Staff Contact Kanika Kith, City Manager
M AYOR JOEL F AJARDO
VICE M AYOR VICTORIA G ARCIA
C OUNCILMEMBER M ARY M ENDOZA
C OUNCILMEMBER M ARY SOLORIO
C OUNCILMEMBER PATTY L OPEZ
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C ITY OF SAN F ERNANDO
C ITY C OUNCIL
M EETING AGENDA
SPECIAL M EETING – 5:00 PM
R EGULAR M EETING – 6:00 PM
T UES DAY , JANUARY 20 , 2026
C ITY H ALL C OUNCIL C HAMBERS
117 M ACNEIL S TREET
SAN F ERNANDO , C A 91340
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SPECIAL MEETING - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OPTIONS
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SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON
Members of the public may provide comments in person in the City Council Chambers during the Public Comments section of the Agenda by submitting a comment card to the City Clerk.
SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT VIA EMAIL
Members of the public may submit comments by email to [email protected] no later than 12:00 p.m. the day of the meeting, to ensure distribution to the City Council prior to consideration of the agenda. Comments received via email will be distributed to the City Council and made part of the official public record of the meeting.
CALL-IN TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT LIVE DURING THE SPECIAL MEETING Members of the public may call-in at 5:00 p.m.. Comments will be heard in the order received, and limited to three minutes. If necessary, the call-in period may be extended by the Mayor. Note: This is audio only and no video.
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Meeting ID: 852 3763 3366
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CALL TO ORDER - SPECIAL MEETING 5:00 P.M. (CLOSED SESSION)
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA (CLOSED SESSION)
PUBLIC STATEMENTS FOR SPECIAL MEETING (CLOSED SESSION)
There will be a three (3) minute limitation for each member of the audience who wishes to make comments relating to City Business. Anyone wishing to speak, please fill out the blue form located at the Council Chambers entrance and submit it to the City Clerk. When addressing the City Council, please speak into the microphone and voluntarily state your name and address.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
A) CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(2) AND 54956.9(E)(1) - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
One (1) matter
RECONVENE FROM SPECIAL MEETING AND REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
REGULAR MEETING - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OPTIONS
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SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON
Members of the public may provide comments in person in the City Council Chambers during the Public Comments section of the Agenda by submitting a comment card to the City Clerk.
SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT VIA EMAIL
Members of the public may submit comments by email to [email protected] no later than 12:00 p.m. the day of the meeting, to ensure distribution to the City Council prior to consideration of the agenda. Comments received via email will be distributed to the City Council and made part of the official public record of the meeting.
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CALL-IN TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT LIVE DURING THE REGULAR MEETING Members of the public may call-in between 6:00 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. Comments will be heard in the order received, and limited to three minutes. If necessary, the call-in period may be extended by the Mayor. Note: This is audio only and no video.
Call-in Telephone Number: (669) 900-6833
Meeting ID: 833 6022 0211
Passcode: 924965
When connecting to the Zoom meeting to speak, you will be placed in a virtual “waiting area,” with your audio disabled. When it is your turn to speak, you will be identified by announcing the last four digits of your telephone number. To unmute press *6 on your phone and begin your comment.
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. (OPEN SESSION)
ROLL CALL
TELECONFERENCING REQUESTS/DISCLOSURE
Recommend consideration of requests received for remote teleconference meeting participation made by members of the City’s legislative bodies, as permitted under the provisions of Assembly Bill (AB) 2449, Government Code Section 54953, and the City of San Fernando adopted Resolution No. 8215, effective March 1, 2023.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by City Clerk Julia Fritz
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Recommend that the City Council approve the agenda as presented and move that all ordinances presented tonight be read in title only as authorized under Government Code Section 36934.
PRESENTATION
A. PRESENTATION ON THE CITY’S 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
DECORUM AND ORDER
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Council or while attending the City Council meeting, may be removed from the room if the Presiding Officer so directs the sergeant-at-arms and such person may be barred from further audience before the City Council.
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Members of the public may provide comments in person in the City Council Chambers during the Public Comments section of the Agenda by submitting a comment card to the City Clerk.
Members of the public may submit comments by email to [email protected] no later than 12:00 p.m. the day of the meeting to ensure distribution to the City Council and made part of the official public record of the meeting.
Members of the public may provide a live public comment by calling in between 6:00 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. CALL-IN INFORMATION: Telephone Number: (669) 900-6833; Meeting ID: 833 6022 0211; Passcode: 924965.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be disposed of by a single motion to adopt staff recommendation. If the City Council wishes to discuss any item, it should first be removed from the Consent Calendar.
1) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES:
a. December 1, 2025 Special & Regular
CC Meeting
2) CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WARRANT REGISTER Recommend that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-012 approving the Warrant Register. 3) RECEIVE AND FILE STATUS UPDATES FOR CITY PROJECTS AND CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES Recommend that the City Council receive and file the status report for FY 2025-2026 City Projects and City Council Priorities, and provide direction, as appropriate. 4) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE MERINO
GROUP FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS AND CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTING SERVICES Recommend that the City Council:
a. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with The Merino Group (Contract No. 2477) for Public Relations and Crisis Communications Consulting Services, in an amount not to exceed $55,000;
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b. Approve a waiver of purchasing procedures pursuant to San Fernando Municipal Code Section 2-850 for the Professional Services Agreement with TMG; c. Adopt Resolution No. 8428 amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Adopted Budget to appropriate General Funds; and
d. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and make nonsubstantive edits. 5) CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE CITY’S REPRESENTATIVES TO
THE INDEPENDENT CITIES RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD Recommend that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8427 appointing City Manager Kanika Kith as the City’s Primary Representative, Director of Administrative Services Erica Melton as Alternate Representative, and Human Resources & Risk Manager Sergio Ibarra as the Substitute Alternate Representative to the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority Governing Board.
6) CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR AND GIVING NOTICE OF HOLDING A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON JUNE 2, 2026, REQUEST TO CONSOLIDATE THE
ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE ELECTION, AUTHORIZE THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
ELECTIONS OFFICIAL TO PERFORM ELECTION SERVICES, AND ADOPTING AND APPROVING
REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS AND RELATED MATERIALS
SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 8426:
i. Calling and giving notice of the City of San Fernando’s General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, for the election of three City Councilmembers to each serve four-year terms;
ii. Approve the request to consolidate the election with the Statewide Election; and request that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors consent, and effectuate such consolidation to issue instructions to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to take any and all steps necessary for the holding of the consolidated election;
iii. Adopt regulations pursuant to Elections Code Sections 13307 through EC13313, pertaining to candidate statements and related election materials; b. Authorize the City Clerk to file all required documents by February 2, 2026, with the Board of Supervisors to effectuate the request for election consolidated services; and January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 5 of 438
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c. Adopt Resolution No. 8417 amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Adopted Budget to appropriate General Fund Reserves for election and associated notification costs. 7) CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A JOB SPECIFICATION FOR SENIOR
MANAGEMENT ANALYST AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SALARY PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 8430 approving a job specification for Senior Management Analyst; b. Adopt Resolution No. 8431 amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Salary Plan to incorporate the Senior Management Analyst; and
c. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive changes and execute all related documents.
8) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP CONSULTANTS FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S
IMPLEMENTATION OF POLICY, ACCOUNTABILITY, CULTURE, AND RISK-MANAGEMENT
REFORMS
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Strategic Leadership Consultants (Contract No. 2475) for Consulting Services for the Police Department’s Implementation of Policy, Accountability, Culture, and Risk-Management Reforms, in an amount not to exceed $50,000;
b. Approve a waiver of purchasing procedures pursuant to San Fernando Municipal Code Section 2-850 for the Professional Services Agreement with SLC; c. Adopt Resolution No. 8429 amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Adopted Budget to appropriate General Fund Reserves to fund consulting service costs; and d. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and make non-substantive edits.
9) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A SECOND READING AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1738 AMENDING CHAPTER 90 (TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES) OF THE SAN FERNANDO MUNICIPAL CODE
TO MODIFY PARKING RESTRICTIONS OF CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING FOR USE AS HUMAN
HABITATIONS, AS AMENDED
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Chapter 90 (Traffic And Vehicles) of the San Fernando Municipal to Modify Parking Restrictions of Campers, Recreational Vehicles, Utility Trailers, and Other Vehicles Including Those Used for Human Habitation”, as amended.
10) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ENTERPRISE FLEET MANAGEMENT
FOR THIRTEEN VEHICLES, ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS, APPROVE A PURCHASE ORDER FOR POLICE K-9 VEHICLE OUTFITTING, AND APPROVE DISPOSITION OF
SURPLUS CITY-OWNED VEHICLES
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Approve Lease Agreements with Enterprise Fleet Management (Contract No. 2469) through Master Equity Lease Agreement through Sourcewell’s Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract No. 030122-EFM for the replacement of twelve aging Public Works Vehicles for the Operations Division and one new vehicle to be used citywide; b. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase Order with Enterprise Fleet Management in an amount not to exceed $439,251 for the annual lease of twelve Public Works vehicles for the Public Works Operations Divisions and one vehicle for all city use; c. Approve a five percent contingency up to approximately $21,963 for any additional cost due to unforeseen vehicle lease related costs;
d. Approve the cost of installation of a required 2-way emergency radio equipment for the vehicles in an amount not to exceed $9,000 through an existing purchase order with Bearcom Inc.;
e. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase Order with Dana Safety Supply Inc. in a not-to-exceed amount of $32,000 for the Police K-9 unit to cover outfitting and additional equipment necessary to place the vehicle into full operational service; f. Adopt Resolution No. 8424 appropriating $502,214 from the Equipment/Vehicle Maintenance fund for all associated fleet costs including the lease agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management for thirteen vehicles, associated contingency, emergency equipment, and K9 vehicle outfitting costs;
g. Declare vehicles that are to be replaced as surplus and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to dispose of the 12 surplus City-owned Public Works Vehicles being replaced, in accordance with Chapter 2, Article VI, Division 7, of the San Fernando Municipal Code (SFMC Sec. 2-852.); and
h. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make any non-substantive changes and execute the Agreement and all related documents.
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11) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST OF $12,293.36 FROM THE MALL
ASSOCIATION FOR MARKETING SERVICES PROVIDED BY YEAH, WE GET IT Recommend that the City Council:
a. Approve Reimbursement Request No. 2 in the amount of $12,293.36 from the Mall Association for marketing services provided by Yeah, We Get It, in accordance with the agreement between the City and the Mall Association (Contract No. 768,); and b. Authorize the City Manager to issue payment directly to Yeah, We Get It. 12) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH IGNITE THE
LIGHT OF HOPE FOUNDATION FOR FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Ignite the Light of Hope Foundation (Contract No. 2476) to continue food distributions through an amended scope, and to provide related fundraising support; and
b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive changes and execute the Agreement.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
13) RECEIVE AND FILE A PRESENTATION REGARDING THE CITY’S CLIMATE ACTION AND
RESILIENCE PLAN AND GENERAL PLAN UPDATE TO THE OPEN SPACE, CONSERVATION, PARKS,
AND RECREATION ELEMENT AND MOBILITY ELEMENT
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Receive and file a presentation on the City’s Climate Action and Resilience Plan and General Plan Updates to the Open Space, Conservation, Parks, and Recreation Element and Mobility Element; and
b. Provide feedback and direction, as appropriate.
14) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION UPDATING
THE CITY COUNCIL PROCEDURAL MANUAL
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 8421 approving the redline edits to the City Council Procedural Manual;
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or
b. Continue this item to the next regular City Council meeting of February 2, 2026 to provide Councilmembers with sufficient time to review proposed edits. 15) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO REVIEW FOOD TRUCK VENDOR EVENTS (“FOODZILLA”)
AND THEIR ECONOMIC IMPACT ON NEARBY LOCAL RESTAURANTS
This item was agendized by Councilmember Mary Solorio.
City Council discussion to provide staff direction to summarize and present feedback collected from nearby restaurant owners, analyze economic and operational impacts associated with Foodzilla events, explore potential strategies such as scheduling adjustments, geographic buffers, restaurant participation opportunities, or policy refinements, and return to Council with recommendations that support both community engagement and the sustainability of local brick-and-mortar restaurants.
16) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO ASSESS THE TURF RESTORATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY
CONDITIONS AT SAN FERNANDO RECREATION PARK FOLLOWING INFILTRATION SYSTEM INSTALLATION (2023)
This item was agendized by Councilmember Mary Solorio.
City Council discussion to provide staff direction to conduct an immediate assessment of turf restoration progress and safety hazards, identify corrective measures, including potential removal or mitigation of netting that poses a tripping risk, develop a clear timeline and action plan for restoring healthy grass coverage, and report back to the City Council with findings, options, and recommended next steps to ensure the park meets safety and community-use expectations.
17) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO REVIEW DECORATIVE LIGHTING IN THE DOWNTOWN
MALL AREA AND ITS IMPACT ON LOCAL BUSINESSES
This item was agendized by Councilmember Mary Solorio.
City Council discussion to provide staff direction to collect and summarize feedback from Downtown Mall businesses regarding the perceived impact of decorative lighting, evaluate available data related to foot traffic, sales trends, and business activity before and after installation, where feasible, identify qualitative and quantitative indicators of success or areas for improvement, and report back to the City Council with findings and recommendations regarding the continued use, expansion, or refinement of decorative lighting in the Downtown Mall area.
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18) DISCUSSION TO PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING CITY SPONSORSHIP, PLANNING SUPPORT,
AND PROMOTION OF AN EDUCATIONAL BUSINESS FORUM ON RECENT BUSINESS LAWS AND
REGULATORY UPDATES
This item was agendized by Mayor Joel Fajardo.
City Council discussion to provide staff with direction regarding City sponsorship and assistance with planning, coordination, and promotion of an educational business forum, including authorization for use of the City seal and related City resources, as deemed appropriate by the City Council.
19) DISCUSSION TO PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING A 2026 CITYWIDE PLAN OF ACTION FOR
BEAUTIFICATION, MAINTENANCE, AND COMMUNITY SAFETY
This item was agendized by Mayor Joel Fajardo.
City Council discussion to provide staff with direction to return in February with a comprehensive presentation outlining proposed implementation strategies for the identified projects, including timelines, cost considerations, and any additional documents or policy actions necessary to move these initiatives forward.
20) CONSIDERATION AND ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION TO PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING A CITY
PRESENTATION ON EVENT REQUESTS, PERMITTING REQUIREMENT, AND RELATED POLICIES This item was agendized by Mayor Joel Fajardo and Councilmember Patty Lopez.
City Council discussion to provide staff with direction regarding the scope and topics to be included in the City presentation on event requests, permitting, and related concerns. 21) DISCUSSION REGARDING A CITYWIDE BUSINESS SURVEY – PRIORITIES, NEEDS, AND CITY
RESOURCES
This item was agendized by Councilmember Patty Lopez.
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. 22) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING OFFICE 133 USE AND DESIGN This item was agendized by Councilmember Patty Lopez.
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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. 23) DISCUSSION REGARDING PARKING ENFORCEMENT – PROCESS FOR CITIZEN COMPLAINTS
REGARDING PARKING SIGNAGE
This item was agendized by Councilmember Patty Lopez.
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.
STAFF COMMUNICATION INCLUDING COMMISSION UPDATES
GENERAL CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND LIAISON UPDATES ADJOURNMENT The meeting will adjourn to the next Regular Meeting on February 2, 2026.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Dated: _________________ at: ____________
Signed By: _____________________________
Agendas and complete Agenda Packets (including staff reports and exhibits related to each item) are posted on the City’s `Internet website www.sfcity.org. These are also available for public reviewing prior to a meeting in the City Clerk Department. Any public writings distributed by the City Council to at least a majority of the Councilmembers regarding any item on this regular meeting agenda will also be made available at the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 117 Macneil Street, San Fernando, CA, 91340 during normal business hours. In addition, the City may also post such documents on the City’s website at www.sfcity.org. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a disability-related modification/accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services please call the City Clerk Department at (818) 898-1204 or [email protected] at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
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CITY OF SAN FERNANDO
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 P.M.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
117 MACNEIL STREET
SAN FERNANDO, CALIFORNIA 91340
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL – REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. (OPEN SESSION) Mayor Mary Mendoza called the regular meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
Present: Council: Mayor Mary Mendoza, Vice Mayor Mary Solorio and Councilmembers Joel Fajardo, Victoria Garcia, and Patty Lopez
Staff: City Manager Kanika Kith, City Attorney Richard Padilla, Police Chief Fabian Valdez, Director of Administrative Services Erica Melton, Director of Recreation and Community Services Julio Salcedo, Interim Director of Community Development Ron Garcia, and City Clerk Julia Fritz
Absent: None
TELECONFERENCING REQUESTS/DISCLOSURE
None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by City Clerk Julia Fritz
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Fajardo, seconded by Councilmember Lopez to approve the agenda.
The motion carried, unanimously.
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Jeff Wood, Vice Mayor of the City of Lakewood presented outgoing Mayor Mary Mendoza a Certificate of Recognition for her service as the Mayor.
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Sonya Blake from the Valley Economic Alliance spoke about workforce and community development, acknowledged Mayor Mendoza for her service as Mayor, and acknowledged Vice Mayor Solorio’s service as Vice Mayor.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Fajardo, seconded by Vice Mayor Solorio to approve the Consent Calendar:
1) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES:
a. October 6, 2025 – Special & Regular CC Meeting b. October 7, 2025 – Special CC Meeting 2) CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WARRANT REGISTER 3) RECEIVE AND FILE STATUS UPDATES FOR CITY PROJECTS AND CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES 4) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE CALENDAR YEAR 2026 BUSINESS PERMITS FOR CERTAIN
BUSINESS ACTIVITIES AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY CODE
5) CONSIDERATION TO AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO BAKER TILLY FOR
STRATEGIC PLAN CONSULTING SERVICES AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS
6) CONSIDERATION TO AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO LA METRO FOR THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION SECTION 5310 GRANT PROGRAM 7) CONSIDERATION TO AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH SA ASSOCIATES FOR PREPARATION OF THE CITY’S 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN The motion carried, unanimously.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
8) ANNUAL REORGANIZATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE SELECTION OF MAYOR AND
VICE MAYOR
City Clerk Julia Fritz presented the staff report and opened nominations for Mayor.
Councilmember Lopez nominated Councilmember Victoria Garcia for the position of Mayor, and the nomination was seconded by Councilmember Garcia.
Mayor Mendoza nominated Councilmember Joel Fajardo for the position of Mayor, and the nomination was seconded by Councilmember Fajardo.
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Vice Mayor Mary Solorio nominated herself for the position of Mayor. The nomination was not seconded.
There were no other nominations for Mayor. Motion by Councilmember Fajardo to close the nomination period.
A roll call vote was conducted for the nomination of Councilmember Joel Fajardo as Mayor as follows:
ROLL CALL
AYES: Fajardo, Mendoza - 2
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: Solorio - 1
A roll call vote was conducted for the nomination of Councilmember Victoria Garcia as Mayor as follows:
ROLL CALL
AYES: Lopez, Garcia - 2
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: Solorio - 1
City Clerk Fritz announced a tie vote between Councilmember Joel Fajardo and Councilmember Victoria Garcia for Mayor.
Motion by Councilmember Fajardo, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to direct the City Clerk to draw names out of a bag to break the tie vote between Joel Fajardo and Victoria Garcia for the position of Mayor. The motion carried, unanimously.
City Clerk Fritz drew the name of Joel Fajardo from the bag and announced Joel Fajardo was selected to serve as the Mayor.
Councilmember Mendoza nominated Councilmember Victoria Garcia for the position of Vice Mayor, and the nomination was seconded by Councilmember Lopez.
Vice Mayor Solorio nominated Councilmember Patty Lopez for the position of Vice Mayor, however, Councilmember Lopez declined the nomination.
There were no other nominations for Vice Mayor. Therefore, Victoria Garcia being the sole nominee, was automatically selected to serve as the Vice Mayor.
STAFF COMMUNICATION INCLUDING COMMISSION UPDATES
Interim Director of Community Development Garcia provided updates regarding the San Fernando Together Food Distribution events, announced the Citywide Employee Holiday Luncheon event on December 10, the Valley Economic Alliance Annual Meeting event on December 11 and Foodzilla on December 13, 2026.
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GENERAL CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND LIAISON UPDATES Councilmember Mendoza talked about starting a new tradition to invite Commissioners and Department Heads to the Tree Lighting event for introductions to the public and wished everyone a happy holiday season.
Councilmember Solorio extended congratulations to her colleagues and wished everyone Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas.
Councilmember Lopez extended best wishes to newly appointed Mayor Fajardo and Vice Mayor Garcia. She also noted that she submitted correspondence that outlined work that she worked on during her first year as a Councilmember and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
Vice Mayor Garcia thanked her colleagues for their support, stated she is looking forward to her new role and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
Mayor Fajardo recognized outgoing Mayor Mary Mendoza and thanked colleagues for their support, spoke about his commitment to the duties of the Mayor, commented on how to bring the City Council together to collaborate on matters such as initiatives related to water infrastructure and other key projects and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
ADJOURNMENT (713 p.m.)
Motion by Mayor Fajardo, seconded by Councilmember Lopez to adjourn the regular meeting to the next regular meeting of January 5, 2026.
I do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and
correct copy of the minutes of the December 1, 2025,
Regular meeting and approved by the San Fernando
City Council at the meeting of ________________.
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Julia Fritz, CMC
City Clerk
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AGENDA REPORT
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1200 WWW.SFCITY.ORG REVIEW: ☒ City Clerk ☒ Director of Admin. Services ☒ City Manager To: Mayor Joel Fajardo and Councilmembers
From: Kanika Kith, City Manager
By: Erica D. Melton, Director of Administrative Services
Date: January 20, 2026
Subject: Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Approving the Warrant Register RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-012 (Attachment “A”) approving the Warrant Register.
BACKGROUND:
For each City Council meeting the Finance Division prepares a Warrant Register for City Council approval. The Register includes all recommended payments for the City. Checks, other than special checks, generally are not released until after the City Council approves the Register. The exceptions are for early releases to avoid penalties and interest, excessive delays and in all other circumstances favorable to the City to do so. Special checks are those payments required to be issued between Council meetings such as insurance premiums and tax deposits. Staff reviews requests for expenditures for budgetary approval and then prepares a Warrant Register for City Council approval and or ratification. Items such as payroll withholding tax deposits do not require budget approval.
