Agenda packet — San Fernando City Council, February 2, 2026 (part 3 of 3)

The City Supports:

1. Legislation that allocates additional state funding for the upgrade, replacement, and construction of needed infrastructure at the state and local level.

2. Legislation and direct grant funding to local governments for a federal investment in transportation, water resources, housing, and community development.

3. Legislation to develop infrastructure for local performing art centers, libraries, parks, and recreational facilities.

4. Legislation, programs, and funding to close the digital divide and maximize access to broadband and 5G technologies.

The City Opposes:

1. Legislation that limits or eliminates local discretionary review of the installation of small cell wireless equipment or any wireless technology facilities on public infrastructure or in the public right of way.

2. Regulatory efforts by Congress or the Federal Communications Commission to erode, limit, or eliminate local government authority regarding siting of cellular communications towers, transmission sites, or other infrastructure.

7. Forge Financial Strength and Stability
Budget and Municipal Finance
Financial sustainability is dependent on consistent sources of revenue and balanced financial management practices. The City will track and take positions on federal and state legislation that impacts local control of financial revenue sources and decision-making.

The City Supports:

1. Legislation or ballot measures that prevent the State from redirecting local government funds (i.e. local taxes, sales tax, property taxes, etc).

2. Legislation that promotes increased flexibility for the utilization of municipally generated revenues.

3. Legislation that changes the allocation of sales tax for online purchases from the County pool and reallocates it to the city where the purchase is made.

4. Direct fiscal assistance to local governments of all population sizes to address the loss of revenue from declared states of emergency or natural disasters.

5. Legislation that would restore the tax break for advanced refunding bonds.

6. Legislation to allow local governments to collect sales taxes on remote sales, such as online and catalog purchases based on the delivery address.

7. Legislation, regulatory proposals, or administrative actions to assure timely reimbursements of mandated reimbursements owed to the City of San Fernando by the State of California.

8. Legislation that maintains or enhances the City’s ability to keep and protect existing state and local funding sources providing revenues to the City of San Fernando.

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The City Opposes:

1. Legislation or initiatives that would undermine voter-approved initiatives to guarantee ongoing revenue sources for local governments.

2. Legislation that undermines and preempts local authority over local taxes and fees.

3. Efforts to eliminate, or cap, the tax-exempt status of municipal bonds as a tool for local governments to finance large capital projects.

4. Legislation that imposes limits on governmental deferred compensation plans.

5. Legislation that limits local authority by prohibiting state and local taxes and fees in areas such as wireless services, video services (including but not limited to, internet protocol (“IPP”) enabled, streaming, and over-the-top services), and the sale of digital goods.

8. Emergency Preparedness: Supporting the Community
Emergencies and Natural Disasters
The City will track and take positions on federal and state proposed legislation that impacts local governments’ emergency preparedness capabilities. Specifically, staff will closely monitor legislation at the State and Federal levels pertaining to emergency response funding that relate to the 2025 Windstorm and Fire event, as well as measures that proactively work towards enhancing the community’s preparedness for future disasters.

The City Supports:

1. Legislation that directs fiscal assistance to local governments of all population sizes to address the catastrophic loss of revenue resulting from declared emergencies or natural disasters.

2. Legislation that directs fiscal assistance to publicly owned utilities to credit delinquent utility bills for their customers.

3. Legislation that encourages disaster preparedness and emergency planning, including funding to develop a permanent Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to further emergency management preparedness efforts. Seek direct and flexible funding to localities to sustain core services and provide community recovery programs while responding to public health emergencies and natural disasters.

4. Legislation that helps fund emergency management training as well as equipment and technology purchases necessary for day-to-day operations, disaster planning and operation of a fully capable Emergency Operations Center.

5. Legislation that increases the Fire Department’s ability to provide Emergency Medical Services; fire suppression and rescue services; hazardous material spill mitigation; fire prevention; arson investigation; and public education.

6. Legislation and regulation that contributes to increasing the seismic safety of buildings including seismic retrofit, retrofit funding, or higher levels of structural resilience of buildings.

7. Legislation that encourages disaster preparedness and emergency planning, including funding opportunities for emergency operations centers, emergency management training and facilities, backup generators, fire safety equipment and maintenance inspections, vegetation management, and increased staffing needs.

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City of San Fernando 2026 Appropriation Requests
Project Purpose Request Amount
Previously
Requested?
Federal or State
Request
High Priority *
Citywide Advanced Metering
Infrastructure (AMI)
Collect frequent and accurate water usage data to
improve billing, leak detection, and water resource
management.
$5,500,000 Yes Federal
Pedestrian Gates and Railroad
Crossing Improvements
Improve pedestrian safety at four at‐grade railroad
crossings for pedestrians.
$7,000,000 Yes Federal and
State
Recreation Park Kitchen Remodel Remodel kitchen area and upgrade appliances to enable the City to prepare hot meals for the community to
address food security and establish cooking classes.
$2,500,000 Yes State
Regional Emergency Operations
Center and Resiliency Hubs
Support the community during natural disasters through
upgrades to emergency operating center supplies and
facilities.
$4,216,500 Yes Federal and
State
Upgrades to San Fernando Post
Office at 308 S Maclay Ave
Improve service delivery through the installation of a
drive through option and upgraded facilities at the City's USPS lcoation.
$1,999,999 Yes Federal
Las Palmas Revitalization Project
Phase II and III
Complete construction work on the full scope of the
project, which currently has funding for design and Phase I construction. Phase II and III include baseball field upgrades, lighting enhancements and updates to various
park facilities.
$7,600,000 No State
Recreation Park Field Restoration Restore the baseball field grass area at Recreation Park. $1,750,000 No State Medium Priority **
Develop New L.A. County Library Purchase and develop a new L.A. County Library in San Fernando.
$10,000,000 Yes State
Glenoaks Bridge Replacement Replace the Glenoaks bridge over the Pacoima Wash which has been inspected and recommended for
replacement.
$12,600,000 Yes Federal and
State
New Water Reservoir Construction of a new 2 million gallon water reservoir on land owned by the City to increase
water storage capacity by 22% and ensure water
resiliency for all residents.
$22,000,000 Yes Federal and
State
Trolley Electrification Purchase a new fleet of fully‐electric trolleys or convert existing diesel trolleys to electric to
support local, sustainable transportation options.
$3,360,000 Yes Federal and
State
Total Requested: $78,526,499
*High Priority - These priorities are typically direct requests to the City's elected officials at the State and/or Federal level. These projects include key functions that are uniquely relevant to San Fernando and the unique needs of the community. **Medium Priority - These priorities are typically related to common grant opportunities that are made widely available at the State and/or Federal levels. The City will seek support from San Fernando's State and Federal elected officials to promote grant or funding applications on initiaitves related to these projects.

February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 341 of 506 RESOLUTION NO. 8213

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO,

CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO’S LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY POLICY
WHEREAS, in the California legislature, between 1,900 and 2,500 bills are introduced each year.1 In 2022, 2,020 bills were introduced and, Governor Gavin Newsom signed 997 bills into law;2 and
WHEREAS, the City of San Fernando (“City”) seeks to effectively advocate on behalf of its residents through a formal, streamlined process to meet the speed and frequency of state and federal legislative action; and
WHEREAS, the San Fernando City Council (“City Council”) instructs the City Staff (“Staff”) on policy matters; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to adopt the Legislative Advocacy Policy formalizing and streamlining the legislative advocacy procedures; and WHEREAS, the Legislative Advocacy Policy will include an attachment exhibit of the San Fernando Legislative Platform; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to authorize City Staff to engage in legislative advocacy in accordance with the San Fernando Legislative Platform without requiring affirmative City Council approval each time; and
WHEREAS, the Legislative Platform may be updated by City Staff and approved by the City Council on an annual basis; and
WHEREAS, an affirmative vote of a majority of City Council will be necessary to determine the City’s official position if the City Council and/or Staff are unclear on the City’s position in relation to the Legislative Platform.
1 Micheli, Chris. “How Many Bills Historically Get Introduced in the California Legislature?” California Globe, September 29, 2022. https://californiaglobe.com/articles/how-many-bills-historically-get-introduced-in-thecalifornia-legislature/. 2 California, State of. “Bills, Bills, Bills.” California Governor, October 3, 2022. https://www.gov.ca.gov/2022/10/02/bills-billsbills/#:~:text=SACRAMENTO%20%E2%80%93%20Governor%20Gavin%20Newsom%20just,signing%20997%20bills %20into%20law.

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2 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, FIND, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals of this Resolution are true and correct.

SECTION 2. Environmental Review. The City Council hereby finds that the adoption of the City of San Fernando Legislative Advocacy Policy is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), “Common Sense Exemption,” because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption of this Plan, in and of itself, may have a significant effect on the environment.

SECTION 3. Findings. The City Council, as consideration of the Legislative Advocacy Policy, as recommended by City staff and reports thereof, makes the following findings:
a. The proposed Legislative Advocacy Policy and Legislative Platform will help expedite the City of San Fernando’s current process to support or oppose local, state, and federal legislation without requiring City Council review and approval each time. b. The Legislative Platform may be updated by City Staff and approved by the City Council on an annual basis.

SECTION 4. Adopt the Legislative Advocacy Policy (Exhibit “A”).

SECTION 5. Approve the City of San Fernando 2023 Legislative Advocacy Platform (Exhibit “B”).

SECTION 6. Appoints the City Manager, or designee, as agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to applications, agreements, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project; and
SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the Office of the City Clerk.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 21st day of February, 2023.

Celeste T. Rodriguez, Mayor of the City of
San Fernando, California
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. 8213 which was regularly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of San Fernando, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 21st day of February, 2023, by the following vote of the City Council:

AYES: Solorio, Fajardo, Montañez, Mendoza, Rodriguez - 5 NAYS: None
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 _____ day of March, 2023.

Julia Fritz, City Clerk

POLICY/PROCEDURE

SUBJECT ISSUANCE
Legislative Advocacy Policy

ORIGINAL DATE
2/21/2023

EFFECTIVE
2/21/2023

CURRENT DATE EFFECTIVE
CATEGORY POLICY NO. SUPERSEDES
City Council Policy CC-02212023

MANAGEMENT POLICY/PROCEDURES
SECTION I. PURPOSE
To establish guidelines and standards regarding utilizing City resources to provide the City’s position on proposed legislation to Federal, State, and Local elected officials. The Legislative Platform identifies the City’s broad advocacy positions on issues and legislation. They are short-term in nature, typically speak to current issues, and support the Council and staff on intergovernmental matters. They are a component of the City Council Policies, which provide guidelines for City action in all areas of City business. City business is defined as all matters directly related to service delivery, or otherwise contributing to the City’s operational success.

SECTION II. STATEMENT OF POLICY
Each year the City Manager shall present a draft Legislative Platform to City Council. Once approved, these positions become the official City advocacy position on pending legislation.

The Legislative Platform is utilized by Councilmembers and staff throughout the year to determine City positions on legislation and intergovernmental issues and minimizes the need for staff to request direction from Council on legislation and issues as they arise. The Legislative Advocacy Policy should not duplicate policies already cited in other Council Policy documents, i.e. the Council Policy Manual, General Plan, Municipal Code, etc.

Throughout the year, staff monitors and researches pending legislation to identify bills that could significantly impact San Fernando. Research actions range from web site research to contacting legislative analysts in government offices and city associations. Staff may conduct advocacy should issues arise throughout the year that significantly impact the City, and if Council positions have previously been established by the Legislative Platform.

To consolidate documents, underscore important issues, and focus the City's limited advocacy resources, the Legislative Advocacy Policy includes the City’s annual Legislative Platform. Following annual Council approval, the current year’s Legislative Platform will provide the substantive basis through City Council and City staff engage in legislative advocacy.

The City Manager shall monitor the provisions of the Legislative Platform within the City Manager’s responsibilities outlined in the Municipal Code. Disagreement in interpretation of how proposed legislation either aligns or does not align with the Legislative Platform shall be resolved by the City Council. The City Manager may institute administrative policy to implement this policy if necessary. At the time a new

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Councilmember is seated, the City Manager should review this policy and the Legislative Platform with him/her.

Annually, the City Manager shall review the resource requirements necessary to support the level of service specified in this policy, and recommend as a part of the proposed budget necessary changes of budget resources.

SECTION III. PROCEDURES
A. City Council to City Manager:

1. A City Council member notifies the City Manager that a state or federal bill, a rule proposed by a regulatory agency, or a proposed ordinance or resolution considered by a local governing body, conflicts or aligns with the Legislative Platform.

2. The City Manager and the relevant City Department Head(s) review the legislation to determine whether immediate action should be taken.
a. If yes, then the City Manager will engage in legislative advocacy in accordance with the position stated in the Legislative Platform.
i. The City Manager will electronically notify the City Council of the submission of a letter or intent to call the relevant representatives or agencies.
ii. All legislative advocacy will be documented in a Legislative Advocacy Quarterly Summary. b. If no, or if the City’s position is unclear, then the City Manager will recommend (via electronic notification) the Councilmember request to discuss the legislation, via the City Council agenda process, in order to adopt a position. If adopted, the vote will also include the next steps to perform legislative advocacy.

B. City Staff to City Manager:

1. A City Staff member(s) notifies the City Manager that a state or federal bill, a rule proposed by a regulatory agency, or a proposed ordinance or resolution considered by a local governing body, conflicts or aligns with the Legislative Platform.

2. The City Manager reviews the legislation to determine whether immediate action should be taken. a. If yes, then the City Manager will engage in legislative advocacy in accordance with the position stated in the Legislative Platform.
i. The City Manager will electronically notify the City Council of the submission of a letter or intent to call the relevant representatives or agencies.
ii. All legislative advocacy will be documented in a Legislative Advocacy Quarterly Summary.

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b. If no, or if the City’s position is unclear, the staff member will write a report to discuss during the next possible City Council meeting, and then the City Council will vote to adopt or deny the position. If adopted, the vote will also include the next steps to perform legislative advocacy.

C. City Partners to City Councilmember or City Manager:

The City of San Fernando is a member of a number of organizations that monitor legislation including, but not limited to, the League of California Cities, the Independent Cities Association, and the California Contract Cities Association. These organizations, as well as other coalitions aligned with the City’s legislative priorities, inform Councilmembers and City Staff of opportunities to take formal positions on proposed legislation.

1. A City Partner notifies a City Council member or City Staff member of a state or federal bill, a rule proposed by a regulatory agency, or a proposed ordinance or resolution considered by a local governing body, that conflicts or aligns with the Legislative Platform.

2. If the City Council member is contacted by a City Partner, they notify the City Manager pursuant to the City Council to City Manager section above.

3. The City Manager and relevant Department Director(s) review the legislation to determine whether immediate action should be taken.
a. If yes, then the City Manager will engage in legislative advocacy in accordance with the position stated in the Legislative Platform.
i. The City Manager will electronically notify the City Council of the submission of a letter or intent to call the relevant representatives or agencies.
ii. All legislative advocacy will be documented in a Legislative Advocacy Quarterly Summary. b. If no, or if the City’s position is unclear, the staff member will write a report to discuss during the next possible City Council meeting, and then the City Council will vote to adopt or deny the position. If adopted, the vote will also include the next steps to perform legislative advocacy.

D. Councilmember Individual Advocacy:

City Councilmembers may individually advocate on behalf of themselves regarding legislation impacting the City.

If a City Councilmember chooses to engage in legislative advocacy on behalf of themselves, then they shall electronically notify the City Manager.

E. Legislative Advocacy Quarterly Summary:

The City Manager shall send a “Legislative Advocacy Quarterly Summary” to the City Council at the end of each quarter. The “Legislative Advocacy Quarterly Summary” is a compilation of the legislative advocacy work in the prior 3 months, and may be included in regular quarterly reports by the City Manager. The Summary will include:

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1. A brief description of the letters sent, which includes date and purpose of advocacy.

2. The dates of phone calls with elected representatives and regulatory agencies if applicable.

3. The specific legislation discussed.

SECTION IV. DEFINITIONS
A. Legislative Advocacy –

1. Writing letters or making phone calls to elected county, state, and federal representatives, or regulatory agencies, in support or opposition to a proposed legislation or rule.

2. Adopting resolutions with the City’s position.

B. Legislative Advocacy Quarterly Summary – A compilation of the City’s legislative advocacy work during the previous quarter.

C. City Partner – Organizations and coalitions that the City is a member of, or may or may not choose to join.

D. Legislative Platform – A document including the state and federal policy positions of the City, which is evaluated on an annual basis and must be approved by the City Council.

SECTION V. LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
The City of San Fernando’s Legislative Platform will be established annually by City Staff and reviewed by City Council.

The City Council reviews and adopts the Legislative Platform, which forms the basis for legislative advocacy activities engaged in by City Council Members and City Staff.

The Legislative Platform is informed by the City’s Strategic Goals, City Partner advocacy priorities, and neighboring cities positions.

SECTION VI. AUTHORITY
Policy adopted by the City Council on February 21, 2023, by order of City Council Resolution No. 8213

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ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1202 WWW.SFCITY.ORG City of San Fernando
2023 Legislative Platform
In accordance with City Council Legislative Advocacy Policy No. CC-02212023 Revised February 2023
Guiding Principles

1. Preserve Local Funding
The City supports the protection of existing state and local funding sources and the authorities that provide revenues to the City of San Fernando. Such areas include the protection of stateshared revenues, assets of the former redevelopment agency, development impact fees, and the ability to collect compensation for the use of the public right-of-way or City-owned facilities. The City opposes any new mandates that are unfunded and/or inadequately funded.

At the federal level, the City supports the preservation and enhancement of federal assistance to local governments. This includes increasing federal funding for domestic discretionary programs that support residents in San Fernando.

2. Preserve Local Authority
The City supports local decision-making authority and opposes preemption of local control. Cities are voluntarily created by the residents of a community to provide local self-government and to make decisions at a local level to best meet the needs of the community. Each community has unique needs and characteristics that are best met by policies set by its local governing body. The City supports efforts that help municipalities maintain local control for reasonable development standards of land use regulation for housing, including accessory dwelling units and single familyzoned properties.

At the Federal level, the City opposes efforts to limit the ability of local governments to address matters such as the imposition of taxes and fees, enforcement of zoning and land use regulations, or the ability to ensure the safety of our residents.

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City Strategic Goals and Legislative Platform
The City of San Fernando’s 2022- 2027 Strategic Goals help frame the City’s Legislative Platform, as follows:.

1. Focus On Community First
a. Public Safety
b. Libraries, Parks, and Open Space
c. Public Health

2. Cultivating A Stronger Local Economy
a. Economic Development

3. Preserve Beautiful Homes And Neighborhoods
a. Housing

4. Strengthen Climate Resilience And Environmental Justice a. Climate Resilience and Environmental Justice

5. Enhance Public Transportation To Move San Fernando
a. Public Transportation

6. Build Resilient And Reliable Infrastructure
a. Infrastructure

7. Forge Financial Strength And Stability
a. Budget and Municipal Finance

8. Emergency Preparedness: Supporting The Community
a. Emergencies and Natural Disasters

1. Focus On Community First
Public Safety
The safety of San Fernando residents is the City’s highest priority. The City will track and take positions on federal and state legislation that impacts law enforcement, disaster preparedness training and safety.

The City Supports:

1. Legislation and funding to improve the safety, security, and quality of life for all San Fernando residents, businesses and visitors.

2. Reasonable criminal justice reform measures that are inclusive of concerns from prosecutors, victims’ rights groups, and law enforcement agencies and do not hinder law enforcement’s ability to protect the community.

3. Legislation that helps reduce recidivism, help rehabilitate recidivist offenders, and expand funding for these efforts.

4. Legislation that would take advantage of the latest technology to prevent and resolve crimes, such as the ability to use surveillance cameras, automatic license plate recognition, and DNA testing.

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5. Legislation that provides local jurisdictions greater flexibility to set enforceable speed limits.

6. Legislation and funding to reduce and prevent gun violence, crimes, drug use, and gang violence, and to promote public outreach and intervention programs that specifically divert juveniles from the criminal justice system.

7. Legislation that would increase federal resources for law enforcement recruiting efforts, training particularly, as it relates to de-escalation and proportional use of force, and maintenance of body-worn camera programs.

8. Legislation that prevents and reduces crime by assisting and providing supportive services for individuals in need, and holding those accountable for crimes committed.

9. Legislation that ensures public safety through the assistance and rehabilitation of individuals challenged with mental illness and/or substance abuse, and resources for these efforts to increase awareness, public education, and training opportunities.

Libraries, Parks, and Open Space
The seven San Fernando park facilities and County-operated Public Library are crucial aspects of the community. They allow residents to learn, connect, and play, while strengthening the bonds among residents. The City will track and take positions on legislation in order to maintain and enhance the quality of parks, open spaces, and the public library.

The City Supports:

1. Legislation that provides funding for rehabilitation, development, and capital improvements of local parks, libraries, and community facilities.

2. Legislation that preserves and protects open space.

3. Legislation and funding that aim to support the development and maintenance of parks and green space.

4. Legislation and administrative actions that protect the ability for a local government to preserve open space in and around a local government’s jurisdiction.

5. Full funding of the state’s obligation to support local public libraries pursuant to existing formulas established in the state’s education code.

Public Health
With the creation of the Healthy San Fernando initiative in 2014, the City revamped its efforts to support the health of its residents. The successful “100 Citizens Outdoor Adult & Senior Fitness Program” facilitated conversations about healthy eating, and offered spinning, yoga, and pilates classes, among other programming, for community members. Improving the health of residents through citywide programming, increased funding in public health institutions, and more equitable access to the health care system, will frame the positions the City takes on federal and state legislation throughout 2023.

The City Supports:

1. Legislation that creates options and opportunities for access to affordable healthcare.

2. Legislation that protects the rights of diverse populations, the LGBTQ+ community, and of women (including reproductive rights), to support improved health outcomes.

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3. Legislation and local funding opportunities to increase access to subsidized meal programs for older adults and youth.

4. Legislation that helps foster independence, well-being, and access to resources for older adults.

5. Legislation which provides state and federal funding opportunities to increase access to childcare for the community.

6. Legislation to improve access to programs and services for mental and behavioral health.

7. Legislation that aims to identify and resolve the effects of institutional racism that drive health inequities in the population.

8. Legislation to improve health coverage in a comprehensive manner provided adequate funding and cost controls are in place.

9. Legislation and local funding opportunities to increase access to subsidized meal programs for older adults and youth.

2. Cultivating a Stronger Local Economy
Economic Development
San Fernando’s downtown business corridor and rich cultural history provide a strong foundation for sustained economic development and prosperity. With nine new businesses including restaurants, auto shops, a shipping store opening in 2022, and a Target set to open in the summer of 2023, we must leverage this momentum to bring in more businesses, create more jobs, and strengthen our local economy. The City will track and take positions on federal and state legislation that impacts our workforce and business community.

The City Supports:

1. Legislation that would provide State or Federal aid and assistance in the development of local and regional economies.

2. Legislation that would provide local officials more discretion in the use of State and Federal funds.

3. Legislation that would eliminate the matching dollar requirements for economic development state grants.

4. Legislation that enacts and expands state tax incentives that assist City economic development and community revitalization efforts.

5. Legislation that would increase opportunities for environmentally beneficial jobs.

6. Legislation that authorizes a local agency the authority to regulate the delivery of cannabis or cannabis products within its jurisdictional boundaries.

The City Opposes:

1. Legislation or regulatory action that seeks to limit or eliminate municipal authority to regulate or ban commercial growing, processing, licensing, sale, or transport of cannabis or cannabis products for recreational or medical use.

3. Preserving Beautiful Homes and Neighborhoods

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Housing
The City of San Fernando has taken measures to preserve the safety and beauty of our residential areas and create housing opportunities for low-income residents. As the City prepares to develop home rehabilitation programs, maintaining property standards, historic homes, and local control of planning and zoning will further strengthen San Fernando’s charm and growth. The City will track and take positions on legislation that impacts local control of housing, planning, and zoning.

