4. On December 4, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1720 (Attachment “B”) approving to increase monthly compensation received by City Councilmembers pursuant to Government Code Sections 36516 and 36516.5 to $950 per month with the full amount of the increase being phased-in as follows; 1st increase for City Councilmembers to $764.53 per month was effective January 1, 2025, and the 2nd increase to receive the full amount of $950 per month will be effective January 1, 2026.
5. December 9, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 8356 which amended the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Salary Plan, pursuant to Ordinance No. 1720, to implement the 1st increase to the City Council monthly compensation to $764.53 per month effective January 1, 2025.
6. On April 21, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 8375 which created the Police Corporal position.
7. On July 1, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 8390 approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Adopted Budget and Resolution No. 8393 to adopt the FY 2025-2026 Salary Plan.
8. On August 1, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom certified a minimum wage increase to $16.90 per hour effective January 1, 2026, pursuant to Senate Bill (SB) 3 which mandated new minimum wage rates for all employees in California. The new rate will apply to all employers, regardless of how many individuals they employ.
9. On August 18, 2025, the City Council approved the MOU with the Part-Time Employees Bargaining Group (SFPEBU) (Contract No. 2417).
10. On October 20, 2025, the City Council appointed Kanika Kith as City Manager and approved Employment Agreement Contract No. 2447.
ANALYSIS:
Part-time Employees Minimum Wage Increase.
Most employers in California are subject to both the Federal and State minimum wage laws.
When the two differ, employers are required to follow the law that provides the higher wage to employees. Since California’s minimum wage is higher than the Federal rate of $7.25 per hour, all employers in California must pay the California minimum wage unless an employee is exempt under California law. Similarly, if a City or County has adopted a local minimum wage that is higher than the State or Federal rate, employers must pay the local rate.
November 17, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 210 of 478 Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Amending Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Salary Plan for Hourly Employees, City Councilmembers, City Manager and Police Corporals and Implement Changes to the Part-Time Bargaining Unit Group Memorandum of Understanding
Due to the enactment of SB 3, California minimum wage increased incrementally since January 2017, as follows:
a. January 1, 2017: $10.50 per hour
b. January 1, 2018: $11.00 per hour
c. January 1, 2019: $12.00 per hour
d. January 1, 2020: $13.00 per hour
e. January 1, 2021: $14.00 per hour
f. January 1, 2022: $15.00 per hour
g. January 1, 2023: $15.50 per hour
h. January 1, 2024: $16.00 per hour
i. January 1, 2025: $16.50 per hour
j. January 1, 2026: $16.90 per hour
The City is up to date on the implementation of the minimum wage provisions. However, it is necessary to amend the FY 2025-2026 Salary Plan to reflect the latest minimum wage, which is $16.90 per hour, effective January 1, 2026. Seven (7) part-time job classifications are impacted by the January 1, 2026 increase, and those positions are reflected in Resolution No. 8419 (Attachment “A”).
Additionally, on August 18, 2025, the City Council approved a new MOU with the San Fernando Part-Time Employee Bargaining Unit (SFPEBU) (Contract No. 2417). The proposed amendment to Salary Resolution for FY 2025-2026 incorporates the various changes approved in the new SFPEBU MOU.
City Council Salaries.
The adoption of a salary plan that includes elected officials' compensation is essential for a public entity to ensure transparency, accountability, and public trust. By formally establishing elected official compensation within the same framework used for other employees, the City demonstrates fairness and consistency in its approach to compensation. It provides a clear, documented process that aligns with legal requirements and promotes public awareness of how taxpayer dollars are allocated.
California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) regulations and California State Law requires that the City adopt a Citywide Salary schedule that outlines all City position and their salaries. If adopted the City Council Resolution would update the Citywide Salary schedule with the new monthly compensation for Councilmembers to $950 per month, effective January 1, 2026. According to Ordinance No. 1720 (Attachment “B”) as approved on December 4, 2023.
In order to implement the changes to the City Council Compensation it is necessary to amend the FY 2025-2026 Salary Plan to reflect the new monthly wages, which is $950 per month, effective January 1, 2026, and are reflected in Resolution No. 8419 (Attachment “A”).
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Police Corporal Position.
On April 21, 2025, the City Council approved Resolution No. 8375, which created the classification and salary range for Police Corporal. The 2025-2026 Salary Resolution (Resolution No. 8393) approved on July 1, 2025, however, inadvertently omitted this job classification. An amendment, therefore, is necessary to incorporate the recently established Police Corporal position classification and associated salary range which became effective July 1, 2025, per the San Fernando Police Officer Association (SFPOA) MOU.
City Manager Appointment.
The City Council approved the appointment of Kanika Kith as City Manager on October 6, 2025, and approved the employment agreement on October 20, 2025. The proposed amendment to the FY 2025-2026 Salary Plan incorporates the new salary for the City Manager as outlined in the Employment Agreement Contract. No. 2447, and corrects the monthly salary due to a rounding issue for an additional 17 cents.
BUDGET IMPACT:
The total additional cost of the State mandated minimum wage increase for FY 2025-2026, from January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026, is approximately $14,000. Sufficient funds are included in the FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget to cover the cost of this increase.
The total additional cost of the changes in the City Council monthly compensation increases for FY 2025-2026, from January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026, is approximately $5,564. Sufficient funds are included in the FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget to cover the cost of this increase.
CONCLUSION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8419 (Attachment “A”) amending the FY 2025-2026 Salary Plan to implement changes to the Minimum Wage increase, City Council Monthly Compensation, City Manager Salary, Police Corporal, and incorporate any changes to the Part-Time Bargaining Units MOU.
ATTACHMENT:
A. Resolution No. 8419
B. Ordinance No. 1720
November 17, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 212 of 478 ATTACHMENT “A”
RESOLUTION NO. 8419
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO AMENDING PORTIONS OF RESOLUTION NO. 8393, ADOPTED
JULY 1, 2025, AMENDING THE SALARY PLAN FOR HOULRY EMPOYEES
AND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS, CITY MANAGER, AND POLICE CORPORAL
AND IMPLEMENT CHANGES TO THE PART TIME BARGAINING GROUP
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, FIND, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: That that portion of Section 1 of Resolution No. 8393, adopted July 1, 2025, as amended, be further amended by deleting “Schedule P for Sworn Police Employees (SFPOA)” on page 7, and replacing it with the following, effective the first day of the first full pay period that includes July 1, 2025:
SCHEDULE P
FOR
SWORN POLICE EMPLOYEES (SFPOA)
SALARY
RANGE STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
NUMBER
73 7795 8222 8379 9149 9658
76 9254 9717 10203 10713 11249
95 9688 10222 10786 11379 12008
SECTION 2: That that portion of Sub-section A of Section 2 of Resolution No. 8393, adopted July 1, 2025, as amended, be further amended by adding the following on page 9, effective the first day of the first full pay period that includes July 1, 2025:
CLASSIFICATION
SALARY
RANGES
NUMBER
SCHEDULE
STEP
A
STEP
B
STEP
C
STEP
D
STEP
E
Police Corporal 76P 9254 9717 10203 10713 11249
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2 SECTION 3: That that portion of Sub-section A of Section 2 of Resolution No. 8393, adopted July 1, 2025, as amended, be further amended by adding the following on page 8, effective the first day of the first full pay period that includes October 20, 2025:
CLASSIFICATION
SALARY
RANGES
NUMBER
SCHEDULE
STEP
A
STEP
B
STEP
C
STEP
D
STEP
E
City Manager FLAT Rate 22029.17
SECTION 4: That that portion of Section 1 of Resolution No. 8393, adopted July 1, 2025, as amended, be further amended by deleting “Schedule H, Schedule HFE, Schedule HG” on page 5, and replacing it with the following, effective the first day of the first full pay period that includes January 1, 2026:
SCHEDULE H
FOR
PART-TIME HOURLY EMPLOYEES- MINIMUM WAGE (SFPEBU)
SALARY
RANGE STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
NUMBER
44 16.90 17.75 18.64 19.57 20.55
45 17.18 18.04 18.94 19.89 20.88
47 17.67 18.55 19.48 20.45 21.47
52 18.47 19.39 20.36 21.38 22.45
71 21.98 23.08 24.23 25.44 26.71
SCHEDULE HFE
FOR
PART TIME HOURLY EMPLOYEES – FULL TIME EQUIVALENT (SFPEBU) SALARY
RANGE STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
NUMBER
62 18.35 19.36 20.42 21.55 22.73
100 26.35 27.73 29.19 30.72 32.33
104 28.11 29.58 31.14 32.78 34.50
114 28.18 29.72 31.35 33.08 34.90
122 33.62 35.39 37.25 39.21 41.27
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3 SCHEDULE HG
FOR
PART TIME HOURLY EMPLOYEES – GENERAL ABOVE MINIMUM WAGE (SFPEBU) SALARY
RANGE STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
NUMBER
62 18.41 19.33 20.29 21.31 22.37
71 21.76 22.85 23.98 25.19 26.45
SECTION 5: That that portion of Sub-section B of Section 2 of Resolution No. 8393, adopted July 1, 2025, as amended, be further amended by adding the following, effective the first day of the first full pay period that includes January 1, 2026:
CLASSIFICATION
SALARY
RANGE
NUMBER/
SCHEDULE
STEP
A
STEP
B
STEP
C
STEP
D
STEP
E
Administrative Assistant 114HFE 28.18 29.72 31.35 33.08 34.90 City Maintenance Helper 62HG 18.41 19.33 20.29 21.31 22.37 Community Preservation
Officer 122HFE 33.62 35.39 37.25 39.21 41.27
Community Service
Officer 104HFE 28.11 29.59 31.14 32.78 34.50
Crossing Guard 44H 16.90 17.75 18.64 19.57 20.55
Day Camp Counselor 44H 16.90 17.75 18.64 19.57 20.55
Junior Cadet 45H 17.18 18.04 18.94 19.89 20.88
Management Intern 71HG 21.76 22.85 23.98 25.19 26.45
Office Clerk 62HFE 18.35 19.36 20.42 21.55 22.73
Police Cadet 140PFE 44.97 47.43 50.07 52.78 55.72
Police Reserve Officer 140PFE 44.97 47.43 50.07 52.78 55.72 Police Records Specialist 100HFE 26.35 27.73 29.19 30.72 32.33 Pool Attendant/ Cashier 44H 16.90 17.75 18.64 19.57 20.55 Public Works Maintenance
Helper 62HG 18.41 19.33 20.29 21.31 22.37
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4 CLASSIFICATION
SALARY
RANGE
NUMBER/
SCHEDULE
STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
Recreation Leader I 44H 16.90 17.75 18.64 19.57 20.55
Recreation Leader II 47H 17.67 18.55 19.48 20.45 21.47
Recreation Leader III 71H 21.98 23.08 24.23 25.44 26.71 Senior Day Camp Counselor 52H 18.47 19.39 20.36 21.38 22.45 (A) COMPENSATION FOR COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AND COUNCIL
LIAISON
The members of the following commissions, boards, and committees, as well as City Council Liaison, who are not employees of the City, shall be paid the amount hereinafter specified for each meeting.
Commission/Committee/Liaison Compensation Per Meeting
Attended
(Not To Exceed One Meeting Per
Month)
Disaster Council $100.00
Education Commission $100.00
Planning and Preservation Commission $100.00
Parks, Wellness, and Recreation Commission $100.00
Transportation and Safety Commission $100.00
Greater LA County Vector Control District Council Liaison $150.00 Metropolitan Water District (MWD) Representative $250.00 (B) COMPENSATION FOR COUNCILMEMBERS
The members of the City Council shall be paid compensation as follows:
Effective January 1, 2025 - $764.53 per month.
Effective January 1, 2026 - $950.00 per month
SECTION 7: That that portion of Section 3, Subsection B. “Part-Time Employees” of the Resolution No. 8393, adopted July 1, 2025, as amended, be further amended by deleting and replacing Section 3, Subsection B. “Part Time Employees” pages 27-29, and replacing it with the following, effective the first day of the first full pay period that includes January 1, 2025:
A. PART-TIME EMPLOYEES
Salaries and benefits listed here apply to part-time employees assigned to Schedules H (regular Hourly employees), HFE (Hourly Full-Time Equivalent employees), HG (above minimum wage General Hourly employees), and PFE (Hourly Police Service employees), respectively, and reflect stipulations in the last MOU.
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5 Schedule PFE shall apply to police service employees, such as Police Cadet, and Police Reserve Officers when activated for active Police Officer duties on an hourly basis. The salaries and benefitsfor the San Fernando Part-time Employees’ Bargaining Unit (SFPEBU) may change depending on the outcome of pending negotiations. (1) SALARY
The hourly rates shown under Schedules H, HFE and HG reflect stipulations in the last MOU (Reso. No. 8393), as follows:
1. Classifications without Full-time Equivalency (FTE), categorized as Schedule HG, and which have salary ranges above the required minimum wage, shall receive an increase in base salary, which is equal to the average increase received by classificationsin the City’s full-time non-sworn and non-management bargaining units (i.e., SFPEA and
SFPCA). Such increases shall be effective on the same date as the classifications with an FTE.
2. Classifications with Full-Time Equivalency (FTE), categorized as Schedule HFE, shall receive the same increase in base salary as the FTE positions. Such increases shall be effective on the same date as the FTE positions.
3. For Classifications that are directly impacted by the State mandated Minimum Wage Standard, Schedule H, as per State Law, effective January 1, 2026, salaries currently listed in this Resolution reflect no Cost of Living Adjustment. (2) VACATION LEAVE
In order to facilitate the transition in methodology from accruals based upon continuous years of employment to accruals based upon actual hours of service, the MOU (Contract No. 8393) stipulates as follows:
Rate of Accrual
A. Effective January 1, 2025, each employee that works at least one thousand two hundred and fifty (1,250) hours shall be credited with a paid time off bank beginning on January 1st of the following calendar year based upon his/her continuous years of employment with the City as follows:
Years of Service and Annual Accrual Accrual Cap
Twelve Hours (12 hours) for less than 2 years of service 24 hours Twenty-four hours (24 hours) for 2 to 5 years of service 48 hours Forty-Eight hours (48 hours) for 6 to 8 years of service 96 hours Sixty Hours (60 hours) for 9 to 11 years of service 120 hours Seventy-two Hours (72 hours) for 12 years or more of service 144 hours B. Effective January 1, 2017, each employee shall accrue vacation leave based on upon hours actually worked each pay period and calculated at a rate upon total hours of City service as follows:
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6 1. An employee with less than ten thousand (10,000) total hours of City service shall not accrue any vacation leave hours.
2. An employee with then thousand (10,000) and up to twenty thousand (20,000) total hours of City service shall accrue 0.04 hours of vacation leave for each hour actually worked.
3. An employee with twenty thousand (20,000) and up to twenty-five thousand (25.000) total hours of City service shall accrue 0.06 hours of vacation leave for each hour actually worked.
4. An employee with twenty-five thousand (25,000) or more total hours of City service shall accrue 0.07 hours of vacation leave for each hour actually worked.
C. Maximum Accumulation of Vacation
The maximum vacation leave accumulation for each unit employee shall be in accordance with the SFPEBU MOU Section 3.01. (Contract No. 2417). a. Except as otherwise provided in SFPEBU MOU Section 3.01(2)(B) below, employees shall cease to accrue any additional hours until the vacation leave bank falls below the maximum accumulation cap.
b. An employee denied vacation leave due to department staffing issues, who exceeds the maximum accumulation cap due to such a denial, shall continue to accrue vacation in excess of the cap until the department is able to allow sufficient vacation leave to bring the employee under the cap.
This provision shall not apply if an employee does not request vacation leave until twenty-hour hours (24) or less of reaching the maximum accumulation cap.
D. Payout of Vacation
Upon death, retirement, or separation from service, an employee or his/her designated beneficiary, shall be paid out for the one hundred percent (100%) of his/her accumulated vacation leave. Such vacation hours shall be paid out at the employee’s current hourly base salary at the time of the payout. For stipulations regarding deposit of previously earned paid leave, please refer to the MOU (Contract No. 2417).
a. BILINGUAL PAY
The City shall pay a bilingual bonus at the end of each month worked, to those unit employees that qualify in accordance with the following conditions:
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7 i. The employee has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the City his/her fluency in the Spanish language based on an oral testing procedure selected by the City; and
ii. The employee is required in the normal course of his/her duties to communicate in Spanish with members of the public, as determined by the Department head and approved in writing by the City Manager.
The bonus shall be paid as follows:
A. An employee who works seventy-nine (79) hours or less per month shall be paid fifty dollars ($50.00) per month.
B. An employee who works eighty (80) hours or more per month shall be paid one hundred dollars ($100.00) per month.
C. Written Verbal Translation of City Materials:
Employees who otherwise qualify for bilingual bonus under section A and B above, shall receive an additional $25.00 per month translation bonus when asked to translate City materials to a second language for official publication, with supporting documentation and Department Head approval.
b. UNIFORM ALLOWANCE/EQUIPMENT
The City shall provide each employee, who is required to wear a uniform, with three (3) complete sets of uniforms upon hire and in July of each fiscal year.
i. The City will replace up to two (2) sets of uniforms per fiscal year due to damage or excessive wear and tear.
ii. The uniforms shall consist of those that the department deems necessary.
iii. All purchases shall be made in accordance with the City’s purchasing policy
iv. The uniforms shall follow the classification chart below:
Classification: Uniform:
City Maintenance Helper Shirt, hoodie/jacket, Pants, visor/hat Community Preservation Officer Polo
Community Service Officer Pants, shirt, Polo, belt and name tag Crossing Guard Traffic vest, shirt and visor/hat
Day Camp Counselor Shirt, hoodie/jacket and visor/hat
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8 Junior Cadet Polo
Management Intern Polo
Office Clerk Polo
Personnel Office Clerk Polo
Public Works Maintenance Helper Shirt, hoodie/jacket, Pants, visor/hat Recreation Leader I Shirt, hoodie/jacket, polo and visor/hat Recreation Leader II Shirt, hoodie/jacket, polo and visor/hat Recreation Leader III Shirt, hoodie/jacket, polo and visor/hat Senior Day Camp Counselor Shirt, hoodie/jacket and visor/hat Or any other item as deemed necessary by the City.
v. For the purpose of cleaning and laundering such uniforms, the City will continue to provide non-sworn part-time employees in the Police Department with an annual uniform allowance equal to fifty percent (50%) of the amount received by non-sworn full-time employees in the Police Department. As of July 1, 2025, this amount was two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) for eligible employees in this unit. vi. Inclement Weather Gear:
The City shall provide appropriate gear to employees assigned to work in inclement weather, including but not limited to rain gear and jackets. vii. Shoe/Boot Allowance
Employees who are required to wear specific shoes/boots for their position (i.e. Community Service Officers, Cadets, Enforcement Officers, and Public Works field employees, etc.) shall receive reimbursement for the purchase of such work shoes/boots of up to three hundred dollars ($300) in July of every other fiscal year.
c. WORKING OUT OF CLASS
Any assignment to perform duties of a higher level position or act in a higher capacity outside one’s job classification will be paid at the rate of at least 5% higher than the employee’s current base salary for the duration of such assignment. The City shall ensure that anyone working in a higher capacity is adequately trained to fulfill the requirements of that higher class.
Assignments to perform higher-level duties must be formally approved in writing by the Department head.
d. OTHER BENEFITS
For other part-time employee benefits, sick leave, and bereavement leave please refer to their MOU (Contract No. 2417).
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9 SECTION 8: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall cause this Resolution and certification to be filed in the office of the City Clerk.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 17th day of November, 2025.
Mary Mendoza, Mayor of the City of
San Fernando, California
ATTEST:
Julia Fritz, City Clerk
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10 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. 8419, 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 17th day of November 2025, by the following vote of the City Council:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Fernando, California, this ____ day of November, 2025.
Julia Fritz, City Clerk
November 17, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 222 of 478 ORDINANCE NO. 1720
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO AMENDING SECTION 2-31 (COUNCIL MEMBERS – SALARY) OF DIVISION 1 (GENERALLY), ARTICLE II (CITY COUNCIL), CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION)
OF THE SAN FERNANDO MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING COUNCIL
MEMBER COMPENSATION
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 36516 allows city council members to be paid a monthly salary for their service on the city council, commissions, committees, boards, authorities and other similar bodies; and
WHEREAS, as of the approval of this Ordinance, Government Code Section 36516 sets the baseline Councilmember salary for municipalities with a population of 35,000 or less at $300 per month and provides that the salary amount may be increased above the baseline sum of $300 by an amount that may not exceed 5% per calendar year for the operative date of the last adjustment of the salary in effect (Govt. Code Section 36516(a)(2)(A) and (4)); and WHEREAS, Government Code Section 36516.5 provides a change in compensation does not apply to a council member during the council member’s term of office but does not prevent the adjustment of all council member’s salaries when council members serve staggard terms once one or more members become eligible for a salary increase by virtue of such council member(s) beginning a new term of office; and
WHEREAS, the salary paid to members of the San Fernando City Council (“City Council”) was last adjusted by Ordinance No. 1515 on April 3, 2000 with the newly adjusted rate of $579.06 taking effect on March 13, 2001;
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 36516(a)(4) currently allows, the City Council’s salary to be increased by a cumulative percentage equal to five percent (5%) multiplied by the number of years since the effective date of the last adjustment to the City Council: 5% multiplied by 22 years;
WHEREAS, under the current salary increase formula the City Council may, but is not required to, increase the monthly City Council salary to as much $1,216.02 (i.e., 5% multiplied by 22 years multiplied by $579.06); and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to increase the current monthly compensation but not by the full amount otherwise permitted under Government Code Section 36516 and further wishes to phase in its receipt of the full amount of the contemplated increase.
ATTACHMENT "B"
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2 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The facts set forth in the recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. Section 2-31 (Council members – Salary) of Division 1 (Generally) of Article II (City Council) of Chapter 2 (Administration) of the San Fernando Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety as follows:
2-31. Council members – Salary.
(a) Pursuant to Government Code §36516, each member of the city council shall receive as salary in the sum of $950 per month, with such adjustments as maybe permitted from time to time by State law. Such salaries shall be payable in the same manner as the salaries that are paid to other officers and employees of the city. The salaries prescribed in this section are exclusive of any amounts payable to each member of the council as reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of official duties of the city.
(b) In compliance with Government Code §36516.5, the monthly salary amount of $950 will take effect January 1, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), following the City of San Fernando’s General Municipal Election of November 5, 2024. Until the Effective Date, City Council member compensation shall remain at $579.06 per month as approved by prior ordinance. The foregoing notwithstanding, it is further provided that City Council members’ receipt of the full amount of the increased monthly salary shall be phasedin as follows: From January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, Council members shall receive a salary amount of $764.53 per month. Effective January 1, 2026, Council member shall receive the full salary amount of $950 per month until such time as that amount is further adjusted by City Council ordinance in compliance with Government Code §36516 and Government Code §36516.5.
SECTION 3. 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. This Ordinance supersedes any previously approved resolution of the City Council set or attempting to set the monthly compensation of City Council members.
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Publication. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this Ordinance. The City Clerk shall cause the same to be published once in the official newspaper within fifteen (15) days after its adoption.
SECTION 4.
Effective Date/Operative Date. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this Ordinance. The City Clerk shall cause the same to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation within fifteen (15) days after its adoption. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after a second reading and adoption.
SECTION 5.
The City Clerk is directed to forward without delay to the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors and to the County of Los Angeles Registrar/Recorder/ County Clerk, each a certified copy of this Ordinance.
SECTION 6.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of San Fernando this ll^'’ day of December, 2023.
/
Celeste T, 'Ro’driguez, Mayor of the City of
San Fernando, California
ATTEST:
Fritz, City Clerk ^
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Richard A. Padilla, Assistant City Attorney
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CERTIFICATION
I, City Clerk of the City of San Fernando, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy of Ordinance No. 1720 which was introduced on December 4, 2023 and adopted by the City Council of the City of San Fernando, California at a adjourned regular meeting thereof held on the 11^*^ day of December, 2023, by the following vote of the City Council:
AYES: Solorio, Fajardo, Mendoza - 3
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Rodriguez -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^*^^ day of January, 2024.
Julie Fritz, City Clerk
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AGENDA REPORT
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-7307 WWW.SFCITY.ORG REVIEW: ☒ City Clerk ☒ Director of Admin. Services ☒ City Manager To: Mayor Mary Mendoza and Councilmembers
From: Kanika Kith, City Manager
By: Erica D. Melton, Director of Administrative Services Ronald Garcia, Interim Director of Community Development Date: November 17, 2025
Subject: Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Amending the City’s Current Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Fee Schedule to Establish a Special Event Daily License Fee RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 8422 (Attachment “A”) amending the City’s adopted Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Annual Fee Schedule (Attachment “B”) to Establish a Special Event Daily License Fee for the City of San Fernando; and
b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to waive applicable City special event fees for eligible vendors through the 2025 calendar year.
BACKGROUND:
1. On October 16, 2023, the City Council approved an amendment (Contract No. 2060(a) to the Professional Services Agreement (“PSA”) with Willdan Financial Services, Inc. (“Willdan”) expanding Cost Allocation Plan services to include a User Fee Study .
2. On June 5, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 8325 increasing fees for City services into a Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Fee Schedule to the City Council approved cost recovery levels, which became effective January 1, 2025.
3. On August 4, 2025, the City Council approved a PSA with My Valley Pass to develop and administer the City Marketing Campaign, “Discover San Fernando,” which includes a website and quarterly community events supporting economic development and local businesses.
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ANALYSIS:
Special events such as festivals, parades, cultural celebrations, and community fairs are essential to the vibrancy and identity of a city. These events foster civic pride, promote cultural exchange, stimulate local economies, and provide opportunities for residents and visitors to engage with the community.
To ensure that special events are conducted safely and in accordance with municipal standards, cities require event organizers and vendors to obtain permits. Permit fees help offset the administrative costs associated with reviewing applications, coordinating logistics, and deploying city resources such as public safety, street closures, and sanitation services.
While the City has a Special Event Application Fee outlined within its adopted Annual Fee Schedule, the increase in special events in the City through the “Discover San Fernando” campaign revealed a gap in the City’s permit fee structure. While the Special Event Application informs applicants of the need for a Special Event Permit and requirement of associated fee, it has not been historically clearly identified in the City’s Fee Structure. Instead, the Fee Schedule enlists a $55 Special Event Application Fee and the Application references the need for a special event business permit.
Since January 1, 2025, HdL Companies, the City’s business license administrator, has charged a one-time Special Event Business License Fee equal to the Special Event Application Fee.
Historically, the City applied a lower rate similar to the Swap Meet Exhibitor Daily License Fee.
The current $55 application fee does not represent a formal Special Event Business License Fee, which better regulates vendor participation and event operations. The proposed structure corrects this and aligns with existing business fee benchmarks. To ensure fairness and consistency, the City recommends revising the Current Fee Schedule as follows:
CURRENT FEE NEW FEE
Swap Meet Exhibitor Daily License
Inspection/Compliance - $13
Special Event/Swap Meet Exhibitor Daily
License Inspection/Compliance - $13
The City recognizes that some vendors have paid the $55 Special Event Application fee under the previous structure. To ensure equity, staff recommends waiving the fees for those vendors that previously paid the $55 fee and allow them to continue participating in City special events through the 2025 calendar year. In order to adopt new fees or increase existing fees, the City must establish a cost of providing the service and the City Council must adopt a resolution approving the fee, for which the fee cannot exceed the established cost of providing the service.
