manage the process online and can upload all the required documentation on their computer or smartphone.
Work with a parking utilization data analysis vendor. To streamline the parking occupancy study process for the establishment of new RPP zones, the City should leverage a parking utilization data analysis vendor that can ingest LPR data collected by enforcement staff and produce various parking utilization metrics that can inform whether a proposed zone qualifies for an RPP program. Beyond the RPP program, a parking utilization data analysis dashboard can provide valuable insight into metrics such as the level of parking congestion, turnover rates, and repeat parking trends that can help inform data-driven decisions for parking management in the City overall. Refer to the RPP Enforcement section for details on LPR technology.
What are the benefits of automated permit management systems (PMS)? An automated PMS enables the administration of virtual permits, which can provide flexibility in the application and management process for both permit holders and City staff. Agencies who have transitioned to virtual permits typically experience minimized administrative workload and increased ease of integration with other parking technology, such as LPR or a Citation Management System (CMS), to streamline enforcement.
Permit holders typically experience increased convenience and ease of use, which can drive program success.
The vendor would also offer their industry experience to guide the City in implementing RPP program changes, including designing the application process.
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12 Accommodate in-person permit application and management assistance at City Hall. During the community outreach process, some residents have expressed concerns about the transition from an analog to a digital process for the RPP program. To ensure an equitable and inclusive approach, the City should continue to provide in-person permit application and management assistance at City Hall so that residents who may be unable to use or access technology are still able to participate in the RPP program if they wish. With the launch of the new RPP program, an extensive education and outreach campaign should be supplemented, including a permit application workshop, to ensure that residents have ample opportunity to apply through the virtual PMS and set up their account under the guidance of City staff.
Implement a process for ongoing evaluation and management of the program. To ensure the RPP program is maintaining its effectiveness and fulfilling its intended purpose of improving residential parking access, the City should adapt a process for ongoing evaluation and management of the program, including consistent data collection facilitated by LPR technology, and periodic community outreach. For example, every five years, the City may consider conducting an online survey to measure the RPP zone residents’ temperature on the program’s effectiveness and gather feedback on whether the RPP restrictions have improved their residential parking experience. With the data collection results and community feedback, the City can determine if any program adjustments are warranted per zone.
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13 RPP Enforcement
With the transition to a virtual, plate-based RPP program, it is highly recommended that the City leverages technology solutions to enhance their enforcement operations and improve administrative and operational efficiencies.
Leverage mobile (vehicle-mounted) license plate recognition (LPR) technology to enforce RPP restrictions. LPR is an essential component to supporting a virtual, plate-based RPP program as it allows enforcement staff to quickly verify whether a vehicle is permitted to park or not in a specific RPP zone, and it can significantly improve the efficiencies of other routine parking enforcement processes as well, including verifying time limited parking, abandoned vehicle abatement, scofflaw detection, wanted vehicle detection, and enforcement of paid parking. In addition to being a parking compliance tool, LPR cameras can collect data for parking utilization analysis as described earlier, which can support data-driven parking policies and regulations in the future.
If the City is unable to procure LPR cameras for the purposes of parking enforcement in time for the launch of the RPP program, enforcement staff would still be able to enforce the permit restrictions with their handheld electronic citation issuance devices provided through Turbo Data. However, vehicle-mounted LPR would substantially increase the efficiency of parking enforcement overall, and it is strongly recommended that the City prioritizes procurement of LPR technology.
When LPR is procured, the City would need to adopt a Data Privacy and Usage Policy that establishes guidelines such as authorized users of LPR, data collection and retention schedules, information sharing and security policies, and training requirements for the use of LPR technology and data. This is required for the City to utilize LPR for the purposes of data collection and enforcement.
Evaluate staffing needs and ramp up parking enforcement personnel resources as the RPP program expands. The City should consider re-evaluating staffing needs to support the enforcement of the RPP program and general parking policies Citywide. Effective, consistent, and broad coverage would help increase the presence of parking enforcement staff in the City, which would in turn encourage compliance with parking regulations and increase “good neighbor” parking etiquette. If the City sees a substantial increase in the number of RPP zones, the City can explore the possibility of outsourcing parking enforcement to supplement the internal enforcement team to close any identified gaps in coverage. Third-party parking enforcement vendors can offer the City the ability to quickly scale enforcement operations, provide efficiency through their existing expertise and specialization in this industry, and access to equipment (such as additional vehicles and LPR units).
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14 General Parking Management Strategies
Parking Enforcement
Implement an escalating penalty schedule. The City currently has an escalating penalty schedule for 72-hour violations, but the City should consider introducing escalating fines for other egregious parking violations such as parking on red curbs and street sweeping violations to encourage a change in behavior and compliance. Based on community feedback, there is an emphasis for safer streets, which includes enforcement of vehicles parking on red curbs, vehicles blocking driveways, and vehicles parking too close to intersections. The City of Burbank has an escalating penalty schedule for all parking violations, with lower fees for first-time violators compared to San Fernando.
Adopting an escalating penalty schedule, together with an active education outreach campaign, can help increase compliance, deter repeat offenders, and foster a sense of safety in the residential neighborhoods. The table below is a sampling of parking violations comparing penalty amounts between the cities of San Fernando and Burbank.
Table . Comparison of FY 4- 5 Parking Violation Penalties for City of San Fernando and Burbank Parking Violation City
st Offense nd Offense 3rd Offense
72-hour violation San Fernando $125.00 $250.00 $500.00
Burbank $64.00 $97.00 $100.00
Parking on a red curb San Fernando $93.00 - -
Burbank $66.00 $154.00 $157.00
Blocking driveway San Fernando $70.00 - -
Burbank $50.00 $96.00 $99.00
Parked within intersection San Fernando $70.00 - -
Burbank $49.00 $96.00 $99.00
Permit parking violation San Fernando $68.00 - -
Burbank $60.00 $112.00 $115.00
Incorporate educational outreach during street sweeping and trash collection days. To encourage compliance with parking regulations and streamline the City’s various sanitation processes, Community Service Officers (CSO) should consider distributing flyers that describe proper parking etiquette, similar to the decals Code Enforcement staff distributes to residents if trash receptacles are placed on the street earlier than instructed in the San Fernando municipal code (Figure 6). Through consistent outreach, the City can help keep the residential streets clean and improve the quality of life for residents.
Hire a dedicated meter technician. Currently, the City has 3 FTE and 1 PTE CSOs conducting parking enforcement duties. Recently, meter collections and maintenance were delegated to the CSO, which places a restraint on the amount of time they can spend enforcing parking regulations.
The City should consider hiring a dedicated meter technician that can help alleviate meter collections and maintenance duties from the CSOs so that their resources can be focused on parking enforcement duties.
Install oversized vehicle restriction signage. In order to effectively enforce oversized vehicle parking, the City should consider installing signage at the key entrance points to the City (such as at the intersection of Maclay Avenue and 8th Street) that notifies drivers that oversized vehicle parking is not permitted (see example signage in Figure 7). There is existing signage at this intersection that May 19, 2025 CC Regular Meeting Page 565 of 733
15 notifies drivers coming into San Fernando that the parking of unattached trailers over two hours is prohibited (see Figure 8). Posting adequate signage around the City can help streamline enforcement of parking restrictions and limit the number of oversized vehicles that park in residential streets, which would help maximize the on-street parking supply for residents and visitors.
Consider outsourcing parking enforcement to an outside contractor. The City should consider outsourcing parking enforcement if the expansion of the RPP program impedes the CSO’s ability to conduct routine parking enforcement processes, including verifying time limited parking, abandoned vehicle abatement, scofflaw detection, wanted vehicle detection, and enforcement of paid parking. An enforcement contractor provides the personnel and expertise to act as or supplement an agency’s parking enforcement team. They provide industry expertise, personnel, and any necessary equipment to perform the job requirements so the City can focus on managing the vendor instead of permit enforcement. This is an ideal method of ensuring effective enforcement without having to recruit and train new CSOs.
What are the benefits of outsourcing?
Reduced administrative labor & risks: When employee and personnel management functions and their associated risks are transferred to the contractor, the City can save time and costs on internal resources, funding, and personnel management. The contractor is responsible for the coverage of open shifts, sourcing temporary and permanent staffing, and providing training.
Assured and consistent service levels: The City has full control over directing the contractor in the execution of enforcement responsibilities, including the procedures and protocols the CSOs must follow when interacting with the community. The contractor is committed to a contractually defined standard of service, included Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). This ensures the public receives the same experience regardless of turnover in CSOs and offers the City flexibility in covering hours that are difficult to fill.
Figure 6. Code Enforcement Decal for
Trash Collection
Figure 7. Example of Oversized
Vehicle Restriction Signage
Figure 8. Existing Signage at
Maclay Avenue and 8th Street
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16 Access to equipment: The contractor can also be responsible for providing equipment, such as vehicles and LPR, to improve enforcement operations more efficiently without waiting on longer, sometimes multi-year procurement and internal processes.
Ability to efficiently scale the program: The City can direct the contractor to expand or shrink enforcement operations by adjusting the contract value. This gives the City flexibility to quickly adapt to changes in the size of the RPP program, for example, when new streets are added to a district.
Cost savings: The total cost for outsourced labor is typically lower than the fully burdened cost of agency staff due to differences in salary and benefit requirements. For select roles where a fulltime employee is not required, the vendor may also have more flexibility than the City in covering partial hours, ensuring efficient resource usage to achieve optimal coverage. A typical vendor charges $45-60/hour, and approximately $5,000/month in fixed fees. Expenses include the burdened cost of labor, uniforms, office space and supplies, equipment, and any fixed, monthly fees.
Parking Supply & Demand Management
Leverage shared parking agreements to maximize parking supply. The City should consider leveraging shared parking agreements that would offer additional overnight parking supply to nearby residents. Some potential locations that the City could consider for shared parking agreements include the courthouse parking lot (Figure 9) and church parking lots, such as at the Calvary Tabernacle (Figure 10). Residents with a permit would be able to park outside of the property’s usual business hours, and the City can ensure that permitted vehicles leave the premises at an agreed upon time with the property owner (in the case of a private parking lot) through enforcement and the use of technology. For private parking lots, the City should review its permit districts for potential shared parking locations and draw up a templated agreement prior to approaching the property owner.
What are shared parking agreements?
The City can increase parking availability in residential districts by establishing shared parking agreements with private lot owners. These agreements allow underutilized parking spaces, such as school lots during off-hours, to be used for public or permit parking. This strategy provides benefits such as reducing the costs of building new parking, improving convenience, optimizing use of existing spaces, and avoiding excessive land use for parking.
Private property owners benefit from added revenue, municipal support for insurance and enforcement, and improved signage. The agreements would outline key terms such as usage, maintenance, operations, and enforcement responsibilities. Terms and conditions are to be outlined in a shared parking agreement.
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17 Figure 9. Drone Imagery Sampling of Courthouse parking lot: (a) Thursday, September 12, 8AM. (b) Thursday, September 12, 5:30PM. (c) Saturday, September 14, 12PM.
Figure 10. Drone Imagery Sampling of Calvary Tabernacle Lot on Saturday, September 14: (a) 6:30AM. (b) 12PM.
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18 Consider dedicating a City-owned parking lot for employees and/or business owners. To maximize on-street, premium parking availability for visitors and patrons of businesses, the City should consider dedicating one or several City-owned parking lots for downtown employees and/or business owners. Paired with permit restrictions in the residential streets, this can help mitigate commercial impacts by directing employees to park off-street instead of in the residential neighborhoods or directly in front of businesses on the main commercial corridors. • Consider establishing virtual public (Commercial Business Use) parking permits. With the transition of residential permits to a virtual, plate-based system, the City should consider providing public parking permits digitally through the selected PMS vendor. This would lessen the administrative burden of handling physical permit applications and passes, and provide a centralized location for the administration and management of all City parking permits.
Public Parking Strategies
Introduce a mobile parking payment solution. The City currently has single-space meters for the on-street parking spaces, and pay stations in the City-owned parking lots. In order to improve the paid parking experience and reduce the resources needed for meter collections and maintenance, the City should consider leveraging a mobile parking payment solution, such as an app-based payment method or “text-to-pay” option. The City is currently in the process of rolling out this feature with their current single-space meter vendor, IPS.
Consider phasing out single-space meters. To further reduce the resources needed for meter collections and maintenance, the City should consider replacing their existing single-space meters with pay stations. Paired with the implementation of a mobile parking payment solution, the City would be able to move toward an infrastructure-lite solution that would minimize maintenance needs. The City would also have the opportunity to replace the outdated pay station in the Civic Center Public Parking lot to further improve the paid parking experience.
Update wayfinding signage to public parking lots. If the City chooses to allocate public parking lots for residential permit parking, the City should update the wayfinding
signage to reflect this change. All signage should meet MUTCD requirements and any City regulations. Wayfinding placement is an important part of the parking experience as effective signage can help direct visitors and patrons of businesses to the public parking lots, and encourage
visitors to park off-street. Easy-to-follow directional signage will allow the City to create a welcoming and safe
environment for visitors and residents alike by simplifying navigation and improving traffic flow. The City should
consider evaluating the quality of the existing signage and replace them if it is damaged or illegible.
Figure 11. Existing Wayfinding Signage
Design
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19 Implementation Guide
This Residential Parking Plan was designed to be realistic and achievable, however the actual implementation steps may vary depending on the City’s priorities, budget, staffing, and other factors. It is recommended that the City take an incremental approach to implementing the strategies listed in this Plan. This section summarizes the implementation steps in estimated nearterm (0-1years), mid-term (2-4 years), and long-term (5+ years) timeframes. Actual timing will be dependent on City Council prioritization, funding availability, staff and consultant resources, and the ongoing evaluation of initial implementation steps. The City is welcome to adapt the following phasing to best suit its processes, as most recommendations can work to achieve multiple priorities.
Near-term Implementation Checklist
Category Action
RPP Policies ❑ Update municipal code sections for
implementation of the new RPP program.
❑ Update RPP zone policies based on the
program guidelines (Appendix C).
RPP Administration ❑ Adopt the administrative guidelines (Appendix D).
❑ Begin to engage non-RPP zone residents
about the RPP zone establishment process
through mailing flyers and promote the new
PMS system.
RPP Program Adjustments ❑ Develop and launch an education and outreach campaign to support the renewal
of existing RPP zones and the transition to
the new PMS system.
RPP Management ❑ Determine required specifications for a permit management system (PMS) vendor
based on the updated permit policies.
❑ Procure permit management system (PMS)
services.
❑ Implement the selected PMS and work with
the vendor to configure the system based
upon the established permit administration
policies and business rules.
RPP Enforcement ❑ Procure license plate recognition (LPR) technology.
❑ Evaluate any existing City LPR data privacy
and retention policies, develop them if
needed, and ensure they provide the ability
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to use LPR for ongoing data collection. The
City’s policy should be posted on the City
website.
❑ Train staff on how to utilize the LPR cameras
for enforcement of permit zones, as well as
time zones, the 72-hour rule, abandoned
vehicle abatement, scofflaw detection, and
wanted vehicle detection.
Parking Enforcement ❑ Future-proof municipal code sections related to paid parking and general parking
restrictions.
❑ Incorporate educational outreach during
street sweeping and trash collection days.
❑ Hire a dedicated meter technician for meter
collections and maintenance duties.
❑ Install oversized vehicle restriction signage.
Parking Supply & Demand
Management
❑ Evaluate potential shared parking
agreement locations on City property (e.g.
Courthouse parking lot.)
❑ Engage with private property owners about
shared parking agreement opportunities to
gauge interest.
Category Action
RPP Policies ❑ Leverage LPR cameras for ongoing
monitoring of RPP zone effectiveness, and
determine if, for instance, a zone may
benefit from a lower or higher cap on the
number of permits allowed per parcel.
❑ Review permit fees annually and adjust as
needed based on operating costs and
utilization.
❑ Consider offering a special event parking
permit.
RPP Program Adjustments ❑ Leverage LPR cameras for ongoing monitoring of RPP zone effectiveness, and
adjust operating hours if needed.
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21 Long-term Implementation Checklist
RPP Enforcement ❑ Evaluate staffing needs and expand
enforcement personnel resources if needed
as the RPP program grows.
Parking Enforcement ❑ Implement an escalating penalty schedule.
Parking Supply & Demand
Management
❑ Develop a shared parking agreement for
use in upcoming negotiations.
❑ Actively pursue and negotiate potential
shared parking opportunities with private
property owners.
❑ Consider implementing employeededicated parking at a City-owned parking lot.
❑ Transition Commercial Business Use parking
permits to the virtual PMS.
Public Parking Experience ❑ Introduce a mobile parking payment solution.
❑ Consider replacing on-street single-space
meters with pay stations.
❑ Update wayfinding signage to public
parking lots if needed.
Category Action
RPP Program Adjustments ❑ Continue to utilize LPR for ongoing data collection and evaluation of the RPP
program.
RPP Enforcement ❑ Procure additional LPR cameras and
enforcement vehicles as needed to support
the expansion of the RPP program.
Parking Enforcement ❑ Consider outsourcing permit parking enforcement if needed.
❑ Monitor effectiveness of escalating penalty
schedule by analyzing citation data.
Parking Supply & Demand
Management
❑ Continue to seek out shared parking
agreements with private property owners as
needed.
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22 Appendix A. Parking Utilization Report
San Fernando Parking Utilization Data Report
Methodology
Dixon Resources Unlimited (DIXON) collected parking data on behalf of the City of San Fernando (City) as part of the Residential Parking Program Study (Study) and has prepared this Parking Utilization Data Report (Report) to demonstrate the current parking conditions for a selected residential area. In total, 68 on-street block faces and 12 off-street parking lots were included in the study. Data was collected using License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology and drone imagery by DIXON field staff on Thursday, September 12th and Saturday, September 14th. Data collection occurred each day at 5am, 11am, 4pm and 10pm.
Figure 1. Study Area Map
Most of the block faces in the Study Area are impacted by Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
The Study Area also includes two existing Residential Parking Permit (RPP) Zones. As shown in Figure 1, 10 block faces of the Study Area are located in RPP Zone 1, 18 block faces are located in RPP Zone 2, and 40 block faces are not located in an RPP zone.
RPP one
RPP one
on RPP rea
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23 Parking space inventory (number of parking spaces) was collected for on-street block faces in the Study Area. Inventory counts were captured using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Google Maps (Street View and aerial imagery measurements), with in-person field verification to count marked spaces and calculate space counts from the measurements of curb segments where parking is allowed. In areas without marked spaces and where parking is allowed, parking spaces were measured assuming a 22-feet space size, while a space size of 18-feet was used when a space is immediately adjacent to a driveway (see Figure 2), as the curb cut associated with the driveway
allows for easier entry and exit from the
space as opposed to parallel parking
between two vehicles. The posted
policies, driveways, loading zones, and
red curbs were also recorded as part of
the inventory measurement process.
Key Considerations
The parking industry considers the ideal target parking occupancy rate to be 85 percent1. This minimizes congestion and maximizes parking utilization. Areas that exceed 85 percent occupancy can appear full to the parking public and contribute to congestion as motorists circle looking for an available space. Likewise, areas that are below 85 percent are considered underutilized. The goal is to seek a balanced parking system that remains at or near 85 percent occupancy during most times on average, knowing that there will be some outliers When parking durations are long, this means that the turnover of parking spaces is low. When durations are shorter, this means that turnover is high. High turnover can maximize the number of motorists that can utilize available parking assets, which is especially important in commercial areas. The findings in this report are based on a limited sampling of data.
