Staff Contact Kanika Kith, City Manager
MAYOR JOEL FAJARDO
VICE MAYOR VICTORIA GARCIA
COUNCILMEMBER MARY MENDOZA
COUNCILMEMBER MARY SOLORIO
COUNCILMEMBER PATTY LOPEZ
7 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING – 5:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 PM
MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2026
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
117 MACNEIL STREET
SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340
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In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a disability-related modification/accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including in-person translation services, or other services please call the City Clerk Department at (818) 898-1204 or email at [email protected] at least 2 business days prior to the meeting.
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 the start of the meeting. 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)(1) – EXISTING
LITIGATION
CASE NAME: COALITION FOR CLEAR AIR V. CITY OF SAN FERNANDO C) CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 - CONFER WITH CHIEF OF
POLICE DISCUSS SECURITY OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES AND PLANS FOR ADDRESSING
THREATS TO THE SAME
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.
PRESENTATIONS
A. ANNUAL RECOGNITION
• WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH – MARCH 2026
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 ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WARRANT REGISTER Recommend that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-031 approving the Warrant Register. 2) RECEIVE AND FILE STATUS UPDATES FOR CITY PROJECTS AND CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES Recommend that the City Council receive and file the status report for FY 2025-2026 City Projects and City Council Priorities, and provide direction, as appropriate.
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3) CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING JOB SPECIFICATION FOR AN
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER AND ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AMENDING THE SALARY PLAN AND TABLE OF ORGANIZATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 Recommend that the City Council:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 8433 approving job specification for an Economic Development Manager;
b. Adopt Resolution No. 8434 amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Salary Plan to incorporate an Economic Development Manager;
c. Adopt Resolution No. 8435 amending the Table of Organization for FY 2025-2026 to incorporate an Economic Development Manager; and
d. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive changes and execute all related documents.
4) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FERNANDEÑO TATAVIAM BAND
OF MISSION INDIANS TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A MURAL ON THE WATER TANK AT RUDY ORTEGA SR. PARK AND APPROVE FINAL DESIGN OF THE MURAL
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Approve an agreement with the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians (Contract No. 2487) to develop and maintain a mural on the water tank at Rudy Ortega Park; b. Approve the final design of the Mural; and
c. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive changes and execute the agreement and all related documents.
PUBLIC HEARING
5) A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A MILITARY USE
EQUIPMENT POLICY GOVERNING THE USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT, AS REQUIRED BY ASSEMBLY BILL 481; AND APPROVAL OF THE 2025 ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT Recommend that the City Council:
a. Conduct a Public Hearing;
b. Pending public input, introduce for first reading, in title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 1739 titled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Fernando, California, adopting a Military Equipment Policy governing the use of military equipment pursuant to Assembly Bill 481”; and
c. Approve the 2025 Annual Military Equipment Report.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
6) RECEIVE AND FILE AN UPDATE REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ALL-CITIES VIGIL TO
HONOR LIVES LOST IN FEDERAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT INCIDENTS Recommend that the City Council:
a. Receive and file an update regarding the development of an All-Cities Vigil to Honor Lives Lost in Federal Immigration Enforcement Incidents; and
b. Provide direction on coordinating with contacted organizations or have City organize the Vigil independently and sending invitations to participating groups. 7) DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING THE CITY’S 115TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Recommend that the City Council:
a. Discuss and consider the proposed options outlined in Table A, for the City’s 115th Birthday Celebration; and
b. Provide direction to staff, as appropriate.
8) DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION ON PROGRAMMING AND SCOPE FOR THE 2026 INDEPENDENCE
DAY CELEBRATION
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Review the proposed 2026 Independence Day Celebration options (Table A); b. Provide direction on programming and scope (Table B); and c. Provide direction to staff regarding budget adjustments, if necessary. 9) PRESENTATION OF FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION PERTINENT TO DISCUSSION OF FEBRUARY 17, 2026 REGARDING LOCAL SALES TAX MEASURES
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Receive follow-up information pertinent to discussion under Agenda Item 17 at meeting of February 17, 2026, concerning local transactions and use tax measures; and b. Receive and file, or if desired, discuss and provide further direction.