In this case, the City is solely amending existing fees to align with the cost of providing the service.
The attached resolution would be a supplement to the existing FY 2024-2025 Adopted Annual Fee Schedule. Pending approval, the Special Event Daily License Fee will be effective immediately.
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BUDGET IMPACT:
The proposed fee of $13 for a Special Event Daily License is established at a rate to recover all associated costs for administration and processing. Pending City Council approval, adjustments will be incorporated through the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 midyear budget process.
User fees account for almost five percent (5%) of total General Fund Revenue. Ensuring that the City is recovering the appropriate level of costs to provide fee-based activities will allow staff to continue to provide a high-levelservice to the community. The City annually reviews its user fees.
All City fees and charges will be reviewed in February 2026 which may result in additional recommendations for consideration of fees subject to Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments.
Staff will additionally be recommending a Special Event Annual License Fee in addition to the one-time daily fee structure.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8422 (Attachment “A”) amending the City’s adopted FY 2024-2025 Annual Fee Schedule (Attachment “B”) to include fees for the issuance of Special Event Daily License Fee, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to waive applicable City special event fees for eligible vendors through the 2025 calendar year.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution No. 8422
B. City’s Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Adopted Annual Fee Schedule (provided through digital weblink) November 17, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 231 of 478 ATTACHMENT “A”
RESOLUTION NO. 8422
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL EVENT DAILY LICENSE FEE WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish fees for special events within the City limits; and
WHEREAS, on June 5, 2024, City Council adopted Resolution No. 8325 increasing fees for City services into a Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Fee Schedule to the City Council approved cost recovery levels, which became effective January 1, 2025; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the State Constitution, San Fernando City Code, and other applicable federal, state and local laws, the City is able to charge fees for services which do not exceed the City’s cost to provide those services; and
WHEREAS, on file in the applicable department is the report justifying the fees set forth in this resolution; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, FIND, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The representations set forth in the Recitals, above, are true and correct.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby amend Resolution 8325 to include the Special Event Daily License Fee license application fees provided in Exhibit “1”, attached hereto.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 17th day of November 2025. ____________________________________
Mary Mendoza, Mayor of the City of San
Fernando, California
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Julia Fritz, City Clerk
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2 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. 8422 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 17th day of November 2025, by the following vote of the City Council:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Fernando, California, this _____ day of November 2025.
Julia Fritz, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT “1”
CURRENT FEE NEW FEE
Swap Meet Exhibitor Daily License
Inspection/Compliance - $13
Special Event/Swap Meet Exhibitor Daily
License Inspection/Compliance - $13
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AGENDA REPORT
REVIEW: ☒ City Clerk ☒ Director of Admin. Services ☒ City Manager COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1227 WWW.SFCITY.ORG To: Mayor Mendoza and Councilmembers
From: Kanika Kith, City Manager
By: Ronald Garcia, Interim Director of Community Development
Date: November 17, 2025
Subject: A Public Hearing to Consider Adopting a Resolution to Approve a Proposed Draft Amendment to the 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element to Update the Sites Inventory To Ensure Compliance with the State Housing Element Law RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
a. Conduct a Public Hearing;
b. Pending public testimony, adopt Resolution No. 8420 (Attachment “A”) amending the Sites Inventory of the 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element of the San Fernando General Plan by removing certain parcels and adding new sites to ensure compliance with State Housing Law pursuant to Government Code (GC) Sections 65580–65589.11.
BACKGROUND:
1. On June 6, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 8153 approving and adopting the City of San Fernando 2021-2029 Housing Element, which includes a Housing Plan with Goals, Policies, and Programs aimed at addressing the City’s housing needs.
2. On August 9, 2022, the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) found that the City of San Fernando 2021-2029 Housing Element was in substantial compliance with the State Housing Element Law (GC Section 65580 et seq).
3. In 2024, the City worked with Precision Civil Engineering, Inc to comply with various Housing Element programs, including creating a Mixed Use Overlay (MUO) zone district allowing for a combination of retail and housing, and rezoning identified sites to the MUO and the existing Specific Plan (SP-5) zone districts.
4. In December 2024, the City contacted HCD to discuss changes to the sites inventory because of some discrepancies with numbers and community opposition to rezoning of some of the sites in the inventory.
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5. On March 20, 2025, the City initiated revisions to remove eight (8) parcels and add three (3) new sites to the Sites Inventory to ensure the City continues to demonstrate sufficient capacity to accommodate its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) (Attachment “B”).
6. On May 19, 2025, HCD accepted the revisions to the Sites Inventory and directed the City to submit a revised electronic version concurrent with adoption of these draft amendments to the Sites Inventory (Attachment “C”).
7. On October 13, 2025, a public hearing was held before the Planning and Preservation Commission (Commission). The Commission adopted Resolution No. 2025-06 (Attachment “E”) recommending that the City Council approve the requested amendment to the Housing Element Sites Inventory.
ANALYSIS:
State law requires every city and county in California to adopt and implement a General Plan, which is a long-range plan that guide growth, development, and land use decisions. One required chapter of the General Plan is a the Housing Element, which must identify policies, programs, sites to meet current and future housing needs, established through the RHNA for every eightyear cycle, for the City.
While preparing the City’s 2021–2029 Housing Element, staff evaluated potential housing sites and identified commercially zoned parcels and Specific Plan areas as Opportunity Sites. After the Housing Element was certified, the City adopted the Mixed-Use Overlay (MUO) district on 112 parcels (37.95 acres), allowing residential, commercial, or mixed-use development by right.
A proposal to rezone additional areas to the SP-5 district was later reconsidered due to community concerns. Because the MUO already provides more capacity than required to meet the City’s RHNA, staff is proposing an amendment to the sites inventory list, which requires an Amendment to the Housing Element.
Proposed Housing Element Amendment
Staff is proposing a Sites Inventory Amendment to the 2021–2029 Housing Element. Because the previously adopted Mixed-Use Overlay (MUO) rezoned more parcels than required to meet the City’s RHNA, no additional rezoning is needed. Instead, the amendment updates the Sites Inventory by removing eight parcels that are no longer suitable and adding three parcels within the existing MUO area that currently allow residential or mixed-use development by right.
HCD has reviewed the proposed revisions and confirmed they maintain full compliance with State Housing Element Law. In its May 19, 2025, letter (Attachment “D”), HCD accepted the proposed revisions to the Sites Inventory and confirmed that these adjustments maintain the City’s compliance with Housing Element Law, provided that a revised electronic inventory is submitted with the adoption of these amendments.
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Purpose of the Amendment.
• Sites Inventory Update: Correct discrepancies by removing parcels no longer available or suitable for housing and adding new parcels to ensure adequate capacity (Attachment “F”). • Text Edits: Update the Housing Element narrative and tables to reflect the updated Sites Inventory (Attachment “D”).
Summary of Revisions.
Sites Removed (8 Parcels – 53 Moderate-Income Units)
• 2520-019-016 (9 units)
• 2520-011-043 (12 units)
• 2520-011-045 (8 units)
• 2520-002-023 (5 units)
• 2520-002-015 (8 units)
• 2520-002-016 (9 units)
• 2522-012-006 (1 unit)
• 2522-012-013 (1 unit)
Sites Added (3 Parcels – 54 Moderate-Income Units)
• 2522-005-001 (38 units)
• 2522-013-011 (12 units)
• 2522-013-019 (4 units)
Environmental Review
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this Amendment is exempt from further environmental review under the “common sense” exemption (CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3)), because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed Amendment will have a significant effect on the environment. The Amendment is limited to policy-level text and inventory corrections and does not authorize or approve specific development projects. Any future housing development on identified sites will remain subject to project-level CEQA review, as applicable.
Planning and Preservation Commission Review
The Planning and Preservation Commission held a public hearing to consider the project at a regular meeting on October 13, 2025. On a 5-0 vote, the Commission recommended the adoption of Resolution No. 2025-06 (Attachment “E”), recommending that the City Council adopt the amendment to the Sites Inventory of the 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element of the San Fernando General Plan by removing certain parcels and adding new sites to ensure compliance with State Housing Law.
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BUDGET IMPACT:
An amendment to the 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element to update the Sites Inventory was an enhancement through the mixed used overlay project approved by City Council as part of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Adopted Budget.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a public hearing, pending testimony, adopt a Resolution amending the Sites Inventory of the 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element of the San Fernando General Plan by removing certain parcels and adding new sites to ensure compliance with State Housing Law (GC Subsections 65580–65589.11).
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution No. 8420
B. Letter to HCD dated March 20, 2025
C. Letter from HCD dated May 19, 2025
D. Redlined Housing Element Text Amendment
E. Planning and Preservation Commission Resolution No. 2025-06 F. Proposed Sites to be Removed and Added
November 17, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 240 of 478 ATTACHMENT “A”
RESOLUTION NO.8420
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE 6TH CYCLE (2021-2029) HOUSING ELEMENT
TO UPDATE THE SITES INVENTORY BY REMOVING CERTAIN PARCELS AND
ADDING NEW SITES TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE STATE HOUSING ELEMENT LAW (GOVERNMENT CODE SUBSECTIONS 65580–65589.11) WHEREAS, California Constitution Article XI, Section 7, enables the City of San Fernando (the “City) to enact local planning and land use regulations; and WHEREAS, the authority to adopt and enforce zoning regulations is an exercise of the City’s police power to protect the public health, safety, and welfare; and WHEREAS, in June 6, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 8153 approving and adopting the City of San Fernando 2021-2029 Housing Element, which includes a Housing Plan with Goals, Policies, and Programs aimed at addressing the City’s housing needs; and WHEREAS, in the Housing Element, the City considered potential development on suitable sites and identified how zoning and development standards on the sites will facilitate housing. From this inventory, the City identified commercial zoned sites and Specific Plan sites as “Opportunity Sites” for future housing development; and WHEREAS, in August 9, 2022, the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) found the City of San Fernando 2021-2029 Housing Element in substantial compliance with the State Housing Element Law (Gov. Code § 65580 et seq).
WHEREAS, the Housing Element is required to include an inventory of land suitable and available for residential development to accommodate the City’s share of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (“RHNA”); and
WHEREAS, the City identified discrepancies in the Sites Inventory that necessitated removal of eight (8) parcels and addition of three (3) new parcels to ensure continued compliance with Housing Element Law and to maintain adequate capacity to meet the RHNA; and WHEREAS, in May 19, 2025, HCD issued a letter confirming that the proposed revisions to the Sites Inventory are acceptable and directed the City to submit a revised electronic inventory concurrent with adoption of the amendments; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Preservation Commission, as part of its regular meeting of October 13th, 2025, conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the proposed code amendment, and all testimony was received and made part of the public record.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1. Recitals.
The recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. Environmental Findings
This project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (“common sense” exemption), because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Amendment will have a significant effect on the environment. The Amendment is limited to text edits and inventory corrections and does not approve or authorize any specific development project.
SECTION 3. Draft Amendment Findings
Pursuant to San Fernando City Code Division 10 the following findings for adoption of the proposed amendment can be made in a positive manner as follows:
a. The proposed amendment is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses and programs of the city’s general plans.
The proposed amendment will update the Sites Inventory table and associated text to remove and add sites in order to meet the City’s RHNA. The proposed amendment will satisfy policy 2.1 of the San Fernando General Plan Housing Element. Policy 2.1 calls for the provision of adequate housing sites to facilitate the development of a range of residential development types in San Fernando that fulfill regional housing needs. The proposed amendment will remove parcels no longer available or suitable for housing and adding new sites that maintain the City’s capacity to meet its RHNA, the amendment directly advances this policy. The update ensures that adequate housing sites remain available, assists developers by providing an accurate inventory of opportunity sites, and maintains the Housing Element’s compliance with State Housing Element Law. b. The adoption of the proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare.
The adoption of the proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare because it is limited to policy-level text edits and corrections to the Housing Element Sites Inventory. The amendment does not authorize or approve any specific development project and therefore has no direct physical impact on the environment or community. Instead, it ensures that the City remains in compliance with State Housing Element Law, preserves eligibility for State and federal housing-related funding, and supports the provision of adequate housing opportunities for all income levels. Maintaining compliance with the Housing Element is in the best interest of the community and advances the public’s health, safety, and welfare through sound planning practices.
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SECTION 5. Record of Proceeding
The documents and other materials that constitute the record of the proceedings upon which the Planning and Preservation Commission’s decision is based, which include, but are not limited to, the environmental documents, staff reports, as well as materialsthat support the staff reports for the proposed project and are located in the Community Development Department of the City of San Fernando at 117 Macneil Street, San Fernando, CA 91340. The custodian of these documents is in the City Clerk of the City of San Fernando.
SECTION 6. Determination
Based on the findings outlined in Section 3 above, the City Council of the City of San Fernando does hereby amend the 6th Cycle (2021–2029) Housing Element to update the Sites Inventory by removing certain parcels and adding new sites to ensure compliance with State Housing Element Law.
SECTION 7. Certification of the Resolution
The City Clerk of the City of San Fernando, California, shall certify 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 17th day of November, 2025.
Mary Mendoza, Mayor of the City of
San Fernando, California
ATTEST:
Julia Fritz, City Clerk
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CERTIFICATION
I, City Clerk of the City of San Fernando, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy of Resolution No. 8420, 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 17th day of November 2025, by the following vote of the City Council:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Fernando, California, this ____ day of November, 2025.
Julia Fritz, City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR
MARY MENDOZA
VICE MAYOR
MARY SOLORIO
COUNCILMEMBER
JOEL FAJARDO
COUNCILMEMBER
VICTORIA GARCIA
COUNCILMEMBER
PATTY LOPEZ
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
U 7 MACNEIL STREET
SAN FERNANDO
CALIFORNIA
91340
0h8) 898-1227
WWW,SFCITY,ORG
March 20, 2025
Anthony Errichetto
Department of Housing & Community Development
651 Bannon Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, California 95811
Subject: City of San Fernando 2021-2029 Housing Element Sites Inventory Amendment
Dear Anthony Errichetto,
This letter is in response to the request for detailed site information to support the · consideration of revising the City of San Fernando's Sites Inventory for the 2021-2029 Housing Element cycle.
The City's request proposes to remove eight {8) parcels from the Sites Inventory, as listed in Table 1. These sites would accommodate a total of 53 moderate-income units after rezoning. The City also requests to add three (3) new sites that meet all required criteria, as discussed below.
Table 1: Proposed Sites to be Removed
Proposed Lower Moderate
Above
APN Current GP Current GP Proposed Income Income
Moderate
Designation Zoning Designation Zoning Capacity Capacity Income Capacity
2520- SP-5 SP-5
019- SP-5 SP-5 Work 0 9 0
016 w Flex Res
2520- SP-5 SP-5
011- SP-5 SP-5 Work 0 12 0
043 w Flex Res
2520- SP-5 SP-5
011- SP-5 SP-5 Work 0 8 0
045 w Flex Res
2520- SP-5 SP-5
002- SP-5 SP-5 Work 0 5 0
023 w Flex Res
2520- SP-5 SP-5
002- SP-5 SP-5 Work 0 8 0
015 w Flex Res
2520- SP-5 SP-5
002- SP-5 SP-5 Work 0 9 0
016 w Flex Res
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ATTACHMENT "B"
City of San Fernando
Sites Inventory Amendment
2522-
012- COM C-1 COM C-1-MX 0 1 0
006
2522-
012- COM C-1 COM C-1-MX 0 1 0
013
To replace the 53 moderate income units listed in Table 1, three (3) sites are proposed to be added to the Sites Inventory. The details of these proposed sites are summarized in Table 2, with a total capacity of 54 moderate income units.
Table 2: Proposed Sites to be Added
Lower Moderate
Above
APN Current GP Current Proposed GP Proposed Income Income Moderate
Designation Zoning Designation Zoning Capacity Capacity Income Capacity
2522- C-1- 005- PUB C-1 PUB 0 38 0
001 MUO
2522- C-1- 013- CBD C-1 CBD 0 12 0
011 MUO
2522-
C-1- 013- CBD C-1 CBD 0 4 0
019 MUO
A Site Feasibility Analysis has been conducted on the proposed added sites to support their use as an Inventory site. The site feasibility criteria utilized below was established in the Housing Element and is based on the characteristics and conditions of recent development projects and existing pipeline projects sites, as well as recent development proposals that usually meet these similar criteria.
In accordance with the criteria established as described above (which comes from the City's adopted Housing Element), if a site meets at least two (2) of the following four (4) factors, it is deemed feasible:
• Improvement Ratio - Sites with an Improvement-to-Land Value Ratio of 1.0 or less (i.e., existing buildings/structures on site are worth less than the land) • Zoning - Site is currently zoned to allow residential • Age of Existing Structures - If existing non-residential building is 30 years or older and if an existing residential building is 50 years or older. • Existing FAR - If less than 1/3 of permitted FAR is utilized on a commercial zone parcel. Only non-residential parcels were assessed for this factor.
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Sites Inventory Amendment
Details of a Site Feasibility Analysis for each of the three proposed sites are shown below.
APN: 2522-005-001
• Existing Use: Institutional
• Improvement Ratio: 0.92 (Land (2024): $362,914.00; Improvements (2024):
$334,790.00)
• Zoning: Site is rezoned to allow for mixed use.
• Age of Existing Structures: 71 (built 1953)
• Existing FAR: 0.18, less than 1/3 of permitted FAR (Permitted FAR: 1.8) APN: 2522-013-011
• Existing Use: Commercial - Chase Bank, Savings & Loan • Improvement Ratio: 0.89 (Land (2024): $1,433,277.00; Improvements (2024):
$1,271,017.00)
• Zoning: Site is rezoned to allow for mixed use.
• Age of Existing Structures: 67 (built 1957)
• Existing FAR: 0.26, less than 1/3 of permitted FAR (Permitted FAR: 1.8) APN: 2522-013-019
• Existing Use: Parking
• Improvement Ratio: 0.07 {Land (2024): $69,671.00; Improvements (2024):
$5,006.00)
• Zoning: Site is rezoned to allow for mixed use.
• Age of Existing Structures: No structures on site
• Existing FAR: 0.00, less than 1/3 of permitted FAR (Permitted FAR: 1.8) In conclusion, each proposed site meets at least two (2) of the feasibility criteria, demonstrating they can be "deemed feasible" for inclusion on the City of San Fernando's Housing Element Sites Inventory. Therefore, we respectfully request approval of the request to remove the eight sites and the addition of the three sites.
Sincerely,
Erika Ramirez
evelopment
cc: Paul McDougall, Senior Program Manager
November 17, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 247 of 478 STATE OF CALIFORNIA - BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES AND HOUSING AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF HOUSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT
651 Bannon Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 263-2911 / FAX (916) 263-7453
www.hcd.ca.gov
May 19, 2025
Erika Ramirez, Director
Community Development Department
City of San Fernando
117 Macneil Street
San Fernando, CA 91340
Dear Erika Ramirez:
RE: City of San Fernando’s 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Draft Amendment to the Housing Element
Thank you for submitting the City of San Fernando’s (City) draft amendment to the housing element that was received for review on March 21, 2025. Pursuant to Government Code section 65585, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is reporting the results of its review.
On August 9, 2022, HCD found the City’s housing element in substantial compliance with State Housing Element Law (Gov. Code, § 65580 et seq) and, as of this writing, the City continues to comply with State Housing Element Law. These draft amendments do not impact the August 9, 2022 finding of substantial compliance. The element will continue to comply with State Housing Element Law once the amendments have been adopted, submitted, and reviewed by HCD pursuant to Government Code section 65585.
Public participation in the development, adoption and implementation of the housing element is essential to effective housing planning. Throughout the housing element process, the City should continue to engage the community, including organizations that represent lower-income and special needs households, by making information regularly available and considering and incorporating comments where appropriate. Please be aware, any revisions to the element must be posted on the local government’s website and to email a link to all individuals and organizations that have previously requested notices relating to the local government’s housing element at least seven days before submitting to HCD.
For your information, the element relies on nonvacant sites to accommodate 50 percent or more of the housing needs for lower-income households, which triggers requirements to make findings based on substantial evidence that the existing use is not an impediment and will likely discontinue in the planning period. While the prior resolution ATTACHMENT "C"
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of adoption included the appropriate findings, future adoption of draft amendments should have similar findings, and the findings should be updated as appropriate based on changes to the analysis of sites.
Pursuant to Government Code section 65583.3, subdivision (b), upon adoption of the housing element, the City must submit an electronic version of the sites inventory with its adopted housing element to [email protected]. While the City has submitted an electronic version of the sites inventory, since changes have occurred, the City must submit the revised electronic version of the sites inventory with the future adoption of these draft amendments.
Several federal, state, and regional funding programs consider housing element compliance as an eligibility or ranking criteria. For example, the CalTrans Senate Bill (SB) 1 Sustainable Communities grant, the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities program, and HCD’s Permanent Local Housing Allocation consider housing element compliance and/or annual reporting requirements pursuant to Government Code section 65400. With a compliant housing element, the City continues to meet housing element requirements for these and other funding sources.
HCD appreciates the hard work and diligence of the City in the housing element update and welcomes the opportunity to discuss this review and assist with the remaining statutory requirements of State Housing Element Law. If you have any questions or need additional technical assistance, please contact Anthony Errichetto, of our staff, at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Paul McDougall
Senior Program Manager
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IV. HOUSING
OPPORTUNITIES
The following section presents the resources available for the development, rehabilitation, and preservation of housing in San Fernando. The section begins with an overview of the availability of residential sites for future housing development and the adequacy of these sites to address the City’s identified share of future housing needs. This section also presents the financial resources available to support in the provision of affordable housing in the community. The final part of the section is an overview of energy conservation and green building resources available to the City and its residents.
A. LAND RESOURCES
State law requires communities to play an active role in ensuring that enough housing is available to meet expected population growth. This section discusses how San Fernando will plan for the provision of housing for all economic segments.
1. REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ALLOCATION (RHNA)
The Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) is mandated by State Housing Law as part of the periodic process of updating local housing elements. The RHNA quantifies the need for housing within each jurisdiction during specific planning periods. The current 6th cycle RHNA planning period is from October 15, 2021, through October 15, 2029. For the projection period, the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) approved a projected future need of 1,341,827 new housing units in the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) region encompassing the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, and Imperial. SCAG is responsible for allocating this future housing need to the 197 jurisdictions (six counties and 191 cities) within the region. In this capacity, SCAG determined each jurisdiction’s share of the forecasted growth.
The RHNA is divided into four income groups established by HCD: above moderate, moderate, low, and very lowincome, with a fifth income group, extremely lowincome, required as a subset of very lowincome. Pursuant to State Housing Element Law, a jurisdiction must demonstrate in its Housing Element that it has adequate residential sites at appropriate densities and development standards to accommodate its RHNA.
2. SAN FERNANDO’S RHNA
According to the RHNA prepared by SCAG, San Fernando’s share of the forecasted growth is 1,795 new housing units. To ensure the City meets this minimum the City has incorporated a 15 percent unit buffer to account for the “No Net Loss” requirement as mandated by Senate Bill 166 (SB 166). Pursuant to SB 166, if sites are not developed at the density or income level identified in the Housing Element, the City must ensure that there is enough land in reserve to fully accommodate the RHNA. This 15 percent buffer for No Net Loss brings the City’s RHNA obligation to 2,064 units. These new housing units are divided into five income categories as follows:
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Table 33: Regional Housing Needs Allocation 2021-2029
Income Group Number of Units Percentage of
Total
Extremely Low-Income (< 30 percent MFI) 230 13%
Very Low-Income (31–50 percent MFI) 231 13%
Low-Income (51–80 percent MFI) 273 15%
Moderate-Income (81–120 percent MFI) 284 16%
Above Moderate-Income (>120 percent MFI) 777 43%
Total 1,795 100%
3. RHNA CREDIT AND REMAINING NEED
The 6th cycle RHNA covers an eight year planning period, starting on October 15, 2021, and ending on October 15, 2029.
Housing units built, under construction, or approved from June 30, 2020, onward can be credited towards meeting the City’s RHNA obligation. Table 34 summarizes San Fernando’s credits and the remaining housing need through October 15, 2029.
Table 34: RHNA Credits and Remaining Need
Income Group RHNA Potential
ADU Credits RemainingNeed
Remaining
Need + 15% No
Net Loss Buffer
Extremely Low-Income (< 30 percent MFI) 230 96 0 134 154 Very Low-Income (31–50 percent MFI) 231 54 0 177 204
Low-Income (51–80 percent MFI) 273 273 0 0 0
Moderate-Income (81–120 percent MFI) 284 26 0 258 297
Above Moderate-Income (>120 percent MFI) 777 191 91 495 569 Total 1,795 640 91 1,064 1,224
15% No Net Loss 160 Total Remaining Need 1,224 1,224
ANTICIPATED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
New State laws for development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) passed since 2017 have substantially relaxed the development standards and procedures for the construction of ADUs. As a result, the City experienced an increase in ADU construction throughout the City, averaging 80 ADUs per year. Specifically, according to the Housing Element Annual Progress Reports, the annual numbers of ADUs permitted between 2018 and 2021 are:
• 2018: 87 ADUs permitted
• 2019: 62 ADUs permitted
• 2020: 90 ADUs permitted
Based on this trend, and anticipating a consistent trend moving forward, the City expects to approve at least 640 ADUs during the 6th Cycle planning period.
The growth factor is partially due to the City’s ongoing efforts to streamline the ADU permitting process. Currently, the City’s ADU regulationsinclude a ministerial approval process and allowance for both attached and detached units.
To further streamline ADUs approval process, City will update its ADUs regulations to meet current state mandates. The City currently follows the state ADUs regulations and reverts to City adopted regulations when state regulations do not provide adequate guidance.
SCAG conducted a regional analysis of existing ADU rents in April and June 2020. The analysis broke down Los Angeles November 17, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 251 of 478 City of San Fernando | 20212029 Housing Element 76
County into two survey areas (LA County I and LA County II). The City of San Fernando is located within in the LA County II study area. The analysis resulted in affordability assumptions for jurisdictions in this study area, that allocated
15.0 percent to extremely low income, 8.5 percent to very low income, 44.6 percent, to lowincome households, 2.1 percent to moderateincome, and 29.8 percent to abovemoderate income households. Based on these assumptions, of the 640 ADU’s projected to be built, 96 units will be for extremely lowincome households, 54 units for very lowincome households, 273 units for lowerincome households, 26 for moderateincome households, and 191 units would be assumed at abovemoderate households.
ENTITLED PROJECTS
As of July 1, 2021, the City entitled a total of 52 housing units, including condominiums, and singlefamily homes. Active entitlement projects are separate from the Opportunity Sites Inventory and counted as credit units and not as potential sites.