The City Supports:

1. Legislation and programs that provide funding and housing assistance programs at all income levels, including extremely-low and very-low income households.

2. Legislation and programs that assist the public and private sectors in funding workforce housing.

3. Legislation to streamline historic preservation regulations and procedures for the designation of properties as historic resources.

4. Legislation that protects property ownership and prioritizes small property owners over institutional investors.

5. Legislation that provides support services and housing services to seniors and disabled residents.

6. Legislation that changes the current State Density Bonus law to restore local control.

7. Legislation that provides additional resources for the development of affordable housing programs and/or expand code enforcement programs to protect existing housing stock.

8. Changes to state law that recognizes the production and protection of all housing types in the City for the State’s RHNA purposes.

9. Legislation and grant opportunities that preserve or increase funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and HOME Investment Partnerships Program.

10. Legislation that authorizes funding to assist local agencies in the development of affordable housing.

11. Legislation, regulatory, or administrative efforts that provide additional authority or funding for municipalities to address homeless issues within their communities.

12. Legislation that ensures state and regional initiatives to address homelessness and mental health crisis care, as well as grant programs that provide direct funding to cities to implement local strategies.

The City Opposes:

1. Legislation and regulations that preempt local governments’ land use authority.

2. Legislation that removes local control, allows for irresponsible housing development in San Fernando, and interferes with protection of residential neighborhoods.

3. Legislation that reduces administrative fees for housing assistance to non-income earning clients (seniors and the disabled).

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4. Legislation that creates inefficient processes or other obstacles to the provision of homeless services, as well as any new legislation that would abridge or limit local regulatory mechanisms designed to increase affordable housing production (e.g., inclusionary housing programs).

5. Legislation that proposes to convert the Regional Housing Need Assessment (RHNA) from a planning process to a production standard.

6. Legislation that seeks to circumvent local control and local circumstances when addressing homelessness.

4. Strengthen Climate Resilience and Environmental Justice Climate Resilience and Environmental Justice
With the development of the San Fernando Park Infiltration Project, the Calles Verdes storm water capture project, the Pacoima Wash Bike Path, and a Citywide goal to increase tree canopy coverage by 33% by 2027, San Fernando is actively engaged in ensuring the community is resilient in the face of climate change. These efforts are in conjunction with the City’s installation of five electric vehicle charging stations and one compressed natural gas station. The City will track and take positions on federal and state proposed legislation that impacts these projects as well as those that affect their climate resilience and environmental justice goals.

The City Supports:

1. Legislation that prioritizes the environment and balances the needs of the community.

2. Legislative efforts to increase climate resilience and adaptation funding for impacted communities like San Fernando.

3. Legislation that provides funding for electrification initiatives (i.e. electric charging stations).

4. Initiatives that avoid duplicative climate policies and are designed to lower greenhouse gas emissions, while urging consideration of technical feasibility, costs to ratepayers, as well as the time that it will take utilities to come into compliance with proposed initiatives.

5. Initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector through increased incentives for electric vehicles and funding for associated infrastructure.

6. Financial incentives for renewable energy, such as the Clean Renewable Energy Bond (CREB) program.

7. Changes to the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program to provide assistance toward 100% of the cost of a project. In addition, the City is supportive of the WIFIA program for local and regional water supply projects that help protect against drought related shortages or supply interruptions.

8. Legislation that would provide resources to address severe western drought conditions, including increased funding for non-potable water infrastructure and storage.

9. Legislation that would provide funding to improve California’s headwaters, which provide flow to surface and groundwater supplies, and are critical to sustain local watersheds.

Funding to implement local strategies will help create more resilient forests, improve wildfire mitigation, and help provide communities with clean, reliable water.

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10. Legislation that improves air quality.

11. Legislation that ensures and conserves safe drinking water.

12. Legislation aimed at standardizing the resin code labeling on plastic packaging to make it easier to locate on the item and easier for the consumer to read.

13. Legislation aimed at reducing disposable products and packaging, including product and disposal bans for environmentally problematic materials. Legislation that does not overly burden municipalities with data capture, reporting, and enforcement, which does include reasonable phase out periods is ideal.

14. Legislation that would reform Proposition 218 and enhance the ability of public water agencies to finance storm water and recycled water infrastructure, provide flexibility for the establishment of conservation-based tiered rate structures, prevent cost shifts from one customer group to another, and allow public agencies - at their discretion, to implement lifeline water rates for low-income households.

15. Legislation that would maximize efficient water use and reduce water waste in California while reflecting local conditions, demand hardening, and historic conservation efforts.

16. Legislation and regulation that promotes responsible groundwater and surface water management.

17. Legislation that revises water quality testing standards based on scientific data as well as legislative and regulatory activities that will help ensure a fair and balanced compliance and enforcement structure for potable and related water discharges.

18. Legislation, regulatory proposals, or grant opportunities for local governments that provide funding for developing or enhancing alternative fueling stations for vehicles.

The City Opposes:

1. Green House Gas emissions reduction legislation that adds financial risk, creates regulatory uncertainty, impacts participation in the Cap and Trade Program, penalizes early voluntary action, or reduces the allocation of Low Carbon Fuel Standard credits.

2. Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) legislation that extends California Energy Commission (“CEC”) jurisdiction over Publicly Owned Utilities (“POU”). Local elected governing bodies, such as the City Council, are best positioned to determine the appropriate means for local utilities to achieve GHG reductions.

3. RPS or GHG reduction targets that adversely impacts electric reliability, including any prohibitions on using natural gas-fired generation as necessary to mitigate electric transmission and distribution system constraints. Targets must be practical so that utilities are able to protect both ratepayer funds and public safety while encouraging environmental protection.

4. Air quality legislation that restricts the land use authority of cities.

5. Legislation redirected the funds authorized by Health and Safety Code Section 44223, which are currently used by local governments for locally based air quality programs.

6. Legislation that would preempt local land use authority over solid waste facilities, would restrict the ability of a city to issue a land use permit for a solid waste facility or would restrict the ability of a city to condition such facilities through conditional use permit process.

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5. Enhance Public Transportation to Move San Fernando
Public Transportation
With the East San Fernando Valley Regional Light Rail and Metrolink track expansion projects on the horizon, public transportation options for San Fernando residents will continue to increase over the next decade. The San Fernando Trolley and Mission City Transit currently provide affordable services for residents and visitors to move around the City, and the Trails Network is in place to diversify residents modes of transportation to meet intersecting climate and transportation goals. The City will track and take positions on legislation that impact these projects, while also ensuring that all transportation projects do not negatively affect the daily lives of San Fernando residents.

The City Supports:

1. Legislation that increases affordable public transit.

2. Legislation that provides incentives for the development of local transportation corridors.

3. Local, regional, State, and federal legislative, administrative, and regulatory efforts that will expand and/or supplement funding for maintaining transportation service program funds for employee benefits or for specific Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) transportation programs and passenger rail service.

4. Local, regional, State, and federal legislative, administrative, and regulatory efforts that will expand and/or supplement funding for maintaining and upgrading major thoroughfares in the City.

The City Opposes:

1. Failing to account for safety, parking impacts, local traffic impacts, and economic and social justice concerns when regional transportation projects are planned within the City.

6. Build Resilient and Reliable Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Investing in infrastructure improvements is an investment in our residents' safety and quality of life. The City will track and take positions on federal and state proposed legislation that impacts their ability to build resilient and reliable infrastructure.

The City Supports:

1. Legislation that allocates additional state funding for the upgrade, replacement, and construction of needed infrastructure at the state and local level.

2. Legislation and direct grant funding to local governments for a federal investment in transportation, water resources, housing, and community development.

3. Legislation to develop infrastructure for local performing art centers, parks, and recreational facilities.

4. Legislation, programs, and funding to close the digital divide and maximize access to broadband and 5G technologies.

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The City Opposes:

The City Supports:

1. Legislation or ballot measures that prevent the State from redirecting local government funds (i.e. local taxes, sales tax, property taxes, etc).

2. Legislation that promotes increased flexibility for the utilization of municipally generated revenues.

3. Legislation that changes the allocation of sales tax for online purchases from the County pool and reallocates it to the city where the purchase is made.

4. Direct fiscal assistance to local governments of all population sizes to address the loss of revenue from the COVID-19 pandemic and similar natural disasters.

5. Legislation that would restore the tax break for advanced refunding bonds.

6. Legislation to allow local governments to collect sales taxes on remote sales, such as online and catalog purchases based on the delivery address. California alone loses over $4 billion annually in uncollected sales and use taxes on remote sales.

7. Legislation, regulatory proposals, or administrative actions to assure timely reimbursements of mandated reimbursements owed to the City of San Fernando by the State of California.

8. Legislation that maintains or enhances the City’s ability to keep and protect existing state and local funding sources providing revenues to the City of San Fernando.

The City Opposes:

1. Legislation or initiatives that would undermine voter-approved initiatives to guarantee ongoing revenue sources for local governments.

2. Legislation that undermines and preempts local authority over local taxes and fees.

3. Efforts to eliminate, or cap, the tax-exempt status of municipal bonds, as it’s a tool for local governments to finance large capital projects.

4. Legislation that imposes limits on governmental deferred compensation plans.

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6. Legislation that mandates participation in Social Security for local government employees covered by other retirement and/or pension systems.

The City Supports:

1. Legislation that directs fiscal assistance to local governments of all population sizes to address the catastrophic loss of revenue resulting from the COVID-19 global pandemic and similar natural disasters.

2. Legislation that directs fiscal assistance to publicly owned utilities to credit delinquent utility bills for their customers.

6. Legislation and regulation that contributes to increasing the seismic safety of buildings including seismic retrofit, retrofit funding, or higher levels of structural resilience of buildings.

February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 358 of 506 ATTACHMENT “D”
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1202 WWW.SFCITY.ORG To: Mayor Joel Fajardo and Councilmembers
From: Kanika Kith, City Manager
By: Will Pettener, Assistant to the City Manager

Date: February 2, 2026
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) February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 359 of 506 Summary of 2025 Legislative Advocacy & Funding Request Letters

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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) February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 360 of 506 February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 361 of 506 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

Date: February 2, 2026
Subject: Receive and File a Presentation Regarding Status Updates on City Beautification Efforts
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:
a. Receive and file a presentation regarding status updates on City Beautification Efforts (Attachment “A”); and
b. Provide direction to staff, as necessary.

BACKGROUND:

1. On January 20, 2026, the City Council directed staff to present a status update on a list of priorities presented by Mayor Fajardo, included as Attachment “A”.

ANALYSIS:

The City of San Fernando continues to advance citywide beautification and infrastructure improvements through coordinated tree maintenance and planting, signage restoration, trash removal, paving projects, and sidewalk repairs. Led primarily by the Public Works Department, these efforts are focused on enhancing neighborhood aesthetics, improving public safety, and maintaining the City’s public right-of-way. As of January 2025, the City has made significant progress in maintaining and enhancing its urban forest, with approximately 1,110 trees trimmed citywide to improve tree health, visibility, and safety, and 385 new trees planted by City staff and TreePeople in parkways where trees were removed or canopy was limited, primarily in the northwest quadrant of the City. All plantings are consistent with the City’s Urban Forest Management Plan and include species such as Holly Oak, Crape Myrtle, and Carrotwood. In addition, the City addressed priority maintenance needs by removing six emergency-condition trees, removing 12 tree stumps citywide, and planting eight new trees along Maclay Avenue.

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The City has also made significant progress on its grid-based sidewalk assessment and repair program, performed by Precision. Repairs have been completed in Grids F and G, addressing 2,161 and 1,793 trip hazards respectively. Sidewalk assessment is complete in Grid E with repairs underway, and assessment is in progress in Grid C, with repairs to follow. Precision will proceed to Grids D, A, and B upon completion. In addition, City staff has replaced approximately 150 linear feet of sidewalk over the past three months to address priority locations and supplement contractor work. A map showing areas completed and in progress by Precision is included as Attachment “B”.

At January 20, 2026 City Council meeting, Mayor Fajardo provided a list of priorities for City beautification efforts and the City Council directed staff to bring back the status of each priority to the next City Council meeting. The list of priorities and status are provided below.

1. Enhanced cleaning of streets, public restrooms, and loose trash removal Public Works conducts daily morning monitoring beginning at 6:00 a.m. in known illegal dumping areas, with debris removed every day. These efforts are supplemented by routine cleaning of parking lots and bus shelters throughout the City. All park restrooms are cleaned seven days a week by contracted janitorial staff during overnight hours between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. In addition, loose litter in parks and parking lots is collected every morning, Monday through Sunday, to help maintain clean and safe public spaces for the community.

While Public Works can provide enhanced street cleaning, public restroom maintenance, and loose trash removal using existing staff, doing so would require redirecting current workloads.

Additional staffing and funding would allow these services to be expanded without impacting existing operations.

2. Graffiti removal efforts and response-time standards Graffiti on public properties is typically removed the same day it is reported, with an average response time of less than 24 hours. Response times could be further improved through supplemental staffing or overtime, allowing for more frequent monitoring of recurring problem areas. Public Works, Police, and Community Preservation (Code Enforcement) continue to work collaboratively to address graffiti throughout the City.

In accordance with the City Council’s graffiti abatement policy adopted in 2025, Community Preservation immediately issues a 72-hour notice of abatement to property owners for graffiti on private properties, whether reported or self-initiated. If the graffiti is not removed within the required timeframe, an administrative citation is issued pursuant to the San Fernando Municipal Code.

3. Status update on replacement of missing or damaged street and traffic signs Staff has already replaced several missing or damaged signs and refreshed crosswalk markings. Sign replacement priorities were based on school zones, high-traffic corridors, regulatory requirements, faded or missing signs, and street sweeping signage. New signage February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 364 of 506 Receive and File a Presentation Regarding Status Updates on City Beautification Efforts

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for schools, the Mall area, and wayfinding has been purchased, with installation scheduled to begin in mid-February. Additional signage purchases are planned within the current budget; however, staff will propose additional funding to support a phased, systematic replacement of signage in need of improvement or replacement citywide.

4. Inventory and mapping of outstanding curb painting needs, including estimated costs Curb painting inventory and improvements have been completed in the Mall area, along Maclay Avenue, and in areas surrounding churches, schools, and other high-traffic locations, consistent with recommendations from the City Engineer. A map showing completed work is included as Attachment “C.”
A citywide curb painting assessment would require additional budget allocation and will be presented for consideration during the FY 2026–2027 budget discussions.

5. List of outstanding tree requests, tree planting plans, and options for tree species, with emphasis on shade trees in residential areas
As mentioned above, approximately 1,110 trees trimmed citywide to improve tree health, visibility, and safety, and 385 new trees planted by City staff and TreePeople in parkways where trees were removed or canopy was limited, primarily in the northwest quadrant of the City. All plantings are consistent with the City’s Urban Forest Management Plan and include species such as Holly Oak, Crape Myrtle, and Carrotwood. In addition, the City addressed priority maintenance needs by removing six emergency-condition trees, removing 12 tree stumps citywide, and planting eight new trees along Maclay Avenue.

A list of tree request is included as Attachment “D” and a list of approved tree species from the City’s Urban Forest Management Plan is included as Attachment “E”.

6. Update on sidewalk conditions and responsibilities, including work done by between Precision and work done by Public Works
As noted above, Precision has completed sidewalk assessments and repairs in Grids F and G, addressing 2,161 trip hazards in Grid F and 1,693 in Grid G. Assessments are complete in Grid E with repairs underway, and are ongoing in Grid C, with repairs to follow. Precision will then proceed to Grids D, A, and B. A map of completed and active areas is included as Attachment “B.”
In addition to contractor work, City staff has replaced approximately 150 linear feet of sidewalk over the past three months across multiple grids to address priority locations.

Precision will continue to handle assessments and minor repairs (0.25 to 2.5 inches of uplift), while City staff will perform larger removals and replacements exceeding 2.5 inches.

Additional funding for materials and overtime would be required to support staff-led replacements without impacting routine maintenance.

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7. Code enforcement efforts related to parking lots and commercial properties As part of the Community Preservation Commercial Property Education and Maintenance Program, Community Preservation continues to engage with our local commercial business community to promote property upkeep, ensure compliance with local codes, and enhance the overall appearance of San Fernandos commercial corridors. During FY 2025–26, Community Preservation processed a total of 23 commercial property related enforcement cases and recognized 97 businesses for compliance with local codes.

Community Preservation will continue to monitor residential, commercial, and public parking lots throughout the City for various maintenance issues such as graffiti, broken wheel stops, trash, overgrown vegetation and pot holes. For City parking lots, Community Preservation Officers reports via GoGov to be addressed by Public Works.

8. Cleanup, maintenance, outreach and planning efforts for Cindy Montañez Natural Park One Public Works Facilities staff member is assigned to routine cleanup, weed abatement, litter removal, and light vegetation trimming at the park, while also supporting maintenance activities citywide. Planning for Cindy Montañez Natural Park is underway as part of the Pacoima Wash Connectivity Project, a $7.5 million Caltrans-funded effort that includes the Pacoima Wash Path extension, lighting, restrooms, landscaping, and a permanent memorial sign.

To engage the community, the project consultant will host outreach booths at the San Fernando Valley Mile on February 28 and the Spring Jamboree on April 4. A community workshop will also be held at Cindy Montañez Natural Park and will include a walk audit and discussion of future improvements. Nearby residents will be notified through door-to-door flyer distribution, social media, and email outreach.

9. Update on efforts related to the Project Labor Agreement This topic was discussed at the City Council meeting on May 20, 2024. At that time, the City Council directed staff to return with general information on Project Labor Agreements (PLAs), including, but not limited to: the parties involved; how a PLA functions; a comparison of the PLA bidding process versus the City’s standard construction bidding process; differences between PLA wages and prevailing wages; examples of other cities that utilize PLAs; and the types of projects to which a PLA may be applied. Staff will return at a future City Council meeting with the requested information.

10. Direction regarding addressing the needs of unhoused individuals within the City, including discussion of the appropriate departmental for oversight, coordination, and potential changes and/or improvements to the City’s service partners.

Staff will be recommending transitioning Homeless Services from the Business and Community Resources Center (BCRC) to the Police Department. This proposed change would allow for more efficient communications and tracking with North Valley Caring Services (the City’s current Homeless Outreach provider) and enable more timely enforcement efforts, February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 366 of 506 Receive and File a Presentation Regarding Status Updates on City Beautification Efforts

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when necessary. The Police Department is currently in discussions with Los Angeles County to explore a potential partnership with the Department of Mental Health to enhance homeless outreach efforts, particularly in addressing individuals who are resistant to services.

The City continues to make progress on beautification, infrastructure, and community initiatives.

Through coordinated efforts by Public Works, Community Preservation, and the Police Department, the City has maintained streets and parks, upgraded sidewalks and signage, and engaged the community in planning and outreach. Ongoing programs, including sidewalk repairs, tree maintenance and planting, curb and signage improvements, graffiti removal, and park planning, continue to be prioritized to ensure a cleaner, safer, and more vibrant City. Staff will continue to implement Council-directed initiatives, monitor outcomes, and return with updates and recommendations for further enhancements as resources and opportunities allow.

BUDGET IMPACT:

There is no budget impact associated with discussion of these priorities. Pending City Council direction, any items with funding requirements will be presented as part of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget process.

CONCLUSION:

It is recommended that the City Council receive the presentation on the status of the requested priorities and provide direction as necessary.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Agenda Item Request by Mayor Fajardo
B. Sidewalk by Precision
C. Curb Painting
D. List of Tree Requests
E. -Urban Forest Management Plan - Approved Parkway Tree Species February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 367 of 506

AGENDA REPORT
CITY COUNCIL 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1201 WWW.SANFERNANDO.GOV REVIEW: ☒ City Clerk ☒ Director of Admin. Services ☒ City Manager To: Vice Mayor Victoria Garcia and Councilmembers
From: Mayor Joel Fajardo
Date: January 20, 2026
Subject: Discussion to Provide Direction Regarding a 2026 Citywide Plan of Action for Beautification, Maintenance, and Community Safety
RECOMMENDATION:

I have placed this on the agenda (Attachment “A”) for 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.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:

See Attachment “A” that was submitted to request to agendize this item for the January 20, 2026 City Council Meeting.

BUDGET IMPACT:

There is no impact to the budget by discussing this item. Additional future costs to be determined based on City Council direction.

ATTACHMENT:

A. Request to Agendize an Item for City Council Discussion/Consideration B. Priority Areas
ATTACHMENT "A"
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Provide direction to staff 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.

February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 369 of 506 ATTACHMENT “B”
Attached for discussion are the following priority areas:

1. Enhanced cleaning of streets, public restrooms, and loose trash removal

2. Graffiti removal efforts and response-time standards

3. Status update on replacement of missing or damaged street and traffic signs

4. Inventory and mapping of outstanding curb painting needs, including estimated costs

5. List of outstanding tree requests, tree planting plans, and options for tree species, with emphasis on shade trees in residential areas

6. Update on sidewalk conditions and responsibilities, including work done by between Precision and work done by Public Works

7. Code enforcement efforts related to parking lots and commercial properties

8. Cleanup, maintenance, outreach and planning efforts for Cindy Montañez Natural Park

9. Update on efforts related to the Project Labor Agreement

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Key
Removed Meter
Extend Red curb +
remove stall (4)
Third St/ Macneil St (E)
Macneil St/ Third St
(N)
Macneil St/ Second St
(S)
Macneil St/ Second St
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Chatsworth/ Celis (N)
Celis/ Chatsworth (E)
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S Brand/ Celis (S)
S Brand/ Pico (S)
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S Brand/ Hollister (S)
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ATTACHMENT "C"
February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 372 of 506 RFS
No. Type Address Description Status Activities ↑ 23548 Trees - Replant 1339 KEWEN ST Open PW2503332
23397 Trees - Replant 1402 PHILLIPPI ST Dead tree was removed but never replaced. Open PW2502504 23295 Trees - Replant 434 FERMOORE ST Requesting tree replacement Open PW2501994 23190 Trees - Replant 1530 EIGHTH ST Open PW2501370
23176 Trees - Replant 1046 GRIFFITH ST Tree on Maclay Open PW2501238 23147 Trees - Replant 453 HARDING AVE Open PW2501021
23038 Trees - Replant 716 HARDING AVE Open PW2500346
23016 Trees - Replant 144 N HUNTINGTON ST Replace two (2) trees Open PW2500193 22898 Trees - Replant 1416 PHILLIPPI ST Resident was advised to come into request new tree that fell during windstorm during week of 11/04/24 Open PW2404009 22761 Trees - Replant 1944 PHILLIPPI ST Open PW2403271
22761 Trees - Replant 1944 PHILLIPPI ST Open PW2403270
22735 Trees - Replant 906 DE FOE ST Please contact prop. owner with ETA Close PW2403068 22674 Trees - Replant 434 FERMOORE ST Open PW2402802
22635 Trees - Replant 310 NEWTON ST Open PW2402633
22580 Trees - Replant 305 HARPS ST Open PW2402312
22509 Trees - Replant 1238 GRIFFITH ST requesting replacement of tree that was removed several years ago. Open PW2402016 22477 Trees - Replant 1218 SEVENTH ST Open PW2401843
22417 Trees - Replant 1963 SEVENTH ST replace tree that was emoved Open PW2401524 22375 Trees - Replant 1009 N WORKMAN ST Requesting parkway tree Open PW2401322 ATTACHMENT "D"
February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 373 of 506 Urban Forest
Management Plan
City of San Fernando
February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg
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Acknowledgements
City of San Fernando

CITY COUNCIL
Celeste T. Rodriguez, Mayor
Mary Mendoza, Vice Mayor
Joel Fajardo, Councilmember
Cindy Montañez, Councilmember
Mary Solorio, Councilmember

PUBLIC WORKS
Kenneth Jones, Management Analyst

PLANNING
Marina Khrustaleva, Associate Planner
TreePeople
Dustin Herrmann, Principal Scientist
Mary Hillemeier, Policy & Research Coordinator
Shona Paterson, Planning Analyst
David Pineda, Operations & Grants Manager
Theo Ross, Geospatial Analyst
Danielle Paulazzo, Policy & Research Fellow
Photographs
Mary Hillemeier (unless otherwise cited)
Adam Corey Thomas
Design
Cez Cruz, TreePeople
Bliss Parsons, TreePeople
Executive Summary
Vision
Introduction
Urban Forest Benefits
Community Voices
Context
Existing Forest
Opportunities to Grow
Goals & Strategies
Implementation
Additional Information
Appendix
Contents
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12 22
31 49
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February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 375 of 506 The urban forest provides many benefits to the
community. Adopting an Urban Forest Management
Plan to maintain and expand this community resource
is one of San Fernando City Council’s 2022-2027
Strategic Goals. This plan is structured around nine
benefits an urban forest provides that directly
influence community health and well-being:

Mental Health, Outdoor Activities, Stormwater
Management, Shading & Cooling, Climate
Resilience, Social Cohesion, Privacy & Quiet,
Food Forest, and Biodiversity. These benefits play
a key role in framing the community engagement,
analyzing the urban forest, and informing strategies
and goals.

