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AGENDA REPORT
REVIEW: ☒ City Clerk ☒ Director of Admin. Services ☒ City Manager CITY COUNCIL 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1201 WWW.SANFERNANDO.GOV To: Mayor Joel Fajardo and Councilmembers
From: Councilmember Patty Lopez
Date: January 20, 2026
Subject: Discussion Regarding a Citywide Business Survey – Priorities, Needs, and City Resources
RECOMMENDATION:
I have placed this on the agenda (Attachment “A”) for City Council discussion to provide staff with direction to develop a comprehensive business survey, including questions focused on immediate priorities, long-term goals, and needed City resources. Staff shall identify appropriate distribution methods, timelines, and outreach strategies to ensure broad participation, and report back to the City Council with survey results, key findings, and recommended next steps for consideration.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
See Attachment “A” that was submitted to request to agendize this item for the January 20, 2026 City Council Meeting.
BUDGET IMPACT:
There is no impact to the budget by discussing this item. Additional future costs to be determined based on City Council direction.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Request to Agendize an Item for City Council Discussion/Consideration January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 429 of 438 Patty Lopez Councilwoman
Citywide Business Survey – Priorities, Needs, and City Resources Discuss and consider the development and distribution of a citywide survey to all local businesses to identify their priorities, short- and long-term needs, and recommendations for programs or initiatives they would like the City to implement in the coming months and years. The survey will also assess what resources, support, and services businesses need from the City to strengthen economic development and business retention.
Direct staff to develop a comprehensive business survey, including questions focused on immediate priorities, long-term goals, and needed City resources. Staff shall identify appropriate distribution methods, timelines, and outreach strategies to ensure broad participation, and report back to the City Council with survey results, key findings, and recommended next steps for consideration.
ATTACHMENT "A"
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AGENDA REPORT
REVIEW: ☒ City Clerk ☒ Director of Admin. Services ☒ City Manager CITY COUNCIL 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1201 WWW.SANFERNANDO.GOV To: Mayor Joel Fajardo and Councilmembers
From: Councilmember Patty Lopez
Date: January 20, 2026
Subject: Discussion and Consideration Regarding Office 133 Use and Design RECOMMENDATION:
I have placed this on the agenda (Attachment “A”) for City Council discussion to provide staff with direction regarding the feasibility, design options, estimated costs, and implementation timeline for the designation and enhancement of Office 133, and return to the City Council with findings and recommendations.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
See Attachment “A” that was submitted to request to agendize this item for the January 20, 2026 City Council Meeting.
BUDGET IMPACT:
There is no impact to the budget by discussing this item. Additional future costs to be determined based on City Council direction.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Request to Agendize an Item for City Council Discussion/Consideration January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 433 of 438 Patty Lopez Councilwoman
Discussion and Consideration of Office 133 Use and Design Discuss and consider designating Office 133 as a shared office space for use by all City Council members. The proposal includes enhancing the office with appropriate signage identifying the space, displaying photographs of the Mayor and City Council members consistent with the City Hall entrance, and incorporating city maps and historical photographs that reflect the City’s history, vision, and community identity.
Provide information and recommendations regarding the feasibility, design options, estimated costs, and implementation timeline for the designation and enhancement of Office 133, and return to the City Council with findings and recommendations.
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ATTACHMENT "A"
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AGENDA REPORT
REVIEW: ☒ City Clerk ☒ Director of Admin. Services ☒ City Manager CITY COUNCIL 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1201 WWW.SANFERNANDO.GOV To: Mayor Joel Fajardo and Councilmembers
From: Councilmember Patty Lopez
Date: January 20, 2026
Subject: Discussion Regarding Parking Enforcement – Process for Citizen Complaints Regarding Parking Signage
RECOMMENDATION:
I have placed this on the agenda (Attachment “A”) for City Council discussion to provide staff with direction to provide a detailed overview of the existing procedures for handling citizen complaints related to parking signage, including green curb signs. Staff is directed to clarify departmental responsibilities, response timelines, criteria for enforcement when signage is questioned, and any corrective actions taken prior to issuing citations. Staff shall report back to the City Council with findings and recommendations, including any proposed improvements to ensure consistency, transparency, and due process.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
See Attachment “A” that was submitted to request to agendize this item for the January 20, 2026 City Council Meeting.
BUDGET IMPACT:
There is no impact to the budget by discussing this item. Additional future costs to be determined based on City Council direction.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Request to Agendize an Item for City Council Discussion/Consideration January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 437 of 438 Patty Lopez Councilwoman
Parking Enforcement – Process for Citizen Complaints Regarding Parking Signage Discuss and consider the current Parking Enforcement process when a citizen submits a complaint regarding missing, unclear, or non-compliant parking signs, including green curb signs. The discussion should include how complaints are received, reviewed, investigated, and resolved, and how enforcement actions are coordinated when signage issues are identified.
Provide a detailed overview of the existing procedures for handling citizen complaints related to parking signage, including green curb signs. Staff is directed to clarify departmental responsibilities, response timelines, criteria for enforcement when signage is questioned, and any corrective actions taken prior to issuing citations. Staff shall report back to the City Council with findings and recommendations, including any proposed improvements to ensure consistency, transparency, and due process.
ATTACHMENT "A"
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