PROJECTS UNDER REVIEW
As of October 2021, a total of 39 units were at various stages of review and approval process. For RHNA credit purposes, all units were counted towards the abovemoderate income category.
REMAINING NEED
After accounting for ADUs, entitled projects, and project under review, the remaining need is 1,224 units, including a 15 percent “No Net Loss” buffer. The City must demonstrate the availability of sites with appropriate zoning and development standards that can facilitate and encourage the development of such units by October 15, 2029. To accomplish this, the Housing Opportunity Sites Inventory was developed and is described in further detail in the following section.
B. HOUSING OPPORTUNITY SITES
INVENTORY
The RHNA period extends from October 15, 2021, to October 15, 2029. The City has considered potential development on suitable vacant and/or nonvacant sites and identified how zoning and development standards on the sites will facilitate housing. San Fernando has the land capacity to meet the 6th Cycle RHNA obligation for each of the income groups. A summary of the detailed parcel data is included as part of Appendix C: Opportunity Sites Inventory.
State law requires that a community provide an adequate number of sites to allow for and facilitate the production of the City’s regional fair share of housing. To determine whether the City has sufficient land to accommodate its regional housing share for all income groups, San Fernando must identify “adequate sites” for housing. Under State law (California Government Code Section 65583 c.l.) adequate sites are those with appropriate zoning and development standards, services, and facilities needed to facilitate and encourage the development of a variety of housing for all income levels. Land considered suitable for residential development includes:
• Vacant residential zoned sites.
• Vacant and nonresidential zoned sites that allow residential uses (such as mixeduses); and • Underutilized residential zoned or nonresidential zoned sites that can be rezoned or are capable of being developed at a higher density or with greater intensity.
A vacant site is defined as a site without any houses, offices, buildings, or other significant improvements on it.
Improvements are generally defined as development of the land (e.g., paved parking lot or income production improvements, such as crops, high voltage power lines, etc.) or structures on a property that are permanent and add significantly to the value of the property. An underutilized or nonvacant site is a parcel or grouping of parcels that have structures or other site improvements but are capable of being redeveloped with residential uses at a higher density under the Zoning and General Plan land use designations. Examples include parcels with vacant or abandoned buildings, surface November 17, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 252 of 478 City of San Fernando | 20212029 Housing Element 77
parking lots along commercial corridors, and large parcels that are only partially developed.
Residential uses proposed on sites counted toward meeting San Fernando's RHNA for very low, low, moderate, and/or above moderateincome needs must be approved if developed in accordance with the applicable development standards of the San Fernando Municipal Code. The Site Plan Review process will ensure that projects on the inventory sites comply with development regulations and design requirements. In no case will a project be denied for residential use based on the use itself. The rezoned sites and sites applying the MixedUse Overlay are identified in Appendix C: Opportunity Sites Inventory.
1. METHODOLOGY IN IDENTIFYING SITES
The process of developing the Opportunity Sites Inventory involved identifying and eliminating sites with constraints to development. Properties that were impacted by various environmental constraints or hazards were excluded from the analysis. Inventory analysis was initially conducted using a datadriven process to identify as many sites as possible. A weighted suitability model was used to evaluate multiple criteria influencing the likelihood of development on a parcelbyparcel basis. Each property was assigned a total weighted score, the higher the score, the greater the likelihood of development. The following factors were used in this process:
Existing Land Use was used to identify properties with industrial, commercial, office, and mixed uses that are active on the site as defined by Los Angeles County Tax Assessors data. These uses either currently allow for housing production or could support housing in the future with zoning amendments. Singlefamily residential existing land use properties were generally excluded from further consideration, except for large sites located on arterial corridors with access to services and amenities. Recent projects from nearby cities in LA County that have recycled similar land uses include 531 and 555 E.
Arrow Highway in Glendora which had a previous land use of retail and restaurant and is now zoned as Arrow Highway Specific Planmixeduse commercial core, providing 33 new residential units. Another similar project includes 501 Route 66, which had a previous land use of commercial office and is now zoned as Route 66 Specific Plan Town Center mixeduse and R3 multifamily residential, achieving 8 new units.
General Plan Land Use identified what is allowed within the General Plan designation, which may allow for future housing on a site that currently does not support housing. Targeted land uses include multifamily residential, industrial, commercial, office, and mixed use.
Year constructed of buildings on the property, as defined by Los Angeles County Assessor, was used to identify older properties more likely to redevelop. Properties with buildings between 40 to 60 years old were flagged as a property that was likely to be redeveloped. Similar projects in nearby cities in LA County that utilized properties with older buildings include 905 E. Arrow Highway which contained a building constructed in 1951 is now zoned as Arrow Highway Specific Planmixeduse commercial core and provides 16 new units. Additionally, 531 and 555 E. Arrow Highway in Glendora utilized a property with a previous use of retail and restaurant with an existing building built in 1950.
Improvement Ratio identified the ratio between the value of improvements (buildings, or other construction) versus the value of the underlying land (improvement value/land value) which is considered a market factor influencing the likelihood of development. When the underlying land is worth more than the improvements on the land, the property is more likely to redevelop.
Lot Acreage was evaluated based on guidance from the California Department of Housing and Community Development site inventory criteria for the 6th Cycle RHNA process. Lots with an area less than half an acre were eliminated as too small to allow enough housing to support affordability. Lots larger than 10 acres were considered too expensive for affordable housing developers to purchase. Therefore, the analysis looked for properties greater than half an acre and smaller than 10 acres, with exceptions for sites in strategic locations with unique development potential.
Lot Vacancy is a key driver for identifying potential opportunity sites because of the ease of developing housing on vacant lots. SCAG has provided parcel level data via the HELPR app that has classified existing uses and lot vacancy status for every parcel in the City. This data was used and manually verified to ensure accuracy.
Airport Compatibility Zone constraints removed properties from consideration if the properties are in the most restrictive airport land use areas: A, B1, B2, C, C1, and C2 as set forth in the Los Angeles County Airport Land Use Compatibility November 17, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 253 of 478 City of San Fernando | 20212029 Housing Element 78
Plan. The City of San Fernando is not within an Airport Compatibility Zones and therefore no sites were restricted due to airport proximity.
Current Zoning identifies the current zoning designation of the potential opportunity sites.
City Opportunity Sites contains a list of target sites identified by the City for consideration.
Pipeline Projects contains a list of active development projects under consideration in the City. 5th Cycle RHNA Sites were included in the analysis if undeveloped.
REALISTIC CAPACITY ASSUMPTIONS
Most residential zones in the City of San Fernando establish a range of allowable density, expressed as dwelling units per acre (du/ac). To calculate realistic capacity assumptions for each site, a typical density achieving 75 percent of maximum du/ac was assumed. This density was assumed as it was the average buildout percentage based on a review of similar projects over the past five years from in process, approved, entitled, and/or permitted projects within the City and surrounding areas.
A list of these projects is provided under Development Trends in the Suitability of Non Vacant and Underutilized Sites discussion.
Existing development trends show that sites are developing at above 75 percent maximum allowed density, and even more than 100 percent of maximum allowed density. However, the analysis conservatively assumed no parcel would develop at greater than 75 percent maximum capacity.
Since 2019, the City has not received any application for construction of a 100 percent commercial project. Although redevelopment is slow or nonexistent in the commercial corridors, and there has been no recent development trends in commercial zoned (C1 and C2) properties, a mixeduse overlay is proposed to facilitate and encourage investment and redevelopment in these commercial areas. This assumption is based on development trends of nonresidential properties being converted to residential or mixeduse in the San Fernando Corridors Specific Plans area, in nearby communities such as Panorama City, and developer’s inquiries in the City. Recently, the City has been receiving a lot of inquiries from property owners and developers inquiring about adding residential use to existing nonresidential use sites. A list of developer’s inquiries is provided under Development Trends in the Suitability of NonVacant and Underutilized Sites discussion.
In the C1 and C2 zones, the mixeduse overlay will require mixeduse projects to have a minimum of 25 percent of the floor area for nonresidential and have a minimum density standard, requiring residential of at least 20 units per acre to be part of a mixeduse development, or 100 percent residential if not a mixeduse development. Therefore, any mixeduse project in these zones would be required to provide the minimum residential square footage or density. Current development trends in the City show a range of densities from 24 to 37 units per acre when a nonresidential site is converted to residential or mixeduse. In nearby communities, nonresidential sites are being developed with a range of densities from 16 to 105 units per acre. The realistic capacity assumption for sites in these mixeduse overlay sites is conservative at 26 units per acre (maximum allowable density will be 35 units per acre).
Program 1 requires the City to adopt a mixeduse overlay on specific commercial zoned properties and to expand the residential overlay district in the San Fernando Corridors Specific Plan to allow residential use in areas where residential use is not currently allowed. The mixeduse overlay will facilitate developments in commercial corridors that can accommodate the demand for additional density to meet the RHNA allocation and also bring several benefits to the City. The proposed mixeduse overlay will create flexibility for existing commercial properties to allow residential uses (100 percent or mixed with commercial uses) in existing commercial corridors to create a livework environment that will support local businesses and reduce the need for vehicle travel by bringing residents and visitors.
In addition, Program 7 requires the City to revise the City’s Density Bonus Ordinance to include objective design standards and incentives to facilitate development of deedrestricted affordable housing units.
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with either minimal or no commercial component. The realistic capacity assumptions for mixeduse zones identified are conservative, reflecting required minimum densities or lower densities than demonstrated trends.
SUITABILITY OF NON-VACANT AND UNDERUTILIZED SITES
San Fernando is generally buildout, and existing vacant sites in the City cannot accommodate the RHNA obligation. As such, the Opportunity Site Inventory is comprised largely of nonvacant sites. Nonvacant sites are relied on to accommodate all more than 50 percent of the City’s lower income RHNA. The Opportunity Sites Inventory includes underutilized properties to help the City ensure sufficient capacity for housing development during the planning period (20212029).
Nonvacant parcels are included as sites that are underutilized with primarily surface parking and/or commercial buildings.
Their existing uses would not preclude redevelopment as the existing uses are of marginal economic viability and the structures are at or near the end of their useful life. This includes sites with structures (if any) that were built before 1980 (over 41 years old) and the parcel has a low improvement to land value (i.e., below 1.0). Additionally, the declining trend of brickandmortar retail coupled with COVID19 pandemic impacts has dramatically impacted the viability of many commercial uses. Properties with commercial and other lowintensity uses are being converted into multifamily or residential mixeduse projects in the region. These changes are occurring based on the strong demand for housing and lack of vacant land.
Pipeline projects in the City and in nearby communities demonstrate residential development trends in and around San Fernando, and provides examples of redevelopment of existing uses, as well as the strong demand for residential development in the area. Development trends demonstrate the intensification of underutilized commercial properties into multifamily or residential mixeduse projects. Tables 35## and 36## identify recent development projects and shows average density trends in San Fernando and nearby communities; most of these projects are on nonvacant sites. Existing and proposed uses of pipeline projects in the City and nearby communities include the following:
• 1unit single family to a 7unit apartment project (in San Fernando) • 1unit singlefamily to an 8unit apartment project (in San Fernando) • 1unit single family to a 6unit condominium project (in San Fernando) • Beauty salon to a 4unit apartment project (in San Fernando) • Commercial storage yard to a 20unit residential and commercial mixeduse project (in San Fernando) • Duplex to a 36unit residential and commercial mixeduse project (in Panorama City, near San Fernando) • Commercial to a 54unit apartment project (in Panorama City, near San Fernando) Redevelopment of sites with similar conditions to the identified sites is occurring in San Fernando, and recent applications and entitlements consist of residential mixeduse or residentialonly projects in almost all cases; the City has not received any application for development of a 100 percent commercial project. Recently, the City approved five residential projects and processing one mixeduse project and one all residential project. These projects have similar characteristics as proposed housing sites, including low intensity development (e.g., singlestory commercial), surface parking, commercial structures that are older than 30 years and residential structures that are older than 50 years, and improvement to land value ratios below 1.0. Most identified nonvacant sites have improvement to land value ratios below 0.93, with those above having generally older buildings and underutilized land, specifically surface parking.
Additionally, the office market in Los Angeles region continued to see rising vacancies and lower rental rates. Potential longterm impacts on how office space will be utilized with the shift to remote work during the COVID19 pandemic were also considered. Identified sites, including those with existing office uses, consist of older buildings with low improvement values where higher intensity residential mixeduse is or can be allowed.
The Opportunity Sites Inventory table lists the existing uses on lower income sites, including potential sites for rezoning, which are anticipated to be discontinued during the planning period (20212029) based on development trends, market conditions, and redevelopment potential (e.g., building age, property condition, etc.). While some lower income sites are November 17, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 255 of 478 City of San Fernando | 20212029 Housing Element 80
vacant, many lower income sites are surface parking lots with underutilized and/or underperforming commercial uses where significant development intensity can be achieved.
As previously stated, the City is implementing programs to increase the likelihood of residential in these areas with various programs, including establishing a mixeduse overlay with minimum density, eliminating singlefamily home in multifamily zone, and providing incentives for development of affordable housing units. The mixeduse overlay will facilitate developments in commercial corridors that can accommodate the demand for additional density to meet the RHNA allocation and also bring several benefits to the City. The proposed mixeduse overlay will create flexibility for existing commercial properties to allow residential uses (100 percent or mixed with commercial uses) to create a livework environment that will support local businesses and reduce the need for vehicle travel by bringing residents and visitors.
Furthermore, with the declining trend of brickandmortar retail coupled with COVID19 pandemic impacts and continued demand for housing, the likelihood of 100 percent commercial projects is not expected to increase in the near future. In fact, development trends from throughout the regional market suggest that developers are pursuing projects in mixed use zones with either minimal or no commercial component.
Table 35: City of San Fernando Pipeline Projects
APPLICATIONS APPROVED OR IN PROCESS
PROJECT
ADDRESS APN ZONING EXISTING USE PROPOSE D USE LOT SIZE ALLOWABLE DENSITY
PROPOSED
DENSITY * STATUS AFFORDABI LITY
827 N
BRAND
2515-
015-008 R-2 (RPD)
one-unit
single-family
home
apartment
17,963 sq.
ft.
(0.18 acre)
1 du/2,562 sq.
ft.
(17 du/acre)
7 units,
(100% of allowable
density)
Submitted
10/22/2020 Low-Income
827 N
MACLAY
2516-
033-006
SP-5
(MACLAY) beauty salon apartment 7,268 sq. ft.(0.17 acre) 12 – 37
du/acre
4 units,
(66% of allowable
density)
Approved
06/17/2021
Above
Moderate
1522 SAN
FERNANDO
RD
2612-
006-024
SP-5
(MUC) commercial
storage yard
mixed-use
(commercia
l &
residential)
25,006 sq.
ft.
(0.57 acre)
24 – 37
du/acre
20 units,
(95% of allowable
density)
Submitted
03/19/2021 Moderate
319 N
HAGAR
2520-
022-011 R-3 one unit
single-family apartment
10,586 sq.
ft.
(0.24 acre)
1 du/1,013 sq.
ft.
(43 du/acre)
8 units,
(80% of allowable
density)
Permit Issued
04/21/2022 Moderate
1001
GLENOAKS
2515-
016-017 R-2
one-unit
single-family
home
condominiu
ms
16,537 sq.
ft.
(0.40 acre)
1 du/2,562 sq.
ft.
(17 du/acre)
6 units,
(100% of allowable
density)
Permit Issued
05/09/2019 Moderate
1426 SAN
FERNANDO
RD
2521-
003-006
SP-5
(MUC) vacant apartment
4,997 sq. ft.
(0.11 acre)
24 – 37
du/acre
4 units,
(100% of allowable
density)
Approved
03/05/2020 Moderate
443 HARPS 2518-
005-016 R-2
one-unit
single-family
home
duplex
(and 2
ADUs)
6,112 sq. ft.
(0.14 acre)
1 du/2,562 sq.
ft.
(17 du/acre)
2 units,
(100% of allowable
density)
Permit Issued
5/11/2022 Moderate
NOTES:
There is an average of 91.57% of allowable density being built according to current trends.
Additionally, none of the projects listed above included relevant exceptions (such as variances, density bonuses, or otherwise). Only a Site Plan Review or Conditional Use Permit was required.
Key
Submitted = Planning received the application
Approved = Planning approval for the entitlement
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Table 36: Entitled or Constructed Housing Development Trends
ENTITLED OR CONSTRUCTED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS SURROUNDING CITY OF SAN FERNANDO
JURISDICTION ADDRESS ZONING EXISTING
USE
PROPOSED
USE
LOT
SIZE
ALLOWABLE
DENSITY
APPROVED
DENSITY
STATUS AFFORDABILITY
LOS ANGELES
COUNTY
(SANTA
CLARITA)
Dockweiler 21 UR3 vacant condominiums 19.39
ac.
11 du/ac.
93 units,
(43.6% of
allowable
density)
Approved
2019
Above Moderate
LOS ANGELES
COUNTY
(SANTA
CLARITA)
Sand Canyon
Plaza MX-N & UR
3 vacant
mixed-use
(commercial &
residential)
37.8 ac.
18 du/acre
580 units,
(89.4% of
allowable
density)
Approved
September
2017
Above Moderate
LOS ANGELES
COUNTY
(SANTA
CLARITA)
River Walk
Mixed Use
Project
18300 Soledad
Canyon Rd.
CP vacant multi-family 5.4
ac.
30 du/ac.
136 units,
(84% of
allowable
density)
Approved
May 2020
Above Moderate
LOS ANGELES
Rose Hill Courts
Redevelopment
4446 Florizel St.
(Q)R1-1D multifamilymulti-family 5.24
ac.
46 du/acre
185 units,
(76.7% of
allowable
density)
Approved
12/12/2019
174 units Low, 4
units Workforce,
7 units Moderate
LOS ANGELES
(PANORAMA
CITY)
9701 Vespar
Ave.
(T)(Q)RD3-1 duplex
mixed-use
(commercial &
residential)
0.49 ac.
14 du/ac.
36 units,
(600% of
allowable
density)
Approved
11/19/2020
2 unit Extremely
Low, 3 units Very
Low, 31 units
Above Moderate
LOS ANGELES
(PANORAMA
CITY)
8547 Sepulveda
Blvd.
(T)(Q)C2-
1VL
commercial apartments 0.51
ac.
108 du/ac.
54 units
(98% of
allowable
density)
Approved
12/19/2019
3 units Extremely
Low, 50 units
Low, 1 unit
Moderate
LOS ANGELES
(SYLMAR)
14401 Foothill
Blvd.
(T)(Q)RD1.5-
1 vacant apartments
1.12 ac. 29 du/ac.
37 units,
(86.4% of
allowable
density)
Permit
Issued
8/7/2020
3 units Very-Low,
34 units Above
Moderate
LOS ANGELES
(SYLMAR)
12665 N. San
Fernando Rd.
C2-1VLCPIOvacant apartments 0.48
ac.
108 du/ac.
56 units,
(109% of
allowable
density)
Permit
Issued
12/1/2020
55 units Low, 1
unit Above
Moderate
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Table 37: Properties in San Fernando with Developer Interest
PROPERTIES WITH DEVELOPER INTEREST
PROJECT
ADDRESS
APN ZONING EXISTING
USE
PROPOSED USE LOT SIZE ALLOWABLE
DENSITY
NOTES
839 N BRAND
2515-015-
010 R-2 RPD
one-unit
single-family
home
four-unit
apartment
10,852 sq. ft.
(0.25 acre) 1 du/2,562 sq. ft.
potentially 100% of
allowable density
302 N MACNEIL
2519-007-
001 R-3
one-unit
single-family
home
four-unit
apartment(and
ADU)
7,126 sq. ft.
(0.16 acre) 1 du/1,013 sq. ft.
potentially 57% of
allowable density
(71% with ADU)
621 N MACLAY
2518-031-
005
SP-5
(MACLAY)
one-unit
single-family
home
three-unit
apartment
7,506 sq. ft.
(0.17 acre) 12 – 37 du/acre
50% of allowable
density
608 N MACLAY
2515-001-
011
SP-5
(MACLAY) commercial
mixed-use
(commercial &
residential)
7,490 sq. ft.
(0.17 acre) -
notzoned for mixeduse
Parking Lot 3
2521-031-
901
2521-031-
902
2521-031-
903
SP-5
(DOWNTOW
N
RESIDENTIAL
OVERLAY)
parking lot
mixed-use
(commercial &
residential)
55,848 sq. ft.
(1.28 acres)
24 – 50 du/acre 64 dwelling units
possible
1334 SAN
FERNANDORD
2521-016-
020 SP-5 (MUC) commercial
mixed-use
(commercial &
residential)
30,006 sq. ft.
(0.69 acre) 24 – 37 du/acre
25 dwelling units
possible
107 S
HUNTINGTON
2612-003-
001 SP-5 (MUC) vacant
mixed-use
(commercial &
residential)
12,197 sq. ft.
(0.28 acre) 24 – 37 du/acre
10 dwelling units
possible
1041 TRUMAN
2522-001-
003
2522-001-
004
SP-5
(DOWNTOW
N)
commercial
mixed-use
(commercial &
residential)
85,270 sq. ft.
(1.96 acres)
- notzoned for mixeduse
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METHODOLOGY
To create the Opportunity Sites Inventory, the City developed a comprehensive, iterative methodology to screen parcels for near-term development. The methodology is comprised of several phases described below.
A Site Feasibility Analysis was conducted on the initial Opportunity Sites Inventory to further support their use. Site feasibility criteria were established based on the characteristics and conditions of recent development projects and existing pipeline projects sites, as well as recent development proposals that usually meet these similar criteria. Residential and nonresidential sites were assessed differently based on four qualifying factors. If a site met at least two of the following four factors it was deemed feasible:
• Improvement Ratio – Sites with an Improvement‐to‐Land Value Ratio of 1.0 or less (i.e., existing buildings/structures on site are worth less than the land) • Zoning – Site is currently zoned to allow residential • Age of Existing Structures – If existing nonresidential building is 30 years or older and if an existing residential building is 50 years or older.
• Existing FAR If less than 1/3 of permitted FAR is utilized on a commercial zone parcel. Only non residential parcels were assessed for this factor.
In addition to the site feasibility analysis performed above, several overriding factors were considered that resulted in the inclusion of sites that demonstrate feasibility despite not meeting feasibility criteria based on the characteristics described above. These factors include:
• Developer Interest. This group consists of sitesthat, notwithstanding other feasibility criteria, are the subject of express developer interest in conversion or redevelopment with residential uses, indicated by submittal of a Conceptual Development Review application or similar, substantive formal inquiries to City Staff. These sites are summarized in Table HR4: Sites with Developer Interest. • Commercial Vacancy and/or Turnover. This group of sites are zoned exclusively for nonresidential uses, are generally well developed with existing commercial uses (e.g., shopping centers, strip malls, etc.), but exhibit high observed rates of vacancy and/or turnover in commercial tenants. Inclusion of these sites paired with implementation of Program HE51 creates new opportunities for residential conversion, increasing site feasibility. • Site Assemblage Opportunities. This group of sites consists of individual parcels that, on their own, fail to meet established feasibility criteria for any reason; however, these parcels are contiguous with and comprise portions of larger, multiparcel sites that, taken together, create stronger opportunities and better feasibility for residential development.
• Development Trends. Development trends for recycled nonvacant properties were analyzed in the City and surrounding jurisdictions to further support the feasibility of a site to be redeveloped. A list of City Pipeline and recent redevelopment projects, and Los Angeles County Projects that have developed housing on sites that have recycled developments with similar land uses, zoning, and site characteristics as the parcels selected as opportunity sites to meet RHNA in San Fernando are provided in Tables 35, 36, and 37.
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CITY-OWNED SITES
To meet the city’s RHNA, the current City Hall site, consisting of City Hall building located at 117 N. Macneil Street and Civic Center Parking Lot at the southwest corner of Maclay Avenue and First Street, has been identified as an opportunity site. City Hall building is located on an approximately 1.19acre parcel and the Civic Center Parking Lot is located on an approximately 0.77acre parcel, with a total site area of 1.96 acres. Because of its location, being adjacent to a future light rail stop that is planned for San Fernando in 2028, the site is an opportunity site for a mixed use transitoriented development (TOD) Civic Center that will capitalize on the future light rail stop.
The existing use of the site would not be an impediment for a mixeduse TOD because the 1.96arce site is underutilized with a 17,735 sq. ft. building and parking lot. The existing development density of the site is 20 percent. It is estimated that the site will be developed at 75 percent development density that will accommodate 44 lowincome housing units, City Hall, and other uses as a civic center. The new Civic Center will be a network of spaces and buildings to support specific needs of the community.
The City intends to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a mixeduse TOD Civic Center that will capitalize on the light rail stop that is planned for San Fernando. The City will not dispose of the site under the Surplus Land Act (SLA). The City will seek exemption under the SLA to do a ground lease with a developer to transform the site to a TOD Civic Center with 44 lowincome housing units, City hall offices, indoor/outdoor public meeting spaces, and other uses to provide essential services to the City. To incentivize development, the City will pursue grant funding to support development of 44 units for lowincome households, waiving development fees, and assigning a dedicated staff to streamline review process. (see Program 14 – City Hall Site Redevelopment)
To facilitate development of City Hall Site, the City will:
• Year 2022 Release a RFP for preparation of a Downtown Master Plan that includes identification of City Hall Site as a mixeduse TOD Civic Center and start Downtown Master Plan. • Year 2023 Conduct community outreach and complete Downtown Master Plan. • Year 2024 – Start process of SLA exemption for City Hall Site with HCD and rezone for residential use. • Year 2025 – Apply for affordable housing grants to fund 44 lowincome housing units in the new TOD Civic Center.
• Year 2026 Release a RFP for development of City Hall site as a mixeduse TOD Civic Center and select developer for development of City Hall Site.
• Year 2027 Start construction design document, and start construction. • Year 2028 – Complete construction.
AFFORDABILITY, SUITABILITY, AND AVAILABILITY ANALYSIS
Density is a critical factor in the development of affordable housing. Lower densities tend to increase the cost of construction per unit whereas higher densities have lower per unit costs due to lower constructions cost from economies of scale. Consequently, HCD has established “default densities” that are considered sufficient to provide market based incentives for the development of housing for lower income households. For jurisdictions with populations less than 25,000, located within a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) with a population of more than 2 million, the density is 20 dwelling units per acre. San Fernando has a population less than 25,000 and is within the Los Angeles MSA.
To encourage the development of affordable housing, and to also accommodate the City’s remaining RHNA need of 1,224 units, including 358 lower income units, the City will establish and implement a MixedUse Overlay that allows 35 du/acre for sites outside of SP5. Sites within SP5 will use the existing residential overlay density ranging from 37 du/acre to 50 du/acre. After adoption of the Housing Element, the Mixed-use Overlay will be applied to facilitate the development of higher density residential uses.
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CITY STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Like most communities in Southern California, development of lower income housing in San Fernando is not likely without some form of government assistance given the highly inflated market conditions. In recognition of the significant market constraints, the City’s strategy for addressing the housing needs of lowerincome households involves the following:
• Facilitating the development of housing affordable to lower and moderateincome households on properties that permit up to 30 units per acre.
