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, APRIL 20, 2026
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
117 MACNEIL STREET
SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340
Please visit the City’s YouTube channel to live stream and watch previously recorded City Council meetings, which is also available with Spanish subtitles at:
https://www.youtube.com/c/CityOfSanFernando
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.
SAN FERNANDO CITY COUNCIL
Special and Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda – April 20, 2026
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)(4) - INITIATION OF
LITIGATION
One (1) matter
B) 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
SAN FERNANDO CITY COUNCIL
Special and Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda – April 20, 2026
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
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.
SAN FERNANDO CITY COUNCIL
Special and Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda – April 20, 2026
PRESENTATIONS
A. ANNUAL RECOGNITION
• PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 19, 2026 TO APRIL 25, 2026, AS LIBRARY WEEK • PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 22, 2026, AS EARTH DAY
• PROCLAMATION COMMEMORATING THE VICTIMS OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE AND DECLARING April 24, 2026, AS ARMENIAN GENOCIDE REMEMBRANCE DAY
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 17, 2026 Special & Regular CC
Meeting
b. March 2, 2026 Special & Regular
CC Meeting
2) CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WARRANT REGISTER Recommend that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-042 approving the Warrant Register.
SAN FERNANDO CITY COUNCIL
Special and Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda – April 20, 2026
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 RECEIVE AND FILE THE ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025
Recommend that the City Council receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
5) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH TREE PEOPLE, INC. FOR SAN FERNANDO URBAN FOREST IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with TreePeople, Inc. (Contract No. 2501) for the San Fernando Urban Forest Improvement Project; and
b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive changes and execute the agreement.
6) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE UTILIZING THE LAS PALMAS PARK PATIO AS A VETERANS’ HONOR GARDEN AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO COORDINATE A COMMUNITY LED VETERANS’
ENGRAVING PROJECT
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Approve utilizing the Las Palmas Park Patio as a Veterans’ Honor Garden dedicated to recognizing and honoring local veterans;
b. Authorize staff to collaborate with community veterans and stakeholders to develop a commemorative engraving project to be installed in Veterans’ Honor Garden; c. Authorize the Public Works Department to install the engraved granite slabs for the Veterans’ Honor Garden;
d. Authorize the San Fernando Veterans Group to host potential fundraisers at Las Palmas Park to cover all the costs of establishing the Veterans’ Honor Garden and the engraving project and waive any associated facility rental fees; and e. Authorize the San Fernando Veterans Group to host an unveiling ceremony for the public at Las Palmas Park once the first round of engravings are installed, waiving any associated facility rental fees.
SAN FERNANDO CITY COUNCIL
Special and Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda – April 20, 2026
7) CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY’S ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ANNUAL FEE SCHEDULE TO UPDATE THE FACILITY USE RENTAL LIST TO INCLUDE
THE OUTDOOR SPACE OF LOPEZ ADOBE HOUSE AND THE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SPACES OF
THE PIONEER HOUSE
Recommend that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8446 amending the City’s adopted Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Fee Schedule to update the “Indoor Facility Use Rental” list to be “Facility Use Rental” and to include the outdoors of Lopez Adobe House and the indoor and outdoor spaces of the Pioneer House to the Facility Use Rental list. 8) CONSIDERATION TO AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL OF A REQUEST TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY
REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR USE OF FUNDS FROM THE MEASURE A
ANNUAL ALLOCATION FOR SAN FERNANDO RECREATION PARK FACILITY ROOF REPAIRS Recommend that the City Council:
a. Authorize submitting a request to Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for use of funds from the Measure A Annual Allocation for the San Fernando Recreation Park Roof Replacement, in an amount not to exceed $500,000; and b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive changes and execute all related documents.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
9) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET FOR THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION EVENT ON JUNE 27, 2026; AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS
FOR THE PURCHASE OF DECORATIONS
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Adopt Resolution 8448 amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget for the 250th Anniversary of American Independence Celebration Event on June 27, 2026; b. Adopt Resolution No. 8449 to appropriate funds toward the purchase of decorations for the 250th Anniversary of American Independence Celebration in the amount of $5,000; and c. Provide direction, as applicable.
10) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE AN ACCESS DRIVEWAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH R&M VEADY INC. FOR ONE-WAY ACCESS INTO CITY-OWNED PARKING LOT NO. 4
SAN FERNANDO CITY COUNCIL
Special and Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda – April 20, 2026
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Approve an Access Driveway License Agreement with R&M VEADY Inc. (Contract No. 2500) for one-way access into the City-owned Parking Lot No. 4 (1000 Truman Street) from the adjacent commercial parking lot located at 104 S. Maclay Avenue; and b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement subject to any non-substantive changes.
11) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING SECOND READING ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 1740 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, AS AMENDED Recommend that the City Council approve for second reading, in title only, and waive further reading the adoption 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, as amended to revise non-substantive portions of each City Commission section to ensure consistent content throughout; and to remove the phrase stating that “the term of office for each member shall be one year” relating to the Transportation and Public Safety Commission in Paragraph (a) of Section 90‑71. 12) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION UPDATING THE CITY COUNCIL
PROCEDURAL MANUAL
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 8421 approving the redline edits to the City Council Procedural Manual; and
b. Provide staff with direction, as applicable.
13) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE FIFA WORLD CUP PROMOTIONAL EFFORTS
AND EVENTS
Recommend that City Council:
a. Approve FIFA World Cup Promotional Efforts and authorize staff to organize the following events:
i. Host two (2) unofficial FIFA World Cup watch parties, and approve desired viewing option;
ii. Participate in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Banner Program for citywide decorations; and iii. Coordinate a free community soccer clinic through CAL SOUTH, LA84 at San Fernando Middle School.
b. Provide staff direction, as necessary.