The Director of Administrative Services/City Treasurer hereby certifies that all requests for expenditures have been signed by the department head, or designee, receiving the merchandise or services thereby stating that the items or services have been received and that the resulting expenditure is appropriate. The Director of Administrative Services/City Treasurer hereby certifies that each warrant has been reviewed for completeness and that sufficient funds are available for payment of the warrant register.
ATTACHMENT:
A. Resolution No. 26-012, including:
Exhibit A: Payment Demands/Voucher List
January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 23 of 438 ATTACHMENT “A”
RESOLUTION NO. 26-012
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO,
CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND APPROVING FOR PAYMENT DEMANDS
PRESENTED ON DEMAND / WARRANT REGISTER NO. 26-012
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, FIND, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the Payment Demand/Voucher List (EXHIBIT “A”) as presented, having been duly audited, for completeness, are hereby allowed and approved for payment in the amounts as shown to designated payees and charged to the appropriate funds as indicated.
2. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and deliver it to the City Treasurer.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 20th day of January 2026.
Joel Fajardo, 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. 26-012, 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 20th day of January 2026, by the following vote of the City Council:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have here unto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Fernando, California, this ______ day of January 2026.
Julia Fritz, City Clerk
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AGENDA REPORT
ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1202 WWW.SFCITY.ORG REVIEW: ☒ City Clerk ☒ Director of Admin. Services ☒ City Manager To: Mayor Joel Fajardo and Councilmembers
From: Kanika Kith, City Manager
Date: January 20, 2026
Subject: Receive and File Status Updates for City Projects and City Council Priorities RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the status report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 City Projects and City Council Priorities, and provide direction, as appropriate.
ANALYSIS:
This report is meant to provide City Council and the community with regular status updates and major City efforts, including, but not limited to, FY 2025-2026 approved enhancements, capital improvement projects, and City Council priorities. Changes to each project since the last meeting have been tracked and are shown in red. Attachment “C” shows City contracts that are approaching the end of the term. Attachment “E” provides a summary of 2025 Legislative Advocacy & Funding Request Letters.
COMPLETED PROJECTS:
City Manager’s Office & City Clerk’s Office. Date Completed Title: City Council Office Redesign September 2024
Title: Records Retention Policy Update January 2025
Community Development Department. Date Completed
Title: Animal Control Contract Management June 2024
Title: CDBG Neighborhood Cleanup Program June 2025
Title: New Position – Planning Manager March 2025
Title: Mixed Use and Specific Plan Overlay Districts March 11, 2025 Title: Graffiti Program (with Public Works and Police Department) February 18, 2025 Title: Homeless Action Plan Implementation and Management March 2025 Title: Zoning Code Reorganization May 5, 2025
Title: Landscape Ordinance May 5, 2025
Title: Outdoor Dining Ordinance May 5, 2025
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COMPLETED PROJECTS CONTINUED:
Finance. Date Completed
Title: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Allocations February 18, 2025 Title: Online Bill Payment System (Paymentus) February 2025 Title: Microsoft 365 (M365) Upgrade December 2025
Police Department. Date Completed
Title: Narcotics Incinerator September 2024
Title: Law Enforcement Technology Improvements September 2024 Title: Police Department Overtime February 2025
Title: Law Enforcement Technology Improvements –
Handheld Ticket Writers April 8, 2025
eSubpoena May 19, 2025
Title: Mental Health Clinician Program September 29, 2025 Public Works Department. Date Completed
Title: Civic Center Beautification (Painting) Project January 2025 Title: Position Reclassification: Convert Four (4) Part-Time Maintenance Workers to Two (2) Full-Time Maintenance
Workers for Graffiti and Tree Maintenance October 31, 2024 Title: Street Resurfacing Project – Phase 3 November 2024 Title: Curb Painting, Street Striping, and Street Markings Spring 2025 Title: Pioneer Park Playground Renovation Project January 23, 2025 Title: Urban Forest Management Plan March 31, 2025
Title: Phase 1: Fog Seal Coating Public Parking Lots September 15, 2025 Title: Bus Shelter Rehabilitation Project January 5, 2026 Recreation & Community Services. Date Completed
Title: Afterschool Teen Program October 7, 2024
Title: Park Opportunity Plan October 7, 2024
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Active Projects
Project Title Description Status / Completed
Actions
Next City
Council Action
Tentative
Completion
Date
Staff Project Lead
City Manager Office
1. Opportunity Sites
Analysis (Formerly
Downtown Master Plan)
Approved FY 22-23
budget to develop a
DTMP with robust
community outreach.
Guides future actions
for revitalization of
Downtown San
Fernando. Budget:
$297,675.
• 12-2023 to 3-2024:
Multimodal Survey
• 3-11-2024: Ad Hoc
Mtg #1
• 4-11-2024: CAC Mtg
#1
• 4-27-2024: Outreach
“Walkshop”
• 4-2024 to 5-2024:
Online Survey
• 7-2024: Existing
Conditions Analysis
• 9-16-2024: Phase 1
Findings to Council +
PPC
• Contract extended to
Dec 2025
• 6-11-2025: Ad Hoc
Mtg #2
December 2026 Kanika Kith/
Ron Garcia
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• 11-17-2025: Council
approved Option 1 –
Opportunity Site
Analysis
• Opportunity Sites
Analysis Kick Off
Meeting January
2026
2. East San Fernando Valley
Light Rail Transit Project
Metro project to build
light rail line in two
phases:
Phase 1 – 6.7 miles
along Van Nuys Blvd
with 11 stations.
Phase 2 – 2.5 miles
from Pacoima to
Sylmar/San Fernando
Metrolink. Funded by
Measure R & M.
• 2017-2020: City
comments on Draft
EIR
• 12-2010: Metro
Board certified Final
EIR with
safety/design
conditions
• 4-2022 to 9-2022:
Grade Crossing
Analysis
• 1-2024 to summer
2024: Supplemental
Phase 2 studies
• Status updates to
Council (2020, 2022,
2025)
Continue pursuing
early action safety
funding and
mitigations.
Monitor and work
closely with Metro
to follow through
on safety
improvements to
rail crossings in the
City.
Phase 1 – 2031;
Phase 2 – TBD
Will Pettener
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• 6-2025: CPUC Sec.
130 safety funding
discussions
• 6-25-2025: Multiagency safety
improvements
discussion
• 7-7-2025: Public
outreach results
presented
• 9-18-2025: Council
approved conditional
support for Scenario
2 • 11-19-25: Metro
Planning and
Program Committee
approved planning
work on Scenario 2,
including early action
safety improvements
on rail crossings in
the City.
3. CDBG Small Business
Assistance Grant
Program (SBAP)
Provides grants to
businesses/property
owners for storefront
improvements
• FY 24-25 CDBG
Programs approved
(May 2024)
None January 2026 Kanika Kith
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(signage, paint, antigraffiti, landscaping,
etc.). Total funding:
$210,110.
• SBAP guidelines +
additional $64,506
allocation approved
(Nov 18, 2024)
• 35 applications
received, 19
awarded.
• 9-2-25: Program
update to Council
• Projects underway
4. Virtual San Fernando –
Website Redesign & My
San Fernando App
ARPA-funded digital
initiative.
Phase 1: My San
Fernando App
(launched Mar 2024;
4,500+ requests
submitted).
Phase 2: Website
redesign by Granicus
($200,000).
• Phase 1 (App)
completed
• 10-2023: Granicus
awarded website
redesign contract
• Granicus staff
transition issues –
new PM assigned,
complaint filed
• 8-2025: Expedited
training
• $10,000 ARPA
funding available for
backend support
• 9-19-25: Provided
Granicus with
None at this time January 2026 Will Pettener
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Date
Staff Project Lead
updated content
migration list.
• 10-13-25: Additional
migration agreement
was approved.
• 11-20-25: Additional
migration work
completed by
Granicus, pending
staff review and
revisions. Staff needs
to still refine site
alignment and make
edits to over 100
webpages.
5. Partnership with
Asociación de
Jaliscienses Unidos en
Acción (AJUA)
Potential partnership
with AJUA to provide
services to the
immigrant
community.
• 9-3-25: Staff met
with AJUA
representatives to
discuss scope of
services and future
events.
• 10-6-25: City Council
approved MOU with
AJUA.
• AJUA will start on
Nov. 17 at BCRC.
None Ongoing Cristina Moreno
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Date
Staff Project Lead
City Clerk’s Office
1. Amend City Recognition
Requests
Policy/Procedure
Expands the City’s
Recognition Requests
Policy/Procedure to
include clear
descriptions and
guidelines for
Council-issued
recognitions
(Resolutions,
Proclamations,
Certificates, official
acknowledgments)
honoring
contributions,
achievements, or
service to the
community.
• May 2025 – Council
adopted revised
Recognition Requests
Policy/Procedure
(replacing Awards
Program).
• 8-4-25: Council
directed staff to
return with revisions
to add guidelines for
Resolutions,
Proclamations, and
recognitions.
• 9-2-25: Council
directed staff to
return with options
to add Certificate of
Commendation,
potential Resolution
adoption, and
enhanced certificate
design options.
Feb. 2026 Feb. 2026 Julia Fritz
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2. Quarterly Special City
Council Meeting
Celebration Event
Host Quarterly
Celebration Meetings
to acknowledge
Community
members, businesses
and organizations for
their contribution to
the community.
• Pre-Planning for Next
Celebration Event
Scheduled for:
January 26, 2026
• Pre-Planning for 2nd
quarterly Celebration
Event for:
July 27, 2026
• On 1-5-2026, Staff
was directed to
reschedule the
January and July
2026 Celebration
Events to February
and August.
None at this time Next Scheduled
Celebration
Event:
February 23,
2026 and
August 31, 2026
Julia Fritz
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Community Development Department
1. Community Preservation
– Commercial Property
Education Program
Education &
maintenance program
to support
beautification of
commercial corridors.
Officers work directly
with business
community.
• 9-19-24: Presented to
Council
• 3-26-25: Postcards
distributed
• 3-30-25 & 5-7-25:
Workshops
• 5-12-25: Walking
inspections began
• 7-28-25: 22
businesses
recognized
• 10 -27- 2025: 19
businesses
recognized
• February 2026: 55 to
be recognized
• 1-20-26: Walking
inspections will
resume
None at this time FY 2026–2027
(Ongoing)
Rigoberto Guerrero
2. Climate Action Resilience
Plan (CARP) & General
Plan Updates
Strategic framework
to mitigate climate
change and update
Circulation (Mobility)
• Phase 1 completed
Feb 2024
• Phase 2 engagement
underway with
• Draft Final
Plans Jan 12,
2026
April 6, 2026 Ron Garcia
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& Open Space/Parks
Elements. Supported
by state grant.
Pacoima Beautiful,
FTBMI, and Climate
Resolve
• Grant accepted Apr
2, 2024
• Workshops &
walkshops held
through 2024–2025
• Advisory Group
refining equity
framework
• Update and
Discussion
January 20,
2026
• Consideration
for Adoption
• April 6, 2026
3. SCAG REAP 2.0 Grant $1.125M grant for
housing programs:
displacement
prevention, historic
survey update,
density bonus
ordinance, zoning
updates, streamlined
approvals.
• Council accepted
grant Oct 21, 2024
• Consultant (Rincon)
selected Mar 2025
• City tour held Mar
19, 2025
• Engagement pop-ups
hosted Jun–Aug 2025
(112 participants)
• Engagement Plan
approved May 5,
2025
• Public Review
Drafts
Documents
2/2026 –
3/2026
• Update and
Discussion
February 17,
2026
• Consideration
for Adoption
May 4, 2026
Jun 30, 2026 Ron Garcia
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• Community
Workshop December
4, 2025
• Draft documents
expected Spring 2026
Public Works Department
1. Carlisle Green Alley
Reconstruction Project
Revitalizes alley with
200+ trees, bioswales,
permeable surfaces,
lighting, and
bike/pedestrian path.
• PSA with TreePeople
approved Sep 3, 2024
• PSA with Craftwater
approved Jan 6, 2025
• Tentative design/
construction timeline
set (2025–2026)
• Craftwater submitted
60% plans, staff is
currently reviewing
them.
None at this time Dec 2026 Patsy Orozco
2. Calles Verdes Project
(Phase 1)
Parking lot 4, and
South Maclay (Pico
South Bound)
Bioswales and
bulbouts on Maclay
• City Clerk opened
four (4) sealed bids
on October 30, 2025
Rejection of Bids –
Jan 5,2026
Dec 2026 Patsy Orozco
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Ave, stormwater
redirection, coo
pavement, trees.
3. Calles Verdes Project
Phase 2
Workman Drainage
Improvement/
Infiltration Project
• Received feasibility
study from CWE -
Aug 6, 2025
• Selection of projects
by awarding agency
in Spring 2026
None at this time TBD Manuel Fabian
4. Las Palmas Park
Revitalization Project
Multi-field and facility
renovations, splash
pad, ADA playground,
lighting, exercise
equipment.
• Phase II construction
cost estimate
completed for RPOSD
Grant application
• Phase I and Phase II
of project presented
at Parks, Wellness,
and Recreation
Meeting on 9/11/25
Council discussion
on design
adjustments –
February 2, 2026
June 2027 Patsy Orozco /
Willdan
5. Cindy Montañez Natural
Park Improvements &
Maintenance
$7.5M Caltrans grant
for Pacoima Wash
Path extension,
lighting, restrooms,
landscaping, and
permanent memorial
sign.
• Partnerships with
TreePeople &
Tataviam
Conservation Corps
for maintenance
• Staff reviewed four
(4) proposals to
provide design
Ongoing Patsy Orozco /
Willdan
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services for projectPacoima Wash
Connectivity Project
RFP for landscaping
improvements
scheduled Sep–Oct
2025
• 1/5/2026 - Award
Professional Service
Contract for Design
6. San Fernando Mission
Trail Restoration Project
(Phase I–III)
Restores bike path
lighting with
LED/solar tech, smart
controls, and
sustainability
features.
• Scope includes
assessment, design,
implementation, and
maintenance
planning
None at this time TBD Patsy Orozco /
Willdan
7. HSIP Traffic Signal
Modification Project
Upgrades signals at 9
intersections with
poles, pedestrian
heads, controllers,
signage, and striping.
• Contractor is working
on completion of
“punch list” items
Construction
acceptance –
February 2026
Jan 2026 Manuel Fabian /
Willdan
8. Citywide Traffic Signal
Synchronization Project
Synchronizes signals
at 13 intersections
with new GPS units,
controllers, and
timing charts.
• Construction started
on December 1,
2025.
• Contractor is working
on the turn on of the
Project acceptance
– April 2026
April 2026 Manuel Fabian /
Willdan
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new traffic signal
controllers.
9. Citywide Signage
Upgrades
Citywide replacement
of 3,100+ signs
(wayfinding,
regulatory, trolley).
• Phase I
(wayfinding/trolley
signs) complete
• Phase II starts FY
2025–26
• Staff has commenced
ordering signs for
Phase II . Signs
include school zone
signs, parking
restriction signs for
recently painted
curbs and other
signage to address
recent safety
concerns
• Signs received. Public
Works to schedule
installation of signs
None at this time Phase I
complete
Manuel Fabian/
Rodrigo Mora
10. Pacoima Wash Bikeway
Project
1.34-mile Class I
bikeway with bridge,
bioswales, lighting,
and safety features.
• Construction 98%
complete
• Additional
bollards/curbs/
Notice of
Completion –
Winter 2025
January 2026 Patsy Orozco
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striping to address
vandalism
11. Residential Permit
Parking (RPP) Program
Updates to
residential/commerci
al parking policies,
smart meters, data
collection, and
enforcement
guidelines.
• Data collection and
engagement
completed
• 400+ survey
responses received
• Code amendments
split for Council
review Sep 2, 2025
• Meeting with
Finance, Police and
Public Works
Departments
conducted on
November 3, 2025
Administrative
Guidelines
presented to
Council – February
2026
TBD City Staff / Dixon
Resources
Unlimited
12. City Facility Condition
Assessment Report
Comprehensive
evaluation of all Cityowned facilities to
assess deficiencies,
costs for
repairs/maintenance,
and capital
improvements.
Includes inventory,
inspections, condition
• Project kick-off
meeting was held on
October 16, 2024.
• Waiting on site
facility assessment by
Brightly (contractor)
in early November
• City Staff is
scheduled to conduct
No Council action
required at this
time
January 2026 Rodrigo Mora
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ratings, cost
estimates,
prioritization, life
cycle analysis,
recommendations,
and Facility Condition
Index (FCI). Supports
strategic planning,
compliance, risk
management, and
resource allocation.
on-site evaluations
with the contractor,
Brightly on
November 17, 2025
started the on site
Facility assessment
by visiting all sites
identified- with PW
Staff
13. Fixed Route ADA
Sidewalk Improvement
Project
Upgrading damaged
and non-ADA
compliant sidewalks,
drive approaches,
curbs, gutters, and
ramps along key
transit routes
(Truman St., Hubbard
Ave., 7th St., Harding
Ave.).
• Field-check sites
• Prepare cost
estimates
• Prepare project
specifications
• Identify conflicting
utilities
• Identify business
access impacts
• Complete project
specifications,
construction
quantities, and
advertise project for
construction.
Award
construction
contract
(tentatively March
2026)
TBD Manuel Fabian /
Willdan
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14. Las Palmas HVAC Project HVAC replacement at
Las Palmas Park
(community center &
cooling center).
ARPA-funded,
focusing on the gym
system. Roof
replacement required
before AC installation.
• Contractor met with
staff January 30,
2025
• Work scheduled to
minimize program
disruptions
• Roof replacement
completed July 2025
• HVAC installation
scheduled for
September 2025.
• Work completed
Acceptance of
project – January
5, 2026
February 2026 Manuel Fabian
15. Emergency Generator
Installation at Las Palmas
and Recreation Park
Facilities
Installation of
generators to ensure
park cooling centers
remain operational
during
outages/extreme
weather. Supports
resilience, emergency
services, and
community safety.
• Two generators
received and placed
on pads
• Design for
connection to
switching
mechanism/ building
in plan check
• Project remains in
plan check;
Engineering
coordinating with
Community
Development to
Approve Notice of
Completion
(tentatively
January 2026)
January 2026 Rodrigo Mora
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finalize. Waiting on
Fire Department
approval.
Engineering firm
hired to create the
wiring plans will
submit UL
specifications to the
fire department
again.
16. School Zone Signage
Safety Enhancement
Initiative
Replacing outdated
school zone signage
with high-visibility,
standardized, and
compliant signs.
Objectives: enhance
child safety, improve
visibility, standardize
messaging, and
engage the
community.
• Audit existing signage
• Identify
damaged/noncompliant signs
• Develop updated
reflective/LED
designs
• Secure stakeholder
approvals
• Plan phased
installations with
traffic control
• Conduct postinstallation
evaluation &
community feedback
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• Waiting on carryover
from Finance to start
to purchase signs.
Signage has been
ordered, will install
once received.
17. Recreation Park
Bathroom Renovation
Renovation of existing
restrooms to create
safe, accessible,
sustainable facilities.
• Assessment &
planning underway
• Design criteria and
cost estimates in
progress
Procurement of
contractors next
• Construction to be
phased
• Post-construction
inspection and
feedback planned.
TBD
• Scope of work and
funding TBD.
To Be Determined To Be
Determined
Rodrigo Mora
18. Downtown Trash
Enclosures
Renovation of Cityowned trash
enclosures in the Mall
area.
• Community
Engagement Event
was held 10/8/25.
Council discussion
on preliminary
design – January 5,
2026
Summer 2026 Manuel Fabian /
Willdan
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19. City Owned Right-of-Way
Beautification
Beautification of
ROWs including
streetscapes,
medians, bikeways,
tree wells.
• Infrastructure
restoration
(irrigation, wiring,
backflow devices) in
progress Scope of
work and funding
TBD.
• Developing
comprehensive task
list
• Fall 2025 tree
planting planned for
vacant tree wells.
For more significant
beautification, more
funding would be
required.
No Council action
anticipated
Ongoing Rodrigo Mora
20. Sidewalk Condition
Assessment
Citywide assessment
and mitigation plan
for sidewalk hazards.
• Precision Concrete
Cutting awarded
contract
• Assessment in Zone E
underway
• Report and repair
plan to follow.
No Council action
required
June 2026 Patsy Orozco
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21. Project Labor Agreement Evaluation of PLA
benefits, costs, and
legal requirements.
• Conducting research
on scope, costs, legal
compliance
• Preparing report for
Council.
To be scheduled
for Council
consideration
TBD Richard Padilla / Bill
Evans
22. City Fleet Replacement &
Heavy Equipment
Program
Replacement and
optimization of City
fleet and heavy
equipment.
• Needs assessment in
progress
• Quinn Company
developing
loader/backhoe
specifications
• PD vehicle rightsizing under review.
Recommendations
to be included in
FY 25–26 Budget
Ongoing Bill Evans
23. Overhead Mass Arm
Street Name Sign
Replacement Project
Replacement of
outdated/damaged
street name signs.
• Citywide survey
planned
• Design to include
reflective/LED signs
• Coordination with
Caltrans required.
Staff to prepare
RFP for
replacements in
downtown
TBD Manuel Fabian
24. Phase 2: Fog Seal Coating
Public Parking Lots
Additional pavement
treatments and
repairs for 5 lots.
• 4 bids received Sept
4, 2025
• Staff reviewing bids.
Ongoing Manuel Fabian
25. Residential Water Service
Shut Off Policy
Implementation of SB
998/SB 3 policy;
• Prop 218 notices
mailed Aug 2025
No Council action
required
New approved
rates will
Victor Meza
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evaluation of tax-roll
collection option.
• Public workshop
scheduled Sept 17,
2025
• Council approved on
Oct 6, 2025
• New rates effective
Jan 1, 2026
commence on
January 1, 2026
26. Recreation Park Field
Rehabilitation
Replacement of failed
sod installation.
• RFP for consultant
under development.
Award of contract
Winter 2026
TBD Manuel Fabian
27. IPS Smart Meter
Installation
Replacement of coin
meters with smart
meters.
• 91 smart meters
installed March 2025
• Noncompliant meters
removed
• Phase 3 financial
analysis underway.
No Council action
required
Fall 2025 (Phase
3)
Greg Steigerwald/
Willdan
28. Outdoor Dining in Public
ROW
Ordinance and
program to allow
outdoor dining.
