Staff Contact Kanika Kith, City Manager
M AYOR JOEL F AJARDO
VICE M AYOR VICTORIA G ARCIA
C OUNCILMEMBER M ARY M ENDOZA
C OUNCILMEMBER M ARY SOLORIO
C OUNCILMEMBER PATTY L OPEZ
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C ITY OF SAN F ERNANDO
C ITY C OUNCIL
M EETING AGENDA
SPECIAL M EETING – 5:00 PM
R EGULAR M EETING – 6:00 PM
M ON DAY , F EBRUARY 2, 2026
C ITY H ALL C OUNCIL C HAMBERS
117 M ACNEIL S TREET
SAN F ERNANDO , C A 91340
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SPECIAL MEETING - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OPTIONS
WATCH THE MEETING
Live stream with audio and video, via YouTube, at: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityOfSanFernando
SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON
Members of the public may provide comments in person in the City Council Chambers during the Public Comments section of the Agenda by submitting a comment card to the City Clerk.
SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT VIA EMAIL
Members of the public may submit comments by email to [email protected] no later than 12:00 p.m. the day of the meeting, to ensure distribution to the City Council prior to consideration of the agenda. Comments received via email will be distributed to the City Council and made part of the official public record of the meeting.
CALL-IN TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT LIVE DURING THE SPECIAL MEETING Members of the public may call-in at 5:00 p.m.. Comments will be heard in the order received, and limited to three minutes. If necessary, the call-in period may be extended by the Mayor. Note: This is audio only and no video.
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Call-in Telephone Number: (669) 900-6833
Meeting ID: 852 3763 3366
Passcode: 138302
When connecting to the Zoom meeting to speak, you will be placed in a virtual “waiting area,” with your audio disabled. When it is your turn to speak, you will be identified by announcing the last four digits of your telephone number. To unmute press *6 on your phone and begin your comment.
CALL TO ORDER - SPECIAL MEETING 5:00 P.M. (CLOSED SESSION)
ROLL CALL
TELECONFERENCING REQUESTS/DISCLOSURE
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA (CLOSED SESSION)
PUBLIC STATEMENTS FOR SPECIAL MEETING (CLOSED SESSION)
There will be a three (3) minute limitation for each member of the audience who wishes to make comments relating to City Business. Anyone wishing to speak, please fill out the blue form located at the Council Chambers entrance and submit it to the City Clerk. When addressing the City Council, please speak into the microphone and voluntarily state your name and address.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
A) CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1) - EXISTING
LITIGATION
CASE NAME: BRAND ESTATES, LLC V. CITY OF SAN FERNANDO
LACSC CASE NO.: 25STCP02636
B) CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(2) AND 54956.9(E)(1) - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
One (1) matter
C) CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(4) - INITIATION OF
LITIGATION
One (1) matter
RECONVENE FROM SPECIAL MEETING AND REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
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REGULAR MEETING - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OPTIONS
WATCH THE MEETING
Live stream with audio and video, via YouTube, at: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityOfSanFernando
SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON
Members of the public may provide comments in person in the City Council Chambers during the Public Comments section of the Agenda by submitting a comment card to the City Clerk.
SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT VIA EMAIL
Members of the public may submit comments by email to [email protected] no later than 12:00 p.m. the day of the meeting, to ensure distribution to the City Council prior to consideration of the agenda. Comments received via email will be distributed to the City Council and made part of the official public record of the meeting.
CALL-IN TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT LIVE DURING THE REGULAR MEETING Members of the public may call-in between 6:00 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. Comments will be heard in the order received, and limited to three minutes. If necessary, the call-in period may be extended by the Mayor. Note: This is audio only and no video.
Call-in Telephone Number: (669) 900-6833
Meeting ID: 833 6022 0211
Passcode: 924965
When connecting to the Zoom meeting to speak, you will be placed in a virtual “waiting area,” with your audio disabled. When it is your turn to speak, you will be identified by announcing the last four digits of your telephone number. To unmute press *6 on your phone and begin your comment.
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. (OPEN SESSION)
ROLL CALL
TELECONFERENCING REQUESTS/DISCLOSURE
Recommend consideration of requests received for remote teleconference meeting participation made by members of the City’s legislative bodies, as permitted under the provisions of Assembly Bill (AB) 2449, Government Code Section 54953, and the City of San Fernando adopted Resolution No. 8215, effective March 1, 2023.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by City Clerk Julia Fritz
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APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Recommend that the City Council approve the agenda as presented and move that all ordinances presented tonight be read in title only as authorized under Government Code Section 36934.
DECORUM AND ORDER
The City Council, elected by the public, must be free to discuss issues confronting the City in an orderly environment. Members of the public attending City Council meetings shall observe the same rules of order and decorum applicable to the City Council (SF Procedural Manual). Any person making impertinent derogatory or slanderous remarks or who becomes boisterous while addressing the City Council or while attending the City Council meeting, may be removed from the room if the Presiding Officer so directs the sergeant-at-arms and such person may be barred from further audience before the City Council.
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Members of the public may provide comments in person in the City Council Chambers during the Public Comments section of the Agenda by submitting a comment card to the City Clerk.
Members of the public may submit comments by email to [email protected] no later than 12:00 p.m. the day of the meeting to ensure distribution to the City Council and made part of the official public record of the meeting.