Definition of Terms
Occupancy: The percentage of parking supply that is occupied.
Peak Occupancy: The highest occupancy rate observed.
verage Occupancy: Average demand over multiple days and/or facilities.
High Occupancy: The number of passes per block face that exceeded 85%.
Length of Stay: The amount of time a car remains in a given parking space.
Turnover: The rate at which a parking facility is used, or the number of vehicles that can use a parking space within a given time.
Block face: A single side of the street between two cross streets. 1 Donald Shoup, The High Price of Free Parking (Planners Press, 2011) Figure 2. Example of 18 feet and 22 feet measurements.
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24 Results
The following analysis includes key takeaways on the inventory, occupancy, and length of stay for each sub zone in the study area.
Inventory
• RPP one :
o There are 118 total parking spaces across the 10 block faces included from RPP Zone 1.
• RPP one :
o There are 204 total parking spaces across the 18 block faces included from RPP Zone 2.
• on-RPP rea:
o There are 369 total parking spaces across the 40 block faces included that do not have an RPP zone.
RPP one
RPP one
on-RPP rea
Figure 3. Inventory by Block Face Map
Figure 3. Inventory by Block Face Map
Figure 3. Inventory by Block Face Map
Figure 3. Inventory by Block Face Map
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25 verage Occupancy
• RPP one :
o The lowest average on-street parking occupancy rate (77%) on Thursday was observed at 4pm, while the highest average occupancy rate (86%) on Thursday occurred at 5am.
o The lowest average on-street parking occupancy rate (81%) on Saturday was observed at 11am, while the highest average occupancy rate (91%) on Saturday occurred at 5am.
o The daily average on-street occupancy rate was high, being near or above 85% occupancy, with an average of 82% on Thursday and 86% on Saturday. • RPP one :
o The lowest average on-street parking occupancy rate (52%) on Thursday was observed at 11am, while the highest average occupancy rate (79%) on Thursday occurred at 5am.
o The lowest average on-street parking occupancy rate (65%) on Saturday was observed at 11am, while the highest average occupancy rate (77%) on Saturday occurred at 4pm.
o The daily average on-street occupancy rate was moderate and below 85% occupancy, with an average of 68% on Thursday and 71% on Saturday. • on-RPP rea:
o The lowest average on-street parking occupancy rate (61%) on Thursday was observed at 11am, while the highest average occupancy rate (87%) on Thursday occurred at 10pm.
o The lowest average on-street parking occupancy rate (74%) on Saturday was observed at 11am, while the highest average occupancy rate (89%) on Saturday occurred at 5am.
o The daily average on-street occupancy rate was moderately high, being near 85% occupancy, with an average of 77% on Thursday and 84% on Saturday.
Zone and Day of Week 5am 11am 4pm 10pm Average
Thursday Average 83% 62% 75% 81% 75%
RPP Zone 1 86% 85% 77% 81% 82%
RPP Zone 2 79% 52% 72% 68% 68%
Non-RPP Area 85% 61% 76% 87% 77%
Saturday Average 85% 73% 84% 80% 80%
RPP Zone 1 91% 81% 89% 82% 86%
RPP Zone 2 74% 65% 77% 69% 71%
Non-RPP Area 89% 74% 86% 86% 84%
Total Average 84% 67% 79% 80% 78%
Table 1. Average Occupancy Chart
Table 1. Average Occupancy Chart
Table 1. Average Occupancy Chart
Table 1. Average Occupancy Chart
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26 Chart 1. Average Occupancy – RPP Zone 1
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27 Chart 2. Average Occupancy – RPP Zone 2
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28 Chart 3. Average Occupancy – Non RPP Area
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29 Figure 4. Average Occupancy Map – Thursday
RPP one
RPP one
on-RPP rea
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30 Figure 5. Average Occupancy Map - Saturday
RPP one
RPP one
on-RPP rea
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31 Length of Stay
• RPP one :
o The average length of stay was 4.0 hours on Thursday and 4.8 hours on Saturday. o On Thursday 73% of vehicles stayed less than 4 hours, and on Saturday 66% stayed less than 4 hours.
• RPP one :
o The average length of stay was 3.7 hours on Thursday and 4.5 hours on Saturday. o On Thursday 74% of vehicles stayed less than 4 hours, and on Saturday 72% stayed less than 4 hours.
• on RPP Locations:
o The average length of stay was 3.5 hours on Thursday and 4.3 hours on Saturday. o On Thursday 72% of vehicles stayed less than 4 hours, and on Saturday 73% stayed less than 4 hours.
Zone and Day of Week 0-4 hrs 4-8 hrs 8-12 hrs 12+ hrs
Thursday 73% 16% 8% 4%
RPP Zone 1 73% 14% 7% 6%
RPP Zone 2 74% 12% 10% 5%
Non RPP Locations 72% 18% 7% 2%
Saturday 71% 8% 11% 10%
RPP Zone 1 66% 12% 10% 12%
RPP Zone 2 72% 5% 13% 10%
Non RPP Locations 73% 8% 10% 9%
Total Average 72% 12% 9% 7%
Table 2. Length of Stay
Table 2. Length of Stay
Table 2. Length of Stay
Table 2. Length of Stay
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32 Chart 4. Average Length of Stay – RPP Zone 1
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33 Chart 5. Average Length of Stay – RPP Zone 2
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34 Chart 6. Average Length of Stay – Non RPP Area
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35 Figure 6. Average Length of Stay Map - Thursday
RPP one
RPP one
on-RPP rea
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36 Figure 7. Average Length of Stay Map - Saturday
RPP one
RPP one
on-RPP rea
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37 Appendix B. Community Outreach Summary
The City of San Fernando (City) conducted an online survey and held four community meetings between October 2024 and February 2025 to solicit feedback from community members regarding their residential parking experience in San Fernando as part of the Residential Permit Parking (RPP) Program. The following sections describe the results and key themes from the community outreach efforts.
Survey Results
The online survey hosted on SurveyMonkey was open for 100 days starting on October 23, 2024, and closing on January 31, 2025. An English and Spanish version of the survey was available to maximize community engagement. A total of 462 responses were received, of which 430 respondents took the English survey, and 32 respondents took the Spanish survey.
However, it should be noted that only 269 respondents across both surveys fully completed the survey, answering every question in their designated survey question branch. Survey respondents were divided into residents who live in an existing RPP zone and residents who do not. The table below shows the breakdown of the number of responses by audience group, excluding incomplete responses.
Audience Group Number of Responses2
Residents in RPP zone 40
Residents not in RPP zone 224
The full results of the survey can be found in the “Survey Results Overview” section. Below are the key findings and trends identified from the survey results.
Topic Findings and Trends
Enforcement • Of the RPP zone residents, 48% of respondents are unsatisfied with the current parking enforcement in their area.
• Of the non-RPP zone residents, most respondents
expressed neutrality (48%), however more respondents
were unsatisfied (30%) than satisfied (22%) when asked
about current parking enforcement in their area.
• Both RPP and non-RPP zone residents shared concerns of neighbors reserving parking with trash bins, traffic cones, etc.
• Non-RPP zone residents expressed desire for less cars parking on red curbs.
2 The number of responses in the table does not match the total number of complete survey responses because some respondents indicated that they do not live in the City of San Fernando. These individuals were not prompted to answer the subsequent questions but were still counted as complete responses.
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38 Safety • Some RPP zone residents (26%) expressed that they feel unsafe when they have to park far away and walk to their residence.
• Both RPP (7%) and non-RPP zone residents (12%) shared concerns about cars blocking driveways.
• Non-RPP zone residents (11%) expressed a desire for
improved safety with less cars parking near intersections.
Permits • Of the RPP zone residents, more respondents are unsatisfied (24%) with the current process for managing permits than they are satisfied (15%).
• RPP zone residents (50%) expressed that they would like permits to be enforced citywide/more consistently.
• Of the non-RPP zone residents, 60% feel that their
neighborhood is in need of an RPP program.
Parking Supply • Both RPP (14%) and non-RPP zone residents (17%) shared that they frequently see cars that are parked for long periods of time without moving.
• Both RPP (21%) and non-RPP zone residents (22%)
expressed that their guests have a difficult time finding parking when visiting their neighborhood.
• Both RPP (33%) and non-RPP zone residents (32%) find it most difficult to find an available on-street parking space in the evening (6PM-10PM).
• Non-RPP zone residents (34%) are concerned about
parking taken up by households owning too many
vehicles, storing cars on-street instead of on their private property.
• Non-RPP zone residents (46%) shared concerns of
vehicles only being moved for street sweeping.
• Non-RPP zone residents (4%) expressed concerns of
events (e.g. Church, school) taking parking away from
residents.
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39 Community Meetings
Four community meetings were held, with two being held in-person and two being held virtually via Zoom. The following table summarizes the details of each community meeting:
Name Date(s) Setting Number of Attendees*
Community Meeting Round 1 November 21, 2024 In-Person 21 December 4, 2024 Virtual 14
Community Meeting Round 2 February 19, 2025 In-Person 20 February 20, 2025 Virtual 10
*Including DIXON and/or City staff.
Overview of Community Meeting Rounds
• The first round (comprised of one in-person and one virtual meeting) focused on sharing the results from the parking utilization study and identifying and receiving feedback from the community on their residential parking challenges, needs, wants, and desires.
• The second round (comprised of one in-person and one virtual meeting) focused on sharing a recap of the data collection and the online survey results, as well as to gather feedback on the draft residential parking permit program recommendations and other general parking management strategies.
Key Themes
Community Meeting Round 1
• Permit Program:
o Current RPP operating hours do not accurately reflect residential parking demand.
o Concerns of guest parking access with an RPP program in place. • Enforcement:
o Difficult to contact parking enforcement.
o Lack of vehicle size restrictions.
• Parking Supply:
o Too many vehicles per household.
o Vehicles shuffle parking spaces to avoid 72-hour rule. o Guests have a difficult time finding parking.
o Residents save parking spaces with trash cans.
o Residents choose not to park in their driveways and park on-street instead. o Spillover parking from multi-unit dwellings.
o Temporary no parking restrictions during events create challenges for residents who usually park on the street.
o Vehicles parked for over 72 hours on-street.
o Some residents bring vehicles they are trying to sell, and leave them in the streets for days, sometimes more than 3 days.
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40 • Safety & Sanitation:
o Vehicles parked on the street block driveways.
o Neighbors move trash bins during collection days so that they can park on the street, and trash does not get collected.
o Some residents need to leave trash cans outside days ahead of trash day, otherwise there won’t be enough space on the curb due to parked vehicles. o Safety concerns with transient population.
o Safety concerns between neighbors; potential repercussions when interfering with residents “reserving” parking spaces with trash cans. o Vehicles parked on the street do not leave enough space to put trash cans out for trash day.
• Housing trends:
o Short-term rentals create increased parking demand.
o Residents rent out rooms and do not provide parking.
o Overcrowding/high density in single-family homes.
o Residents owning multiple vehicles (up to 8 vehicles per household). • Other:
o For-sale vehicles parked on the street.
o Commercial vehicles park on-street.
o Residents use driveways to fix cars.
Community Meeting Round 2
• Permit Program Policies
o Concerns of zone size requirement, particularly for residents who live on the border of the City of San Fernando and other neighboring jurisdictions such as Sylmar or Los Angeles County.
▪ Clarifications were made that exemptions to the minimum zone size requirement can be made for certain block faces, including those experiencing spillover effects from neighboring jurisdictions. o Concerns of PMS account access being limited to one primary permitholder per household.
▪ Clarifications were made that the purpose of the limit is to avoid fraudulent permit applications and streamline permit management for residents.
o Concerns of digitization of permit application and management process, with some residents not having access or not having the ability to use technology. ▪ Clarifications were made that residents can continue to visit City Hall for assistance with permit applications and management.
o Confusion about the zone requalification process.
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41 whether a neighborhood should have RPP restrictions in place on behalf of the residents.
• Enforcement
o Confusion about daylighting legislation and City’s plans to enforce the rule. ▪ Clarifications were made about the rule and enforcement staff present at the in-person meeting provided an overview of the timeline for enforcement of the daylighting rule and education outreach campaign.
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42 Survey Results Overview
All Participants:
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43 NOTE: Although RPP Zone 1 observed higher levels of parking occupancy during the data collection, most of the survey respondents who indicated that they live in an existing RPP zone live in Zone 2. Therefore, the survey results may be a more accurate reflection of the needs, perceptions, and experiences of the RPP Zone 2 residents, instead of Zone 1. The City should ensure that active outreach is done to residents in both existing RPP zones, with a particular emphasis on Zone 1 residents during the RPP requalification process and ensure that their parking needs are met through the City’s parking program.
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English Survey
Spanish Survey
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Spanish Survey
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Spanish Survey
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Note: Of the four respondents who selected “Other”, three wrote in both English and Spanish (bilingual), and one wrote in English and ASL.
Spanish Survey
Note: Of the three respondents who selected “Other”, two wrote in Spanish and one wrote in English.
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Spanish Survey
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Spanish Survey
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87 Appendix C. RPP Program Guidelines
RPP Zone Policies
• Introduce RPP zones in neighborhoods experiencing external parking demand (such as impacts from commercial areas, schools, churches, and recreational facilities), and neighborhoods experiencing Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) impacts to on-street parking.
The intent of the program should be to safeguard access for San Fernando residents and their guests.
• In order to align with the California Attorney General’s opinion (#14-304), all City residents should be eligible to participate in the application process for new zones. This means all residential zoning neighborhoods should be eligible for an RPP zone (assuming the other requirements for the application, petition, and evaluation are also met). • Expand the minimum size requirement to avoid pushing the parking issues from one block to the next. A minimum of 1,500 feet or about four blocks (both sides of the street included) rounded to the end of the next street should be required to establish a new standalone RPP zone. Single blocks that are immediately adjacent to an existing RPP zone should still be eligible to be added to the existing zone.
• Continue to require a petition for new permit zones, which is signed by 51 percent or more households in support of implementing the restriction.
• 51 percent or more households must also purchase a permit (whether residential or guest permit) in order for the new RPP zone to be established. • In rental complexes, the residents, property managers, and property owners should all be allowed to participate in the petition survey. If the units in a multi-family property are individually owned, each owner would have the opportunity to vote. • Continue to require a parking occupancy threshold of 70-80 percent for evaluating whether to establish a new RPP zone.
• In order to remove a residential parking restriction, residents should continue to be required to follow the existing petitioning process and 51 percent of residents should support removing the restriction for it to be considered. No parking occupancy study is needed, but notification should be given to any surrounding permit zone residents.
Permit Policies
• Virtual License Plate Based system, where the plate is the permit • Permits should be non-transferable and strictly associated with the vehicle's license plate number.
• Commercial or Oversized vehicles, as defined by the San Fernando Municipal Code, should not be eligible to receive parking permits through the RPP program. • Permits should be limited to one permit per eligible resident, using the resident’s driver’s license number.
• Every permit can be valid for 365 days upon activation and it is up to the permit holder to renew the permit through the Permit Management System (PMS) portal online or seek assistance at City Hall ahead of expiration.
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88 • Introduce an escalating permit rate structure starting at $25.00 annually for the first permit.
For households with multiple drivers, additional permits should be offered at a higher premium rate of an additional $25.00 per permit.
• 2-4 permits maximum per household based on on-street parking supply vs existing demand. • Offer a discounted rate to qualifying low-income residents, where the first two permits are provided for $5.00. Additional permits follow the escalating rate structure. This program will be aligned with other low-income qualifying programs the City provides. • Guest permits are $25.00 for 100 single-use 24-hour permits and are associated with the eligible resident's address. A resident who does not hold a residential permit would still be able to purchase guest permits, as long as they live in an established RPP zone.
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89 Appendix D. Administrative Guidelines
Overview
The City of San Fernando (City) is evaluating the current Residential Parking Permit (RPP) program and updating policies, guidelines, and procedures for the establishment and management of RPP zones. This document summarizes important considerations to evaluate when establishing the RPP program administrative guidelines. The goal of the RPP program should be to optimize on-street access for residents and their guests, incentivize compliance, and minimize the opportunity for permit abuse. Additionally, for the program to become financially sustainable and for the City to make investments in modernizing the program, the City should adjust the permit fees and rate structure with the goal of a cost-neutral program. As outlined in the project scope, Task 4.1 Administrative Guidelines, the specific administrative guidelines and operating procedures will guide the City in preparation for the implementation process. This is an actionable set of guidelines, processes, and templates which address:
1. The petitioning process for residents desiring the establishment of districts.
2. The process for staff review of petitions, certification of petitions, and data collection for responding to resident petitions.
3. Guidelines for permit parking operating hours.
4. The format for hosting community meetings with residents requesting a permit district to discuss data findings from fieldwork and proposed district boundaries, and reaching a consensus on permit district hours, permit application requirements, fees, and process for implementation.
5. Template language for a Council Resolution approving and establishing RPP zone.
Each topic will be discussed in the following sections.
Petitioning Process
Neighborhood Application
The first step to initiate the petitioning process would be to have resident(s), which could include property managers or owners in rental complexes, file an application with the Public Works Department that describes the parking challenge in their neighborhood and how the implementation of RPP restrictions would be able to address that challenge. This application should also include the proposed RPP zone boundaries, consisting of a minimum of 1,500 feet or about four blocks (both sides of the street included), as detailed in the RPP Program Guidelines.
Once the Public Works Department has reviewed the application, determined whether the proposed RPP zone meets the RPP Program Guidelines, and evaluated the validity of the reasonings for a request of RPP zone implementation, City staff should send an official RPP petition form to the applicant(s) of the proposed RPP zone. The applicant(s) would then be responsible for collecting enough signatures within a timeframe to be decided by the City to meet a certain threshold, as May 19, 2025 CC Regular Meeting Page 640 of 733
90 described in the following section. Households that sign in support of the petition should be required to list their full name, residential address, phone number, and email address so that the City would be able to contact them with next steps for purchasing a residential and/or guest permit if the petition is successful.
While the petition should be administered physically on a petition form for ease of collecting signatures, the initial neighborhood application should be administered online. This would allow City staff to more easily keep track of applications, and if a new application is submitted for a neighborhood that already has an existing application in progress, it would be easier for the City to reach out electronically to the applicant and inform them that their residential block face is already being considered for RPP zone implementation.
The City should also post and keep track of all active applications and their related proposed RPP zones online so that any new applicants would first be prompted to check the list of active applications and verify that their address is not part of a proposed RPP zone. If the applicant finds that their address is already included in an existing application, then the website should instruct the resident to get in contact with the applicant of the existing application to proceed with the petitioning process.
During the outreach period of the RPP program launch, the City should emphasize the importance of having residents take the lead, as the petition would need to be initiated by the residents themselves. It is up to the residents to collaborate and speak to their neighbors to collect enough signatures to fulfill the threshold.
Establishing the Threshold
Requiring a majority of signatures is a common practice throughout RPP programs. It is recommended that the City establish a petitioning process to ensure that neighborhoods are not subjected to permit parking regulations without a majority approval and participation. It is recommended that for proposed permit parking zones, the program should require a resident petition to be signed by 51 percent or more households in support of implementing the restriction.
As detailed in the RPP Program Guidelines, a minimum of 1,500 feet or about four blocks (both sides of the street included) rounded to the end of the next street should be required to establish a new standalone RPP zone.
