Staff Contact Kanika Kith, City Manager
MAYOR JOEL FAJARDO
VICE MAYOR VICTORIA GARCIA
COUNCILMEMBER MARY MENDOZA
COUNCILMEMBER MARY SOLORIO
COUNCILMEMBER PATTY LOPEZ
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CITY OF SAN FERNANDO
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING – 5:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 PM
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 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 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
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.
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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
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
• CESAR CHAVEZ DAY – MARCH 31, 2026
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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. February 2, 2026 Special & Regular CC Meeting
2) CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WARRANT REGISTER Recommend that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-032 approving the Warrant Register. 3) RECEIVE AND FILE STATUS UPDATES FOR CITY PROJECTS AND CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES Recommend that the City Council receive and file the status report for FY 2025-2026 City Projects and City Council Priorities, and provide direction, as appropriate. 4) CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT PROJECT COMPLETION AND AUTHORIZE THE RECORDATION OF
A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE LAS PALMAS PARK HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR
CONDITIONING PROJECT
Recommend that the City Council:
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a. Accept the improvements as constructed by Carrier Corporation for the Las Palmas Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Project and consider the work completed; and b. Authorize the issuance and filing of a Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Office of the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
5) CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST AND ACCOUNTING & TREASURER ASSISTANT; ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SALARY PLAN; AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE TABLE OF ORGANIZATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 8439 approving the job specifications for an Administrative Analyst and an Accounting & Treasury Assistant;
b. Adopt Resolution No. 8440 amending the Salary Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; c. Adopt Resolution No. 8441 amending the Table of Organization for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; and
d. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive changes and execute all related documents.
6) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE CO-SPONSORSHIP AND USE OF THE CITY SEAL FOR THE
AMERICAN RED CROSS HOME FIRE CAMPAIGN, AND REQUEST TO WAIVE FACILITY PERMIT FEES
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Approve Co-Sponsorship of the American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign; and b. Approve the use of the City seal on print material and social media pursuant to City Council Ordinance No. 1724; and
c. Waive fees for use of City facilities for co-sponsored events, with City Manager approval. 7) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE ACCESS TO CAPITAL PROGRAM GUIDELINES Recommend that the City Council approve program guidelines for the administration of an Access to Capital program.
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8) SECOND READING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 1739 APPROVING A MILITARY
USE EQUIPMENT POLICY GOVERNING THE USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT, AS REQUIRED BY ASSEMBLY BILL 481
Recommend that the City Council approve for second reading, in title only, and waive further reading the adoption 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.
PUBLIC HEARING
9) A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CRITERIA FOR
MEMBERSHIP ON VARIOUS CITY COMMISSIONS BY REMOVING THE REQUIREMENT THAT
MEMBERS BE REGISTERED VOTERS OF THE CITY
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Conduct a Public Hearing; and
b. Pending public input, introduce for first reading, in title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 1740 titled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Fernando, California, amending the criteria for membership on various City Commissions by removing the requirement that members be registered voters of the City where such status is not mandated by State or Federal Law.”
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
10) INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION OF THE 2025 CITY CRIME STATISTICS AND UPDATES OF
POLICE ACTIVITY, OPERATIONS, AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Recommend that the City Council receive and file a presentation of the 2025 City Crime Statistics and Police Department Updates.
11) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING THE CITY’S TWO METROPOLITAN TRANSIT
AUTHORITY-FUNDED TROLLEY BUSES
Recommend that the City Council discuss and provide direction to staff regarding the preferred option for the City’s two Metropolitan Transit Authority-funded trolley buses.
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12) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO OBTAIN CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION ON THE PROGRAMMING AND SCOPE FOR THE 2026 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION Recommend that the City Council provide direction to staff regarding the preferred date, drone show size, and location for the 2026 Independence Day Celebration. 13) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS YARD – FACILITY CONDITIONS REVIEW AND NEXT STEPS (TABLED FROM THE MARCH 2, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING)
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. 14) DISCUSSION REGARDING THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS TORCH RUN (TABLED FROM THE MARCH 2, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING)
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. 15) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO AUTHORIZE USE OF CITY LOGO, CO-SPONSORSHIP,
AND SOCIAL MEDIA PROMOTION FOR THE CESAR CHAVEZ MARCH FOR JUSTICE (TABLED FROM THE MARCH 2, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING)
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.
16) DISCUSSION, UPDATES, AND AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH A FARMER’S MARKET IN SAN FERNANDO (TABLED FROM THE MARCH 2, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING) 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.
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17) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A WAIVER OF APPLICATION OF THE CITY RECOGNITION REQUESTS POLICY ESTABLISHED UNDER RESOLUTION NO. 8378 IN LIGHT OF
SPECIAL CASE-SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, AND APPROVE PROCLAMATION HONORING THE
LIFE OF BELINDA BARRAGAN
Recommend that the City Council approve a Waiver of Application of the City Recognition Requests Policy Established Under Resolution No. 8378 in light of special case-specific circumstances and concurrently approve a Proclamation Honoring the Life of Belinda Barragan 18) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A WAIVER OF APPLICATION OF THE CITY RECOGNITION REQUESTS POLICY ESTABLISHED UNDER RESOLUTION NO. 8378 IN LIGHT OF
SPECIAL CASE-SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, AND APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING NANCY C. AVERY
This item was agendized by Councilmember Mary Mendoza.
City Council discussion to approve a Waiver of Application of the City Recognition Requests Policy to present a Proclamation recognizing Nancy C. Avery for her historic achievements and lasting contributions to the San Fernando Valley region, and concurrently approve a Proclamation Recognizing Nancy C. Avery.
19) PRESENTATION BY DR. MERILLIS MCCLURRY SCOTT ON THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF
STRENGTH UNITED
This item was agendized by Councilmember Mary Mendoza.
City Council to receive and file the presentation by Dr. Merillis McClurry Scott, regarding the programs and services provided by Strength United.
20) DISCUSSION REGARDING CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES AND TIMELINES FOR ITEMS THE CITY COUNCIL WOULD LIKE COMPLETED BY APPROXIMATELY JUNE 30
This item was agendized by Mayor Joel Fajardo.
City Council to provide direction to staff regarding any priority items the City Council would like staff to pursue or attempt to complete by approximately the end of the fiscal year. 21) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING A CITY RECOGNITION OF WELCOME HOME
VIETNAM VETERANS DAY
This item was agendized by Vice Mayor Victoria Garcia.
City Council discussion to provide staff direction to recognize March 30 of each year as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day and to commemorate the day and the veterans this year.
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STAFF COMMUNICATION INCLUDING COMMISSION UPDATES
GENERAL CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND LIAISON UPDATES ADJOURNMENT The meeting will adjourn to the Special Meeting of March 23, 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.