• Assisting in the development of affordable housing through land writedowns, park and recreation fee reductions or waivers, or other forms of subsidies.
• Working with experienced housing developers to create quality affordable housing. • Working on a City Homeless Plan to address the City’s homeless challenges. • Establishing a Housing Division within the Community Development Department to implement programs in the Housing Element and Homeless Plan, create a housing tracking system to ensure longterm affordability and quality of affordable housing stock, and reestablish the City’s lowincome home loan programs to promote homeownership and restoration of existing housing to enhance the quality of life. • Hiring a Housing Coordinator to help implement a multilingual outreach and education program on housing related matters, to administer the City’s firsttime homebuyer loan and rehabilitation loan programs, and to explore programs for promoting affordable housing.
• Partnering with the Valley Economic Alliance to raise awareness of housing storages and the needs for more affordable housing in San Fernando.
The Housing Plan (Section 6) describes the City’s affordable housing policies and programs.
AVAILABILITY OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES
As a completely urbanized community, the City of San Fernando already has all the necessary infrastructure in place to support future development. All land designated for residential use is served by sewer and water lines, streets, storm drains, and telephone, electrical, and gas lines. However, as an older community, much of the City's infrastructure is aging and will require improvements or replacement over time. The City is replacing the water conveyance system on an ongoing basis in conjunction with new development projects so that the existing capacity will be maintained.
Senate Bill 1087 (SB 1087), effective January 2006, requires water and sewer providers to grant priority for service allocations to proposed developments that include units affordable to lower income households. Pursuant to these statutes, upon adoption of its Housing Element, San Fernando will immediately deliver the Housing Element to the local sewer provider, along with a summary of its regional housing needs allocation.
ADEQUACY OF SITES TO MEET RHNA
For this 6th Cycle, San Fernando has been allocated a minimum of 1,795 units. Since RHNA uses June 30, 2020 as a baseline for growth projections for the planning period (October 15, 2021 to October 15, 2029) the City can count the number of new units for which building permits or certificates of occupancy were issued since June 30, 2020 toward the RHNA.
Table 3435 Summarizes San Fernando’s applicable RHNA credit and the remaining RHNA need through October 15, 2029.
With the anticipated ADU’s, entitled projects, and projects under review, the City has an unmet RHNA need of 1,0641,224 units (134 extremely lowincome units, 177 very lowincome units, 258 moderateincome, and 495 above moderateincome units). After accounting for the 15 percent No Net Loss buffer (SB 166), the City has a need of 1,224 units (154 extremely lowincome units, 204 very lowincome units, 297 moderateincome, and 569 above moderateincome units). After accounting for the development credits and the realistic capacity of vacant and non vacant inventory sites, the City has identified adequate capacity to fulfill its RHNA obligation.
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Apart from the units under construction, anticipated accessory dwelling units, entitled projects, and projects under review, the City has 4045 residential sites that can accommodate the 20212029 RHNA, which are identified in Table 35 and Figure
3. These sites consist of 128135 parcels on 53.155.8 acres of land, which could accommodate the unmet RHNA need and 15 percent buffer of 1,224 units. 74Eighty (80) of these 128135 parcels are within the San Fernando Corridors Specific Plan area, designated as SP5 in the City’s General Plan, and zoned as SP5. These parcels can accommodate mixeduse development at up to 34, 37 or 50 dwelling units per acre (du/acre). Additionally, outside of SP5, there are 3940 parcels currently zoned C1 that will be rezoned to C1MUOMX, the City’s new MixedUse Overlay that allows 35 du/acre, and 11 parcels zoned C2 that will be rezoned to C2MUO, which would that also allow 35 du/acre. There are also four (4) residentially zoned parcels that total 9.39 acres.
In summary, the opportunity sites can accommodate 843328 units (358244 lowerincome, 332 moderate, and 153 and 84 moderate and above moderate income sites) without any zone changes. The remaining unmet need of 429896 units (429114 lower and 782 moderate and abovemoderate income) will require rezoning to meet the city’s RHNA obligation with at 15% No Net Loss Buffer. Total size for rezone is approximately 18.1237.22 acres. In addition to providing appropriate zoning and development standards, the City will designate a dedicated staff to further encourage and facilitate production of affordable housing units on these sites through regulatory incentives such as density bonuses and direct financial assistance as funding becomes available.
Table 38: Sites Adequacy
Income Group RHNA Potential
ADU
Credits Remaining
Need
Sites
Capacity
Surplus
Extremely Low-Income (<
30 percent MFI) 230 96 0 134
358518 47160 Very Low-Income (31–
50 percent MFI) 231 54 0 177
Low-Income (51–80
percent MFI) 273 273 0 0
Moderate-Income (81–
120 percent MFI) 284 26 0 258 332 74
Above Moderate- Income
(>120 percent MFI) 777 191 91 495 582750 87-116
Total 1,795 640 91 1,064 1,2721,268 20844
15% No Net Loss 160
Total Remaining Need 1,224
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Figure 3: Residential Land Inventory
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C. FINANCIAL RESOURCES
There are a variety of potential funding sources available for housing activities in San Fernando. Due to both the high cost of developing and preserving housing, and limitations on both the amount and uses of funds, a variety of funding sources may be required. The State’s dissolution of the San Fernando’s Redevelopment Agency in 2012 eliminated the City’s primary source of affordable housing funding. Other funding resources available for affordable housing development are highly limited.
Table 39 lists the potential funding sources that are available for housing activities. They are divided into five categories:
federal, state, county, local, and private resources.
Table 39: Financial Resources Available for Housing Activities Program Name Description Eligible Activities
1. Federal Programs
Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG)
As a participating City in Urban LA
County, grants are allocated directly
to the City on a formula basis for
housing and community development
activities primarily benefiting lowand moderate- income households.
San Fernando receives approximately
$225,000 in CDBG funds from
LACDC on an annual basis.
• Rehabilitation
• Homebuyer Assistance
• Economic Development
• Homeless Assistance
• Public Services
HOME
www.lacdc.org
Funding used to support a variety of
County housing programs the City
has access to. Funds are used to assist
low income (80% AMI) households.
• New Construction
• Acquisition
• Rehabilitation
• Homebuyer Assistance
Rental Assistance
Housing Choice Voucher
www.lacdc.org
Rental assistance payments to owners
of private market rate units on behalf
of low- income (50% AMI) tenants.
Administered by the Housing
Authority of the County of Los
Angeles. An average of 32 San
Fernando households have received
assistance annually since 2008, with
79 residents on the waiting list as of
August 2013.
• Rental Assistance
Section 202
Grants to non-profit developers of
supportive housing for the elderly. • Acquisition
• Rehabilitation
• New Construction
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Program Name Description Eligible Activities
Section 811
Grants to non-profit developers of
supportive housing for persons with
disabilities, including group homes,
independent living facilities and
intermediate care facilities.
• Acquisition
• Rehabilitation
• New Construction
• Rental Assistance
Mortgage Credit Certificate
www.lacdc.org
Federal income tax credits (15%
mortgage interest) available to low
income first-time homebuyers to
purchase housing in San Fernando.
The County makes certificates
available through participating
lenders.
• Home Buyer
Assistance
2. State Programs
SB 2/LEAP Grants
SB 2 funds are available as planning
grants to local jurisdictions to
increase the supply of affordable
housing. For the second year and
onward, 70 percent of the funding
will be allocated to local governments
for affordable housing purposes. A
large portion of year two allocations
will be distributed using the same
formula used to allocate federal
Community Development Block
Grants (CDBG).
• Planning
Low-income Housing Tax Credit
(LIHTC)
Tax credits are available to persons
and corporations that invest in lowincome rental housing. Proceeds from the sale are typically used to create
housing.
• New Construction
Multi-Family Housing Program
(MHP)
www.hcd.ca.gov/fa/mhp/
Deferred payment loans to local
governments, non-profit and for- profit
developers for new construction,
rehabilitation, and preservation of
permanent and transitional rental
housing for lower income households.
• New Construction
• Rehabilitation
• Preservation
• Conversion of
Nonresidential to
Rental
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Program Name Description Eligible Activities
CalHome
www.hcd.ca.gov/fa/calhome
Grants to cities and non-profit
developers to offer homebuyer
assistance, including down payment
assistance, rehabilitation,
acquisition/rehabilitation, and
homebuyer counseling. Loans to
developersfor property acquisition,
site development, predevelopment, and
construction period expenses for
homeownership projects.
• Predevelopment, Site
Development, Site
Acquisition for
Development Projects
• Rehabilitation
• Acquisitions/Rehabilitation
• Down payment Assistance
• Mortgage Financing
• Homebuyer Counseling
CalHFA Homebuyer’s
Downpayment Assistance Program
www.calhfa.ca.gov/homeow
nership/programs/chdap.htm
CalHFA makes below market loans
to first- time homebuyers of up to 3%
of sales price. Program operates
through participating lenders who
originate loans for CalHFA. Funds
available upon request to qualified
borrowers.
• Homebuyer Assistance
3. Local Programs
Los Angeles County Housing
Innovation Fund
https://www.lacda.org/affordablehousing/la-county-housinginnovation-fund LACHIF provides low-cost financing
up to $5,000,000 to support the
creation and preservation of
affordable housing, including
supportive housing projects. Eligible
entities include non-profit and forprofit developers, and cities in Los Angeles County.
• Predevelopment
• Acquisition
Tax Exempt Housing Revenue Bond
The City can support low-income
housing by issuing housing mortgage
revenue bondsrequiring the developer
to lease a fixed percentage of the units
to low- income families at specified
rental rates.
• New Construction
• Rehabilitation
• Acquisition
4. Private Resources/Financing Programs
Federal Home Loan Bank Affordable
Housing Program
Direct Subsidies to non-profit and for
profit developers and public agencies
for affordable low-income ownership
and rental projects.
• New Construction
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D. OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENERGY
CONSERVATION
Establishment and enforcement of energy and water conservation standards, as well as continuing programs and establishing new programs aimed at efficiency awareness, are key factors in reducing energy and water consumption. Some conservation measures require a higher upfront cost but result in net savings over the life of the improvement from reduced energy and/or water consumption. In large part, utility bill reductions through energy and water savings can be realized through the incorporation of energy conserving design features.
1. ACTIVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS
While the City does not directly offer energyefficient programs, it serves as an information center for the various programs available for area residents. Below is a list of energy efficiency programs offered by various organizations:
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON (SCE) ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS The following programs are offered by SCE to help lower income customers reduce energy costs and control their energy use:
California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) /Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA): These programs provide incomequalified customers with muchneeded bill relief.
Energy Savings Assistance Program: This program is designed to assist incomequalified households with the conserving of energy and reducing their monthly electrical costs. SCE may provide free appliances and installation of energyefficient appliances like refrigerators and air conditioners, as well as home efficiency solutions like weatherization.
Energy Assistance Fund (EAF) Program: SCE and United Way work together to assist customers who are unable to pay their electric bill due to financial constraints. A maximum of $100 is available to eligible customers once in a 12month period. The program has provided assistance for nearly 250,000 households since the fund started in 1982.
Medical Baseline Allowance: Customers with a medical condition that requires electricitypowered life support equipment may be eligible to receive additional baseline allocation. The Baseline program offers an additional year round baseline allocation of 16.5 kWh per day in addition to a customer’s applicable seasonal baseline and the baseline for its region.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANYENERGY EFFICIENCY
PROGRAMS
The following programs are available to SoCalGas customers who reside in the City of San Fernando:
California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE): The CARE program provides eligible SoCalGas customers a 20 percent discount on their monthly gas bill. In addition, new customers who are approved within 90 days of starting new gas service will also receive a $15 discount on the Service Establishment Charge.
Energy Savings Assistance Program: SoCalGas offers nocost energysaving home improvements and furnace repair or replacement services for qualified limitedincome renters and homeowners. Available energysaving services may include attic insulation, door weatherstripping, caulking, low flow shower heads and faucet aerators, water heater blankets, and energy education.
Medical Baseline Allowance: SoCalGas knows that not all customers are alike. Some of them suffer from poor health, which can make it even harder to make ends meet. If someone in the household has a lifethreatening illness, is seriously disabled, or requires more heat in winter due to a serious health condition, the household may qualify for an additional allowance of gas at a lower rate.
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Residential Energy Efficiency Loan (REEL): The REEL program offers a variety of financing options to owners and renters to purchase energyefficiency products and upgrades. Eligible properties include singlefamily homes, condominiums, townhomes, and one to fourunit properties. Property owners are eligible for this program, as are renters who receive approval from their property owner.
2. BUILDING AND SITE DESIGN CONSERVATION
Conventional building construction, use, and demolition along with the manufacturing of building materials have multiple negative impacts on the environment. A rise in environmental consciousness has led to the development of various building and site designs that promote conservation. This includes site design standards associated with the orientation of the building, installation of solar panels, and so forth.
In California, the Green Building Order challenges the State government to demonstrate leadership by becoming a model of energy and resource efficiency at Stateowned buildings. This has been achieved through attainment of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. Some local jurisdictions have taken this certification as an opportunity to further promote a green building program.
LEED is an internationally recognized green building certification system that provides different levels of certification in terms of energy efficiency. In summary, it is a thirdparty verification that a building was designed and built using strategies aimed at improving performance across the following metrics: energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts.
There are four levels of progressive certification, based on the total number of points earned within each of the LEED categories noted above: Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum.
A total of six performance measures are utilized to review and promote a wholebuilding approach to sustainability:
• Sustainable Site Development
• Water Efficiency
• Energy and Atmosphere
• Materials and Resources
• Indoor Environmental Quality
• Innovation and Design
The City has had several participants in the LEED program, including affordable special needs projects. It is the developer’s goal to generate enough energy to power all common areas including the community center and all hallways. It is the City’s intent to facilitate the permitting process for commercial and residential property owners wishing to pursue a LEED certification.
GLAZING
Energy efficient window glazing resists heat flow. The strategic placement of such windows can reduce energy consumption for more efficient interior climate control. Glazed windows on southfacing walls allow for passive solar heating by allowing direct sunlight to enter a room and warm the space. Because the windows minimize heat flow, this warmth remains in the building. The sun is higher in the sky during the summer. Therefore, less direct sunlight enters the building during these months than in winter. Also, during winter weather, the glazing minimizes the amount of heat that is transferred directly through the window to the cooler air outside. Typically, avoidance of window placement on the west side of a building will minimize the overheating effects of direct afternoon sun.
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from concrete and other hardscape materials. The incorporation of deciduous trees and vines in landscaping plans along the south and west facing sides of buildings can buffer the heating effects of direct sunlight in summer, while allowing winter sunlight to warm the building. The use of native or low water use plants and efficient irrigation, such as drip systems, can minimize water needs for outside landscaping. Automatic irrigation systems that incorporate time clocks with multiple stations can offer options for varying water needs.
BUILDING DESIGN
There are several variables in the design of a building that impact the energy efficiency of the structure. The building orientation, placement and specification on windows, and design of details, such as exterior overhead structures and roof overhangs, can affect the passive solar performance of a building. These measures reduce the need for energy consuming heating and cooling system use. The installation of overhead structures, such as eaves, arbors, and roof overhangs, can reduce the amount of direct sunlight that passes through windows, thus preventing overheating. An arbor directly above a southfacing window can limit solar access in the summer and allow for passive heating in winter when combined with deciduous vines.
COOLING/HEATING SYSTEMS
There are several energysaving alternatives to using traditional energy sources for cooling and heating systems that can reduce the cost of housing. Attic ventilation systems allow rising heat to escape the building. This type of system, such as a wholehouse fan, can create an air circulation pattern that encourages the movement of cooler air to circulate through a building with the use of traditional energy sources. Solar heating systems for swimming pool facilities reduce energy costs.
Hot water solar panels can provide solarheated domestic water with minimal use of flow restrictors on all hot water faucets and showerheads.
WEATHERIZATION TECHNIQUES
Weatherization techniques, such as insulation, caulking, and weatherstripping, can reduce energy use for air conditioning up to 55 percent and for heating as much as 40 percent. These techniques help to seal a dwelling unit to guard against heat gain in the summer and prevent heat loss in the winter. Other comfortable benefits include noise and dust reduction.
EFFICIENT USE OF APPLIANCES
Most households contain a variety of appliances. Regardless of the types of present, appliances can be used in ways that increase their energy efficiency. Elimination of unnecessary and/or older appliances and proper maintenance and use of the stoves, ovens, clothes dryers, clothes washers, dishwashers, refrigerators, and other major appliances will keep energy costs to a minimum.
EFFICIENT USE OF LIGHTING
Costs of lighting a home can be reduced through the purchase of efficient light bulbs that produce the most lumens per watt.
New fluorescent bulb fixtures can greatly improve lighting levels while reducing energy costs. Compact fluorescent bulbs replace existing incandescent bulbs in average fixtures. These compact fluorescent bulbs are 10 times more efficient and last longer than regular incandescent bulbs. Time clocks, photocell sensors, and motion sensors for security lights and areas where lights might be left on otherwise can make a significant reduction in lighting usage.
LOAD MANAGEMENT
The time and day when power is used can be as important as how much power is used. Power plants must have enough generated capacity to meet the highest level of consumer demand for electricity. Peak demands for electricity occur on summer afternoons and coincide with higher costs for electric generation. Therefore, reduction in the use of appliances during these peak load hours can reduce the need for new power plants just to meet unusually highpower demands and will reduce overall energy costs.
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Figure 7: Percentage of Population with Disabilities
Figure 7 depicts the RHNA Opportunity Sites juxtaposed with disability data. Most sites are located in tracts where between 10 and 20 percent of the population have disabilities. A large cluster of sites are located in census tract 3201.013202.02 at the intersection of Glenoaks Boulevard and Hubbard Street, primarily in the less than 10 percent category.
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Figure 17: TCAC Areas of High Segregation and Poverty
Figure D-17 demonstrates that no RHNA Opportunity Sites are located in TCAC areas.
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Figure 18: Low- and Moderate-Income Areas
Figure D-18 shows the RHNA Opportunity Sites in the context of low to moderate-income populations. Much of the City and most RHNA sites are located in areas where between 50 and 75 percent of the population are low to moderately resourced. A cluster of RHNA Sites are also located between 1st and 4th Streets in the 75 to 100 percent category.
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DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES
According to Senate Bill 535, disadvantaged communities are “identified based on geographic, socioeconomic, public health, and environmental hazard criteria, and may include, but are not limited to, either of the following: (a) Areas disproportionately affected by environmental pollution and other hazards that can lead to negative public health effects exposure, or environmental degradation, and (b) Areas with concentrations of people that are of low income, high unemployment, low levels of homeownership, high rent burden, sensitive populations, or low levels of educational attainment. While Figure 19 shows that allmuch of San Fernando is categorized as a disadvantaged community, census tract 3202.02 is not categorized as disadvantaged. SB 535 measures disadvantaged communities as the top 25% scoring areas from CalEnviroScreen. According to the February 2021 update of CalEnviroScreen 4.0, Census Tract 3202.02 has a CalEnviroScreen percentile below 75 and is not considered disadvantaged.
Figure 19: Disadvantaged Communities
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Figure 22: Census Tract Map
Figure 22 illustrates the four census tracts, identified in table D-6 above, located in San Fernando. The selection of opportunity sites heavily considered feedback from the community, where residents wanted to see more housing near commercial areas and transit. Many opportunity sites have been located in the SP-5 area in Census tract 3203 due to an objective of the SP-5 area, which is to promote compact, pedestrian friendly Transit Oriented Development near the Sylmar/San Fernando Metrolink station (located right outside Census Tract 3203) and other future public transit stops. This will help promote a walkable and pedestrian friendly neighborhood while increasing economic development through a hub that combines transit, commercial and an increase in housing opportunities for different income groups.
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Figure 24: TCAC Opportunity Areas – Composite Score
Figure 24 shows the RHNA Opportunity sites in the context of HCD composite opportunity scores. Nearly all sites are located in low resource areas, while a few are located in the moderately resourced areas northeast of Glenoaks Boulevard.
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Figure 30: High-Quality Transit Areas
Availability of efficient, affordable transportation can be used to measure fair housing and access to opportunities. SCAG developed a mapping tool for High Quality Transit Areas (HQTA) as part of the Connect SoCal 2020-2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS). SCAG defines HQTAs as areas within one-half mile from a major transit stop and a high-quality transit corridor. Figure 30 demonstrates that most of San Fernando, and the majority of the RHNA opportunity sites, are in a high-quality transit area. The northeast quadrant of the City is the only portion that is not in a HQTA but the area is served by several major bus stops along Maclay Avenue.
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APPENDIX C:
OPPORTUNITY SITES
INVENTORY
Figure C1 provides the geographic location of the parcels within San Fernando. Table C1 presents a detailed list of parcels used in Section 4, Housing Resources, to demonstrate that the City has adequate capacity to accommodate the 20212029 RHNA. The Opportunity Sites Map book consists of a series of maps depicting each of the Opportunity Sites parcels grouped by site. Each map includes an aerial photograph of the sites and a corresponding table with details for each individual parcel that is included in Table C1 Opportunity Sites Table.
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Figure C-1 – Opportunity Sites Map
Note: There are 4045 opportunity sites number 14050. Sites 11,24,25,45, and 49 were removed.
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Table C-1 – San Fernando Housing Opportunity Sites Table Sit
e
ID
Assessor
Parcel
Number
Site
Address/Intersection Existing Use Lot Acres
General
Plan Land
Use
Current
Zoning
Propose
d Zoning
Proposed
Maximu
m Density
(du/ac)
Identified in Last/Last
Two Planning Cycle(s) Income Category
Capacity
Improvemen
t Ratio
Existin
g FAR Lowe
r
Moderat
e
Above
Moderat
e
1 2522-005-
001 1008 PICO ST Educational/institutional/religious
1.4960
8 PUB C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 38 0.92 0.18 2 2522-020-
019 400 CHATSWORTH DR Public facilities 0.92 MDR R-2 20 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 10 2.24 0.43 3 2522-013-
012
Hollister St. /
Catsworth Dr. Commercial 0.31 CBD C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 7 0.01 0.88 3 2522-013-
013
Hollister St. /
Catsworth Dr. Commercial 0.16 CBD C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 3 0.01 0.88 3 2522-013-
014 453 CHATSWORTH DR Commercial 0.16 CBD C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 3 0.01 0.89 3 2522-013-
015
HOLLISTER ST./
CHATSWORTH DR. Commercial 0.16 CBD C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 3 0.01 0.98 3 2522-013-
016
HOLLISTER ST./
CHATSWORTH DR. Parking 0.16 CBD C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 3 0.01 0.99 4 2522-013-
011 402 S BRAND BLVD Commercial 0.47 CBD C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 12 0.89 0.26 4 2522-013-
019 456 S BRAND BLVD Parking 0.16 CBD C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 4 0.07 0 5 2522-013-
003 465 S BRAND BLVD Commercial 0.2 CBD C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 4 0.81 0.54 5 2522-013-
802
S. BRAND BLVD /
HOLLISTER ST.