Clarify the Petition Rules for Multi-family Properties
In rental complexes, the residents, property managers, and property owners should all be allowed to participate in the petition survey. One signature per residence could be used to indicate support for the associated address, which would contribute to the overall 51 percent threshold. If units in a multi-family property are individually owned, each owner would have the opportunity to vote.
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91 Staff Review and Certification Process
Optimize Occupancy Studies
Once the petitions are verified and the threshold has been met, the petition should subsequently be followed by a parking occupancy study to evaluate whether permit restrictions are needed. It is also important to consider when the occupancy studies are conducted. The City should collect data at different intervals throughout the day and evening to know when parking is most congested, which will help to determine the operating times for permit restrictions. It is recommended that occupancy data be collected on one weekday and one weekend day to have a full understanding of the proposed permit parking zone’s typical parking utilization levels and ensure any variations are captured.
The City should require an on-street parking occupancy threshold between 70 to 80 percent for evaluating whether to establish a new RPP zone. Once parking reaches the threshold occupied within a neighborhood, it may become challenging for residents to find convenient on-street parking, which can justify the need for permit restrictions. The occupancy threshold should be used as a baseline to determine the appropriate boundaries and operating times for the new permit zone.
When establishing neighborhood permit zones with multiple blocks, not every street should be required to reach the required occupancy threshold individually to be included within the zone.
Instead, the City should evaluate the collection of blocks to determine if the proposed boundaries are right-sized to address the impacts.
For a street to join an existing permit zone, the street should follow the existing process that evaluates the applicable street individually. The residents should continue to provide a petition with support from 51 percent of residents on that street, and an occupancy study should show that parking is over the 70 to 80 percent threshold.
Public Review Process
After the petition has been verified by City staff, the proposed zone(s) should be presented to the Transportation and Public Safety Commission, and then recommendations on the proposed zone(s) should be presented to City Council for adoption. Once adopted, the City can move forward with establishing the RPP zone.
Removing a Zone
To remove a residential parking restriction including those established with the revised RPP program, residents should continue to be required to follow the existing petitioning process and 51 percent of residents should support removing the restriction for consideration. A parking occupancy study should not be required, but notification should be given to all surrounding permit zone residents. In deciding to remove permit parking from a single street, staff should carefully take into consideration the surrounding area and permit zone. A street where the majority of surrounding streets (50 percent or more) are included in the permit zone should not be considered for removal because of the spillover parking risk.
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92 Evaluating Future Adjustments
A separate parking occupancy threshold should be established to evaluate future policy changes within RPP zones once they have already been established. These adjustments can be triggered and further evaluated by another petition initiated by interested residents.
The parking industry standard for the target parking occupancy rate is 85 percent. At this rate, there are enough vacant parking spaces to minimize congestion from drivers searching for spaces. The City should use the 85 percent rate as a high threshold for when to consider program adjustments in existing zones. If an established permit zone is found to regularly reach or exceed 85 percent occupancy this could indicate the need for policy adjustments. For instance, the zone may benefit from a cap on the number of permits allowed per household or adjustments to the operating hours.
Operating Hours
Background and Historical Context
Currently, both existing RPP zones in the City have permit restrictions from Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8AM and 6PM. Vehicles that do not hold a permit are able to park for up to a one- or two-hour time limit depending on the specific street’s regulation. Ordinance No. 1379, adopted by City Council on April 15, 1991, enabled the establishment of an RPP program in the City. In the same year, the Parking Permit District (PPD) Zone 1 was established by Resolution No. 6119, in response to residents’ complaints about the lack of on-street parking spaces due to commercial impacts on First Street. To mitigate the impact of the employees and visitors parking in the residential neighborhoods, the operating hours were set to match the business hours of businesses along First Street. The original proposed PPD boundaries for Zone 1 were downsized to what currently exists in the City under Resolution No. 6754 in 2000.
The parking impacts that the residents of San Fernando experience today have significantly changed since the RPP program was first established, due to a rise in dense housing developments, a higher concentration of local businesses and other commercial centers, and an increase in accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to address the housing shortage. Therefore, it is recommended that the City reevaluates the hours of operation for the existing permit districts and introduce custom operating hours for any new proposed permit districts to better serve the needs of the community.
Evaluating Operating Hours
Following a parking occupancy study, the City should determine what the operating hours should be for each proposed zone. The operating hours should address the specific impacts for the zone, such as the presence of businesses, schools, or high-density housing developments. For residential streets bordering commercial districts, the City may choose to maintain a one- or two-hour time limit to accommodate commercial parking; however, the City should ensure that community input is taken into account for such permit exemptions. Also, it should be noted that in cases where parking occupancy is unusually high in a given area due to the presence of multi-family homes or highdensity housing with limited parking, implementing 24/7 permit restrictions may be more May 19, 2025 CC Regular Meeting Page 643 of 733
93 appropriate. The following table includes examples of operating hours for an RPP zone and what parking impacts they serve to mitigate, including, but not limited to:
Operating Hours Mitigated Impact
8 M – 6PM Daytime restrictions can help mitigate commercial impacts, such as employees and visitors parking in the residential streets.
M – 6 M Overnight restrictions can help mitigate residential density impacts, as well as impacts from commercial vehicles parking overnight in residential streets.
7 M – 5PM School hour restrictions can help mitigate impacts from nearby schools, such as school staff parking in the residential streets.
Format for Community Meetings
Preceding the Transportation and Public Safety Commission and City Council meetings will be a community meeting available to the residents within the boundaries of the proposed RPP zone, wherein the following topics will be discussed:
1. Discussion of data findings from fieldwork which will highlight occupancy of parked vehicles during the collection dates and times.
2. Proposed RPP zone boundaries and their relative distance to other neighborhoods, commercial areas, educational centers, and other areas that might cause potential conflicts between residential and other types of parking.
3. Building consensus on permit district hours, and process for implementation.
The City should follow the Community Engagement Framework to ensure an equitable and effective outreach process that is in line with the City’s broader goals, including offering Spanish translation services, and scheduling the neighborhood meeting outside of traditional business hours to maximize participation. Once the Community Meetings are completed, the City should provide details related to the topics that were discussed to the Transportation and Public Safety Commission and City Council for consideration for the approval of a new RPP zone.
The City may also choose to conduct a survey in place of the community meeting that details the findings and require that a portion of the survey respdendents return the survey in acknowledgement of the proposed RPP.
Template Language for Establishment of RPP Zones by Council Resolution As outlined in the scope DIXON has created template City Council language for the City’s review for the establishment of RPP Zones. This would be the final step towards establishing and approving RPP zones in residential neighborhoods. The template is provided on the next page.
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94 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-xx
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO,
CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING ZONE XX INCORPORATING THE FOLLOWING STREET SEGMENTS: ON XXXXX STREET
BETWEEN XXXXX AVENUE AND XXXXX AVENUE AND ON XXXXX AVENUE
BETWEEN XXXXX STREET AND XXXXX STREET AND AUTHORIZING THE
PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER OR THEIR DESIGNEE TO ESTABLISH THE RESIDENT ONLY PARKING RESTRICTION AS APPROVED.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY FIND AND DECLARE AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the San Fernando City Council has determined that parking is a limited resource on specific streets in San Fernando; and
WHEREAS, Section 90-452 of the San Fernando Municipal Code provides for the designation of permit only parking areas by resolution of the City Council; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that residential permit only parking is needed on xxxxx Street between xxxxx Avenue and xxxxx Avenue and on xxxxx Avenue between xxxxx Street and xxxxx Street; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the operating hours are between xxxxx and xxxxx Monday through Sunday; and
WHEREAS, Sections XX-XX and XX-XX of the San Fernando Municipal Code set forth provisions for enforcement and obedience to Code regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO that parking is hereby prohibited on the Designated Streets, during the posted operating hours, to vehicles without a permit.
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95 Municipal Code, signs shall be posted to give notice of said parking prohibition.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this XXth day of XXXXXX,
2025.
XXXXX, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
XXXXX, City Clerk XXXXX, City Attorney
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THIS PAGE IS RESERVED FOR CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss CITY OF SAN FERNANDO )
I, XXXXX, City Clerk of the City of San Fernando, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is the original of Resolution No. 25-xx and was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of San Fernando at a regular meeting held on the XXth day of XXXXXX, 2025, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereby set my hand and affixed the seal of the City of San Fernando this XXth day of XXXXX, 2025.
XXXXX, City Clerk
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ATTACHMENT “B”
San Fernando
Residential Parking Plan
Executive Summary
Prepared for the City of San Fernando
Full Residential Parking Plan by Dixon Resources Unlimited Executive Summary by City Staff
May 12, 2025
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2 Introduction
Purpose
This executive summary provides an overview of the San Fernando Residential Parking Plan. The full report, including detailed data analysis, findings, and community engagement summaries, is available as Attachment “A.”
The City of San Fernando engaged Dixon Resources Unlimited (DIXON) to conduct a Residential Parking Study to assess existing parking conditions, evaluate the current Residential Parking Permit (RPP) program, and review related policies. Based on this analysis, DIXON developed the San Fernando Residential Parking Plan, which outlines strategies, policies, and procedures to meet the City’s residential parking needs—both now and in the future.
The City may adapt the recommended implementation strategies over time to reflect the evolving needs of the community.
Residential Parking Permit Program
RPP Policies
The full overview of RPP Policies can be found in “RPP Policies” under Residential Parking Permit Program of the San Fernando Residential Parking Plan, Attachment “A”. The summary of policies can be found under Appendix “C” RPP Program Guidelines.
RPP Zone Policies
1. Introduce RPP zones in neighborhoods experiencing external parking demand (such as impacts from commercial areas, schools, churches, and recreational facilities), and neighborhoods experiencing Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) impacts to on-street parking. The intent of the program should be to safeguard access for San Fernando residents and their guests.
2. In order to align with the California Attorney General’s opinion (#14-304), all City residents should be eligible to participate in the application process for new zones. This means all residential zoning neighborhoods should be eligible for an RPP zone (assuming the other requirements for the application, petition, and evaluation are also met).
3. Expand the minimum size requirement to avoid pushing the parking issues from one block to the next. A minimum of 1,500 feet or about four blocks (both sides of the street included) rounded to the end of the next street should be required to establish a new standalone RPP zone. Single blocks that are immediately adjacent to an existing RPP zone should still be eligible to be added to the existing zone.
4. Continue to require a petition for new permit zones, which is signed by 51 percent or more households in support of implementing the restriction.
5. 51 percent or more households must also purchase a permit (whether residential or guest permit) in order for the new RPP zone to be established.
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3 6. In rental complexes, the residents, property managers, and property owners should all be allowed to participate in the petition survey. If the units in a multi-family property are individually owned, each owner would have the opportunity to vote.
7. Continue to require a parking occupancy threshold of 70-80 percent for evaluating whether to establish a new RPP zone.
8. In order to remove a residential parking restriction, residents should continue to be required to follow the existing petitioning process and 51 percent of residents should support removing the restriction for it to be considered. No parking occupancy study is needed, but notification should be given to any surrounding permit zone residents.
Permit Policies
1. Virtual License Plate Based system, where the plate is the permit
2. Permits should be non-transferable and strictly associated with the vehicle's license plate number.
3. Commercial or Oversized vehicles, as defined by the San Fernando Municipal Code, should not be eligible to receive parking permits through the RPP program.
4. Permits should be limited to one permit per eligible resident, using the resident’s driver’s license number.
5. Every permit can be valid for 365 days upon activation and it is up to the permit holder to renew the permit through the Permit Management System (PMS) portal online or seek assistance at City Hall ahead of expiration.
6. Introduce an escalating permit rate structure starting at $25.00 annually for the first permit. For households with multiple drivers, additional permits should be offered at a higher premium rate of an additional $25.00 per permit.
7. 2-4 permits maximum per household based on on-street parking supply vs existing demand.
8. Offer a discounted rate to qualifying low-income residents, where the first two permits are provided for $5.00. Additional permits follow the escalating rate structure. This program will be aligned with other low-income qualifying programs the City provides.
9. Guest permits are $25.00 for 100 single-use 24-hour permits and are associated with the eligible resident's address. A resident who does not hold a residential permit would still be able to purchase guest permits, as long as they live in an established RPP zone.
RPP Administration
A full overview of the proposed RPP administrative guidelines can be found in Appendix “D” of the San Fernando Residential Parking Plan, Attachment “A”.
Adopt the RPP Zone Establishment Process for any new RPP zones. In order to establish a new RPP zone, the below steps must be completed.
1. Propose a permit zone and initiate residential petition process.
2. Conduct a parking occupancy study.
3. Determine operating hours and zone boundaries.
4. Conduct community outreach to share occupancy findings and proposed hours/boundaries.
5. Hold public review process by the Transportation & Public Safety Commission.
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4 6. Present to City Council for adoption of new RPP zone.
RPP Program Adjustments
A full overview of the proposed RPP Program Adjustments can be found in under Residential Parking Permit Program of the San Fernando Residential Parking Plan, Attachment “A”.
1. Implement a procedure for re-establishing existing RPP zones. With the introduction of the new RPP policies, the City would need to conduct a requalification process for the two existing RPP zones, which includes the following steps:
1. Residential petitioning process: At least 51% of residents in the RPP zone would need to be in support of the residential permit restrictions. For single-family homes, one primary household member would be eligible to vote. For rental complexes, residents, property managers, and property owners would all be eligible to vote. For multi-family properties, if it is individually owned, each owner would be eligible to vote.
2. 51% of households must purchase at least one permit.
2. Revise permit operating hours to reflect current parking demand.
RPP Management
A full overview of the proposed RPP Management strategies can be found in under Residential Parking Permit Program of the San Fernando Residential Parking Plan, Attachment “A”.
1. Implement a virtual permit management system (PMS).
2. Work with a parking utilization data analysis vendor.
3. Accommodate in-person permit application and management assistance at City Hall.
4. Implement a process for ongoing evaluation and management of the program.
RPP Enforcement
A full overview of the proposed RPP Enforcement strategies can be found in under Residential Parking Permit Program of the San Fernando Residential Parking Plan, Attachment “A”.
1. Leverage mobile (vehicle-mounted) license plate recognition (LPR) technology to enforce RPP restrictions.
2. Evaluate staffing needs and ramp up parking enforcement personnel resources as the RPP program expands.
General Parking Management Strategies
Parking Enforcement
A full overview of the proposed Parking Enforcement strategies can be found in under General Parking Management Strategies of the San Fernando Residential Parking Plan, Attachment “A”.
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5 1. Implement an escalating penalty schedule.
2. Incorporate educational outreach during street sweeping and trash collection days.
3. Hire a dedicated meter technician.
4. Install oversized vehicle restriction signage.
5. Consider outsourcing parking enforcement to an outside contractor.
Parking Supply & Demand Management
A full overview of the proposed Parking Supply & Demand Management strategies can be found in under General Parking Management Strategies of the San Fernando Residential Parking Plan, Attachment “A”.
1. Leverage shared parking agreements to maximize parking supply.
2. Consider dedicating a City-owned parking lot for employees and/or business owners.
3. Consider establishing virtual public (Commercial Business Use) parking permits.
Public Parking Strategies
A full overview of the proposed Parking Supply Parking Strategies can be found in under General Parking Management Strategies of the San Fernando Residential Parking Plan, Attachment “A”.
1. Introduce a mobile parking payment solution.
2. Consider phasing out single-space meters.
3. Update wayfinding signage to public parking lots.
Implementation Guide
Near-term Implementation Checklist
Category Action
RPP Policies Update municipal code sections for
implementation of the new RPP program.
Update RPP zone policies based on the program
guidelines (Appendix C).
RPP Administration Adopt the administrative guidelines (Appendix D). Begin to engage non-RPP zone residents about the
RPP zone establishment process through mailing
flyers and promote the new PMS system.
RPP Program Adjustments Develop and launch an education and outreach campaign to support the renewal of existing RPP
zones and the transition to the new PMS system.
RPP Management Determine required specifications for a permit management system (PMS) vendor based on the
updated permit policies.
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6 Mid-term Implementation Checklist
Procure permit management system (PMS)
services.
Implement the selected PMS and work with the
vendor to configure the system based upon the
established permit administration policies and
business rules.
RPP Enforcement Procure license plate recognition (LPR) technology. Evaluate any existing City LPR data privacy and
retention policies, develop them if needed, and
ensure they provide the ability to use LPR for
ongoing data collection. The City’s policy should be
posted on the City website.
Train staff on how to utilize the LPR cameras for
enforcement of permit zones, as well as time
zones, the 72-hour rule, abandoned vehicle
abatement, scofflaw detection, and wanted vehicle
detection.
Parking Enforcement Future-proof municipal code sections related to paid parking and general parking restrictions.
Incorporate educational outreach during street
sweeping and trash collection days.
Hire a dedicated meter technician for meter
collections and maintenance duties.
Install oversized vehicle restriction signage.
Parking Supply & Demand Management Evaluate potential shared parking agreement locations on City property (e.g. Courthouse parking
lot.)
Engage with private property owners about shared
parking agreement opportunities to gauge interest.
Category Action
RPP Policies Leverage LPR cameras for ongoing monitoring of RPP zone effectiveness, and determine if, for
instance, a zone may benefit from a lower or higher
cap on the number of permits allowed per parcel.
Review permit fees annually and adjust as needed
based on operating costs and utilization.
Consider offering a special event parking permit.
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7 Long-term Implementation Checklist
RPP Program Adjustments Leverage LPR cameras for ongoing monitoring of RPP zone effectiveness, and adjust operating hours
if needed.
RPP Enforcement Evaluate staffing needs and expand enforcement personnel resources if needed as the RPP program
grows.
Parking Enforcement Implement an escalating penalty schedule.
Parking Supply & Demand Management Develop a shared parking agreement for use in upcoming negotiations.
Actively pursue and negotiate potential shared
parking opportunities with private property
owners.
Consider implementing employee-dedicated
parking at a City-owned parking lot.
Transition Commercial Business Use parking
permits to the virtual PMS.
Public Parking Experience Introduce a mobile parking payment solution. Consider replacing on-street single-space meters
with pay stations.
Update wayfinding signage to public parking lots if
needed.
Category Action
RPP Program Adjustments Continue to utilize LPR for ongoing data collection and evaluation of the RPP program.
RPP Enforcement Procure additional LPR cameras and enforcement vehicles as needed to support the expansion of the
RPP program.
Parking Enforcement Consider outsourcing permit parking enforcement if needed.
Monitor effectiveness of escalating penalty
schedule by analyzing citation data.
Parking Supply & Demand Management Continue to seek out shared parking agreements with private property owners as needed.
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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: May 19, 2025
Subject: Discussion and Consideration to Rename the Annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony in Memory of Matthew Shepard and related matters
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
a. Discuss and consider renaming the “Annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony” to the “Annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony in Memory of Matthew Shepard”; b. Discuss establishing a regular recurring day to hold the annual event going forward; and c. Provide staff direction, as applicable.
BACKGROUND:
1. On June 21, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 8077 (Attachment “A”) proclaiming June 2021, and every June thereafter, as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Pride Month (LGBTQ+) in the City of San Fernando to eliminate prejudice everywhere it exists, and to celebrate the great diversity of our city. The resolution was requested to be agendized by late Councilmember Cindy Montañez and was unanimously approved by the City Council.