Executive Summary
The plan reflects community perspectives through
the results of a survey that was conducted at
three workshops and the Outdoor Market. Through
surveys, residents indicated that the benefits of
Shading & Cooling, Outdoor Activity, and Climate
Resilience were most important for the urban
forest to provide. Community members ranked along
Streets & Sidewalks, on School Property and in Public
Parks as the areas of the city most in need of new
trees. They expressed desire for children to learn
about trees and to connect with nature, for canopied
streets to aid mobility, and for beautification by
way of trees. The highest concern among residents
was Maintenance of trees, followed by Damage
caused by trees.

The City of San Fernando’s urban forest depends
on the social history and ecological context that
shape it. San Fernando was not historically forested.

Rather, it had a grassland and flower field habitat
composed primarily of perennial grasses and
seasonal wildflowers. Trees became more prevalent
in the landscape as they were important to
the indigenous peoples that lived in the area who
cultivated oak trees for acorns. The area was settled
by Spanish missionaries and grew into a center
for farming and trading and later into an urban city
of industry and commerce.

San Fernando has a climate of hot, dry summers and
mild, wet winters, which supports many types of trees,
especially those that are drought tolerant. Climate
change is altering the historic weather patterns
by increasing temperatures and making precipitation
more variable. Not everyone will feel the impacts of
climate change equally, with vulnerable populations
—which includes low-income residents, older
adults, and those with existing medical conditions—
facing greater risks. Policies both at the state
and local level influence the ability to fund and
grow the urban forest.

The City of San Fernando has an existing tree
canopy of 19% which is distributed unevenly
across the city.

Different land uses have differing levels
of canopy cover, with industrial areas having the
least canopy and parks having the most canopy.

Canopy cover also varies significantly within land
uses, leaving some neighborhoods and streets
with lower canopy relative to others and making
them higher priority areas for tree planting.

The City has a very diverse urban forest with almost
200 species. The forest has a good distribution
of different sizes of trees. San Fernando’s urban
forest is mostly healthy, with 98% of trees in
good or fair condition and less than 2% of trees
in poor condition or dead.

There are many opportunities to plant new
trees in San Fernando including on existing vacant
sites in the public right-of-way, and by modifying
existing vegetated and hardscape landscapes to
accommodate more trees. Additionally, design of the
right-of-way can be adjusted to accommodate more
trees and zoning codes can be modified to create
more space for the urban forest on private property.

Based on the results of the community
engagement and analysis of the urban forest,
canopy targets have been set for each land
use. To accomplish these targets, strategies have
been outlined (see next page) that are supported
by specific recommendations for City operations
or policies to support the urban forest.

Implementing the plan will require coordinating
people and funding. Stakeholders across the
city have different roles in realizing the urban forest laid out in the plan. Achieving that urban forest will
take time as trees grow, with differing responsibilities through time as the plan unfolds. Finally, funding to
support the planting, maintenance, and engagement
of the urban forest will need to be allocated to act
on the strategies.

Tools are included to realize a thriving urban forest,
including a Priority Map for street tree planting that
identifies areas most in need of greater canopy,
a Street Tree Map that categorizes available planting
space by size on major streets, and a Street
Tree Palette that recommends climate appropriate
species categorized by size.
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COMMUNITY VOICES
• Shading & Cooling, Outdoor Activities,
and Climate Resilience were the most
desired benefits
• Public land including Streets & Sidewalks, School
Property, and Public Parks are the highest priority
planting locations
• Tree maintenance is the highest area of concern
of the urban forest
• Community members would like to see more
trees in San Fernando, including more fruit trees

CONTEXT
• The landscape of San Fernando has gone
through many transitions from Indigenous
managed oak woodlands to an urban city
• San Fernando has a subtropical, semi-arid
climate that is projected to become hotter and
less predictable with climate change
• Environmental burdens are disproportionately felt
by vulnerable populations
• State regulations influence the resources
dedicated to the urban forest and local
regulations influence the land use available
for tree planting

EXISTING FOREST
• The existing public urban forest is diverse,
young, and healthy
• Tree canopy varies considerably by land use
• There is unequal distribution of canopy cover
within land uses requiring some areas to be
prioritized to create an equitable urban forest

OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW
• There is a lot of potential to increase tree
canopy in San Fernando, and realizing
much of this potential will require modifying
existing paved areas
• More space can be created for the private
urban forest by adjusting residential, commercial,
and industrial zoning requirements
• More plantable spaces need to be added to
the public right of way by allocating space from
cars to trees

GOALS AND STRATEGIES
• Citywide canopy goal is supported by goals for
each land use based on community priorities and
existing canopy
• Planting large trees will make it easier to achieve
canopy goals with fewer planting spaces
• Strategies support canopy goals with specific
operations and policy recommendations

IMPLEMENTATION
• Prioritizing planting trees early in the project will allow time for tree growth throughout the project
• Coordinating stakeholders will help achieve a
common goal
• Funding will be required to implement strategies
• The plan is a living document that will change
over time
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February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 377 of 506 Goals Strategies
35%
canopy in residential
neighborhoods
12%
canopy in
industrial zones
30%
canopy citywide
15%
canopy in
commercial districts
30%
canopy in
school zones
35%
canopy along
the right-of-way
40%
canopy in
public parks
Plant
Protect
Partner

1. Maximize shade in the public right-of-way

2. Provide green areas for recreation in parks and around schools

3. Create canopied commercial corridors

4. Create immersive green neighborhoods for all residents

5. Ensure industrial areas maintain beneficial canopies

6. Pursue opportunities to expand the urban forest

7. Conserve the existing public urban forest

8. Conserve the existing private urban forest

9. Partner with agencies outside the City to coordinate tree planting

10. Engage the community with the urban forest
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February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 378 of 506 Vision A future where trees
are abundant throughout
the City and accessible
to the whole community;
providing cooling
on hot days, promoting
opportunities for
outdoor recreation,
and building resilience
to a changing climate.
“I want it to keep my city
cooler and shadier as
well as give more homes
to native species.”
“I feel like it's very
important to continue
to have our youth get
connected with nature.”
Image: Trees in Las Palmas Park
Image: Tree planting in San Fernando (Source: Adam Corey Thomas) 7 8
February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 379 of 506 Introduction
Trees on public land and private property collectively
form the urban forest of San Fernando. The urban
forest serves as part the City’s critical infrastructure, which, like sidewalks and utilities, provides
essential services that must be invested in and
maintained. As such, strengthening the City’s
urban forest is a city-wide Strategic Goal requiring
a robust and agreed upon plan for managing
the urban forest to guide policy, investments, and
effective management practices.

Urban forest management planning creates a
road map towards an urban forest that provides
a multitude of benefits to all residents of San
Fernando and is cared for in a way that allows the
trees and the community they serve to thrive.

The importance of planning for the urban forest is
essential now more than ever. Environmental hazards
like climate change mean we need resilient living
infrastructure like trees to help adapt to the changes
happening now and in the years ahead.

A good plan guides smart investing in the urban
forest to realize a greener and more resilient San
Fernando in the future. Maintaining and growing
a forest in the urban fabric requires being intentional about making space for trees. Planning for the
future of the urban forest will require finding more
opportunities to plant trees and creating the capacity
to care for those trees over the course of their lives.

Creating San Fernando’s Urban
Forest Management Plan
This plan was created with input from community
members, guidance from the City, and analysis
of existing forest conditions and policies. Together,
these insights informed recommended strategies to
grow and sustain the urban forest over the next 50
years with expectation that the plan will be updated
every 10 years based on progress made and
changing community needs.

Trees in San Fernando provide many benefits—a
background of bird song, shady places to rest,
or calming green scenery—and so naturally that they
can go unremarked upon in daily life. Unremarked or
intentionally beloved, the urban forest has a profound
impact on community resilience, personal health
and well-being, business success, and overall quality
of civic life in San Fernando.

While by no means inclusive of all the services of the
urban forest, nine existing or potential benefits of
the urban forest—listed and described in the Urban
Forest Benefits chapter—are used extensively to
develop San Fernando’s Urban Forest Management
Plan. Selection of benefits was guided by several
considerations with priority for benefits that residents could reasonably be expected to have experienced
directly and therefore could provide input based on
this experience in San Fernando.

To realize specific benefits, especially those
important to the San Fernando community, strategies
for growing the urban forest can be optimized by
species selection, location of trees, and the extent
of tree canopy in different parts of the city. However, trees can provide multiple benefits simultaneously
and, therefore, a healthy and growing urban forest
can improve all.

Workshop surveys asked members of the San
Fernando community to prioritize which of the nine
benefits were most relevant to them and where
in city it was most important to gain more of urban
forest benefits. See the Community Voices chapter.

The current urban forest was assessed for its
contributions to these benefits. See the Existing
Forest chapter.

Different ways to expand the urban forest in
the context of San Fernando are explored. See
the Opportunities to Grow chapter.

Plans for future action were created to move
the existing forest to better support the benefits
prioritized in community surveys. See the Goals
& Strategies chapter.

Tools and guidance to carry out these
strategies in San Fernando are provided. See
the Implementation chapter.
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Voices
Mental Health
Provides immersive green spaces
that are accessible to all residents
Shade and Cooling
Provides shade and
cooler temperatures
Privacy and Quiet
Provides screening to create
privacy and filter noise
Food Forest
Provides culturally
relevant fruits and nuts
Biodiversity
Supports biodiversity and
provides a wildlife habitat
Climate Resilience
Thrives in a hotter, drier climate
Social Cohesion
Encourages gatherings in spaces
like public squares and parks
Outdoor Activity
Supports a wide array
of recreation outdoors
Stormwater Capture
Supports a wide array
of recreation outdoors
Key Takeaways
• Shading & Cooling, Outdoor Activities, and
Climate Resilience are the most desired benefits
• Streets & Sidewalks, School Property, and Public
Parks are the highest priority planting locations
• Maintenance is the highest area of concern of the
urban forest
• Community members would like to see more
trees in San Fernando, including more fruit trees
“I support any/all
efforts to increase
the canopy on public
spaces (sidewalks)
to incentivize
walking and biking”
“I think urban forestry
is important especially
with the hot seasons
we have."
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WORKSHOPS
Members of the San Fernando community were
engaged to understand their priorities and concerns
regarding the urban forest. Community engagements
included outreach to recruit participants with a broad
range of perspectives to participate in workshops
with an activity-based survey.

Three workshops were conducted in spring 2023
in English and Spanish and held at PUC Nueva
Esperanza Charter Academy, IBEW 11 Union Hall,
and Recreation Park. Workshops included an
educational presentation on nine benefits of the
urban forest as listed and described in the Urban
Forest Benefits chapter, as well as a summary
of San Fernando’s existing forest and a description
of the urban forest management planning process.

Following the presentation, participants completed
activities in a survey packet. Workshops concluded
with a tree planting and care demonstration after
which participants were invited to take home a free
fruit tree.

SURVEY ACTIVITY PACKETS
The surveys included three one-page activities that
asked 1) which benefits of the urban forest are
most important to community members, 2) where it
is the highest priority to plant new trees, and 3)
what are the top concerns about the urban forest.

The colorful worksheets were provided in Spanish
and English with stickers to indicate selections.

Packets also included a brief demographic
questionnaire with an opportunity for participants
to give additional open feedback.

Image: San Fernando resident taking home a fruit tree (Source: Adam Corey Thomas) Image: Activity packets
Outside of the three community workshops,
community members completed the survey at the
Outdoor Market in April 2023. Participants were
also given a free fruit tree in exchange for completing the survey at the Outdoor Market. Further, some
community members completed the survey online,
through a link distributed via the workshop
take-home flier or through digital promotion.

In total, 104 surveys were completed.
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February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 382 of 506 What benefits do you most want
the urban forest to provide?
This survey activity asked participants to rank the
nine benefits of the urban forest, as listed and
described in the Urban Forest Benefits chapter,
from most to least important. The question was
structured in a way that participants had to create
a hierarchy of benefits, such that not all benefits
could be considered of high importance. Benefits
rated lower are still potentially important benefits
for the urban forest to provide, but they were
considered less important than other benefits.

While the benefits collectively identified as most
important carry a lot of weight in this plan, it is also relevant that many participants had rated benefits
performing lower overall as among the benefits most
important to them.

Benefit Top 3 Choice (% of participants)
Shading & Cooling 52%
Outdoor Activity 43%
Climate Resilience 41%
Mental Health 39%
Food Forest 31%
Stormwater Management 23%
Biodiversity 23%
Privacy & Quiet 19%
Social Cohesion 11%
Percent of participants with a benefit in their top three most important Overall community rankings for relative importance of benefits for the urban forest to provide Least Important Most Important
-0.75 -0.5 -0.25 0 0.25 0.5 0.75
Shading &
Cooling
Outdoor
Activity
Climate
Resilience
Mental
Health
Food
Forest
Stormwater
Management
Biodiversity
Privacy
& Quiet
Social
Cohesion
Important
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need of new trees?
Survey participants ranked the types of locations
in San Fernando most in need of new trees. Streets
& Sidewalks followed by School Property and then
Public Parks were ranked the highest priority areas
to grow the urban forest. Industrial Areas and Private
Yards were ranked the lowest priority areas to
plant new trees with Parking Lots ranked similarly
low in relative priority.

Overall community rankings for priority locations to plant more trees and grow the tree canopy Number of participants ranking each location as their top priority for planting more trees Schools
Streets and Sidewalks
Public Parks
Public Transportation
Waiting Areas
Private Yards
Industrial Areas
Parking Lots
2 1
3 4
6 7
5 School PropertyStreets and Sidewalks
Public ParksPrivate Yards
Parking
Lots
Industrial
Areas
Public Transportation
Waiting Areas
0 20
30 10
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about the urban forest?
Survey participants were asked to allocate five
‘concern coins’ over five categories. More
coins placed in a category indicated this was
a greater concern. The categories were titled
and described as:

MAINTENANCE
I am concerned with trees not receiving adequate
on-going care such as cleaning of leaves, trimming
of branches and removing trees in poor condition,
or watering during drought.

DAMAGE
I am concerned with the damage from trees such as
that from falling branches and trunks, root disruptions to sidewalks, or impacts to utility lines and pipes.

Maintenance is the clear top concern with 26%
of participants spending at least one concern coin
in the category and 65% allocating two or more
of their five concern coins, twice as many as the next
highest category. Damage is the second biggest
concern as marked by two- thirds of participants.

The results indicate that ongoing care and repair is
central to urban forest management in San Fernando.

A majority of survey participants expressed concern for three of the four issues with nearly over 90% emphasizing maintenance of the urban forest as a concern. 100%
Maintenance Damage Nuisance Exclusion
2 or more concern coins 1 concern coin 0 concern coins
75%
50%
25%
0%

NUISANCES
I am concerned with the nuisance issues such
as trees that attract unwanted insects and pests
or create a lot of pollen and other allergens.

EXCLUSION
I am concerned with the community not being
consulted in forest management decisions or not
being included in stewardship activities.

NO CONCERNS
I do not feel strongly about the concerns listed here
or I do not have any concerns.
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would like to share about the
urban forest in San Fernando?
Survey participants were provided the opportunity
to provide written comment to this open ended
question as an opportunity to provide feedback that
was not captured by the activities.

Out of 104 completed surveys, 51 respondents
provided written input in response to this prompt.

Thirteen comments voiced a desire for more trees.

Other commenters provided personal reflections
on the urban forest, specific directives about what
they would like to see, and other guidance.

Specific themes mentioned included the following.
“We need much larger
tree canopy.”
"I would like to see
more trees in public
areas and sidewalks
to beautify the city."
“I like the idea of fruit
trees that invite children
to learn about trees &
harvest from the trees.”
• Wanting more engagement with the community,
especially children
• Reinforcing concerns regarding the maintenance
of city trees in support of tree survival as well as
concerns over damage caused by trees to homes
and sidewalks
• Advocating for more trees in the public right-ofway as well as more fruit trees Context
Key Takeaways
• The landscape of San Fernando has gone
through many transitions from Indigenous
managed oak woodlands to an urban city
• San Fernando has a warm, semi-arid
climate that is projected to become hotter
with climate change
• Environmental burdens are disproportionately felt
by vulnerable populations in San Fernando
• State regulations affect resources for urban
forestry and local regulations influence the land
use available for tree planting

NATURAL HISTORY OF SAN FERNANDO
Natural history and past ecological relationships
are important to acknowledge when managing the
urban forest as it now becomes part of that story.

While it is not present within San Fernando today, the
historical ecosystem of San Fernando was grassland
and flower fields, also known as California Prairie.

Prairie ecosystems in the region contained few
trees and were primarily composed of forbs
and perennial bunchgrasses. Common grassland
plants include purple needlegrass, lupine, and
California poppy. The prairie was home to a diversity
of wildlife. It supported mammals such as the
black-tailed hare, prong horned antelope and even
grizzly bears as well as birds such as the western
meadowlarks, horned larks, and California condors.
alders and sycamores.
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SOCIAL HISTORY OF SAN FERNANDO
San Fernando is on the ancestral lands of
the Chumash, Tongva-Gabrielino, and Fernandeno
Tataviam people, who have lived in the region for
around 9,000 years. Indigenous people managed
the local landscaped through intentional burning to
foster growth of useful plants.

In 1797, Spanish colonizers established a mission
in the area. The mission established agricultural
fields that were used to graze livestock, leading
to replacement of historical meadow species
with invasive grasses from Europe adapted to the
Mediterranean climate and livestock grazing.

The land proved to be unsuitable for grazing in the
long term due to the unpredictable climate. The
mission was secularized in 1834, leading to a decline
in population. In 1874 the City was founded near
the old mission spurred by a land boom in Southern
California and a railroad that was built through
San Fernando connecting Bakersfield and Los
Angeles. The deep wells of San Fernando provided
a reliable water source allowing the City to remain
independent as many surrounding communities
were annexed into the City of Los Angeles in order
to access imported water from the LA Aqueduct.

Mild winters means many tree species can grow in San Fernando and thrive with good tree care through hot or dry periods.

CLIMATE OF PARAMOUNT
San Fernando is classified as having Dry-Summer
Subtropical climate. It has dry, hot summers and mild,
wet winters. San Fernando receives an average
of 16 inches of rain annually, which primarily falls
between the months of December and March.

The climate of San Fernando is important because
it determines what kinds of trees can thrive
here. Fortunately, due to the mild winters, many
tree species can grow in San Fernando with
the right care. In particular, trees require regular
irrigation during their establishment years and
for some species irrigation can reduce drought
stress during dry or especially hot periods.

Jan Apr Jul Oct
0 Feb Mar May Jun Aug Sept Nov Dec
25 50
75 100
Average Precipitation (inches)
Temperature (degrees Fahrenheit)
High Temperature
Average Temperature
Low Temperature
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February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 387 of 506 Higher temperatures are expected as climate change amplifies the urban heat effect. More trees create shade and cool the air which buffers against rising temperatures.

Young trees need light watering weekly in the absence of rain. Mature trees benefit from deep, but less frequent waterings and only during prolonged dry periods. weekly
Young Trees
Mature Trees
4 inches of
soil moisture
Mulch
helps hold moisture
in the soil
12 to 18 inches
of soil moisture
monthly

CLIMATE CHANGE RESILIENCE
Climate change is creating more extreme heat days
for San Fernando. In urban areas, hot days are
made hotter as pavements hold more heat limiting
nighttime cooling.

A healthy urban forest with big trees and widespread
canopy cover can help build resilience to extreme
heat because trees provide shade, which is not
only feels cool to stand under but also reduces heat
absorbed by hard surfaces. In addition to reflecting
away heat, healthy trees cool the air through
evapotranspiration. The extent of the cooling benefits
of trees depends on the type of tree, their size, and
their health as dependent on care and maintenance.

The number of days above
90°F each year is expected
to increase to 135 days before
the end of the century
Water evaporated from trees
can cool the surrounding air
up to 9°F
Shade from trees can cool
surfaces 20°F-40°F compared
to surrounding surfaces
The average high temperature
is projected to increase up to
9°F by the end of the century

WATER NEEDS AND CHALLENGES
Established urban trees typically do not
require extensive irrigation support as their deep
roots access below ground water resources.

In some cases, trees can even be a water-saving
measure when they replace or shade high water
demand landscapes, such as lawns. There are two
situations where trees need supplemental water
to survive and thrive long term: young trees in their
first 3-5 years after planting and mature trees during
dry stretches. In all cases, maintaining an organic
layer of mulch at the surface improves retention of
soil moisture and is a recommended practice.

Drought-tolerant trees, especially once they
reach maturity, are more likely to survive dry periods
without supplemental watering than those whose
water requirements are greater. As such, drought
tolerant trees are highly recommended in planting
situations where supplemental watering over a
tree’s lifespan is unlikely. Drought tolerant trees could be used in more situations but it comes with the
tradeoffs of limiting the number of species planted
and traits that confer drought tolerance often
mean trees are slow growing or have less potential
for providing shading and cooling.
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CONSIDERING SOCIAL VULNERABILITY
It is critical that the urban forest and its benefits
reach all of the San Fernando community. To
do so means focusing on growing trees in low
canopy areas and not depending on communities
with social vulnerabilities to overcome hurdles
in order to have trees and their benefits where
people live, work, and recreate.

Vulnerability of communities can driven by health,
economic, and social factors. For health factors,
community members with pre-existing health
conditions, people older than 65, infants and young
Some San Fernando community members are more vulnerable to environmental stressors or have less capacity to access resources.

14.3% of residents report
physical health not good
54% of residents
are homeowners
13% have a Bachelor’s
degree or higher
96% of residents identify
as People of Color
30% of residents have
limited English

14.5% of residents report
mental health not good
73% of residents
are employed
7% of residents are under 5 and
11% are over the age 65
61% earn more than 200% of the
Federal Poverty Level
Health
Economic
Social
children, pregnant women, and outdoor workers
are all at increased risk of adverse impacts from
environmental stressors. Economic factors such as
homeownership, employment, and income influence
access to resources. Homeowners may be able
to choose to plant trees in their yards, while tenants
may rely on landlords to make such improvements.

Finally, social factors, such as language, education,
and race or ethnicity can impact community members’
access to resources and opportunities to influence
policy changes.
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management in San Fernando
The potential for the urban forest is shaped by
the forces of the regulatory landscape. State
legislation allocates resources for the urban forest,
such as funding and technical assistance. It also
sets standards for what local municipalities must
consider for local land use planning. Local policy
drives most land use decisions and sets local
priorities and initiatives. Plans chart a vision for
a community while codes establish the rules.

Together, state and local policies play an important
role in determining how and where the urban
forest is developed.

STATE POLICIES
California Urban Forestry Act: The Urban Forestry
Act was passed in 1978 in response to declining
urban forests. It directs CalFire to provide technical
assistance and grant money for urban forestry
projects. This led to the creation of the Urban and
Community Forest Program under CalFIRE, which
funds urban forestry workforce education, expansion
and management activities.

California Solar Shade Control Act: The Shade
Control Act was originally passed in 1978 and then
amended in 2008. The act is intended to prevent
existing solar panels from being shaded by trees or
shrubs planted after the solar panels were installed.