• Ordinance adopted
March 2025
• Permits prorated for
2025.
No Council action
required
Ongoing Manuel Fabian
Patsy Orozco
29. Implementation of
California Daylighting
Law (AB 413)
Citywide daylighting
improvements for
safety.
• 17 noncompliant
meters removed
• Citations issued since
May 2025
No Council action
anticipated
Ongoing
PW red curb
painting is done.
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• Phase 1 red curb
painting underway
• Phase 2 rollout
planned.
• All areas specified by
Engineering have
been marked with
red curb.
30. Well 2A Refurbishment
Project
Refurbishment of
Well 2A, including
rehabilitation of the
pump, motor, and
column assembly,
along with upgrades
to the well casing and
electrical/motor
control systems.
• 9-2-25 - City Council
approval
• Well Equipment to be
installed week of Oct
13, 2025 by General
Pump Company
Pump and Valve
adjustments made on
October 30th 2025.
1800 GPM with 35
psi was observed
Well 2 is in operation
but requires motor
balancing to be
completed by Nov
14th 2025
Urgent Cla Val
rehabilitation and
No Council action
anticipated.
Nov 2025
General Pump
will complete
their portion of
upgrades
Victor Meza,
Alex Mendez and
Manuel Fabian
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adjustments made to
Well Discharge to
waste line on Dec 5th
2025 completed by
Cla-Val Company.
General Pump added
a Rosum Sand Tester
to well head
discharge line.
Staff successfully
disinfected well and
received State
Division of Drinking
Water approval to
place well into
service on Dec 14th
2025
Well is back on line
and 95 % completed.
• Well 2a is in
operation December
Nitrate Levels @ 8.4
mg/L MCL is 10 mg/L
continue to Desing
new IX Treatment
Plant at Well 2A with
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Envirogen and
Civiltec
31. Well 2A Nitrate Water
Treatment Facility
Project
Construction of a new
nitrate removal
treatment facility
capable of reducing
nitrate
concentrations to
levels compliant with
State Water
Resources Control
Board – Division of
Drinking Water
(DDW) standards.
• 9-2-25 - City Council
approval
• Envirogen designing
new 2000 gpm
system and
coordinating with
Civiltec and General
Pump for the new
building design – On
Going
• Well Treatment Plant
design had to be
reduced to 1600 gmp
due to liner installed
reduces diameter of
casing . Staff is
working with Civiltec
and Envirogen to
design treatment
plant
No Council action
anticipated.
Spring 2026 Victor Meza, Alex
Mendez and
Manuel Fabian
32. Well 2A Building
Expansion Project
Site improvements
and building upgrades
to house the
• 9-2-25 - City Council
approval for design
drawing
Council approval
of Plans in Dec
2025; Council
March 2026
Staff is
requesting 2
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treatment process,
improve security, and
extend the useful life
of the facility.
• Civiltec currently
working with
Envirogen and
General Pump for
design of building.
Geotech services
conducted on Week
of Oct 6, 2025
• Staff received notice
of Sovern Immunity
for this project
allowing the City to
control its own set
backs and permitting
• Staff is requesting an
2 year extension
from Granting
Agency to complete
the project-Approved
• Civiltec developing
submittals for long
lead time equipment
MMC panels to get
these going asap.
• NPDES permit fees
are being processed
and – Driveway
approval for
construction in Jan
2026
year extension
from Granting
Agency due to
long lead times
on equipment
Dec 2026
estimated
completion
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expansion is being
requested through
LACity PW.
33. Phase 4: Annual Street
Resurfacing Program
Various • Developing Funding
for Annual Street
Resurfacing Program
• Staff will begin
working with
consultant to prepare
bid package
• Bid Package under
review before
publishing
Award of Contract:
March 2026
Tentative Start
Date: May 2026
Manuel Fabian
34. Graffiti Abatement
Program
Public Works
monitors and
addresses as
situations arise.
Addressed as
reported.
N/A Ongoing Bill Evans
35. Crosswalk Safety at SF
Middle School
To be included in the
slurry seal project.
• Quotes from LA
County Public Works
and Contractor
received for
discussion.
TBD 2026 Bill Evans
36. Crosswalk Safety at Bike
Path
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37. Milkweed Project City Council has
requested the
installation of
additional Milkweed
at City parks,
including Cindy
Montanez Park. The
City will also seek out
opportunities to add
milkweed signage at
the park and create
citywide milkweed
initiatives.
• Staff will assess costs
to implement
Council’s request.
• Funding and scope of
work to be
determined.
First Council
Meeting in January
2026 Public Works
Operations
Police Department
1. Police Station Cameras
and Parking Lot Security
Improvement Project
Enhancing Police
Station security with
UASI 2022 grant
funds. Includes new
cameras, upgraded
resolution, modern
access control (key
fobs), and parking lot
security
improvements
(controlled access
gate, wrought iron
• Council approved
contract amendment
with BearCom on
Nov 18, 2024
• Cameras/Access
Control
implementation
began Nov 2024,
completed May 2025
• Staff received 2024
UASI Subaward
• Cameras/
Access Control:
No further
action
• Parking Lot
Security:
Approve 2024
UASI Subaward
• Cameras/
Access
Control:
Completed
May 2025
• Parking Lot
Security: Dec
2027
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fence, mesh screen).
Budget: $114,408
(cameras/access
control) and $89,982
(parking lot security).
Agreement from City
of LA
• Parking Lot Security
project pending
Council approval (July
2025) and bidding
process.
2. Police Officer Staffing
Update
City Council approved
$40,000 recurring
budget for Corporal
Program and $15,000
for recruitment
enhancements.
Supports succession
planning and filling
vacancies.
• 28 sworn positions
filled
• 1 officer recently
passed field training
• Several applicants in
background process
• 3 applicants passed
background and have
moved to polygraph
exam
• Commander
recruitment/testing
completed: 1
promoted, 1 pending
• Sergeant testing is in
progress
• No additional
Council action
required
Ongoing CJ Chiasson
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3. UASI EOC 2023 Emergency
Operations Center
upgrades funded by
$23,000 UASI 2023
grant for IT and
equipment
improvements.
Supports
coordination and
response during
critical incidents.
• Sub-award granted
Apr 8, 2024 from DHS
via City of LA
• IT upgrades
underway.
• Smart Board, Laptop
Charging Cart, and
Laptops purchased
• No additional
Council action
required
Completed –
December 2025
(Closing Out
Grant with
Granting Agency
for
Reimbursement)
CJ Chiasson
Administrative Services Department
1. Enterprise Resource
Planning Software
(Finance System)
The City’s current
financial system, Tyler
Eden, will no longer
be supported
effective March 2027.
Staff is preparing for
transition to a new
system. Phase I goals
include development
of General Ledger –
Financials and data
migration. The FY
• Initial vendor
demonstrations held
in June–July 2024.
• Two vendors invited
for onsite
presentations in
Aug–Sept 2024.
• City Council
approved Tyler
Technologies ERP on
Nov 18, 2024.
• Project kickoff call
held Mar 19, 2025
Additional
hardware needs
(e.g., AP/Payroll
check printer,
check
scanner/receipt
printer, cashiering
drawers, barcode
scanners, etc.) to
be included in FY
2025-2026 Budget.
Implementation
began Apr 2025;
up to 24 months
across 3 phases
(Financials,
Utility Billing,
HR/Payroll), but
was paused due
to staffing
shortages.
Project to
resume in
January 2026.
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2024-2025 Budget
includes $100,000 for
implementation and
$40,000 for ongoing
subscription costs.
(timeline, resources,
multi-phase plan
reviewed).
• Test environment
deployed.
• Weekly project
meetings underway.
Deadline for full
completion
before Mar 1,
2027.
2. Update on City’s
OPEB/Pension Liabilities
The City provides fulltime employees with
CalPERS pension
benefits and OPEB for
certain retirees.
Council requested
informational
presentation on OPEB
actuarial report and
investments from the
City’s financial
advisor.
• Staff coordinating
with actuarial
consultant (Foster &
Foster).
• Data provided to
consultant for
updated valuation
report (FY ending
June 30, 2025).
• Presentation
provided to City
Council on Feb 21,
2025.
• Appropriation of
$724,340 approved
in FY 2025-2026
Budget to continue
OPEB pre-funding.
OPEB presentation
to Council
scheduled during
Mid-Year Budget
Review (Feb 2026).
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3. Alternative Insurance
Risk Management Pool
Review
City Council direction
provided on
11/10/2025 to review
California Joint
Powers Insurance
Authority (JPIA) as an
alternative to current
Independent Cities
Risk Management
(ICRMA) for any cost
savings.
• Initial contact sent to
California JPIA in
November 2025 for
new public agency
partner criteria, but
no response
received. Additional
inquiry sent in
December 2025.
• Update to be
provided to
City Council for
analysis and
review
timeline by
January 2026
June 2026 Sergio Ibarra
Recreation & Community Services
1. Campana de Libertad
Home Placement
Permanent home for
the 440-pound
bronze and copper
Liberty Bell replica,
donated by Mexican
dignitaries and
unveiled in San
Fernando on
September 16, 2023.
11-2025: Discuss with
Public Works regarding
potential location.
Council directed
Public Works and
Recreation
Department to
look at the
possibility of
housing the Bell at
City Hall.
FY 26-27 Julio C Salcedo
2. City of San Fernando -
FTBMI MOU for Rudy
Ortega Park
Update to existing
Agreement between
the City of San
Fernando and the
Fernandeño Tataviam
12/2025 Internal
meeting held and
direction gotten from
City Manager’s Office on
Working on an all
Tentatively for
February 2026
FY 26-27 Julio C Salcedo
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Band of Mission
Indians for Rudy
Ortega Sr. Park.
encompassing MOU with
FTBMI and having the
different existing MOUs
as subsections.
3. 2026 Holiday Parade A proposed San
Fernando Holiday
Parade to celebrate
the season.
Staff is currently
evaluating the potential
costs of hosting a parade
in the City of San
Fernando and/or the
possibility of
collaborations to upset
costs.
Looking for
direction on the
vision for this
parade to be a
stand alone special
event or an
extension of the
current Tree
Lighting
Ceremony.
February 2026 Julio C Salcedo
4. Cesar Chavez Memorial
MOU with Pueblo Y Salud
Current MOU was
extended on March
2022 to March 2027.
This allows PYS
access, with advance
City approval, to
hosts fundraisers and
educational
programming
benefitting the
upkeep and
maintenance of the
memorial
No scheduled
programming at the
moment.
Tentatively
November 2026.
MOU Expires
March 2027.
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5. Rudy Ortega FTBMI Sign
Project
The installation of
interpretive signage
depicting the Native
people of the region
and highlighting their
cultural importance.
Staff is currently making
sure that an MOU is
secured before looking
into bringing this project
in front of council. There
are long term
maintenance assurances
that need to be
addressed.
Tentatively for
April 2026
June 2026 Julio C Salcedo
6. San Fernando 115
Birthday Celebration
The City will
Celebrate its 115th
year since its
foundation. A very
special occasion that
calls for a special
celebration.
Staff is looking at
expanding the 2026
celebration and making
sure expectations are
met for this very
important occasion.
Finding out ways in
which the celebration
meets the occasion and
communication is open
as far as what is needed
to accomplish such.
March 2026 August 2026 Julio C Salcedo
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BUDGET IMPACT:
There is no additional budget impact to receiving and filing this status report. All reported enhancements, projects, and priorities currently have sufficient funding as appropriated through the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Adopted Budget.
CONCLUSION:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this status update on enhancements, projects and City Council priorities and provide direction, as appropriate.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. My San Fernando App Work Order Reports
B. ARPA – Expenditure Plan & Status Report
C. Expiring Contracts
D. Housing Programs Monthly Reports
E. Legislative Advocacy Updates
January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 82 of 438 25-Feb 25-Mar 25-Apr 25-May 25-Jun 25-Jul 25-Aug 25-Sep 25-Oct 25-Nov 25-Dec 26-Jan Total
Building Code Violation 3 7 2 10 5 17 9 4 7 7 4 2 77
Homelessness Outreach 6 12 15 26 4 18 13 9 11 9 19 5 147 Property Maintenance 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total - Community Development 9 19 17 36 9 35 22 13 18 16 23 7 224 Abandoned Vehicle 3 2 11 9 4 13 19 9 9 4 10 5 98
Illegal Fireworks 0 0 0 0 6 26 0 3 1 3 1 1 41
Total - Police 3 2 11 9 10 39 19 12 10 7 11 6 139
Bus Stop/Shelter Maintenance 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
City Trees 3 0 3 14 6 7 6 50 9 7 4 3 112
Graffiti and Sign Posting on P 33 70 47 95 51 56 56 56 50 32 79 21 646 Graffiti on Private Property 43 61 50 62 29 57 20 19 14 4 37 1 397 Illegal Dumping and Litter 62 38 51 86 56 94 122 63 50 56 87 30 795 Park Maintenance 4 5 3 6 7 3 1 1 5 3 7 0 45
Sidewalk Repair 5 4 6 20 9 7 9 8 1 6 8 0 83
Storm Drain and Flooding 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 3 0 8
Street Lighting 22 10 12 12 8 20 16 8 12 15 30 16 181
Street Repair 4 9 6 4 5 15 6 6 1 5 12 4 77
Street Signage 0 9 3 3 4 6 4 6 7 3 15 5 65
Traffic Signal 5 6 4 8 4 4 12 13 9 5 7 7 84
Total - Public Works 183 212 185 311 179 272 253 230 159 136 289 87 2496 Total All Topics 195 233 213 356 198 346 294 255 187 159 323 100 2859 Police
Public Works
All Topics
One Year Analysis of Opened Requests
Ending January 2026
Community Development
ATTACHMENT "A"
January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 83 of 438 January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 84 of 438 ATTACHMENT "B"
ITEM STATUS PROJECT/PROGRAM BUDGETED SPENT CONTRACTED PROJ BALANCE 1 Complete Annual Street Repavement - Phase II 1,007,232 1,007,232 - - 2 Complete COVID-19 Relief/Response Reimbursement 205,940 205,940 - - 3 Complete Layne Park Revitalization Project 200,000 200,000 - - 4 Complete Council Chambers/AV Upgrade 24,981 24,981 - - 5 In Progress Upper Reservoir Project 850,000 757,693 92,308 - 6 In Progress Homeless Outreach Services 300,000 266,080 33,920 - 7 Complete Pioneer Park Project 255,235 255,235 - -
8 In Progress Downtown Master Plan 250,000 152,391 97,609 - 9 Complete Annual Street Repavement - Phase III 250,000 250,000 - - 10 In Progress Technology Improvements 179,845 54,356 125,490 - 11 In Progress Las Palmas & Rec Park Generator Project 149,450 113,452 35,999 - 12 In Progress City Mobile App - Virtual San Fernando 148,200 86,886 61,215 99 13 Complete Feasibility Study - New City Park Space 49,592 49,592 - - 14 In Progress Sidewalk Repairs 1,016,595 424,606 591,989 - 15 In Progress First Time Home Buyer & Rehab Loan Program Revolv 50,000 11,467 38,533 - 21 In Progress Bus Shelter Project 114,939 107,939 - 7,000 16 In Progress Las Palmas HVAC Project 399,848 346,703 53,145 - 17 Complete Citywide Curb Repainting 200,000 200,000 - - 18 Complete City Hall Beautification 99,770 99,770 - -
19 Complete Park IT Server Room Transition 45,909 45,611 - - 20 Complete Wifi at LP & Recreation Park w/Computer Rooms 20,254 20,254 - - Total 5,817,789 $ 4,680,187 $ 1,130,207 $ 7,099
NOTE:
ARPA Expenditure Plan & Status Report
All funds have been fully contracted by December 31, 2024, per ARPA guidelines. Staff will continue to report on expenditures through the December 31, 2026 deadline. V discussion during mid-year budget review, tentatively scheduled for February 23, 2026.
January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 85 of 438 ADM_City Council Enhancement Project and Priority Updates (1-20-2026) ATT C ATTACHMENT "C" Contract
No.
Effective
Date
Expiration
Date
Company name
Description of Services
Contract
Amount
Extendable Approved By
CC or Admin
Dept. Procurement
Process
768(a) 11/12/2025 1/11/2026 San Fernando Mall Association 60-Day Notice of Termination of Mall Association Agreement $0.00 NA CC CMO Termination
2285 8/19/2024 1/29/2026 Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. Citywide Traffic Signal Synchronization Project, Job No. 7603, Plan No. P-745 $912,750.00 - CC PW 2231 1/25/2024 1/31/2026
Governor's Office of Planning and
Research - Adaptation Planning
Grant Program
Standard Agreement for funding towards
General Plan and Climate Action and
Resilience Plan (CARP) Phase 2
(OPR23125)
$599,918.18 add'l 6
months Admin CD
2063(b) 10/30/2025 1/31/2026 Pacific Hydrotech Corporation Second Amendment for Upper Reservoir
Replacement Project, Job No. 7613
(contract extension)
$5,890,000.00 - Admin PW
2412 8/4/2025 2/4/2026 Ignite the Light of Hope
Foundation
Food Distributions and Direct to Home
Grocery Delivery in San Fernando
Reimbursable of
$5,000 NA CC CMO NA
2052(a) 4/11/2025 2/7/2026 Karina Sweeping Company
First Amendment for Sweeping Services at
City-Owned Parking Lots, Alleys, and
Trash Enclosures (Council Opted in for
Curbs along both sides of Maclay between
1st Street and 4th Street)
$87,600.00 (1) one-year
extensions Admin PW Extending term
1874(c) 9/26/2025 2/28/2026
Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Transportation Authority
(LACMTA)
Amendment No. 3 to Funding Agreement
for Citywide Signal Synchronization and
Bus Speed Improvements (Funding #:
F9313)
- Yes Admin PW Extending term
2333(a) 2/12/2025 3/1/2026 Craftwater First Amendment for Design Services for Carlisle Street Green Alley Project $373,190.00 - Admin PW Amending Section 3.8
January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 86 of 438 ADM_City Council Enhancement Project and Priority Updates (1-20-2026) ATT C As of 01/23/2024 2193 3/6/2023 3/6/2026 LA County Regional Park and
Open Space District (RPOSD)
Grant Agreement for Layne Park
Revitalization Project $351,457.00 - CC RCS
1947(d) 3/20/202 3/19/2026 Everbridge Addendum 4 to Contract Services Agreement for Mass Notification System $13,159.00 - Admin PD Renewal 2297 1/1/2020 3/31/2026
California State Water Resources
Control Board (State Water
Board)
Nitrate Water Treatment System in Well 2A
(Agreement No. D2202021 & Project No.
1910143-001C)
$7,000,000.00 - PW
2411 9/2/2025 3/31/2026 General Pump Company Emergency rehabilitation of Well 2A $537,267.48 NA CC PW Emergency 2424 9/2/2025 3/31/2026 Civiltec Engineering, Inc. Engineering Services for Well 2A Nitrate Treatment System $435,148.50 NA CC PW RFP
1920(d) 9/2/2025 3/31/2026 Envirogen Technologies, Inc.
Third Amendment for Proprietary Ion
Exchange Nitrate Removal Treatment Well
2A
$2,600,000.00 NA CC PW RFQ
2139(a) 3/6/2023 4/14/2026 Scott Fazekas & Associates, Inc First Amendment to Building Plan Check and Building Official Services $25,000.00
2 successive
periods of 1
yr each
(included in
CC CD
2236 4/2/2024 5/31/2026 Rincon Consultants, Inc. Climate Action and Resilience Plan (CARP) - Phase 2 and CEQA Review $351,598.00 - CC CD
2249 5/20/2024 5/31/2026 City of Los Angeles
Sub Award Agreement for the FY 2023
Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant
Program (Projects: Water Supply and
Water Quality Infrastructure Protection and
Emergency Operations Center Upgrade)
$223,062.00 - CC PD
2371 6/18/2025 6/18/2026 Boyz in the Kitchen On-site Catering for Las Palmas Senior Club $24,900.00 (2) one-yr extensions Admin RCS Informal
January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 87 of 438 ADM_City Council Enhancement Project and Priority Updates (1-20-2026) ATT C As of 01/23/2024 2171 6/23/2023 6/23/2026 GOGov, Inc. Citizen Request Management (CRM) $10,080.00 Auto renew
for (2) 12-
month
periods
(included in
Admin ADM
2160 7/1/2022 6/30/2026 State of California Department of Parks and Recreation
Grant Contract to Receive Funds for the
Pacoima Boys & Girls Club $5,000,000.00 - CC ADM
2163 6/1/2023 6/30/2026 Boys & Girls Club of San
Fernando
MOU Regarding the State of California
Department of Parks and Recreation
Specified Grant
$5,000,000.00 - Admin ADM
2057(b) 6/9/2023 6/30/2026 Joe Mar Polygraph &
Investigation Services, Inc.
Second Amendment for Polygraph
Services $2,500.00 - Admin PD
2168 6/20/2023 6/30/2026
San Gabriel Valley Council of
Governments and 19
Government Agencies
Administration and Cost Sharing for
Implementing Coordinated Integrated
Monitoring Program (CIMP) and
Watershed Management Program (WMP)
for Upper Los Angeles River Watershed
Management Area
- - CC PW Not Applicable
2232 7/1/2023 6/30/2026
Los Angeles Gateway Region
Integrated Regional Water
Management Joint Powers
Authority (JPA)
Cost Sharing for the Installation of
Monitoring Equipment and Monitoring
Pursuant to the Harbor Toxic Pollutants
TMDL
FY 23-24: $586.24
FY 24-25: $588.78
FY 25-26: $602.60
Yes CC PW
2185 8/22/2023 6/30/2026 Los Angeles Unified School
District (LAUSD)
Education Compact to collaborate to meet
educational needs of youth and families $0.00 - CC ADM
2152(b) 6/12/2024 6/30/2026 Chuck Thomas Investigations Second Amendment for Internal Police
Investigation Services (Increasing
compensation for FY 2023-2024 to cover
expenses)
FY 2023-2024 -
$27,500
$25,000/FY
thereafter
- Admin PD
January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 88 of 438 ADM_City Council Enhancement Project and Priority Updates (1-20-2026) ATT C As of 01/23/2024 2240 7/1/2024 6/30/2026 NetXperts, LLC Information Technology (IT) Managed Services
$149,700/yr w/ 3%
annual escalator
(3) one yr
extensions CC FIN
2306 10/21/2024 6/30/2026
State of California, Department of
Housing and Community
Development (SCAG)
MOU No. M-028-25 for Regional Early
Action Planning Grants Program of 2021
(REAP 2.0)
$1,250,000.00 NA CC CD Grant
2053(a) 10/23/2024 6/30/2026 Prudential Overall Supply First Amendment for Uniform supply for Public Works (Extending Term) $17,000.00 - Admin PW
2343 3/3/2025 6/30/2026 Rincon Consultants, Inc.