Members of the public may provide a live public comment by calling in between 6:00 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. CALL-IN INFORMATION: Telephone Number: (669) 900-6833; Meeting ID: 833 6022 0211; Passcode: 924965.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be disposed of by a single motion to adopt staff recommendation. If the City Council wishes to discuss any item, it should first be removed from the Consent Calendar.
1) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES:
a. July 28, 2025 Special CC Meeting c. January 5, 2026 Special & Regular CC Meeting
b. October 27, 2025 Special CC Meeting
2) CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WARRANT REGISTER Recommend that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-021 approving the Warrant Register. 3) RECEIVE AND FILE STATUS UPDATES FOR CITY PROJECTS AND CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
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Recommend that the City Council receive and file the status report for FY 2025-2026 City Projects and City Council Priorities, and provide direction, as appropriate. 4) CONSIDERATION TO AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA
OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION TO
SUPPORT SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT DETAILS
Recommend that the City Council authorize the preparation and submittal of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Grant application for an amount up to $200,000 from the California Office of Traffic Safety to support selective Traffic Enforcement details. 5) CONSIDERATION TO AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO MARIPOSA LANDSCAPING INC. FOR WATER FACILITIES AND CITY EASEMENT LANDSCAPE SERVICES Recommend that the City Council:
a. Award a Professional Services Agreement to Mariposa Landscaping Inc. (Contract No. 2472) for Water Facilities and City Easement Landscape Services, at an initial not-to-exceed rate of $43,080 with annual consumer price index adjustments up to a three percent increase based on current CPI increase, for a term of three years with two optional 1-year extensions;
b. Authorize the City Manager to approve a contingency amount not to exceed $6,462 (approximately 15% of the contract amount) for any unforeseen or additional related services; and
c. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive changes and execute the agreement and all related documents.
6) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A BUSINESS LICENSE PERMIT FOR PEARL DAY SPA, A MASSAGE PARLOR LOCATED AT 2035 GLENOAKS BOULEVARD, PURSUANT TO SAN FERNANDO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 22-215
Recommend that the City Council approve a Business License Permit for Pearl Day Spa to conduct business for the 2026 calendar year as a massage parlor at 2035 Glenoaks Boulevard, pursuant to San Fernando Municipal Code Section 22-215.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
7) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST OF $12,293.36 FROM THE MALL ASSOCIATION FOR MARKETING SERVICES PROVIDED BY YEAH,
WE GET IT
Recommend that the City Council:
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a. Approve Reimbursement Request No. 2 in the amount of $12,293.36 from the Mall Association for marketing services provided by Yeah, We Get It, in accordance with the agreement between the City and the Mall Association (Contract No. 768,); and b. Authorize the City Manager to issue payment directly to Yeah, We Get It. 8) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE CO-SPONSORSHIP AND USE OF THE CITY
SEAL WITH IGNITE THE LIGHT OF HOPE FOUNDATION FOR FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS Recommend that the City Council:
a. Approve Co-Sponsorship of food distribution events hosted by Ignite the Light of Hope Foundation to support food security and community well-being through the San Fernando Together Initiative;
b. Approve the use of the City seal on print material and social media pursuant to City Council Ordinance No. 1724; and
c. Continue the consideration of a Memorandum of Understanding with ITLH to continue food distributions through an amended scope, and to provide related fundraising support to a future City Council meeting date.
9) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE 2026 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM AND
LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATION REQUESTS
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Review and approve the 2026 Legislative Platform;
b. Review and approve or approve with modification of the 2026 Legislative Appropriation Requests; and
c. Authorize the City Manager to take certain related actions as provided Legislative Advocacy Policy and submit appropriation requests on behalf of the City. 10) RECEIVE AND FILE A PRESENTATION AND STATUS UPDATES ON CITY BEAUTIFICATION
EFFORTS
Recommend that the City Council:
a. File and Receive a presentation and status updates on City Beautification Efforts; and b. Provide direction to staff, as necessary.
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11) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORGANIZING AN ALL-CITIES CANDLE VIGIL TO HONOR
LIVES LOST IN FEDERAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT INCIDENTS This item was agendized by Councilmember Mary Solorio.
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. 12) DISCUSSION AND TO PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION REGARDING DREAMERS SERVING
THEIR COMMUNITY AND REVIEW OF STATE PROPOSALS LIMITING ICE PERSONNEL FROM
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT
This item was agendized by Mayor Joel Fajardo.
City Council discussion to provide staff 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.
13) DISCUSSION REGARDING SAN FERNANDO CHRISTMAS PARADE 2026 – A CELEBRATION OF
COMMUNITY & HOLIDAY SPIRIT
This item was agendized by Councilmember Patty Lopez.
City Council discussion to provide staff 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.
14) 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
This item was agendized by Councilmember Mary Solorio.
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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. 15) 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
This item was agendized by Councilmember Mary Solorio.
City Council discussion to provide staff with 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.
16) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING A COMPASSIONATE CITY RESOLUTION This item was agendized by Vice Mayor Victoria Garcia.
City Council discussion and any related necessary action regarding designating the City of San Fernando as a "Compassionate City."
17) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING A FARMERS MARKET IN THE CITY OF
SAN FERNANDO
This item was agendized by Councilmember Mary Mendoza.
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.
STAFF COMMUNICATION INCLUDING COMMISSION UPDATES
GENERAL CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND LIAISON UPDATES
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ADJOURNMENT The meeting will adjourn to the next Regular Meeting on February 17, 2026.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Dated: _________________ at: ____________
Signed By: _____________________________
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