Under the act, maintaining a tree that shades more
than 10% of a solar collector between 10 am and
2 pm constitutes a private nuisance. Municipalities
may pass an ordinance exempting themselves from
the Act, which would prevent any trees planted and
maintained by the municipality from violating the Act.

Integrated Climate Action and Resiliency
Program: Senate Bill 246, passed in 2015, directed
the Governor's Office of Planning and Research
(OPR) to form the integrated Climate Action and
Resiliency Program. The program creates a State
Adaptation Clearing House and Technical Advisory
Council (TAC). The clearinghouse is a searchable
database of research and plans relating to climate
adaptation. The TAC coordinates climate adaptation
efforts between state, regional, and local agencies.

Environmental Justice in Local Land Use
Planning: Passed in 2016, SB 1000 requires
jurisdictions to identify disadvantaged communities
and address environmental justice in their general
plans. The California Environmental Protection
Agency defines disadvantaged communities as tracts
with the highest 25% CalEnviroScreen scores.

LOCAL POLICIES
General Plan: The most recent San Fernando
General Plan was adopted in 1987; However;
a number of elements have since been updated
including Land Use, Circulation, Housing,
and Safety. Particularly relevant is the Safety
element, which addresses climate hazards and
environmental justice.

Corridors Specific Plan: The San Fernando
Corridors Specific Plan is intended to guide
economic development and revitalization along
San Fernando Road, Truman Street, 1st Street,
and Maclay Ave. The specific plan includes design
guidelines, development standards, and capital
improvements to direct land use planning and
development along the corridors.

Municipal Code: The municipal code sets out
the rules and regulations of the City. Of particular
relevance to this plan is Chapter 98 Article 3:

Comprehensive Tree Management Program, which
lays out protections for public trees. The ordinance
also stipulates that tree planting must conform to
specific tree plans, a tree master plan, and/or to
NCAA or ISA standards.

Zoning Code: The stated purpose of the zoning
regulations is to group mutually compatible land uses
and protect against the intrusion of incompatible
land uses. In addition to designating uses, the zoning
code establishes standards for the physical form
of land-uses that have impacts on space available for
the urban forest.

Environmental Justice Technical Report:

The EJ technical report draft was published in
2021 and is intended to identify environmental
justice communities and understand environmental
burden in San Fernando in order to incorporate
environmental justice goals and policies into
the general plan.

Safe & Active Streets: The Safe and Active Streets
Implementation plan draft was released in 2021
in order to identify near term projects to make streets safer and more active. The plan identifies priority
street sections and offers a collection of strategies
for each.

Calles Verdes: Calles Verdes is a tree planting
program in partnership between the City of
San Fernando, TreePeople, and the California
Coastal Conservancy that aims to increase the city
tree inventory over 10% in order to improve public
health and climate resiliency.

Climate Action and Resilience Plan:

This forthcoming plan is intended to establish
a greenhouse gas inventory of emissions and
vulnerability assessment as well as emissions
reductions targets and adaptation strategies.
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Forest
Key Takeaways
• Tree canopy is most bountiful in parks and
residential areas and most lacking in industrial
and commercial areas
• Residential neighborhoods, parks, and schools
are prioritized for trees planting based on existing
tree canopy.
• The existing public urban forest is diverse, young,
and moderately healthy
The urban forest of San Fernando consists of all
the trees within the City, including both public trees
and private trees. Public trees are trees on land
managed by a public agency and include trees in
public rights-of-way and city parks. Private trees
are trees on private property parcels. To manage the
urban forest, it is important to know the makeup of
the existing urban forest. Two datasets are available
that quantify San Fernando ’s urban forest: a public
tree inventory and citywide tree canopy cover.

Image: Young tree in San Fernando (Source: Adam Corey Thomas) Image: Tree Canopy Cover Data over San Fernando City Hall (Source: Maxar, LA County) Public Tree Inventory An inventory of the public
trees in San Fernando was conducted in
2023, inclusive of street trees and trees in parks.

The inventory characterized each tree’s species,
size, and condition as well as attributes of the
planting site such as width of the planting strip and
presence of absence of overhead utilities. In
addition, vacant tree planting sites were included.

Tree Canopy Cover The canopy assessment uses
data from remote sensing to gauge the extent
of the forest canopy in San Fernando as a whole,
including both the public and private forest.

This is valuable in understanding how the benefits
of trees are distributed throughout San Fernando.

While both public trees and private trees
are integral to the vitality of the urban forest, they
are addressed separately in this plan due to the
different involvement the City has in managing each.
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White Lead tree on Lazard Street
Weeping Fig on Workman Street
Sweetgum trees on Orange Grove Avenue
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existing public trees

TREE SPECIES AND THEIR ABUNDANCE
San Fernando has 6,019 public trees representing
almost 200 species of trees. Biodiversity is essential
to the health of the urban forest because a diverse
urban forest is more resilient to disasters such as
disease and drought. Best practice in urban forestry
recommends no more than 10% of tree from a single
species. San Fernando’s urban forest almost fulfills
this criteria with American Sweetgum (Liquidambar
styraciflua) making up the largest proportion of the
existing forest at 10.2%.

San Fernando has a diverse urban forest Caring for young trees so that they will grow into large mature trees is critical

TREE SIZE
Size is an important metric for trees in the urban
forest as an indicator of their benefits, but also
as a proxy for gauging their age. Tree trunk diameter
at breast height (DBH; measured about 4.5 ft above
the ground) is a common measure that correlates
with overall tree size. A healthy urban forest should
have the highest proportion of small, young trees
that will grow into larger trees replacing aging trees.

San Fernando has a good distribution of trees across
sizes, and ages, with a high proportion of young
trees. This is good news, as it indicates long term
growth in the urban forest. However, this relies
on the assumption that small trees will grow into
large trees with expansive canopies. Trees with
a small mature canopies, such as palm trees, will not
replace large canopied trees. This can be addressed
by planting tree species now that will grow into a
large mature canopy size in the future and by caring
for those trees across their life so they are long-lived. 0-20 20-40 40-60 60+
0%
50%
25%
75%
City of San Fernando
Recommended
Proportion of Trees
Diameter at Breast Height (cm)
San Fernando also has a high proportion of palm
trees with Queen Palm and Mexican Fan Palm two of
the ten most common species, together making
up almost 15% of the urban forest. Palm trees provide
relatively few community benefits and thus should
be avoided for future plantings and replaced with
large canopied trees over time.
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TREE HEALTH
San Fernando has a moderately healthy urban forest.

Less than 2% of trees were assessed as in “Dead”
or “Poor” condition, and over 90% of trees were
assessed as in “Good” or “Fair” condition, with 29%
in “Good” condition and 69% in “Fair” condition. This
indicates that the majority of trees in San Fernando
require only routine maintenance to remain healthy.

Trees in Good condition should be inspected and
maintained on regular grid trimming cycle.

Trees in Poor condition should be inspected closely
and frequently to achieve an action that mitigates the
poor condition or liability.

Trees in Fair condition should be inspected and
maintained on a regular grid trimming cycle.

Dead trees should be removed, stump ground
and replaced.

San Fernando’s public tree forest is mostly healthy
Tree condition is measured by the proportion of
foliage that is dead or dying, known as tree dieback.

There are a number of potential causes of
dieback including drought, pests, physical damage,
or pollution damage. It can be difficult to discern with certainty the cause of dieback. However, drought
is often cited as the primary cause of tree dieback
and is consistent with recent dry conditions in
Southern California. The high proportion of trees in
“Fair” rather than “Good” condition may be indicative
of water- stressed trees. Watering trees during
periods of extended drought can improve tree health.
(Image source: Google Maps)
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
0 Number of Trees
Good Fair Poor Dead
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existing tree canopy cover

LAND USE
Land use is a useful way to organize urban forest
management planning. For the purposes of this
plan, land use is classified into five categories: Parks, Schools, Residential, Commercial, and Industrial.

Comparing tree canopy and land use maps, Industrial
and Commercial areas account for the majority of
areas with the lowest tree canopy, while Residential
neighborhoods tend to have higher tree canopy.

The citywide tree canopy cover in San Fernando is 19% but there are substantial differences in tree canopy across the city.

Land use is an important factor in tree canopy cover.

EXISTING CANOPY
Based on 2016 data, San Fernando has 19% tree
canopy cover citywide. This is higher than the
total Los Angeles County canopy cover of 18%.

Canopy is not distributed equally throughout the
city. Neighborhoods in the northwest and southwest
have high canopy cover, while areas in the center
and northeast regions of the city have lower canopy
coverage. These trends can be explained to a
significant extent by land use patterns.
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PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY CANOPY
The public right-of-way is the second largest land
use in San Fernando and by far the largest publicly
managed land use. It consists of all the streets
and sidewalks that connect the city. Currently, there
is 16% canopy cover across the right-of-way. Trees
in the right-of-way create shaded corridors for people
to move through, which is especially important
for public and active transit users. Right-of-way trees promote outdoor activity by creating a comfortable
and appealing environment to walk, bike, or
roll. Additionally, trees offer screening from the road, providing privacy.

RESIDENTIAL CANOPY
Residential is the largest land use in San Fernando,
so tree canopy in residential neighborhoods has
a significant impact on canopy in the city as a whole.

Currently, there is 23% canopy cover in residential
neighborhoods. Trees in residential areas act
as a buffer between traffic and neighboring uses,
providing privacy and quiet. Being visible and
accessible to residents, they can also improve mental
health. Trees in residential districts can also help
capture stormwater runoff from homes and driveways.

Trees are also valuable for capturing stormwater
from an area otherwise dominated by hardscape.

Finally, trees in the right-of-way can promote
social cohesion by providing a comfortable public
space for community members to interact, and
enhance mental health by increasing access to
greenery in neighborhoods.

As residential neighborhoods are comprised of
private property, increasing tree canopy in residential areas requires partnering with property owners.

Providing information and resources, including trees,
to property owners can encourage them to increase
tree canopy on private property.

Highest priority neighborhoods (purple are determined by low existing canopy and should be planted first. Lowest priority neighborhoods already meet or exceed canopy goals.

Residential neighborhoods in the southwest and center of town have the most densely canopied streets in town.
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PARK CANOPY
The City of San Fernando has 7 public parks. Parks
in San Fernando have some of the highest levels
of tree canopy in the city, but not all parks are equally forested. Canopy cover ranges from a high of
45% in Rudy Ortega Sr. Park to 20% in Pioneer Park.

As parks tend to be already vegetated areas, they
are some of the easiest places to plant new trees.

They also have particular values as places for outdoor
recreation and community gathering. Existing parks
with relatively lower tree canopy such as Pioneer
Park, Las Palmas Park, and Recreation Park would
be good candidates for initial tree planting initiatives.

Tree canopy can be increased in parks by including
tree plantings as part of park renovation projects.

The 2017 Parks and Recreation Master Plan outlines
renovations to recreational facilities at Las Palmas
Park, Laune Park, Pioneer Park, and Recreation Park,
to which tree planting initiatives could be included.

In addition, the Parks and Recreation Master Plan
recommends improving the trail network through San
Fernando. Planning for tree canopy along these trails,
such as the Pacoima Wash Bike Path currently in
development, could be another valuable opportunity
to increase the urban forest in recreation areas.

Image: Pepper trees in Cesar Chavez Memorial Park, San Fernando Two Parks in San Fernando have tree canopy meeting or exceeding goals already (green).

Three parks are considered highest priority (purple) based on low existing canopy.

Park Size Canopy Residents within
10 minute walk
Pioneer Park
828 Harding Avenue

5.3 20% 7,673
Las Palmas Park
505 S Huntington Street

7.7 24% 3,637
Recreation Park
208 Park Avenue

10.7 26% 5,313
Layne Park
120 N Huntington Street

0.83 31% 5,339
Cesar Chavez
Memorial Park
Wolfskill Street and
Truman Street

0.44 31% 4,348
Rudy Ortega Sr. Park
2025 Fourth Street

3.34 45% 8,147
Cindy Montañez
Natural Park
801 8th Street

3.18 38% 3,207
Kalisher Park*
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Cesar Chavez Learning
Academy
High 1%
Santa Rosa de Lima Catholic
School*
K-8 6%
Vista del Valle Dual Language Elementary 7%
Vaughn Next Century Learning
Center
K-12 9%
Saint Ferdinand Catholic School* K-8 10%
San Fernando Elementary Elementary 12%
Gridley Elementary School Elementary 14%
O’Melveny Elementary School Elementary 16%
San Fernando Middle School/
San Fernando Institute for
Applied Media
Middle 18%
Nueva Esperanza Charter
Academy
Middle 19%
Morningside Elementary School Elementary 20%
Glenoaks Christian School* K-8 23%

SCHOOL CANOPY
Public schools in San Fernando are run by the
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). There
are 14 school campuses within San Fernando, of
which 10 are run by LAUSD including charter schools,
and three are private schools.

Many of these schools have predominantly asphalt
play areas, though some also have grassy areas
or playing fields. Most have very low tree canopy,
with one-third of schools having less than 10%
tree canopy.

Schools are important locations for increasing tree
canopy because they have landscaped areas that
can accommodate trees with minimal modification.

In addition, existing hardscape play areas can
be depaved to accommodate more trees and create
healthier play areas.

Image: Tree Planting at San Fernando Elementary School (Source: Adam Corey Thomas) *Private Schools
Three campuses are highest priority (purple) for new tree plantings based on low existing canopy Green school yards not only help achieve urban
forestry initiatives, but can lead to healthier,
happier students. Children are more at risk from
heat exposure than adults, which can impact
their mental health, physical health, and ability to
focus. Children are more likely to engage in
active play on green schoolyards than on blacktop.

Partnering with the school district to encourage and
permit on-campus planting initiatives while prioritizing street tree planting near schools is recommended.

Grants and local partnerships may also be effective
strategies to green priority schools. TreePeople will
begin planting trees at Vista del Valle Dual Language
School in 2023 using funds from a Cal Fire grant.
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to Grow
Key Takeaways
• There is a lot of potential to increase tree canopy
in San Fernando but it will require modifying
existing paved areas
• More space can be created for the private
urban forest by adjusting residential, commercial,
and industrial zoning requirements
• Reallocating space in the public right-of-way
from cars to trees creates space for more public
trees, allows larger trees to be planted, and
reduces conflict between trees and sidewalks
Expanding the urban forest in San Fernando
will require making more spaces for trees in the city.

Existing infrastructure and policy constraints lead
to a narrow definition of ‘right tree’ and a shortage
of ‘right places.’ Squeezing more trees into a
physical and regulatory landscape that had not been
designed to accommodate them will result in a small
and sparse urban forest. Fortunately, there are many
opportunities for San Fernando to modify policies
and infrastructure to support a thriving urban forest.

Image: Tree planting in San Fernando (Source: Adam Corey Thomas) Possible Canopy
In addition to measuring Existing Tree Canopy,
the 2016 Los Angeles Tree Canopy Assessment
identified Possible Tree Canopy. Possible Tree
Canopy measures places where it is theoretically
possible to plant trees, based on land use. Possible
tree canopy is further split into two categories:

Vegetated Possible Canopy and Hardscape Possible
Canopy. Vegetation Possible Canopy measures
the proportion of land that is currently permeable, but not planted with trees, encompassing grass, shrub,
and bare soil land use classifications. Hardscape
Possible Canopy measures the proportion of land
that is currently paved, but is not developed
with buildings or roads, encompassing the “other
paved surfaces” land use classification. These
analyses give insight into where opportunities exist
to increase tree canopy in San Fernando.

Land Use
There are opportunities to create space for the urban
forest in different types of land use by changing
the way we design and regulate space. The public
right-of-way has traditionally been designed around
the passage of cars, but reallocating street space
can create more room for trees, and people. Zoning
regulations shape how space on private property
is designed, determining where space is (or is
not) available for the urban forest on different land
uses. Though policy changes will be required
to meet the canopy goals, the longevity of the
plan acknowledges that policy change may be
incremental and made in accordance with evolving
community needs.

Vacant Sites
There are 3,457 vacant sites in San Fernando that
are available to be planted with new trees. Planting
appropriate trees in these spaces is a start to
growing the urban forest, but to significantly expand
the forest more plantable space must be created.
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POSSIBLE VEGETATION TO TREE

CANOPY TRANSITION
Areas of San Fernando already covered in
vegetation, such as lawn or shrubs, are some
of the most accessible areas to grow the
urban forest. The most widespread opportunity is
the lawn areas of residential parcels. Providing
resources and information to residents to encourage
tree planting in private yards, paired with canopy
zoning requirements for new developments can help
increase tree canopy in these areas.

All the parks in San Fernando are classified as
having high potential for more tree canopy. However,
parks make up a relatively small fraction of land
in San Fernando and thus alone are insufficient
to meaningfully expand citywide canopy. Expanding
park space would not only create space for the urban
forest, but also provide space for outdoor recreation,
one of the most desired benefits of the urban forest.

San Fernando has a lot of land existing as lawns or open space that can be planted with trees, especially in residential yards and schools Image: Tree planting in San Fernando (Source: Adam Corey Thomas) Many schools in San Fernando are classified as
having high or medium potential for more tree
canopy, and were ranked the second highest priority
location for new trees by community members.

Schools in San Fernando often include landscaped
areas as well as recreation lawns and playing
fields. While some areas of open grass need to
be maintained to be used for sports, trees can
be added to surround these spaces.
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POSSIBLE HARDSCAPE TO TREE

CANOPY TRANSITION
Paved areas (i.e., hardscapes) can be more difficult
to add tree canopy to because these areas need
to be modified before planting. However, given their
extent and that they amplify urban heat, paved areas
are great opportunities for canopy expansion and
often most prevalent in areas the most in need
of more trees. The map shows parcels with differing
potentials for adding tree canopy by removing
pavement, based on the proportion of the area that is
currently hardscape, not including buildings or roads.

As largely private land, tools such as zoning
regulations and incentive programs may be the most
effective ways to increase tree canopy in these areas.

Creating new spaces for trees is important for growing the urban forest. Removing pockets of pavement for trees is an opportunity of great potential, especially in places with a lot of hardscape.

Parking lots in commercial and industrial zones pose opportunities to increase tree canopy on existing impervious surfaces
Blocks with high potential for adding tree canopy are
primarily the industrial and commercial zones.

Part of the reason for this is the prevalence of parking lots in these areas. Trees are important in these
areas because they provide screening between
residential uses and shading of public right-of-way
as well as bolster the well-being of those who
work in these areas. It is important to note that while trees can provide air quality benefits, the capacity
of trees is often insufficient in meaningfully mitigating air pollution from industrial operations or vehicle
exhaust. Consequently, expanding tree canopy in
industrial areas or along highways is not a substitute
for more direct measures of mitigating air pollution.
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PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
Public street trees are planted in the right-of-way.

Trees are usually planted between the sidewalk
and the street in a parkway or tree well, but can also
be planted along center medians or in planting
strips between sidewalks and private property. With
the exception of medians, trees are usually planted
in curb space rather than road space. Therefore,
the space available for urban trees is the difference
between the right-of-way width and the curb-to-curb
(road) width, as illustrated in the diagram to the below.

More space for urban trees can be created
by decreasing the curb-to-curb width, or installing
medians. Decreasing the curb-to-curb width can
be accomplished by reducing the width or number
of traffic lanes and parking lanes. Some of this
space could be dedicated to creating plantable
area for the urban forest.

Plantable space can be created in the public rightof-way by building parkways or constructing curb extensions, installing tree wells, and converting
center turn lanes to medians. While these
interventions may take away space for car travel,
they will increase road safety and encourage
multi-modal transportation, creating a right-of-way
that supports a diversity of movement.

Public right-of-way design influences how many
and what types of trees can be planted. More
lanes for cars means more space must be dedicated
to asphalt, which intensifies heat and reduces
potential tree canopy.

Median
Curb-to-curb width
Tree Well Right-of-way width
Parkway
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Filling the vacant sites available in San Fernando
is the most cost effective way to grow the urban
forest, but it will not be enough to reach the goal of
35% tree canopy in the right-of-way. Almost all the
existing vacant sites will be filled within the first year of proposed tree planting. Therefore, creating more
plantable space in the right-of-way, especially in low
canopy neighborhoods, will be necessary to reach
canopy and equity goals. There are a number of
ways plantable space can be created, as detailed in
the table to the right.

Suitability for installing tree wells - cutouts in the
sidewalk to plant trees - depends on the size of the
sidewalk, as 5 ft of path must remain unobstructed for
pedestrian use. Larger tree wells can support larger
trees. As such, it is best to install tree wells where a 4 ft minimum well width is possible.

Curb extensions are a great option where the existing
curb is too narrow to support trees and a sidewalk.

Planting spaces are constructed in the existing road,
usually into an existing parking lane, or by converting the rightmost travel lane to a parking lane with
curb extensions. The construction of curb extensions
requires significantly more investment than
tree wells.However, curb extensions can also have
benefits beyond the urban forest such as a traffic
calming measure to improve safety for all street users.

Similarly, center medians convert road space in the
center median to landscaped space that can support
tree canopy. Center medians are best suited for
major arterial roads with an existing center turn lane.

Medians also provide traffic calming benefits.

Finally, where more space cannot be created, it is
worth analyzing whether existing plantable space
is being used to the highest benefit. Existing planting sites that currently house palm trees, trees in poor
condition, and/or trees that are significantly smaller
than their planting size could feasibly support should
be considered to be replaced with larger, more
beneficial trees.
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Parkways, where they exist, require the least site
preparation to plant vacant sites.

Tree Wells are best suited when there is no existing
parkway and the sidewalk is at least 9 ft wide.

Curb Extensions are suitable for when there are no
existing parkways and the sidewalk is too narrow to
install tree wells.

Medians are well suited for major arterials with
center turn lanes.
*Plant cost only, does not include establishment or maintenance care. Costs are highly variable. **Renderings of how new tree wells, curb extensions, and median improvements can be designed are included on the following page.

Focusing on only the most cost effective sites will result in an inequitable urban forest that continues to leave some areas of San Fernando with a lower than desired tree canopy.

The streets listed in the table above should be complemented with the Tree Planting Priority Map to determine high priority blocks and vacant sites.

Tree Planting Site Potential Locations *Planting Cost Estimate Vacant sites See Tree Planting Priority Map $400
New tree wells** Arroyo Street
Truman Street
1st Street
$1,400
Curb Extensions** Near schools $6,000-$20,000
Per 6 ft x 20 ft
Medians** N. Maclay Avenue
N. Brand Boulevard
$15,000 to $30,000 per 100 ft
Tree replacement See Tree Replacement Criteria
Residential Parkways
San Fernando Road
$700
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RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS
Residential neighborhoods are the largest land
use within San Fernando and so guiding tree
planting on residential property will go a long way
to increasing tree canopy in the City as a whole.

Existing zoning standards can be adjusted with the
urban forest in mind to create more space for
trees on residential parcels.

Parking Minimums
Setbacks
Landscaping Requirements
Landscaping Requirements: Requiring trees to
be incorporated in residential landscaping is a
valuable provision for promoting the private urban
forest. There are existing requirements requiring
50% of the front setback to be landscaped. These
requirements could be expanded to be canopyoriented by encouraging trees with large canopies to be planted in private yards for all residential densities.

Public right-of-way
Setbacks: The required front setback creates
at least 1,000 square ft of open space in front
of every residential parcel. Aside from driveways and
paths, much of this space is dedicated to lawns in
many homes. These swathes of permeable surfaces
hold tremendous tree-planting potential. Trees
in residential setbacks have many community
benefits. Replacing or shading lawns with trees is
an important water- saving strategy and trees’
proximity to sidewalks and homes would enhance
mobility and energy-saving benefits.

Parking Minimums: Parking requirements increase
the amount of impervious surfaces on a lot and
reduce the amount of space available for trees. This
is especially true for high-density housing where
relatively more space must be dedicated to parking.

Reducing or eliminating parking minimums allows
for more green space in residential neighborhoods.