City of San Fernando Comprehensive
Housing Planning Program (SCAG REAP
2.0)
$1,125,000.00 NA CC CD Call for
Proposals
2238(b) 2/27/2025 6/30/2026 State of California Department of Parks and Recreation
Amendment No. 2 for Grant Contract for
San Fernando Family Hike and
Wildlife/Environment (Project Number HL19-015, Contract No C9781009) $26,486.00 Yes Admin RCS Extending term
2153(b) 4/10/2025 6/30/2026 JL Group, LLC Second Amendment for Investigation Services $90,000.00 NA Admin PD Increasing compensation 2221(a) 4/30/2025 6/30/2026 Community Bridge Housing Corp. Frist Amendment for Temporary Housing Services $25,000.00 - Admin CD
Extending
Term &
Increasing
Comp
2365 6/2/2025 6/30/2026 Plansman Inc Design Services for the Downtown Trash Enclosure Renovation Project $60,000.00 - CC PW RFP
2366(a) 6/10/2025 6/30/2026 Norman A. Traub and Associates First Amendment for Workplace Investigation Services $30,820.00 - Admin PD RFQ
2368 6/26/2025 6/30/2026 Canon Usa Laserfiche Software implementation and 12 month subscription $23,500.00 - Admin CLK Informal
1903(c) 6/26/2025 6/30/2026 Omnigo Software Information Technologies, LLC
Third Amendment for Hosted services of
CAD, RMS, Mobile and Auto-tagging $30,837.60 - Admin PD Extending
Term &
Increasing
Comp
January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 89 of 438 ADM_City Council Enhancement Project and Priority Updates (1-20-2026) ATT C As of 01/23/2024 2394 7/1/2025 6/30/2026 Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP)
Grant Agreement for Cannabis Tax Fund
Grant Program funds to Support Selective
Traffic Enforcement Details
$189,866.43 - CC PD Grant
2398 6/30/2025 6/30/2026 Juan Perez Montelongo
(JP818Sports) Basketball Referee Services $13,000.00 No Admin RCS 2399 6/30/2025 6/30/2026 Juan L. Mora Baseball Consultant and Umpire Services $22,000.00 No Admin RCS 2400 6/30/2025 6/30/2026 Johnny Allen Tennis Academy Tennis Classes $4,000.00 No Admin RCS 2354(a) 7/16/2025 6/30/2026 A&M Catering First Amendment for On-site Catering for Las Palmas Senior Club $24,999.00 No Admin RCS
Extending
Term &
Increasing
Comp
2407 7/1/2025 6/30/2026 Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Consortium for Special Services $4,525.00 NA Admin HR 2415 8/8/2025 6/30/2026 Strategic Leadership Consultants SFPD Organizational Assessment $24,999.00 - Admin PD 2423 9/2/2025 6/30/2026 State of California - Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Alcohol Policing Partnership Grant Funds $75,000.00 NA CC PD Grant 2426 7/1/2025 6/30/2026 Able Mailing Mailing & Fulfillment Services $5,000.00 NA Admin AS Informal 2328(a) 9/2/2025 6/30/2026 The Language Pros First Amendment for Language Services up to $40,000/FY (4) 1-yr extensions CC CLK
Increase
compensation
& Extend term
2428 9/15/2025 6/30/2026 Civiltec Engineering, Inc. Water Master Plan Development Services $208,155.00 Yes CC PW RFP
January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 90 of 438 ADM_City Council Enhancement Project and Priority Updates (1-20-2026) ATT C As of 01/23/2024 2429 9/2/2025 6/30/2026 Interwest a SAFEbuilt Company On-Call Public Works Services $25,000.00 NA Admin PW Informal 2430 8/11/2025 6/30/2026 Gracie Global, LLC Jiu Jitsu Arrest and Control Instructor Training $9,000.00 NA Admin PD Informal
2435 7/1/2025 6/30/2026 Historical Resources, Inc Historical Consultant for the Lopez Adobe $2,000.00 NA Admin RCS NA 2436 7/1/2025 6/30/2026 Graciela Torres-Gahm Housekeeping Services of the Lopez Adobe $2,000.00 NA Admin RCS NA
2437 7/1/2025 6/30/2026 Ninja Ninja Learns Martial Arts Instruction $5,500.00 NA Admin RCS NA 2438 7/10/2025 6/30/2026 RTB Bus line Transportation for Day Camp Field Trips $8,000.00 NA Admin RCS Informal 2429(a) 10/6/2025 6/30/2026 Interwest a SAFEbuilt Company First Amendment to On-Call Public Works
Services (Include interim PW Director,
project management, and grant
management)
$325,000.00 NA CC PW
Expanding
Scope of Work
& Increasing
compensation
2440 6/27/2025 6/30/2026 Maria Berenice Barajas RCS Programming: Total Body Conditioning
70% of registration
revenue and/or $35
per hour
NA Admin RCS Informal
2441 6/27/2025 6/30/2026 Leilani Fainsan Ayson RCS Programming: Zumba & Inclusive Zumba
70% of registration
revenue and/or $25
per hour
NA Admin RCS Informal
2442 6/27/2025 6/30/2026 Violeta Quintero-Escamilla RCS Programming: Senior Music Class & Canto
$40/hr when 10+
participants; or 70%
registration revenue
NA Admin RCS Informal
January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 91 of 438 ADM_City Council Enhancement Project and Priority Updates (1-20-2026) ATT C As of 01/23/2024 2443 6/27/2025 6/30/2026 Francisco Javier Verdin RCS Programming: Folklorico Dance Class 70% of registration
fee and/or $30 per
hour
NA Admin RCS Informal
2444 6/27/2025 6/30/2026 Paul John Gale RCS Programming: Shotokan Karate Classes
70% of registration
fee and/or $45 per
hour
NA Admin RCS Informal
2455 7/1/2025 6/30/2026 Joanne Fajardo Zumba Gold Classes $60/class & $60/event NA Admin RCS Informal
2456 7/1/2025 6/30/2026 Cynthia De Leon Mixed Line Dance Class 70% of registration
fee and/or
$30/event
NA Admin RCS Informal
2457 7/1/2025 6/30/2026 Angela Ahmu Zumba Gold Classes (Substitute) Classes $35/class NA Admin RCS Informal 2458 7/1/2025 6/30/2026 Bridget Laine Talley Yoga Class (Chair) Classes 70% of registration
fee and/or
$50/event
NA Admin RCS Informal
2459 7/1/2025 6/30/2026 Joanne Fajardo Chair Zumba Gold Classes 70% of registration
fee and/or
$60/event
NA Admin RCS Informal
2460 7/1/2025 6/30/2026 Angela Ahmu Stretching & Strengthening 70% of registration
fee and/or
$45/event
NA Admin RCS Informal
2461 12/1/2025 6/30/2026 Baker Tilly Strategic Plan Consulting Services $63,000.00 - CC CMO RFP 2464 8/1/2025 6/30/2026 GEC Events Special Event Production and Support Services $5,100.00 No Admin RCS Informal
January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 92 of 438 January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg
ATTACHMENT "D"
Home Again LA (San Fernando Impact / Stats)
Apr. 2025
Social Service Referrals Rental Assistance / Eviction Prevention Shelter Assistance Housing Navigation HOH Initials Family Size Enrollment/Contact Date Exit Date Clothing/Donations DPSS CalFresh Employment Housing Resources IHSS LIFE TAP Card 4 Regional Rides Legal Resource BC Waiver ID Waiver CBEST EDD Utility Asst HALA ProgramLAHSA Problem Solving LAHSA Amount SF Security Deposit Security Deposit Amount SF PreventionSF Prevention AmountOutcome of Family Motel 90-day Shelter Outside Agency Outcome of Family HN Outcome of Family 1 RG 4 03/19/2025 04/14/2025 1 $5,850.00 Remained in Housing 2 EO 1 04/03/2025 ongoing 5
3 ID 2 04/07/2025 ongoing 1 1
4 CJ 1 04/07/2025 ongoing 10
5 MR 3 04/08/2025 04/08/2025 1
6 FL 1 04/09/2025 ongoing 2
7 BV 1 04/09/2025 04/28/2025 1 6
8 CJ 1 04/10/2025 04/10/2025 1 4
9 EO 1 04/14/2025 04/14/2025 1
10 KA 1 04/14/2025 04/14/2025 1
11 S 1 04/14/2025 04/14/2025 1
12 TC 1 04/14/2025 04/14/2025 1
13 JM 3 04/14/2025 04/14/2025 1
14 AS 1 04/15/2025 04/16/2025 1
15 HK 2 04/16/2025 04/16/2025 1 Referred to LAFH
16 NT 1 04/16/2025 04/16/2025 1
17 KH 1 04/16/2025 04/16/2025 2
18 MC 3 04/18/2025 ongoing 1 1
Scheduled to move in
05/01-05/02
19 MD 6 04/21/2025 ongoing 1 1
Still looking for
housing
20 EH 1 04/22/2025 04/22/2025 1 1 1
21 DG 1 04/28/2025 04/28/2025 1
37 0 0 1 0 6 0 2 29 0 1 1 0 0 4 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $5,850.00 3 0 1 0 2 0 January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 94 of 438 NVCS By-Name
April 2025
List
No. Participant's Initials Former Location Housing Placement Date of Housing Referral Date Placed Current status Total No. of
Services Received
Itemized Services Received
Transportation Food & Drink Clothing
Hygiene
Items
Info /
Brochure
Housing Search
and Placement DMH DMV Benefits
1 CD 901 Truman St. Client Declined Shelter Not Submitted Declined Unhoused in SF 6 2 AB 840 Truman St. Working with other Agency Not Submitted Declined Unhoused in SF 1 3 SM 1033 San Fernando Rd. Client Declined Shelter Not Submitted Declined Unhoused in SF 5 4 AV 1023 Pico St. Client Declined Shelter Not Submitted Declined Unhoused in SF 0 5 EO 117 N Macneil St. Client Declined Shelter Not Submitted Declined Unhoused in SF 7 6 GL 505 S Huntington St. Working with DMH 4/1/25 Waiting Unhoused in SF 1 7 AD 1041 Truman St. Client Declined Shelter Not Submitted Declined Passing by SF 0 8 DWH 101 Maclay Ave Client Declined Shelter Not Submitted Declined Unhoused in SF 5 9 JP 412 Maclay Ave Client Declined Shelter Not Submitted Declined Unhoused in SF 3 10 FZ 1035 Maclay Ave Arleta Homes 12/10/24 12/13/24 Housed 0 11 CJ 117 N Macneil Client Declined Shelter Not Submitted Declined Unhoused in SF 44 12 RG 1522 San Fernando Rd. Waiting 04/01/25 Waiting Waiting 13 13 JD 120 S Brand Client Declined Shelter Not Submited Declined Unhoused in SF 0 14 ER Brand and Truman Client Declined Shelter Not Submited Declined Unhoused in SF 2 15 JV 117 N Macneil St. Community Bridge 4/3/25 4/3/25 Housed 4 16 VR 1212 Pico St. Working with other Agency Not Submitted Declined Sleeping in Car 0 17 EH 1212 Pico St. Working with other Agency Not Submitted Declined Sleeping in Car 0 18 IM 1126 San Fernando Rd. Client Declined Shelter Not Submitted Declined Unhoused in SF 0 19 EQ 1125 Truman St. Client Declined Shelter Not Submitted Declined Unhoused in SF 8 20 RH 1705 Truman St. Working with other Agency Not Submitted Declined Unhoused in SF 8 21 RH 1701 Truman St. Client Declined Shelter Not Submitted Declined Unhoused in SF 2 22 JT 220 N Maclay Client Declined Shelter Not Submitted Declined Unhoused in SF 10 23 KLK 2040 Glenoaks Blvd (F) Client Declined Shelter Not Submitted Declined Unhoused in SF 5 24 BC 2040 Glenoaks Blvd Client Declined Shelter Not Submitted Declined Unhoused in SF 13 25 CP 2040 Glenoaks (Loading Dock)Working with other Agency Not Submitted Declined Unhoused in SF 3 26 GT 2040 Glenoaks (Loading Dock)Working with other Agency Not Submitted Declined Unhoused in SF 13 27 GZ 2030 Glenoaks Blvd Waiting 04/04/25 Waiting Waiting 7 28 CS 844 Harding Ave Client Declined Shelter Not Submitted Declined Unhoused in SF 0 29 FD 819 Eighth St. Client Declined Shelter Not Submitted Declined Unhoused in SF 2 30 ID 117 N Macneil St. Client Declined Shelter Not Submitted Declined Passing by SF 2 31 JD 211 S Maclay Ave Client Declined Shelter Not Submitted Declined Unhoused in SF 0 32 SC 801 Truman ST Client Declined Shelter Not Submitted Declined Unhoused in SF 0 33 WD 1707 Truman St Client Declined Shelter Not Submitted Declined Unhoused in SF 0 34 EE 1707 Truman St Waiting 04/11/25 Waiting Waiting 4 35 ED 2040 Glenoaks (Loading Dock) Client Declined Shelter Not Submitted Declined Unhoused in SF 2 36 CR 828 Harding Ave Client Declined Shelter Not Submitted Declined Unhoused in SF 5 37 EA 1123 Knox St Client Declined Shelter Not Submitted Declined Unhoused in SF 3 38 JD 806 San Fernando Rd Client Declined Shelter Not Submitted Declined Unhoused in SF 0 39 DA 13038 Chippewa ST Waiting 04/17/25 Waiting Waiting 4 40 NB 13038 Chippewa ST Waiting 04/17/25 Waiting Waiting 3 41 AD 13038 Chippewa ST Waiting 04/17/25 Waiting Waiting 1 42 JD 911 Truman Client Declined Shelter Not Submitted Declined Unhoused in SF 0 43 LC 1225 Truman st Client Declined Shelter Not Submitted Declined Unhoused in SF 5 44 GR 300 Park ave Client Declined Shelter Not Submitted Declined Unhoused in SF 0 45 AS 1041 Truman Client Declined Shelter Not Submitted Declined Unhoused in SF 0 46 JT 117 N Macneil Waiting 04/22/25 Waiting Waiting 2
47 VS 117 N Macneil Arroyo Shelter 4/29/25 4/29/25 Housed 11 48 RD 208 Park Av Client Declined Shelter Not Submitted Declined Unhoused in SF 2 49 50
51 52
MD
ME
AG
1165 N MacNeil St
117 N Macneil
900 San Fernando Rd.
Client Declined Shelter
Client Declined Shelter
Client Declined Shelter
Not Submitted
Not Submitted
Not Submitted
Declined
Declined
Declined
Unhoused in SF
Unhoused in SF
Unhoused in SF
0 2
2 53
54 55
TOTALS 3 27 3 1 7 3 3 1 3
January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 95 of 438 January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 96 of 438 Home Again LA (San Fernando Impact / Stats)
Mar. 2025
1 HOH Initials
MV
Family Size
4 Enrollment/Contact Date
01/27/2025
Exit Date
03/01/2025
Clothing/Donations Vision Care DPSS CalFresh Employment Housing Resources IHSS Social Service R
LIFE TAP Card
eferrals
4 Regional Rides Legal Resource ID Waiver CBEST EDD Utility Asst HALA Program 1 LAHSA Problem Solving LAHSA Amount
Rental A
SF Security Deposit
1 ssistance / Eviction Prevention
Security Deposit Amount
$1,500.00
SF Prevention SF Prevention Amount Outcome of Family
Family secured housing and
enrolled in RRH.
Motel
She
90-day Shelter
lter Assistance
Outside Agency Outcome of Family
Housi
HN
ng Navigation
Outcome of Family
2 AC 4 03/03/2025 03/03/2025 1
3 GE 6 03/03/2025 03/03/2025 1 1 1
Exited motel, ongoing case
management and housing
navigation. Referred to
SFVRM for shelter
consideration.
4 DA 4 02/03/2025 03/04/2025 1 1 1
Exited motel, refused
shelter, found other
housing.
5 EO 1 03/04/2025 ongoing 5
6 CJ 1 03/04/2025 ongoing 4
7 MR 5 03/05/2025 03/24/2025 1 1
8 FN 1 03/05/2025 03/05/2025 1
9 HPA 1 03/11/2025 03/11/2025 2
10 FL 2 03/11/2025 03/11/2025 1
11 JMP 1 03/12/2025 03/12/2025 1 1
12 FM 2 03/12/2025 03/12/2025 1
13 RG 4 03/12/2025 ongoing 1
14 MT 5 03/17/2025 03/17/2025 1
15 ER 1 03/18/2025 03/18/2025 1
16 DJ 2 03/24/2025 03/24/2025 1
pending call back for
shelter interview
17 JB 1 03/26/2025 03/26/2025 2
18 MR 3 03/20/2025 03/20/2025 1
19 GE 7 03/20/2025 03/20/2025 1
20 GT 1 03/26/2025 03/26/2025
2 0 0 1 5
1 1 0 10 1 0 0 0 1 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 $1,500.00 $0.00 0 0 0 0 January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 97 of 438 NVCS By-Name List
March 2025
No. Participant's Initials Former Location Housing Placement Date of Housing Referral Date Placed Current status Total No. of
Services Received
Itemized Services Received
Transportation Food & Drink Clothing
Hygiene
Items
Info /
Brochure
Housing Search
and Placement DMH DMV Benefits
1 CF 314 San Fernando Mission Blvd Arroyo Shelter 1/31/25 03/04/25 Housed 5 2 JP 1161 N Maclay Ave Client Declined Shelter Declined Declined Unhoused in SF 12 3 PEG 1200 N Maclay Ave Client Declined Shelter Declined Declined Unhoused in SF 10 4 AG 1501 Woodworth St. Client Declined Shelter Declined DeclinedReunited with family 6 5 AB 1031 San Fernando Rd. Client Declined Shelter Declined Declined Unhoused in SF 0 6 RG 1600 San Fernando Rd. Client Declined Shelter Declined Declined Unhoused in SF 10 7 CJ 117 N Macneil St. Client Declined Shelter Declined Declined Unhoused in SF 15 8 GT 2040 Glenoaks Working with other agency Pending Pending Unhoused in SF 5 9 BC 2040 Glenoaks Client Declined Shelter Declined Declined Unhoused in SF 10 10 KLK 2040 Glenoaks Client Declined Shelter Declined Declined Unhoused in SF 10 11 JD 1049 San Fernando Rd. Client Declined Shelter Declined Declined Unhoused in SF 0 12 SM 1041 Truman St. Client Declined Shelter Declined Declined Unhoused in SF 2 13 AV 111 Maclay Client Declined Shelter Declined Declined Unhoused in SF 0 14 VR 1212 Pico St. Working with other agency Pending Pending Sleeping in car 4 15 EH 1212 Pico St. Working with other agency Pending Pending Sleeping in car 5 16 JD 1118 Pico St. Client Declined Shelter Declined Declined Unhoused in SF 0 17 JT 220 N Maclay Client Declined Shelter Declined Declined Unhoused in SF 10 18 JD 1707 Truman St. Client Declined Shelter Declined Declined Unhoused in SF 3 19 GD 208 Park Ave Client Declined Shelter Declined Declined Sleeping in car 0 20 AHD 208 Park Ave Referral Submitted 03/11/25 Pending Pending 4 21 JD 2040 Glenoaks Client Declined Shelter Declined Declined Unhoused in SF 0 22 CS 886 Harding Ave Client Declined Shelter Declined Declined Unhoused in SF 0 23 MR 1041 Truman St. Working with other agency Pending Pending Pending 0 24 EDJRS 1041 Truman St. Working with other agency Pending Pending Pending 0 25 JDP 901 Truman St. Client Declined Shelter Declined Declined Unhoused in SF 0 26 CD 1212 Pico St. Client Declined Shelter Declined Declined Sleeping in car 2 27 JD 1212 Pico St. Client Declined Shelter Declined Declined Sleeping in car 2 28 KD 1228 Pico St. Client Declined Shelter Declined Declined Unhoused in SF 2 29 BD 900 San Fernando CLient Declined Shelter Declined Declined Unhoused in SF 0 30 DW 911 San Fernando CLient Declined Shelter Declined Declined Unhoused in SF 2 31 JD 911 Truman St CLient Declined Shelter Declined Declined Unhoused in SF 0 32 JD 1041 Truman St CLient Declined Shelter Declined Declined Unhoused in SF 0 33 KJ 1701 Truman St Referral Submitted 03/14/25 Pending Pending 5 34 CPG 12980 foothill Bl Referral Submitted 03/27/25 Pending Pending 5 35 GL 505 S Huntington St CLient Declined Shelter Declined Declined Unhoused in SF 2 36 SA 11423 San Fernando Rd. CLient Declined Shelter Declined Declined Unhoused in SF 2 37 AA 11423 San Fernando Rd. CLient Declined Shelter Declined Declined Unhoused in SF 5 38 OA 11423 San Fernando Rd. CLient Declined Shelter Declined Declined Unhoused in SF 4 39 IA 11423 San Fernando Rd. CLient Declined Shelter Declined Declined Unhoused in SF 2 40 ER 1040 San Fernando Rd Placed in Independent Living 01/18/24 01/18/25 Housed 2 41 42
43 JD
CECN
EO
Cesar Chavez memorial
117 N Macneil St.
900 San Fernando rd
CLient Declined Shelter
CLient Declined Shelter
CLient Declined Shelter
Declined
Declined
Declined
Declined
Declined
Declined
Unhoused in SF
Unhoused in SF
Unhoused in SF
0 2
2 44 IM 1101 Truman st CLient Declined Shelter Declined Declined Unhoused in SF 0 45 RH 1707 Truman st CLient Declined Shelter Declined Declined Unhoused in SF 2 46 JD 54 N Hubbard ave CLient Declined Shelter Declined Declined Unhoused in SF 2 47 JCI 928 Truman St CLient Declined Shelter Declined Declined Unhoused in SF 3 48 CM 2025 Fourth St Referral Submitted 03/26/25 Pending Pending 5 49 RE 1501 Truman St. CLient Declined Shelter Declined Declined Unhoused in SF 2 50 VMM 1041 Truman St. CLient Declined Shelter Declined Declined Unhoused in SF 2 51 AB 1701 Truman St CLient Declined Shelter Declined Declined Unhoused in SF 2 52 53