Educational/institutional/religiou
s
0.03 CBD C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 0 0 0 6 2522-006-
900
HOLLISTER SR. /
CARLISLE ST. Public facilities 0.46 CBD C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 12 0 0 7 2521-035-
008
650 SAN FERNANDO
MISSION BLVD Commercial 0.23 COM C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 6 1.24 0.22 7 2521-035-
009
670 SAN FERNANDO
MISSION BLVD Commercial 0.23 COM C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 5 1.16 0.49 8 2522-013-
025 411 S BRAND BLVD Public facilities 0.61 CBD C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 14 0 0.24 9 2521-036-
019
661 SAN FERNANDO
MISSION BLVD Residential 0.11 COM C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 2 1.22 0.6 10 2521-026-
009
600 SAN FERNANDO
MISSION BLVD Commercial 0.17 COM C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 4 0.52 0.32 10 2521-026-
010
616 SAN FERNANDO
MISSION BLVD Residential 0.11 COM C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 2 0.58 0.31 10 2521-026-
024
1143 GRIFFITH ST SAN
FERNANDO Residential 0.11 COM C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 1 1.27 0.36 11 2521-025-
001
603 SAN FERNANDO
MISSION BLVD Commercial 0.23 COM C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 6 2.08 0.2 11 2521-025-
022
615 SAN FERNANDO
MISSION BLVD Commercial 0.11 COM C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 2 1.43 0.31 11 2521-025-
023 1203 GRIFFITH ST Residential 0.11 COM C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 2 1.95 0.6 12 2521-027-
009
550 SAN FERNANDO
MISSION BLVD Commercial 0.11 COM C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 3 1.12 0.23 12 2521-027-
008 1142 HEWITT ST Residential 0.11 COM C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 2 0.25 0.14 November 17, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 279 of 478 City of San Fernando | 20212029 Housing Element
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-027-
010 568 SAN FERNANDO Commercial 0.11 COM C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 2 1.2 0.44 12 2521
-027-
011 1143 KEW EN ST Residential 0.11 COM C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 2 1.11 0.21 13 2521
-024-
025
561 SAN FERNANDO
MISSION BLVD Commercial 0.11 COM C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 3 0.42 0.32 13 2521
-024-
028 1200 HEWITT ST Commercial 0.23 COM C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 3 0.88 0.49 13 2521
-024-
024 1207 KEW EN ST Residential 0.11 COM C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 1 0.33 0.18 14 2521
-028-
029
500 SAN FERNANDO
MISSION BLVD Commercial 0.29 COM C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 7 2.11 1.32 14 2521
-028-
027 1141 HEWITT ST Commercial 0.29 COM C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 6 2.11 0.48 15 2522
-004-
006
S MACLAY AVE. / PICO
ST. Commercial 0.06 SP-5 SP
-5 D
Res 50 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 1 0 1 15 2522
-004-
903 308 S MACLAY AVE Public facilities 0.46 SP-5 SP
-5 D
Res 50 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Moderate 0 16 0 0 0 15 2522
-014-
025 313 S BRAND BLVD Commercial 0.15 SP-5 SP
-5 D
Res 50 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Moderate 0 4 0 0.67 0.26 15 2522
-014-
026 317 S BRAND BLVD Commercial 0.15 SP-5 SP
-5 D
Res 50 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Moderate 0 4 0 1.96 0.38 15 2522
-004-
004
S MACLAY AVE. / PICO
ST. Commercial 0.12 SP-5 SP
-5 D
Res 50 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Moderate 0 3 0 0.06 1 15 2522
-004-
007 1023 PICO ST Commercial 0.11 SP-5 SP
-5 D
Res 50 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Moderate 0 3 0 1.19 0.51 15 2522
-004-
905
S MACLAY AVE. / PICO
ST. Public facilities 0.03 SP-5 SP
-5 D
Res 50 Used in Two Consecutive Prior Housing Elements - Vacant Moderate 0 1 0 0 0 15 2522
-004-
904
S MACLAY AVE. / PICO
ST. Public facilities 0.99 SP-5 SP
-5 D
Res 50 Used in Two Consecutive Prior Housing Elements - Vacant Lower 36 0 0 0 0 15 2522
-004-
005 1030 CELIS ST Commercial 0.63 SP-5 SP
-5 D
Res 50 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Lower 23 0 0 0.52 1.15 15 2522
-014-
901
S MACLAY AVE. / PICO
ST. Public facilities 0.19 SP-5 SP
-5 D
Res 50 Used in Two Consecutive Prior Housing Elements - Vacant Lower 6 0 0 0 0 15 2522
-014-
900
S MACLAY AVE. / PICO
ST. Commercial 0.15 SP-5 SP
-5 D
Res 50 Used in Two Consecutive Prior Housing Elements - Vacant Lower 5 0 0 0 0 16 2521
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001
501 SAN FERNANDO
MISSION BLVD Commercial 0.11 COM C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 3 0.92 0.45 16 2521
-023-
002 1206 HOLLISTER ST Commercial 0.12 COM C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 3 1.06 0.3 16 2521
-023-
022 1201 HEWITT ST Commercial 0.11 COM C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 3 3.13 0.4 16 2521
-023-
021 1207 HEWITT ST Residential 0.11 COM C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 2 1.26 0.24 17 2522
-003-
902
S MACLAY AVE. / CELIS
ST. Commercial 0.05 SP-5 SP
-5 D
Res 50 Used in Two Consecutive Prior Housing Elements - Vacant Above Moderate 0 0 1 0 0 17 2522
-003-
029 1045 CELIS ST Commercial 0.21 SP-5 SP
-5 D
Res 50 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Moderate 0 7 0 0.73 0.59 17 2522
-003-
021 1023 CELIS ST Commercial 0.13 SP-5 SP
-5 D
Res 50 Used in Prior Housing Element
- Non-
Vacant Moderate 0 4 0 0.85 0.96
17 2522
-003-
904
S MACLAY AVE. / CELIS
ST. Commercial 0.13 SP-5 SP
-5 D
Res 50 Used in Prior Housing Element
- Non-
Vacant Moderate 0 4 0 0 0
17 2522
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030
S MACLAY AVE. / CELIS
ST. Commercial 0.11 SP-5 SP
-5 D
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-003-
900
S MACLAY AVE. / CELIS
ST. Public facilities 0.06 SP-5 SP
-5 D
Res 50 Used in Two Consecutive Prior Housing Elements - Vacant Moderate 0 2 0 0 0 17 2522
-003-
901
S MACLAY AVE. / CELIS
ST. Public facilities 0.07 SP-5 SP
-5 D
Res 50 Used in Two Consecutive Prior Housing Elements - Vacant Moderate 0 2 0 0 0 17 2522
-003-
903
S MACLAY AVE. / CELIS
ST. Public facilities 0.06 SP-5 SP
-5 D
Res 50 Used in Two Consecutive Prior Housing Elements - Vacant Moderate 0 2 0 0 0 17 2522
-003-
905
S MACLAY AVE. / CELIS
ST. Commercial 0.06 SP-5 SP
-5 D
Res 50 Used in Two Consecutive Prior Housing Elements - Vacant Moderate 0 2 0 0 0 18 2521
-031-
903
SAN FERNANDO
MISSION BLVD / PICO
ST
Commercial 0.21 SP-5 SP
-5 D
Res 50 Used in Two Consecutive Prior Housing Elements - Vacant Moderate 0 7 0 0 0 18 2521
-031-
011
314 SAN FERNANDO
MISSION BLVD Commercial 0.21 SP-5 SP
-5 D
Res 50 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Moderate 0 6 0 1.33 0.28 18 2521
-031-
013 301 S MACLAY AVE Commercial 0.15 SP-5 SP
-5 D
Res 50 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Moderate 0 5 0 1.5 2.06 18 2521
-031-
005 317 S MACLAY AVE Commercial 0.14 SP-5 SP
-5 D
Res 50 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Moderate 0 4 0 0.54 0.56 18 2521
-031-
006 313 S MACLAY AVE Commercial 0.14 SP-5 SP
-5 D
Res 50 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Moderate 0 4 0 0.53 0.42 18 2521
-031-
012 307 S MACLAY AVE Commercial 0.12 SP-5 SP
-5 D
Res 50 Used in Prior Housing Element
- Non-
Vacant Moderate 0 4 0 0 0
18 2521
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901
SAN FERNANDO
MISSION BLVD / PICO
ST
Public facilities 0.54 SP-5 SP
-5 D
Res 50 Used in Two Consecutive Prior Housing Elements - Vacant Lower 19 0 0 0 0 18 2521
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902
SAN FERNANDO
MISSION BLVD / PICO
ST
Public facilities 0.54 SP-5 SP
-5 D
Res 50 Used in Two Consecutive Prior Housing Elements - Vacant Lower 19 0 0 0 0 19 2521
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021
455 SAN FERNANDO
MISSION BLVD Agricultural/open space 0.52 CBD C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 12 1.31 0.41 20 2521
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037
400 SAN FERNANDO
MISSION BLVD Commercial 0.3 CBD C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 7 0.43 0.61 20 2521
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030
418 SAN FERNANDO
MISSION BLVD Commercial 0.23 CBD C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 6 0.63 0.52 20 2521
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024
SAN FERNANDO
MISSION BLVD / PICO
ST
Commercial 0.07 CBD C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 1 0 0 21 2521
-021-
027
415 SAN FERNANDO
MISSION BLVD Commercial 0.17 CBD C-1 C-1-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 4 0.02 1 21 2522
-001-
902
S MACLAY AVE /
TRUMAN ST Public facilities 0.46 SP-5 SP
-5 D
Res 50 Used in Two Consecutive Prior Housing Elements - Vacant Moderate 0 16 0 0 0 21 2522
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001 104 S MACLAY AVE Commercial 0.34 SP-5 SP
-5 D
Res 50 Used in Prior Housing Element
- Non-
Vacant Moderate 0 12 0 0.41 0.47
21 2522
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901
S MACLAY AVE /
TRUMAN ST Public facilities 0.69 SP-5 SP
-5 D
Res 50 Used in Two Consecutive Prior Housing Elements - Vacant Lower 25 0 0 0 0 22 2521
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025 1304 HOLLISTER ST Educational/institutional/religiou s
0.58 MDR R-2 17 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 5 3.33 1.02 22 2521
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008
1140 SAN FERNANDO
RD Commercial 0.46 SP-5 SP
-5 D
Res 50 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Moderate 0 17 0 2.81 2.99 22 2521
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007
210 SAN FERNANDO
MISSION BLVD Commercial 0.34 SP-5 SP
-5 D
Res 50 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Moderate 0 12 0 0.43 0.61 23 2521
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904
SAN FERNANDO
MISSION BLVD. /
TRUMAN ST
Public facilities 0.42 SP-5 SP
-5 D
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009 Res Elements - Vacant
23 2521
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007 1120 TRUMAN ST Commercial 0.22 SP-5 SP
-5 D
Res 50 Used in Two Consecutive Prior Housing Elements - Vacant Moderate 0 5 0 1.35 0.35 23 2521
-034-
905
SAN FERNANDO
MISSION BLVD. /
TRUMAN ST
Public facilities 0.15 SP-5 SP
-5 D
Res 50 Used in Two Consecutive Prior Housing Elements - Vacant Moderate 0 5 0 0 0 24 2519
-002-
900 117 N MACNEIL ST Public facilities 1.19 SP-5 SP
-5 D
Res 50 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Lower 44 0 0 0 0 25 2519
-016-
906 300 N BRAND BLVD Public facilities 1.88 HDR R-3 43 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 60 0 0 26 2521
-016-
011
S WORKMAN ST / CELIS
ST Vacant 0.06 SP-5 SP
-5
MUC 37 Used in Two Consecutive Prior Housing Elements - Vacant Above Moderate 0 0 1 0.09 1 26 2521
-016-
012
S WORKMAN ST / CELIS
ST Vacant 0.06 SP-5 SP
-5
MUC 37 Used in Two Consecutive Prior Housing Elements - Vacant Above Moderate 0 0 1 0.09 1 26 2521
-016-
018
1300 SAN FERNANDO
RD Commercial 0.46 SP-5 SP
-5
MUC 37 Used in Two Consecutive Prior Housing Elements - Vacant Moderate 0 12 0 0.03 1 26 2521
-016-
003
S WORKMAN ST / SAN
FERNANDO RD. Vacant 0.11 SP-5 SP
-5
MUC 37 Used in Two Consecutive Prior Housing Elements - Vacant Moderate 0 3 0 0 0 26 2521
-016-
900
1320 SAN FERNANDO
RD Commercial 0.92 SP-5 SP
-5
MUC 37 Used in Prior Housing Element
- Non-
Vacant Lower 25 0 0 0 0
26 2521
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020
1334 SAN FERNANDO
RD Agricultural/open space 0.69 SP-5 SP
-5
MUC 37 Used in Prior Housing Element
- Non-
Vacant Lower 17 0 0 0.53 0.47
27 2521
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002
SAN D\FERNAND RD /
TRUMAN ST. Commercial 0.03 SP-5 SP
-5
MUC 37 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 1 0 0 27 2521
-033-
013
1203 SAN FERNANDO
RD Commercial 0.04 SP-5 SP
-5
MUC 37 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 1 2.08 0.72 27 2521
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022
1345 SAN FERNANDO
RD Commercial 0.4 SP-5 SP
-5
MUC 37 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Moderate 0 10 0 0.7 0.4 27 2521
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901
TRUMAN ST / MISSION
BLVD. Public facilities 0.16 SP-5 SP
-5
MUC 37 Used in Two Consecutive Prior Housing Elements - Vacant Moderate 0 4 0 0 0 27 2521
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011
1231 SAN FERNANDO
RD Commercial 1.53 SP-5 SP
-5
MUC 37 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Lower 42 0 0 0.72 0.29 27 2521
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021
1245 SAN FERNANDO
RD Commercial 0.99 SP-5 SP
-5
MUC 37 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Lower 27 0 0 1.65 0.36 27 2521
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023
1327 SAN FERNANDO
RD Commercial 0.48 SP-5 SP
-5
MUC 37 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Lower 11 0 0 4.97 0.13 27 2521
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008
1315 SAN FERNANDO
RD Commercial 0.11 SP-5 SP
-5
MUC 37 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Lower 3 0 0 0 0 27 2521
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014
1201 SAN FERNANDO
RD Commercial 0.1 SP-5 SP
-5
MUC 37 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Lower 2 0 0 0.5 0.2 28 2518
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022 403 N MACLAY AVE Commercial 0.32 SP-5 SP
-5 M 37 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Moderate 0 8 0 1.7 0.52 29 2612
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028
1526 SAN FERNANDO
RD Commercial 0.23 SP-5 SP
-5
MUC 37 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 1 1.74 0.4 29 2612
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009
1550 SAN FERNANDO
RD Commercial 0.23 SP-5 SP
-5
MUC 37 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Moderate 0 6 0 0.97 0.25 29 2612
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029
1542 SAN FERNANDO
RD Commercial 0.23 SP-5 SP
-5
MUC 37 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Moderate 0 6 0 1.28 0.5 29 2612
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024
1522 SAN FERNANDO
RD Commercial 0.57 SP-5 SP
-5
MUC 37 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Lower 15 0 0 0 0 30 2520
-011-
041 1529 1ST ST Industrial 0.79 SP-5 SP
-5
GN 43 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 25 0 0 30 2520-011- 1501 1ST ST Vacant 0.61 SP-5 SP-5 43 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 18 0 0.32 November 17, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 282 of 478 City of San Fernando | 20212029 Housing Element
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31 2612
-003-
013
1547 SAN FERNANDO
RD Commercial 0.34 SP-5 SP
-5
MUC 37 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Moderate 0 9 0 0.07 0.13 31 2612
-003-
001 107 S HUNTINGTON ST Commercial 0.28 SP-5 SP
-5
MUC 37 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Moderate 0 7 0 0.02 0.05 31 2612
-003-
014
1511 SAN FERNANDO
RD Commercial 0.76 SP-5 SP
-5
MUC 37 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Lower 21 0 0 0.02 0.91 32 2612
-004-
017
1601 SAN FERNANDO
RD Commercial 0.69 SP-5 SP
-5
MUC 37 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Lower 18 0 0 0.14 0.37 33 2518
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009 661 N MACLAY AVE Commercial 0.17 SP-5 SP
-5 M 37 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Moderate 0 4 0 0.03 1.03 34 2515
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004 958 N MACLAY AVE Educational/institutional/religiou s
0.6 SP-5 SP-5 M 37 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Moderate 0 16 0 0.35 0.24 35 2515
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018 1012 N MACLAY AVE Commercial 0.13 SP-5 SP
-5 M 37 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 1 0.56 0.38 35 2515
-028-
017 1000 N MACLAY AVE Commercial 0.27 SP-5 SP
-5 M 37 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Moderate 0 6 0 0.68 0.33 36 2515
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023 1064 N MACLAY AVE Educational/institutional/religiou s
0.66 SP-5 SP-5 M 37 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Moderate 0 18 0 0.46 0.17 36 2515
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012 1056 N MACLAY AVE Commercial 0.51 SP-5 SP
-5 M 37 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Moderate 0 13 0 0.83 0.19 36 2515
-030-
015 1104 N MACLAY AVE Commercial 0.28 SP-5 SP
-5 M 37 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Moderate 0 6 0 0.5 0.22 36 2515
-030-
016 1110 N MACLAY AVE Commercial 0.29 SP-5 SP
-5 M 37 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Moderate 0 6 0 0.43 0.08 36 2515
-028-
025 1036 N MACLAY AVE Commercial 0.26 SP-5 SP
-5 M 37 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Moderate 0 5 0 0.31 0.29 37 2516
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024 1173 N MACLAY AVE Commercial 0.59 SP-5 SP
-5 M 37 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Moderate 0 14 0 1.04 0.35 38 2517
-015-
043 2040 GLENOAKS BLVD Commercial 2.07 COM C-2 C-2-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 54 0.82 0.5 38 2517
-015-
034 2002 GLENOAKS BLVD Commercial 1.37 COM C-2 C-2-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 35 1.57 0.34 38 2517
-015-
030 2010 GLENOAKS BLVD Parking 0.84 COM C-2 C-2-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 21 0.01 0.96 38 2517
-015-
042 2010 GLENOAKS BLVD Commercial 0.62 COM C-2 C-2-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 15 1.5 0.48 38 2517
-015-
032 1968 GLENOAKS BLVD Commercial 0.47 COM C-2 C-2-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 11 1.76 0.1 38 2517
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006 1960 GLENOAKS BLVD Commercial 0.48 COM C-2 C-2-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 11 0.5 0.23 38 2517
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033 2014 GLENOAKS BLVD Commercial 0.42 COM C-2 C-2-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 9 0.67 0.15 39 2517
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013 2029 GLENOAKS BLVD Commercial 0.88 COM C-2 C-2-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 21 1.1 0.43 39 2517
-014-
054 1955 GLENOAKS BLVD Commercial 0.79 COM C-2 C-2-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 20 1.56 0.18 39 2517
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015 2001 GLENOAKS BLVD Commercial 0.71 COM C-2 C-2-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 18 0.82 0.97 39 2517
-013-
014 2021 GLENOAKS BLVD Commercial 0.47 COM C-2 C-2-MUO 35 Not Used in Prior Housing Element Above Moderate 0 0 11 0.5 0.1 40 2612
-015-
012 1519 WOODWORTH ST Educational/institutional/religiou s
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E. OPPORTUNITY SITES MAP BOOK
The Opportunity Sites Map book consists of a series of maps depicting each of the Opportunity Sites parcels grouped by site. Each map includes an aerial photograph of the sites and a corresponding table with details for each individual parcel.
Note: Sites 11, 14, 25, 45,and 49 have been removed from this map book.
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APN Site Address Existing Use Lot Acres General Plan
Land Use
Current
Zoning
Proposed
Zoning
Income
Category
Capacity
Lower Moderate Above
Moderate
2522-005-001 1008 PICO ST
Educational/
institutional
/religious
1.50 PUB C-1 C-1-MUO Above
Moderate 0 0 38
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APN Site Address Existing Use Lot Acres General Plan
Land Use
Current
Zoning
Proposed
Zoning
Income
Category
Capacity
Lower Moderate Above
Moderate
2522-013-011 402 S BRAND
BLVD Commercial 0.47 CBD C-1 C-1-MUO Above Moderate 0 0 12 2522-013-019 456 S BRAND
BLVD Parking 0.16 CBD C-1 C-1-MUO Above Moderate 0 0 4
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November 17, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 325 of 478 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-06
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 6TH CYCLE (2021-2029) HOUSING ELEMENT TO UPDATE THE SITES INVENTORY BY
REMOVING CERTAIN PARCELS AND ADDING NEW SITES TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE STATE HOUSING ELEMENT LAW (GOV. CODE §§ 65580–65589.11)
WHEREAS, California Constitution Article XI, Section 7, enables the City of San Fernando (the “City) to enact local planning and land use regulations; and WHEREAS, the authority to adopt and enforce zoning regulations is an exercise of the City’s police power to protect the public health, safety, and welfare; and WHEREAS, in June 6, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 8153 approving and adopting the City of San Fernando 2021-2029 Housing Element, which includes a Housing Plan with Goals, Policies, and Programs aimed at addressing the City’s housing needs; and WHEREAS, in the Housing Element, the City considered potential development on suitable sites and identified how zoning and development standards on the sites will facilitate housing. From this inventory, the City identified commercial zoned sites and Specific Plan sites as “Opportunity Sites” for future housing development; and WHEREAS, in August 9, 2022, the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) found the City of San Fernando 2021-2029 Housing Element in substantial compliance with the State Housing Element Law (Gov. Code § 65580 et seq).
WHEREAS, the Housing Element is required to include an inventory of land suitable and available for residential development to accommodate the City’s share of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (“RHNA”); and
WHEREAS, the City identified discrepancies in the Sites Inventory that necessitated removal of eight (8) parcels and addition of three (3) new parcels to ensure continued compliance with Housing Element Law and to maintain adequate capacity to meet the RHNA; and WHEREAS, in May 19, 2025, HCD issued a letter confirming that the proposed revisions to the Sites Inventory are acceptable and directed the City to submit a revised electronic inventory concurrent with adoption of the amendments; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Preservation Commission, as part of its regular meeting of October 13th, 2025, conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the proposed code amendment, and all testimony was received and made part of the public record.
ATTACHMENT "E"
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals.
The recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. Environmental Findings
The Planning and Preservation Commission finds that the Amendment is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (“common sense” exemption), because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Amendment will have a significant effect on the environment. The Amendment is limited to text edits and inventory corrections and does not approve or authorize any specific development project.
SECTION 3. Draft Amendment Findings
Pursuant to San Fernando City Code Division 10 the following findings for adoption of the proposed amendment can be made in a positive manner as follows:
a. The proposed amendment is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses and programs of the city’s general plans.
The proposed amendment will update the Sites Inventory table and associated text to remove and add sites in order to meet the City’s RHNA. The proposed amendment will satisfy policy 2.1 of the San Fernando General Plan Housing Element. Policy 2.1 calls for the provision of adequate housing sites to facilitate the development of a range of residential development types in San Fernando that fulfill regional housing needs. The proposed amendment will remove parcels no longer available or suitable for housing and adding new sites that maintain the City’s capacity to meet its RHNA, the amendment directly advances this policy. The update ensures that adequate housing sites remain available, assists developers by providing an accurate inventory of opportunity sites, and maintains the Housing Element’s compliance with State Housing Element Law.
b. The adoption of the proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare.
The adoption of the proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare because it is limited to policy-level text edits and corrections to the Housing Element Sites Inventory. The amendment does not authorize or approve any specific development project and therefore has no direct November 17, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 327 of 478 physical impact on the environment or community. Instead, it ensures that the City remains in compliance with State Housing Element Law, preserves eligibility for State and federal housing-related funding, and supports the provision of adequate housing opportunities for all income levels. Maintaining compliance with the Housing Element is in the best interest of the community and advances the public’s health, safety, and welfare through sound planning practices.
SECTION 5. Record of Proceeding
The documents and other materials that constitute the record of the proceedings upon which the Planning and Preservation Commission’s decision is based, which include, but are not limited to, the environmental documents, staff reports, as well as materials that support the staff reports for the proposed project and are located in the Community Development Department of the City of San Fernando at 117 Macneil Street, San Fernando, CA 91340. The custodian of these documents is in the City Clerk of the City of San Fernando.
SECTION 6. Determination
Based on the findings outlined in Section 3 above, the Planning and Preservation Commission of the City of San Fernando does hereby recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution amending the 6th Cycle (2021–2029) Housing Element to update the Sites Inventory by removing certain parcels and adding new sites to ensure compliance with State Housing Element Law.
SECTION 7. Certification of the Resolution
The Secretary of the Planning and Preservation Commission of the City of San Fernando, California, shall certify the adoption of this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Planning and Preservation of the City of San Fernando at the regular meeting held this 13th day of October 2025, by the following votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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FRANCISCO SOLORIO, CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
RONALD GARCIA, SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING
AND PRESERVATION COMMISSION
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Proposed Sites to be Removed
Action APN Moderate Income Capacity
1. Removed 2520-019-016 9
2. Removed 2520-011-043 12
3. Removed 2520-011-045 8
4. Removed 2520-002-023 5
5. Removed 2520-002-015 8
6. Removed 2520-002-016 9
7. Removed 2522-012-006 1
8. Removed 2522-012-013 1
Total Removed: 53 Moderate Income Units
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Action APN Moderate Income Capacity
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2. Added 2522-013-011 12
3. Added 2522-013-019 4
Total Added: 54 Moderate Income Units
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AGENDA REPORT
CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT 117 MACNEIL ST, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1204 WWW.SFCITY.ORG REVIEW: ☒ City Clerk ☒ Director of Admin. Services ☒ City Manager To: Mayor Mary Mendoza and Councilmembers
From: Kanika Kith, City Manager
By: Richard Padilla, City Attorney
Julia Fritz, City Clerk
Date: November 17, 2025
Subject: Discussion and Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Approving Proposed Comprehensive Updates to the City Council Procedural Manual RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 8421 (Attachment “A”) approving proposed comprehensive updates to the City Council Procedural Manual (Exhibit “A” to Attachment “A”); b. Provide direction, as applicable.
BACKGROUND:
1. On July 3, 1995, the City Council adopted the City Council Procedural Manual (“Procedural Manual”).
2. Throughout the years, in 1998, 2000, 2003, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2018, and 2019,the Procedural Manual has been amended to reflect City Council direction, such as adding policies related to the “Use of City Letterhead” and establishing a procedure for “Filling Councilmember Vacancies”, among others.
3. On October 20, 2025, the City Council directed staff to bring back a redlined version (Exhibit “A” to Attachment “A”) from Councilmembers proposed updates at the November 17, 2025 City Council meeting for consideration.
ANALYSIS:
The City Council Procedure Manual (“Procedure Manual”), serves as a guide outlining the rules, policies, and practices for how the City Council conducts its business. It covers meeting procedures, the roles and responsibilities of Councilmembers and staff, decision-making processes, and administrative policies designed to ensure consistency, transparency, and efficiency in city governance.
November 17, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 335 of 478 Discussion and Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Approving Proposed Comprehensive Updates to the City Council Procedural Manual
On October 20, 2025, the City Council directed staff to bring back a redlined version of Councilmembers requested edits to the November 17, 2025 City Council meeting for consideration.
The City Council Procedural Manual has been revised over the years, with the most recent updates made in 2019, which included but was not limited to the “Use of City Letterhead” and establishing a procedure for “Filling Councilmember Vacancies”, among others. However, the manual still contains areas that would benefit from clarification and modernization. The proposed modifications ensure compliance with the Brown Act and include but are not limited to the following changes:
• Order of motions: How motions are recognized and voted upon • Application of Robert’s Rules of Order
• Procedures for breaking ties
• Other operational improvements
Updating the City Council Procedural Manual is essential to ensure that City Council operations remain clear, efficient, and compliant with current legal requirements. These proposed revisions aim to modernize procedures, reduce ambiguity, and support effective governance. Staff recommends that the City Council review the suggested changes attached as Exhibit “A” to Attachment “A” and provide direction on any additional amendments needed to improve functionality and transparency.
BUDGET IMPACT:
The proposed updates have no direct budget impact and are included in the City Clerk’s Department work plan for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Adopted Budget. Future costs, if any would be determined based on City Council direction.
CONCLUSION:
Staff is requesting that the City Council approve the redline edits to the City Council Procedural Manual or provide direction, as applicable.
ATTACHMENT:
A. Resolution No. 8421 including:
Exhibit “A” - City Council Procedure Manual (Redlined Version) November 17, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 336 of 478 RESOLUTION NO. 8421
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND APPROVING COMPREHENSIVE UPDATES
TO THE SAN FERNANDO CITY COUNCIL PROCEDURAL MANUAL
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted its Procedural Manual (Manual) for the Conduct of City Council Meetings in the City of San Fernando on July 3, 1995 by Resolution No. 6434, and amended the Procedural Manual on March 16, 1998 by Resolution No. 6604, on August 7, 2000 by Resolution No. 6743, on July 21, 2003 by Ordinance No. 1543, on July 20, 2009 by Resolution 7328, on December 7, 2009 by Resolution No. 7346, on May 3, 2010 by Resolution No. 7376, on September 19, 2011 by Resolution No. 7454, on May 4, 2015 by Resolution No. 7664, on October 19, 2015 by Resolution No. 7704, on May 7, 2018 by Resolution No. 7850, on August 20, 2018 by Resolution No. 7883, and on March 18, 2019 by Resolution No. 7907; and on August 19, 2029 by Resolution No. 7916.
WHEREAS, the Manual sets forth procedures regarding the conduct of City business, including, but not limited to, regular meetings, special meetings, agendas, noticing, decorum, voting, adoption of resolutions and ordinances, minutes and reorganization; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the Manual (Exhibit “A”) with comprehensive updates to various sections indicated in redline and strikeout format.
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 finds that all of the facts set forth in this Resolution are true and correct.
SECTION 2. The revised form is a comprehensive update to the Manuel which is attached to this Resolution as Exhibit “A” and is incorporated hereto by reference. The changes to the Manual are indicated in redline and strikeout format as indicated in Exhibit “A”.
SECTION 3. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution. This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force immediately.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of San Fernando at a regular meeting held on this 17th day of November 2025. ______________________________
Mary Mendoza, Mayor of the City of
San Fernando, California
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Julia Fritz, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT "A"
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2 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. 8421 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 17th day of November, 2025, by the following vote of the City Council:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Fernando, California, this _____ day of November, 2025.