Where parking minimums are required, adopting
design standards requiring permeable pavers may
support soil and root health for trees planted near
parking spaces.

Setbacks create space typically vegetated, while
landscaping requirements guide what is planted.

Parking minimums require space dedicated to
paved surfaces and garages cars, directly reducing
the potential area for green space and tree canopy.
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COMMERCIAL NEIGHBORHOODS
Commercial areas are the third largest land use in
San Fernando and hold a lot of potential to increase
tree canopy, especially in parking areas.

Setbacks: Commercial developments in
San Fernando are required to have a 10 ft setbacks
and off-street parking lots adjacent to the public
right-of-way are required to have a 5 ft landscaped
strip. This requirement makes room for the urban
forest in commercial zones.

Setbacks create space to grow the urban forest
along the street. Landscaping requirements
guide what is planted throughout the parking lot.

Parking minimums dictate how much of the
lot needs to be dedicated to hardscape for cars.

Landscaping Requirements
Setback
Parking Minimums
Parking Minimums: The zoning code stipulates
minimum parking requirements for commercial
developments depending on the size and use of
the development. Minimum parking standards
can increase the size of parking lots, competing
with other uses of space, like landscaping. Relaxing
off-site parking requirements can be paired with
increasing landscaping requirements in order to
create greener commercial districts. Where parking
minimums are required, adopting design standards
requiring permeable pavers may support soil
and root health for trees planted near parking spaces.

Landscaping Requirements: Given the extent
of parking lots in commercial districts, one way
to provide tree canopy in these areas is to require
shade trees throughout parking lots. The zoning
code currently requires 2% of parking lot area
to be landscaped, but does not require the inclusion
of trees.

The benefit of both the setbacks and the landscaping
could be more fully realized by specifically requiring
trees, including details about the mature size
of trees to be planted so that the maximum canopy
benefit is achieved from the landscaped space.

Additionally, enforcement of this standard would
help ensure trees are replaced as they die,
maintaining the canopy over longer timescales.
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INDUSTRIAL NEIGHBORHOODS
Industrial zones have the lowest levels of existing
canopy. Therefore, it is especially important
to consider trees in patterns of development for this
zone. Many industrial lots consist of large buildings
and paved lots. Adding trees to industrial areas is
not just important to expand tree canopy across the
City as a whole, it is also locally important in thinking of the welfare of community members who work
in these areas.

Setbacks: Industrial areas are required to have front
(and sometimes side) setbacks from the right-of-way.

The size of the setback depends on the length
of the lot, with larger lots requiring longer setbacks.

There are existing landscaping requirements
for these setbacks laid out in Article 4 of the zoning
code. Setbacks are the main source of existing
canopy in industrial zones.

Parking lots: Many industrial lots also have large
parking lots with currently little to no tree
cover. Increasing tree cover requirements in these
parking lots could help increase canopy in these
under forested areas. Where parking minimums
are required, adopting design standards requiring
permeable pavers may support soil and root
health for trees planted near parking spaces.

Landscaping Requirements
Setback
Parking Setbacks are the source of much of the existing urban forest in industrial lots. Urban canopy could be
increased by requiring landscaping in parking lots.
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Strategies
Key Takeaways
• Citywide canopy goal is supported by goals for
each land use based on community priorities and
existing canopy
• Planting large trees will make it easier to achieve
canopy goals with fewer planting spaces
• Strategies support canopy goals with specific
operations and policy recommendations
The many opportunities for growth in the
San Fernando urban forest can be realized by setting
ambitious but achievable goals. The canopy goals
in this plan are consistent with the City Council’s
Strategic Goals through 2027, but also further specify
targets for canopy cover by land use that come
together to form a long-term canopy cover goal for
the city as a whole. This building block model
of goal setting is used to better reflect community
priorities, feasibility based on the existing forest,
and alignment with City operations.

These goals are supported by strategies that lay
out specific actions the City can take to increase
canopy in each land use. Canopy goals are translated
into tree planting guidance. Beyond urban forest
expansion, these strategies also include provisions
for caring for the urban forest and engaging partners
to support the vision of the urban forest.

These strategies will be implemented over
three phases. The first phase sets the foundation
for the plan by making policy and operation
adjustments to prepare for a larger forest.

The second phase of the plan focuses on growing
the urban forest through sustained tree planting
and creation of plantable space. The third and final
phase of the plan focuses on maintaining the
planted trees so they grow large and healthy, and
provide an abundant canopy for San Fernando.

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GOALS AND STRATEGIES
San Fernando’s canopy goals are set to be
achievable yet ambitious and meaningful, focused
on where canopy is needed, and grounded with
practical management strategies.

Tree Canopy
Cover Citywide
30% 185
Added Acres of
Tree Canopy Cover
Bar length depicts how many acres of canopy cover is represented in each land use category.

Canopy targets by land use combine to achieve the citywide target in a way that integrates community priorities on where canopy is needed most.

The pathway to realizing the future forest of San Fernando is divided into three management phases:

Foundation, Growth, and Maintenance.

Existing Canopy
Target Canopy
0 50 100 150 200 250
Residential
Public
Right-of-Way
Commercial
Industrial
Schools
Parks
Area (acres)
23%
16%
7%
15%
9%
29%
12%
30%
40%
15%
35%
35%
30% Canopy
Citywide
Canopy Cover
25% Canopy
19% Canopy
2023
Foundation Growth Maintenance
2033 2053 2073
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February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 411 of 506 The Importance of Counting
Trees Planted and Large Trees
for Realizing Canopy Goals
Canopy goals are powerful because they
correspond closely with many benefits trees provide
and communicate big picture objectives. However,
canopy goals are difficult to measure from a human
perspective and they are not fully realized
until decades after the initial tree planting. Achieving canopy goals in the long term is most practically
accomplished with tree planting goals. Therefore,
canopy goals and management strategies
are translated into numbers of tree plantings for
feasible implementation.

Larger trees can help achieve canopy
goals with fewer plantable spaces.

To reach the 25% Public Right-of-Way
Goal for a 100 ft length of a 40 ft
wide local road would require 14 small
(10 ft) trees, four medium (20 ft), or
two large (30 ft) trees
40 ft
100 ft
The planting minimums recommended in the
strategies are based on the average number of
trees required to be planted in each land use
to reach canopy targets. Each parcel is unique and
meeting per parcel tree minimums may not always
be feasible on some, while they may be exceeded
on others. The policies adopted by the City should
consider alternative planting options to ensure the
required trees are planted in the same neighborhood
when minimums cannot be met on a parcel,
particularly one being renovated or redeveloped.

To realize canopy goals with a practical number of trees planted, it is critical to plant tree species that mature into large trees and create planting spaces that accommodate large trees. While planting large trees is not always possible due to space constraints, planting the largest trees appropriate for a given space will help ensure available tree planting spaces maximize canopy benefit. 10’
Small
20’
Medium
Canopy Size
Canopy Benefits
30’
Large
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February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 412 of 506 Specific strategies for meeting tree
canopy goals
Ten specific strategies have been identified to meet
the tree canopy goals in alignment with the desires
of the community as established in the Community
Voices chapter. These ten strategies emphasize
three types of actions: Plant, Preserve, and Partner.

Importantly, consideration of equity is a crosscutting theme to be incorporated into all strategies.

Each strategy is accompanied by several
recommended activities and policies for implementing
the strategy. The activities will need to be further
specified through the policymaking process to align
and integrate with city-wide strategies, budgets,
cycles, other ordinances, and staffing.

PLANT
Six of the ten strategies involve planting trees as
planting more trees is essential to expanding
the San Fernando urban forest. Planting strategies
are grouped by land use in order to give specific
guidance depending how the land is managed
by different stakeholders and which policy tools
are appropriate. Planting strategies are ordered
according to the priorities identified in the
community surveys.

PROTECT
Protecting existing trees is essential to ensure young
trees grow into healthy mature trees that generate
the most benefits. Similarly, responsibility to protect existing trees depends on where a tree is planted.

Trees on public land are maintained by Public Works
and sub-contractors while trees on private land are
the responsibility of private residents. Policies around removing and replacing trees each on public
and private land is important to ensure the forest
is maintained through time.

PARTNER
Partnering with other agencies and the community
creates a shared mission to grow care for San
Fernando’s urban forest that can shape projects
from the regional scale to the personal. Working
together to foster a culture of tree care throughout
San Fernando will help the urban forest thrive
for years to come. Importantly, many government
agencies have jurisdiction over land in San
Fernando where some of the greatest need and
best opportunities for adding trees exists.

Plant
Protect
Partner

1. Maximize shade in the public right-of-way

2. Provide green areas for recreation in parks and around schools

3. Create canopied commercial corridors

4. Create immersive green neighborhoods for all residents

5. Ensure industrial areas maintain beneficial canopies

6. Pursue opportunities to expand the urban forest

7. Conserve the existing public urban forest

8. Conserve the existing private urban forest

9. Partner with agencies outside the City to coordinate tree planting

10. Engage the community with the urban forest
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February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 413 of 506 Promote cool routes to school
Develop parks as immersive
green spaces
Work with Los Angeles Unified
School Districts to develop
green schoolyards
Plant trees at a frequency of one tree for every 30 ft along school property and along streets within 0.15 miles of schools.

Create curb bump-outs at intersections within 0.15 miles from schools to create room for trees and calm traffic, increasing road safety for children.

Prioritize greening in and around school with low existing tree canopy and in neighborhoods with low existing canopy:

1. Cesar Chavez Learning Academy

2. Vista del Valle Dual Language
See Tree Planting Priority Map
Increase tree canopy in parks with lowest existing canopy:

1. Pioneer Park

2. Las Palmas Park

3. Recreation Park
Plant large sized trees in parks given relatively fewer infrastructure constraints.

Encourage LAUSD to plant trees around existing green play areas and use large canopied trees in line with the recommended tree list for landscaping.

Facilitate projects for LAUSD to depave existing asphalt play areas and replace them with shaded green play areas through permitting and grant funding support.

Target: 40% Tree canopy in parks and 30% around schools Lead Agency: Public works, Los Angeles Unified School District

PROVIDE GREEN AREAS FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION IN PARKS AND

AROUND SCHOOLS
Plant all existing vacant
planting sites
Replace low-benefit
trees with full canopied
trees
Install additional
planting sites where
existing planting sites
are insufficient to meet
the target
Prioritize canopy along
multi-modal transit
routes
Promote the survival of
planted trees
Reference the Vacant Site Map for location of vacant planting sites as of the 2023 tree inventory to identify planting opportunities.

Plant vacant sites with trees from Street Tree Palette according to the size of the planting site.

Prioritize greening on blocks with low canopy, blocks with large available planting sites, around schools and in neighborhoods with low existing canopy. See Tree Planting Priority Map and Tree Planting Guide Map.

Identify trees that are under-serving the urban forest including:

1. Palm trees

2. Small canopied trees planted in large planting spaces with small DBH or in less than “Good” condition
Prioritize replacements in neighborhoods with low existing tree canopy and few available vacant planting sites.

Replace low-benefit trees with trees from Street Tree Palette according to the size of the planting site.

Install planting spaces such that there is room for 26 trees for every 650 ft residential block.

Tree wells should be as large as the existing sidewalk can accommodate while maintaining 5 ft of unobstructed pedestrian access.

New planting strips should be designed to be a minimum of 5 ft wide.

Install tree wells and plant trees with large canopies near bus stops.

Prioritize filling vacant sites, replacing low-benefit trees, and creating additional planting spaces along streets with bikeways in line with the Safe and Active Streets Plan as projects are developed.

Include three years of watering after planting by the City, sub-contractor, or community-based organizations in contracts and cost calculations.

Install irrigation when possible for street trees planted in commercial and industrial zone.

Engage with residents and business owners when new street trees are planted outside a residence or business to inform them what to expect from a healthy street tree and how to contact the City if the tree is experiencing any issues.

Target: 35% canopy cover along the public-right-of way
Lead Agency: Public Works

MAXIMIZE SHADE IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
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February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 414 of 506 Require tree planting in
the zoning code for
new development and
major renovations in
Limited Industrial and
Light Industrial areas
Encourage trees on existing
industrial development
Plant along the public right-ofway in industrial zones Modify existing landscaping and tree planting requirements to require one tree for every 2,500 sq ft of lot area. Consider mechanisms for requiring trees to be planted in the same neighborhood when the minimum cannot be met on the parcel being renovated.

Require one tree for every 30 linear ft of property frontage.

Can be counted towards total required trees.

Require one tree for every four parking spaces. Setback plantings cannot count towards parking lot trees. Parking lot trees can be counted towards total required trees.

Trees used to meet zoning requirements must have a mature canopy size of at least 20 ft and be drought tolerant.

Palm trees do not fulfill requirements.

Require trees to be planted in a space large enough to
accommodate their mature size, including tree wells.

Tree planting requirements are not affected by drought declarations.

Follow up with survival of required trees after 3 years and require trees that have not survived establishment be replaced.

Work with the San Fernando City Chamber of Commerce to host workshops with local businesses about the benefits of tree planting.

Provide local businesses with resources to encourage tree planting, including tree benefits, tree care guidelines, and Street Tree Palette.

Install tree wells and irrigation in the sidewalks where feasible in industrial zones.

Prioritize streets where industrial zones are adjacent to residential zones.

Target: 12% canopy cover on industrial parcels
Lead Agency: Planning

ENSURE INDUSTRIAL AREAS MAINTAIN BENEFICIAL CANOPIES
Require tree planting in
the zoning code for
new development and major
renovations in Limited
Commercial, Commercial,
and Service Commercial
and Corridor Specific zones.

Encourage trees on existing
commercial development
Plant along the public right-ofway in commercial corridors Modify existing landscaping and tree planting requirements to require one tree for every 2,000 sq ft of total area in commercial lots. Consider mechanisms for requiring trees to be planted in the same neighborhood when the minimum cannot be met on the parcel being renovated.

Require one tree for every 30 linear ft of property frontage.

Can be counted towards total tree requirement.

Require one tree for every four parking spaces, not
including required setback trees. Can be counted towards total tree requirement.

Require trees to be at least 15 gallon size at time of planting. Larger gallon or box sizes should be considered if there is a high likelihood of damage during the establishment phase.

Require trees used to meet zoning requirements to have a mature canopy size of at least 20 ft diameter and be drought tolerant.

Palm trees do not fulfill requirements.

Require trees be placed in planting strips or tree wells large enough to accommodate their mature size.

Tree planting requirements are not affected by drought declarations.

Follow up with survival of required trees after 3 years. Trees that have not survived establishment must be replaced.

Work with the San Fernando City Chamber of Commerce and San Fernando Mall Association to host workshops with local business about the benefits of tree planting.

Provide local businesses with resources to encourage tree planting, including tree benefits, tree care guidelines, and Street Tree Palette.

Install tree wells as large as the sidewalk will accommodate while maintaining a 5ft pedestrian pathway, at a density of one for every 50 linear ft of block length along commercial corridors if there is no existing parkway. Install irrigation where possible.

Target: 15% canopy cover along commercial corridors
Lead Agency: Planning

CREATE CANOPIED COMMERCIAL CORRIDORS
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February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 415 of 506 Establish and enforce tree
zoning requirements for
new development and major
renovations (defined as
projects that require a Site
Plan Review)
Give trees to residents for
planting on private property
Require one tree for every 900 square ft of lot area for all residential zoning districts.

Two trees may be substituted for one tree that reaches at least 30 ft in canopy diameter at maturity.

Offer density bonuses for developments that substantially exceed minimum tree requirements.

Require trees used to meet zoning requirements have a mature canopy size of at least 20 ft or provide edible fruit.

Palm trees do not fulfill requirements.

Require trees to be at least 15 gallon size at time of planting. Larger gallon or box sizes should be considered if there is a high likelihood of damage during the establishment phase.

Tree planting requirements are not affected by drought declarations.

The property owner shall sign a covenant to maintain the tree and replace it in 3 years if it dies. Follow up with survival of required trees after 3 years. Trees that have not survived establishment must be replaced.

Give away shade and/or fruit trees in spring and fall at City events including:

1. Outdoor Market
Promote tree giveaways through town channels and local
organizations to reach residents.

Target: 35% average canopy cover on residential parcels Lead Agencies: Planning, Public Works

CREATE IMMERSIVE GREEN NEIGHBORHOODS FOR ALL RESIDENTS
Include tree planting in
capital projects
Invest in new green spaces
Retrofit right-of-ways
Review capital improvement plans for tree planting potential, including transportation improvements, school renovations, park upgrades, or landscape remodeling.

Explore potential for new public green spaces including leveraging small spaces such as pocket parks and parklets.

Solicit and incorporate community feedback in the location and design of new green spaces.

Add curb bump outs to parking lanes on streets without space for parkways or tree wells to create tree planting space.

Install or expand parkways during major road infrastructure projects such that parkways are at least 4 ft wide to accommodate large trees.

Target: 10% increase in the number of publicly managed planting sites by 2050 Lead Agencies: Public Works, Planning, City Council

PURSUE OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPAND THE URBAN FOREST
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February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 416 of 506 Adopt City policy around
public tree removal criteria
and replacement
Hire sufficient City
staff dedicated to tree
care to supplement
sub-contractor services
Find the highest and best use
for urban wood waste
Public street trees may be removed in cases of death, disease, excessive infrastructure damage, or substantial threat of damage.

Public street trees may not be removed in cases of unsubstantiated requests, litter, or personal preference.

Requests for street tree removals will be reviewed on a case-bycase basis by Public Works.

Replace each removed street tree with two new tree plantings and at least one tree planting must be on the same block as the removed tree.

New trees should be planted according to guidance outlined in this plan.

According to the best management practices, city tree staff respond to requests for off-cycle tree inspections, remove reported dead trees, plant replacement trees, and water street trees in industrial and commercial zones during prolonged dry conditions.

Train tree staff on proper tree care practices in line with ANSI A300 and International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) industry standards.

Prioritize sending wood waste to vendors who reclaim, salvage, or upcycle wood waste into high quality, durable goods.

Send wood waste that cannot be reclaimed to be recycled into bio products such as mulch, compost, or feedstock.

Target: No public tree needs to be removed before the end of its lifespan Lead Agency: Public Works

CONSERVE THE EXISTING PUBLIC URBAN FOREST
Adopt city policy
on the removal
and replacement
of trees on private
property during
development
Expand the
Heritage Tree
Protection Policy
to apply to
private trees
Preserve
trees during
construction
Support residents
in caring for
mature trees
Healthy trees removed during private development must be replaced by planting two replacement 15 gallon trees with a mature tree canopy of at least 20 ft and low water requirements. Larger gallon or box sizes should be considered if there is a high likelihood of damage during the establishment phase.

In cases where planting replacement trees is deemed infeasible, an ‘in-lieu’ fee may be paid to the City, relative to the size of the tree removed, to cover the planting and establishment of additional public trees.

Removal of healthy heritage trees requires approval of the Planning Division and subject to the replacement policy. Removal is only considered upon submission of a certified arborist report.

Trees may be designated as heritage based on age, historical significance, size, location, or other similar significance.

Create a database of heritage trees for monitoring tree status.

Construction projects that will impact more than 1,200 sq ft of land must submit a Tree Protection Plan outlining what measures will be taken to protect existing trees during construction including:
• The location, species, DBH, and condition of trees
• The Tree Protection Zone for all trees to be preserved • Tree fencing (to be installed under dripline)
• Erosion control
• Tree pruning
• Soil compaction mitigation
• Irrigation
• Tree maintenance schedule
A Tree Root Plan will be required in the case of grading or excavation.Tree plans should be approved and overseen by a certified arborist.

Any tree that dies as a result of construction must be replaced with two 15 gallon size trees with a mature tree canopy of at least 20 ft and low water requirement.Larger gallon or box sizes should be considered if there is a high likelihood of damage during the establishment phase.

Provide educational materials on the benefits of mature trees as well as tree care resources, such as professional arborist contact information.

Allow residents to request City tree care services for trees in the front set back, including inspection and pruning.

Target: Residential development results in a net increase of tree canopy Lead Agency: Planning

CONSERVE THE EXISTING PRIVATE URBAN FOREST
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February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 417 of 506 Coordinate tree planting
protocols on easements
through the City
Work with State agencies
to coordinate tree planting
on State managed land
Work with service
providers to implement tree
planting agreements
Work with agencies
developing infrastructure
projects in San Fernando to
include tree planting
Work with LADWP to establish joint-use agreements to leverage utility easements as public space.

Work with LADWP to plant compatible tree canopy below
transmission wires on utility easements in line with the standards and guidelines of this plan. See Street Tree Palette.

Work with Union Pacific to plant trees along the railroad easement in line with the standards and guidelines of this plan.

Work with CalTrans to coordinate tree planting along the I-105 and I-710 freeways.

Prioritize trees that provide screening and privacy between the freeway and the city.

Work with the California Department of Housing and
Community Development to encourage tree planting in mobile home developments.

Include the price of planting and maintaining trees when creating contracts that include the provision of trees with third party service providers such as waste haulers or utility companies.

Provide guidance on tree care best management practices for third parties who perform tree maintenance including subcontracts and utility providers.

Tree judged to have died from improper maintenance performed by third parties must be replaced by that party.

Work with Metro to ensure that trees consistent with the guidelines laid out in this plan are included in any proposed infrastructure projects including the proposed East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project.

Target: City partners support and contribute to achieving tree canopy goals Lead Agencies: Public Works, City Council

PARTNER WITH AGENCIES OUTSIDE THE CITY TO COORDINATE TREE PLANTING Make information about the
urban forest publicly available
Hold community tree
planting events
Engage in discussions
about the urban forest at
public events
Partner with CommunityBased Organizations
Create a page on the City website dedicated to trees and include the following information:
• Urban Forestry Management Plan
• Street Tree Palette
• Tree care guidelines
• Tree zoning requirements
• Upcoming urban forest events
• Most recent completed tree inventory
When multiple trees are scheduled to be planted in public places such as parks, schools, and residential parkways, hold a community planting event and involve residents in tree planting.

Introduce the Urban Forest Management Plan at a public workshop.

Periodically solicit feedback from community members about the urban forest, both during UFMP revisions and between revisions.

Inform residents and local businesses about tree care practices, street tree watering needs, and available tree resources at public events such as the Outdoor Market.

Work with community based organizations to coordinate volunteer opportunities for tree planting, tree care, and community events.

Target: Engage with at least 100 residents annually
Lead Agencies: Public Works

ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY WITH THE URBAN FOREST
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February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 418 of 506 Implementation Key Takeaways
• Prioritizing planting trees early in the project will allow time for tree growth throughout the project
• Coordinating stakeholders will help achieve a
common goal
• Funding will be required to implement strategies
• The plan is a living document that will change
over time
The success of this plan hinges on the ability of the
strategies to be implemented. Making the plan
a reality will require coordination of people, time and money. Many partners will need to come together
to enact different elements of the plan. A phased
timeline must account for time for trees to grow
to their full size by the canopy target date. Funding
will need to be allocated to pay for planting new
trees as well as the increased costs of maintaining
a larger urban forest. Planning these logistics will
enable smoother translations of strategy into action.

To guide tree planting implementation, resources
are included in this plan advising on which trees
should be planted where. The Tree Planting Priority
Map and the Tree Planting Guide identify the size
of planting space along streets with public trees in
San Fernando, vacant sites, and where utility lines
exist. These factors play a major role in determining
which trees are suitable for given planting sites.

The Street Tree Pallette can then be used to identify
trees that are suitable for each site. The Street Tree
Palette is organized by required plantable space and
contains relevant traits of each tree including mature
size, water requirements, and representation in the
existing urban forest. These three resources together
can be used once planting sites have been identified
to make decisions about how they should be filled.

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February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 419 of 506 Implementation Timeline
Trees take time to grow. The trees planted today
will not reach their mature size for at least
twenty years, a generation. As such, it is important
to take the long view when planning for the urban
forest. The timeline of this plan is structured to
prioritize planting new trees in the first thirty years of the plan. Then, by the end of this plan's lifespan
in 2073, those trees will have reached their mature
size. In the later years of this plan, emphasis will
shift from expanding tree canopy to maintaining tree
canopy. Annual tree plantings will still be important,
because as trees die naturally they will need to be
replaced; however, the scale of planting will decrease
and careful maintenance of the expanded forest will
be the priority.