RD
JD
1753 Truman St.
2025 Fourth St
CLient Declined Shelter
CLient Declined Shelter
TOTALS
Declined
Declined
Declined
Declined
Unhoused in SF
Unhoused in SF
2 2
3 37 7 3 7 1 2 0 0
January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 98 of 438 January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 99 of 438 NVCS By-Name List
February 2025
No. Participant's Initials Former Location Housing Placement Date of Housing Referral Date Placed Current status Total No. of
Services Received
Itemized Services Received
Transportation Food & Drink Clothing
Hygiene
Items
Info /
Brochure
Housing Search
and Placement DMH DMV Benefits
1 AB 905 Truman St. Waiting 2/4/25 Waiting Waiting 21
2 3
4 EO
JP
PEL
901 San Fernando Rd.
968 Maclay
1011 Seventh St.
Referral not Submitted
Client Declined Shelter
Client Declined Shelter
Not Submitted
Declined
Declined
Waiting
Declined
Declined
Waiting
Declined
Declined
10 6
16 5 MM 14701 Rinaldi Tiny Homes Sun Valley 01/10/25 1/14/25 Housed 1 6 CF 111 N Macneil St. Waiting 1/31/25 Waiting Waiting 3 7 RC 900 San Fernando Rd. Client Declined Shelter Declined Declined Declined 0 8 FD 111 N Macneil Client Declined Shelter Declined Declined Declined 1 9 CA 505 S Huntington St. Client Declined Shelter Declined Declined Declined 3 10 RPDL 1242 Pico St. Client Declined Shelter Declined Declined Declined 8 11 VR 1212 Pico St. Client Working with other agency Not Submitted Not submitted Waiting 9 12 EH 1212 Pico St. Client Working with other agency Not Submitted Not submitted Waiting 9 13 HP 314 San Fernando Rd. Client Declined Shelter Declined Declined Declined 3 14 15
16 VGV
SM
CJ
1100 Pico St.
1033 Truman St.
910 First St.
Client Declined Shelter
Community Bridge
Client Declined Shelter
Declined
2/10/25
Declined
Declined
2/10/25
Declinde
Declined
Housed
Declined
4 11
26 17 JT 224 N Maclay Client Declined Shelter Declined Declined Declined 12 18 BC 2040 Glenoaks Client Declined Shelter Declined Declined Declined 18 19 DR 455 San Fernando Mission Client Declined Shelter Declined Declined Declined 4 20 AG 757 S Workmen St. Client Declined Shelter Declined Declined Declined 9 21 JD 504 Maclay Client Declined Shelter Declined Declined Declined 0 22 RBL 1021 Truman Client Declined Shelter Declined Declined Declined 0 23 24
25 JDBS
ER
MP
1014 San Fernando Mission
121 S Brand Bl.
1011 Seventh St.
Client Declined Shelter
DMH Referral
Client Declined Shelter
Declined
DMH Referral
Declined
Declined
Waiting
Declined
Declined
Waiting
Declined
0 6
0 26 AF 900 San Fernando Rd. Referral not Submitted Not Submitted Not Submitted Waiting 5 27 28
29 GR
JM
JD
1015 San Fernando Rd.
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CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1202 WWW.SFCITY.ORG To: Mayor Mary Mendoza and Councilmembers
From: Kanika Kith, Interim City Manager
By: Will Pettener, Assistant to the City Manager
Date: December 1, 2025
Subject: Summary of 2025 Legislative Advocacy & Funding Request Letters Legislative Activity
Below are legislative advocacy letters submitted in accordance with the City’s Legislative Advocacy Policy and Platform (January 1, 2025 – Present):
1. Oppose SB 79 (Weiner) re: Transit-Oriented Development (4/2)
2. Oppose 306 (Schultz) re: Freeze on State Code Updates for Residential Units (4/2)
3. Oppose SB 634 (Pérez) re: Homelessness – Civil and Criminal Penalties (4/9)
4. Removal of Opposition SB 634 (Pérez) re: Homelessness - Civil and Criminal Penalties (5/12)
5. Support AB 468 (Gabriel) re: Crimes - Looting (5/19)
6. Oppose AB 1022 (Kalra) re: Vehicles - Abandonment Removal (5/19)
7. Oppose SB 16 (Blakespear) re: Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program (5/19)
8. Support AB 650 (Papan) re: Planning and Zoning - Housing Element (5/19)
9. Support re: Federal Housing Program Funding Sign On Letter through NLC (5/21)
10. Support re: Governor’s Legislative Package to Streamline Delata Conveyance Project (6/12)
11. Letter to President Trump and SCOTUS re: Commitment to Upholding Residents Rights and Constitutional Protections (6/17)
12. Position Letter re: Metro East San Fernando Valley Right of Way Study (8/18) Additionally, the City has submitted letters of support for funding requests and initiatives for the following community-based organizations and legislators (January 1, 2025 – Present):
1. Habitat LA – Commemorative Letter for the Los Angeles Builders Ball (2/5)
2. Assemblymember Celeste Rodriguez – 2025 Appropriation Requests (3/17)
3. Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) – Support of Joint Grant Application with Climate Resolve (3/17)
4. Senator Caroline Menjivar – 2025 Appropriation Requests (3/28)
5. Congresswoman Rivas – Kidneys Quest Foundation Appropriation Request (4/25) January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 102 of 438 Summary of 2025 Legislative Advocacy & Funding Request Letters
6. LAUSD Superintendent Carvalho - Support for Police Presence and Partnerships on School Campuses (5/6)
7. Congresswoman Rivas – 2025 Appropriation Requests (5/27)
8. County Supervisor Horvath – Support for Home Again LA’s County Discretionary Fund Grant Application (7/11)
9. County Supervisor Horvath – Support for Ignite the Light of Hope Foundation’s County Discretionary Fund Grant Application (7/11)
10. Los Angeles County Internal Services Division – High Road Training Partnership (HRTP) (8/18)
11. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath – Consulate on Wheels Partnership (9/25)
12. BMO Gives Program – Climate Resolve Grant Application (9/25)
13. County Supervisor Horvath – Mexican Consulate on Wheels Extension Request (10/24)
14. Pacoima Beautiful – Letter of support for RPOSD Grant Application (10/27)
15. San Fernando High School – Letter of support for Honoring Charles White (11-20-25) January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 103 of 438 This Page
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AGENDA REPORT
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1202 WWW.SANFERNANDO.GOV REVIEW: ☒ City Clerk ☒ Director of Admin. Services ☒ City Manager To: Mayor Joel Fajardo and Councilmembers
From: Kanika Kith, City Manager
By: Will Pettener, Assistant to the City Manager
Date: January 20, 2026
Subject: Consideration to Approve a Professional Services Agreement with The Merino Group for Public Relations and Crisis Communications Consulting Services RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
a. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with The Merino Group (TMG) (Attachment “A” - Contract No. 2477) for Public Relations and Crisis Communications Consulting Services, in an amount not to exceed $55,000;
b. Approve a waiver of purchasing procedures pursuant to San Fernando Municipal Code (SFMC) Section 2-850 (Attachment “B”) for the Professional Services Agreement with TMG; c. Adopt Resolution No. 8428 (Attachment “C”) amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Adopted Budget to appropriate General Funds; and
d. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and make non-substantive edits.
BACKGROUND:
1. On November 17, 2025, the City Council directed staff to return to a future meeting with information on the potential of having with a consultant to help develop policies and procedures on public information distribution, and to supplement staff with assistance on community engagement.
2. On November 18, 2025, staff conducted an informal bidding process for communicationsoriented consulting firms to provide communications services and request proposals outlining potential cost from the firms. The firms included TMG, Tripepi-Smith, and Cowe Communications.
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3. In December 2026, the City received proposals from all three (3) firms and evaluated viability based on scope of services, extent of relevant experience, and cost.
4. On January 6, 2026, staff completed a meet and confer with the San Fernando Public Employees Association and received support for the proposed contract service.
ANALYSIS:
The City regularly communicates with residents, businesses, and stakeholders to keep them informed about programs, services, and policy decisions, and it must also be prepared to respond quickly and clearly during sensitive or emergency situations that affect public trust, safety, or operations. Supporting transparency and building trust with the community requires clear, consistent, and timely messaging across multiple platforms.
Currently, the City’s communications are managed by the City Manager’s Office through the Executive Assistant to the City Manager and the Assistant to the City Manager. However, each department drafts its own press releases and social media content and sets the timing for posts, with the Executive Assistant to the City Manager primarily responsible for posting the information. As communications needs have become more complex, and following City Council direction to seek additional support, staff met with three consulting firms—TMG, Tripepi Smith, and Cowe Communications—to review proposed services and costs. After evaluating the proposals, TMG is recommended as the best option because of its strong experience in crisis communications and community engagement, as well as its cost effectiveness. The cost details for each proposal are outlined below.
• TMG: $55,000 flat fee for 12 months of service (approximately $4,583 per month). • Tripepi-Smith: $36,480 for the overall communications assessment and hourly billing rates for work completed by any of their communications support consultants, ranging from $100-$380 per hour depending on the service.
• Cowe Communications: $9,500 for initial communications assessment, with monthly service retainer options for communications support ranging from $6,500 - $14,500.
TMG is a professional communications firm with extensive experience providing public relations, media relations, and crisis communications services to public sector agencies throughout Southern California. Their expertise includes strategic messaging, media coordination, issues management, executive communications support, and real-time response during emergencies or high-profile matters. TMG has provided similar communications support for the cities of Norwalk, La Habra, and Huntington Park. They have exhibited expertise in crisis communications and bilingual communications to communities with large Spanish speaking populations.
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Scope of Services.
Under the proposed agreement, TMG will provide the following services (consistent with the Scope of Services set forth in Exhibit “A” of the Professional Services Agreement):
1. Development of Communications Policies & Protocols
• TMG will develop a modernized communications policy that establishes a consistent, professional standard for all public-facing messaging.
2. Public Relations Support
• Drafting press releases, public statements, advisories, talking points, event messaging, and community updates.
• Coordinating messaging across departments to ensure accuracy, clarity, and unified narrative alignment for community stakeholders.
• Supporting proactive storytelling that highlights City programs, services, milestones, and achievements.
• Providing rapid-response support for urgent or time-sensitive situations, including evenings and weekends when needed.
3. Media Relations & Outreach
• Serving as the City’s media liaison when directed, ensuring timely and accurate communication with news outlets.
4. Crisis Management & Emergency Communications Messaging. • Providing culturally aware, bilingual crisis messaging support for sensitive topics, including heightened immigration enforcement, ensuring accuracy, community reassurance, and legal alignment with City leadership.
• Rapid development of emergency messaging and scripts for public release.
At the end of the 12-month period, the City Council will receive a comprehensive summary outlining completed implementation actions, remaining priorities, and recommended next steps.
To strengthen internal communication procedures and ensure timely, clear, and coordinated messaging on complex issues, staff recommends securing professional communication services with on-call support.
Purchasing Requirements and Basis for Waiver.
Although the City conducted an informal bidding process for these contract services, the City’s purchasing procedures require a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional services contracts exceeding $25,000. Because all proposals received exceeded this threshold, staff is requesting approval to waive the standard purchasing requirements. San Fernando Municipal Code (SFMC) Section 2-850 authorizes the City Council to waive purchasing procedures when it determines such action is in the City’s best interest. In this case, staff finds the waiver appropriate January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 109 of 438 Consideration to Approve a Professional Services Agreement with The Merino Group for Public Relations and Crisis Communications Consulting Services
because multiple qualified firms were already evaluated, proposals were compared for scope, expertise, and cost, and a best-value option was identified. Waiving the formal RFP process will allow the City to move forward efficiently, avoid unnecessary delays, and promptly secure professional communication support needed to address current and emerging communication and crisis-response needs.
BUDGET IMPACT:
The total cost of the Public Relations and Crisis Communications Management Services Agreement shall not exceed $55,000 for a term of one (1) calendar year. Staff is requesting Council approval of Resolution No. 8428, to appropriate $22,917 into the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget from General Fund Reserves, which will fund months February – June 2026 of the agreement. The subsequent balance of $32,083 for months July – January will be incorporated into the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 annual budget process.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve an Agreement with TMG for Public Relations and Crisis Communications Consulting Services, in an amount not to exceed $55,000; approve a waiver of purchasing procedures pursuant to SFMC Section 2-850 for the Professional Services Agreement with TMG; adopt a Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Adopted Budget to appropriate General Funds; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and make non-substantive edits.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Contract No. 2477
B. San Fernando Municipal Code 2-850
C. Resolution No. 8428
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1 SHORT-FORM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
(Parties: The Merino Group and City of San Fernando)
(Engagement: Public Relations and Crisis Communications Services)
THIS SHORT-FORM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (hereinafter, “Agreement”) is made and entered into on the 20th day of January, 2026 (hereinafter, “Effective Date”) by and between the CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, a municipal corporation, (hereinafter, “CITY”) and THE MERINO GROUP (hereinafter referred to as “CONSULTANT”). In consideration of their mutual covenants, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. CONSULTANT. Shall provide or furnish the following specified services and/or materials: Develop updated policies and protocols for communication practices; public relations and crisis management-communications support; traditional media monitoring & social media listening; crisis management & emergency communications messaging; and social media creative content & campaign development.
2. EXHIBITS. The following attached exhibits are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement:
Proposal from CONSULTANT dated January 6, 2026, and attached hereto as Exhibit “A”.
3. TERMS. The services and/or materials furnished under this Agreement shall commence on February 1, 2026, and shall be completed by January 31, 2027, unless terminated pursuant to Section 5(g).
4. COMPENSATION. For the full performance of this Agreement:
a. CITY shall pay CONSULTANT an amount not to exceed FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($55,000), to be paid in whole or in progress payments within thirty (30) days following receipt of an invoice. Final payment shall be made on completion/delivery of services/goods as detailed in Sections 1, 2, and 3 of this Agreement and only upon satisfactory delivery/completion of goods/services in a manner consistent with professional/industry standards for the area in which CONSULTANT operates. CITY is not responsible for paying for any work done by CONSULTANT or any subCONSULTANT above and beyond the not to exceed amount.
b. CITY shall not reimburse for any of CONSULTANT’s costs or expenses to deliver any services/goods, unless specified in CONSULTANT’s quote. CITY shall not be responsible for any interest or late charges on any payments from CITY to CONSULTANT.
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c. CONSULTANT is responsible for monitoring its own
forces/employees/agents/subCONSULTANTs to ensure delivery of goods/services within the terms of this Agreement. CITY will not accept or compensate CONSULTANT for incomplete goods/services.
5. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
a. HOLD HARMLESS. CONSULTANT agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless CITY, its officers, agents and employees from any and all demands, claims or liability of personal injury (including death) and property damage of any nature, caused by or arising out of the performance of CONSULTANT under this Agreement. With regard to CONSULTANT’s work product, CONSULTANT agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless CITY, its officers, agents and employees from any and all demands, claims or liability of any nature to the extent caused by the negligent performance of CONSULTANT under this Agreement. b. INSURANCE. CONSULTANT shall file with CITY a certificate of insurance before commencing any services under this Agreement as follows:
i. WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE: Minimum statutory limits. ii. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE
INSURANCE: General Liability and Property Damage Combined. $1,000,000.00 per occurrence including comprehensive form, personal injury, broad form personal damage, contractual and
premises/operation, all on an occurrence basis. If an aggregate limit exists, it shall apply separately or be no less than two (2) times the occurrence limit.
iii. AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE: $1,000,000.00 per occurrence. iv. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY: $1,000,000.00 aggregate.
v. NOTICE OF CANCELLATION: CITY requires 30 days written notice of cancellation. Additionally, the notice statement on the certificate should not include the wording “endeavor to” or “but failure to mail such notice shall impose no obligation or liability of any kind upon the company, its agents or representatives.”
vi. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE: Prior to commencement of services, evidence of insurance coverage must be shown by a properly executed certificate of insurance and it shall name “The CITY of San Fernando, California, its elective and appointed officers, employees, and volunteers” as additional insureds.
c. CITY BUSINESS LICENSE. CONSULTANT shall obtain a City business license prior to the commencement of any work in the City of San Fernando.
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d. NON-DISCRIMINATION. No discrimination shall be made in the employment of persons under this Agreement because of the race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion or sex of such person.
e. INTEREST OF CONSULTANT. It is understood and agreed that this Agreement is not a contract of employment and does not create an employer employee relationship between CITY and CONSULTANT. At all times CONSULTANT shall be an independent CONSULTANT and CONSULTANT is not authorized to bind CITY to any contracts or other obligations without the express written consent of CITY. In executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT certifies that no one who has or will have any financial interest under this Agreement is an officer or employee of CITY.
f. CHANGES. This Agreement shall not be assigned or transferred without advance written consent of CITY. No changes or variations of any kind are authorized without the written consent of the City Manager or his/her designee. This Agreement may only be amended by a written instrument signed by both parties. g. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OR FOR CAUSE. This Agreement may be terminated by CITY upon seven (7) days written notice to CONSULTANT. Monies owed for work satisfactorily completed shall be paid to CONSULTANT within 14 days of termination. h. RECORDS. All reports, data, maps, models, charts, studies, surveys, calculations, photographs, memoranda, plans, studies, specifications, records, files, or any other documents or materials, in electronic or any other form, that are prepared or obtained pursuant to this Agreement and that relate to the matters covered hereunder shall be the property of CITY.
CONSULTANT hereby agrees to deliver those documents to CITY at any time upon demand of CITY. It is understood and agreed that the documents and other materials, including but not limited to those described above, prepared pursuant to this Agreement are prepared specifically for CITY and are not necessarily suitable for any future or other use. Failure by CONSULTANT to deliver these documents to CITY within a reasonable time period or as specified by CITY shall be a material breach of this Agreement. CITY and CONSULTANT agree that until final approval by CITY, all data, plans, specifications, reports and other documents are preliminary drafts not kept by CITY in the ordinary course of business and will not be disclosed to third parties without prior written consent of both parties. All work products submitted to CITY pursuant to this Agreement shall be deemed a “work for hire.” Upon submission of any work for hire pursuant to this Agreement, and acceptance by CITY as complete, non-exclusive title to copyright of said work for hire shall transfer to CITY. The compensation recited in Section 4 shall be deemed to be sufficient consideration for said transfer of copyright. CONSULTANT retains the right to use any project records, documents and materials for marketing of their professional services. i. NOTICES. Any notices required by this Agreement shall be deemed received on: (a) the day of delivery if delivered by hand or overnight courier service during CONSULTANT’s OR CITY’s regular business hours; or (b) on the third business day following the United States mail post mark, postage pre-paid, to the addresses heretofore below.
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If to CITY: If to CONSULTANT:
City of San Fernando
City Manager’s Office
117 Macneil Street
San Fernando CA 91340
Attn: Assistant to the City Manager
Phone: 818-898-1226
The Merino Group
P.O. Box 227159
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Attn: Moises Merino
Phone: 213-634-0900
6. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. CONSULTANT shall be fully informed of and in compliance with all applicable laws, statues, codes, rules, regulations, and ordinances governing or affecting the performance of work.
7. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the Parties. Any ambiguities or disputed terms between this Agreement and any attached Exhibits shall be interpreted according to the language in this Agreement and not the Exhibits.
This Agreement shall become effective upon its approval and execution by CITY.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement the day and year first written above.
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO: THE MERINO GROUP:
By: By:
Kanika Kith, City Manager
Name:
Date:
Title:
APPROVED AS TO FORM Date:
By:
Richard Padilla, City Attorney
Date:
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Exhibit “A”
(Proposal/Scope of Work)
The Merino Group (TMG) proposes a one-year public relations and crisis management/communications support program for the City of San Fernando to provide a costeffective introduction to our services. The full scope of services is to include a targeted strategy, messaging development, and operational support. This structure is designed to help the City modernize its communications infrastructure and enhance the consistency, clarity, and responsiveness of all public messaging.
This scope directly responds to the City’s stated priorities: developing a comprehensive communications policy, elevating social media content creation, improving media engagement, and establishing reliable crisis-communications readiness supported by real-time monitoring and listening tools.
Scope of Services:
1. Development of Communications Policies & Protocols
TMG will develop a modernized communications policy that establishes a consistent, professional standard for all public-facing messaging. This includes:
• A comprehensive communications policy outlining standards for outreach, cadence, bilingual communication, and brand consistency.
• A message protocol defining drafting, review, approval, and release workflows (including coordination with the Police Department, Community Development, and the City Manager’s Office).
• Structured procedures for timely and consistent distribution of information across social media, the City website, email lists, traditional media, and community channels.
This framework will give the City a repeatable, reliable system for communicating clearly and consistently.
2. Public Relations and Crisis Management-Communications Support TMG will serve as an extension of the City’s public relations function by providing integrated communications services, media work, and continuous monitoring.
Direct Public Relations Support
• Drafting press releases, public statements, advisories, talking points, event messaging, and community updates.
• Coordinating messaging across departments to ensure accuracy, clarity, and unified narrative alignment for community stakeholders.
• Supporting proactive storytelling that highlights City programs, services, milestones, and achievements.
• Providing rapid-response support for urgent or time-sensitive situations, including evenings and weekends when needed.
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• Coordinating public safety messaging by serving as the media liaison for the San Fernando Police Department, particularly for high-profile or sensitive issues, including matters related to immigration enforcement and community impact.
Media Relations & Outreach
• Serving as the City’s media liaison when directed, ensuring timely and accurate communication with news outlets.
• Cultivating relationships with regional reporters and media platforms to improve narrative consistency and accuracy.
• Preparing message frameworks and briefing notes for City officials during interviews, sensitive topics, or high-profile events.
• Organizing and coordinating press events to elevate City initiatives.
3. Traditional Media Monitoring & Social Media Listening • Real-time monitoring of news coverage, online conversations, community forums, and social channels for mentions of San Fernando.
• Immediate alerts for emerging narratives, misinformation, disruptive actors, or trending issues.
• Twice-monthly sentiment & monitoring reports summarizing themes, risks, engagement trends, and recommended messaging actions.