Julia Fritz, City Clerk
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Preliminary Working Draft
PROCEDURAL MANUAL
City Council
Of the
City of San Fernando
Adopted: July 3, 1995 Resolution No. 6434
Amended: March 16, 1998 Resolution No. 6604
August 7, 2000 Resolution No. 6743
July 21, 2003 Ordinance No. 1543
July 20, 2009 Resolution No. 7328
December 7, 2009 Resolution No. 7346
May 3, 2010 Resolution No. 7376
September 19, 2011 Resolution No. 7454
May 4, 2015 Resolution No. 7664
October 19, 2015 Resolution No. 7704
May 7, 2018 Resolution No. 7850
August 20, 2018 Resolution No. 7883
EXHIBIT "A" TO
ATTACHMENT "A"
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August 19, 2019 Resolution No. 7916
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PREAMBLE
These rules are enacted pursuant to Government Code Section 36813 to provide decorum and order at City Council meetings and to promote the efficient conduct of those meetings. The rules govern the procedures of the City Council itself and the conduct of individual Councilmembers. It is also intended that the rules govern the conduct of City staff and members of the public who attend City Council meetings. In the event of a conflict between these rules of procedures and any provision of State or Federal law, including but not limited to the Ralph M.
Brown Act codified at Section 54950 etseq. of the California Government Code (the “Brown Act”), the State or Federal law controls.
The source for many guidelines is set forth beneath the text of the section.
Because circumstances may differ from one City Council meeting to the next, these rules are intended as guidelines, and are not inflexible rules. Accordingly, they may be waived at any meeting, by Motion, in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order. Notwithstanding anything in this manual to the contrary, the failure of the City Council to strictly follow any rule(s) or procedure(s) set forth in this manual shall not operate to invalidate any action taken by the City Council, provided such action is otherwise made in compliance with applicable State or federal law and the San Fernando Municipal Code. Furthermore, in the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the procedures of this Manual and applicable State or federal law procedures or procedures set forth in the San Fernando Municipal Code, the procedures of the latter shall govern and control.
1. CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
1.1 REGULAR MEETINGS
As prescribed by Sections 2-61 (regular meetings) and 2-62 (Location) of the San Fernando Municipal Code, regular meetings of the San Fernando City Council will be held in the San Fernando City Hall – City Council Chambers located at 117 Macneil Street, San Fernando, California, on the first and third Mondays of each month at 6:00 p.m. Whenever a regular meeting date falls upon the date of a legal holiday, the regular meeting will be held the next business day, unless otherwise ordered by the City Council. Whenever a regular meeting date falls on the day immediately preceding the date of the City’s general municipal election, the regular meeting will be held on the Wednesday day immediately following the date of the general municipal election, unless otherwise ordered by the City Council. With respect to the 2nd regular meetings the months of November and December, the City Council reserve the right to cancel such meetings outright or conduct a special meeting or adjourned regular meeting on an alternative date in lieu of the regular meeting date.
Consistent with Section 2-61 (regular meetings) of the San Fernando Municipal Code, regular meetings of the City Council of the City of San Fernando are held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 117 Macneil Street, San Fernando, Commented [1]: We decided as a council not to affirm we are canceling the meeting before an election. We'll take it case by case. No need to mention the option to cancel a meeting. That is already know.
November 17, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 344 of 478 Procedural Manual – City Council of the City of San Fernando 2 California, on the first and third Mondays of each month at 6:00 p.m. When the day of the regular Council meeting falls on a legal holiday, the meeting will be held at the same hour on the next succeeding day that is not a holiday. The foregoing notwithstanding, the City Council will not convene for regular City Council meetings that would otherwise occur on the third Monday in December, unless the City Council, by majority vote of the body, determines in any given year that such meeting should be held. Nothing in this section shall prevent the City Council from calling any special meeting, adjourned special meeting, adjourned regular meeting or emergency meeting in the month of December that may be deemed necessary for the conduct of City business.
1.2 ADJOURNED MEETINGS
Any meeting may be adjourned (carried-over) in accordance with Government Code Section 54955. which, among other things provides that when a meeting is adjourned a copy of the order or notice of adjournment shall be conspicuously posted on or near the door of the place where the regular, adjourned regular, special or adjourned special meeting was held within 24 hours after the time of the adjournment. Government Code Section 54955 further provides that when a regular or adjourned regular meeting is so adjourned, the resulting adjourned regular meeting is a regular meeting for all purposes. When an order of adjournment of any meeting fails to state the hour or place at which the adjourned meeting is to be held, it shall be held at the hour and place specified for regular meetings by ordinance.
to a time, place and date certain, but not beyond the next regular meeting.
1.3 SPECIAL MEETINGS
Special meetings may be called at any time by the Mayor or three members of the City Council in the manner prescribed by Government Code Section 54956. by a written notice as outlined in Section 1.4 below. Only matters contained in the notice may be considered.
1.4 MEETING NOTICES (REGULAR, SPECIAL AND ADJOURNED)
Meeting agendas and related noticing for regular meetings, special meetings, emergency meetings and adjourned meetings shall be posted, publicized and otherwise disseminated in the manner prescribed under the Brown Act.
Notices for regular meetings are to be posted with the regular meeting in the manner prescribed under Section 2.3 and in accordance with State law. As prescribed by Government Code Sections 54955 and 54956, notices for special meeting or meetings that have been adjourned by the City Clerk shall be delivered to each member of the City Council and to each local newspaper of general circulation and radio or television station requesting such notice in writing. The notice shall be delivered personally via electronic delivery and shall be received at November 17, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 345 of 478 Procedural Manual – City Council of the City of San Fernando 3 least 24 hours before the time of the meeting as specified in the notice. The City Clerk shall also comply with all other noticing and posting requirements set forth under Government Code Sections 54955 and 54956 as applicable.
1.5 MEETINGS TO BE PUBLIC
Except as otherwise permitted under the Brown Act, all meetings of the City Council shall be open to the public. All regular, adjourned, and special meetings of the City Council shall be open to the public; provided, however, the City Council may hold closed sessions for purposes outlined in the following section. (Government Code Section 54953)
1.6 CLOSED SESSIONS - MATTERS OF DISCUSSION
Section 1.5 above notwithstanding, the City Council may meet, deliberate and conduct business in closed session without members of the general public being present to the limited extent authorized under the Brown Act. The City Council shall publicly report out any action taken in closed session as prescribed under Government Code Section 54957.1. The circumstances under which the City Council may meet, deliberate and conduct business in closed session include, but are not limited to, the following examples: The City Council may hold closed sessions, from which the public may be excluded, for consideration of any item for which closed sessions are permitted by State law. The following subjects are typically conducted in closed session:
a. LICENSE/PERMIT DETERMINATION (Government Code Section 54956.7) b. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54956.8)
c. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(a)), Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9) d. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9(b))
e. LIABILITY CLAIMS (Government Code Section 54956.95)
f. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICE OR FACILITIES (Government Code Section 54957) g. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT; PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT, PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION; OR PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE (Government Code Sections 54957) and 54957.6)
h. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54957.6).
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ii. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
iii. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
iv. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Government Code
Section 54957.6)
h. CASE REVIEW/PLANNING (Government Code Section 54957.8) i. REPORT INVOLVING TRADE SECRET (Sections 1461, 32106, and 32155 of the Health and Safety Code or Sections 37606 and 37624.3 of the Government Code)
j. Any other purpose specifically authorized by law.
The City Council shall publicly report at the public meeting during which the closed session is held any action taken and the roll call vote thereon, unless a late time is permitted for such report. In no case shall the report be delayed later than the next regular meeting of the City Council.
1.7 CLOSED SESSIONS CONFIDENTIALITY
Confidential information acquired in closed session must not be disclosed by any person, unless expressly authorized by the City Council acting as body at a meeting of the City Council. (Government Code Section 54963). The holder of the privilege for confidential information is the City Council as a body and only the City Council acting as a body at a meeting of the City Council may waive the privilege. “Confidential information” shall have the same meaning as set for under Government Code Section 54963(b). Remedies for the disclosure of confidential information include, but are not limited to, injunctive relief to prevent its disclosure; discipline against any employee who releases the information; and, if the person responsible for improperly disclosing the information is a member of the City Council, referral to the grand jury. (Government Code Section 549639(c)) All matters discussed during closed sessions shall be private and confidential. The disclosure by any person of the topics or details of such matters is prohibited, except by the City Attorney who is designated to make any disclosures required by State law.
1.8 QUORUM; VOTE REQUIREMENTS
a. Three of the City Council’s five total members shall constitute a quorum. A quorum of the City Council shall be required for the City Council to conduct a City Council meeting and transact official business.
November 17, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 347 of 478 Procedural Manual – City Council of the City of San Fernando 5 b. Except as otherwise provided by applicable State or federal law, if a quorum or more of the City Council’s total membership is present for a vote on an item of business, motions on such items may be approved by a simple majority of the members present and participating in the vote, excluding those members who have recused themselves from a vote. Members who abstain on a motion but who do not recuse themselves shall be counted toward the quorum. c. Paragraph (b) of this Section notwithstanding, as required by Government Code Section 36936, resolutions, orders for the payment of money and all ordinances require a recorded majority vote of the total membership of the City Council (a minimum of 3 votes) to be approved. resolutions, orders for the payment of money and ordinances shall require no less than three (3) affirmative votes of the total membership of the City Council in order to be approved.
d. Paragraphs (b) and (c) of this Section notwithstanding, the following ordinances may only be approved by four-fifths supermajority vote of the City Council as required by law: (i) ordinances for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health or safety within the meaning of Government Code Section 36937(b); and (ii) interim ordinances within the meaning of Government Code Section 65858, including extensions of the same. e. To the extent any other applicable law requires approval of a City Council action by a specified supermajority vote, any such action of the City Council may only be approved if the requisite supermajority approval is achieved. f. as required by State law, urgency ordinances and urgency interim zoning ordinances within the meaning of Government Code Sections 36937 and 65858, respectively shall require a minimum of (4) affirmative votes of the City Council’s total membership to be approved. The City Council shall comply with all other applicable supermajority approval requirements prescribed by State or federal law. for certain ordinances, resolutions or motions.
1.9 UNEXCUSED ABSENCES
a. As prescribed by Government Code Section 36513, if a City Council member is absent without permission from all regular city council meetings for 60 days consecutively from the last regular meeting he/she attended, his/her office becomes vacant and shall be filled as any other vacancy. The foregoing notwithstanding, the City Council, in an abundance of caution, shall first consult with the City Attorney prior to declaring a City Council seat vacant and prior to filling any putative vacancy so that the City Attorney may determine whether circumstances require the City to first initiate quo warranto proceedings through the Office of the California Attorney General or undertake any other procedures that will ensure the right to declare the seat vacant is perfected.
November 17, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 348 of 478 Procedural Manual – City Council of the City of San Fernando 6 a. If a Councilmember, without the prior permission of the City Council, is absent from all regular meetings of the City Council for 60 days consecutively from the last regular meeting he/she attended, his/her office becomes vacant and shall be filled as any other vacancy, as provided by Government Code Section 36513.
b. If a Councilmember is absent without permission for two (2) consecutive regular meetings, the City Clerk shall use his or her best efforts to send a courtesy e-mail and regular mail notice to the absent Councilmember within fourteen (14) business days of the second missed regular meeting, notifying him or her of the provisions of this policy and Government Code Section 36513. The delivery of such notice is purely a courtesy extended to members of the City Council and the failure of the City Clerk to deliver or timely deliver such notice shall not operate to prevent the Councilembers seat from being declared vacant or to prevent the initiation of quo warranto or other proceedings if the unexcused absence persists beyond the time allowed under Government Code Section 36513.to prevent the seat of a Councilmember who has been absent without permission from all regular meetings of the City Council for 60 or more consecutive days from being declared vacant. It is the personal responsibility of each Councilmember to keep track of his or her attendances of all meetings of the City Council so to avoid vacating his or her City Council seat.
c. If a regular meeting of the City Council is cancelled or is otherwise rescheduled for any reason, the 60 consecutive unexcused absence period shall reset for all members of the City Council.
d. Absences must be excused by the City Council acting as a body at a meeting of the City Council and may be approved by simple motion noted on the record of the proceedings approved by a majority of the members present. A Councilmember may request an excused absence before the anticipated date(s) of the absence or retroactively after the date(s) of the absence provided the 60 consecutive day time period prescribed under Government Code Section 36513 has not lapsed. Absence requests can be made by a Councilmember orally on the record of a City Council meeting or in writing. Councilmembers shall exercise professional courtesy in considering and approving excused absence requests.
2. AGENDA PROCEDURES AND ORDER OF BUSINESS
2.1 AGENDAS
a. The order of business of each City Council meeting shall be as contained in the Agenda prepared by the City Manager. The City Council shall follow the order of business as outlined in the prepared Agenda. Items may be taken out of order by the Presiding Officer or by majority consent of the City Council.
November 17, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 349 of 478 Procedural Manual – City Council of the City of San Fernando 7 b. REGULAR MEETINGS. In the manner prescribed by Government Code Section 54954.2, agendas for regular meetings of the City Council shall be posted physically in a location that is freely accessible to members of the public and on the City’s internet website. Such posting shall occur no less than 72 hours prior to the agendized start time of the regular meeting.
c. SPECIAL MEETINGS. In the manner prescribed by Government Code Section 54956, agendas for regular meetings of the City Council shall be posted physically in a location that is freely accessible to members of the public and on the City’s internet website. Such posting shall occur no less than 24 hours prior to the agendized start time of the special meeting. Per Government Code Section 54956, a special meeting may be called by the Mayor or three (3) Councilmembers. No other items other than those appearing on the special meeting agenda may be considered or acted upon by the City Council.
d. ADJOURNED MEETING. For any adjourned meeting, the City Clerk shall post such notices of adjournment as may be required by Government Code Section 54955. Except as otherwise permitted uder the Brown Act, the City Clerk shall post agendas for all adjourned meetings in the manner prescribed by the Brown Act. e. EMERGNCY MEETING . The City Council may call emergency meeitngs as permitted under Government Code Section 54956.5 and in accordance with the procedures set forth under the same.
f. AVAILABILITY OF AGENDA MATERIALS. While the City strives to make all non-privileged/non-confidential agenda materials available to the public at the same time the agenda is posted this may not be logistically feasible, practical or required in all circumstances. Nevertheless, non-privileged/non-confidential agenda materials including staff reports shall be made available to the public no later than the time mandated by Government Code Section 54957.5. [Should we also add that some materials might be amended or delivered at the meeting?] e. ADDITIONAL AGENDA NOTICE, DELIVERY AND PUBLICATION
REQUIREMENTS. The City shall comply with all agenda notice, delivery and publication requirements set forth under Government Code Section 54954.1 and 54954.6(b) and 54956
The Agenda for all regular meetings, with all background staff reports, shall be available to the public at the meeting and 72 hours in advance of the meeting (usually on Thursday of the prior week) at the City Clerk’s office.
The Agenda may be amended in accordance with State law, prior to any meeting.
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2.2 AGENDA DEADLINE
a. If a member of the public wishes to have an item placed on a City Council agenda for discussion and/or action, the request must be made: (i) orally at a meeting of the City Council during the Public Statements portion of the agenda; or (ii) by submitting a written request to a member of the City Council. If the request is made orally during public comment, the presiding officer shall entertain motions to have the item placed on the City Council agenda for discussion and/or action at a future meeting of the City Council or solicit such other direction as the City Council may deem warranted to address or study the issue. If the request is made in writing submitted to any or all members of the City Council, any member of the City Council may elect to sponsor the item as one of his or her items to be placed under the Administrative Reports portion of the agenda, subject all rules and deadlines for the submission of City Council member items prescribed under paragraph (b) of this Section below. The City Council shall be under no obligation to agendize any item requested by a member of the public and no individual Councilmember shall be obligated to place a written request on the agenda as one of his or her items. A citizen requesting to place an item on a City Council agenda may submit a written request at any time to the City Council (or any Councilmember). The request may also be made during the public comment portion of a City Council meeting.
Items raised by the public during public comment, may be referred to staff by the City Council for follow up and possible placement on a future agenda for formal action.
A Councilmember wishing to sponsor a citizen request may place the item on an upcoming agenda under the heading “Administrative Reports.” b. When a member of the City Council wishes to have an item placed on an agenda of an upcoming City Council meeting, the following procedures shall be followed:
i. The member wishing to have an item placed on an agenda for an upcoming meeting shall provide the City Clerk with an agenda report that provides a general description of the item, the desired action and includes any other relevant written materials or information which the member would like to have considered at the meeting. The agenda report and any other supplementary material must be submitted to the City Clerk by 12:00 p.m. the Wednesday preceding the City Council meeting. Except as provided in paragraph b.ii. of this Section 2.2, all items requested to be placed on an agenda by a Councilmember shall appear on the November 17, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 351 of 478 Procedural Manual – City Council of the City of San Fernando 9 agenda for discussion and action. No items, however, shall be placed on the agenda without an agenda report.
ii. When a matter has been agendized, considered and acted upon by the City Council, Councilmembers who voted in the minority on the matter shall respect the will of the majority and refrain from interfering with City staff’s efforts to execute the will of the majority on the matter. Nevertheless, for a period of one (1) year from the date action on the matter was taken, any Councilmember may reagendize the matter provided both of the following conditions are satisfied: (a) the matter is one that may be lawfully reagendized for rescission and/or renewed consideration; and (b) at least two other members of the City Council have agreed to co-sponsor the request to re-agendize the matter. After one (1) year, the only condition for the reagendizing of the matter shall be that the matter is one that may be lawfully reagendized for rescission and/or renewed consideration. In all cases, the Councilmember(s) making the request to re-agendize a matter must follow the procedures set forth in paragraph b.i., above.
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iv.iii. Nothing in this subsection b.ii, above, shall operate to prohibit a Councilmember from (a) offering opinion or otherwise commenting upon a previously agendized matter outside of a meeting of the City Council; or (b) offering spontaneous opinion or comment on the same during that portion of the City Council agenda entitled “General City Council/Board Member Comments and Liaison Updates”, provided that no action may be taken on the matter commented upon at the meeting where such comments are made.
The foregoing notwithstanding, in offering such comments, Councilmembers shall not be authorized to disclose information that is confidential where the City Council acting as a body is the holder the of privilege.
v. Items that have been previously agendized, discussed and determined by action of the City Council are discouraged from being placed on the agenda for an upcoming meeting by a Councilmember unless the Councilmember can demonstrate a change of circumstances pertaining to the item or present new information of substantial importance that was not known at the time previous City Council action occurred. In such case, the Councilmember must follow the procedures set forth in paragraph b.i above and include in the agenda report the reason for reconsideration of the item, i.e., changed circumstances, new information, etc., with supporting information. The item shall be November 17, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 352 of 478 Procedural Manual – City Council of the City of San Fernando 10 tentatively placed on the agenda as a repeat item under the heading “Administrative Reports.” The repeat item, however, shall not be discussed nor acted upon by the City Council unless the repeat item is first approved for discussion as set forth in Section
2.5. 2.3 [RESERVED] POSTING OF NOTICE AND AGENDA
Copies of the Notice and Agenda shall be delivered and posted in accordance with State law.
a. Location of Posting – Notices and Agendas shall be posted at the following locations:
i. Bulletin board at City Hall, 117 Macneil Street, San Fernando, California, 91340; and
ii. City’s website: www.sfcity.org .\
2.4 ROLL CALL
A roll call of Councilmembers shall be conductedheld at the beginning of each City Council meeting by the City Clerk, who shall enter the names of those present in the minutes.
2.5 APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda shall include an item entitled “Approval of Agenda” to occur immediately after “roll call.” The Chair shall entertain motions to either approve the agenda as presented or subject the reordering, continuance or removal of certain agenda items and/or the addition of items not appearing on the agenda provided that such additions shall be subject to the requirements of Government Code Section 54954(b)(2). During the “Approval of Agenda” portion of the meeting, the City Council shall determine whether to consider repeat items submitted by Councilmembers pursuant to paragraph b.2. of Section 2.2. A Councilmember may make a motion to approve the agenda as presented or make a motion to approve the agenda with the elimination of the repeat item(s) tentatively placed on the agenda under the heading “Administrative Report”. If the agenda is approved as presented, the request to consider a repeat item is deemed approved and discussion and action on that item may occur during City Council items.
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2.6 APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar includes agenda items that are non-controversial or routine in nature, or have been previously discussed at length and there is group consensus.
These items are grouped together and voted on in one motion. Any Councilmember may request that an item on the Consent Calendar be removed to be discussed and considered separately.
If the Consent Calendar includes a second reading and adoption of an Ordinance, the motion to approve the Consent Calendar shall include a statement that the City Council waive full reading and adopt the ordinance by title only, unless full reading was already waived as part of the motion to approve the ordinance for first reading.
2.7 KEEPING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Clerk shall keep action minutes for all open session City Council proceedings that concisely record the items of business addressed and the City Council vote or other handling of the matter. Minutes for all public comment will indicate the name of the speaker and a concise summary of his/her comments. As the open session portion of each City Council meeting is recorded via audio or video recording and accessible on the City’s website, the City Clerk shall not be required to keep verbatim minutes of the proceeedings. Unless the reading of the minutes of prior the previous City Council meetings is requested by a majority of the City Council, such minutes may be approved without reading if the Clerk has previously furnished each Councilmember with a copy thereof. The Presiding Officer shall entertain motions to approve the minutes. Consistent with Section 41 of Robert’s Rules of Order, a Councilmember’s absence from a meeting for which minutes are being approved does not prevent the member from participating in their approval.
2.8 PUBLIC HEARINGS
When a particular matter before the City Council legally requires the conduct of a public hearing, the City Council shall conduct such meeting in the manner prescribed by law and subject to whatever prior noticing may be required by law.
Except as otherwise prescribed by applicable law for the conduct of a public hearing Tthe following procedures for conducting public hearings should also be followed:
a. The Presiding Officer shall introduce the public hearing matter by title and open the public hearing.
b. At the direction of the City Manager, the appropriate staff member presents the staff report and recommendations. The City Council may pose questions to City staff.
November 17, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 354 of 478 Procedural Manual – City Council of the City of San Fernando 12 c. If the public hearing is a quasi judicial proceeding, the applicant or appellant whose matter is before the City Council shall be afforded the opportunity to address the City Council on the matter and receive questions from the City Council before proceedings are opened up for public comment. The applicant/appellant shall remain at the speaker podium until such time as the City Council has no further questions for the applicant/appellant or City staff. d. The Presiding Officer shall open the public comment/testimonycomment and testimony portion of the public hearing.
e. Councilmembers should refrain from interrupting or posing questions to members of the public while they are addressing the City Council from the speaker’s podium. members of the public during their allotted time to speak, however the The Presiding Officer may, however, interject if the person speaking becomes disruptive to the proceedings or otherwise fails to comply with meeting decorum rules or if the person speaking is discussing issues unrelated to the business at hand. Councilmembers may also interject with motions to raise points of privilege (e.g., to advise that the Councilmember cannot hear the speaker or that there is some other condition of the proceedings that is disruptive or distracting).
f. After all members of the public have been given an opportunity to comment on the public hearing matter, the Presiding Officer will announce the closing of the public comment portion of the public hearing.
g. If the public hearing is a quasi judicial proceeding, the applicant or appellant whose matter is before the City Council shall be afforded the opportunity to respond to, and/or rebut, comments made by members of the public and to make any brief closing commentsrespond to questions posed by members of the public and/or rebut or provide clarification response to comments and other assertions made by members of the public.
h. Councilmembers may also the pose additional questions to City staff and/or applicants/appellants before proceeding to step (i) below. project applicants or appellants before it begins deliberations on the matter. i. The City Council shall then deliberate on the matter until such time as the City Council is ready to entertain a motion to close the public hearing and vote on the matter.
j. If the City Council wishes to receive additional information before taking action on the matter, the City Council may move to reopen the public hearing so that the City Council may receive additional information. The City Council may also move to continue the public hearing to an upcoming meeting date so that City staff may gather additional information requested by the City November 17, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 355 of 478 Procedural Manual – City Council of the City of San Fernando 13 Council or engage with the applicant/appellant on issues raised during the public hearing.
2.9 PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
When applicable law requires the conduct of a public hearing as part of the City Council’s consideration and approval of a matter, the City Council shall conduct a public hearing and comply with all statutorily prescribed meeting notice and hearing procedures. Such public hearings shall allow for public comment before action may be taken on the matter and such public comment shall be separate from the public comment afforded under the Public Statements portion(s) of the agenda. Written comments submitted before the start of the public hearing shall be distributed to the City Council members. The City Council reserves the right to conduct public hearings on other non-quasi-judicial or non-ministerial matters for which public hearings are not otherwise required provided the conduct of such hearing does not conflict with any other applicable laws or does not constitute a violation of a person's right to due process or equal protection under State or federal law. The following are typical items which require the holding of a public hearing by the City Council prior to formal action:
a. Abandonment of Streets
(Amendments to Fees and Areas of Benefit)
b. Amendments to the Zoning and Ordinances which are Site Specific c. Budget Adoption
d. Conditional Use Permit Appeals
e. Franchises, Granting of
f. General Plan Amendments
g. Grant/Fund Applications When Federal/State Regulations so Mandate h. Housing and Community Development Act Funds
i. Moratorium Extensions
j. Thoroughfare Improvements
k. Underground Utility Districts, Establishment of
I. Vehicle Code Enforcement on Private Streets
m. Zoning Map Changes
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Other typical items may come before the City Council from time to time, for which State or Federal laws require the holding of a public hearing. In addition, the City Council may call for a public hearing for other items.
2.10 NON-AGENDA ITEMS
No matters other than those appearing on the posted agenda shall be acted upon by the City Council except as permitted under the Brown Act. in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Ralph M. Brown Act, codified at Section 54950 et seq. of the California Government Code. Any request to place a matter of business on a future agenda must be made in accordance with paragraph b of Section 2.2.
A proposal to create an Ad Hoc Committee for a matter or topic not directly related to the City Council's consideration and deliberation of an agendized action item must be agendized at a future meeting date before final action to create the Ad Hoc committee and to appoint its members can be taken.
2.11 CONCLUDING A MEETING VS ADJOURING (CARRYING-OVER) A MEETING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54955. ADJOURNMENT
a. Closing a Meeting. To close any meeting of the City Council because all agendized business has been completed or otherwise addressed, the presiding officer shall ask the City Councilmembers present if there is any opposition to adjourning the meeting and if there is no such opposition, the presiding officer shall declare the meeting adjourned thereby closing the meeting. If there is opposition to ending the meeting, the presiding officer shall then move to adjourn (close) the meeting and if there is a second, the City Council shall vote on the motion to adjourn (close) the meeting.
b. If the City Council intends to adjourn (i.e., continue or carry-over) a meeting in the manner prescribed by Government Code Section 54955 to some date other than the next regular meeting date, the presiding officer shall ask the City Council members present if there is any opposition to adjourning the meeting to a specific date, time and location and if there is no such opposition, the presiding officer shall declare the meeting so adjourned and direct the City Clerk to satisfy all noticing requirements prescribed by Government Code Section 54955. If there is opposition to adjourning the meeting as proposed, the presiding officer shall then move to adjourn the meeting and if there is a second, the City Council shall vote on the motion to adjourn as originally proposed by the presiding officer. The presiding officer may also entrain motions prescribing alternatives.
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3. PRESIDING OFFICER
3.1 PRESIDING OFFICER
The Mayor shall be the Presiding Officer at all meetings of the City Council. In the absence of the Mayor, the Vice Mayor shall so preside. In the absence of both the Mayor and Vice Mayor, the City Council shall elect a temporary Presiding Officer to serve until the arrival of the Mayor or Vice Mayor or until adjournment.