During the first decade of the plan, it will be critical to build the foundations and policy landscape
upon which the urban forest can be expanded and
maintained. Zoning and policy changes can take
time to adopt but will ensure trees are planted and
maintained across different land uses in the city,
and so should be initiated early in the establishment
phase. During the early stages of adopting new
policies, the city may want to maintain momentum
towards planting goals by focusing on methods the
city is already implementing, such as planting
in vacant sites, to allow capacity for adopting policy.

Phase Years Planting Maintenance Engagement
Establishment 2023-
2032
Plant 250 trees
per year
Adjust zoning code to
require tree planting
on new developments
Create new places to
grow trees
Adopt policy outline
criteria for public
tree removals
Adopt policy outline
criteria for private
tree removals
Maintain trees
according to Best
Management Practices
Establish web page
to host urban
forest information
Regular outreach at
community events
Give away 200 trees
to residents per year
Expansion 2033-
2052
Plant 250 trees
per year
Create new places to
grow trees
Increase maintenance
budget to accommodate
care and watering for
more trees
Establish membership
with LARIAC to remotely
monitor compliance with
tree policies
Focused engagements
as part of plan review
Regular outreach at
community events
Give away 200 trees
to residents per year
Maintenance 2053-
2072
Plant 50 trees per
year or as many as
required to replace
removed trees
and keep vacant
sites filled
Remove, replace
and maintain trees
as needed
Focused engagements
as part of plan review
Regular outreach at
community events
Capacity for the urban forest, both physical
and human, will also take time to grow. There are not
nearly enough existing plantable sites to achieve
the goals laid out in this plan. Therefore, infrastructure changes will need to be made to accommodate more
trees. These projects will likely require greater staff time, specialized staff, and funding. Coordinating
major tree planting improvements with other capital
projects or regional initiatives can help set in motion the creation of plantable space for trees down the
line. Planning for plantable space today will allow for more tree plantings tomorrow, which will support a
greater tree canopy in the future.

The City may consider prioritizing planting street
trees in residential neighborhoods while budgets
and staff capacity are expanded to water trees
in commercial and industrial zones. In the early
years of the plan, the city should also establish
internal protocols for tracking planting progress
so that the budget can be increased accordingly
with maintenance staff workloads.
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February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 420 of 506 Relationships between partners of the urban forest in San Fernando Partners
Many partners must come together to make this
plan a reality. City Council importantly sets necessary local policy and allocates funding. Departments
across the City of San Fernando must coordinate
to carry out the strategies outlined in this plan.

Residents must support, guide, and engage in urban
forestry initiatives including incorporating more
trees on residential land. Businesses and developers
must incorporate trees on their properties, in
their projects, and support addition of more space for
trees in industrial and commercial zones. Communitybased organizations must be active and trusted in order to bridge local government and residents
by amplifying community voices. Together, each
role plays an important part in realizing a thriving
urban forest.

Partner Responsibility
Public Works Oversee street tree and park planting and maintenance Respond to requests for off-cycle inspections and pruning Planning Support implementation of tree zoning requirements Verify development landscaping plans
Update tree zoning requirements as needed over time
Building and Safety Enforce tree zoning regulations
City Council Adopt UFMP
Adopt tree zoning requirements
Allocate funds for the urban forest
Set urban greening as a priority for City operations
Arborist contractors Perform routine grid pruning
Perform routine inspections
Provide tree care services as directed by Public Works
Residents Plant and care for trees on private property
Care for trees on parkways adjacent to private property Support tree planting initiatives
Participate in planting events and engagement
Developers Comply with tree zoning requirements
Seek to exceed tree zoning requirements where possible
Community-Based Organizations Plant trees
Engage community
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February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 421 of 506 Funding
Expanding the urban forest will require additional
investment. Creating space for trees, planting trees,
and maintaining those trees will all cost money.

As the urban forest grows, so too must the budget
allocated towards the urban forest.

There are three categories of costs associated
with caring for the urban forest. The first is
tree maintenance, which includes regular pruning
as well as additional tree trimmings and tree
removals. These costs and the number of staff or
contractors hired will increase as the size of the
forest as a whole increases because more trees will
need to be maintained. The city may also consider
hiring a staff arborist to to oversee the stewardship
of the urban forest as a city infrastructure need
and a community resource. An arborist would provide
expertise on tree protection plans, city progress
towards UFMP goals, and tree removal requests.

Service Unit
Cost
Total
Cost
Funding
Tree Maintenance (per tree per year)
Contracted Maintenance
City Staff Time
Supplies & Equipment
$112*
$77
$31
$4
7,100 trees General Fund
Tree Planting (per tree)
Tree Planting (tree+supplies+labor)
Establishment
Minor Site Modification (half of sites)
$1280
$400
$380
$500
$320,000 General Fund, Grants
Community Engagement (per year) $10,000 $10,000 General Fund, Grants Recommended Annual Budget
Total $942,000
The next category is tree planting, which includes the
cost of planting and staking a sapling, three years
of watering during establishment, and creating space
for trees through minor site modifications such as
installing tree wells in sidewalks. Tree planting costs depend on the number of new trees planted in a
given year. The numbers in the table to the right are
estimates, as costs can vary considerably based on
how trees are planted.

Finally, community engagement covers the cost of
giving trees to residents as well as the staff time and materials needed to connect with residents about
the importance of tree care and the urban forest.

Community engagement costs do not depend on
the size of the urban forest.

These three numbers can be combined to estimate
the funding needs for the urban forest each
year based on the size of the existing forest and the
number of anticipated tree plantings. While a larger
urban forest will require a larger budget, fortunately
there are many grant resources available to help
fund urban forestry.

Grants

FEDERAL
USDA U.S. Forest Service
– Administers federal funding related to
urban and community forestry.

NON-PROFIT
Arbor Day Foundation
– Small grants for arbor day events
and community-based organization tree
planting events.

California ReLeaf
– Small grants for arbor day events
and community-based organization tree
planting events.

American Forests
– Small grants for arbor day events
and community-based organization tree
planting events
STATE
California Natural Resources Agency
Environmental Enhancement Mitigation
Grant Program
– Aimed at mitigating impacts caused by new or
modified transportation facilities including urban
forestry projects that offset vehicular emissions
of carbon dioxide
Urban Greening Program
– Aimed at reducing greenhouse gasses
while also transforming the built environment
into places that are more sustainable,
enjoyable, and effective in creating healthy
and vibrant communities.

California Department of Forestry and Fire
Protection (CAL FIRE)
Urban and Community Forestry Program
– Planning and/or implementing projects for
urban forest expansion and health with a focus
on extreme heat, environmental, economic,
and social benefits to underserved communities.

Office of Planning and Research
Extreme Heat Program
– Invests in efforts to reduce the impact of heat
California Strategic Growth Council
Transformative Climate Communities Program
– Funds ambitious measures to build climate
adaptation and resilience through planning,
research, capacity building, restoration, and
sustainable infrastructure
California State Parks
Statewide Local Parks Program
– Projects must develop or acquire and develop a
new park, expand an existing park, or renovate
an existing park
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February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 422 of 506 Plan Review
The plan will need to be periodically updated
to remain relevant to San Fernando’s circumstances
and priorities. The plan is required to be reviewed
and revised every 10 years. However, as activities are
unlikely to be uniform across years, progress should
be reviewed every 5 years to adjust work plans
accordingly. Benchmarking the progress of the urban
forest should include a comprehensive inventory
of public trees and a canopy assessment based on
the most recent available LiDAR data. The 10 year
review process should also include meaningful public
engagement that reflects the current priorities of
community members regarding the urban forest to
adjust the strategies of this plan.

Evaluation
Ensuring progress towards the goals will require
periodic benchmarking to monitor the state of
the urban forest. As goals are primarily reported as
canopy extent, measuring tree canopy overtime,
for the town as a whole as well as by land use will be
an important marker of progress. The first detailed
canopy measurement for LA County was conducted
in 2016 and is included as the baseline metrics for
this report. Subsequent canopy mapping is planned
and can be used to benchmark City canopy,
and further analysis of this data can benchmark
City canopy by land use.

Metric Baseline Target Data Source
Total Tree Canopy 19% 30% Canopy Assessment
Tree Canopy by Land Use Schools
Parks
Right-of-Way
Residential
Industrial
Commercial
30%
40%
35%
35%
12%
15%
Canopy Assessment
Species Diversity Most common
species 10.1%
Most common
species <10%
Tree Inventory
Tree Size 40% young trees Tree Inventory
Tree Health 90% Good or
Fair condition
=>90% Good or
Fair condition
Tree Inventory
Community Priorities - - Community Survey
Additionally, it will be important to collect detailed
information about the public urban forest through
regular tree inventories. This information should be
used to benchmark species diversity, tree size and
tree health. This information can be used to adjust
planting and maintenance practices as needed.

Finally, community priorities should continue to be
surveyed. Unlike other metrics, there is no ‘goal’
to benchmark against. Rather, as the plan is revised,
it should continue to reflect the changes in priorities of the community.

The plan should be reviewed and revised with the steps outlined in the diagram every 10 years Implement Plan
Update Inventory
Engage Community Benchmark Metrics
Revise Strategies
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Implementation Tools

TREE PLANTING PRIORITY MAP
The Tree Planting Priority Map depicts which blocks
are the highest priority to plant street trees based on four equally weighted criteria: less than 10% canopy
cover in the right-of way, within 0.15 miles of a school, located in a high priority residential neighborhood
with low canopy, and large average planting sizes
to accommodate larger canopied trees. The map
also shows vacant sites. It can be used to plan where
planting initiatives should take place first.

TREE PLANTING GUIDE MAP
The Tree Planting Guide Map illustrates the size
of planting sites along the public right-of-way in San
Fernando. The map can be used in conjunction with
the Street Tree Palette to determine what species are
suitable for planting locations. It also illustrates the location of utility wires above planting spaces, where
data is available. Sites located under utility wires
should be planted with trees approved by Southern
California Edison (SCE) as marked in the Street
Tree Palette.

STREET TREE PALETTE
The Street Tree Palette is a list of recommended
trees to plant along the public right-of-way in
San Fernando. Species are recommended based
on suitability to San Fernando climate, water
requirements, and infrastructure compatibility, among
other factors. The list is organized by recommended
planting size for each tree. The list is color coded
to match the planting sizes illustrated on the
Tree Planting Guide Map. Trees should be chosen
corresponding to the plantable space of the site.

Trees that require a larger plantable area than the
site offers may damage infrastructure, including
sidewalks, while trees that require a smaller plantable size for the site will not provide the most benefit
the site can offer. The root damage potential column
should also be considered when selecting trees that
will be surrounded by pavement. For planting sizes
where there are no native species or trees approved
for utility wires, trees from one planting size smaller may be chosen to meet these criteria.

The Street Tree Palette is intended to be a living
guide to street tree species selection. Over
time, the palette may be updated in response
to knowledge shared by those planting and
tending to the City’s street trees and local nursery
availability. While some major characteristics
relevant for street tree management are included
here, urban forest stewards may consider a broader
range of characteristics when making case-by-case
management decisions.

The City may consider adapting the information
included in the palette to create shareable policy
aides and tools.
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February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 426 of 506 Tree Replacement and
Interplanting Criteria
As there are not enough existing vacant planting
spaces to plant the number of trees required to meet
the canopy goal for the public right-of-way, there
is opportunity to revisit sites that are underplanted.

This strategy is useful in cases where tree species
with small canopies, including palms, are planting
in spaces that could accommodate greater canopy.

It should be used in situations where there are
no existing vacant sites and in areas that are highest
priority for more canopy.

One approach is to remove the small trees in order
to plant species that will grow larger. While this
may result in some short-term loss of canopy as the
new tree grows, in the long-term it will result in a
more canopied urban forest.

Trees should only be removed and replaced if they
meet specific criteria as laid out in the diagram to
the right. Only trees with small canopies planted in
large spaces that have small trunks or are less
than healthy should be considered for replacement.

Another opportunity is to plant additional trees in
between small trees where they have been spaced
at a distance larger than their smaller canopies
require. This method applies to streets that have
large parkways with small trees spaced far apart. In
this scenario, there is no loss of canopy because
the small existing trees remain planted, but additional trees are planted in the spaces between them.
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Parkway Size Growing area measured from curb to sidewalk. This minimum is up to the discretion of the city’s street tree inspector.

SCE Approved Tree Utility-friendly tree species recommended by Southern California Edison for Coastal, Valley, Mountain & Desert regions.

Evergreen, Deciduous, Semi-deciduous E - Evergreen. The tree has leaves year-round.

D - Deciduous. All leaves lost in one season.

S - Semi-deciduous. Most, but not all leaves lost.

Spacing Distance from tree to tree, measured from center of trunk to the next trunk center.

Sunset Climate Zone From the Sunset Western Garden Book. Zone 24 is the immediate coast, zones 21-23 are the L.A. Basin, zones 18-20 are the Valley.

Sun S = full sun; P = part sun/part shade; Sh = shade
Water: Ratings from WUCOLS IV
(Water Use Classification of Landscape Species)
LA Basin = Sunset Climate Zones 22-24
Valley/Inland = Sunset Climate Zones 18-21
VL - Very low. Trees should not need water other than natural rainfall. Prolonged drought may require a deep watering once or twice if severe wilting is exhibited.

L - Low. One deep watering per summer month, or every other month in dry season if needed.

M - Moderate. Two deep waterings per summer month. Perhaps one deep watering in spring and fall.

H - High. One deep watering per week in summer months. One deep watering every other dry season month.

VH - Very High. The soil needs to be kept moist. These trees naturally occur in riparian zones - stream or lake side.

Soil C = Clay; L = Loam; S = Sand; WD = Well drained
Root Damage Potential: These ratings obtained from the Cal Poly Web site: http://selectree.calpoly.edu. L = Low; M = Moderate; H = High Allergy Potential These ratings (1-10) from Thomas Ogren's OPALS (Ogrens Plant Allergy Scale) System in Allergy Free Gardening.

The increasing incidence of asthma and allergies in the Los Angeles area has prompted us to include this information. Some trees are now outlawed on school campuses because of their high allergy potential. In the flower, it is the male anther that produces pollen, the biggest allergy issue. Most flowers are complete, meaning they have both male and female parts. Some species, however, have flowers that are only male or female. These species have either separate male and female trees (dioecious - two houses), or they have those male-only and female-only flowers growing on the same tree (monoecious - one house, like corn), and yet others have separate male and female flowers and also some bisexual flowers. Over the years, male trees have been chosen for street trees and for campuses to avoid the mess of fruit drop from female trees. This has resulted in an increase in male trees, and therefore an increase in pollen. 1 = lowest rating, least allergenic pollen. If separate male and female trees, these will be the female trees. 10 = highest rating. These trees are usually wind-pollinated or have very fine pollen grains.

If separate male and female trees, these will be the males. f = female; m = male; b = bisexual, having both male and female flowers Growth Rate S = Slow - up to 12"/year; M = Moderate - 24"/year; F = Fast - 36"/year; VF = Very fast - more than 36"/year KEY
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Name
Parkway
Size
(feet)
SCE
Approved
Tree
California
Native
Evergreen,
Deciduous,
Semi
Height
x Width
(feet)
Spacing
(feet)
Sunset
Climate
Zone
Sun
Water -
LA
Basin
Water -
Valley/
Inland
Soil
Root
Damage
Potential
Allergy
Potential
(Low 1 -
High 10)
Growth
Rate
Existing
Percentage
in Urban
Forest
Notes
Cercis canadensis Eastern
redbud
3 x D
25-35 x
25-35 25-30 18-20 S-P M M C,L,S
L 5 F 0.1% Pink flowers. Yellow fall color. 'Forest Pansy' has red-purple leaves.

Cercis occidentalis Western
redbud
3 x x D
15-25 x
10-25 25-30 18-24 S-P L L C,L,S L 5 M-F 0.1% Often multi-trunk. Magenta flowers, seed pods. Yellow fall color. Rounded leaves.

Eriobotrya deflexa Bronze loquat 3 x E
25-30 x
25-30 25-30 18-24 S-P M M C,L,S L 3 F 0.3% White fragrant flowers Dec-March. 5/8" non-edible fruit. Best with moist soil.

Lagerstroemia
indica and cultivars Crape myrtle 3 x D 25 x 25 25-30 18-21 S M M C,L,S L 5 M 6.9% Orange fall color. Indian cultivars resist mildew, zones 22-24. Many flower colors.

Rhapiolepis x
'Montic'
Majestic
Beauty Indian
hawthorne
3 x E
15-25 x
8-10 15-20 18-24 S-P M M
WD
C,L,S L 4 M 0.2% A large shrub with pink flowers. Issues of fire blight, aphids and root rot.

Chionanthus retusus Chinese fringe
tree
3 D 20 x 20 25-30 18-24 S M M C,L L
1 f
10 m
M 0.1% White, fringe flowers June-July. Males, larger
flowers. Yellow fall color.

Melaleuca citrina
(Callistemon citrinus)
Lemon bottle
brush
3 E 25 x 20 25 18-24 S-P L L C,L,S L 9 F 0.8% Red flowers attract hummingbirds.

Lemon-scented leaves.

Photinia x fraseri
Photinia,
Fraser's
photinia
3 E
10-15 x
12-20 25-30 18-24 S M M
C,L,S
L 4 M-F 0% White spring flowers. Red new leaves.

No berries. Susceptible to aphids.

Tristaniopsis
(Tristania) laurina
Swamp myrtle,
water gum
3 E
20-35 x
15-30 20-25 19-24 S-P M M C,L,S L 5 S 0.4% Slow grower. Yellow flowers. Narrow leaves.

Shaggy bark. Prefers moist soil.

Vacant
Planting
Sites
533
107 108
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Bronze Loquat Western Redbud
Lemon Bottlebrush Fraser’s Photinia
109 110
February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 430 of 506 Scientific Name Common
Name
Parkway
Size
(feet)
SCE
Approved
Tree
California
Native
Evergreen,
Deciduous,
Semi
Height
x Width
(feet)
Spacing
(feet)
Sunset
Climate
Zone
Sun
Water -
LA
Basin
Water -
Valley/
Inland
Soil
Root
Damage
Potential
Allergy
Potential
(Low 1 -
High 10)
Growth
Rate
Existing
Percentage
in Urban
Forest
Notes
Bauhinia x blakeana Hong Kong
orchid tree
4 S 20-40 x
20-25 20 19,21
23,24 S-P M M
WD
L,S
L 4 S-M 0% Fragrant 5-6" pink flowers in bloom fall to
spring! No fruit. Butterfly-shaped leaves.

Bauhinia variegata
'Candida'
White orchid
tree
4 S 20-25 x
15-20 25-30 18-24 S-P M M L,S L 4 S-M 0% Semi-deciduous mid-winter. White, lightly fragrant flowers Jan-April.
x Chitalpa
tashkentensis Chitalpa 4 D
20-35 x
20-30 25-30 18-24 S-P L L L,S L 6 F 0.1% Large pink trumpet flowers. Stake for a few years. Aphids on new growth.

Lyonothamnus
floribundus ssp.
asplenifolius
Santa Cruz
island
ironwood,
Catalina
4 x E
30-60 x
20-40 30-35 19-24 S-P L L
WD
L,S
M 4 M 0% Red, peeling bark. White flowers. Needs
excellent drainage. Great near the coast.

Melaleuca saligna
(Callistemon
salignus)
White bottle
brush
4 E 25 x 15 25-30 18-24 S-P L ? C,L,S L 9 F 0% Peeling bark. Cream flowers attract hummingbirds. Dense canopy.

Parkinsonia 'Desert
Museum'
Desert
Museum palo
verde
4 x D 30 x 30 25-30 18-24 S VL L
WD
L,S
L 6 F 0% Yellow flowers attract bees. Light, airy canopy cover and smooth green bark.

Podocarpus henkelii Long leaf
yellow wood
4 E
25-50 x
15-20 25 18-24 S-P M M
WD
C,L,S
L
1 f
9 m S-F 0% Long, drooping linear leaves. Separate male
and female trees. Red flaky bark.

Podocarpus
macrophyllus Yew pine 4 E
20-50 x
15-40 25-30 18-24 P M M C,L,S
L
1 f
9 m
M 0.1% Like Afrocapus falcatus, but wider, longer
leaves held upright. Red edible fruits.

Prunus ilicifolia
ssp. lyonii
Catalina
cherry
4 x E
25-35 x
20-30 30-35 18-24 S-P VL VL C,L,S L 6 M 0% White spring flowers. Edible fruit can be a litter issue.

Vacant
Planting
Sites
117
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Yew Pine
Long Leafed Yellow-wood
Desert Museum Palos Verde Catalina/Santa Cruz Island Ironwood 113 114
February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 432 of 506 Scientific Name Common
Name
Parkway
Size
(feet)
SCE
Approved
Tree
California
Native
Evergreen,
Deciduous,
Semi
Height
x Width
(feet)
Spacing
(feet)
Sunset
Climate
Zone
Sun
Water -
LA
Basin
Water -
Valley/
Inland
Soil
Root
Damage
Potential
Allergy
Potential
(Low 1 -
High 10)
Growth
Rate
Existing
Percentage
in Urban
Forest
Notes
Arbutus 'Marina'
Marina
strawberry
tree
5 x E
25-40 x
25-40 35-40 18-24 S-P L M C,L,S L 3 S-M 0% Red peeling bark. Red 1" round, edible fruit. White-pink bell-shaped flowers.

Bauhinia variegata
(Bauhinia purpurea)
Purple orchid
tree
5 S
20-35 x
15-20
25-30 18-24 S-P M M
WD
L,S
L 4 S-M 0.3% Semi-deciduous mid-winter. Lightly fragrant purple/pink flowers Jan-April.

Celtis reticulata
(C. laevigata var.
reticulata)
Western
hackberry,
netleaf
hackberry
5 D
25-35 x
25-30 25-30 18-24 S L VL L,S L 8 M 0%
Needs lots of water to establish. Birds love
fruits. Best in climate zones 18-21.

Fraxinus angustifolia
(oxycarpa)
'Raywood'
Raywood ash 5 D
35-50 x
20-30 30-35 18-24 S-P M M C,L,S M 1 M 0% Seedless and smog tolerant. Purple-red fall color. Small leaflets give a refined look.

Geijera parviflora
Australian
willow
5 E 40 x 25 30-35 18-24 S L M
WD
C,L,S
L 6 M-F 4.3% Low maintenance. Deep roots. Pest-free.

Drooping, willow-like, thick leaves.

Ginkgo biloba (Male
only)
Ginkgo,
maidenhair
tree
5 D
35-80 x
20-60
30-35 18-24 S-P M M
C,L,S
M 7 S-M 0% Smog tolerant. Summer water till 10-20' tall.

Yellow fall color. Long-lived.

Laurus nobilis Sweet bay 5 E 40 x 30 25-30 18-24 S-P L L C,L,S M 2 f
9 m
S-M 0.1% Culinary. Multi-trunk. Scale, psyllids.
'Saratoga' -25' single trunk, psyllid-resist.

Lophostemon
confertus
(Tristania conferta)
Brisbane box 5 E
30-45 x
20-40 30-35 19-24 S-P M M C,L,S M 5 M-F 6.6% Red, peeling bark. White flowers. Not for windy areas. Smog-tolerant.

Macadamia
integrifolia
Smoothshell
macadamia
5 E
25-30 x
15-20 30-35 19-24 S M M L,S M 3 M 0% White pendulous flowers. Edible nuts late fal lto May. Best near the coast.

Melaleuca linariifolia
Flaxleaf
paperbark
5 E 30 x 30 30-35 18-23 S-P L L C,L,S L 7 F 0.1% White flaky bark. Small white summer flowers.

Small, narrow leaves.