2. On June 1, 2022, the City held the first Annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony at City Hall.
3. On May 1, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 8228 (Attachment “B”) establishing a policy that provides guidance and standards for the display of flags at City facilities and on City property, including commemorative flags. This Resolution deemed the Pride Flag as an approved commemorative flag and confirmed the direction to display the Pride Flag in the month of June each year.
4. On June 1, 2023, and June 1, 2024, the City held its Annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremonies at City Hall.
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Discussion and Consideration to Rename the Annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony in Memory of Matthew Shepard and related matters
5. On May 5, 2025, Councilmember Joel Fajardo, by unanimous consensus, directed staff to bring back a staff report to the next regular meeting regarding consideration of renaming the Annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony to the Annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony in Memory of Matthew Shepard.
ANALYSIS:
Pride Month honors the contributions and resilience of LGBTQ+ individuals, celebrating the progress toward inclusivity and equality while acknowledging the ongoing challenges they face, including discrimination and exclusion in areas such as housing, employment, healthcare, and legal rights.
Recognizing and holding an annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony is a meaningful act that promotes visibility, inclusion, and equality for the LGBTQ+ community. It symbolizes a local government’s commitment to civil rights, helps educate the public about LGBTQ+ history and ongoing struggles, and fosters a sense of belonging and unity. Additionally, it may honor the legacy of individuals whose lives have profoundly impacted the movement toward LGBTQ+ acceptance and justice.
At the May 5, 2025 City Council meeting, Councilmember Fajardo, proposed that the City Council discuss the potential of renaming the “Annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony” to the “Annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony in Memory of Matthew Shepard.”
Matthew Shepard was born in 1976 in Casper, Wyoming. In October 1998, Matthew was brutally attacked in Laramie, Wyoming, in what became one of the most well-known anti-gay hate crimes in U.S. history. He died from his injuries several days later. His death drew national and international attention and inspired widespread advocacy against hate crimes. 1 His death sparked national and international outrage and led to increased advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights including the eventual passage of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr., Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009, 18 U.S.C. § 249 (“Act”) (Attachment “C”). The Act is a landmark federal law that expands existing federal hate crime legislation to include crimes motivated by a victim's actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.
Annual Event Schedule.
The City’s Annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony has been held on June 1st of each year, regardless of the day of the week. This year, June 1 falls on a Sunday. Traditionally, events held on Sundays may face lower attendance and logistical challenges due to religious observances, limited staffing, business closures, and conflicts with personal or workweek preparations. 1 Information adapted from the Matthew Shepard Foundation. “Matthew’s Story.” Matthew Shepard Foundation.
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Discussion and Consideration to Rename the Annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony in Memory of Matthew Shepard and related matters
For annual planning purposes, staff requests direction from City Council regarding the day of the City’s Annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony going forward. The following optionsfor consideration are:
Option 1: June 1st regardless of the day of the week.
Option 2: June 1st if it falls on a weekday, or the first weekday in June if June 1st falls on a weekend.
Option 3: First Saturday in June.
Option 4: Alternative day as directed by City Council.
The event has traditionally also started at 9 a.m. to coincide with “raising the flag” at the beginning of the day. Regardless of the regular recurring day selected by City Council, staff proposes to continue to host the event at 9 a.m. unless City Council directs otherwise.
BUDGET IMPACT:
There is no impact to the budget by discussing this item as planning for the Pride Flag Raising event is already part of the City’s budgeted workplan. Additional future costs to be determined based on City Council direction.
CONCLUSION:
It is recommended that the City Council consider renaming the “Annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony” to the “Annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony in Memory of Matthew Shepard”; select a date going forward to schedule the event; and provide staff direction, as applicable.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution No. 8077
B. Resolution No. 8228
C. The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr., Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009, 18 U.S.C. § 249 May 19, 2025 CC Regular Meeting Page 659 of 733
RESOLUTION NO. 8077
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
FERNANDO, CALIFORNIA, RECOGNIZING JUNE 2021, AS LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND QUEER (LGBTQ+) PRIDE MONTH
IN THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO
WHEREAS, the uprising at the Stonewall Inn in June 1969, sparked a liberation movement to resist harassment and persecution to which lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) Americans were commonly subjected, marking the beginning of a movement to outlaw discriminatory laws and practices against LGBTQ+ Americans— a call to action that continues to inspire us to live up to our Nation’s promise of equality, liberty, and justice for all; WHEREAS, historic United States Supreme Court rulings in recent years have struck down regressive laws, affirmed the right to marriage equality, and secured workplace protections for LGBTQ+ individuals in every State and Territory;
WHEREAS, Pride Month is a time to recognize the valuable contributions of the LGBTQ+ individuals across our country, recall the trials the LGBTQ+ community has endured and rejoice in the triumphs of trailblazing individuals who have bravely fought — and continue to fight — for full equality;
WHEREAS, we celebrate the progress we have made in creating a community more inclusive and accepting of gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and the transgender while recognizing that LGBTQ+ individuals continue to suffer discrimination, hostility and exclusion at almost every level of society, including in areas of housing, employment, healthcare, family law, immigration, religious, and marriage equality;
WHEREAS, Each day, more lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people are elected to public offices across the country, serve in the United States Armed Forces, occupy the highest positions in business, participate in religious and spiritual communities, and serve as role models for all;
WHEREAS, Our Nation continues to witness a tragic spike in violence against transgender women of color. LGBTQ+ individuals — especially youth who defy sex or gender norms — face bullying and harassment in educational settings and are at a disproportionate risk of self-harm and death by suicide;
WHEREAS, society at large increasingly supports LGBTQ+ equality, it is essential to acknowledge that the need for multi-cultural education and awareness remains vital to end discrimination and prejudice;
WHEREAS, to achieve a just and fair society, we must not only respect one another, but also appreciate our differences, recognize the common good in all of us, and celebrate diversity as one of our greatest strengths;
ATTACHMENT "A"
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RES. NO. 8077
WHEREAS, all people deserve to live with dignity and respect, free from fear and violence, and protected against discrimination, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation and we understand the unique challenges faced by sexual and gender minorities - especially transgender and gender non-conforming individuals - and are taking steps to address them; Whereas, the City of San Fernando commends the bravery and courage of all those in the LGBTQ+ community that face adversity and various forms of violence. Continued opposition and oppression against LGBTQ+, especially LGBTQ+ black, indigenous, Latinx and people of color make it important for neighbors to stand up and show solidarity and support for our LGBTQ+ residents and the community at large; and
WHEREAS, in the four decades since the Stonewall Riots, civil rights for LGBTQ+ people have grown substantially, and LGBTQ+ pride celebrations have taken place around the country every June.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, FIND, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council, on behalf of the City of San Fernando and all of the residents thereof, proclaim June 2021, and every June thereafter, as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Pride Month (LGBTQ+) in the City of San Fernando and call upon all residents to eliminate prejudice everywhere it exists, and to celebrate the great diversity of our city.
SECTION 2. On behalf of the City of San Fernando and all of the residents thereof, proclaim support for efforts, including raising the LGBTQ+ rainbow pride flag at City Hall, that increase awareness, acceptance, and inclusion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer individuals.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the Office of the City Clerk.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 21st day of June, 2021. of the City of San
ATTEST:
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RES. NO. 8077
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 Resolution No. 8077 which was regularly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of San Fernando, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 21st day of June, 2021, by the following vote of the City Council:
AYES: Rodriguez, Pacheco, Montanez, Mendoza - 4
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Ballin - 1
ABSTAINED: None
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Fernando, California, this,;;?z --1-:b day of June, 2021. 3 May 19, 2025 CC Regular Meeting Page 662 of 733
RESOLUTION NO. 8228
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO FLAG DISPLAY POLICY
WHEREAS, the City of San Fernando displays the United States Flag, the California State Flag, and the City of San Fernando Flag on City property; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish a policy that provides guidance and standards for the display of flags at City facilities and on City property, including commemorative flags.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, FIND, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals. The Recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
Section 2. Flag Display Policy. The City Council hereby approves and adopts the Flag Display Policy attached hereto as Exhibit “A”. By adoption of this Resolution the City Council affirms and grandfathers in to the approved policy the direction approved by way of prior City Council Resolution No. 8077 dated June 28, 2021, which, among other things, authorized and directed the display of the LGBTQ+ rainbow pride flag in the month of June of each calendar year.
Accordingly, the LGBTQ+ rainbow pride flag is deemed an approved commemorative flag within the meaning of the attached Flag Display Policy and its display is directed at the times and in the manner referenced under the Flag Display Policy as approved by this Resolution.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall immediately take effect upon passage.
Section 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the Office of the City Clerk.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 1st day of May, 2023.
Celeste T. Rodriguez, Mayor of the City of
San Fernando, California
ATTEST:
Julia Fritz, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT "B"
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RES. NO. 8228
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 Resolution No. 8228 which was regularly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of San Fernando, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 1st day of May, 2023, by the following vote of the City Council:
AYES: Fajardo, Solorio, Rodriguez - 3
NAYS: Montañez - 1
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: Mendoza - 1
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Fernando, California, this _____ day of May, 2023.
Julia Fritz, City Clerk
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Administration Department | 117 Macneil Street | San Fernando, CA 91340 | (818) 898-1202 | Policy # CC-05012023 (5/1/2023) | Page 1 of 4 EXHIBIT “A”
RES. NO. 8228
POLICY/PROCEDURE
SUBJECT ISSUANCE
FLAG DISPLAY POLICY
ORIGINAL DATE
5/1/2023
EFFECTIVE
5/1/2023
CURRENT DATE EFFECTIVE
CATEGORY POLICY NO. SUPERSEDES
City Council Policy CC-05012023
MANAGEMENT POLICY/PROCEDURES
SECTION I. PURPOSE
To establish guidelines for: (1) the exhibition of the flag of the United States of America, the California State flag, the San Fernando City flag from City buildings and facilities, (2) the display of street flags for parades and holidays, and (3) the display of ceremonial flags.
SECTION II. POLICY
It is the policy of the City of San Fernando that flags should be displayed in conformance with Federal and State policies, as stated in the Federal “Our Flag” publication of the Congress, House Document No. 96-144; and the State of California Government Code Sections 430 and 437.
In order to establish a policy with respect to the locations and days when the United States of America, California State, and San Fernando City flags should be displayed, the following standards should be followed.
The City Manager is responsible for ensuring the proper execution of this policy at all City facilities.
SECTION III. STANDARDS
A. Federal, State and City Flags
1. Outdoor flags will be flown at City facilities in the following order of precedence: first, the United States flag; second, the California State flag; and third, the San Fernando City flag.
2. Weather permitting, flags should be displayed daily in front of or at a location near City Hall, the Police Administration Building and all other City facilities during business hours.
3. Flags should not be displayed in inclement weather. However, all-weather flags may be flown on a 24-hour basis as long as they are illuminated from sunset to sunrise. The City Hall flags shall be allweather flags, shall be flown on a 24-hour basis and shall be illuminated at night.
4. The San Fernando City flag will be flown wherever there are sufficient poles to do so in accordance with A-2 above. The City flag may be displayed on the same pole with, and underneath the Federal and State flags, respectively, whenever the pole is of sufficient height. The flag of the United States of American shall also be flown above any other flags, including when displayed half-staff. 3
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FLAG DISPLAY POLICY
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5. New City facilities where any flags are to be flown shall be constructed with a sufficient number of poles to allow the City flag to be flown.
6. Indoor City flags shall be displayed at a minimum in the City Council Chambers.
7. On recognized Federal and/or State holidays, and on other special occasions as listed below, flags should be flown from all locations listed in paragraph A-2 above. (a) January 1, New Year’s Day
(b) January 20, (2001, 2005, 2009, etc., every fourth year) on the day the President of the United States is inaugurated
(c) Third Monday in January, Martin Luther King’s birthday (d) Third Monday in February, Presidents’ Day
(e) Second Sunday in May, Mother’s Day
(f) Third Saturday in May, Armed Services Day
(g) Last Monday in May, Memorial Day. The flags to be flown at half-staff (first raise to top, then slowly lower to half-staff) until noon and at full staff from noon until sunset. (h) Third Sunday in June, Father’s Day
(i) June 14, Flag Day
(j) July 4, Independence Day
(k) First Monday in September, Labor Day
(l) September 9, California Admission Day
(m) September 17, Constitution Day (signing of the U.S. Constitution) (n) The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of a presidential election year and gubernatorial election days
(o) November 11, Veteran’s Day
(p) Fourth Thursday in November, Thanksgiving Day
(q) December 25, Christmas Day
(r) State holidays
(s) Special occasions of Federal, State and local proclamation.
8. Flags at all City facilities shall be displayed in accordance with the above standards. However, the City Manager may order flags to be lowered to half-staff including, but not limited to flags of the United States of America and State of California in honor of the death of a City employee killed in the line of duty.
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B. Street Flags
Street flags are defined as flags flown in a flagpole mount generally attached to city streetlights. Street flags may be flown in the downtown area on Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day, if requested by a group sponsoring an event on that day and approved by the City Council. Funding for this flag flying may be provided by an outside agency or at the City’s expense, depending on the decision of the City Council.
C. Commemorative Flags
1. The City’s flagpoles are not intended to serve as a forum for free expression by the public. The following flags may be displayed by the City as an expression of the City’s official government speech:
(a) Flags of Governments Recognized by the United States. Flags of the governments recognized by the United States may be displayed upon the request of the Mayor, a member of the City Council or the City Manager subject to City Council approval as provided under Section C.3., below.
(b) Flags of Sister Cities: The flags of official Sister Cities of San Fernando may be displayed in conjunction with an event involving the Sister City.
(c) Commemorative Flags Displayed in Conjunction with Official Ceremonial Items:
Commemorative flags may be displayed in conjunction with official actions, ceremonial items, or proclamations of the City Council.
2. The City Council shall only consider a request to display a commemorative flag if the request is made by a member of the San Fernando City Council and another City Council member agrees to place the discussion to authorize such display on the agenda for a regular or special City Council meeting.
Requests to fly a commemorative flag by members of the public will not be considered.
3. At a noticed and agendized City Council meeting, a majority of Council Members must agree to display the commemorative flag. Approval may be accomplished by motion with the vote on the motion recorded in the minutes of the City Council meeting.
4. Commemorative flags shall be displayed for a period of time that is reasonable or customary for the subject that is to be commemorated, but no longer than thirty (30) consecutive days.
5. Commemorative flags must be either purchased by the City or temporarily donated for the City’s use and must be clean, without holes and tears, and be made of an all-weather fabric. Commemorative flags must be the same size or smaller than the United States and California flags that are flown. The City will not be responsible for the condition of the commemorative flag once flown.
6. If any other flag is flown at half-staff, the commemorative flag will also be flown at half-staff.
7. A “commemorative flag” as defined in this Policy shall mean a flag that identifies with a specific historical event, cause, nation or group of people that the City Council chooses to honor or commemorate consistent with the City’s mission and priorities. By passage of this policy, the City Council affirms and grandfathers in to this policy prior City Council action taken at its Regular Meeting of June 21, 2021 under Agenda Item No. 13 to approve City Council Resolution No. 8077 which, among other things, authorized the display of the LGBTQ+ rainbow pride flag in the month of June of each year subject to all other physical display rules set forth under this policy. Accordingly, the 5
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LGBTQ+ rainbow pride flag is designated as an approved commemorative flag that may be displayed under the terms of this policy and City Council Resolution No. 8077. The following are not allowed as Commemorative Flags and will not be considered by the City Council:
(a) Flags of a particular religious movement or creed to avoid the appearance of City government endorsing religion or a particular religious movement or creed; (b) Flags of a political party to avoid the appearance of City government endorsing a political party; and
(c) Flags advocating a certain outcome in an election.
SECTION IV. AUTHORITY
By order of City Council Motion Agenda Report Item No. 9, Policy adopted by the City Council on May 1, 2023. 6
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S.909 - A bill to provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, and for other purposes. 111th Congress (2009-2010)
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] (Introduced 04/28/2009) Committees: Senate - Judiciary
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111th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 909
To provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
April 28, 2009
Mr. Reid (for Mr. Kennedy (for himself, Mr. Leahy, Ms. Snowe, Ms.
Collins, Mr. Specter, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Durbin, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr.
Levin, Ms. Mikulski, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Cardin, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr.
Lieberman, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Reed, Mr. Nelson of Florida, Mr. Kerry, Mr. Bingaman, Mr. Dodd, Mr. Bayh, Mr. Udall of Colorado, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Harkin, Mr. Brown, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Casey, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Lautenberg, Mr. Nelson of Nebraska, Ms. Landrieu, Ms.
Cantwell, and Mr. Akaka)) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
_______________________________________________________________________ A BILL
To provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Introduced
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Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress makes the following findings:
(1) The incidence of violence motivated by the actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability of the victim poses a serious national problem.
(2) Such violence disrupts the tranquility and safety of communities and is deeply divisive.
(3) State and local authorities are now and will continue to be responsible for prosecuting the overwhelming majority of violent crimes in the United States, including violent crimes motivated by bias. These authorities can carry out their responsibilities more effectively with greater Federal
assistance.
(4) Existing Federal law is inadequate to address this
problem.
(5) A prominent characteristic of a violent crime motivated by bias is that it devastates not just the actual victim and the family and friends of the victim, but frequently savages the community sharing the traits that caused the victim to be selected.
(6) Such violence substantially affects interstate commerce in many ways, including the following:
(A) The movement of members of targeted groups is
impeded, and members of such groups are forced to move
across State lines to escape the incidence or risk of
such violence.
(B) Members of targeted groups are prevented from
purchasing goods and services, obtaining or sustaining
employment, or participating in other commercial
activity.
(C) Perpetrators cross State lines to commit such
violence.
(D) Channels, facilities, and instrumentalities of
interstate commerce are used to facilitate the
commission of such violence.
(E) Such violence is committed using articles that
have traveled in interstate commerce.
(7) For generations, the institutions of slavery and
involuntary servitude were defined by the race, color, and ancestry of those held in bondage. Slavery and involuntary servitude were enforced, both prior to and after the adoption of the 13th amendment to the Constitution of the United States, through widespread public and private violence directed at persons because of their race, color, or ancestry, or perceived race, color, or ancestry. Accordingly, eliminating racially motivated violence is an important means of eliminating, to the extent possible, the badges, incidents, and relics of slavery and involuntary servitude.
(8) Both at the time when the 13th, 14th, and 15th
amendments to the Constitution of the United States were adopted, and continuing to date, members of certain religious and national origin groups were and are perceived to be 5/14/25, 11:14 AM Text - S.909 - 111th Congress (2009-2010): A bill to provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to pr… https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-bill/909/text/is?format=txt 2/7 May 19, 2025 CC Regular Meeting Page 670 of 733
distinct ``races''. Thus, in order to eliminate, to the extent possible, the badges, incidents, and relics of slavery, it is necessary to prohibit assaults on the basis of real or
perceived religions or national origins, at least to the extent such religions or national origins were regarded as races at the time of the adoption of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments to the Constitution of the United States.
(9) Federal jurisdiction over certain violent crimes
motivated by bias enables Federal, State, and local authorities to work together as partners in the investigation and
prosecution of such crimes.
(10) The problem of crimes motivated by bias is
sufficiently serious, widespread, and interstate in nature as to warrant Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes.
SEC. 3. DEFINITION OF HATE CRIME.