• Strategic guidance on narrative control, rumor mitigation, and early-response communication.
4. Crisis Management & Emergency Communications Messaging TMG will provide dedicated crisis management & communications support, including:
• Providing culturally aware, bilingual crisis messaging support for sensitive topics, including heightened immigration enforcement, ensuring accuracy, community reassurance, and legal alignment with City leadership and the Police Department. • Rapid development of emergency messaging and scripts for public release. • Guidance on issue framing, rumor control, and maintaining message accuracy during sensitive or complex situations.
• Coordinated review processes ensuring alignment with the City Manager’s Office, Police Department, and City Attorney as needed.
• Activation of monitoring tools and rapid-response messaging should crises arise.
This ensures the City can proactively prepare to address urgent incidents and prevent misinformation from taking hold.
5. Social Media Creative Content & Campaign Development TMG will enhance the City’s digital presence with:
• Original branded graphics, photography, bilingual messaging, and some short-form video content.
• Thematic content campaigns (e.g., public safety, community workshops, planning initiatives, events, code enforcement).
• Strategies that increase reach, improve engagement, and strengthen visibility across platforms.
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• Support integrating messaging from Discover San Fernando with the City’s broader outreach efforts.
The focus is on high-quality, consistent, creative content that captures community attention.
Timeline & Budget
• Contract Term: February 1, 2026 – January 31, 2027 (12- months) • Total Cost: $55,000 - all services included
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Created: 2025-08-20 16:46:18 [EST]
(Supp. No. 42)
Sec. 2-850. Waiving of purchasing procedures.
In its discretion, the city council may at any time, without amending this division, waive the purchasing procedures or alter these proceedings to fit a specific purchase or contract, when such waiver is not in violation of state or federal law. A request for waiver should occur only when unforeseen circumstances arise that justify an exception to following the provisions of this division and is in the best interest of the city. (Ord. No. 1653, § 2(Exh. A), 4-18-2016; Ord. No. 1718, § 2(Exh. A), 8-7-2023) January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 118 of 438 ATTACHMENT “C”
RESOLUTION NO. 8428
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ADOPTED ON JUNE 30, 2025, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR PUBLIC
RELATIONS AND CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT SERVICES WHEREAS, the City Council has received and considered the proposed adjustment to the budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, commencing July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is necessary to amend the expenditures of the current City budget to appropriate additional funds for Public Relations and Crisis Communications Consulting Services through the Merino Group from the General Fund Reserves; and
WHEREAS, an annual budget for the City of San Fernando for Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk’s Office, was adopted on June 30, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, FIND, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The following adjustments are made to the City Budget:
ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS AND CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS
CONSULTING SERVICES
Increase in Professional Services Expenditures $22,916.17 Account No. 001-105-0000-4270
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the Office of the City Clerk.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 20th DAY OF January, 2026.
Joel Fajardo, Mayor of the City of San
Fernando, California
ATTEST:
Julia Fritz, City Clerk
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2 CERTIFICATION
I, Julia Fritz, 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. 8428 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 20th day of January, 2026, 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 January, 2026.
Julia Fritz, City Clerk
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AGENDA REPORT
CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1204 WWW.SFCITY.ORG REVIEW: ☒ City Clerk ☒ Director of Admin. Services ☒ City Manager To: Mayor Joel Fajardo and City Councilmembers
From: Kanika Kith, City Manager
By: Julia Fritz, City Clerk
Date: January 20, 2026
Subject: Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Appointing the City’s Representatives to the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority Governing Board RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8427 (Attachment “A”) appointing City Manager Kanika Kith as the City’s Primary Representative, Director of Administrative Services Erica Melton as Alternate Representative, and Human Resources & Risk Manager Sergio Ibarra as the Substitute Alternate Representative to the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA) Governing Board.
BACKGROUND:
1. Since July 1, 1986, the City has been a member of ICRMA, and is required to have a primary, primary alternate and a substitute primary alternate representative appointed to the Governing Board to attend and vote during board meetings, if the other members cannot attend.
2. On February 5, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 8283 appointing Personnel Manager Sergio Ibarra as the Primary Representative, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Erica Melton as the Alternate Representative, and City Manager Nick Kimball as the Substitute Alternate Representative to serve on the ICRMA Governing Board.
3. On November 10, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 8415 approving the appointment of ICRMA’s Delegate, Alternate and Sub-Alternate as Sergio Ibarra, Erica Melton, and City Manager Kanika Kith.
4. On January 5, 2026, the City Council approved the appointment of ICRMA’s Delegate, Alternate and Sub-Alternate as Kanika Kith, Erica Melton, and Sergio Ibarra, respectively.
Under Section 11.2 of the City Council Procedures Manual, the Mayor, with majority consent of the City Council, may appoint members to liaison roles, Ad Hoc committees, and standing committees.
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ANALYSIS:
ICRMA is a joint powers authority that provides risk management programs for approximately 12 member cities in the areas of general liability, workers’ compensation, property, earthquake and other related pooled insurance coverages.
The City has been a member of ICRMA since July 1, 1986, and is required to have a primary and alternate representative appointed to the Governing Board to attend and vote during Board meetings. The City may also have a substitute alternate representative, which is not required.
On January 5, 2026, as a result of the City Council’s annual reorganization to appoint a Mayor and Vice Mayor designations, this involves, in part new (or re‐appointed) liaison appointments and assignments to various committees and outside organizations such as the ICRMA). It is necessary to adopt a new Resolution (required by ICRMA) to appoint City Manager Kanika Kith as the City’s Primary Representative, Director of Administrative Services Erica Melton as Alternate Representative, and Human Resources & Risk Manager Sergio Ibarra as the Substitute Alternate Representative.
BUDGET IMPACT:
The City Council annual updates to the liaison assignments are included in the City Clerk’s regular work plan and, therefore, included in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Adopted Budget.
CONCLUSION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution appointing City Manager Kanika Kith as the City’s Primary Representative, Director of Administrative Services Erica Melton, as Alternate Representative, and Human Resources & Risk Manager Sergio Ibarra as the Substitute Alternate Representative to the ICRMA Governing Board.
ATTACHMENT:
A. Resolution No. 8427
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RESOLUTION NO. 8427
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO,
CALIFORNIA APPOINTING A DELEGATE, ALTERNATE, AND SUBSTITUTE
ALTERNATE TO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE INDEPENDENT CITIES
RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (ICRMA)
WHEREAS, the City of San Fernando ("City") is a member of the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority ("ICRMA"), a joint powers authority created pursuant to the provisions of the California Government Code;
WHEREAS, ICRMA provides a Liability Program, Workers' Compensation Program, Property Program, and other coverage programs for its members; WHEREAS, the Joint Powers Agreement provides that the Governing Board of the Authority shall be comprised of one representative from each member; WHEREAS, the City Council of each member may select and change any of its representatives by filing a resolution with ICRMA;
WHEREAS, the City council may appoint legislative member(s) or staff member(s) to serve on the Governing Board;
WHEREAS staff members shall have one of the following positions, or equivalent: City Attorney, Assistant City Attorney, Financial Officer, City Administrator/Manager, Assistant/Deputy City Administrator/Manager, Assistant to City Manager, Risk Manager, Human Resources Director/Manager, or Administrative Services Director; and WHEREAS, City desires to designate its representative(s) to the ICRMA Governing Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, FIND, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That Kanika Kith (a staff person) is hereby appointed to serve as a primary delegate representative on the ICRMA Governing Board.
SECTION 2. That Erica D. Melton (a staff person) is hereby re-appointed as the alternate representative, to serve on the ICRMA Governing Board in the absence of the primary member noted in Section 1 above.
SECTION 3. That Sergio Ibarra (a staff person) is hereby appointed as the substitute alternate, to serve on the ICRMA Governing Board in the absence of the primary and alternate members noted in Sections 1 and 2 above.
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2 SECTION 4. That the individuals designated by this City Council as the City's primary delegate, alternate and substitute alternate representatives to the ICRMA Governing Board are hereby confirmed and designated as the City's delegates for all purposes of representing the City's interests and exercising the authority of the City with respect to all matters delegated to the Governing Board and signing all amendments as are contemplated to be approved by the Governing Board.
SECTION 5. That a certified copy of this Resolution shall be provided to the Executive Director of ICRMA.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the Office of the City Clerk.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 20th day of January, 2026. ____________________________________
Joel Fajardo, Mayor of the City of San
Fernando
ATTEST:
______________________________
Julia Fritz, City Clerk
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3 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. 8427 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 20th day of January, 2026, 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 January, 2026.
Julia Fritz, City Clerk
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AGENDA REPORT
CITY CLERK 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1201 WWW.SANFERNANDO.GOV REVIEW: ☒ City Clerk ☒ Director of Admin. Services ☒ City Manager To: Mayor Joel Fajardo and Councilmembers
From: Kanika Kith, City Manager
By: Julia Fritz, City Clerk
Date: January 20, 2026
Subject: Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Calling for and Giving Notice of Holding a General Municipal Election on June 2, 2026, Request to Consolidate the Election with the Statewide Election, Authorize the Los Angeles County Elections Official to Perform Election Services, and Adopting and Approving Regulations Pertaining to Candidate Statements and Related Materials Submitted to the Electorate RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 8426 (Attachment “A”):
i. Calling and giving notice of the City of San Fernando’s (“City”) General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, for the election of three (3) City Councilmembers to each serve four-year terms;
ii. Approve the request to consolidate the election with the Statewide Election; and request that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors (“Board of Supervisors”) consent, and effectuate such consolidation to issue instructions to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (“County Registrar”) to take any and all steps necessary for the holding of the consolidated election;
iii. Adopt regulations pursuant to Elections Code (EC) Sections 13307 through EC13313 (Attachment “B”), pertaining to candidate statements and related election materials; b. Authorize the City Clerk to file all required documents by February 2, 2026, with the Board of Supervisors to effectuate the request for election consolidated services; and c. Adopt Resolution No. 8417 (Attachment “C”) amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Adopted Budget to appropriate General Fund Reserves for election and associated notification costs.
January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 131 of 438 Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Calling for and Giving Notice of Holding a General Municipal Election on June 2, 2026, Request to Consolidate the Election with the Statewide Election, Authorize the Los Angeles County Elections Official to Perform Election Services, and Adopting Regulations Pertaining to Candidate Statements and Related Materials Submitted to the Electorate
BACKGROUND:
1. On August 21, 2017, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1668 (Attachment “D”), to change the City’s General Municipal Elections from March of odd-numbered years to November of even-numbered years to coincide with the Statewide General Election.
2. On November 8, 2022, the City held its regularly scheduled General Municipal Elections for the election of three (3) City Councilmembers to each serve four-year terms. Mayor Joel Fajardo, Councilmember Mary Mendoza and Councilmember Mary Solorio were elected, with terms expiring in November 2026.
3. On October 20, 2025, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1737 amending Division 3 (General Municipal Elections) of Article II (City Council) of Chapter 2 (Administration) of the San Fernando Municipal Code to change the date of the City’s General Municipal Elections from the Statewide Election date in November of even-numbered years to the Statewide Election date that alternates between March and June of even-numbered years beginning with the June 2, 2026 Statewide Primary Election.
4. On October 23, 2025, the City transmitted a copy of Ordinance No. 1737 to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors (“Board of Supervisors”) requesting that the County approve the change of the City’s election date (Attachment “E”).
5. On January 6, 2026, the Board of Supervisors approved the City’s request to change the San Fernando General Election (Attachment “F”).
6. By the end of January 2026, pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10403.5(e), the City, through the County of Los Angeles Elections Division, will be mailing a post-card (Attachment “G”) notifying all San Fernando registered voters on the change of the City’s Election date from November of even numbered years to alternating March/June of even numbered years, beginning with the June 2, 2026 Statewide Election.
ANALYSIS:
Municipal Elections are a fundamental component of democracy, enabling residents to select representatives and influence decisions on issues such as the municipal budget, public policies, and community programs. These elections ensure that local governments remain accountable to the community being served, providing a mechanism for residents to express their preferences and priorities. By participating in city elections, residents play an active role in shaping the direction of their community, ensuring that local governance reflects the collective will and addresses the overall needs of the community.
January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 132 of 438 Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Calling for and Giving Notice of Holding a General Municipal Election on June 2, 2026, Request to Consolidate the Election with the Statewide Election, Authorize the Los Angeles County Elections Official to Perform Election Services, and Adopting Regulations Pertaining to Candidate Statements and Related Materials Submitted to the Electorate
The City’s General Municipal Election will be held on June 2, 2026, in consolidation with the Statewide Primary Election, pursuant to Ordinance No. 1737, which changed the City’s General Municipal Elections from the Statewide Election date in November of even-numbered years to the Statewide Election date that alternates between March and June of even-numbered years beginning June 2, 2026. This change is in compliance with California Elections Code Section 1301(b)(1).
Registered voters in the City will have the opportunity to elect three (3) Councilmembers of the five-member City Council each to serve a full four-year term. The three (3) Councilmember seats for the four-year terms are presently occupied by incumbents Joel Fajardo, Mary Mendoza and Mary Solorio.
For the City to request consolidation of election administrative services on the same day with the Statewide Primary Election with the County Registrar’s office, the City Council must:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 8426 (Attachment “A”):
i. Calling and giving notice of the City of San Fernando’s (“City”) General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, for the election of three (3) City Councilmembers to each serve four-year terms;
ii. Approve the request to consolidate the election with the Statewide Election; and request that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors (“Board of Supervisors”) consent, and effectuate such consolidation to issue instructions to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (“County Registrar”) to take any and all steps necessary for the holding of the consolidated election;
iii. Adopt regulations pursuant to Elections Code (EC) Sections 13307 through EC13313 (Attachment “B”), pertaining to candidate statements and related election materials; b. Authorize the City Clerk to file all required documents by February 2, 2026, with the Board of Supervisors to effectuate the request for election consolidated services; and c. Adopt Resolution No. 8417 (Attachment “C”) amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Adopted Budget to appropriate General Fund Reserves for election and associated notification costs.
To effectuate the City’s request to consolidate election services, a copy of the adopted Resolution No. 8426 must be transmitted to the Board of Supervisors no later than February 2, 2026.
Services rendered by the County Registrar includes but are not limited to, managing voter registration, ballot preparation, ballot printing and distribution, hosting and staffing in-person vote centers, ballot counting, canvass the election returns, certifying the final election results and implementing all such legally required or customarily employed measures and practices as may be necessary to conduct the election in a timely and legally compliant manner.
January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 133 of 438 Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Calling for and Giving Notice of Holding a General Municipal Election on June 2, 2026, Request to Consolidate the Election with the Statewide Election, Authorize the Los Angeles County Elections Official to Perform Election Services, and Adopting Regulations Pertaining to Candidate Statements and Related Materials Submitted to the Electorate
The City Clerk will manage the distribution and filing of candidate nomination papers, nomination petition signature verification, and follow all regulations pursuant to EC Sections 13307 through EC 13313, regarding candidate statements and related election materials.
The opening of the candidate nomination filing period begins at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, February 9, 2026, and ends at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026. This is the period that potential candidates may receive and file candidate nomination documents with the City Clerk Department. If an incumbent Councilmember does not file the proper nomination documents to run for re-election, the candidate filing period for that Councilmember’s position will be extended to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Based on the County Registrar’s Election Estimator Calculator (Attachment “H”) the estimated cost of the City’s General Election is approximately $75,000. In addition, the City will be responsible for the cost of postage for the post card notification to all registered voters of San Fernando regarding the election date change in the approximate amount of $7,700 ($0.61 per postage paid post-card mailed). If the City Council approves Resolution No. 8417 (Attachment “C”), budget appropriations totaling $82,700 will be completed to cover the anticipated cost of the City’s June 2, 2026 General Municipal Election.
CONCLUSION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 8426 (Attachment “A”):
i. Calling and giving notice of the City of San Fernando’s (“City”) General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, for the election of three (3) City Councilmembers to each serve four-year terms;
ii. Approve the request to consolidate the election with the Statewide Election; and request that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors (“Board of Supervisors”) consent, and effectuate such consolidation to issue instructions to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (“County Registrar”) to take any and all steps necessary for the holding of the consolidated election;
iii. Adopt regulations pursuant to Elections Code (EC) Sections 13307 through EC13313 (Attachment “B”), pertaining to candidate statements and related election materials; b. Authorize the City Clerk to file all required documents by February 2, 2026, with the Board of Supervisors to effectuate the request for election consolidated services; and January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 134 of 438 Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Calling for and Giving Notice of Holding a General Municipal Election on June 2, 2026, Request to Consolidate the Election with the Statewide Election, Authorize the Los Angeles County Elections Official to Perform Election Services, and Adopting Regulations Pertaining to Candidate Statements and Related Materials Submitted to the Electorate
c. Adopt Resolution No. 8417 (Attachment “C”) amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Adopted Budget to appropriate General Fund Reserves for election and associated notification costs.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution No. 8426
B. California Elections Code Sections 13307 through EC 13313 C. Resolution 8417
D. Ordinance No. 1668
E. Ordinance No. 1737
F. Approval from on Election date Change from the Board of Supervisors G. Post-Card Notifying San Fernando Voters of Election Date Change H. Election Cost Estimator Calculator
January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 135 of 438 ATTACHMENT “A”
RESOLUTION NO. 8426
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, CALIFORNIA, (1) CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026, FOR THE ELECTION OF THREE CITY COUNCILMEMBERS; (2) REQUESTING
CONSOLIDATION OF SUCH ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DAY; (3) REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO ISSUE INSTRUCTIONS
TO THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO TAKE ANY AND ALL STEPS NECESSARY FOR THE HOLDING OF THE CONSOLIDATED ELECTION; AND (4) ADOPTING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE
STATEMENTS
WHEREAS, under the provision of the laws relating to General Law cities in the State of California, a General Municipal Election of the City of San Fernando (the “City”) shall be conducted on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, for the purpose of electing three (3) members of the City Council for the full term of four-years each; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable that said election be consolidated with the County-administered General Election to be held on the same date and that within the City the precincts, polling places, and election officers of the two elections be the same, and that the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk of the County of Los Angeles (“County Registrar”) canvass the returns of the City’s General Municipal Election and that it be held in all respects as if it were part and parcel of the County-administered General Election; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to secure the consent and order of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles (the “Board of Supervisors”) to effectuate such consolidation; and WHEREAS, the City shall compensate the County Registrar for all necessary expenses incurred by the County in performing election services for the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council approves the printing of the information for said election in the foreign languages requiring translation pursuant to the Voting Rights Act of 1965; and
WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 13307 provides that the City may adopt regulations pertaining to the recovery of certain costs associated with the printing, handling, translation, and mailing of candidate statements as filed with the elections officer; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, FIND, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The recitals above and findings therein are true and correct and incorporated into the body of this Resolution by this reference.
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2 SECTION 2. That pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California relating to General Law cities, the City Council hereby orders and calls a General Municipal Election to be held in the City of San Fernando, California on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, to be consolidated with the County-administered General Election to be held on the same day for the purpose of electing three (3) members of the City Council for the full term of four-years.
SECTION 3. Pursuant to the requirements of Section 10403 of the Elections Code, it is respectfully requested that the Board of Supervisors consent and agree to the consolidation of the City’s General Municipal Election on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, with the County-administered election to be held on the same date.
SECTION 4. In connection with the County Registrar's administration of the City's June 2, 2026 General Municipal Election, the City further requests that the County Registrar be authorized and directed to: (a) review and verify vote by mail applications and signatures; (b) conduct registered voter verifications (including signature verifications) associated with the processing of any proposed General Municipal Election ballot measure; (c) provide the City with the appropriate election precinct data, to the extent required; (d) make available to the City such election facilities, ballot casting equipment and assistance as may be necessary to conduct the election in compliance with state law and the Board of Supervisor's approval; (e) canvass the election returns; (f) print and supply ballots for the election; (g) mail the City's sample ballots, including ballot measure question, arguments, rebuttals and impartial analysis; and (h) administer the City's General Municipal Election in all respects as if it were part and parcel of any other County Registrar administered election, implementing all such legally required or customarily employed measures and practices as may be necessary to conduct the election in a timely and legally compliant manner.
SECTION 5. The City shall reimburse the Country Registrar for any costs associated with the administration of said election upon presentation to the City of a properly approved bill.
SECTION 6. Pursuant to Section 13307 of the Elections Code, each candidate for elective office to be voted for at the City’s June 2, 2026, General Municipal Election may prepare a candidate statement on a form acceptable to the County Registrar, as applicable, and made available through the City Clerk.
SECTION 7. Pursuant to Section 13307(c) of the California Elections Code, the governing body of the City of San Fernando authorizes the preparation of candidate statements for nonpartisan elective office for the purpose of electronic distribution. Candidates will prepare statements for electronic distribution pursuant to Section 13307(a) of the Elections Code. A statement prepared pursuant to this subdivision shall be posted on the internet website of the County Elections Official. Candidates shall provide payment of the requisite fee to cover the duties and procedures set forth in Sections 13307(b) and (d) of the Elections Code. Each candidate for any of the offices to be elected at the General Municipal Election to be conducted on June 2, 2026, who files a candidate statement shall concurrently deposit with the City Clerk an amount, as reasonably estimated by the City Clerk, to pay in advance his or her estimated pro rata share of the actual costs of printing and handling such candidate statements incurred by the City and/or the County Registrar at the time of filing such statement with the City Clerk. In the January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 137 of 438 RES. NO. 8426
3 event that the amount paid as a deposit by a candidate includes overpayment of actual costs incurred by the City and/or the County Registrar, the City Clerk shall prorate the excess amount among the candidates and refund the excess amount paid within thirty (30) days following the date of the election.
SECTION 8. Pursuant to Section 13307(a)(1) of the Elections Code candidate statements may include the following:
(A) The name, age, and occupation of the candidate; and (B) A brief description of no more than 200 words of the candidate’s education and qualifications as expressed by the candidate himself or herself.
SECTION 9. Pursuant to Elections Code Section 13307(a)(1), candidate statements shall not include the following:
(A) The party affiliation of the candidate; or
(B) References to membership or activity in partisan political organizations.
SECTION 10. All prospective candidates should be aware of the holding in Dean v.
Superior Court (1998) 62 Cal.App.4th 638, which holds that a statement prepared by a candidate for inclusion in the voters’ pamphlet may not include comments or statements concerning the qualifications (or alleged lack of qualifications) of one’s opponents. Candidates, in an abundance of caution, should avoid making any reference to opponents in their candidate statements.