Melaleuca
styphelioides
Prickly
paperbark
5 E
20-45 x
20-35 25 18-24 S-P L M C,L,S L 9 F 0% Spongy tan to brown peeling bark. Whitespring flowers. Stiff prickly tipped leaves.

Melaleuca viminalis
(Callistemon
viminalis)
Weeping
bottle brush
5 E 25 x 20 25-30 14-24 S-P L M C,L,S L 9 F 0.1%
Red flowers attract butterflies and
hummingbirds. Pendulous branches.

Pistacia chinensis
Chinese
pistache
5 D 60 x 50 35-40 18-23 S M M
WD
C,L,S
L
1 f
8 m
M 0.4% Scarlet & orange fall color. Round 1-1 ½" fruit is red, then blue.

Searsia (Rhus)
lancea
African sumac 5 E 30 x 30 30-35 18-24 S-P L L C,L,S L
7 f
10 m
M 0% Rough cinnamon bark. Heat/wind tolerant.

Suckers in youth. No pests.

Vacant
Planting
Sites
1327
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Brisbane Box Raywood Ash African Sumac
New Zealand Christmas Tree
117 118
February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 434 of 506 Scientific Name Common
Name
Parkway
Size
(feet)
SCE
Approved
Tree
California
Native
Evergreen,
Deciduous,
Semi
Height
x Width
(feet)
Spacing
(feet)
Sunset
Climate
Zone
Sun
Water -
LA
Basin
Water -
Valley/
Inland
Soil
Root
Damage
Potential
Allergy
Potential
(Low 1 -
High 10)
Growth
Rate
Existing
Percentage
in Urban
Forest
Notes
Chilopsis linearis Desert willow 6 x x D
15-40 x
15-40
30-35 18-23 S VL L
WD
L,S
L 5 M-F 0% Long-blooming fragrant, pink trumpet flowers.

Attracts hummingbirds.

Jacaranda
mimosifolia
Jacaranda 6 x D to S
25-40 x
25-40 35-40 18-24 S M M L,S L 4 M 2.2% Purple flowers April-Sept. Lots of leaf/flower litter. Poor bloom at coast.

Pinus canariensis Canary Island
pine
7 E
65-80 x
30-40 35-40 18-24 S-P L M L,S M 4 F 10.0% Smog tolerant. Tall narrow pine. 9-12" weeping needles. 4-9" cones.

Afrocarpos falcatus
(Podocarpus
gracilior)
African fern
pine, fern pine
8 E 60 x 45 30-35 18-24 S-P M M C,L,S L
1 f
9 m
S-M 4.4% 1-2" narrow leaves, very little leaf litter.

Pest/disease-free. Lawn watering ok.

Calocedrus
decurrens
Incense cedar 8 x E
75-90 x
40 30-35 18-24 S-P M M C,L,S M 8 S-M 0.1% Columnar conifer. Fragrant leaves. Tolerant of heat and poor soils.

Pinus brutia var.
eldarica
Eldarica pine,
Afghan pine,
Mondell pine
8 E 65 x 30 35-40 18-24 S-P VL L C,L,S M 4 F 0% 5-6" dark green needles. For desert or coast. "Christmas tree" shape.

Pinus halepensis Aleppo pine 8 E
30-65 x
45 35-40 18-24 S-P L L C,L,S M 4 M-F 0.7% Light green, 2 ½-4" soft needles. Poor soil and heat ok. Susceptible to mites.

Pinus patula
Jelecote
pine, Mexican
weeping pine
8 E
40-80 x
30-50 35-40 18-24 S-P M M L,S M 4
FVF
0% Graceful, weeping 12" needles. Can become
chlorotic. Great at the coast.

Olea europaea Olive (fruitless
only)
6-8 E 30 x 30 25-30 18-24 S L L
WD
C,L,S
M 10 M 0.2% Grey-green linear leaves. Round to vase-shaped canopy. Swan Hill = no pollen.

Quillaja saponaria Soabark tree 6-8 E
25-60 x
10-35
30-35 18-24 S-P L ?
WD
C,L,S
L 4 S 0% White flowers, better with water. Bark is toxic if eaten. Weeping branches.

Umbellularia
californica
California
bay laurel,
California
laurel
6-8 x E
25-75 x
20-60
35-40 18-24
PSh L M C,L,S M 8 S-M 0.4% Strong scented leaves ok for cooking.

Moreshade/water needed inland.

Vacant
Planting
Sites
837
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Jacaranda
Canary Island Pine Soapbark Tree Incense Cedar
California Bay Laurel
121 122
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Name
Parkway
Size
(feet)
SCE
Approved
Tree
California
Native
Evergreen,
Deciduous,
Semi
Height
x Width
(feet)
Spacing
(feet)
Sunset
Climate
Zone
Sun
Water -
LA
Basin
Water -
Valley/
Inland
Soil
Root
Damage
Potential
Allergy
Potential
(Low 1 -
High 10)
Growth
Rate
Existing
Percentage
in Urban
Forest
Notes
Cedrus atlantica
Blue Atlas
cedar
8+ E 35-40 18-23 S-P M M
C,L,S
M 2 S-M 0.2% Conifer. Stiff branches; short 2/5-1" stiff needles. 'Glauca' is a blue cultivar.

Cedrus deodara Deodar cedar 8+ E 35-40 18-24 S-P L M C,L,S M 1f, 3b 5m
F 0.1% Conifer. Soft 1-2" needles. Drooping leader,
low sweeping branches.

Cedrus libani
Cedar of
Lebanon
8+ E 35-40 18-24 S-P L M C,L,S L 2 S 0% Conifer. Irregular crown with long branches and short 1/4-1 1/4" needles.

Cinnamomum
camphora Camphor 8+ E 35-40 18-24 S-P M M
WD
C,L,S
H 8 M 3.1% Camphor scented leaves. Massive tree.

Susceptible to Fusarium dieback.

Pinus pinea
Italian stone
pine
8+ E 35-40 18-24 S-P L L L,S M 4 M-F 0.2% Massive, broad-canopied tree. Great at the coast/valleys. Edible pine nuts.

Quercus agrifolia Coast live oak 8+ x E 35-40 18-24 S-P VL L WD
C,L,S
M-H 9 M 0.6% No lawn watering. The most widely used oak for southern CA.

Tipuana tipu Tipu 8+ S 35-40 18-24 S-P L M C,L,S M 3 M-F 0.6% Yellow-orange flowers June-July. Fast. Early pruning needed. Best with heat.

Pinus torreyana Torrey pine 10 x E 35-40 18-24 S-P L M C,L,S M 4 F 0% 8-13" dark gray-green needles. Open habit.

OK coastal or high desert.

Vacant
Planting
Sites
749
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Coastal live oak Tipu
Italian stone pine
Camphor
125 126
February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 438 of 506 Best Management Practices
Maintenance and planting of public trees
should adhere to the following practices. It is highly
encouraged that private landowners also care for
trees on their property according to these practices,
and zoning rules should be crafted in consideration
of these practices.

PLANTING
Tree planting species selection and location should
conform to the street tree palette and the street tree
map included in this plan.

Materials: All trees should be at least 15 gallons at
time of planting. If there is high potential for damage to the tree during the establishment phase and the
space can accommodate a 4-6’ planting hole, a 24”
box size tree should be considered to support early
survivability. Trees may be staked with 2 in diameter
untreated wood stakes with no cross braces.

Tree ties should be tied in a figure eight to support
the tree to the stakes. Mulch (untreated, 0.5 in -1 in
size) should be applied to an area two times the
diameter of the root ball with 2 in to 4 in depth. Linear root control barriers may be used for trees planted
along the sidewalk, on the sidewalk facing side only.

Root control barriers that encircle the tree should
not be used. Mower guards should be used for trees
surrounded by turf that requires regular mowing.

Tree grates should be installed at grade where the
sidewalk is less than 8 ft to reduce the risk of tripping.

Site Preparation: All debris, wood chips, pavement,
concrete and rocks should be removed from the
planting pit to a depth in line with the size of the root ball. In sites with turf grass, the turf must be kept
at least one foot from the tree. In sites with unsuitable soils to facilitate healthy tree growth, alternative soils may need to be approved.

Planting: Dig a flat bottomed hole as deep as
the root ball and two to three times the width.

Remove the tree from the container and cut away
any circling roots. Fill the hole with the original
soil (unless alternative soils have been deemed
necessary), gently packing and applying water
throughout. Remove the nursery stakes and install
stakes at the edges of the root ball, driven 2 ft
into the ground and secured to the tree with two tree
ties in a figure eight. Build a watering berm out of
mulch 3 to 4 inches high at the edge of the root ball
in areas without irrigation. Mulch around the root
ball, staying at least 6 inches away from the trunk. Fill the berm with 15 to 20 gallons of water.

MAINTENANCE AND WATERING
In the first 3-5 years young trees need light watering
in the absence of adequate rainfall. When planting
new trees, the city should budget and plan for three
years of watering to be completed by the City, subcontractor, or community-based organizations. The city should also plan and budget to water street
trees planted in industrial and commercial areas once
per month during prolonged dry periods. Installing
irrigation systems for trees in commercial and
industrial areas is recommended when feasible.

INSPECTIONS
Inspections should be performed every three
years as part of the regular grid- pruning cycle. The
City may consider designating species known
to cause more frequent damage or nuisances to
an alternate shorter grid pruning cycle if needed.

These regular inspections should by Level 1: Limited
Visual Assessments according to ISA standards.

This level of assessment is conducted to identify high
and extreme risk trees. Some elements that should
be inspected in a routine Level 1 inspection include:
• Leaning Trees
• Root problems
• Multiple Trunks
• Decay
• Cracks in trunks or branches
• Weak, Broken or dead branches
• Pests
Trees that are flagged as high or extreme risk may
be recommended for a follow- up Level 2: Basic
Assessment and/or Level 3: Advanced Assessment
inspection. A Level 2 inspection includes a more
detailed account of tree condition including site
factors, tree health, load factors, tree defects, and
risk categorizations. Level 3 inspections are used
to understand conditions of a tree that can not
be identified visually through specialized tests and
is typically reserved only for high-value trees.

PRUNING
Pruning should be conducted routinely as part
of the 3-year grid trimming cycle, as well as between
prunings as deemed necessary by inspection
to mitigate tree risk or improve tree structure. The
appropriate type of pruning based on the tree and
intended goal should be employed in each situation.

Trees should ideally be pruned during the fall and
winter months. There are seven accepted methods of
pruning trees, listed below. Each method is described
in depth in the ANSI 3000 (Part 1) Pruning and
ISA Best Management Practices Pruning standards
(see Resources chapter for more information).

Permitted Actions:
• Structural Pruning: Pruning for your trees
• Crown Cleaning: Recommended pruning for
mature trees to remove dead, diseased and
broken branches only
• Crown Thinning: Reducing crown density by
removing no more than 25% of live foliage
• Crown Raising: Creating vertical clearance by
selective removal of low branches
• Crown Restoration: Removal of branches, sprouts
and stubs from topped trees
• Crown Reduction: Decreasing the height and
spread of a tree
• Utility Pruning: Reducing growth near utility lines
Prohibited Actions:
• Excessive Pruning
• Topping
• Actions that could lead to the death of the
tree including cutting pooning, over-watering,
unauthorized relocation of a tree, or structurally
modifying the ground within the dripline area
of the tree
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REMOVAL
Public trees should only be removed when
there is a demonstrated need in line with local policy.

Demonstrated needs may include death of the tree,
presence of pests, excessive risk or damage posed
by the tree, or an undesirable species (e.g. palm
trees). Public trees should not be removed for litter,
personal preference, or conflicts that may be solved
through other feasible means.

Trees that are removed must be done so in a way that
mitigates damage to neighboring trees. This includes
considering if tree branches are intertwined and if
roots are intertwined when removing stumps. Stumps
should be removed by grinding the stump and the
roots to at least 24 inches and removed.

WOOD RECYCLING
Wood from removed public trees should be
repurposed for their highest and best use including
habitat, art, durable products, or lumber. Wood
not able to be repurposed should be converted into
biomass such as mulch, compost, or feedstock.

City capital projects should consider the use of urban
wood to create a market for reclaimed lumber. More
information on recommended urban wood uses
and standards is available from the Urvan, Salvaged
or Reclaimed Woods Network.

RESOURCES
Detailed best management practices can be found
in the ANSI 3000 standards which are industry
consensus standards developed by the Tree Care
Industry Association. Additionally, the International
Society of Arborists publishes Best Management
Practices manuals with industry standard guidance.
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Information
Engagement Evaluation
In order to evaluate the effectiveness of
the community engagement workshops, participant
observation of the workshop and conversational
interviews with the community members that
attended were conducted. Overall, the workshops
were very successful. Residents felt that they
learned valuable information from the presentation
and found completing the activity packets fun
while also causing them to think carefully about their
answers. TreePeople’s presence in San Fernando
was also clear throughout the workshops, with many
participants mentioning that they’d attended past
events or followed them on social media. This likely
helped to contribute to the workshop’s success.

Participants also expressed that they wished
more community members were able to attend
the workshops. The people that were interviewed
believed that others would benefit from learning
about the urban forest and how it could change
in San Fernando. The tree inventory data was
important to collect before the workshop because
residents appreciated the data and are excited
that the inventory will help more trees to be planted.

Hosting more events on these topics to allow
community members to engage with one another
and learn more about urban forestry in San
Fernando would be valuable. Strategies used in
the development of previous Urban Forest
Management Plans that could strengthen community
engagement in the plan development process
include the formation of a community advisory
committee or neighborhood ambassador program
that facilitates resident-led community engagement
and education.
“When it comes to
information, a little bit
more in depth on how
one as a resident could
be more involved.”
“I felt that, at this
point, like everything
has to be done.”
“It was really informative
..a lot of people don't
know much of the urban
forest. And it was nice
that it was translated in
both English and Spanish.”
“I see a lot of like
minded people."
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20,000 $10,000
40,000 $20,000
60,000 $30,000
Pollution Removed (oz/year)
Pollution Removed ($/year)
Quantified Ecosystem Services
Certain benefits of the urban forest can be quantified
as both metrics and economic value. i-Tree Eco
is an industry standard tool that uses tree inventory
data to calculate ecosystem services and value
to the community. i-Tree uses standard measures
of ecosystem services, as well as a standard dollar
value for these services and applies them to the
urban forest based on the size and species of trees.

Species and DBH are required variables, while
several supplementary variables are available to
provide additional information for the calculation.

Based on the information available in the public
tree inventory, species and DBH were used as inputs
for the analysis. The results are a reflection of
the inventory as a whole and does not account for
or assess the distribution of trees throughout
the community.
i-Tree quantifies the annual benefits of carbon
sequestration, pollution removal, and avoided runoff.

Together, these contribute to the overall "functional
value" of the urban forest in San Fernando, which is
estimated at $40,100 per year. Among these services,
pollution removal is the most economically valuable,
generating an annual value of $25,300 and removing
approximately 2.6 tons of pollutants per year.

Carbon sequestration contributes an estimated value
of $12,300 in annual savings, with a gross annual
sequestration of approximately 72.1 tons. Additionally, avoided runoff adds an additional estimated value
of $2,500 in annual savings, preventing the runoff
of approximately 283.5 thousand gallons of water per
year. Strategies to improve pollution removal by
the urban forest include increasing the number of
healthy trees, sustaining large trees, and using
long-lived, low maintenance trees.

In addition, i-Tree provides an assessment of the
replacement value associated with the urban forest,
indicating the cost of replacing each tree with a
comparable one. The estimated replacement value
for San Fernando's urban forest stands at
$18.6 million. This significant figure underscores the
significance of preserving the current urban forest
and preventing the need for tree replacement. It also
highlights the value of nurturing mature trees, as
they are more costly to replace and offer greater
benefits compared to their younger counterparts.

While not all benefits provided by the tree canopy
can be quantified, they still hold significant value for the community. The economic estimation of these
benefits is an understatement, as it fails to consider
the social value attributed to trees.
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AGENDA REPORT
REVIEW: ☒ City Clerk ☒ Director of Admin. Services ☒ City Manager CITY COUNCIL 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1201 WWW.SFCITY.ORG To: Mayor Joel Fajardo and Councilmembers
From: Councilmember Mary Solorio
Date: February 2, 2026
Subject: Discussion and Consideration of Organizing an All-Cities Candle Vigil to Honor Lives Lost in Federal Immigration Enforcement Incidents
RECOMMENDATION:

I have placed this item on the agenda (Attachment “A”) for City Council discussion to provide staff direction to recommend authorizing the organization of an all-cities candlelight vigil to honor the lives lost in federal immigration enforcement incidents, including the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Designate an appropriate time, date, and location for the vigil, with logistical support from city departments (Public Works, Police, and Parks & Recreation as applicable). Ensure coordination with community organizations, faith leaders, and civic groups to promote broad participation and to emphasize the vigil’s focus on unity, remembrance, and shared mourning. Provide direction to staff to develop event guidelines that ensure safety, accessibility, and respect for all participants while maintaining neutrality regarding public policy positions.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:

See Attachment “A” that was submitted to request to agendize this item for the February 2, 2026 City Council Meeting.

BUDGET IMPACT:

There is no impact to the budget by discussing this item. Additional future costs to be determined based on City Council direction.

ATTACHMENTS:

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Discussion and Consideration of Organizing an All-Cities Candle Vigil to Honor Lives Lost in Federal Immigration Enforcement Incidents
Recent federal immigration enforcement operations, including those involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agents, have resulted in the deaths of civilians, prompting protest and calls for accountability nationwide. Notably, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen, Renee Nicole Good, was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis in early January 2026. This incident drew protests and a candlelight vigil in Minneapolis and catalyzed nationwide dialogue on law enforcement practices and community safety related to immigration enforcement.More recently, on January 24, 2026, federal immigration agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse, during a Minneapolis enforcement operation. Multiple bystander videos and family statements have raised questions about the circumstances of these shootings and inconsistent official accounts. The deaths of Pretti and Good, both citizens with no significant criminal histories, have fueled public outcry, large-scale demonstrations, and further memorial gatherings, including grassroots candlelight vigils honoring their lives.These events have resonated across the United States and sparked reflection on community values, civil rights, and the need for inclusive spaces for collective mourning and solidarity. Candlelight vigils have served as non-partisan opportunities for communities to recognize loss of life, affirm shared humanity, and encourage constructive dialogue around public safety and federal enforcement practices.

Recommends that the City Council:Authorize the organization of an all-cities candlelight vigil to honor the lives lost in federal immigration enforcement incidents, including the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Designate an appropriate time, date, and location for the vigil, with logistical support from city departments (Public Works, Police, and Parks & Recreation as applicable).Ensure coordination with community organizations, faith leaders, and civic groups to promote broad participation and to emphasize the vigil’s focus on unity, remembrance, and shared mourning.

Provide direction to staff to develop event guidelines that ensure safety, accessibility, and respect for all participants while maintaining neutrality regarding public policy positions.

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AGENDA REPORT
CITY COUNCIL 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1201 WWW.SANFERNANDO.GOV REVIEW: ☒ City Clerk ☒ Director of Admin. Services ☒ City Manager To: Vice Mayor Victoria Garcia and Councilmembers
From: Mayor Joel Fajardo
Date: February 2, 2026
Subject: Discussion and to Provide Staff with Direction Regarding Dreamers Serving Their Community and Review of State Proposals Limiting ICE Personnel from Government Employment
RECOMMENDATION:

I have placed this on the agenda (Attachment “A”) for City Council discussion to provide staff with direction regarding:
a. Reaffirm prior City Council direction to staff to return with an ordinance amending City commission eligibility requirements to allow Dreamers to serve as commissioners; and b. Further analysis or discussion of state-level proposals limiting eligibility of certain ICE personnel for government employment.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:

See Attachment “A” that was submitted to request to agendize this item for the February 2, 2026 City Council Meeting.

BUDGET IMPACT:

There is no impact to the budget by discussing this item. Additional future costs to be determined based on City Council direction.

ATTACHMENT:

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This item is intended to allow the City Council to discuss and provide direction on two related matters concerning civic participation, public service, and alignment with the City’s values.

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Second, the City Council will discuss recent legislative proposals in other jurisdictions, including a bill introduced in the State of Maryland, that would restrict individuals employed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and hired during the current Administration, from applying for or holding certain government positions. The discussion may include an overview of similar proposals in legal and policy considerations underlying those efforts.

1. Reaffirm prior City Council direction to staff to return with an ordinance amending City commission eligibility requirements to allow Dreamers to serve as commissioners.; and

2. Provide direction to staff regarding further analysis or discussion of state-level proposals limiting eligibility of certain ICE personnel for government employment.

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AGENDA REPORT
REVIEW: ☒ City Clerk ☒ Director of Admin. Services ☒ City Manager CITY COUNCIL 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1201 WWW.SANFERNANDO.GOV To: Mayor Joel Fajardo and Councilmembers
From: Councilmember Patty Lopez
Date: February 2, 2026
Subject: Discussion Regarding San Fernando Christmas Parade 2026 – A Celebration of Community and Holiday Spirit
RECOMMENDATION:

I have placed this on the agenda (Attachment “A”) for City Council discussion to direct the City Administration to evaluate the feasibility, logistics, and estimated costs of the proposed San Fernando Christmas Parade 2026, in collaboration with Organización Emprende, and report back to the City Council with findings and recommendations.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:

See Attachment “A” that was submitted to request to agendize this item for the February 2, 2026 City Council Meeting.

BUDGET IMPACT:

There is no impact to the budget by discussing this item. Additional future costs to be determined based on City Council direction.

ATTACHMENTS:

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San Fernando Christmas Parade 2026 – A Celebration of Community & Holiday Spirit The purpose of this item is to request that the City Administration initiate an evaluation of the proposed San Fernando Christmas Parade 2026, in collaboration with Organización Emprende. This evaluation would allow the City to assess feasibility, logistical requirements, public safety considerations, and estimated costs associated with the event.The proposed parade is intended to serve as a community-focused celebration that promotes local businesses, families, schools, and community organizations, while fostering civic pride and economic activity during the holiday season. Placing this item on the agenda will provide the opportunity to gather necessary information and determine whether City participation is appropriate and beneficial. ✔
Direct the City Administration to evaluate the feasibility, logistics, and estimated costs of the proposed San Fernando Christmas Parade 2026, in collaboration with Organización Emprende, and report back to the City Council with findings and recommendations.

Agenda – February 5, 2026
February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 456 of 506 February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 457 of 506 TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................ 1 SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION .......................................................................................................... 2 SUBMITTING YOUR SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION .......................................................................... 2 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN PLANNING A SPECIAL EVENT ............................................................ 3 SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION PROCESS ........................................................................................... 3 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ...................................................................................................................... 4 APPLICATION INFORMATION ........................................................................................................... 4 EVENT DETAILS ................................................................................................................................. 5 PARK USE .......................................................................................................................................... 6 STREET CLOSURE INFORMATION ..................................................................................................... 7 REGIONAL TRANSIT .......................................................................................................................... 7 PARKING PLAN ................................................................................................................................. 8 ACCESSIBILITY................................................................................................................................... 8 SITE PLAN & ROUTE MAP ................................................................................................................. 9 SAFETY EQUIPMENT ....................................................................................................................... 10 ALCOHOL MANAGEMENT PLAN..................................................................................................... 11 MEDICAL/FIRST-AID PLAN .............................................................................................................. 12 SECURITY PLAN .............................................................................................................................. 13 AMPLIFIED SOUND/ENTERTAINMENT RELATED ACTIVITIES ......................................................... 14 FENCING ......................................................................................................................................... 16 STAGES/PLATFORMS ...................................................................................................................... 17 TENTS/CANOPIES/TEMPORARY STRUCTURES ............................................................................... 17 VENDORS ........................................................................................................................................ 18 CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET ........................................................................................................ 19 WASTE MANAGEMENT/RECYCLING .............................................................................................. 19 WASTE MANAGEMENT .................................................................................................................. 20 RESTROOMS ................................................................................................................................... 21 MARKETING/ADVERTISING/PROMOTIONS.................................................................................... 22 NOTIFICATION ................................................................................................................................ 23 INSURANCE .................................................................................................................................... 23 HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT ...................................................................................................... 25 AFFIDAVIT OF APPLICATION........................................................................................................... 26 FORM OF PAYMENT ....................................................................................................................... 27 CHECKLIST ...................................................................................................................................... 28

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PARKING PLAN
When planning your event, it is important to consider the impact on public parking in the area. In some cases, a parking management plan will be required if the venue cannot accommodate the number of anticipated attendees.