In this Act--
(1) the term ``crime of violence'' has the meaning given that term in section 16, title 18, United States Code;
(2) the term ``hate crime'' has the meaning given such term in section 280003(a) of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (28 U.S.C. 994 note); and
(3) the term ``local'' means a county, city, town,
township, parish, village, or other general purpose political subdivision of a State.
SEC. 4. SUPPORT FOR CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS AND PROSECUTIONS BY STATE, LOCAL, AND TRIBAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS.
(a) Assistance Other Than Financial Assistance.--
(1) In general.--At the request of State, local, or tribal law enforcement agency, the Attorney General may provide technical, forensic, prosecutorial, or any other form of assistance in the criminal investigation or prosecution of any crime that--
(A) constitutes a crime of violence;
(B) constitutes a felony under the State, local, or
tribal laws; and
(C) is motivated by prejudice based on the actual
or perceived race, color, religion, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or
disability of the victim, or is a violation of the
State, local, or tribal hate crime laws.
(2) Priority.--In providing assistance under paragraph (1), the Attorney General shall give priority to crimes committed by offenders who have committed crimes in more than one State and to rural jurisdictions that have difficulty covering the extraordinary expenses relating to the investigation or prosecution of the crime.
(b) Grants.--
(1) In general.--The Attorney General may award grants to State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies for
extraordinary expenses associated with the investigation and prosecution of hate crimes.
(2) Office of justice programs.--In implementing the grant program under this subsection, the Office of Justice Programs shall work closely with grantees to ensure that the concerns and needs of all affected parties, including community groups and schools, colleges, and universities, are addressed through the local infrastructure developed under the grants.
(3) Application.--
(A) In general.--Each State, local, and tribal law
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enforcement agency that desires a grant under this
subsection shall submit an application to the Attorney
General at such time, in such manner, and accompanied
by or containing such information as the Attorney
General shall reasonably require.
(B) Date for submission.--Applications submitted
pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be submitted during
the 60-day period beginning on a date that the Attorney General shall prescribe.
(C) Requirements.--A State, local, and tribal law
enforcement agency applying for a grant under this
subsection shall--
(i) describe the extraordinary purposes for
which the grant is needed;
(ii) certify that the State, local
government, or Indian tribe lacks the resources
necessary to investigate or prosecute the hate
crime;
(iii) demonstrate that, in developing a
plan to implement the grant, the State, local,
and tribal law enforcement agency has consulted
and coordinated with nonprofit, nongovernmental
victim services programs that have experience
in providing services to victims of hate
crimes; and
(iv) certify that any Federal funds
received under this subsection will be used to
supplement, not supplant, non-Federal funds
that would otherwise be available for
activities funded under this subsection.
(4) Deadline.--An application for a grant under this
subsection shall be approved or denied by the Attorney General not later than 180 business days after the date on which the Attorney General receives the application.
(5) Grant amount.--A grant under this subsection shall not exceed $100,000 for any single jurisdiction in any 1-year period.
(6) Report.--Not later than December 31, 2010, the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a report describing the applications submitted for grants under this subsection, the award of such grants, and the purposes for which the grant amounts were expended.
(7) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2010 and 2011.
SEC. 5. GRANT PROGRAM.
(a) Authority To Award Grants.--The Office of Justice Programs of the Department of Justice may award grants, in accordance with such regulations as the Attorney General may prescribe, to State, local, or tribal programs designed to combat hate crimes committed by juveniles, including programs to train local law enforcement officers in identifying, investigating, prosecuting, and preventing hate crimes. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.
SEC. 6. AUTHORIZATION FOR ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL TO ASSIST STATE, LOCAL, AND TRIBAL LAW ENFORCEMENT.
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249 of title 18, United States Code, as added by section 7 of this Act.
SEC. 7. PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN HATE CRIME ACTS.
(a) In General.--Chapter 13 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 249. Hate crime acts
``(a) In General.--
``(1) Offenses involving actual or perceived race, color, religion, or national origin.--Whoever, whether or not acting under color of law, willfully causes bodily injury to any person or, through the use of fire, a firearm, a dangerous weapon, or an explosive or incendiary device, attempts to cause bodily injury to any person, because of the actual or perceived race, color, religion, or national origin of any person-- ``(A) shall be imprisoned not more than 10 years,
fined in accordance with this title, or both; and
``(B) shall be imprisoned for any term of years or
for life, fined in accordance with this title, or both, if--
``(i) death results from the offense; or
``(ii) the offense includes kidnapping or
an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse
or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual
abuse, or an attempt to kill.
``(2) Offenses involving actual or perceived religion,
national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.--
``(A) In general.--Whoever, whether or not acting
under color of law, in any circumstance described in
subparagraph (B) or paragraph (3), willfully causes
bodily injury to any person or, through the use of
fire, a firearm, a dangerous weapon, or an explosive or incendiary device, attempts to cause bodily injury to
any person, because of the actual or perceived
religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation,
gender identity or disability of any person--
``(i) shall be imprisoned not more than 10
years, fined in accordance with this title, or
both; and
``(ii) shall be imprisoned for any term of
years or for life, fined in accordance with
this title, or both, if--
``(I) death results from the
offense; or
``(II) the offense includes
kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap,
aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt
to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or
an attempt to kill.
``(B) Circumstances described.--For purposes of
subparagraph (A), the circumstances described in this
subparagraph are that--
``(i) the conduct described in subparagraph
(A) occurs during the course of, or as the
result of, the travel of the defendant or the
victim--
``(I) across a State line or
national border; or
``(II) using a channel, facility,
or instrumentality of interstate or
foreign commerce;
``(ii) the defendant uses a channel,
facility, or instrumentality of interstate or
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foreign commerce in connection with the conduct
described in subparagraph (A);
``(iii) in connection with the conduct
described in subparagraph (A), the defendant
employs a firearm, dangerous weapon, explosive
or incendiary device, or other weapon that has
traveled in interstate or foreign commerce; or
``(iv) the conduct described in
subparagraph (A)--
``(I) interferes with commercial or
other economic activity in which the
victim is engaged at the time of the
conduct; or
``(II) otherwise affects interstate
or foreign commerce.
``(3) Offenses occurring in the special maritime or
territorial jurisdiction of the united states.--Whoever, within the special maritime or territorial jurisdiction of the United States, commits an offense described in paragraph (1) or (2) shall be subject to the same penalties as prescribed in those paragraphs.
``(b) Certification Requirement.--
``(1) In general.--No prosecution of any offense described in this subsection may be undertaken by the United States, except under the certification in writing of the Attorney General, or his designee, that--
``(A) the State does not have jurisdiction;
``(B) the State has requested that the Federal
Government assume jurisdiction;
``(C) the verdict or sentence obtained pursuant to
State charges left demonstratively unvindicated the
Federal interest in eradicating bias-motivated
violence; or
``(D) a prosecution by the United States is in the
public interest and necessary to secure substantial
justice.
``(2) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the authority of Federal officers, or a Federal grand jury, to investigate possible violations of this section.
``(c) Definitions.--In this section--
``(1) the term ``bodily injury'' has the meaning given such term in section 1365(h)(4) of this title, but does not include solely emotional or psychological harm to the victim;
``(2) the term `explosive or incendiary device' has the meaning given such term in section 232 of this title;
``(3) the term `firearm' has the meaning given such term in section 921(a) of this title; and
``(4) the term `gender identity' for the purposes of this chapter means actual or perceived gender-related
characteristics.''.
(b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 13 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``249. Hate crime acts.''.
SEC. 8. STATISTICS.
(a) In General.--Subsection (b)(1) of the first section of the Hate Crime Statistics Act (28 U.S.C. 534 note) is amended by inserting ``gender and gender identity,'' after ``race,''.
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including data about crimes committed by, and crimes directed against, juveniles'' after ``data acquired under this section''.
SEC. 9. SEVERABILITY.
If any provision of this Act, an amendment made by this Act, or the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act, the amendments made by this Act, and the application of the provisions of such to any person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby.
SEC. 10. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.
For purposes of construing this Act and the amendments made by this Act the following shall apply:
(1) Relevant evidence.--Courts may consider relevant
evidence of speech, beliefs, or expressive conduct to the extent that such evidence is offered to prove an element of a charged offense or is otherwise admissible under the Federal Rules of Evidence. Nothing in this Act is intended to affect the existing rules of evidence.
(2) Violent acts.--This Act applies to violent acts
motivated by actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability of a victim.
(3) Constitutional protections.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to prohibit any constitutionally protected speech, expressive conduct or activities (regardless of whether compelled by, or central to, a system of religious belief), including the exercise of religion protected by the First Amendment and peaceful picketing or demonstration. The
Constitution does not protect speech, conduct or activities consisting of planning for, conspiring to commit, or committing an act of violence.
(4) Free expression.--Nothing in this Act shall be
construed to allow prosecution based solely upon an
individual's expression of racial, religious, political, or other beliefs or solely upon an individual's membership in a group advocating or espousing such beliefs.
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AGENDA REPORT
ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1202 WWW.SFCITY.ORG REVIEW: ☒ Finance Director ☒ Deputy City Manager ☒ City Manager To: Mayor Mary Mendoza and Councilmembers
From: Nick Kimball, City Manager
By: Kanika Kith, Deputy City Manager/Economic Development
Date: May 19, 2025
Subject: Discussion and Consideration of a Request to Co-Sponsor and Use of City Seal for the San Fernando Outdoor Market in June hosted by the Mall Association RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
a. Consider the request to approve a Co-Sponsorship for San Fernando Outdoor Market in June hosted by the Mall Association;
b. Consider the request to waive City fees associated with activities by City staff to support the June event;
c. Consider the request to approve the use of the City seal on the printed material and social media, pursuant to City Council Ordinance No. 1724 (Attachment “A”); and d. Provide direction for co-sponsorship of future San Fernando Outdoor Market.
BACKGROUND:
1. On January 6, 2025, the City Council received an update on the preparation of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Mall Association. At that time, the City Council established a Mall MOU Ad Hoc Committee consisting of Councilmembers Fajardo and Lopez.
2. On March 3, 2025, the City Council approved co-sponsorship and waived all associated street closure fees for the Celebration Expo hosted by the Mall Association. Additionally, the City Council approved co-sponsorship and a 50% fee waiver for the San Fernando Outdoor Market scheduled in April. The City Council directed staff to conduct outreach to the businesses listed in a petition opposing the Outdoor Market and referred the matter of future sponsorship of the Outdoor Market to the Mall MOU Ad Hoc for further review and recommendation.
3. On March 11, 2025, the Mall MOU Ad Hoc met with staff to discuss the MOU and approaches for addressing concerns related to the outdoor market.
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4. On April 2, 2025, the Mall MOU Ad Hoc met with the Mall Association representatives (Christina Bernal, President, and Adriana Gomez, Vice President) to discuss the Mall Association marketing efforts and outdoor market.
5. On April 23, 2025, staff completed outreach to the businesses listed in the petition and shared the findings with the Mall MOU Ad Hoc.
6. On April 29, 2025, the Mall MOU Ad Hoc met with staff to review outreach findings and proposed resolutions provided by the petitioning businesses.
7. On May 12, 2025, the Mall MOU Ad Hoc met again with the Mall Association representatives to discuss the outreach findings and recommendations for the outdoor market.
ANALYSIS:
Outdoor markets offer many benefits that enhance community well-being and support local businesses. The markets provide accessible platforms for small-scale entrepreneurs to showcase their products, stimulating the local economy and encouraging the growth of small businesses.
The increased foot traffic during market days not only boosts sales for participating vendors but also benefits surrounding storefronts, many of which offer special promotions during the events.
This synergy creates a dynamic shopping experience that draws visitors and residents, promoting community engagement and cultural exchange.
San Fernando Outdoor Market.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mall Association launched the San Fernando Outdoor Market to support outdoor operations for businesses. Since then, it has evolved into a popular community event. Managed by the Mall Association, the City has continued to provide street closures at no cost. The Mall Association is requesting continued co-sponsorship through waiver of application fees, permit fees, and costs associated with street closures. The fees and cost for each Outdoor Market is approximately $13,129 (see Attachment “E” for fee breakdown).
While the Outdoor Market attracts significant foot traffic, several Mall-area businesses have raised concerns about its operational impacts. At the March 3, 2025 City Council meeting, a petition with 20 signatures was submitted in opposition. Staff conducted outreach to 18 of those businesses (the remaining two (2) were not in the event area). One (1) business rejected the petition signature, while the remaining 17 cited the following concerns:
1. Parking impact begins as soon as street closure notices are posted.
2. No access to stores or sidewalks from the street.
3. Food trucks on San Fernando Road create mess and unpleasant smells.
4. Loud and smelly generators placed in front of businesses.
5. Vendors parking in the public lot behind businesses on Truman Street.
6. Lack of integration with existing businesses.
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Discussion and Consideration of a Request to Co-Sponsor and Use of City Seal for the San Fernando Outdoor Market in June hosted by the Mall Association
Despite their concerns with the current format of the San Fernando Outdoor Market, many of these businesses expressed support for community events that drive foot traffic—provided those events prioritize existing San Fernando businesses. These businesses support proposed quarterly street closures, integrated with the Celebration Expo, to highlight existing City businesses. This would reduce the frequency of disruptions to these businesses while continuing to provide opportunities for activation and promotion of the San Fernando Mall. These businesses emphasized the importance of prioritizing local participation, proposing a tiered system that gives first opportunity to businesses located on San Fernando Road, followed by other businesses within City limits, and lastly, vendors from outside the area. This approach supports existing brick-and-mortar businesses and foster community engagement.
Many of these businesses do not support continuing the San Fernando Outdoor Market in its current format because it seems to give priority to businesses outside the City. These businesses proposed specific modifications to event layout and operations, many of which the Mall Association supports, with the exception of limiting the event to quarterly and prioritizing Citybased businesses. If supported by City Council, the proposed changes will be implemented for the June Outdoor Market and are detailed in the table below.
Proposed Resolutions from
Businesses in Opposition to the Outdoor Market
Proposed Resolutions from
the Mall Association
1. Host quarterly events, integrated with
Celebration Expo, prioritizing: (1) Mall
businesses, (2) other City businesses,
(3) outside vendors.
Six (6) Outdoor Markets + one (1)
Celebration Expo; up to 10 free booths for
Mall businesses; no prioritization of City
vendors.
2. Start the event later, close the street at 4 PM,
and provide improved parking notifications
for customers.
Agreed. Event will start at 6pm instead of
5pm, street closure at 4pm, and flyers to
inform customers about available parking.
3. Improve access points between sidewalk and
street.
Agreed. Redesign site plan to create better
access and signage to stores. .
4. Relocate food trucks to Maclay Avenue. Agreed. Place food trucks on Maclay Avenue, between Celis Street to the alley
behind Tres Hermanos.
5. Prohibit generator placement in front of open
businesses during market hours.
Agreed. This will be resolved when food
trucks are relocated to Maclay Avenue.
6. Instruct vendors not to use the Truman Street
public parking lots.
Agreed. Vendors will be directed to use
other parking lots.
7. Improve coordination and integration with
local businesses on San Fernando Road and
throughout the City.
Will provide 10 free booths to existing Mall
businesses on San Fernando Road.
A revised site plan reflecting the changes outlined above is included as Attachment “F”. This site plan is subject to review and approval by both the City and the Fire Department.
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Mall MOU Ad Hoc Discussion.
On May 12, 2025, the Mall MOU Ad Hoc met with the Mall Association to review concerns and proposed modifications. Based on these discussions, the Ad Hoc recommends continuing City cosponsorship through the end of this fiscal year (June 30, 2025) and will discuss options for waiving fees for the June Outdoor Market.
Options for City Sponsorship per Event
General Fund Impact
Option 1: Waive all (fees & staff cost) $11,728.48
Option 2: Waive a percentage (example is 50%) $5,864.24 Option 3: Waive certain fees But Not staff cost $4,064.54 Breakdown for Option 3
Waive Not Waive
Special Event Permit $132.00
Building Permit $275.00
Building Inspection $416.74
Amplified Sound Permit $208.25
Street Closures
Labor (PWs staff) $6,972.20
Equipment (trucks) $3,477.60
Parts & Materials $246.69
Total $4,064.54 $7,663.94
Future Outdoor Market.
While the Mall MOU Ad Hoc supports continuation of the Outdoor Market only through the end of this fiscal year, the Ad Hoc also supports maintaining the City’s Tree Lighting as a key holiday shopping event. The Mall Association is proposing two (2) of the six (6) events to support City programming:
• August 2025 – Concert at the Mall (City Event) • January 2026 – Food Day • October 2025 – Happy Halloween • April 2026 – Earth Day • December 2025 – Tree Lighting (City Event) • June 2026 – Hello Summer May 19, 2025 CC Regular Meeting Page 682 of 733
Discussion and Consideration of a Request to Co-Sponsor and Use of City Seal for the San Fernando Outdoor Market in June hosted by the Mall Association
BUDGET IMPACT:
The Mall Association reportedly collects approximately $36,200 per year from the Outdoor Market and is requesting co-sponsorship for future Outdoor Markets to supplement the Mall Association revenue to perform the following:
• Admin person $1,500 per month $18,000
• Marketing Team $3,600 per month $43,200
• Misc. Decorations / Mini Events $15,000
Total Annual Budget $76,200
The direct cost to the City for providing staff to close the streets and conduct building review and inspection of the stage is approximately $7,663.94 per event. The cost for the use of city-owned equipment is $3,725 per event and applicable permits is $340. Staff overtime costs are currently included in the City’s General Fund budget.
The City collects approximately $40,000 per year from businesses in the Parking and Business Improvement District Area B, which is provided to the Mall Association through the existing MOU on a reimbursement basis. These funds may be used to cover costs related to the Outdoor Market. The last reimbursement request from the Mall Association was on December 7, 2020, in the amount of $25,224 for Holiday Lighting. The current balance held by the City is $244,659.
Revenue generated by the Outdoor Market is retained by the Mall Association and is not included in the balance held by the City.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends the City Council consider the request to co-sponsor and waive fees for the June Outdoor Market and provide direction for co-sponsorship for future San Fernando Outdoor Market.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Ordinance No. 1724
B. Ordinance No. 912
C. Ordinance No. 973
D. City Contract No. 768
E. Outdoor Market - List of all fees for Special Event on San Fernando Rd.
F. Site Plan for June Outdoor Market
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ORDINANCE NO. 1724
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO AMENDING ARTICLE 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF CHAPTER 1 (GENERAL
PROVISIONS AND PENALTIES) OF THE SAN FERNANDO MUNICIPAL CODE
TO ESTABLISH RESTRICTIONS AND PROTECTIONS AGAINST THE
UNAUTHORIZED USE OF THE CITY SEAL AND OTHER CITY LOGOS AND
INSIGNIAS
WHEREAS, the City of San Fernando has a City Seal and certain other logos and insignia that are not protected from unauthorized use by ordinance or copyright law; and WHEREAS, California Government Code § 34501.5 and Elections Code § 18304 solely protect city seals by prohibiting the use of a city seal in campaign literature or mass mailing with the intent to deceive voters; and
WHEREAS, the unauthorized use, reproduction or facsimile of a city seal for any purpose may create a misleading, erroneous or false impression that the document, item, statement, event, and/or organization is authorized, supported, and/or sponsored by the City or a public official; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to protect its official seal from all unauthorized uses to prevent fraud, deception, misrepresentation, and/or abuse; and
WHEREAS, the City Council seeks to ensure that the City Seal, the City logo, and other City insignia are used only for purposes directly related to the official business of the City of San Fernando, or as expressly authorized.