Candidates should seek the advice of private legal counsel if unsure as to whether their candidate statement does or does not comply with applicable law before filing.
SECTION 11. The candidate statement shall be filed in typewritten form at the Office of the City Clerk at the time the candidate’s nomination papers are filed. The candidate statement may be withdrawn, but not changed, during the period for filing nomination papers and until 5:00 p.m. of the next working day after the close of the nomination period.
SECTION 12. Subject to any logistical constraints imposed by the County Registrar by virtue of consolidation, the City Clerk shall have translated (from the English to relevant foreign languages authorized under the Voting Rights Act of 1965) and printed in the voters’ pamphlet only the candidate statements of those candidates who request such translation and printing at the time of filing of the candidate statements.
SECTION 13. No candidate for any elected office of the City shall be permitted to include additional materials in the voters’ pamphlet and sample ballot package.
SECTION 14. The City Clerk shall provide each candidate or candidate’s representative a copy of this Resolution at the time nominating petitions are issued.
SECTION 15. The ballots to be used at the election shall be in form and content as required by law.
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4 SECTION 16. The City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to coordinate with the County Registrar to procure and furnish any and all official ballots, notices, printed matter and all supplies, equipment and paraphernalia that may be necessary in order to properly and lawfully conduct the election.
SECTION 17. The polls for the election shall be open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. of the day of the election and shall remain open continuously from that time until eight o’clock (8:00) p.m. of the same day when the polls shall be closed, pursuant to Elections Code Section 10242, except as provided in Section 14401 of the Elections Code.
SECTION 18. In all particulars not recited in this Resolution, the election shall be held and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections.
SECTION 19. In the event of a tie vote (if any two or more persons receive an equal and the highest number of votes for an office) as certified by the County Registrar, the City Council, in accordance with Elections Code Section 15651(a), shall set a date and time and place and summon the candidates who have received the tie votes to appear and will determine the tie by lot (i.e., coin toss, draw straws, drawing of names).
SECTION 20. The City Clerk shall forward without delay, a copy of this Resolution to the appropriate public agency which shall be assisting the City with the conduct of its General Municipal Election.
SECTION 21. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of January, 2026.
_________________________________
Joel Fajardo, Mayor of the City of
San Fernando, California
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Julia Fritz, City Clerk
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5 CERTIFICATION
I, Julia Fritz, 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. 8426 which was approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of San Fernando, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 20th day of January, 2026, 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 January 2026.
Julia Fritz, City Clerk
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ELECTIONS CODE
Section 13307
13307. (a) ( 1) Each candidate for nonpartisan elective office in any local agency, including any city, county, city and county, or district, may prepare a candidate's statement on an appropriate form provided by the elections official. The statement may include the name, age, and occupation of the candidate and a brief description, ofno more than 200 words, of the candidate's education and qualifications expressed by the candidate himselfor herself. However, the governing body of the local agency may authorize an increase in the limitations on words for the statement from 200 to 400 words. The statement shall not include the party affiliation of the candidate, nor membership or activity in partisan political organizations. (2) The statement authorized by this subdivision shall be filed in the office of the elections official when the candidate's nomination papers are returned for filing, ifit is for a primary election, or for an election for offices for which there is no primary.
The statement shall be filed in the office of the elections official no later than the 88th day before the election, if it is for an election for which nomination papers are not required to be filed. If a runoff election or general election occurs within 88 days of the primary or first election, the statement shall be filed with the elections official by the third day following the governing body's declaration of the results from the primary or first election.
(3) Except as provided in Section 13309, the statement may be withdrawn, but not changed, during the period for filing nomination papers and until 5 p.m. of the next working day after the close of the nomination period.
(b) (1) The elections official shall send to each voter a county voter information guide that contains the written statements of each candidate that is prepared pursuant to subdivision (a). The statement of each candidate shall be printed in type of uniform size and darkness, and with uniform spacing.
(2) The elections official shall provide a Spanish translation to those candidates who wish to have one, and shall select a person to provide that translation who is one of the following:
(A) A certified and registered interpreter on the Judicial Council Master List. (8) An interpreter categorized as "certified" or "professionally qualified" by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts.
(C) From an institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Secretary of Education. (D) A current voting member in good standing of the American Translators Association.
January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 141 of 438 (E) A current member in good standing of the American Association of Language Specialists.
(c) (1) In addition to the statement prepared pursuant to subdivision (a), if the elections official who is conducting the election permits electronic distribution of a candidate's statement, the governing body of a local agency may permit each candidate for nonpartisan elective office in the local agency to prepare a candidate's statement for the purpose of electronic distribution pursuant to this subdivision. (2) A statement prepared pursuant to this subdivision shall be posted on the Internet Web site of the elections official, and may be included in a voter's pamphlet that is electronically distributed by the elections official pursuant to Section 13300. 7, but shall not be included in a voter's pamphlet that is printed and mailed to voters pursuant to subdivision (b ).
(3) A statement that is printed in the voter's pamphlet and mailed to voters pursuant to subdivision (b) shall be included with the statement that is prepared and electronically distributed pursuant to this subdivision. ( 4) A statement that is prepared and electronically distributed pursuant to this subdivision shall be displayed in type of uniform size and darkness, and with uniform spacing.
(5) The elections official shall provide a Spanish translation to those candidates who wish to have one, and shall select a person to provide that translation who is one of the persons listed in paragraph (2) of subdivision (b ). ( d) The local agency may estimate the total cost of printing, handling, translating, mailing, and electronically distributing candidate's statements filed pursuant to this section, including costs incurred as a result of complying with the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended. The local agency may require each candidate filing a statement to pay in advance to the local agency his or her estimated pro rata share as a condition of having his or her statement included in the county voter information guide or electronically distributed. In the event the estimated payment is required, the receipt for the payment shall include a written notice that the estimate is just an approximation of the actual cost that varies from one election to another election and may be significantly more or less than the estimate, depending on the actual number of candidates filing statements. Accordingly, the local agency is not bound by the estimate and may, on a pro rata basis, bill the candidate for additional actual expense or refund any excess paid depending on the final actual cost. In the event of underpayment, the local agency may require the candidate to pay the balance of the cost incurred. In the event of overpayment, the local agency that, or the elections official who, collected the estimated cost shall prorate the excess amount among the candidates and refund the excess amount paid within 30 days of the election. ( e) This section shall not be deemed to make any statement, or the authors of any statement, free or exempt from any civil or criminal action or penalty because of any false, slanderous, or libelous statements offered for printing electronic distribution pursuant to this section or contained in the county voter information guide. (t) Before the nominating period opens, the local agency for that election shall determine whether a charge shall be levied against that candidate for the candidate's January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 142 of 438 statement sent to each voter and, if authorized pursuant to subdivision ( c ), for the electronically distributed candidate's statement. This decision shall not be revoked or modified after the seventh day before the opening of the nominating period. A written statement of the regulations with respect to charges for handling, packaging, mailing, and electronic distribution shall be provided to each candidate or his or her representative, at the time he or she picks up the nomination papers. (g) For purposes of this section and Section 13310, the board of supervisors is the governing body of judicial elections.
(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 422, Sec. 71.5. (AB 2911) Effective January I, 2017.) January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 143 of 438 @ , '"'
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(LECTRONl( LEGAL MAT[RtA.l
State of California
ELECTIONS CODE
Section 13307.5
13307.5. A candidate for United States Representative may purchase the space to place a statement in the voter infonnation portion of the county voter infonnation guide that does not exceed 250 words. The statement shall not refer to any opponent of the candidate. The statement shall be submitted in accordance with the timeframes and procedures set forth in this code for the preparation of the voter infonnation portion of the county voter information guide.
(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 422, Sec. 72. (AB 29 11 ) Effective January I, 201 7.) January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 144 of 438 ®
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State of California
ELECTIONS CODE
Section 13307.7
13307.7. (a) An elections official shall post the form to be used by a candidate lo submit a candidate statement pursuant to Section 13307, Section 13307.5, or subdivision ( c) of Section 8560 I of the Government Code, on the elections official's internet website, and shall accept the electronic submission of that form if it is submitted in accordance with the times and procedures set forth in this code for the preparation of the voter information portion of the county voter information guide. 1 f the candidate is running in a multicounty district, the elections official of each county shall accept the electronic submission of the form from the candidate's county of residence; however, the candidate shall transmit a hard copy of the candidate statement form, any accompanying form, and payment of the requisite fee lo each county by overnight mail within 72 hours of filing the statement electronically. The elections official shall not require the candidate to submit any additional forms as a means of correcting internet website posting errors made by the elections official. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), an elections official may require a candidate to provide additional information that the official needs to comply with state law and county voter information guide requirements.
(Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 664, Sec. 2. (AB 773) Effective October I 0, 2023.) January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 145 of 438 @ ,.,-., '.,.,.,
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State of California
ELECTIONS CODE
Section 13308
13308. In addition to the restrictions set forth in Section 13307, any candidate's statement submitted pursuant to Section 13307 shall be limited to a recitation of the candidate's own personal background and qualifications, and shall not in any way make reference to other candidates for that office or to another candidate's qualifications, character, or activities. The elections official shall not cause to be printed, posted on an Internet Web site, or circulated any statement that the elections official determines is not so limited or that includes any reference prohibited by this section.
(/\mended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 128, Sec. 2. (AB 20 I 0) Effective January I, 2017.) January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 146 of 438 ®
' AUTHENTICATED
[l[CTRONIC L(GAL MAHAIAL
State of California
ELECTIONS CODE
Section 13309
13309. (a) Notwithstanding Section 13307, if a candidate alleges to be indigent and unable to pay in advance the requisite fee for submitting a candidate statement, the candidate shall submit to the local agency a statement of fi nancial worth to be used in determining whether or not he or she is eligible to submit a candidate statement without payment of the fee in advance.
(b) The statement of financial worth required by this section shall be submitted by the candidate together with his or her candidate statement in accordance with the deadline specified in Section 13307. The statement of financial worth form shall be furnished by the local agency, and may include questions relating to the candidate's employer, income, real estate holdings, tangible personal property, and financial obligations. The candidate shall certify the content of the statement as to its truth and correctness under penalty of perjury. The candidate shall also sign a release form of the candidate's most recent federal income tax report.
(c) Upon receipt ofa statement of financial worth, a determination shall be made by the local agency of whether or not the candidate is indigent. The local agency shall notify the candidate of its findings.
( d) If it is determined that the candidate is not indigent, the candidate shall, within three days of the notification, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays, withdraw the statement or pay the requisite fee. If the cand idate fa ils to respond within the time prescribed, the local agency shall not be obligated to print and mail the statement.
(e) If the local agency determines that the candidate is indigent, the local agency shall print and mai I the statement.
(f) Nothing in this section shall prohibit the local agency from billing the candidate his or her actual pro rata share of the cost after the election. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 560, Sec. 11. (AB 1417) Effective January I, 20 14.) January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 147 of 438 @
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State of California
ELECTIONS CODE
Section 13310
13310. Prior to the nomination period for an election, the governing body of the local agency conducting the election may determine that Section 13307 is inapplicable to that election. This section shall become operative only if the United States Supreme Court or the California Supreme Court mies that candidates (other than indigent candidates) may not be required to pay for candidates' statements authorized pursuant to Section I 3307.
(Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. Section conditionally operative by its own provisions.) January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 148 of 438 ® .-cc
AUTHENTICATED
ElECtAONlCUGAL MAT[IUAL
State of California
ELECTIONS CODE
Section 1331 1
133 11. otwithstanding the California Public Records Act (Division IO (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title I of the Government Code), the statements fi led pursuant to Section 13307 shall remain confidential until the expiration of the filing deadline.
(Amended by Stats. 2021 , Ch. 6 15, Sec. 99. (AB 474) Effective January I, 2022. Operative January I, 2023, pursuant to Sec. 463 of Stats. 202 1, Ch. 6 15.) January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 149 of 438 ® .-;;,
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El(CTIIONIC L[GAI.MAIUIIAL
State of California
ELECTIONS CODE
Section 13312
133 12. (a) Each county voter information guide prepared pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 13307 shall contain a notice in the heading of the first page, not smaller than I 0-point type, that specifies both of the following:
( I) That the county voter information guide does not contain a complete list of candidates and that a complete list of candidates appears on the sample ballot (if any candidate is not listed in the county voter information guide). (2) That each candidate's statement in the county voter information guide is volunteered by the candidate and (if printed at the candidate's expense) is printed at the candidate's expense.
(b) If a local agency has authorized each candidate for nonpartisan elective office to prepare a candidate's statement for the purpose of electronic distribution pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 13307, and if a candidate has submitted a statement for that purpose, the notice required by subdivision (a) shall specify that additional statements are available on the internet website of the elections official and shall include the internet website address at which the statements may be viewed. (Amended by S1a1s. 2023, Ch. 131 . Sec. 56. (AB 1754) EITcc1ivc January I, 2024.) January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 150 of 438
AUTHENTICATED
[L[CTRONJC LEGA.l MATlllAL
State of California
ELECTIONS CODE
Section 13313
133 I 3. (a) The elections official shall make a copy of the material referred to in Section I 3307 available for public examination in the elections official's office for a period of IO calendar days immediately following the filing deadline for submission of those documents. Any person may obtain a copy of the candidate's statements from the elections official for use outside of the elections official's office. The elections official may charge a fee to any person obtaining a copy of the material, and the fee may not exceed the actual cost incurred by the elections official in providing the copy. (b) ( I) During the IO-calendar-day public examination period provided by this section, any voter of the jurisdiction in which the election is being held, or the elections official, himselfor herself, may seek a writ of mandate or an injunction requiring any or all of the material in the candidates statements to be amended or deleted. The writ of mandate or injunction request shall be filed no later than the end of the I 0-calendar-day public examination period.
(2) A peremptory writ of mandate or an injunction shall issue only upon clear and convincing proof that the material in question is false, misleading, or inconsistent with the requirements of this chapter, and that issuance of the writ or injunction will not substantially interfere with the printing or distribution of official election materials as provided by law.
(3) The elections official shall be named as respondent and the candidate who authored the material in question shall be named as the real party in interest. In the case of the elections official bringing the mandamus or injunctive action pursuant to this subdivision, the board of supervisors of the county shal l be named as the respondent and the candidate who authored the material in question shall be named as the real party in interest.
(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 228, Sec. 12. Effective January I, 2003.) January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 151 of 438 ATTACHMENT “C”
RESOLUTION NO. 8417
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026,
APPROVING BUDGET APPROPRIATION FROM GENERAL FUND RESERVES FOR THE JUNE 2, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION AND ASSOCIATED
NOTIFICATION COSTS
WHEREAS, the City Council has received and considered the proposed adjustment to the budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, commencing July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is necessary to amend the revenues and expenditures of the current City budget from General Fund Reserves to appropriate funds for the June 2, 2026 General Municipal Election and associated notification costs; and WHEREAS, an annual budget for the City of San Fernando for Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk’s Office, was adopted on June 30, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, FIND, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The following adjustments are made to the City Budget:
ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR 2026 ELECTION & ASSOCIATED NOTIFICATION COSTS Increase in Expenditures $82,700
Account No. 001-116-0000-4260 75,000
Account No. 001-116-0000-4230 7,700
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the Office of the City Clerk.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 20th DAY OF JANUARY 2026.
Joel Fajardo, Mayor of the City of San
Fernando, California
ATTEST:
Julia Fritz, City Clerk
January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 152 of 438 RES. NO. 8417
2 CERTIFICATION
I, Julia Fritz, 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. 8417 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 20th day of January 2026, 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 January 2026.
Julia Fritz, City Clerk
January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 153 of 438 ORDINANCE NO. 1668
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN FERNANDO, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO.
1452 AND MOVING THE DATE OF GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTIONS FROM THE FIRST TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST
MONDAY IN MARCH OF ODD-NUMBERED YEARS TO THE
FIRST TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY IN NOVEMBER
OF EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 6, 2018
WHEREAS, general law cities, such as the City of San Fernando (the "City"), are obligated to conduct general and special municipal elections in accordance with the California Elections Code (the "Elections Code"), per Elections Code Section 10101, et seq.; WHEREAS, the City currently conducts its general elections on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March in each odd-numbered year, pursuant to City Council Ordinance No. 1452 and Elections Code Section 1301;
WHEREAS, on September 1, 2015, Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 415 ("SB 415") into law;
WHEREAS, commencing January 1, 2018, SB 415 prohibits the City from holding an election on any date other than a statewide election date, as doing so in the past has resulted in turnout that is at least twenty-five percent (25%) below the average turnout in that jurisdiction in the last four statewide general elections;
WHEREAS, Section 14052(b) of the Elections Code allows the City to hold elections on dates other than statewide election dates, after January 1, 2018, if it adopts a plan to consolidate futures elections with statewide elections no later than the November 8, 2022 statewide general election;
WHEREAS, on July 18, 2016, the City adopted Resolution No. 7754, which set forth the City's intention and plan to begin holding its elections on the first Tuesday after the First Monday in November no later than November 8, 2022; and
WHEREAS, on July 17, 201 7, the City Council conducted a public hearing and considered approval of an ordinance to begin holding its elections on the November statewide election date beginning on November 8, 2022. After discussion, the City Council directed staff to accelerate the switch to statewide election dates and to prepare an ordinance for City Council consideration to switch to statewide election dates beginning with the November 6, 2018 election.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
FERNANDO, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
ATTACHMENT "D"
January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 154 of 438 SECTION 1. The facts set forth m the recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. Ordinance No. 1452 is hereby repealed and rescinded in its entirety and superseded by this Ordinance No. 1668.
SECTION 3. Resolution No. 7754 is hereby repealed and rescinded in its entirety.
SECTION 4. Pursuant to Elections Code Section 1301 and in compliance with SB 415, general municipal elections for the City of San Fernando are hereby moved from the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March of odd-numbered years to the first Tuesday after the First Monday in November of even-numbered years, commencing November 6, 2018. In recognition of the foregoing and subject to approval of this ordinance and the proposed change of election date contemplated herein by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, Division 3 of Chapter 2 (Administration) of the San Fernando Municipal Code, which is currently designated as "Reserved" is hereby amended in its entirety to now state the following, Division 3. - General Municipal Elections.
2.91 Date of General Municipal Elections; Consolidation with County. (a) The city shall hold its general municipal elections on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each even-numbered year, commencing with a general municipal election to be held on November 6, 2018. (b) General municipal elections held pursuant to this Section be consolidated with the concurrent statewide election of the same date administered by the Registrar-Recorder for the County of Los Angeles unless the County Board of Supervisors denies such consolidation pursuant to Elections Code Section 10402.5. In the event the County Board of Supervisors denies consolidation in any given year, the City reserves the right to administer the election on its own, through the office of the City Clerk, or in cooperation with any other public agency to the extent authorized by law.
SECTION S. In order to accommodate the new election schedule, the terms for City elected officials who were victorious at elections in 2015 and 2017 shall be subject to a reduction of approximately four months from terms of office as follows:
2 January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 155 of 438 Elected (by Original End New End of
standard odd-year of Term Term Due to
municipal election) SB 415
Councilmember 1 March 2015 March 2019 November 2018
Councilmember 2 March 2015 March 2019 November 2018
Councilmember 3 March 2015 March 2019 November 2018
Councilmember 4 March 2017 March 2021 November 2020
Councilmember 5 March 2017 March 2021 November 2020
SECTION 6. In accordance with Elections Code Section 10403 .5(b ), this Ordinance shall cause no elected city terms of office to be increased or decreased by more than twelve (12) months.
SECTION 7. Inconsistent Provisions. Any provision of the San Fernando City Code or appendices thereto that conflicts with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such conflict and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to the extent necessary to affect the provisions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 8. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance, or any part thereof is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 9. 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 a newspaper of general circulation within fifteen (15) days after its adoption.
SECTION 10. Effective Date/Operative Date. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after a second reading and adoption. This Ordinance shall become operative upon approval by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, per Elections Code Section 1301(b).
SECTION 11. 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.
3 January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 156 of 438 PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of San F emando at its regular meeting on this 21 st day of August, 201 7.
ATTEST:
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Elena G. Chavez, City Clerk
AP~OVED AS TO FO V
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO )
I, ELENA G. CHAVEZ, City Clerk of the City of San Fernando, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing Ordinance No. 1668 was introduced at the regular meeting of the City Council held on the ]1h day of August 2017, and thereafter at the regular meeting of said City Council, duly held on the 21
st day of August 2017, was passed and adopted by the following votes to wit:
A YES: Gonzales, Ballin, Lopez - 3
NOES: Fajardo, Soto - 2
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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Elena G. Chavez, City Clerk
4 January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 157 of 438 ORDINANCE NO. 1737
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING PRIOR ORDINANCE NO. 1668 AND AMENDING DIVISION 3 (GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS) OF ARTICLE II (CITY COUNCIL) OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE SAN FERNANDO
MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE DATE OF CITY'S GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTIONS FROM THE STATEWIDE ELECTION DATE IN NOVEMBER OF
EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS TO THE STATEWIDE ELCTION DATE THAT
ALTERNATES BETWEEN MARCH AND JUNE OF EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS BEGINNING JUNE 2, 2026
WHEREAS, general law cities, such as the City of San Fernando (the "City"), are obligated to conduct general and special municipal elections in accordance with the Caiifornia Elections Code (the "Eiections Code"), per Elections Code Section 10101, etseq.; and WHEREAS, per Elections Code Section 1301(a), a city's General Municipal Election must be held on an "established election date" as that term is defined under Elections Code Section 1000; and
WHEREAS, the following election dates fall within the definition of the term "established election dates" under Elections Code Section 1000: (i) the Tuesday after the first Monday in March of each even-numbered year that is evenly divisible by four; (ii) the Tuesday after the first Monday in June In each even-numbered year that Is not evenly divisible by four; and (ill) the Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each year; and WHEREAS, per Elections Code Section 1301(b)(1), a city may enact an ordinance requiring its general municipal election to be held on the day of the statewide direct primary election and the day of the statewide general election and such an ordinance shall become operative upon approval by the County Board of Supervisors; and
WHEREAS, on September 1,2015, Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 415 ("SB 415") into law which, as of January 1, 2018, prohibits cities from holding their General Municipal Elections on any date other than a statewide election date when It can be shown that voter turnout for the city's last General Municipal Election is at least 25% or less than the average voter turnout within the city for the previous four statewide general elections; and WHEREAS, under Elections Code Section 1001, a "statewide election date" is defined to mean: (a) an election held in November of even-numbered years, as is currently the case, or (b) an election held in June of an even-numbered year that is not evenly divisible by four and March of even-numbered years that is evenly divisible by four; and ATTACHMENT "E"
January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 158 of 438 ORD. NO. 1737
WHEREAS, on August 21, 2017, the San Fernando City Council ("City Council"), in response to SB 415, approved Ordinance No. 1668 which changed the date of the City's General Municipal Election from the first Monday in March of odd-numbered years to the statewide election in November of even-numbered years commencing November 6, 2018; and WHEREAS, the City's current General Municipal Election date also qualifies as an "established election date" within the meaning of Elections Code Sections 1000 and 1301(b) and a "statewide election date" within the meaning of SB 415 and Elections Code Section 1001; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to again change the date of the City's General Municipal Election from the statewide election date held on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November of even years to the statewide election date held on an alternating basis on the Tuesday after the first Monday of June in even-numbered year that ore not evenly divisible by four and on the Tuesday after the first Monday in March of even-numbered years that are evenly divisible by four; and
WHEREAS, the new alternating General Municipal Election dates approved by this ordinance also qualify as "established election dates" within the meaning of Elections Code Sections 1000 and 1301(b) and "statewide election dates" within the meaning of SB 415 and Elections Code Section 1001.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
The facts set forth in the recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.
