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, MAY 4, 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.
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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
B) CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(2) AND 54956.9(E)(1) - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
One (1) matter
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. PRESENTATION FROM LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES ON 2026 CALFRESH AWARENESS MONTH
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B. ANNUAL RECOGNITION
• PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 2026, AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH • PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 2026, AS OLDER AMERICANS MONTH • PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 3, 2026 TO MAY 9, 2026, AS PROFESSIONAL MUNICIPAL
CLERKS WEEK
• PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 3, 2026 TO MAY 9, 2026, AS PUBLIC SERVICE
RECOGNITION WEEK
• PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 10, 2026 TO MAY 16, 2026, AS NATIONAL POLICE WEEK AND DECLARING MAY 15, 2026, AS NATIONAL PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL 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. March 16, 2026 Special & Regular CC Meeting
2) CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WARRANT REGISTER Recommend that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-051 approving the Warrant Register.
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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) RECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY MANAGER’S PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 ANNUAL BUDGET
Recommend that the City Councilreceive and file the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
5) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE RELEASE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF SECURITY GATES AND PERIMETER UPGRADE ENHANCEMENTS AT THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT FACILITY
Recommend that the City Council approve the release of a Request for Proposals for the installation of security gates and perimeter upgrade enhancements at the Police Department facility.
6) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE TRUST FOR
PUBLIC LAND FOR THE PACOIMA WASH BIKE PATH BIOSWALE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Recommend that the City Council:
a. Approve a Memorandum of Agreement with The Trust for Public Land (Contract No. 2504) for the Pacoima Wash Bike Path Bioswale Improvement Project; and b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the MOA and all related documents necessary to implement the project.
7) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE RELEASE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR SAN FERNANDO
FARMERS MARKET
Recommend that the City Council approve the release of a Request for Proposals for San Fernando Farmers Market to operate, manage, and promote a weekly Farmers Market within the City.
8) CONSIDERATION TO AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO CALIFORNIA ARTS
COUNCIL FOR FUNDING SUPPORT OF THE MARIACHI MASTER APPRENTICE PROGRAM Recommend that the City Council authorize the preparation and submittal of a grant application to the California Arts Council in the amount of $25,000 to support the Mariachi Master Apprentice Program.
9) CONSIDERATION TO AUTHORIZE THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE
ARTS GRANT FOR THE MARIACHI MASTER APPRENTICE PROGRAM AND ADOPT A
RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS
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Recommend that the City Council:
a. Authorize the acceptance of the National Endowment for the Arts Grant for the Mariachi Master Apprentice Program in the amount of $40,000;
b. Adopt Resolution No. 8450 amending the budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 to appropriate the grant revenues and expenses; and
c. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all grant-related documents required for receiving such grant funds pursuant to the terms and conditions of the grants. 10) RECEIVE AND FILE A PRESENTATION ON THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PLAN FROM R3
CONSULTING GROUP TO CONDUCT OUTREACH REGARDING SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT Recommend that the City Council receive and file a presentation on the Community Engagement Plan for R3 Consulting Group to conduct outreach regarding solid waste management.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
11) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE AN UPDATE TO THE SPECIAL EVENT
GUIDELINES AND PERMIT APPLICATION
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Approve updated Special Event Guidelines that distinguish between Minor and Regular Special Event permit processes, requirements, and review procedures; b. Approve updates to the Special Event Permit Application to include both Minor and Regular Special Event Permits; and
c. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to implement administrative procedures, application materials, and fee structures consistent with the updated guidelines. 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.
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13) DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CITY’S FORMER AGREEMENT RELATED TO DISTRICT B IN THE DOWNTOWN MALL AREA (TABLED FROM THE APRIL 20, 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. 14) DISCUSSION REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PROTOCOLS FOR
THE THOROUGH AND RIGOROUS VETTING OF ANY PROPOSED SALE, LEASING AND/OR
DEVELOPMENT OF CITY-OWNED LAND WITH PRIVATE ENTITIES
This item was agendized by Vice Mayor Victoria Garcia.
City Council discussion to provide staff direction to prepare a proposed ordinance like the one described that may be approved for both first and second reading by or before June 30, 2026. 15) DISCUSSION REGARDING STREET LIGHT INSPECTION AT WORKMAN STREET AND SAN
FERNANDO ROAD
This item was agendized by Councilmember Patty Lopez.
City Council discussion to provide staff direction to conduct a thorough review and assessment of the traffic signal timing at the intersection of Workman St. and San Fernando Rd.
Additionally, staff should evaluate current traffic patterns and implement necessary adjustments to improve safety and reduce the risk of further accidents in this area.
STAFF COMMUNICATION INCLUDING COMMISSION UPDATES
GENERAL CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND LIAISON UPDATES ADJOURNMENT The meeting will adjourn to the Regular Meeting of May 18, 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.