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. Section 1-14 (Custodian of city seal) set forth under Article I (General Provisions) of Chapter 1 (General Provisions and Penalties) of the San Fernando Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety. Section 1-14 shall hereafter appear as follows:
Sec. 1-14. Reserved
SECTION 3. Section 1-13 (Description of the city seal) of Article I (General Provisions) of Chapter 1 (General Provisions and Penalties) of the San Fernando Municipal Code is repealed in its entirety and replaced and superseded by the following net title and text:
ATTACHMENT "A"
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2 Sec. 1-13. Custody and Use of the City Seal and City Logos and Insignias (a) Definitions.
“City Seal” means the official seal of the City of San Fernando as adopted by Ordinance No. 2. The common seal of the City of San Fernando described as consisting of a circular disc, 1⅞ inches in diameter, having a design cut thereon showing the San Fernando Mission with a rising sun, surrounded by the words "City of San Fernando, California, Incorporated Aug. 31, 1911.” The City Seal is depicted in color and in monochrome as follows:
“City Logo” means an illustrative logo depicting the City Seal in monochrome with the words “The City of San Fernando” overlay on top and with the letters “D” and “O” in the word “Fernando” interlocking.
“City Insignia” means in addition to the City Seal and City Logo as designated by the City Council, any other logos, website banners, letterhead, business cards, or emblems depicting or including the City of San Fernando, as approved by the City Manager.
(b) Use of City Seal, City Logo and City Insignia.
(1) The City Clerk or designee, acting as the custodian of the City Seal, City Logo and any City Insignia, is authorized to use or affix the City Seal, City Logo and any City Insignia to all certificates and documents as may be required by law, by this Municipal Code, or by City ordinance or resolution, to authenticate official City documents or to indicate institutional sanction for official, legal and ceremonial purposes.
(2) The City Seal, City Logo and any City Insignia shall only be used for purposes directly connected with the official business of the City of San Fernando, its City Council, boards and commissions, committees, officers or departments or for such other purposes as the City Council may specify by policy adopted by resolution.
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3 (3) In the manner specified by City Council policy adopted by resolution, City officers, employees, members of the City Council and members of City boards, commissions and committees may use stationery, printed materials and other articles with the City Seal, City Logo or City Insignia while acting within the scope of their office or employment.
(4) The City Council retains the right to create variations of the City Seal and City Logo, and to adopt and establish other official City Seals and City Logos. Such variations may include, but are not limited to, centennial or other seals or logos which mark anniversaries, events, and/or any other City occasion the City Council wishes to commemorate. The City Seal and City Logo may only be altered pursuant to ordinance or resolution of the City Council. (5) The City Manager or designee is authorized to determine the appropriate use of City Insignia. The City Manager shall not approve any use of the City Insignia in such a manner as to suggest City endorsement of events, political issues, products, and other uses that are prohibited by law, or in a discriminatory manner or manner inconsistent with this chapter. (c) Prohibited Uses of City Seal, City Logo and City Insignia. (1) It is unlawful for any person or entity to make use of the City Seal, City Logo, and/or City Insignia or any portion, facsimile, mock-up, or reproduction thereof, or make or use of any design, symbol, emblem, insignia or similar device that is an imitation of said City Seal, City Logo, or City Insignia, or that may be mistaken therefor, that is designed, intended or likely to confuse, deceive or mislead the public, for private or commercial purposes or for any purpose other than the official business of the City without the express written consent of the City Council or as otherwise authorized by any policies and procedures adopted by City Council resolution.
(2) No person, firm, association, or corporation shall use the City Seal, City Logo, and/or City Insignia, or any facsimile thereof for purposes of supporting or opposing the nomination or election to any City or other public office of him or herself or any other person, or for purposes of supporting or opposing any ballot measure, nor include such City Seal, City Logo, and/or City Insignia on any writing distributed for purposes of influencing the action of the electorate, or any part thereof, in any election. This section shall not be applicable to writings issued by the City of San Fernando or the City Council as a whole pursuant to law.
(3) Unauthorized use of the City Seal, City Logo, and/or City Insignia for commercial, malicious, deceptive, fraudulent, or other unauthorized purposes without the express written authorization of the City of San Fernando is declared to be a public nuisance and the City can abate or enjoin such use pursuant to this Municipal Code.
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4 (d) Penalties.
Violation of this section shall be an infraction or misdemeanor and punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000.00, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Nothing herein prevents the City from using any other available civil and/or criminal remedies allowed by law to protect the City Seal, City Logo, and City Insignia from improper or illegal use.
SECTION 4. 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 5. 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.
SECTION 6. 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 7. 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.
SECTION 8. Authority and Publication. The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance or a summary hereof to be published in a newspaper of general circulation, published in the County of Los Angeles and circulated in the City, and if applicable, to be posted, in accordance with Section 36933 of the California Government Code; shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause a certified copy of this ordinance, together with proof of publication, to be filed in the Office of the City Clerk.
SECTION 9. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force effective at 12:01 a.m. on the thirty-first (31st) day after its passage.
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ORD. NO. 1724
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of San Fernando at a regular meeting held on the 2"^ day of April, 2024.
CelestelT'RofcJiezTIviayoT'arSe^city^
San Fernando, California
ATTEST:
n
Juli^Fritz, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/
Pilchard Padilla, Assistant City Attorney
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ORD. NO. 1724
CERTIFICATION
I, City Clerk of the City of San Fernando, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy of Ordinance No. 1724 which was introduced on March 18, 2024, and adopted by the City Council of the City of San Fernando, California at a regular meeting duly held on the 2"^* day of April, 2024 by the following vote of the City Council:
AYES: Solorio, Fajardo, Mendoza, Rodriguez - 4
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
IN WITNESS WHERE OF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Fernando, California, this ! 6^"^^tiav of April, 2024.
J Fritz, City Clerk
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ATTACHMENT "B"
ORDINANCE NO. 912
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN
FERNANDO EST ABLISIDNG A PARKING
AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA,
FIXING THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF,
AND FIXING THE INITIAL RA TE OF IN -
CREASE OR ADDITIONAL LEVY OF THE
LICENSE TAX TO BE IMPOSED ON T HE
BUSINESSES IN SUCH AREA.
The Council of the City of San Fernando does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: Authority. The proceedings taken in t his proceeding are taken pursuant to the authority of the "Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 196511 as added to the Streets and Highways Code by Statutes 1965, Chapter 241, being Sections 36,000 et seq. of the Streets and Highways Code.
SECTION 2: Resolution of Intention. This ordinance is a dopted pursuant to that certain Resolution of Intention adopted by this City Council, being Resolution No. 4040, adopted on the 25th day of October, 1965, and entitled nA RESOLUTION OF T HE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO FORM A PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA TO BE KNOWN AS 11PARKING AND BUSINESS IM - PROVEMENT AREA A OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDOn, FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING, AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF." which Resolution of Intention was adopted by the City Council and proceedings thereunder taken pursuant to the authority of said "Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 196511
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SECTION 3: Notice and Hearing. Said Resolution No. 4040 was published and mailed as provided by law, and a hearing thereon was held by the City Council on November 15, 1965 at the hour of 7:30 o'clock P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Council of said City of San Fernando, in -1-
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the City Hall, 117 Macneil Street, San Fernando, California.
SECTION 4: Protests and Action Thereon. At the hearing
provided for by said Resolution No. 4040 and as set forth above, all persons desiring to be heard were heard and all protests and objections made or filed were fully heard and the same have been overruled and denied by order of the City Council entered on its minutes, and said hearing has been duly concluded.
SECTION 5: Protests Less Than Majority. The City Council has determined, by order entered on its minutes, that objections or protests objecting to and protesting the formation of said area have not been made by businesses in the proposed area which pay a majority of the taxes within the area under the general business license tax of the City.
SECTION 6: Name. The name of the parking and business improvement area hereby created and established is "PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA A OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDOn, here - inafter for brevity and convenience sometimes referred to as II Area".
SECTION 7: Area Description. A description of the exterior boundaries of said nParking and Business Improvement Area A of the City of San Fernandotr hereby created and established is:
Beginning at the intersection of the centerline of Truman Street, 80 feet wide, with the northeasterly prolongation of centerline of Mission Boulevard, 60 feet wide, as
described in final order of condemnation entered in Case No. SF C-472 Superior Court of Los Angeles County, a
certified copy of said final order being recorded in Book 36483, pages 416 -418 Official Records of said County;
thence s.outheasterly along t he centerline of said T ruman Street to a point of intersection with the northeast prolongation of the Southeast line of Lot 14, Block 1t e rr , Porter Land & Water Co. 1 s Resurvey of the City of San Fernando, as per map recorded in Book 34, Pages 65 & 66 of Miscellaneous Records in the Office of the County Recorder of said County; thence southwesterly along said northeasterly prolongation and along said southeast line and southwest prolongation thereof to centerline of San Fernando Road, 80 feet wide; thence northwest along said centerline of San Fernando Road to the northeasterly prolongation of the southeast line of Lot 1 7, Block 2, -2-
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Porter Land & Water Co.' s Resurvey of the City of San
Fernando, as per map recorded in Book 34, pages 65 & 66 of Miscellaneous Records of said County; thence southwesterly along said prolongation and along the southeast line of Lots 1 7 and 24 in said Block 2, and continuing southwesterly parallel to Chatsworth Drive to centerline of Pico Street, 60 feet wide; thence southeasterly along said centerline to northeast prolongation of southeast line of Lots 8, 9, 10, and 11, Block 22 of said Porter Land & Water Co. 1 s Resurvey; thence southwesterly along said northeasterly prolongation, along said southeast line and the southwesterly prolongation thereof to centerline of Coronel Street, 60 feet wide; thence north - westerly along said centerline to northeast prolongation of southeast line of Lots 1, 2, and 3, Tract 1803, as per map recorded in Book 21, page 113 of Maps, Records of said County; thence southwesterly along said prolongation and said southeast line to northeast line of Lot 4 of said Tract No. 1803; thence northwesterly along said northeast line, 32. 5 feet; thence southwesterly parallel with Chatsworth Drive, to centerline of Hollister Street, 60 feet wide; thence northwesterly along said centerline of Hollister Street to the centerline of Maclay Avenue, 60 feet wide, formerly Newmark Street, as said Avenue is shown on map of Porter Land & Water Co. 1 s Resurvey of Town of San Fernando recorded in Book 34, pages 65 & 66 of Miscellaneous Records in said office of County Recorder; thence northeast along said centerline of Maclay Avenue, 60 feet wide, to the southeasterly prolongation of the southwest line of Lots 1 to 20, Block 25 of said Porter Land & Water Co. 1 s Resurvey; thence northwesterly along said southeasterly prolongation and said southwest line, and along the northwesterly prolongation thereof to the centerline of Mission Boulevard, 80 feet wide, as shown on map of Tract 5247, recorded in Book 58, page 14 of Maps in said office of County Recorder; thence northeast along said centerline of Mission Boulevard , to centerline of San Fernando Road, 80 feet wide; thence southeast along said centerline of San Fernando Road to centerline of Mission Boulevard, as described in said final order of condemnation in Case No.
SF C-472; thence northeast along said centerline of Mission Boulevard to point of beginning.
SECTION 8: Businesses Subject to Additional Tax. All businesses within the boundaries of said Area as described herein, not exempt by law, will be subject to the provisions of the additional tax imposed by this ordinance.
SECTION 9: Rate of Increase or Additional Levy of License Tax.
The initial rate of increase or additional l evy of the business license tax on all businesses conducting their activities in the rr Area", which is in addition to the ordinary license tax imposed upon such businesses by Chapter 12 of "The Code of the City of San Fernando, California 19571t is hereby fixed and - 3 -
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established at the rates as set forth by the following schedule:
(1) CLASS I BUSINESSES:
a. Retail Businesses
b. Wholesale Businesses
c. Manufacturing Businesses
d. Manufacturing Dealers
e. Telephone Service Businesses
f. Savings and Loan Associations
g. Card Rooms, Social Card Rooms, and Card Schools
Businesses in this class shall be taxed three times their ordinary business license tax or Fifty Dollars ($50. 00), whichever is greater, with a maximum license tax of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000. 00). (2) CLASS II BUSINESSES:
a. Independent Contractors
b. Detective Agencies
c. Employment or Booking Agencies
d. Freight Forwarders or Warehousemen
e. Leasing or Renting Tangible Personal Property
f. Masseurs
g. Auto and Appliance Repair Shops
h. Trade and Business Schools
i. Hotels, Apartment Houses, Motels, Rooming or
Boarding Houses
j . Advertising Agencies
k. Undertakers
1. Contractors
Businesses in this class shall be taxed twice their ordinary business licens e tax or Fifty Dollars ($50. 00), whichever is greater, with a maximum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00).
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( 3) CLASS III BUSINESSES:
a. Laundries, Self-Service Laundries, Cleaning and
Dyeing Businesses or Agents therefor
b. Non -Profit Organizations Selling New and/or Used
Merchandi(se .
c. Music Teachers
d. Shoe Repair Shops
e. Newspapers and Job Printing Plants
f. Personal Loan Companies
g. Pawn Brokers
Businesses i n this class shall be taxed one time their ordinary business license tax, if any, or Fifty Dollars ($50. 00), whichever is the greater.
( 4) CLASS IV BUSINESSES:
a. Pool and Billiard Rooms
b. Bowling Alleys
c. Amusement Arcades
d. Theatres
Businesses in this class shall be taxed in the amount of T wo Hundred Dollars ($200. 00).
SECTION 10: Area Constituted and Established. Said "Parking and Business Improvement Area A of the City of San Fernando11 is hereby fully constituted and established.
SECTION 11: Uses of Proceeds. The uses to which the proceeds from the additional tax revenue realized from the rate of increase or additional levy of license tax, as herein provided, will be put are:
(1) Pay rental for the off street vehicle parking lots located in "Parking District No. 1 of the City of San Fernando11 sufficient in amount that after making due allowance for contingencies and error in estimates, -5-
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the II gross revenues from the operation of district parking placesn and the n gross revenues from off street meters't as such phrases are used in Resolution No. 3193, adopted July 6, 1959, will together be an amount at l east sufficient to pay when due the financial obligations of said "Parking District No. 1 of the City of San Fernandon, including obligations set forth and referred to in Covenant 11 of Section 20 of said Resolution No. 3193, which obligations are to pay the following:
(a) "Necessary and reasonable maintenance and operation costs of the district parking places" and nnecessary and reasonable onstreet parking meter expenses";
(b) The interest on the bonds as the same shall become due and payable;
(c) The principal of the bonds as the same shall mature and fall due;
(d) All payments required to be made into the Reserve
Fund as required by Section 18 of said Resolution No. 3193; (e) All payments required to meet any other obligations of the City which are charges, liens, or encumbrances upon or payable from the 11 gross revenues from. onstreet parking meters" or II gross revenues from the operation of the district parking places". (2) To pay as rental for the said off street parking lots in said Parking District No. 1 such additional sums as may be required from time to time to meet and pay any other financial obligations of "Parking District No. 1 of the City of San Fernando" as such obligations are set forth and contained in Resolution No. 3193, adopted July 6, 1959. ( 3) Any excess proceeds remaining after meeting the financial obligations set forth in the preceding paragraphs shall be used for the ac - quisition, construction, and maintenance of new or additional vehicle parking facilities within said II Arearr. - 6 -
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SECTION 12: Definitions and Classifications of Businesses.
The definitions and classifications of businesses referred to in this ordinance shall be determined by the definitions and classifications as set forth in Chapter 12 of " The Code of the City of San Fernando, California 195 7
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SECTION 13: Credit. Any business referred to in this ordinance which is liable for an increase or additional levy of license tax here - under shall be entitled to a credit against such increase or a dditional levy of license tax equal to one-half the amount of such increase or additional tax if such business:
(1) Provides free off street vehicular customer parking in full conformance with the vehicle parking requirements specified under zoning Ordinance No. 423, adopted December 26, 1 945, as amended; or (2) Payment for said business has been made in full into the in lieu parking fund for vehicle parking as required by said Ordinance No. 423.
SECTION 14: Collection of Additional Tax. The collection of the increase or additional levy to the license tax levied and imposed by this ordinance shall be made at the same time and in the same manner as the ordinary business license tax of the City under the provisions of Chapter 12 of II The Code of the City of San Fernando, California 195711 ; and such increase or additional levy of license tax imposed hereunder shall be computed in the manner provided in said Chapter 12 for each business, but according to the schedule set forth herein, and shall be due and payable as provided in said Chapter 12 of said Code.
SECTION 15: New Business in Area. Any new business in the 11 Area" shall be assessed in accordance with its classification, provided that in the event only a portion of the calendar year remains, the tax l evied hereunder shall be prorated in accordance with the proportion that the number o f -7-
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months (or major portion of any month) remaining in the calendar year bears to the 12 months of the calendar year.
SECTION 16: Refund of Additional Tax. In the event a business in the rt Arean is discontinued during any calendar year for which the additional license tax levied hereunder has been paid, the Council, upon written application therefor, may refund to the person who paid the same that proportion of such additional license tax so paid that the number of months (including major portion of any month) remaining in the year, from the date of discontinuance of such business, bears to the twelve months of the year.
SECTION 17: Exemption - Voluntary Contribution, Any business, person, or institution located within the said II Area", which is exempt from the payment of the ordinary business license tax of the City by reason of the provisions of the United States or State Constitutions, is not t o be taxed under this ordinance but may make a voluntary contribution to the City. Such contribution shall be used for the purposes provided in this ordinance.
SECTION 18: Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdic - tion, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of t his ordinance. The City Council of the City of San Fernando hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, clauses, phrases, or portions be declared inva lid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 19: Effective Date. T his ordinance shall take effect on January l , 1966,
SECTION 20: Publication. The City Clerk shall certify to the -8-
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passage of this ordinance, and prior to the expiration of fifteen (15) days from the date of the adoption hereof the same shall be published at least once in The San Fernando Valley Sun, a newspaper published and circulated in the City of San Fernando.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of November, 1965. _,_.,. ......... '- A~ t;([ ' , /)
L,/ Cl,_J -·
1 ~ c fA._..,
CI~RKF- HE CITY OF
SAN FERNANDO.
ST A TE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO )
I , LEILA EDWARDS, City Clerk of the City of San Fernando, do hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was duly adopted by the Council of the City of San Fernando, California, and signed by the Mayor of said City at a regular meeting of the Council held on the 22nd day of November, 1965, and that the same was passed by the following vote, to wit:
A YES: Arps, Harper, Jones, Macey and Schmidt- 5
NOES: None-0
ABSENT: None-0
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LEYLA EDW~S, CITY CLERK
OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO.
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ATTACHMENT "C"
ORDINAN CE NO. 973
AN ORDINANCE CF THE CITY OF
SAN FERNAN DO ESTAB L ISHING A
PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA, F IXING THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF, ESTABLISHING
BENEFIT ZONES, CLASSIFYING
BUSINESSES THEREIN, AND FIXING
T HE INITIAL RATE OF INCREASE
OR ADDITIONAL LEVY OF L ICENSE
TAX TO B E IMPOSED ON TH E BUSINESSES IN SUCH AREA AND ZONES.