3.2 CALL TO ORDER; LACK OF A QUORUM
a. The meeting of the City Council shall be called to order by the Mayor or if the Mayor is absent, the Vice Mayor. In the absence of both the Mayor and the Vice Mayor, the meeting shall be called to order by the City Clerk, whereupon the City Clerk shall immediately call for the selection of a temporary Presiding Officer. In the absence of a quorum of three (3) Councilmembers, the City Clerk shall call the meeting to order and declare the same adjourned to a stated day and hour. b. If, as of the posted start time of a meeting, less than a quorum of the City Council is present, those members present (or the City Clerk if no members are present) may (i) wait for a reasonable amount of time for a sufficient number of City Council members to arrive; and/or (ii) adjourn the meeting in the manner prescribed under Government Code Section 54955, including simply adjourning the meeting to the next regular meeting date. If, prior to the start time of a meeting, it is confirmed by the City Clerk that a quorum will not be achieved for the meeting, the City Clerk shall promptly post a notice of adjournment advising that the meeting has been cancelled for lack of a quorum. Such notice shall also specify whether the business of the cancelled meeting will simply be carried over to the next regular meeting date or whether such business will be carried over to an adjourned meeting within the meaning of Government Code Section 54955.
3.3 PARTICIPATION OF PRESIDING OFFICER
TAlthough the Presiding Officer is primarily responsible for the conduct of the meeting, ; however, he/she may move, second and debate from the Chair, subject only to such limitations of debate as are imposed on all Councilmembers, and shall not be deprived of any of the rights and privileges of a Councilmember by reason of being the Presiding Officer.
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The Presiding Officer may shall may verbally restate each motion or question question immediately prior to commencing deliberation on the motion/question or calling for the vote on the same to ensure that all voting members understand what is being moved. Following the vote, the Presiding Officer (or City Clerk) shall announce whether the motion passed or failed, question was carried or defeated, and may summarize the action taken by the City Council before proceeding to the next item of business.
3.5 SIGNING OF DOCUMENTS
The Mayor shall sign all ordinances, resolutions and other City Council-approved legal documents that must be signed by a mayor. Except where the authority to execute a contract or other legal instrument has been delegated to the City Manager or a City Department head by ordinance or other City Council action, the Mayor shall also sign contracts for the City. and contracts approved by the City Council. In the absence of the Mayor, the Vice Mayor shall sign all such documents as have been adopted and approved by the City Council. In the absence of the Mayor and Vice Mayor, the temporary Presiding Officer shall sign all such documents.
3.6 MAINTENANCE OF ORDER
The Presiding Officer with the assistance of the sergeant-of-arms is responsible for the maintenance of order and decorum at all times. No person shall be allowed to speak who has not first been recognized by the Presiding Officer. All questions and remarks should be addressed to the Presiding Officer.
3.7 DURATION OF MEETING
If a meeting exceeds four hours in duration, the Presiding Officer may call for a motion to adjourn all remaining items of business to (i) an adjourned meeting within the meaning of Government Code Section 54955;, (ii) a special meeting; or to (iii) the next regular meeting. For purposes of this section, the four-hour limit is inclusive of any special meeting, adjourned regular meeting or adjourned special meeting held immediately before or after a regular meeting
4. RULES, DECORUM, AND ORDER
4.1 POINTS OF ORDER
The Presiding Officer shall determine all Points of Order subject to the right of any Councilmember to appeal to the City Council. If an appeal is taken, the question shall be, “Shall the decision of the Presiding Officer be sustained?” in which event a majority vote shall govern and conclusively determine such question of order.
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4.2 DECORUM AND ORDER – COUNCILMEMBER
a. Councilmembers shall accord the utmost courtesy to each other, to City employees, and to the general public appearing before the City Council and shall refrain at all times from derogatory remarks.
b. Every Councilmember desiring to speak shall address the Presiding Officer and, upon recognition by the Presiding Officer, shall confine discussion to the question under debate.
c. Every Councilmember who has been recognized to speak by the Presiding Officer and who wishes to pose a desiring to question to the administrative staff should address questions through to the City Manager or City Attorney who shall be entitled to either answer the inquiry directly or to designate some member of the staff for that purpose.
d. A Councilmember, once recognized, shall not be interrupted while speaking, unless called to order by the Presiding Officer, or a Point of Order is raised by another Councilmember, or the speaker chooses to yield to questions from another Councilmember.
e. If a Councilmember is called to order while speaking, he/she shall cease speaking immediately until the question of order is determined; and if ruled out of order shall remain silent or shall alter his remarks so as to comply with rules of the City Council.
f. Any Councilmember may move to require the Presiding Officer to enforce the rules. A majority of the City Council shall require enforcement of the rules if the Presiding Officer has refused.
4.3 DECORUM AND ORDER – EMPLOYEES
Members of the Administrative staff and employees of the City shall observe the same rules of procedure and decorum applicable to members of the City Council.
The City Manager shall insure that all City employees observe such decorum. Any staff member, including the City Manager, desiring to address the City Council or members of the public shall first be recognized by the Presiding Officer. All remarks should be addressed to the Presiding Officer and not to any one individual Councilmember or public member.
4.4 DECORUM AND ORDER – PUBLIC
The City Council, elected by the public, must be free to discuss and address issues confronting the City in an orderly environment. Although Government Code Section 54954.3(c), prohibits the City Council from prohibiting public criticism of the policies, procedures, programs or services of the City, or of the acts or November 17, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 360 of 478 Procedural Manual – City Council of the City of San Fernando 18 omissions of the City Council, members of the public may not engage in behavior that is disruptive to the orderly conduct of the proceedings, including, but not limited to, conduct that (i) prevents other members of the public or the City Council from being heard when it is their turn to speak; (ii) prevents members of the audience from hearing or seeing the proceedings; and/or (iii) speaking off topic or speaking beyond the allotted speaking time limit. Members of the public may not threaten any person with physical harm or act in a manner that may reasonably be interpreted as an imminent threat of physical harm. Unrecognized remarks from the audience, clapping, stamping of feet, whistles, yells and similar demonstrations which do not permit the meeting to proceed in an orderly manner will not be allowed and will be considered out of order.
The City Council, elected by the public, must be free to discuss issues confronting the City in an orderly environment. Public members attending City Council meetings shall observe the same rules of order and decorum applicable to the City Council. Any person making impertinent derogatory or slanderous remarks or who becomes boisterous while addressing the City Council or while attending the City Council meeting may be removed from the room if the Presiding Officer so directs the sergeant-at-arms and such person may be barred from further audience before the City Council.
Unrecognized remarks from the audience, clapping, stamping of feet, whistles, yells and similar demonstrations which do not permit the meeting to proceed in an orderly manner shall not be permitted by the Presiding Officer, who may direct the sergeant at-arms to remove such offenders from the room if they do not cease upon request by the Presiding Officer. Aggravated cases shall be prosecuted by appropriate complaint signed by the Presiding Officer.
4.5 ENFORCEMENT OF DECORUM
The Chief of Police shall be ex -officioer sergeant-at-arms for of the City Council, but may delegate such duties to any one or more sworn police officers of the City as needed. He/she The sergeant-at-arms and those delegated sergeant-at-arms responsibilities shall carry out all orders and instructions given him by the Presiding Officer for the purpose of maintaining decorum in the City Council Chambers. Per Government Code Section 54957.95, the Presiding Officer may order the sergeant-of-arms to remove any person who persists with disruptive behavior following an initial warning and may also order the sergeant-of-arms to immediately remove anyone, without warning, who engages in behavior that constitutes a true threat of force within the meaning of Government Code Section 54957.95.
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4.6 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST PERSONAL INTEREST
i. State law prohibits Councilmembers from participating in certain governmental decisions that may come before the City Council when the governmental decision can have a material and reasonably foreseeable effect (good or bad) on an a financial interest of theCouncilmember and the effect is unique from the effect the decision will have on the public generally (California Political Reform Act, Government Code Section 81000 et seq. and See also the Common Law Conflict of Interest Doctrine which can have broader application). In other instances, a Councilmember’s interest in a contract that may come before City decision-makers for approval may prevent City decision makers from approving the contract at all, even if the interested Councilmember agrees to recuse himself/herself from voting on the contract (Government Code Section 1090). State law also prohibits Councilmembers from voting on certain matters before the City Council that affect the interests of campaign contributors (Government Code Section 84308). The preceding summary of laws is not exhaustive and the fact that an applicable law is not expressly referenced in these policies does relieve a Councilmember from complying with such laws.
ii. A conflicted Councilmember is not only prohibited from voting on the matter for which he/she has a conflict, the Councilmember must also refrain from participating in any pre-decisional planning, discussion, deliberation and/or strategizing on the matter with City staff and his/her City Council colleagues and refrain from efforts to influence City Council colleagues and others participating in the decision-making process.
iii. As the analysis of conflicts laws as applied to individual circumstances can be complex, nuanced and often fact-specific, Councilmembers are strongly encouraged to be alert to potential conflicts and consult with the City Attorney, the Fair Political Practices Commission or their own legal counsel whenever there is a concern about a conflict and well in advance of any City Council consideration of the matter. Failure to comply with State laws can expose a Councilmember to significant penalties and other legal liability, including criminal liability. iv. If a Councilmember has a disqualifying conflict of interest, he/she must recuse themselves from participating in the matter. In the context of a City Council meeting this means that the Councilmember must state the nature of the conflict on the records and step down from the dais, except in the case of matters to be approved on the Consent agenda. It is also noted that abstention from a matter is not the same as recusal because in abstaining the Councilmember remains on the November 17, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 362 of 478 Procedural Manual – City Council of the City of San Fernando 20 dais, is counted toward the quorum and is therefore deemed to be participating in the making of the decision.
No Councilmember disqualified from participation under State law or the City’s Conflict of Interest Code shall remain at the Council dais during the debate or vote on any such matter. The Councilmember shall publicly state the grounds for disqualification on the record and upon acceptance by the Presiding Officer shall leave the Council dais during the debate or vote on the issue.
4.7 LIMITATIONS OF DEBATE
No Councilmember should be allowed to speak more than once upon any one subject until every Councilmember choosing to speak has spoken. A Councilmember who does not have the floor may interject and address the Presiding Officer with the following: (a) Questions of Privilege (e.g., audience members cannot hear, issue with conditions in the chambers or member needs to excuse himself/herself); (b) Points of Information (e.g., to get simple brief clarification on procedures or simple clarifying information related to the business at hand); or (c) Points of Order (e.g., to enforce rules of decorum or to disagree with Presiding Officer’s application of procedures).
Merely asking a question, or making a suggestion, is not considered as speaking. (Robert’s Rules of Order)
4.8 DISSENTS AND PROTESTS
During that portion of the agenda entitled General City Council/Board Member Comments and Liaison Updates, Aany Councilmember shall have the right to express dissent from, or protest to, any action of the City Council and request that the reason be entered into the minutes. Councilmembers should refrain from voicing their dissent or protest when roll call on the matter is being taken, however, incidental to voting Yes, No or Abstain the Councilmember may preface their vote with a very brief, concise and succinct statement of their reasoning. .. (Robert’s Rules of Order)
4.9 PROCEDURES IN ABSENCE OF RULES
Where these policies are silent as to a matter of procedure, the Presiding Officer may refer to Robert’s Rules of Order for guidance in making a ruling, provided that the ruling may be overturned by majority vote of members present. The foregoing notwithstanding no procedures shall be followed that violate applicable State or federal law. In the absence of a rule to govern a point or procedure, Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern. (Suggested League of California Cities Procedure) November 17, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 363 of 478 Procedural Manual – City Council of the City of San Fernando 21
5. ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
5.1 MANNER OF ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
During the public comment portion of a regular meeting, members of the public may address the City Council on agenda items before consideration or on any subject matter within the City Council’s jurisdiction.
Members of the public must address the City Council from the speaker’s podium.
No member of the public shall begin speaking enter into any discussion without first being recognized by the Presiding Officer. (Robert’s Rules of Order). All remarks and questions shall be addressed to the City Council as a body and not to any individual Councilmember, City employee or member(s) of the audience.
Presiding Officer and not to any individual Councilmember, staff member or other person.
Any member of the public desiring to address the City Council shall present the City Clerk with a speaker’s card, stating his/her name. For purpose of To facilitate staff follow up, the speaker may also provide his/her address.
Members of the public that cannot attend the meeting may submit a letter or statement to include in the record, which must be received by the City Clerk’s Office no later than 12:00 pm on the day of the meeting to be provided to the City Council and made available for public review. The City Clerk will not read written comments. and the member of the public must be present to address the City Council. Public comment will not be accepted via telephone or video conference, or other medium of communication.
During a public hearing, all remarks shall be limited to the subject under consideration. For a special meeting, members of the public may only address the City Council concerning items any item listed on the agenda. before or during consideration. Unlike regular meetings, the City Council does not have to allow public comment on non-agenda matters.
From time to time as legally required, members of the public will be allowed to address the City Council remotely only to the limited extent required under remote participation rules and regulations set forth under Government Code Section 54953. Otherwise, members of the public who wish to address the City Council orally must be physically present in the chambers and must address the City Council from the speaker podium. The City shall have sole discretion as to the technological means most practical and feasible for allowing members of the public to participate remotely. All restrictions, limitations and rules applicable to members of the public who address the City Council in person shall apply to those addressing the City Council remotely. The foregoing notwithstanding, the City Council, on a case by case basis, reserves the right but does not assume the Commented [3]: Don't strike this out until it is discussed with the City Council
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5.2 TIME LIMITATION
Any member of the public public member addressing the City Council, whether during the Public Statement portions of the agenda or as part of a separate public hearing, shall limit his/her address to three (3) minutes. The Presiding Officer or majority of the City Counsel reserve the right to shorten speaker time as reasonable and appropriate because of the presence of a large number of people wishing to speak on a matter, the volume of business before the City Council or other similar circumstances. unless further time is granted by the Presiding Officer or majority of the City Council.
The Presiding Officer shall have the discretion but not the obligation to allow members of the public to comment on items appearing on the agenda under Administrative Reports and Consent Calendar sections of the agenda.
5.3 ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL AFTER MOTION IS MADE
After a motion has been made, no member of the public shall address the City Council without securing permission of the Presiding Officer or by a majority vote of the City Council. (Suggested League of California Cities Procedure)
5.4 WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE
The City Manager is authorized to receive and open all mail addressed to the City Council as a whole, and give it immediate attention to the end that all administrative business, not necessarily requiring City Council action, may be disposed of between City Council meetings. Any communication requiring City Council action will be reported to the City Council at its next regular meeting together with a report and recommendation of the City Manager. The City Manager is authorized to open mail addressed to individual Councilmembers, unless specifically requested otherwise from an individual member.
6. MOTIONS
6.1 POLICY OBJECTIVE PROCESSING OF MOTIONS
To ensure orderly, full and fair deliberation on matters for which City Council action is sought, the following rules shall govern the making, discussion and voting on motions during City Council meetings.
When a motion is made and seconded, it may be stated by the Presiding Officer before debate. A motion may be withdrawn by the mover without the consent of the Councilmember seconding it.
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6.2 OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS AND COMMENT BEFORE MOTIONS Councilmembers shall refrain from making motions on any agendized matter under consideration until the Presiding Officer (i) has recognized and given all members of the City Council an opportunity to ask questions and offer comment on the matter; and (ii) opens the floor for the making of motions. Once all members of the City Council have had an opportunity to ask questions and/or comment on a matter, the Presiding Officer will ask Councilmembers if they have any additional questions and/or comments. If there are no additional questions or comments the Presiding Officer will then open the floor for the making of motions.
6.3 MAKING OF MOTIONS.
All motions shall require a second in order to be voted upon. Before a motion is seconded, the Presiding Officer may recognize Councilmembers who wish to make points of order, privilege or inquiry. When a motion is made and seconded, the Presiding Officer shall state (i.e., recite the motion under consideration) before deliberation on the motion or voting.
6.4 WITHDRAWAL OF MOTIONS
A Councilmember may withdraw his/her motion at any time prior to a vote on the motion, without the concurrence of the Councilmember who seconded the motion. If the motion is withdrawn it is deemed removed from consideration and will not be voted on.
MOTIONS OUT OF ORDER
The Presiding Officer, or a majority of the City Council, may at any time permit a member to introduce an ordinance, resolution or motion presently on the agenda out of the regular agenda order. (Reference Sections 2.1) (Robert’s Rules of Order)
6.3 DIVISION OF MOTION
If a motion contains two or more divisible propositions, the Presiding Officer may, and upon request of a Councilmember shall (unless appealed by another Councilmember), divide the same into two separate motions. (Robert’s Rules of Order)
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6.4 PRECEDENCE OF MOTIONS
When a main motion is before the City Council, no other main motion shall be entertained except the following:
a. Adjourn
b. Fix Hour of Adjournment
c. Table
d. Previous Question
e. Amend
f. Postpone
(Robert’s Rules of Order).
6.5 MOTION TO ADJOURN (NOT DEBATABLE)
A motion to adjourn shall be in order at any time except as follows:
a. When repeated without intervening business or discussion, b. When made as an interruption of a Councilmember while speaking, c. When the previous question has been ordered, or
d. While a vote is being taken.
A motion to adjourn “to another time” (i.e., to an adjourned meeting) shall be undebatable and unamendable, except as to the time set. (Robert’s Rules of Order)
6.6 MOTION TO FIX HOUR OF ADJOURNMENT
A motion to specify a definite hour to which the subject meeting shall be adjourned is undebatable and unamendable, except as to the time set. (Robert’s Rules of Order)
6.7 MOTION TO TABLE
A motion to table shall be used to temporarily bypass the subject and shall preclude all amendments or debate of the subject under consideration. If the motion shall prevail, the matter may be “taken from the table” at any time prior to the end of the next meeting. (Robert’s Rules of Order) Commented [RP4]: Need to consider the borderline between what is considered a mere amendment to a motion v what constitutes a "competing" motion. At what point does an amendment become a competing motion?
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6.8 MOTION TO CALL FOR THE PREVIOUS QUESTION
Such a motion shall be used to close debate on the main motion and shall be undebatable. If the motion fails, debate shall be reopened if the motion passes, a vote shall be taken on the main motion. (Robert’s Rules of Order)
6.9 MOTION TO AMEND
A motion to amend shall be debatable only as to the amendment. An amendment modifying the intention of a motion shall be in order, but an amendment relating to a different matter shall not be in order. A substitute motion on the same subject shall be acceptable and voted first, then the main motion as amended. (Robert’s Rules of Order)
6.10 MOTION TO CONTINUE
Motions to continue to a definite time shall be amendable and debatable as to suitability of postponement and time set for postponement. (Robert’s Rules of Order)
6.11 GENERAL CONSENT
Unless otherwise required as noted in Section 7.2, the City Council may by general, unanimous or silent consent do business with less regard for formal motions.
Where there appears to be no objection, the formality of voting can be avoided by the Presiding Officer asking if there is any objection by any Councilmember to the proposed action, and, if there is none, the Presiding Officer shall announce the result. The action thus taken is by general consent of the City Council. (Robert’s Rules of Order)
7. VOTING
7.1 VOTING PROCEDURE
Motions shall be adopted by voice vote, roll call vote or by the general consent/“no objection” method, as described in Section 6.11. The results of the vote shall be entered in full in the minutes.
The order of a roll call vote shall be designated by the City Clerk, with the Mayor voting last.
Except as otherwise provided herein, the “no objection” method for expediting lengthy agendas may be used unless any Councilmember requests a voice or roll call vote. The approval of the motion in the minutes shall be reflected as a “no objection” vote or that the motion “carried passed unanimously”. (Robert’s Rules of Order)
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Motions requiring a 4/5ths affirmative vote shall should be announced by City staff prior to City Council consideration of the motion.
7.2 VOTING
Every ordinance, resolution or order for the payment of money requires three affirmative votes (with the exception of urgency ordinances, which require four affirmative votes). Any member may change his vote on any item before the next order of business. The votes shall be lost motions and may be reconsidered. (Robert’s Rules of Order)
7.3 [RESERVED] FAILURE TO VOTE
Every Councilmember should vote unless disqualified for cause.
Abstentions shall not be counted as a vote.
7.4 RECONSIDERATION
Any Councilmember who voted with the majority may move a reconsideration of any action, provided (i) the motion is made at the same meeting as the action to be reconsidered was taken; (ii) it is seconded; and (iii) the action to be reconsidered is one that may be lawfully reconsidered. In addition to the foregoing, where the action to be reconsidered was the main subject of a quasi-judicial proceeding (e.g., a land use appeal or entitlement application etc.), a motion for reconsideration may only be made if the applicant, appellant or other party whose interest was the subject of the proceeding is still present and is given an opportunity to address the City Council on the motion to reconsider and, if the motion to reconsider was successful, any alternative action taken by the City Council.
The motion for reconsideration may be seconded by any Councilmember. After a motion for reconsideration has once been acted upon, no other motion for reconsideration thereof shall be made without unanimous consent of the City Council. (Robert’s Rules of Order)
7.5 RESCISSION
Any Councilmember may make a motion to rescind (i.e., undo) a prior action of the City Council, provided (i) the motion is seconded and (ii) the action to be rescinded is one that may legally be rescinded. Any Councilmember may second the motion to rescind. A motion to rescind:
(a) Does not bring a matter back for further consideration or debate if adopted. It simply nullifies the prior action;
(b) Can be brought at anytime, subject to any legal limitations or restrictions on November 17, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 369 of 478 Procedural Manual – City Council of the City of San Fernando 27 the ability of the City Council to rescind a prior action; (a)(c) May be made by any Councilmember.
8. RESOLUTIONS
8.1 RESOLUTIONS PREPARED IN ADVANCE
Where a resolution has been prepared in advance, the procedure shall be:
staff/City Council report (if needed), discussion (if needed), motion, second, City Council votes, and results declared. All resolutions shall be read in full, unless the full reading is waived by unanimous consent of the City Council. Items of the Consent Calendar are automatically deemed to have the full reading waived by common consent. (Suggested League of California Cities Procedure)
8.2 RESOLUTIONS NOT PREPARED IN ADVANCE
Where a resolution has not been prepared in advance, the procedure shall be to instruct the City Attorney or City Manager to prepare a resolution for presentation at the next City Council meeting. (Suggested League of California Cities Procedure)
8.3 URGENCY RESOLUTIONS
In matters of urgency, a resolution may be presented verbally in motion form together with specific instructions for written preparation for later execution.
After the resolution has been verbally stated, the voting procedure for resolutions prepared in advance as stated in Section 8.1 shall be followed. Urgency resolutions shall be avoided except when absolutely necessary and shall be avoided entirely when resolutions are required by law or in improvements acts, zoning matters and force account work on public project. (Suggested League of California Cities Procedure)
9. ORDINANCES
9.1 INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING)
At the time of introduction, an ordinance shall be read in full, unless, after reading the title, reading is waived by unanimous consent of the City Council. The procedure for introduction of an ordinance shall be: reading of the title by the Presiding Officer or City staff member, motion to introduce first reading, second, discussion (if needed), City Council votes, and results declared. (Suggested League of California Cities Procedure)
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9.2 ADOPTION (SECOND READING)
With the sole exception of ordinances which take effect immediately (as outlined in the following sections), no ordinance shall be adopted by the City Council on the day of introduction, nor within five days thereafter, nor at any time other than a regular or adjourned meeting.
If the Ordinance was unanimously approved at the time of introduction, adoption (second reading) of the ordinance may be placed on the Consent Calendar with the recommendation that City Council waive full reading of the ordinance and adopt by title only. If it was not unanimously approved at the time of introduction, the ordinance shall be read in full unless, after reading the title, the full reading is waived by unanimous consent of City Council. Unless approved on the Consent Calendar, the procedure for adoption of an ordinance shall be: reading of the title by the Presiding Officer or City staff member, motion to pass, second reading and adoption of ordinance second, discussion, vote and result declared. (Suggested League of California Cities Procedure)
9.3 AMENDMENT FOLLOWING INTRODUCTION
In the event that an ordinance is altered after its introduction, a motion for an amended introduction shall be required. The ordinance shall not be considered for adoption until five days thereafter and not at any meeting other than a regular or adjourned meeting. The correction of typographical or clerical errors shall not constitute making an alteration within the meaning of this Section.
9.4 EFFECTIVE DATE
All ordinances, except as listed below, shall become effective 30 days after adoption, or upon such later date as may be designated in the ordinance. The following ordinances shall become effective immediately upon adoption:
a. Urgency Ordinances;
b. Ordinances calling, or otherwise relating to, an election; c. Ordinances relating to street improvement proceedings; d. Ordinances relating to taxes for the usual and current expenses of the City; or e. Ordinances covered by particular provisions of law prescribing the manner of their passage and adoption.
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9.5 PUBLISHING
It shall be the duty of the City Clerk to cause each ordinance to be published within 15 days after adoption with the names of those Councilmembers voting for and against the ordinance.
9.6 URGENCY ORDINANCES
Any ordinance declared by the City Council to be necessary as an urgency measure for preserving the public peace, health or safety, and containing a statement of the reasons for its urgency, may be introduced and adopted at the same meeting.
Such Ordinance must be passed by at least four affirmative votes.
10. MINUTES
10.1 PREPARATION OF MINUTES
It is the City Clerk’s responsibility to maintain the record (minutes) of City Council meetings. Minutes shall be approved by the City Council, to lend further weight to the accuracy and completeness of the record. The City Clerk shall have exclusive responsibility for preparation of the minutes and any directions for changes to conform with fact shall be made by action of the City Council.
The City Clerk shall keep “Action Minutes” in order to maintain a full and true record of all proceedings of the City Council. The minutes shall consist of a clear and concise statement of each and every City Council action including the motions made and the vote thereon. Reasons for making motions or voting, City Council debate and audience reaction are generally not included in the minutes. Such items may be included if considered to be particularly relevant or otherwise necessary by the City Clerk.
10.2 ABSENCE OF CITY CLERK
If the City Clerk is absent from a City Council meeting, the Deputy City Clerk shall act. Per Government Code Section 36804, Iif there is none, the Presiding Officer Mayor shall appoint one of the Councilmembers as City Clerk Pro Tem. (Government Code Section 36804)
11. REORGANIZATION
11.1 11.1 SELECTION OF MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 36801 “The City Council shall meet at the meeting at which the declaration of the election results for a general municipal election is made pursuant to Elections Code Sections 10262 and 10263 and, following the declaration of the election results and the installation of elected officials, choose one of its members as Mayor and one of its members as Mayor Commented [5]: This substitution does make sense from a practical standpoint, however, it should be noted that the statute that allows for this specifically references the Mayor as the appointer.