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10) PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF THE MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026; AND CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MID-YEAR
PROPOSED BUDGET
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Review and discuss the Mid-Year Budget Review for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; b. Adopt Resolution No. 8437 amending the City’s FY 2025-2026 Budget to include the proposed mid-year adjustments; and
c. Review the FY 2026-2027 Budget Calendar.
11) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING A SECOND COMMUNITY FORUM – PUBLIC
QUESTIONS & LISTENING SESSION
This item was agendized by Councilmember Mary Solorio.
City Council discussion to provide staff direction to schedule and conduct a second community forum to provide members of the public with an opportunity to ask questions, express concerns, and offer public comment regarding the current challenges facing the community. 12) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING REVIEW OF RENTAL CONTROL POLICES IN
THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO
This item was agendized by Councilmember Patty Lopez.
City Council discussion to direct staff to prepare a report on the current rental control regulations, identify gaps or weaknesses, and present recommendations for policy updates or new initiatives. The goal is to ensure rental affordability, protect tenants from displacement, and maintain a stable and fair rental market in San Fernando. 13) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS YARD – FACILITY CONDITIONS REVIEW AND NEXT STEPS This item was agendized by Councilmember Patty Lopez.
City Council discussion to direct staff to initiate a collaborative review of the existing Public Works Maintenance and Operations Yard facility plans with the Public Works Director and the assigned Commissioner. This review would allow for the identification of potential improvements, operational efficiencies, and safety enhancements. Additionally, this discussion would serve as a starting point to explore possible funding opportunities and available resources to support necessary upgrades or improvements to the facility.
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14) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO APPOINT A PLANNING AND PRESERVATION
COMMISSIONER
This item was agendized by Mayor Joel Fajardo.
City Council to approve Nicole Mohr be appointed as my representative to the Planning and Preservation Commission.
15) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO REQUEST CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL FOR A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING NANCY C. AVERY
This item was agendized by Councilmember Mary Mendoza.
City Council discussion to approve a Proclamation recognizing Nancy C. Avery for her historic achievements and lasting contributions to the San Fernando Valley region 16) DISCUSSION REGARDING THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS TORCH RUN This item was agendized by Councilmember Mary Solorio.
City Council discussion to approve participation of the San Fernando Police Department in the 2026 Torch Run benefiting Special Olympics of Southern California. 17) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO AUTHORIZE USE OF CITY LOGO, CO-SPONSORSHIP,
AND SOCIAL MEDIA PROMOTION FOR THE CESAR CHAVEZ MARCH FOR JUSTICE This item was agendized by Councilmember Mary Solorio.
City Council discussion to authorize use of the City of San Fernando logo, approve co-sponsorship designation, and direct staff to promote the Cesar Chavez March for Justice on the City’s official social media platforms.
18) DISCUSSION, UPDATES, AND AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH A FARMER’S MARKET IN
SAN FERNANDO
This item was agendized by Mayor Joel Fajardo.
City Council discussion to provide staff with direction regarding next steps and authorize staff to proceed, as appropriate, including consideration during the midyear budget process. 19) DISCUSSION AND FORMAL APPROVAL OF CITYWIDE BEAUTIFICATION AND SAFETY
PROGRAM, ADOPTION OF PROGRAM NAME, AND MIDYEAR BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS This item was agendized by Mayor Joel Fajardo.
City Council discussion to provide staff with direction:
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1. Formally approve the Citywide Beautification and Safety Program;
2. Adopt an official program name;
3. Discuss and provide direction regarding funding and implementation in connection with the midyear budget; and
4. Provide any additional direction to staff as appropriate.
STAFF COMMUNICATION INCLUDING COMMISSION UPDATES
GENERAL CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND LIAISON UPDATES ADJOURNMENT The meeting will adjourn to the Regular Meeting of March 16, 2026.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Dated: _________________ at: ____________
Signed By: _____________________________
Agendas and complete Agenda Packets (including staff reports and exhibits related to each item) are posted on the City’s `Internet website www.sanfernando.gov. These are also available for public reviewing prior to a meeting in the City Clerk Department. Any public writings distributed by the City Council to at least a majority of the Councilmembers regarding any item on this regular meeting agenda will also be made available at the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 117 Macneil Street, San Fernando, CA, 91340 during normal business hours. In addition, the City may also post such documents on the City’s website at www.sanfernando.gov. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a disability-related modification/accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services please call the City Clerk Department at (818) 898-1204 or [email protected] at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.