SAN FERNANDO CITY COUNCIL
Special and Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda – April 20, 2026
14) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS YARD – FACILITY CONDITIONS REVIEW AND NEXT STEPS (TABLED FROM THE APRIL 6, 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. 15) DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CITY’S FORMER AGREEMENT RELATED TO DISTRICT B IN THE DOWNTOWN MALL AREA (TABLED FROM THE APRIL 6, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING) This item was agendized by Mayor Joel Fajardo.
City Council to receive and file the report and provide direction to staff as appropriate, and take any related action, including adoption of a resolution if deemed necessary. 16) CONTINUED DISCUSSION REGARDING CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES AND TIMELINES FOR ITEMS THE CITY COUNCIL WOULD LIKE COMPLETED BY APPROXIMATELY JUNE 30 (TABLED FROM THE APRIL 6, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING)
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. 17) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO PROCLAIM APRIL 2026 AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH (TABLED FROM THE APRIL 6, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING) This item was agendized by Councilmember Patty Lopez.
City Council discussion to direct staff to read the resolution into the record and request the Council’s vote for adoption.
18) DISCUSSION REGARDING THE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT FOR THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO (TABLED FROM THE APRIL 6, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING) This item was agendized by Councilmember Patty Lopez.
City Council discussion to direct the City Attorney to draft a formal resolution or ordinance reflecting this framework and present it for City Council consideration at the next meeting.
SAN FERNANDO CITY COUNCIL
Special and Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda – April 20, 2026
19) DISCUSSION REGARDING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR OLDER ADULTS (SENIOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT) (TABLED FROM THE APRIL 6, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING) This item was agendized by Councilmember Patty Lopez.
City Council discussion to direct staff to explore programs, partnerships, and policies that support job opportunities for older adults.
20) DISCUSSION REGARDING ADVOCATING FOR CONGRESSIONAL ACTION TO STRENGTHEN
INVESTIGATIONS INTO ABUSE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN (TABLED FROM THE APRIL 6, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING)
This item was agendized by Councilmember Patty Lopez.
City Council discussion to direct staff to draft and formal submission of a joint advocacy letter to California’s congressional delegation, including Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla, as well as members of the U.S. House of Representatives, urging immediate action to strengthen the investigation, prevention, and prosecution of abuse against women and children. This effort should also include collaboration with local agencies, community organizations, and advocacy groups to support awareness, prevention, and reporting initiatives, ensuring a coordinated and effective response that prioritizes victim protection and accountability. 21) DISCUSSION REGARDING IMPROVEMENTS IN PARKING & BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA B (TABLED FROM THE APRIL 6, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING)
This item was agendized by Vice Mayor Victoria Garcia.
City Council discussion to provide staff direction for: Decorations for America's 250th birthday in Parking & Business Improvement Area B, Installing a directory in Parking & Business Improvement Area B, and Direction that the (A) promotion of retail activities; (B) providing music; (C) promotion of public events; and (D) decoration of public places in Parking & Business Improvement Area B will come from Parking & Business Improvement Area B funds. 22) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR LAUSD LABOR STRIKE –
COMMUNITY RESOURCE COORDINATION (CHILD CARE, FOOD DISTRIBUTION, AND EARLY
CHILDHOOD SUPPORT)
This item was agendized by Councilmember Mary Solorio.
City Council discussion to direct staff to coordinate and implement support measures for San Fernando families impacted by the LAUSD labor strike, including: (1) assessing and establishing temporary childcare options at City facilities, prioritizing working families; (2) coordinating food distribution efforts in partnership with LAUSD and local nonprofit organizations; (3) identifying and promoting available early childhood programs and resources for children ages 3–5; (4) developing and disseminating a centralized resource guide for residents; and (5) exploring potential partnerships and funding opportunities necessary to support these efforts.
SAN FERNANDO CITY COUNCIL
Special and Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda – April 20, 2026
23) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR INSTALLATION OF SHADE
STRUCTURES AT SAN FERNANDO RECREATION PARK PLAYGROUND
This item was agendized by Councilmember Mary Solorio.
City Council discussion to direct staff to evaluate, identify funding sources, and return with a cost estimate and implementation plan for the installation of shade structures over the playground at San Fernando Recreation Park, and further, that the City Council consider appropriating the necessary funds to complete the project to ensure safe and accessible recreational space for children during periods of extreme heat. 24) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE CO-SPONSORSHIP AUTHORIZATION TO USE THE CITY LOGO AND PROMOTE THE VFW DAY OF SERVICE MAY 30TH, 2026 This item was agendized by Councilmember Mary Solorio.
City Council to approve the use of the City of San Fernando logo for the “VFW Day of Service” event scheduled for May 30, 2026; authorize the City to promote and advertise the event through official City communication channels, including social media and email platforms, to recruit community volunteers; and support outreach efforts to encourage participation in the Day of Service, which will include repainting faded yellow light posts and related community beautification activities.
25) PRESENTATION FROM PATRICIA LARA LADD ON EMPOWERING SAN FERNANDO THROUGH
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
This item was agendized by Councilmember Patty Lopez.
City Council to receive a presentation and discuss exploring the possibility of a collaboration to offer workshops for local businesses in the coming months, providing resources, education, and support to strengthen and grow our local economy.
STAFF COMMUNICATION INCLUDING COMMISSION UPDATES
GENERAL CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND LIAISON UPDATES
SAN FERNANDO CITY COUNCIL
Special and Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda – April 20, 2026
ADJOURNMENT The meeting will adjourn to the Regular Meeting of May 4, 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.