If a parking management plan is required, you will need to identify City owned or private parking lots that will be utilized, a shuttle plan, the use of carpools, public transportation, ADA accessible parking provisions and/or special parking requests.

The City of San Fernando has a number of parking facilities that may be available for your event. You may reserve metered and unmetered parking spaces on a City street for your event. Or, if your street closure denies access to metered or unmetered parking spaces for an extended period of time, you will be required to reserve those parking spaces. When parking spaces are reserved, City staff will post “No Parking/Tow Away” signs 72 hours in advance of the event for a fee. Additionally, if the spaces you reserve are metered spaces, and the meters will be in service during the time of your reservation, you will be charged a lost revenue fee per meter.

ACCESSIBILITY
As an event organizer, you are required to comply with all City, County, State and Federal Disability Access Requirements applicable to your event. All temporary venues, related structures, and outdoor sites for special events shall be accessible to persons with disabilities. If a portion of the area cannot be made accessible, an alternate area shall be provided with the same activities that are in the inaccessible areas. It cannot, however, be offered only to patrons with disabilities.

You need to consider the following accessible as you plan your event: first aid, information center, parking, clear paths of travel (to and from, and inside the event), restrooms (see “Restrooms” for requirements), seating, signage, drinking fountains, phones, transportation and access to vendors. If all areas are not accessible, directional signage or a map/ program must be provided to attendees indicating the location of accessible rest-rooms, parking, drinking fountains, phones, etc.

Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and any and all amendments to the act shall be the sole responsibility of the applicant. The applicant agrees to defend and hold the City harmless from any expense or liability arising from the applicant’s non-compliance. For more information about the Americans with Disabilities Act and compliance at events, please visit www.ada.gov.

This checklist is intended to serve as a planning guideline and may not be inclusive of all City, County, State and Federal access requirements. You may be required to attach more detailed information.

Will there be a clear path-of-travel throughout your event venue? Please describe. ___________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City of San Fernando Special Event Application 4/4/17 8 Yes, there will be a clear and accessible path of travel throughout the event venue. All areas of the parade route and activity zones along Maclay Street will be designed to ensure unobstructed access for individuals with disabilities. Designated accessible pathways will connect viewing areas, restrooms, vendor locations, and first aid stations. Signage will be provided to guide attendees to accessible routes, parking, and facilities in compliance with ADA requirements February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 465 of 506 Have you developed a Parking and/or Transportation Plan for your event? Please describe. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Will a minimum of 10% of portable restrooms at your event be accessible? Please describe. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Will all food, beverage and vending areas be accessible? Please describe. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ If all areas of your event venue cannot be made accessible, will maps or programs be made available to show the location of accessible restrooms, parking, telephones (if any), drinking fountains, and first aid stations? Please describe.
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SITE PLAN & ROUTE MAP
To ensure appropriate review of your event, it is preferred that you submit blueprints or computer assisted drawings (CAD) of your event site plan. This is applicable for moving routes and fixed venues. If blueprint or CAD plans are not submitted, your site plan should be produced in a clear and legible manner.

Site plans should be submitted on an 8 1/2" x 11" or 8 1/2" x 14" standard format. If blueprints are necessary, a minimum of four (4) copies should be included with your permit application.

Based on your event site plan and components, the Building Official and/or the Los Angeles Fire Department may require an inspection of your venue at your cost before and/or during the event.

Should the scope of work proposed for the event include portable structures, prefabricated structures or site built structures such as bleachers, elevated platforms/stages, tents and membrane structures as well as other similar
City of San Fernando Special Event Application 4/4/17 9 We are in the process of forming a task force to develop and implement a comprehensive Parking and Transportation Plan that will meet all required guidelines and ensure the smooth operation of the event.

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2. The additional insured endorsement to the Commercial General Liability policy required above.

Such certificates shall disclose the Contractor’s self-insured retentions or deductibles, which are subject to City approval. Contractor agrees to provide certified copies of insurance policies if requested by the City. All evidence of insurance and notices of cancellation shall be mailed to:

The City of San Fernando ATTN:
[ Name to be inserted ]
208 Park Avenue
San Fernando, CA 91340
D. Contractor’s insurers shall maintain an A.M. Best rating of A-, VII or better.

E. Contractor shall require, and obtain evidence, that all subcontractors maintain insurance that complies with the insurance requirement.

You are strongly urged to show this Notice of Conditions (including the precise wording of these requirements) to your insurance agent or broker. Doing so will help you, your agent, and the City process the proper documents in a timely manner.

You must provide the City with the endorsement (14) days prior to the start of your event/program.

Each endorsement shall be subject to approval by the City of San Fernando as to form and as to insurance company. (See Addendum J for an Additional Endorsement Sample) Please sign and return this original Notice of Conditions to indicate your receipt and understanding of each of the conditions listed above.

Signature of Designated Official _____________________________________________________ Date ___________________________________ Title _____________________________________________________ Organization's Name _______________________________________________

HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
By my signature below, I hereby agree to and represent the following:
________________________________, as a condition of use of City of San Fernando facilities on the date of __________________________, hereby agrees to, and shall, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of San Fernando, its officials, officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and agents from and against any or all loss, liability, expense, claim, costs, suits and damages of every kind, nature and description, directly or indirectly, arising from usage or activities for which Special Event Permits are granted. _________________________________will take full responsibility for seeing that use of City facilities is in full adherence and compliance with all applicable City rules and conditions and the requirements of State Law.

On the date(s) of ____________________, commencing at 12:01 a.m. and expiring at 12:00 midnight, ________________________________will at its sole expense, maintain in full force and effect a policy or policies of comprehensive general liability insurance written by one or more responsible insurance companies licensed to do City of San Fernando Special Event Application 4/4/17 25 February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 481 of 506 business in California, that will insure _______________________________, and the City of San Fernando as an additional insured, against liability for injury to persons or property and for death of any person or persons with respect to usage or activities under the permit. Each such policy shall be subject to approval by City of San Fernando as to form and as to insurance company. The comprehensive general liability insurance policy limits of such insurance shall not be less than $1,000,000 combined single limit.

Signature of Applicant_____________________________________________________________ Date ______________________________________ Title _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

AFFIDAVIT OF APPLICATION
I certify that the information contained in the foregoing application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief that I have read, understand and agree to abide by the rules and regulations governing the proposed Special Event under the San Fernando City Code and I understand that this application is made subject to the rules and regulations established by the City Council. Applicant agrees to comply will all other requirements of the City, County, State, or Federal Government, and any other applicable entity which may pertain to the use of the Event venue and the conduct of the Event. In the event that a possessory interest subject to property taxation is created by virtue of this Special Event Permit, I agree to pay all possessory interest taxes and the City shall not be liable for the payment of such taxes. I further agree that the payment of any such taxes shall not reduce any consideration paid to the City pursuant to this Special Event Permit. I agree to abide by these rules, and further certify that I, on behalf of the Host Organization, am also authorized to commit that organization, and therefore agree to be financially responsible for any costs and fees that may be incurred by or on behalf of the Event to the City of San Fernando.

Print Name of Applicant/Host Organization__________________________________________________________________________________ Title______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature_______________________________________________________________ Date ___________________________________________________ Print Name of Event Organizer_________________________________________________________________________________________________ Title______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature________________________________________________________________ Date __________________________________________________ Date _________________________________________________Drivers License Number ________________________________________________ Additional Documentation Required: Please attach a current copy of your Drivers License or California ID to completed application.

Thank you for completing your Special Event Application. Before you submit your application to the City of San Fernando, please make sure that the following steps have been completed:

Signed and dated your application?
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AGENDA REPORT
REVIEW: ☒ City Clerk ☒ Director of Admin. Services ☒ City Manager CITY COUNCIL 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1201 WWW.SANFERNANDO.GOV To: Mayor Joel Fajardo and Councilmembers
From: Councilmember Mary Solorio
Date: February 2, 2026
Subject: Discussion and Consideration of a Motion to Draft and Send a Letter to Congressional Representatives and Federal Legislators Urging Reassessment of Increased Funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Due to Recent Use-of-Force Incidents and Their Consequences
RECOMMENDATION:

I have placed this item on the agenda (Attachment “A”) for City Council discussion to provide staff direction to authorize the preparation of a formal letter from the City of San Fernando to the City’s Congressional representatives and appropriate federal legislators against proposed increases in funding for ICE enforcement operations.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:

See Attachment “A” that was submitted to request to agendize this item for the February 2, 2026 City Council Meeting.

BUDGET IMPACT:

There is no impact to the budget by discussing this item. Additional future costs to be determined based on City Council direction.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Request to Agendize an Item for City Council Discussion/Consideration February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 487 of 506 ŝƚǇŽƵŶĐŝůͮϭϭϳDĂĐŶĞŝů^ƚƌĞĞƚͮ^ĂŶ&ĞƌŶĂŶĚŽ͕ϵϭϯϰϬͮ;ϴϭϴͿϴϵϴͲϭϮϬϭͮ&ŽƌŵηͲϬϬϯ͘ϯ ;ϭϬͬϮϬϮϱͿͮWĂŐĞϭ ŽĨϭ Z
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Consideration of a Motion to Draft and Send a Letter to Congressional Representatives and Federal Legislators Urging Reassessment of Increased Funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Due to Recent Use-of-Force Incidents and Their Consequences Public Safety and Accountability: The shooting of a U.S. citizen in a domestic enforcement context — and subsequent disputes over facts and narrative — highlights complex issues around use of force policy, training, accountability, and federal oversight. Community Trust and Federal–Local Relations: High-profile fatal shootings involving federal agents can erode trust between local communities and law enforcement, especially among communities disproportionately affected by federal immigration enforcement.

Authorize the preparation of a formal letter from the City of San Fernando to the City’s Congressional representatives and appropriate federal legislators against proposed increases in funding for ICE enforcement operations.

ATTACHMENT "A"
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AGENDA REPORT
REVIEW: ☒ City Clerk ☒ Director of Admin. Services ☒ City Manager CITY COUNCIL 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1201 WWW.SANFERNANDO.GOV To: Mayor Joel Fajardo and Councilmembers
From: Councilmember Mary Solorio
Date: February 2, 2026
Subject: Discussion and Consideration of a Motion to Implement a Comprehensive Voter Education and Outreach Campaign Regarding the Change in Municipal Election Date from November 2026 to June 2026
RECOMMENDATION:

I have placed this item on the agenda (Attachment “A”) for City Council discussion to provide staff direction to develop and implement a comprehensive, non-partisan voter education and outreach campaign to inform residents of the City of San Fernando of the change in the municipal election date from November 2026 to June 2, 2026, and to provide clear, accurate information regarding voting requirements, voting options, polling locations, and voting timelines. Coordinate all voter education materials with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to ensure accuracy and compliance with County and State election guidelines. Utilize multiple outreach methods, including a citywide informational mailer, City website updates, official City social media platforms, and community outreach channels. Return to Council with a report outlining the outreach timeline, materials.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:

See Attachment “A” that was submitted to request to agendize this item for the February 2, 2026 City Council Meeting.

BUDGET IMPACT:

There is no impact to the budget by discussing this item. Additional future costs to be determined based on City Council direction.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Request to Agendize an Item for City Council Discussion/Consideration February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 491 of 506 ŝƚǇŽƵŶĐŝůͮϭϭϳDĂĐŶĞŝů^ƚƌĞĞƚͮ^ĂŶ&ĞƌŶĂŶĚŽ͕ϵϭϯϰϬͮ;ϴϭϴͿϴϵϴͲϭϮϬϭͮ&ŽƌŵηͲϬϬϯ͘ϯ ;ϭϬͬϮϬϮϱͿͮWĂŐĞϭ ŽĨϭ Z
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Consideration of a Council Motion to Implement a Comprehensive Voter Education and Outreach Campaign Regarding the Change in Municipal Election Date from November 2026 to June 2026 The City of San Fernando’s municipal election date has changed from November 2026 to June 2026, aligning with the statewide primary election calendar. This shift represents a significant change from prior election cycles and may not be widely known among residents.

Without proactive voter education, residents may be unaware of: The new election date, Voting options and timelines, Polling locations and vote centers, What is and is not required to vote, Ensuring voters are informed is critical to maintaining public trust, protecting voter participation, and supporting equitable access to the democratic process.

A comprehensive, non-partisan voter education campaign will help ensure residents understand how and when to vote in the upcoming June 2026 election. This includes providing clear, accurate, and accessible information consistent with Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk guidelines.

What IS Required to Vote in San Fernando / Los Angeles County: Be registered to vote in California, Be 18 years of age or older by Election Day, Be a United States citizen, Be a California resident What is NOT Required to Vote: A driver’s license or state ID card (for most voters). Proof of immigration status beyond citizenship, Payment of any feeProviding this clarity helps reduce confusion and misinformation, particularly among first-time voters, seniors, and immigrant communities.

Move to direct staff to develop and implement a comprehensive, non-partisan voter education and outreach campaign to inform residents of the City of San Fernando of the change in the municipal election date from November 2026 to June 2, 2026, and to provide clear, accurate information regarding voting requirements, voting options, polling locations, and voting timelines.

Coordinate all voter education materials with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to ensure accuracy and compliance with County and State election guidelines.Utilize multiple outreach methods, including a citywide informational mailer, City website updates, official City social media platforms, and community outreach channels.Return to Council with a report outlining the outreach timeline, materials.

ATTACHMENT "A"
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AGENDA REPORT
REVIEW: ☒ City Clerk ☒ Director of Admin Services ☒ City Manager CITY COUNCIL 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1201 WWW.SANFERNANDO.GOV To: Mayor Joel Fajardo and Councilmembers
From: Vice Mayor Victoria Garcia
Date: February 2, 2026
Subject: Discussion and Consideration Regarding a Compassionate City Resolution RECOMMENDATION:

I have placed this on the agenda (Attachment “A”) for City Council discussion and any related necessary action regarding designating the City of San Fernando as a "Compassionate City." BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:

See Attachment “A” that was submitted to request to agendize this item for the February 2, 2026, City Council Meeting.

BUDGET IMPACT:

There is no impact to the budget by discussing this item. Additional future costs to be determined based on City Council direction.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Request to Agendize an Item for City Council Discussion/Consideration, including:

Exhibit “A”: City of Union City Compassionate City Resolution Exhibit “B”: Stockton Compassionate City Resolution
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REQUEST TO AGENDIZE AN ITEM FOR CITY COUNCIL

DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION

CITY COUNCILMEMBER INFORMATION

NAME TITLE

ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT Title of the item you are requesting to be agendized.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS Provide the reason you are requesting this item be agendized.

ATTACHMENTS Do you have any attachments to include?
 Yes  No
RECOMMENDATION Indicate the direction you are recommending.

Victoria Garcia Vice Mayor
Compassionate City Resolution
The San Fernando City Council has passed almost a dozen resolutions to declare its support for its immigrant resident community. These include a recent resolution in 2024 submitted by Vice Mayor Victoria Garcia and Councilmember Mary Mendoza, which was advocated for by then Commissioner and now Councilmember Patty Lopez. The San Fernando Police Department's written policy prohibits it from coordinating for the sole purpose of federal immigration enforcement. Even more recently, in 2025, Mayor Joel Fajardo and Councilmember Patty Lopez submitted a resolution, which was passed unanimously, that extended the protections found in that San Fernando Police Department policy throughout the City so that the City (although it does not do) would not share the personal information of our residents with federal immigration agencies or any other entities.

While the City of San Fernando is not a "sanctuary city," it offers its residents all the protections of a "sanctuary city." In fact, through its San Fernando Together program, the City of San Fernando offers more support to those impacted by immigration enforcement efforts than most other cities.

I have recently become aware of other cities that have designated themselves a "Compassionate City." These cities include Stockton, Union City, and others. In fact, Union City was recognized as an example by the United States Conference of Mayors for its designation. I believe that designating San Fernando a "Compassionate City" would be a true reflection of its policies and stance without misleading the community about what it can or cannot do. 
Discussion and any related necessary action regarding designating the City of San Fernando as a "Compassionate City."
ATTACHMENT "A"
February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 496 of 506 RESOLUTION NO. 5069-17

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY

TO REAFFIRM AND PROCLAIM THE CITY OF UNION CITY AS A

COMPASSIONATE CITY
WHEREAS, City Council recognizes that recent changes to federal immigration policies have generated fear and anxiety among city residents; and
WHEREAS, the City of Union City will continue to uphold its commitment to be a community free of prejudice, bigotry, and hate; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City that no person be denied the equal protection of the laws, nor shall any person be denied the enjoyment of his/her civil or political rights or be discriminated against because of age, race, physical ability, religion, sexual orientation, or citizenship status; and
WHEREAS, the city recognizes that such discrimination poses a threat to the health, safety, and general, and general welfare of the citizens of Union City and menaces the institutions and foundation of our community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Union City affirms the protections of the First Amendment for the free practice of religion; and
WHEREAS, the City of Union City recognizes that The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE") is responsible for enforcing federal civil immigration laws thus the City has no authority or jurisdiction for such enforcement; and WHEREAS, a relationship of trust between California's immigrant residents and our local agencies, including law enforcement, schools, and healthcare providers is essential to carrying out basic local functions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Union City recognizes the authority and jurisdiction of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to conduct sweeps, but strongly urges them not to:

Break up families; Deport those that are here illegally, but have not broken any other laws; Detain or Deport anyone that is a victim or a witness in an ongoing investigation, court proceeding or trial; Conduct sweeps at schools, places of worship or City Buildings.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the city declares itself to be a COMPASSIONATE CITY; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:

I. The Union City shall not engage in activities solely for the purpose of enforcing federal immigration law. The Union City Police Department does not independently conduct sweeps or other organized efforts for the purpose of detaining suspected undocumented aliens. Members of this department should not participate in such federal immigration operations as a part of any detention team unless it is in direct response to a request for emergency assistance for compromised officer safety.

EXHIBIT "A"
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2. Union City shall not enter into any partnerships or written agreement with federal authorities for the sake of enforcing federal civil immigration law according to section 287(g) of the INA.

3. Unless immigration status is relevant to another criminal offense or investigation, suspicion or knowledge of an undocumented alien shall not be the sole basis for contact, detention, or arrest.

While it may be necessary to determine the identity of a victim or witness, members shall treat all individuals equally and without regard to race, color or national origin in any way that would violate the United States or California Constitution.

4. It is the intent of the city that individuals feel secure in contacting or being addressed by Union City law enforcement regardless of their immigration status. To encourage crime reporting and cooperation in the investigation of criminal activity, all individuals, regardless of their immigration status, must feel secure that contacting or being addressed by members of law enforcement will not automatically lead to immigration inquiry and/or deportation.

5. Individuals should not be held in custody solely for a civil immigration hold.

6. A detainer will be acted upon only for arrestees with pending criminal cases who would normally be held for further criminal proceedings, provided the ICE immigration detainer is accompanied with an arrest warrant signed by a judge.

7. No city employee or service provider shall ask or use knowledge of an individual's immigration status as a basis for providing services, unless it is material to the service being sought (i.e., immigration services). No city service shall be denied based upon race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, or immigration status.

8. City resources shall not be used to create, assist in the creation, or maintain a registry based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, or national origin for the purpose of reporting any immigration-related data to federal law enforcement.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Union City at a regular meeting held on the 9th day of May, 2017 by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Duncan, Ellis, Singh, Vice Mayor Gacoscos, Mayor DutraVemaci NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ANNA M. BROWN
City Clerk
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BENJAMIN T. REYES, II
City Attorney
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STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON TO PROCLAIM THE CITY OF

STOCKTON AS A COMPASSIONATE CITY
The City Council recognizes that recent changes to federal immigration policies have generated fear and anxiety among city residents; and The City of Stockton recognizes that the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) is responsible for enforcing federal civil immigration laws, thus the City has not authority nor jurisdiction for such enforcement; and A relationship of trust between California’s immigrant residents and our local agencies, including law enforcement, schools, and healthcare providers is essential to carrying out basic local functions; and
It is the intent of the City that individuals feel secure in contacting or being addressed by City of Stockton law enforcement regardless of their immigration status. To encourage crime reporting and cooperation in the investigation of criminal activity, all individuals, regardless of their immigration status, must feel secure that contacting or being addressed by members of law enforcement will not automatically lead to immigration inquiry and/or deportation; and
The City of Stockton recognizes the authority and jurisdiction of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to conduct sweeps, but strongly urges them not to:

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON, AS FOLLOWS:

1. The City of Stockton hereby declares itself a compassionate city.

2. The City of Stockton shall not engage in activities solely for the purpose of enforcing federal immigration law. The Stockton Police Department does not independently conduct sweeps or other organized efforts for the purpose of detaining suspected undocumented aliens. Members of the Police Department should not participate in federal immigration operations as a part of any detention team unless it is in direct response to a request for emergency assistance for compromised officer safety, or, as required by law.

EXHIBIT "B"
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3. Unless immigration status is relevant to another criminal offense or investigation, suspicion or knowledge of an undocumented alien shall not be the sole basis for contact, detention, or arrest. While it may be necessary to determine the identity of a victim or witness, members shall treat all individuals equally and without regard to race, color or national origin in any way that would violate the United States or California Constitution.

4. Individuals should not be held in custody solely for a civil immigration hold.

5. No City employee shall ask for or use knowledge of an individual’s immigration status as a basis for providing services, unless it is material to the service being sought (i.e. immigration services).

6. City resources shall not be used to create, assist in the creation, or maintain a registry based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, or national origin for the purpose of reporting any immigration-related data to federal law enforcement.

7. The City Manager is hereby authorized to take whatever actions are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED January 13, 2026 .

CHRISTINA FUGAZI
Mayor of the City of Stockton
ATTEST:

KATHERINE ROLAND, CMC, CPMC
City Clerk of the City of Stockton
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I have placed this on the agenda (Attachment “A”) for City Council discussion on the potential establishment of a farmers market in the City of San Fernando and provide direction regarding next steps, which may include:
a. Referring the item to the Mall Ad Hoc for review and recommendations, and/or b. Establishing an ad hoc committee to further evaluate the feasibility and structure of a farmers market, and/or
c. Providing direction to staff regarding appropriate next steps.

Councilmember Mendoza will recuse herself from discussion and action on this item.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:

See Attachment “A” that was submitted to request to agendize this item for the February 2, 2026 City Council Meeting.

BUDGET IMPACT:

There is no impact to the budget by discussing this item. Additional future costs to be determined based on City Council direction.

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Mary Mendoza Councilmember
Consideration of Establishing a Farmers Market in the City of San Fernando A local organization expressed interest in establishing a farmers market within the City of San Fernando. The organization shared a preliminary concept. The idea is intended to promote community engagement, support local vendors, and increase access to fresh and healthy food options for residents.

At this stage, no formal proposal has been submitted, and no location, schedule, or operation structure has been approved. The purpose of this agenda item is to allow the City Council to discuss whether there is interest in exploring the feasibility of a farmers market and to determine the appropriate process for further evaluation.

Because the requesting party is known to Councilmember Mendoza's family, and in the interest of transparency and avoiding any appearance of a conflict of interest, Councilmember Mendoza will recuse herself from discussion and any direction related to this item. ✔
That the City Council discuss the potential establishment of a farmers market in the City of San Fernando and provide direction regarding next steps, which may include:

1. Referring the item to the Mall Ad Hoc for review and recommendations, and/or

2. Establishing an ad hoc committee to further evaluate the feasibility and structure of a farmers market, and/or

3. Providing direction to staff regarding appropriate next steps.

Councilmember Mendoza will recuse herself from discussion and action on this item.

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