Ordinance No. 1668 is hereby repealed and rescinded in its entirety and superseded by Ordinance No. 1737, upon its operative date.
SECTION 1.
Subject to approval by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors ("Board of Supervisors"), Section 2-91 (Date of general municipal elections; consolidation with county) of Division (General Municipal Elections) of Article II (City Council) of Chapter 2 (Administration) of the San Fernando Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to state the following:
SECTION 2.
Sec. 2-91. Date of general municipal elections; consolidation with county, (a) The city shall hold its generai municipal elections on the alternating statewide election dates set forth under subsection (b) of Section 1001 of the California Elections Code which are as follows:
1. On the first Tuesday foiiowing the first Monday of June in even years that are not evenly divisible by the number four; and
January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 159 of 438 ORD. NO. 1737
2. On the first Tuesday following the first Monday in March of even years that are evenly divisible by the number four.
The first such general municipal election to be held pursuant to this section, shall be on the statewide election date of June 2, 2026.
(b) As required by Elections Code Section 10402.5, each City Council resolution calling the City's general municipal election shall be consolidated with the concurrent statewide election of the some date administered by the registrar-recorder for the County of Los Angeles unless the county board of supervisors denies such consolidation.
SECTION 3. In order to accommodate the new election schedule, the terms for City Council members elected to the City Council at the November 2022 and the November 2024 General Municipal Elections shall subject to the following reductions as permitted by law:
Original
End of Term*
New End of Term
Due Change*
Approximate
Reduction in Term
Council
Member
Election
Date
Mendoza, M. November 8, 2022 December 2026 July 2026 {-5 months) Solorio, M. November 8, 2022 December 2026 July 2026 {-5 months) Fajardo, J. November 8, 2022 December 2026 July 2026 (-5 months) Garcia, V. November 5, 2024 December 2028 April 2028 (-8 months) Lopez, P. November 5, 2024 December 2028 April 2028 (-8 months) *City Council terms technically end when the results of election are approved by the outgoing City Council, and newly elected or re-elected members ore sworn in. This date can vary depending on the time taken by the Los Angeles County Registrar ("Registrar") to complete its vote count which can, notwithstanding statutory time frames, take up to a month. The precise dote also depends on the City Council's meeting schedule following the Registrar's completion of its vote count.
In compliance with Elections Code Section 10403.5(b), this Ordinance shall cause no elected city terms of office to be increased or decreased by more than twelve (12) months.
Inconsistent Provisions. Any provision of the San Fernando City Code or appendices thereto that conflicts with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such conflict and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to the extent necessary to affect the provisions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 4.
January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 160 of 438 ORD. NO. 1737
Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance, or any part thereof is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5.
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 a newspaper of general circulation within fifteen (15) days after its adoption.
SECTION 6.
SECTION 7. Effective Date/Operative Date. Government Code Section 36937(b) notwithstanding, this Ordinance shall become operative only approval by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, per Elections Code Section 1301(b).
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 along with a request to approve the City Council's proposed change of Genera! Municipal Election dates.
SECTION 8.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of San Fernando at its regular meeting on this 20th day of October 2025.
mMa^ M^Jdoza, Mayor ly
City of San Fernando, California
ATTEST:
ia Fritz, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Richard Padilla, City Attorney
January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 161 of 438 ORD. NO. 1737
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. 1737 which was introduced on October 6, 2025, and adopted by the City Council of the City of San Fernando, California at a regular meeting thereof held on the 20th day of October, 2025, by the following vote of the City Council:
AYES: Garcia, Fajardo, Mendoza - 3
NAYS: Lopez, Solorio - 2
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Fernando, California, this 21st day of October, 2025.
January 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 162 of 438
EDWARD YEN
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
B OA R D O F S U P ERV I S O RS
KENNETH HA HN HA LL OF ADMI NISTRATI ON
500 WEST TEMPLE STREET, ROOM 38 3
LOS ANGELES, CALI FO RN I A 9001 2
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HILDA L. SOLIS
HOLLY J. MITCHELL
LINDSEY P. HORVATH
JANICE HAHN
KATHRYN BARGER
January 12, 2026
Ms. Julia Fritz, City Clerk
City of San Fernando
117 Macneil Street
San Fernando, CA 91340
Dear Ms. Fritz:
At its meeting held January 6, 2026, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the City of San Fernando’s (City’s) request to render specified services relating to the conduct of the City of San Fernando 's request to change the date of the City's General Municipal Elections from the Statewide Election Date in November of even-numbered years to the Statewide Election Date that alternates between March and June of even-numbered years beginning June 2, 2026.
In addition, the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk was instructed to comply with the City’s request, provided that the City pays all related costs.
Sincerely,
Edward Yen
Executive Officer
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MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
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STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES HELD IN ROOM 381B
OF THE KENNETH HAHN HALL OF ADMINISTRATION
500 WEST TEMPLE STREET, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90012
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
9:30 AM
55. City of San Fernando Election
Request from the City of San Fernando: Render specified services relating to the conduct of the City of San Fernando 's request to Change the date of the City's General Municipal Elections from the Statewide Election Date in November of even-numbered years to the Statewide Election Date that Alternates between March and June of even-numbered years beginning June 2, 2026. (Continued from the meeting of 12-9-25) (25-6532)
On motion of Supervisor Horvath, seconded by Supervisor Barger, this item was duly carried by the following vote; and the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk was instructed to comply with the with the City's request, provided that the City pays all related costs:
Ayes: Supervisor Mitchell, Supervisor Horvath, Supervisor Hahn, Supervisor Barger and Supervisor Solis
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Attachments: Board Letter
Public Comment/Correspondence
The foregoing is a fair statement of the proceedings of the regular meeting held January 6, 2026, by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles and ex officio the governing body of all other special assessment and taxing districts, agencies and authorities for which said Board so acts.
Edward Yen, Executive Officer
Executive Officer-Clerk
of the Board of Supervisors
By
Edward Yen
Executive Officer
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CITY OF SAN FERNANDO
IMPORTANT ELECTION INFORMATION FOR
ALL REGISTERED VOTERS IN THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to California Elections Code §10403.5(e), the date of the General Municipal Election for the City of San Fernando has been changed from November of even years, to alternating March/June of even years, beginning this year. The terms of three (3) elected Councilmembers will expire in June 2026 and are shortened by five months.The City of San Fernando's next General Municipal Election will be held on June 2, 2026.
There will be three (3) Councilmember seats up for Election. If you have any questions, please contact the San Fernando City Clerk's Office directly at (818) 898-1204 or via email at [email protected].
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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 Joel Fajardo and Councilmembers
From: Kanika Kith, City Manager
By: Erica Melton, Director of Administrative Services
Sergio Ibarra, Human Resources & Risk Manager
Date: January 20, 2026
Subject: Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Approving a Job Specification for Senior Management Analyst and Adopt a Resolution Amending the Salary Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 8430 (Attachment “A”) approving a job specification for Senior Management Analyst (Exhibit “1” to Attachment “A”);
b. Adopt Resolution No. 8431 (Attachment “B”) amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Salary Plan to incorporate the Senior Management Analyst; and
c. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive changes and execute all related documents.
BACKGROUND:
1. On June 30, 2025, the City Council approved the FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget, which included an enhancement for a Senior Management Analyst position in the Public Works Department.
2. On December 18, 2025, the City provided notice to the San Fernando Management Group (SFMG) about creating a new classification for Senior Management Analyst.
3. On January 8, 2026, the City reached a tentative agreement with SFMG regarding the new job specification for Senior Management Analyst.
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ANALYSIS:
A job specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and attributes required for a particular job role, serving as a detailed description of the ideal candidate. It helps employers clearly define what is necessary to perform the job effectively, including educational background, technical expertise, soft skills, and physical requirements, if applicable. Job specifications guide hiring decisions, ensure accurate recruitment and assessment of candidates, and serve as a basis for performance evaluations and training needs. This clarity ultimately helps align hiring processes with organizational goals and expectations.
Under the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (“MMBA”) (California Government Code §3500 et seq.), a city is required to provide opportunities to meet and confer in good faith with employee representatives and bargaining units about matters affecting work hours, wages, and other terms and conditions of employment, including job specifications for newly established positions. In accordance with the MMBA, staff met and conferred with SFMG to discuss the job specification for the new Senior Management Analyst position and the revision Economic Development Manager classification.
Senior Management Analyst.
The City’s Public Works Department encompasses three (3) areas of responsibility: Engineering, Operations (Streets, Trees, Sewers), and the Water Division. The Department oversees the maintenance and construction of essential infrastructure within the City. The operations include the maintenance and repairs of streets, sidewalks, City facilities, parks and green spaces, maintains the urban forest, water, storm water, traffic signals and signs, public parking lots, bikeways and bridges. Additionally, the Public Works Department oversees the City’s fleet and heavy equipment, graffiti removal, trash services and recycling programs, street sweeping services, tree removal services, shuttle and dial-a-ride services, and is responsible for the development review and the issuing of certain permits for use within the public right of way.
During the FY 2025-2026 budget process, the City Council approved the reclassification of the vacant Public Works Management Analyst to a Senior Management Analyst. Due to the increase in beautification efforts, service request, regulatory reporting requirements, funded capital projects, and grants received by the City, it was recommended to upgrade the position to enhance experience and leadership capacity, oversight and management of service contract providers (e.g. solid waste, street sweeping, and tree trimming), analytical expertise and support, and capacity to manage more complex projects and initiatives. A senior-level analyst will be able to support long-term planning efforts, improve oversight of capital projects and regulatory compliance, and contribute to more effective communication with City Council, regional partners, and the public.
The recommended salary range for the Senior Management Analyst position is Salary Range 65M ($9,389 - $11,412 per month). The duties of the new Senior Management Analyst position will include, but are not limited to, the following activities:
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a. Plans, organizes and conducts administrative, management and program analyses; identifies problems, determines analytical techniques, statistical and information gathering processes and obtains necessary information and data for analysis. b. Prepares reports and study conclusions, provides recommendations, and develops implementation plans, assist with implementation of policies and procedures. c. Conducts program/process research, evaluation, measurement and analysis; prepares analyses and submits financial activity reports for distribution within the department and to other agencies; and recommends best practices.
d. Coordinates and participates in the preparation, review, and evaluation and monitoring of departmental capital improvement plans (CIP) and budget submittals packages; meets with managers to determine funding needs; identifies potential sources of funding and forecasts multi-year fund requirements; recommends inclusion of projects in the City-wide CIP; monitors CIP revenues/expenditures and process of projects; recommends amendments and adjustments as required based on actual revenues and project implementation issues; may serve as project manager for small CIP projects. e. Develops and monitors departmental and grant budgets; maintains adequate account balances by tracking expenditures, encumbrances and creating budget expenditures forecasts; calculate budget usage and fund percentages; tracks multiple funding sources; maintains separate budget and expense tracking programs based on funding sources; runs general budget reports through spreadsheets and financial systems and calculates budgets based on the City’s fiscal cycles and funding sources; researches and corrects discrepancies; processes budgetary adjustments and transfers when warranted.
In order to formalize the job specification and associated salary, it is necessary to adopt the proposed resolutions (Attachments “A” and “B”).
BUDGET IMPACT:
There is no budget impact associated with adopting the proposed job specifications and amended salary resolution. Sufficient funding for the Senior Management Analyst position is included in the FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget.
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CONCLUSION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the job specifications for a Senior Management Analyst; adopt a resolution amending the Salary Plan; adopt a resolution amending the Table of Organization for FY 2025-2026; and authorize the City Manager to make non-substantive corrections and execute all related documents.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution No. 8430, including Job Specifications for:
Exhibit “1”: Senior Management Analyst
B. Resolution No. 8431
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RESOLUTION NO. 8430
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4144, ADOPTED
DECEMBER 12, 1966, BY THE ADDITION OF RESOLUTION NO. 8430, AND
CREATING THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST JOB CLASSIFICATION
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, FIND, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: That Resolution No. 4144, adopted on December 12, 1966, and the Position Classification Plan prepared by Griffenhagen-Kroeger, Inc. bearing date of April 1966, as amended by the City Council, covering important and essential duties, job-related and essential qualifications for the following position and classification attached as Exhibit “1”:
SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST
Resolution No. 8430 is hereby adopted and approved as the new official job classification and definitions, prescribing important and essential duties, job-related and essential qualifications for the positions and classifications set forth above. Copies of Resolution No. 8430 are now on file in the office of the City Clerk. Said Resolution No. 8430 is hereby incorporated in and made a part of the Position Classification and Salary Plan for the City of San Fernando.
SECTION 2: 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 20th day of January 2026.
Joel Fajardo, 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. 8430, 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 20th day of January 2026, 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 January 2026.
Julia Fritz, City Clerk
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JOB SPECIFICATION
CLASS TITLE ADOPTION
SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST
RESOLUTION NO.
8430
EFFECTIVE DATE
1/20/2026
FLSA DESIGNATION
EXEMPT
EMPLOYMENT
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general direction, performs complex financial, statistical, administrative and other management analyses in support of a City department’s projects and programs; recommends action and assists in formulating policies and procedures; assists in preparing reports and recommendations on both long-term financial plans and day-to-day business operations; and performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Senior Management Analyst independently performs responsible analytical work in support of City and department financial, budgetary and other management goals and objectives. Assignments are typically received in general terms, and incumbents are expected to act independently to develop required information. Assigned projects may include financial and budget analysis, statistical analysis, policy and procedure development or other areas specific to the assignment. Incumbents are expected to exercise independent judgment in selecting study approaches and analytical techniques and in making sound recommendations based on study results.
This position typically reports to a Director. The incumbent may provide work direction and guidance to office support staff. The Senior Management Analyst is distinguished from the Management Analyst in that an incumbent in the latter class typically services other professional staff, is responsible for development and management of large and/or highly complex budgets and supervises other departmental administration functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
1. Plans, organizes and conducts administrative, management and program analyses; identifies problems, determines analytical techniques and statistical and information-gathering processes and obtains necessary information and data for analysis; analyzes alternatives and makes recommendations; discusses findings with management; prepares reports of study conclusions; develops implementation plans and assists in implementing policies and procedures; recommends legislative or policy change documents and presentation materials for management; drafts staff reports and resolutions applicable to areas of responsibility and may make presentations to the City Council.
2. Conducts program/process research, evaluation, measurement and analysis; prepares, analyzes and submits financial and program activity reports for distribution within the department and to other agencies; analyzes and documents business processes, evaluates alternatives and recommends bestpractice solutions; discusses findings with management; prepares reports of study conclusions; develops implementation plans and assists in implementing processes, policies and procedures.
EXHIBIT “1”
RES. NO. 8430
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EXHIBIT “1”
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
3. Drafts proposed contracts and agreements and a variety of other supporting documents; oversees Request for Proposal process for department including development of Scope of Work and negotiating contract terms; monitors contract performance and expenditures; approves contract invoices for payment within guidelines and authority limits; researches and resolves contract problems and disputes; administers assigned enterprise and grant funds; compiles and drafts federal and state agency reports and documents; processes draw-downs of grant funds.
4. Coordinates and participates in the preparation, review, and evaluation and monitoring of departmental capital improvement plans (CIP) and budget submittals packages; meets with managers to determine funding needs; identifies potential sources of funding and forecasts multi-year fund requirements; recommends inclusion of projects in the City-wide CIP; monitors CIP revenues/expenditures and process of projects; recommends amendments and adjustments as required based on actual revenues and project implementation issues; may serve as project manager for small CIP projects.
5. Coordinates departmental purchasing including maintaining and ordering supplies and equipment; verifies the accuracy of receipts and invoices including routing for signature and compiling complex detailed documentation; processes, scans and routes invoices for payment.
6. Drafts for management review a wide variety of materials on assigned issues, including agenda and other reports, procedures, manuals, handbooks, newsletters, communication memoranda, proposed Code or ordinance changes and other materials; collects background information, input and feedback and prepares recommendations and a variety of other supporting materials.
7. Develops and monitors departmental and grant budgets; maintains adequate account balances by tracking expenditures, encumbrances and creating budget expenditure forecasts; calculates budget usage and fund percentages; tracks multiple funding sources; maintains separate budget and expense tracking programs based on funding source; runs general budget reports through spreadsheets and financial systems and calculates budgets based on the City’s fiscal cycles and funding sources; researches and corrects discrepancies; processes budgetary adjustments and transfers when warranted; assists in synchronizing the timing of expenditures with budget.
8. Prepares and submits a variety of monthly, quarterly and annual local, state and federal reports including those needed for grant, financial and regulatory compliance; collects data required for reporting regarding department activities, special projects and enterprise or grant-funded projects and programs; reviews reporting requirements and works with staff to ensure and verify reliability of data.
9. Provides management support for department-specific functions and programs, including coordinating department’straining and professional development as assigned; represents the department and the City in developing and maintaining partnerships with other municipalities and agencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE OF:
1. Principles, practices and methods of administrative, organizational and procedural analysis.
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EXHIBIT “1”
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
2. Principles, practices and methods of financial and statistical analysis and financial forecasting.
3. Principles, practices and methods of public sector financing and budget development and implementation.
4. Principles and practices of public administration, including purchasing, contracting and maintaining public records.
5. Principles, tools and techniques of project planning and management.
6. Research methods and data analysis techniques.
7. Safety policies, practices, equipment and supplies applicable to the work.
8. Applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations.
9. Basic principles and practices of organization and culture change.
10. Principles and practices of sound business communications.
11. Rules, regulations, policies and procedures applicable to specialized department functions and programs in areas of assigned responsibility.
ABILITY TO:
1. Analyze procedural, operational, financial or budgetary problems, evaluate alternatives and reach sound, logical, fact-based conclusions and recommendations.
2. Collect, evaluate and interpret data, either in statistical or narrative form.
3. Organize, set priorities and exercise sound, independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
4. Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive reports, correspondence and other documents appropriate to the audience.
5. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
6. Understand, interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, codes and ordinances.
7. Represent the City effectively in dealings with other municipalities, agencies and the public.
8. Present proposals and recommendations clearly, logically and persuasively.
9. Operate a computer, standard business software and a variety of computer software programs and databases related to area of assignment.
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EXHIBIT “1”
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
10. Use tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues, situations and concerned people.
11. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is any equivalent combination of the following training and experience:
Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in finance, public or business administration or a closely related field; and at least five years of progressively responsible professional experience performing financial, budgetary and similar statistical analyses. Four years of related experience can be substituted for one year of college. Experience in a public agency is preferred.
LICENSES; CERTIFICATES; SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
A valid California Class C driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City’s vehicle insurance program.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 10 pounds unaided. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
MENTAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills and basic math; learns and applies new information and skills; deals with changing deadlines, constant interruptions and multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The employee works in an office environment where the noise level is usually quiet.
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RESOLUTION NO. 8431
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PORTIONS OF RESOLUTION NO. 8393,
ADOPTED JULY 7, 2025, AMENDING THE SALARY PLAN TO INCLUDE A
SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST POSITIONS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, FIND, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: That that portion of Sub-section A of Section 2 of Resolution No. 8393, adopted July 7, 2025, as amended, be further amended by adding the following on page 8-11, 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
Senior Management
Analyst 65M 9389 9858 10351 10869 11412
SECTION 2: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall cause this Resolution and her certification to be filed in the office of the City Clerk.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 20th day of January 2026.
Joel Fajardo, 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. 8431, 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 20th day of January 2026, 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 January 2026.
Julia Fritz, City Clerk
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AGENDA REPORT
POLICE DEPARTMENT 910 FIRST STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1250 WWW.SFCITY.ORG REVIEW: ☒ City Clerk ☒ Director of Admin. Services ☒ City Manager To: Mayor Joel Fajardo and Councilmembers
From: Kanika Kith, City Manager
By: Fabian Valdez, Chief of Police
Date: January 20, 2026
Subject: Consideration to Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Strategic Leadership Consultants for Consulting Services for the Police Department’s Implementation of Policy, Accountability, Culture, and Risk-Management Reforms RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council
a. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Strategic Leadership Consultants (SLC) (Attachment “A” - Contract No. 2475) for Consulting Services for the Police Department’s Implementation of Policy, Accountability, Culture, and Risk-Management Reforms, in an amount not to exceed $50,000;
b. Approve a waiver of purchasing procedures pursuant to San Fernando Municipal Code (SFMC) Section 2-850 (Attachment “B”) for the Professional Services Agreement with SLC; c. Adopt Resolution No. 8429 (Attachment “C”) amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Adopted Budget to appropriate General Fund Reserves to fund consulting service costs; and d. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and make non-substantive edits.
BACKGROUND:
1. On August 6, 2025, Interim City Manager Kanika Kith administratively approved Contract No. 2415 to SLC to conduct an Independent Organizational Assessment of the San Fernando Police Department (SFPD) to identify opportunities for improvement and provide recommendations.
2. On September 30, 2025, SLC completed an Organizational Assessment, which identified opportunities to update internal operations, strengthen management and accountability practices, improve risk management and improve leadership development.
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