T he Council of the City of San Fernando does orda in as follows:
SECTION 1: Authority. The proceedings taken herein
are taken pursuant to the authority of the 11 Parking and Business Improve - ment Area L aw of 196511 as added to the Streets a nd Highways Code by Statutes 196 5, Chapter 241 , being Sections 36,000 et seq . of the Streets and Highways Code.
SECTION 2: Resolution of Intention. T h is or d inance is adopted pursuant to that certain Resolution of Intention a dopted by this City Council, be in g R esol ution No. 4298, adopted October 7, 1968, and entitled 11A RESOLUTION OF T H E COUNCIL OF T HE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO DECLARING
ITS INTENT ION TO FORM A PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA TO BE KNOWN AS 1PARKING AND BUSINESS IM PROVEMENT AREA B OF T H E CITY OF SAN FERNANDO 1, FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING, AND O RDERING T HE GIVING OF NOTICE T HEREOE11 , which Resolution of Intention was adopted by the City Council and proceedings t hereunder taken pursuant to the authority of said 11 P arking and Business Improvement A rea Law of 1965' '.
SECTION 3: Notice and Hearing. Said Resol ution No. 4298 was published and ma iled as provided by law, and a hearing thereon was held by - 1-
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the City Council on October 29, 1968, at the hour of 7:30 0 1 clock p.m. in
the Council Chambers of the City Council of said City of San Fernando in the City Hall, 117 Macneil Street, San Fernando, California.
SECTION 4: Protests and Action Thereon. At the hearing provided for by said Resolution No. 4298 and as set forth above, all persons desiring to be heard were heard and all protests and objections made or filed were fully heard and the same have been overruled and denied by order of the City Council entered on its minutes, and said hearing has been duly concluded.
SECTION 5: Protests Less T han Majority. The City Council has determined, by order entered on its minutes, that objections or protests objecting to and protesting the formation of said 11Area 11 have not been made by businesses in the proposed 11Area11 which pay a majority of the taxes within the 11Area 11 under the general business license tax of the City.
SECTION 6: Name. The name of the parking and business improvement area hereby created and established is 11 PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA B OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO 11, hereinafter for brevity and convenience sometimes referred to as 11Area 11 • SECTION 7: Area Description. A description of the exterior boundaries of said 11 P arking and Business Improvement Area B of the City of San Fernando11 hereby created and established is:
That portion of the City of San Fernando, County of Los Ang eles, State of California, bounded as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the Northeasterly prol ongation of the centerlin e of Mission Boulevard,. 80 feet wide, with the Southwesterly line of the 100- foot wide · right-of-way of Southern Pacific Company; thence Southwesterly a l ong said Northeasterly prolongation and along the said centerline of Mission Boulevard to the centerline of Pico Street, 60 feet wide; thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Pico Street to the centerline of Brand Boulevard, 130 feet wide; thence Northeasterly along the centerline of Br and Boulevard to the centerline of Celis Street, 60 feet wide; thence Southeasterly a long the centerline of Celis Street to the centerline of Chatsworth Drive,. 60 feet wide; thence Northeasterly along -2-
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the centerline of Chatsworth Drive to the centerline of San Fernando Road, 80 feet wide; thence Northwesterly a long the centerline of San Fernando Road to the centerline of Kittridge Street, 60 feet wide; thence Northeasterly along the centerline of Kittridge Street to the Southeasterly prolongation of the Northeasterly line of Lots 1 to 6 inclusive of Tract No. 4687 as per map recorded in Book 62, page 37 of Maps, in the offic e of the County Recorder of said County; thence Northwesterly along said Southeasterly prolongation, said Northeasterly line, and the Northwesterly prolongation thereof, to the centerline of Brand Boulevard; thence Northeasterly along the centerline of Brand Boulevard to said Southwesterly line of 100-foot wide right-of-way of Southern Pacific Company; thence Northwesterl y along said Southwesterly line to the point of beginning.
SECTION 8 : Benefit Zones. For the hereinafter set forth purposes separate benefit zones, based upon the degree of benefit derived from t he purpose, are hereby created and established,. which benefit zones shall be known respectively as n Zone 1" and II Zone 211 , and which zones are respectively d escribed as follows:
A. ZONE 1:
That portion of the City of San Fernando, County of
Los Angeles, State of California, bounded as follows:
Beg inning at the intersection of the centerline of
Mission Boulevard with the Northwesterly prolongation
of the Southwest line of Northeast 24 feet of the Northwest 8 feet of Lot 13 in Tract No. 9589, as per map recorded in Book 160, page 48 of Maps; thence Southeast along said prolongation and said Southwest line to the Southeast line of the Northwest 8 feet of said Lot 1 3, Tract No. 9589; thence Northeast along said Southeast line 24 feet to the Northeast line of said Lot 13; thence Southeasterly a long the Northeast line of Lots 1 to 1 3 in said Tract ~589, and along the Northeast line of Lots 28 to 32 in
Tract No. 3674 as per map recorded in Book 4 7, page 42 of Maps, to the most Easterly corner of said Lot 2 8;
thence Southwesterly along the Southeasterly line of
said Lot 28, 6 feet; thence Southeasterly parallel
with said Northeast line of Lots 28 to 32, Tract 3674,
and its Southeasterly prolongation, to the centerline
of Maclay Avenue, 80 feet wide; thence Northeasterly
along said centerline of Maclay Avenue, 6 feet to said
Southeasterly prolongation; th ence Southeasterly along said prolongation and alon g the Northeast line of L ots 3 to 26 inclusive of said Tract 3674, to the most Easterly corner of said Lot 3; thence Southwesterl y along the
Southeasterly line of said Lot 3, 58 feet; thence Southeasterly parallel with the Northeast line of Lots 1 and 2 in said Tract No. 3674 and its Southeasterly prolongation, to the centerline of Brand Boulevard; thence -3-
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Northeasterly along the centerline of Brand Boul evard
to the Northwesterly prolongation of the Northeast line of Lots 1 to 6 of Tract No. 4687, as per map recorded
in Book 62, page 37 of Maps; thence along said Northwesterly prolongation, said Northeast line and its Southeasterl y prolongat ion to the centerline of Kittridge Street; thence Southwesterly along the centerline of
Kittridge Street to the centerline of San Fernando Road; thence Southeasterly along the centerline of San Fernando Road to the centerline of Chatsworth Drive; thence Southwesterly a l ong the centerline of Chatsworth Drive to the Southeasterl y prolongation of the Northeast line of the Southwest 40 feet of Lot 130 of Tract No. 2824, as per
map recorded in Book 28, pages 36 and 37 of Maps;
thence Northwesterly along said prolongation and said
Northeast line to the Northwest line of the Southeast
33. 33 feet of said Lot 130; thence Southwesterly along said Northwest line 40 feet to the Southwest line of said Lot 130; thence Northwesterly along said Southwest line and the Southwest line of Lot 126 in said Tract 2824,
134 feet to the Southeast line of the Northwest 99 .17 feet of said Lot 126; thence Northeasterly al ong said l ast mentioned Southeast line 45 feet; thence Northwesterly
parallel with the Southwest line of said Lot 12 6 and its Northwesterly prolongation, to the centerline of Brand
Boulevard; thence Southwesterly along the centerline of Brand Boulevard to the Southeasterly prolongation of the Southwest line of Lot 2 of said Tract No. 2824; thence
• Northwesterly along said last mentioned Southeasterly prolongation, along the Southwest line of said Lot 2,
Tract No. 2824, and the Northwesterly prolongation
thereof to the Southwesterly prolongation of the Southeast line of Lot 1 7 in Block 4 of Porter Land and Water Co. 's Resurvey of the Town of San Fernando as per map re -
corded in Book 34, pages 65 and 66 of Miscellaneous
Records; thence Northeast al ong said Southwesterly prolongation and said Southeast line 39 . 5 feet; thence Northwesterly parallel with the Southwest line of said Lot 1 7 and the Northwesterly prolongation thereof to the centerline of Maclay Avenue; thence Southwesterly along said centerline 39. 5 feet to the Southeast prolongation of the Southwest line of Lots 1 to 20 inclusive in Block 5 of said Porter Land and Water Co . 's Res urvey; thence Northwesterly along said prolongation, said Southwest line and its Northwesterly prolongation, to the centerline
of M ission Boulevard; thence Northeasterly along said
centerline of Mission Boul evard to the po int of beginning.
B. ZONE 2:
That portion of the City of San Fernando, County of
Los Angeles, State of California, bounded as follows :
Beginning at t he intersection of the Northeasterl y prolongation of the centerli.ne of Mission Boulevard, 80 feet wide, with the Southwesterly line of the 100-foot wide
right-of-way of Southern Pacific Company; thence Southwesterly along said Northeasterly prolongation and along - 4-
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the said centerline of Mission Boul evard to the centerline of Pico Street, 60 feet wide; thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Pico Street to the centerline of Brand Boulevard, 130 feet wide ; thence Northeasterly along the centerline of Brand Boulevard to the centerline of Celis Street, 60 feet wide; thence Southeasterly along th e centerline of Celis Street to the centerline of Chatsworth Drive, 60 feet wide; thence Northeasterly along the center1ine of Chatsworth Drive to the centerline of San Fernando Road, 80 feet wide; then ce Northwesterly along t h e centerline of San Fernando Road to the centerline of Kittridge Street, 60 feet wide; thence Northeasterly along the centerline of Kittridge Street to the Southeasterly prolongation of the Northeasterly line of Lots 1 to 6 inclusive of Tract No. 4687, as per map recorded in Book 62, page 37 of
Maps in the office of the County Recorder of said County; thence Northwesterly along said Southeasterly prolong at ion, said Northeasterly line, and the Northwesterly prol ongation thereof, to the centerline of Brand Boulevard; t hence Northeasterly along the centerline of Brand Boulevard to said Southwesterly line of 100-foot wide right-of-way of Southern Pacific Company; thence Northwesterly along
said Southwesterly line to the point of beginning.
EXCEPT that portion thereof within the following described boundaries:
Beginning at the intersection of the centerline of Mission Boulevard with the Northwesterly prolongation of the
Southwest line of Northeast 24 feet of the Northwest 8 fe et of Lot 13 in Tract No . 9589, as per map r ecorded in
Book 1 60, page 48 of Maps; thence Southeast al ong said prolongation and said Southwest l ine to the Southeast line of the Northwest 8 feet of said Lot 1 3, Tract 9589; thence Northeast along said Southeast line 24 feet to the Northeast line of said Lot 1 3; thence Southeasterly along the Northeast line of Lots 1 to 1 3 in said Tract 9589, and along the Northeast line of Lots 28 to 32 in Tract No. 3674, as per map recorded in Book 47, page 42 of Maps, to the most E a sterly corner of said Lot 28; thence Southwesterly along the Southeasterly line of said Lot 28, 6 feet; thence Southeasterly parallel with said Northeast line of Lots 2 8 to 32,
Tract 3674, and its Southeasterly prolongation, to
the centerline of Maclay Avenue 80 feet wide; thence
Northeasterly along said centerline of Maclay Avenue,
6 feet to said Southeasterly prol ongation; thence Sout heasterly along said prol ong ation and along the North east line of Lots 3 to 26 inclusive of s aid Tract 3674 to the most Easterly corner of said Lot 3; thence Southwesterly a l ong the Southeasterly line of said Lot 3, 58 feet; thence Southeasterly parallel with the Northeast line of Lots 1 and 2 in said T ract No. 3674 and its Southeasterl y prolongation, to the centerline of Brand BolJ_levard; thence Northeasterly along the centerline of Brand Boulevard
to the No rthwesterly prolongation of the Northeast line of Lots 1 to 6 of Tract No. 4687, as per map recorded
in Book 62, page 37 of Maps; thence a long said North-
. westerly prolongation, said Northeast line and i.ts
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Southeasterly prolongation to the centerline of Kittridge Street; thence Southwesterly along the centerline of
Kittridge Street to the centerline of San Fernando Road; thence Southeasterly along the centerline of San Fernando Road to the centerline of Chatsworth Drive; thence Southwe sterly along the centerline of Chatsworth Drive to the Southeasterly prolongation of the Northeast line of the Southwest 40 feet of Lot 130 of Tract No. 2824, as per
map recorded in Book 28, pages 36 and 37 of Maps;
thence Northwesterly along said prolongation and said
Northeast line to the Northwest line of the Southeast
33. 33 feet of said Lot 130; thence Southwesterly along said Northwest line 40 fe et to the Southwest line of said Lot 130; t hence Northwesterly along said Southwest line and the Southwest line of Lot 126 in said Tract 2824,
134 feet to the Southeast line of the Northwest 99. 1 7 feet of said Lot 126; thence Northeasterly along said l ast mentioned Southeast line 45 feet; thence Northwesterly parallel with the Southwest line of said Lot 12 6 and its Northwesterly prolongation, to the centerline of Brand
Boulevard; thence Southwesterly along the centerline of Brand Boulevard to the Southeasterly prolongation of the Southwest line of Lot 2 of said Tract No. 2824; thence
Northwesterly along said last mentioned Southeasterly
prolongation, along the Southwest line of said Lot 2,
Tract No. 2824, and the Northwesterly prolongation thereof to the Southwesterly prolongation of the Southeast line of Lot 1 7 in Block 4 of Porter Land and Water Co. 's Resurvey of the Town of San Fernando, as per map recorded in
Book 34, pages 65 and 66 of Miscellaneous Records; thence Northeast along said Southwesterly prolongation and said Southeast line 39. 5 feet; thence Northwesterly parallel with the Southwest line of said Lot 1 7 and the Northwesterly prolongation thereof to the centerline of Maclay Avenue; thence Southwesterly along said centerline 39 . 5 feet to the Southeast prolongation of the Southwest line of Lots 1 to 2 0 inclusive in Block 5 of said Porter Land and Water Co. 's Resurvey; thence Northwesterly along said prolongation, said Southwest line and its Northwesterly prolongation, to the centerline of Mission Boulevard; thence Northeasterly along said centerline of Mission Boulevard to the point of beginning.
SECTION 9: Uses of Proceeds in Respective Zones - P urposes.
The uses to which the proceeds from the additional tax revenue realized from the rate of increase or additional levy of or to the license tax, as herein provided, w ill be put, and in which zone or zones of said "Area" are as follows:
A. Purpose A. The general promotion of retail trade activity including but not limited to the cleaning and maintena n ce of the San Fernando Road Pedestrian Mall and the San Fernando Road Pedestrian Mall Addition No . 1 (hereinafter collectively sometimes referred to as Pedestrian - 6-
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Mall), general advertising and promotion, sales promotion activity, and special promotional literature in the following enumerated zones of said 11Area" (sometimes hereinafter referred to as Purpose A): Zone 1 and Zone 2.
B. Purpose B. The furn ishing of music in public pl aces in the following enumerated zone or zones in said "Area11 (sometimes h e r e inafter referre d to as Purpose B): Zone 1 .
C. Purpose C. The promotion of public events including
b ut not limited to such activities as art shows, festivals, and public ceremonies, which are to take place on or in public places in the following enumerated zones in said 11Area 11 (sometimes hereinafter referred to as Purpose C): Zone 1 and Zone 2.
D. Purpose D. The decoration of any public pl ace including but not limited to Christmas decorations and other decorations in the following enumerated zones in said "Area" (sometimes hereinafter referred to as Purpose D): Zone 1 and Zone 2.
E. Other Purposes. After first deducting two per cent (2%) from all proceeds of the additional tax revenue realized from the rate of increase or additional l evy of or to the license tax, except for the proceeds realized from additional levy to the business license tax under paragraph (e) of subdivision 1 of subsection A of Section 12 of this ordinance, as the cost of collection, and the proceeds of the additional levy of tax derived under paragraph (e) of subdivision 1 of subsection A of Section 12 hereof, for maintenance of the Pedestrian Mall, the balance of all proceeds of the additional tax revenue realized from the rate of increase or additional l evy of or to the license tax shall be used by the City to pay contract fees to the San Fernando Chamber of Commerce to carry out and perform all other purposes enumerated in subsections A through D inclusive of this section.
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shall be used for the purpose of defraying the cost of collection of the r ate of increase or additional levy of or to the license tax and the proceeds derived under paragraph (e) of subdivision 1 of subsection A of Section 12 of this ordinance shall be used by the City to defray the cost of cleaning and maintenance of the Pedestrian Mall.
SECTION 10: Classification of Businesses and Appeals.
A. Classification of Businesses Generally. For the purpose of the rate of increase or additional levy of or to the license tax, the various businesses located in the 11Area 11 are classified in accordance with the following schedule:
CLASS I - RETAIL BUSINESSES, includes all businesses
licensed under Chapter 12 of 11The Code of the City of San Fernando, California 1957" as retail establishments, except in those instances where they are otherwise classified in this section.
CLASS II - PROFESSIONAL BUSINESSES, includes all those
businesses generally recognized and considered as professional, including but not limited to attorneys at law, doctors, dentists, optometrists, and accountants, exc ept in those instances where s u ch businesses are otherwise classified in this section . .
CLASS III - SERVICE BUSINESSES, includes barbers,
beauticians, beauty parlors, utilities, real estate brokers, service stations, photographers, contractors, cleaners, laundries, garages and a uto repairs, and other such similar s ervice businesses, unless otherwise s pecifically set forth and classified in this section.
CLASS IV - MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESSES, includes financial institutions, recreation activitie s, hotels and motels, apartments, insurance agents, bars, manufacturers and whol esal ers, and all other b usinesses which do not fall into Classes I through III inclusive, or which do not have business licenses under Chapter 12 of 11The Code of t he City of San Fernando, California 195711 •
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B. Classification in Case of Dispute. Any q uestions arising as to the classification of any business shall be determined by the City Clerk.
C. Appeals. Any person aggrieved by any decision of the City Clerk with respect to such classification may appeal to the Counc il by filing a notice of appeal with the Clerk of the Council within five (5) days from t he date of the decision by the City Clerk. The Council shall thereupon fix a time and place for hearing such appeal. The Clerk of the Council shall give notice to such person of the time and pl ace of hearing by serving said notice personally or by depositing it in the United States Post Cffice in San Fernan do, postag e prepaid, addressed to such person at h is last known address. At the time of the h earing the Council shall determine and rule upon the appeal and its decision shall be final.
SECTION 11 : Businesses Subject t o Additional Tax. All businesses within the boundaries of said "Area 11 described herein, not exempt by law, shall be subject to the provisions of the tax or additional tax imposed by t his ordinance.
SECTION 12: Rate of Increase or Additional Levy of License Tax. The initial rate of increase or additionallevy of or to the busine ss license tax for each of the purposes set forth in subsections A through D in clusive of Section 9 hereof, on all businesses conducting their activities and on all persons, firms, corporations, organizations, lodges, and institutions maintaining offices, q uarters, or meeting places in each of said zones in the 11Area'1, which is in addition to the ordinary business license tax imposed upon such businesses by Chapter 12 of 11The Code of the City of San Fernando, California 195711 and in addition to the increase or additional l evy of license tax imposed by Ordinance No. 912, adopted November 22, 1 965, for the purpose of "Parking and Business Improvement Area A of the City of San Fernando", is hereby fixed and established at the rates as set -9-
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forth in the following schedul e:
A. For P urpose A of Section 9:
1. ZONE 1:
(a) Class I Businesses: 1. 2 5 times their
ordinary business licens e tax.
(b ) Class II Businesses: 0. 30 times the ir
ordinary business license tax.
(c) Class III Business e s : 0 . 55 t imes the ir
ordinary business license t ax.