November 17, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 372 of 478 Procedural Manual – City Council of the City of San Fernando 30 Pro Tempore.” The terms of office of the Mayor of the City Council and Vice Mayor shall be for one year, or until their successors have been chosen. In those years in which a general municipal election is not held, the City Council shall choose a Mayor of the City Council and Vice Mayor at the first regular meeting in December. Annually, the City Council shall undertake a reorganization to choose one of its members serve as Mayor and another to serve Vice Mayor/Mayor Pro Tempore. The dates for undertaking the annual reorganization shall be as follows:
(a) In even numbered years, the City Council, as mandated by Government Code Section 36801, shall meet at the meeting at which the declaration of the election results for a general municipal election is made pursuant to Sections 10262 and 10263 of the Elections Code and, following the declaration of the election results and the installation of elected officials, choose one of its number as mayor, and one of its number as mayor pro tempore.
(b) In odd numbered years, the City Council shall meet at the first regular meeting date falling on or immediately followingthe one-year anniversary of the date of the prior year reorganization.
Nothing herein shall be deemed or construed to prohibit any person from serving any number of consecutive one-year terms as mayor or mayor pro tempore. in any office in this City.
The following procedure shall be used:
Election of Mayor:
a. City Clerk opens the nominations for the position of Mayor b. Nomination(s) is/are made for Mayor, and seconded
c. Hearing no objections, motion to close nominations
d. City Clerk conducts a roll call vote and each Councilmember announces their vote selection vote for Mayor from among the nominees.
e. The first nominee to receive at least 3 votes shall be the City Council appointee for Mayor. If no nominee receives 3 votes during the first round of voting, nominees receiving 1 vote or less will be removed from further consideration and successive rounds of voting from the remaining nominees will be conducted in the same manner until there is a nominee receiving at least 3 votes.
f. If after 5 rounds of voting no nominee succeeds in obtaining 3 or more votes, the City Council by majority vote may agree on some alternative means of selecting the Mayor from among the remaining nominees.
g. until a Mayor is elected by majority vote
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Election of Vice Mayor: (City Clerk to follow steps a-e above)
11.2 SELECTION OF CITY COUNCIL LIAISONS AND DELEGATES
After the procedure prescribed in Section 11.1 has been completed, the Mayor, with the consent of a majority of the City Council, may appoint new City Council liaisons/delegates to the various City Committees and Commissions, or as liaison/delegate to any other organization as may be appropriate. Nothing in this Section would prohibit the Mayor, with approval of a majority of the City Council from making changes or other appointments during any other time.
11.3 REORGANIZATION CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The reorganization meeting shall be limited to reorganization-related matters, the consent calendar matters, ordinance that require a second reading of a previously introduced ordinance, any matters the City Council has previously directed to be heard at the reorganization meeting, and any urgent matters identified by City staff that cannot reasonably be postponed to the next City Council meeting.
12. COMMITTEES
12.1 GENERAL
The Mayor may, subject to concurrence of a majority of the City Council: (a) designate standing and ad hoc committees (collectively “Committee”); and (b) make appointments to all committees.
Each standing committee shall consist of two (2) Councilmembers. An ad hoc committee may consist of either one or two Councilmembers.
12.2 PURPOSE
The primary purpose of each Committee is to provide a forum for the thorough vetting of matters within the committee’s subject matter jurisdiction, before they are presented to the City Council. A secondary purpose is to provide guidance to City staff on matters within the committee’s subject matter jurisdiction, enabling staff to obtain interim guidance as they develop and refine matters for presentation to the City Council. The objective is to eliminate, to the extent possible, those situations where the City Council is forced to deal with large and difficult issues at their meetings without any prior formal discussion or analytical input to guide staff’s work product.
November 17, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 374 of 478 Procedural Manual – City Council of the City of San Fernando 32 Ad hoc committees shall have a clear and definite scope and will be dissolved upon completion of the scope, unless otherwise extended by the City Council with a new scope. Ad hoc committees are less formal than standing committees and are therefore not subject to the requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act.
12.3 LIMITATIONS ON AUTHORITY
No committee may approve a contract or expenditure of funds.
No committee may provide any direction to City staff, the City Attorney, or consultants engaged by the City, except that a City Council standing committee may provide such direction at a duly noticed meeting of a standing committee, where such direction concerns a matter that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the standing committee, such direction does not conflict with the policies or direction established by the City Council, and where such direction will not result in an expenditure of resources in excess of the applicable amounts allocated in the approved annual budget.
12.4 APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS
All City Council standing committees shall comply with the requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act. All City Council standing committees shall comply with the procedures set forth in Sections 1 through 5, inclusive, of this Procedural Manual, to the extent reasonably practicable. In the event of any conflicts between the provisions of Sections 1 through 5 and the provisions of this Section 12, the latter shall control.
12.5 MEETING DATE AND TIME
By agreement of both members, each standing committee shall establish a time and place for regular meetings, as required by the Ralph M. Brown Act. In order to minimize the extra demands on City staff, and to maximize public participation, each standing committee shall, to the maximum extent possible, conduct its business at the regularly scheduled meeting.
12.6 QUORUM
Only one member of a committee must be present in order to establish a quorum.
The scheduling of meetings so as to facilitate the participation of both members of a two-person committee is strongly encouraged.
12.7 STAFFING
The City Manager shall appoint a staff member to be the primary staff liaison for each standing committee. The designated staff liaison shall coordinate all meetings of the standing committee, ensure that each meeting is recorded via audio-tape and cause the recorded audio-tape(s) to be delivered to the City Clerk November 17, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 375 of 478 Procedural Manual – City Council of the City of San Fernando 33 upon completion of the meeting. The recorded audio-tape(s) shall be retained by the City Clerk for the same period as recorded audiotapes of City Council meetings.
The designated staff liaison shall work with the City Manager to ensure that the appropriate staff member(s) attend the meetings of the standing committee, and that the direction provided by the standing committee is carried out.
12.8 AGENDAS
The agenda for all regular meetings of a standing committee, with all background staff reports, shall be available to the public at the meeting and 72 hours in advance of the regular meeting (24 hours in advance of a special meeting) at the City Clerk’s office. The Agenda may be amended in accordance with State law, prior to any meeting.
When the City Council desires to have an item placed on an agenda for an upcoming meeting of a standing committee, the City Council shall provide the designated staff liaison with that directive at a meeting of the City Council. At that time, the City Council may also charge the designated staff liaison with the responsibly for conducting preliminary research and collecting/preparing any written materials that may aid the Committee in its discussion of the matter.
12.9 REPORT ON ACTIVITIES OF STANDING COMMITTEES
The agendas for City Council meetings shall include a section entitled Standing Committee Updates. The Committee Chair is responsible for making a brief report on the activities of the committee to the full City Council. If there is nothing to report, then “Nothing to Report” is an acceptable comment.
All written materials presented to a standing committee are public records, and shall be maintained as directed by the City Clerk.
13. PROCEDURE FOR FILLING CITY COUNCIL VACANCIES
13.1 If a vacancy occurs to any City Council seat, the vacancy may be filled by appointment or by special election in compliance with Government Code Section 36512(b). The filling of vacancies by appointment shall be subject to the restrictions of Government Code section 36512(d)(1) which prohibits the filling of a vacancy by appointment if the appointment would result in a majority of the members serving on the City Council being appointees.
13.2 If the City Council elects to fill a vacancy to a City Council seat by appointment, any appointment shall be made in subject to the following procedures:
a. At a regular or special meeting of the City Council, the City Council shall direct the City Clerk to make an application available, at the earliest possible date and time, for individuals interested in being appointed to the vacant City November 17, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 376 of 478 Procedural Manual – City Council of the City of San Fernando 34 Council seat, and establish a reasonable due date for the applications. b. At a regular or special meeting of the City Council, the City Council will allow all applicants to address the City Council for the purpose of stating their experience and qualifications for being granted the appointment. The City Council shall determine the uniform amount of time candidates will receive to address the City Council.
c. Following the presentations by potential appointees, the City Council will receive comment from interested members of the public.
d. Following public comment, the City Council may commence deliberation on one of the following options:
i. Make an appointment to fill the vacant City Council position and direct the City Clerk to administer the Oath of Office; or ii. Defer making an appointment until Councilmembers have had additional time to consider the applicants, and a further opportunity should they wish to interview the finalists one-on-one. e. As provided under Government Code Section 36512, if the City Council does not fill the vacancy by appointment within 60 days from the date of the vacancy or fails to call an election within 60 days from the date of the vacancy, the vacant seat shall automatically be filled by election as provided under Government Code section 36512 and other applicable laws.
14. PRIORITY GOAL SETTING MEETING
14.1 The City Council shall hold a special study session every year during the budget process to set priorities and goals for the subsequent fiscal year. The purpose of setting goals and priorities is to provide the City Manager with guidance for allocating funds in the City Manager’s Proposed Budget. a. City Council goals articulate city-wide long-term strategic goals and objectives that the organization strives to achieve over the next three to five years. Goals tend to remain relatively stable over time.
b. Priorities are specific short-term items that are reasonably achievable in the upcoming fiscal year. Priorities typically fit within city-wide goals but provide more specific focus for the upcoming fiscal year.
14.2 When setting goals and priorities, City Council shall take into consideration staff resources available to accomplish said goals and priorities. The goals and priorities should be reviewed semi-annually (i.e., twice a year) with the City Manager and updated to reflect goals and priorities that are reasonably attainable given limited November 17, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 377 of 478 Procedural Manual – City Council of the City of San Fernando 35 staff resources.
15. OFFICIAL LETTERHEAD AND OTHER STATIONERY USE POLICIES
15.1 AUTHORIZED USE OF LETTERHEAD
Official City letterhead or any other official Stationery of the City must be used with care to avoid misunderstandings, including but not limited to, misrepresentations of official City Council-approved policies or actions. When authorized or otherwise directed by a majority of the City Council at a duly noticed meeting of the City Council, official City letterhead and/or other official Stationery may be used by members of the City Council to communicate official City Councilapproved action or policy. Without the prior approval of the City Council but subject to the restrictions and requirements of this Section below and Section
15.3, an individual Councilmember may use official City letterhead and/or other official Stationary for the following purposes, provided the Councilmember makes clear in the correspondence that he or she is communicating in his or her individual capacity and not on behalf of the City or the City Council as a body: (i) to acknowledge the receipt of communications submitted to the Councilmember by members of the public; (ii) to offer simple congratulations or appreciation to members of the public for their civic involvement or personal achievements which reflect positively on the San Fernando community; (iii) to offer simple condolences and/or best wishes to members of the public who have endured personal hardship or loss; (iv) to respond to inquires by members of the public seeking publicly available and non-privileged information about City programs or services; or (v) to request information from other public agencies or non-City organizations; or (vi) to express personal support for legislation or other public policies or initiatives, provide it is made clear by the Councilmember that the Councilmember is expressing such support in his or her individual capacity and not on behalf of the City Council as a body.
15.2 UNAUTHORIZED USE OF OFFICIAL LETTERHEAD OR OTHER OFFICIAL STATIONERY In addition to any other prohibition set forth under this Chapter, elsewhere in this Manual, under the San Fernando Municipal Code or State law or Federal law, no member of the City Council communicating with any other person or entity through the medium of official City letterhead or other official Stationery of the City, may represent that he or she is communicating or otherwise acting in a representative capacity for the City Council or the City or communicating a position or opinion in the name of the City Council or the City unless the City Council has been expressly authorized to do so by a majority of the City Council at a duly noticed meeting of the City Council. The City Council reserves the right to request that any communications using City letterhead or other City Stationery which are issued in the name of the City Council or the City must be reviewed and vetted by the City Council as a body at a duly noticed meeting of the City Council November 17, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 378 of 478 Procedural Manual – City Council of the City of San Fernando 36 before the communication is disseminated. Under no circumstances may City letterhead or other official Stationary be used in any manner that (i) would constitute a violation of Government Code Section 8314, Government Code Section 82041.5 or any other applicable statute or regulation governing the use of public resources; or (ii) that discloses confidential or privileged information that a Councilmember has acquired in his or her official capacity as a member of the City Council where such disclosure may only be made with the consent of the City Council acting as a body and such consent has not been formally granted by the City Council acting as body.
15.3 PREPARATION OF COMMUNICATIONS USING OFFICIAL LETTERHEAD OR OTHER
OFFICIAL STATIONERY
It shall be the official policy of the City to have all City Councilmember communications using official City letterhead or other official Stationery prepared by secretarial staff of the City Manager’s office, with prior verbal or written notice by the requesting Councilmember to the City Manager. City secretarial staff may not commence the drafting of such communications until the City Manager has confirmed either verbally or in writing that the City Manager has been notified of a Councilmember’s request to communicate using official City letterhead or other official Stationery of the City. The City Manager reserves the right to review all such communications before they are disseminated to verify compliance with these policies and the City Manager further reserves the right to seek input and direction from the City Council at a duly noticed meeting of the City Council before authorizing staff to disseminate any such communications. Councilmembers shall not receive personalized official letterhead or Stationery nor shall Councilmembers be entitled to maintain their own stock of letterhead or Stationery or maintain electronic templates of such Stationery. The rights and duties of the City Manager under this Chapter shall be delegated to the person who has been formally designated by the City Manager or a majority of the City Council to act in place of the City Manager during any period time in which the City Manager is on vacation, on extended leave or is otherwise physically unable to discharge his or her duties at the time the request is made.
15.4 COUNTERFEIT LETTERHEAD OR STATIONERY
Except as may otherwise be allowed under City Council Resolution No. 6904 approved May 5, 2003, no member of the City Council may affix the City seal or any other City logo on any personal letterhead, Stationery or any other written document, whether or not such letterhead, Stationery or document is transmitted in paper form or electronically. All such written communications improperly bearing the City seal or any other City logo shall be deemed unauthorized and counterfeit.
Commented [6]: Must verify if this Resolution is still active and if yes whether it must be updated.
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15.5 DEFINITIONS
a. “City seal” shall have the same meaning as set
forth under Section 1-13 of the San Fernando
Municipal Code as the same may be amended
from time to time. The City seal as described
under Section 1-13 appears as follows:
b. “City logo(s)” shall have the same meaning as
set forth under Section 1-13 of the San Fernado
Municipal Code as the same may be amended
from time to time. City logos as described
include the following depictions:
shall mean and include all logos or designs used
for purposes of symbolically representing the
authority of the City of San Fernando and the
capacity of its officers, employees and agents
as representatives of the City of San Fernando.
City logos include, but are not limited to this
image:
16. STATEMENTS OF ECONOMIC INTEREST
16.1 FORM 700 STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS OVERVIEW
One of the main laws designed to prevent self-dealing in governmental decisionmaking is the Political Reform Act of 1974 (the PRA). The PRA is codified under the California Government Code. The PRA requires that most state and local government officials disclose their personal income and assets, as well as disqualify themselves from participating in certain governmental decisions that may impact their personal economic interests. As required under the PRA, local elected officials must annually disclose their economic interests through a form November 17, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 380 of 478 Procedural Manual – City Council of the City of San Fernando 38 referred to as the Form 700 – Statement of Economic Interests (the Form 700).
The Form 700 is filed annually with the City Clerk. Any member of the public is permitted to inspect and copy a Form 700 during normal business hours.
Members of the City Council and the Planning and Preservation Commission shall be mindful of PRA requirements to complete an annual Form 700 and to complete the same upon assuming and departing from public office also as required under the PRA.
16.2 FILING OF FORM 700
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 1170 signed by the Governor on September 6, 2024, effective January 1, 2025, Statements of Economic Interests (Form 700) filed by a Councilmembers must be filed electronically with the FPPC using the FPPC’s electronic filing system. The FPPC is the filing officer for Councilmembers.
Councilmembers should consult with the City Clerk and the FPPC regarding applicable filing deadlines. For questions regarding e-filing or login ID and password, Councilmembers may email [email protected]. For specific questions about reporting requirements, Councilmembers should contact the FPPC at [email protected] or 1-866-ASK-FPPC.
TIMELY SUBMISSION OF ANNUAL STATEMENTS OF ECONOMIC INTEREST The City Clerk notifies those required to file a Form 700 of the precise filing deadline. Under State law, annual Form 700’s are due by or before April 1st of each year or such other date as the Fair Political Practices Commission may prescribe by regulation for local elected officials. The Form 700 must also be filed within thirty (30) days of assuming or leaving office. Irrespective of notice provided by the City Clerk or any other City official or employee, it is the individual responsibility of each member of each City Council and each member of the Planning and Preservation Commission to keep themselves aware of filing deadlines and to file a Form 700 by or before the November 17, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 381 of 478 Procedural Manual – City Council of the City of San Fernando 39 prescribed deadline.
16.3 REVIEW BY CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY
The City Clerk, as the City’s filing officer for the submission of Form 700’s, shall perform those duties set forth under Government Code Section 81010 and such other tasks, duties and responsibilities as may be prescribed by the Fair Political Practices Commission. Upon request made by a City Councilmember or member of the Planning and Preservation Commission, the City Attorney shall also conduct a facial review of the requesting filer’s Form 700. The City Attorney shall be given a minimum of ten (10) calendar days to complete its review.
A facial review consists of reviewing statements for the following items: (a) the cover sheet includes the name and address of the filer, the period covered and the type of statement; (b) the summary page is completed and the required schedules are attached; (c) all information is legible and readable reproductions of the statement can be made; and (d) the verification is complete. Neither the City Clerk nor the City Attorney are responsible for verifying the truth of representations made by a filer in their Form 700 nor are they under any duty to perform any sort of investigation or inquiry as to the truth or accuracy of such representations or whether a filer has fully identified all disclosable interests. The filer shall be solely and exclusively responsible for any errors or omissions in the filer’s Form 700, notwithstanding review by the City Clerk or the City Attorney.
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AGENDA REPORT
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1202 WWW.SFCITY.ORG REVIEW: ☒ City Clerk ☒ Director Admin. Services ☒ City Manager □ Finance
To: Mayor Mary Mendoza and Councilmembers
From: Kanika Kith, City Manager
By: Will Pettener, Assistant to the City Manager
Date: November 17, 2025
Subject: Receive Information on the Feasibility of Implementing a Municipal Identification Card Program
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
a. Receive information on the feasibility of implementing a Municipal Identification (ID) Card program; and
b. Provide direction to staff, as necessary.
BACKGROUND:
1. On June 16, 2025, the City Council directed staff to study the feasibility of implementing a “Municipal ID Card” program and return to a future meeting with more information on the history of other cities implementation and options for how the City could implement a similar program. Staff requested additional time to study and prepare the feasibility report to focus efforts on implementing other more immediate potential solutions to address food insecurity and financial hardship.
2. On July 7, 2025, the City Council approved several programming items related to immigrant-related assistance and community resources to establish the San Fernando Together initiative. Services have included providing one-time financial assistance grants, food and grocery distribution, connecting households with supportive services, waiver of late fees for business licenses, and bringing the Mexican Consulate on Wheels program to San Fernando.
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ANALYSIS:
A municipal ID card is a government-issued identification provided by a city or local jurisdiction to residents, regardless of immigration status, housing situation, or other barriers that may prevent access to state or federal IDs. These cards typically serve as proof of identity and residency within the municipality and can be used to access local services, interact with law enforcement, and open accounts with certain institutions.
While large cities such as New York and Detroit operate municipal ID programs, they have also faced significant delivery, cost, and operational challenges, including delayed launches and temporary shutdowns. In California, only three cities (San Francisco, Oakland, and Richmond) offer municipal ID cards, and all are significantly larger and better resourced than the City of San Fernando.
City Launch Date Population Weblink
San Francisco 2009 827,526 SF City ID Weblink
Oakland 2013 440,646 Oakland City ID Weblink
Richmond 2014 116,448 Richmond City ID Weblink
The City of Los Angeles approved a municipal ID card program in 2012, modeled after Oakland’s system. However, due to financial and administrative barriers including vendor selection and cost concerns, the City of LA never fully implemented program.
Requirements of a Municipal ID Program
Implementing a municipal ID program in San Fernando would require substantial resources. The City would need card-printing equipment, specialized software, cameras, and dedicated staff to manage the program. Estimated startup costs for the first two years are $400,000–$500,000, including two full-time staff. Ongoing annual costs for one full-time position, equipment maintenance, and operations are estimated at $100,000–$150,000.
Municipal ID programs are designed to be inclusive, requiring proof of identity and residency.
Accepted documents typically include passports, consular IDs, school records, birth certificates, utility bills, lease agreements, and bank statements. Programs often allow youth applicants (with consent) and offer fee waivers for seniors, low-income residents, and individuals experiencing homelessness.
The application process generally requires an in-person appointment where documents are reviewed, a photo is taken, and the card is issued. This process requires a private office for document review and photo capture, as well as a designated waiting area. Due to limited space at City Hall and other facilities, identifying and outfitting an appropriate service location would be difficult.
Programs also require strong privacy protections, bilingual support, ADA accommodations, and outreach through community partners.
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After reviewing feasibility, staff identified significant administrative, spatial, and long-term cost considerations. Resource limitations, data privacy requirements, dedicated staffing needs, and facility constraints all present challenges to successful implementation.
Alternatively, the City could contract with a third-party vendor to operate the program.
However, no small cities in the region (under 100,000 population) currently use this model, making vendor availability and costs difficult to project. A Request for Proposals would be necessary to explore this option.
Existing County and State Options
Residents currently have access to identification alternatives that support many of the same needs as a municipal ID program:
• County Library Card serves as identification for accessing County library services and certain community programs,
• LA Metro TAP Card with Photo ID provides verification for discounted transit fares. • California ID Cards for All (AB 1766) will allow all Californians, regardless of immigration status, to obtain a standard California ID card from the DMV by 2027. While not a REAL ID, this card is widely accepted for state and local services, including housing, healthcare, banking, and municipal programs.
These options offer broader utility, stronger legal recognition, and significantly lower cost than creating a new municipal ID program. San Fernando residents can rely on these County and State services to meet identification needs without requiring the City to establish a separate system.
BUDGET IMPACT:
There are no impacts to the budget at this time to receive and file this report.
CONCLUSION:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the information report on the feasibility of implementing a Municipal ID Card program; and provide direction to staff, as necessary.
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AGENDA REPORT
REVIEW: ☒ City Clerk ☒ Director of Admin. Services ☒ City Manager COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1227 WWW.SFCITY.ORG To: Mayor Mary Mendoza and Councilmembers
From: Kanika Kith, City Manager
By: Ron Garcia, Interim Director of Community Development
Date: November 17, 2025
Subject: Discussion and Consideration to Transition the Downtown Master Plan to a Targeted Implementation Phase and Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a Fourth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Dudek Consulting Group to Amend the Scope of Work
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
a. Approve the Transition of the Downtown Master Plan to a Targeted Implementation Phase by preparing an Opportunity Site Analysis; and
b. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a Fourth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Dudek Consulting Group to amend the scope of work (Attachment “A”) to transition the Downtown Master Plan effort to a Targeted Implementation Phase.
BACKGROUND:
1. On June 9, 2022, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to qualified consultants to prepare a Downtown Master Plan, which included a Downtown Vision that will serve as a critical and important guide for future development concerning change in Downtown San Fernando with an initial budget of $50,000.
2. On July 19, 2022, seven (7) proposals were received from: The Arroyo Group, Dudek Consulting Group, RRM Design Group, HDL, Infrastructure Engineering, Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative (LANI), and SWA Group.
3. On September 6, 2022, the City Council approved an additional $250,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the preparation of a Downtown Master Plan for a total of $300,000 including the first round of budget allocation of $50,000.
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4. On January 3, 2023, the City Council created the Economic Development/Downtown Master Plan Ad Hoc Committee consisting of Councilmember Cindy Montañez and Councilmember Mary Solorio to work with staff to move the City’s economic development efforts forward.
5. On February 5, 2023, the Economic Development/Downtown Master Plan Ad Hoc Committee reviewed submitted proposals for the Downtown Master Plan and developed recommendations to City Council for selection of a consultant and an outreach plan for the Downtown Master Plan.
6. On April 17, 2023, the City Council approved Contract No. 2147, a Professional Services Agreement with Dudek in an amount not-to-exceed $313,975, for preparation of the Downtown Master Plan.
7. On July 17, 2023, the City Council approved a Community Outreach and Engagement Plan for the Downtown Master Plan (Attachment “B”) that included the formation of a Community Advisory Committee. The approved Community Outreach and Engagement Plan changed the Scope of Work and reduced the total cost for the Downtown Master Plan to $297,675.
8. On October 2, 2023, the City Council discussed the formation of the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for the Downtown Master Plan, agreeing to allow each Councilmember to recommend up to two (2) nominees for inclusion in the CAC.
9. On March 11, 2024, the Economic Development/Downtown Master Plan Ad Hoc Committee received a presentation from staff and consultant team on the Downtown Master Plan (DTMP) and outreach and engagement methodology.
10. On April 11, 2024, the first CAC meeting was held with 14 appointed community members, representing residents, property/business owners, developers, and local community/ neighborhood-based organizations.
11. On April 27, 2024, a community outreach event (“Walking Workshop”) was held at the Civic Center Parking Lot located at the corner of Maclay Ave. and First St., which consisted of a 1-mile walking tour throughout the downtown, and gathered input from approximately 40 participants.
12. On September 16, 2024, the City Council and Planning and Preservation Commission (Commission) held a joint meeting to discuss existing conditions analysis and outreach findings from Phase 1 of the Downtown Master Plan, and to provide input for Phase 2. Input from the Commission and City Council consisted of the following: the need for additional time to review the information presented, creating a San Fernando identity, supporting existing local businesses, creating open space opportunities, and addressing parking concerns. The discussion was continued to October 7, 2024.
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13. On October 7, 2024, a continued joint Public Hearing was held by the City Council and the Commission to continue discussing Phase 1 of the Downtown Master Plan; however, the item was not discussed and the public hearing was continued to a date uncertain.
14. On June 11, 2025, the Economic Development/Downtown Master Plan Ad Hoc Committee received a presentation from staff and the consultant to discuss options for next steps on the Downtown Master Plan. The Ad Hoc Committee supported the proposal to transition the Downtown Master Plan to a targeted implementation phase, which involves conducting an Opportunity Site Analysis to explore potential development on City owned property within the downtown area.
ANALYSIS:
The Downtown Master Plan serves as a comprehensive guide that outlines a community’s long-term vision for the downtown. It provides a platform for residents, business and property owners, local organizations, and other stakeholders to share ideas and help shape the future of a downtown. Through a collaborative effort, the community defines goals and priorities for economic growth, public spaces, mobility, and design, setting the foundation for a vibrant, connected, and thriving downtown.
Since June 2023, the City has been working on the preparation of a Downtown Master Plan intended to establish a comprehensive vision to guide future growth and investment in Downtown San Fernando. Since the last joint meeting of the City Council and the Commission held on October 7, 2024, staff and the City’s consultant have continued to evaluate progress made to date and to discuss potential next steps.
On June 11, 2025, the Economic Development/Downtown Master Plan Ad Hoc Committee convened to review several potential options for moving forward. A summary of the options discussed is provided below:
Option 1 – Opportunity Site Analysis for City-Owned Parking Lot • Initiate an internal technical study focused exclusively on evaluating the development potential of City-owned parking lots and identifying opportunities for potential public-private partnerships.
• Assess feasibility, infrastructure needs, and consistency with existing zoning regulations. • Conduct a Hotel Feasibility Analysis
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