(d) Cl ass IV Businesses: 0. 2 5 t imes their
ordinary business license tax or a sum determined by
and equa l to the number of feet said business fronts on the Pedestrian Mall, multiplied by $1. 50, whichever is the greater .
(e) In addition to t he rate of increase or additional levy of or t o the business license tax set forth above, all businesses and all persons, firms, corporations, organizations, lodges, and institutions mainta ining offices, quarters, or meeting pl aces having frontage and/or abutting on the Pedestrian Mall shall be taxed and shall pay an additional sum determined by and equal to the n umber of feet said business, office, q uarters, or meeting pl ace fronts and/or abuts on said Pedestrian Mall, multiplied by $2. 50, which additional levy shall be applicabl e to all classes of business s et forth above; provided, however, that as to any business or person, firm, corporation, organization, lodge, or in stitution maintain ing offices, q uarters, or meeting places on any floor other than t h e ground floor in any building fronting or a butting on the -10-
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Pedestrian Mall the tax shall be $5 . 00 per year.
2 . ZONE 2:
(a) Class I Businesses: 1 . 0 times their
ordinary business license tax.
(b) Class II Businesses: 0. 133 t imes their
ordinary business licen se tax.
(c) Class III Businesses: 0. 30 t imes their
ordinary business license tax.
(d) Class IV Businesses: 0 . 12 5 times their
ordinary business license tax or a sum determined by
and equal to the number of feet such business fronts on a public street, multiplied by $0 . 75, whichever is the greater .
B. For Purpose B of Section 9:
1 . ZON E 1:
(a) Class I Businesses: 0 . 1 times their
ordina ry business license tax.
(b ) Cl ass II Busin esses: 0. 1 times the ir
ordinary business license tax.
(c) Class III Businesses: 0.1 times their
ordin ary bus iness license tax.
(d ) Class IV Businesses: 0. 084 times their
ordinary business license tax or a sum determ ined by
and equal to the number of feet said business fq mts on said Pedestr ian Mall, multiplie d by $0. 50, whichever is the greater.
2 . ZONE 2:
Increase or additional levy of or to business
license t a x on businesses in this zone: None.
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C. For Purpose C of Section 9:
1. ZONE 1:
(a) Class I Businesses: 0. 25 times their
ordinary business license tax.
(b) Class II Busine sses: 0 . 15 times t heir
ordinary business licen se tax.
(c) Cl ass III Bus inesses: 0. 15 times their
ordinary busine ss license t a x.
(d) Class IV Businesses: 0. 083 times their
ordinary business license tax or a sum determined by
and equal to the number of feet said business fronts on the Pedestrian Mall, multiplied by $0. 50,. whichever is the greater.
2. ZONE 2:
(a) Class I Businesses: 0.15 times the ir
ordinary busine ss license tax.
(b) Cl ass II Businesses: 0.1 time s their
ordinary business license tax.
(c) Class III Businesses: 0. 1 times their
ordinary business license tax.
(d) Class IV Businesses: 0. 0625 times their
ordinary business license tax or a sum determin ed by
and equal to the number of feet said business fronts on a public street, multiplied by $0. 375, which ever is the greater.
D. For Purpose D of Section 9:
1. ZONE 1:
(a) Cl ass I Businesses: 0. 4 times their
ordinary business license tax.
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(b) Class II Businesses: 0. 2 times their
ordinary business license tax.
(c) Class III Businesses: 0. 2 times their
ordinary business license tax.
(d) Class IV Businesses: O. 083 times their
ordinary business license tax or a s um determined by
and equal to the number of feet said business fronts on the Pedestrian Mall, multiplied by $0. 50, whichever is the greater.
2. ZONE 2:
(a) Class I Businesses: 0.183 times their
ordinary business license tax.
(b) Class II Businesses: 0. 1 times their
ordinary business license tax.
(c) Class III Businesses: 0. 1 times their
ordinary business license tax.
(d) Class IV Businesses: 0. 0625 times their
ordinary business license tax or a sum determined by
and equal to the number of feet said business fronts on a public street, multiplied by $0. 375, whichever is the greater.
E. Upstairs Businesses. Any business conducting its
activities or any person, firm, corporation, organization, lodge , or inst itution maintaining offices, quarters, or meeting places on a floor other than the gr ound floor of any building fronting or abutting on the Pedestrian Mall or fronting on any public street shall be l iable for the increase or additional levy of or to the business license tax imposed by this ordinance to the same extent as though located on the ground floor; provided, however, t hat as to the additional levy of or to the business license tax under paragraph (e) of -13-
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subdivision 1 of subsection A of this section the amount of tax shall be $5. 00 per year.
F. Maximum:
1. O ne or F irst Place of Business. In the event the
total rate of increase or additional levy of or to the business l ic ense t ax imposed by this ordinance, under any one subsection or any combination of subsections of this Section 12, excluding however the additional levy of or to t he business license tax under paragraph (e) of subdiv ision 1 of subsection A of this section, for any one place of business~ shall equal or exceed the maximum for any one place of business h ereinafter spec ified, then such business shall be only liable for and pay the said maximum:
Locate~ in Zone 1 Maximum $500. 00 per year
Located in Zone 2 Maximum $300. 00 per year
2. Additional Places of Business in 11Ar ean. In t he
event any person, firm, or corporation operates more than one place of business in the 11Area11 , then the place of business with the greatest gross receipts shall be considered for the purpose of this subsection F as the first place of bus iness and shall be liable for the maximum prescribed in subdivision 1 above, but as to each additiona l place of business in the 11 Area 11 the
same will be governed by subdivision 1 hereof provided, however, for each such additional place of business the maximum shall be:
Located in Zone 1 Maximum $150. 00 per year
Located in Zone 2 Maximum $ 90. 00 per year
SECTION 13: Area Constituted and Established. Said 11 Parking and Business Improvement Area B of the City of San Fernando11 is hereby fully constituted and established.
SECTION 14: Definitions and Classifications. The definitions and classifications of businesses, as hereinabove s et forth, except as herein otherwise provided, shall be determined by the definitions and classifications -1 4-
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as set forth in Chapter 12 of "The Code of the City of San Fernando, California 195 711 •
SECTION 15: Due Date and penalty for Nonpayment of Additional Tax When Due. The increase or add itional levy of or to the b us iness license tax as here in provided for shall be due and payable at the same time and in the same manner as the ordinary business license tax, a ll as provided in Chapter 12 of 11The Code of the City of San Fernando, California 1 95711 , and upon failure to pay the same when due, the same shall bear the same type of penalties as prescribed by said Chapter 12 for the nonpayment of the ordinary business license tax.
SECTION 16: Collection of Additional Tax. The collection of the increase or additional levy of or to the business licens e tax levied and imposed by this ordinance shall be made at the same t ime and in the same manner as the ordinary business license tax of the City under the provis ions of Chapter 12 of "The Code of the City of San Fernando, California 1 95711 ; and such increase or additional levy of or to the business license tax shall be computed in the manner provided in said Chapter 12 for each business but according to the schedule set forth herein.
SECTION 17: New Business in 11Area11 • Any new business in the 11Area11 shall be assessed in accordance with its classification, provided that in the event only a portion of the calendar year remains, the increase or additional levy of or to the business license tax l evied hereunder shall be prorated in accordance with the proportion that the number of months (or major portion of any month) remaining in the calendar year bears to the 12 months of the calendar year.
SECTION 18: Refund of Additional Tax. In the event a business in the 11Area 11 is discontinued during any calendar year for which the increase or additional levy of or to the business license tax imposed hereunder has been paid, the Council, upon written application therefor, may -1 5-
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refund to the person who paid the same that proportion of such increase or additional license tax that the number of months (including major portion of any month) remaining in the year, from the date of discontinuance of such business, bears to the 12 months of the calendar year.
SECTION 19: Exemption - Voluntary Contribution. Except as herein otherwise provided, any business, person, or institution located within the said 11Area11 which is exempt from the payment of the ordinary business license tax of the City by reason of the provisions of the United States or State Constitutions, is not to be t axed under this ordinance but may make a voluntary contribution to the City. There is specifically excepted from the exemption contained in this section and nothing contained herein shall be construed to exempt any business from the increase or additional levy of or to the license tax levied and assessed under paragraph (e) of subdivision 1 of subsection A of Section 12 of this ordinance (cleaning and maintenance of Pedestrian Mall). Any voluntary contribution made pursuant to this section shall be used for the purposes provided in this ordinance.
SECTION 20: Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the dec ision of any court of competent jurisd iction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the City of San Fernando hereby declares that it woul d have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, clauses, phrases, or portions be decl ared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 21: Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect on and after January 1, 1969.
SECTION 22: Publication. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and prior to the expiration of fifteen (15) days -16-
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from the date of the adoption hereof the same shall be published at least once in The San Fernando Valley Sun, a newspaper published and c irculated in the City of San Fernando.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 4th day of November,,
1968.
ATTEST:
~~E~Kg}~
OF SAN FERNANDO.
ST ATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SAN FERNANOO )
I, LEILA EDWARDS, City Clerk of the City of San Fernando, do hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was duly adopted by the Council of the City of San Fernando,, California, and was signed by the Mayor of said City at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 4th day of November, 1 968, and that the same was passed by the following vote, to w it:
AYES :
NOES:
ABSENT:
Allenbaugh, Arps, Flores, Jones and Macey-5
None-0
None-0
d ILA ~ EDWARDS,lTY {)_, ~~ CLERK
OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO
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CITY CONTRACT NO. 768
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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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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to the license tax under Ordinance No. 97 3 and for each of the purposes
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-
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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
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Ordinance No. 973, or otherwise, from time to time
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:
By~fh.#[} City Clerk , p~
Mayor
MALL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT ,
I ~·;J
By //4;{;!/_~i!J~ -·· ~
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Cost
Special Event Permit $132.00
Building Permit $275.00
Building Inspection $416.74
Amplified Sound Permit $208.25
Street Closures $10,696.49
Labor: $6,972.20
Equipment: $3,477.60
Parts & Materials: $246.69
Total $11,728.48
Cost Per Event
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AGENDA REPORT
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-7307 WWW.SFCITY.ORG REVIEW: ☒ Finance Director ☒ Deputy City Manager ☒ City Manager To: Mayor Mary Mendoza and Councilmembers
From: Nick Kimball, City Manager
By: Erica D. Melton, Director of Administrative Services/City Treasurer
Date: May 19, 2025
Subject: Discussion of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Study Session No. 1 RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
a. Review and discuss the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Proposed Budget (Attachment “A”); and b. Provide direction to staff, as appropriate.
BACKGROUND:
1. On February 17, 2025, the City Council received and filed the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. Subsequently on March 3, 2025, the City Council received and filed the FY 2024-2025 Mid-Year Budget update and FY 2025-2026 Budget Outlook. This marked the kick-off of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Season.
2. On February 24, 2025, the City Council held a Special Study Session to review the 2022-2026 Strategic Goals and discuss Fiscal Year 2025-2026 City Council Priorities.
3. On March 24, 2025, the Director of Administrative Services hosted the biannual Local Transaction Tax Town Hall for the community to receive important information on the City transaction tax proceeds, provide a forum to ask questions to staff and provide feedback and receive information regarding the FY 2025-2026 Budget Calendar.
4. The Director of Administrative Services presented the FY 2025-2026 Budget Calendar to the Education Commission (March 25th), Transportation & Public Safety Commission (April 3rd), Parks, Wellness, and Recreation Commission (April 10th) and Planning and Preservation Commission (April 14th).
5. Throughout April 2025, the City Manager and Director of Administrative Services met with each Department to develop the FY 2025-2026 City Manager’s Proposed Budget, which includes revenues and expenditures for the General Fund, Enterprise Funds, and all Special Revenue Funds.
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Discussion of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Study Session No. 1
6. On May 5, 2025, the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget was made available to the City Council, and subsequently posted to the City’s website (SFCITY.ORG/Finance/#FinancialDocuments).
7. On May 13, 2025, an in-person and virtual (YouTube) Proposed Budget Town Hall Meeting was held.
8. Budget Study Sessions are scheduled for May 19, 2025, May 27, 2025, and June 2, 2025 (if needed) to discuss the proposed budget for each department in detail, and provide follow-up from prior budget study sessions.
9. A Public Hearing to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget is tentatively scheduled for Monday, June 16, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting.
ANALYSIS:
Budget Overview.
The theme of the FY 2025-2026 City Manager’s Proposed Budget is “Prioritizing Financial Stability during Economic Uncertainty.” Due to the forecasted economic uncertainty over the next 12 to 18 months, the FY 2025-2026 Proposed Budget adopts a conservative approach. It holds revenue expectations steady and focused recommended enhancements on one-time investments or ongoing costs that were offset by increased revenue, decreased expenditures, or are essential for maintaining organizational stability and uninterrupted service delivery.
The recommended resources included in the FY 2025-2026 Budget address one (1) or more of the following parameters:
1. Advance or respond to the City Council priorities identified during the Special Study Session on City Council Goals and Priorities in February 2025;
2. Reorganize Department operations to better position each functional area to move City Council Goals and Priorities forward while minimizing the impact on other post-employment benefits;
3. Invest in technology to give staff better tools to work more effectively, streamline workflows, and improve service delivery to move City Council Goals and Priorities forward; and/or
4. Prioritize enhancements that support financial and operational stability during economic uncertainty.
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Discussion of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Study Session No. 1
City departments submitted enhancement requests totaling $1,057,115 for the FY 2025–2026 budget. Of these, $309,670 is recommended in the Proposed Budget, comprising:
• $88,360 in one-time enhancements
• $221,310 in on-going enhancements
More detailed information on approved enhancements is included in the “Recommended Enhancements” section of proposed budget document and Attachment “B”.
Overall, the General Fund has a budget surplus of approximately $149,340, indicating that total revenues exceed total expenditures. More information regarding the FY 2024-2025 Proposed General Fund Budget will be provided during the scheduled Budget Study Sessions.
Measure A and Measure SF.
In June 2013, San Fernando voters approved Measure A, a 0.50% local transaction use tax, initially set for seven (7) years. In November 2018, voters approved to extend the tax indefinitely, ensuring financial stability for the City.
In November 2020, San Fernando voters approved Measure SF, adding an additional 0.25% local transaction use tax. This brought the total local transaction use tax to 0.75%, effective April 1, 2021. This effort was critical to keep sales tax local and avoid other taxing entities from imposing a regional transaction tax that would not directly benefit the local community.
For FY 2025-2026, the combined Local Transaction Use Tax is projected to generate approximately $4.8 million. These funds will continue to be used to support services to the community, implement the City’s 2022-2026 Strategic Goals, and protect rainy day fund reserves (reserve funds for unforeseen financial challenges). More details on City’s Local Transaction Use Tax expenditures, can be found in the City Manager’s Budget Message in the Proposed Budget document.
Capital Improvements.
The FY 2025-2026 Proposed Budget includes funding for a number of critical capital improvement projects to address the backlog of deferred maintenance and infrastructure needs, including; • $1.2 million for Phase 4 of the Citywide Slurry Seal Project • $1.8 million for water system improvements
• $1.2 million for sewer system improvements
Funding for these capital improvements is provided primarily through Special Revenue Funds, Capital Grant Funds, and Enterprise Funds.
More detailed information regarding the FY 2025-2026 Proposed Capital Improvement Program may be found in Section VI. “Capital Improvement Projects” of proposed budget document.
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Discussion of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Study Session No. 1
BUDGET IMPACT:
The total Proposed Budget for all funds is approximately $62.1 million. The Proposed General Fund budget is $28.6 million (1% decrease from FY 2024-2025). In accordance with the City’s Budget Policy, the FY 2025-2026 Proposed General Fund Budget represents a balanced budget, with General Fund revenues of $28.8 million, expenditures of $28.6 million and proposed enhancements of $266,670 resulting in an estimated surplus of $149,340.
CONCLUSION:
It is recommended that the City Council review the FY 2025-2026 Proposed Budget and allocate the resources required to move the 2022-2026 Strategic Goals and City Council Priorities forward in the upcoming fiscal year.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget (available digitally through web link and hardcopy at the Finance counter)
B. Summary of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Enhancement Requests May 19, 2025 CC Regular Meeting Page 730 of 733
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO
SUMMARY OF ENHANCEMENT REQUESTS
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
DEPT REQ
DEPT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT ONE-TIME ONGOING NOT RECOMMENDED NOTES GENERAL FUNDCity Manager's Office Homeless Outreach Service Provider (Contract Shortfall for 1 - Year at Existing Service Levels) 43,100 43,100 Not approved at this time. Recommend that City reduces service level to match available funding.
City Clerk Public Records Request Software (Implementation & Subscription) 20,254 20,254 Software is provided through Granicus, which is the City's new website developer. Website launch expected in FY 2025/2026. Therefore, will consider additional software modules in FY 2026/2027.
Community Development Special Counsel Services 5,500 5,500 - Supports City Council strategic goal of Citywide beautification.
Recommended funding to be used to address and bring existing code enforcement cases to full resolution.
Administrative Services Microsoft 365 Migration (Implementation & Licenses) 90,494 90,494 Pending general direction from City Council, redirect existing UASI funding for cybersecurity to fund Microsoft 365 migration project, PC replacement and SFPD mobile data consoles.
Administrative Services PC Replacement Program - Year 2 43,500 43,500 Pending general direction from City Council, redirect existing UASI funding for cybersecurity to fund Microsoft 365 migration project, PC replacement and SFPD mobile data consoles.
Administrative Services Citywide Employee Training Programs 32,950 25,000 7,950 Provide training and development opportunities for staff in accordance with the City Council strategic goal for citywide employee recruitment, retention and morale Police Department Vector Solutions - Guardian Software 6,730 6,730 - Provide supervisory tools for staff in accordance with the City Council strategic goal for citywide employee recruitment, retention and morale. Software will use AI learning capability to recommend personalized training opportunities for each staff member based on contents of evaluations.
Police Department TimeClocks - Timekeeping/Scheduling Software (Aladtec - Public Safety Module) 9,440 2,360 7,080 - This module offered through the City's existing timekeeping system will allow SFPD staff to better manage staffing and overtime costs.
Police Department Lexis Nexis Online - Public Reporting 12,240 12,240 Consider public-facing online incident reporting software during evaluation of new CAD system next fiscal year.
Police Department New Officer Onboarding Costs (e.g. Background investigations, polygraph, psych exams, uniforms, etc.) 20,000 20,000 - Assumes hiring and onboarding of 4 officers at $5,000/officer Police Department MDT/MDC's (12) 30,000 30,000
Pending general direction from City Council, redirect existing UASI funding for cybersecurity to fund Microsoft 365 migration project, PC replacement and SFPD mobile data consoles. Upgrading MDCs and accompanying CradlePoint software will provide the capability to provide location and heat mapping patrol data.
Police Department Drone 25,000 25,000 Reconsider next fiscal year based on availability funding. Also recommend exploring alternate grant funding.Police Department Less Lethal Projectile Service Equipment 10,018 5,000 5,018 To provide 2 additional less lethal options to existing stock. This will allow each patrol vehicle to have a less lethal tool available. Police Department Thomson Reuters Database Access Software 7,284 7,284 Explore funding through existing operating funds by retiring unused software.
Police Department Records Specialist (P/T) 35,000 35,000 - Staff provided additional data regarding increased mandatory reporting with consideration of PT position
CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED
ATTACHMENT "B"
May 19, 2025 CC Regular Meeting