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, JUNE 15, 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 54954.9 (D)(1) – EXISTING
LITIGATION
Case Name: Lenin Garcia Saurez v City of San Fernando
Case Number: Case 24CHCV03094
B) CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 54957 AND 54957.6 – PUBLIC
EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION / CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Title of Evaluated Employee: City Manager
Title of Unrepresented Employee for purposes of labor negotiation: City Manager City’s Designated Representative for purposes of labor negotiation: Richard Padilla, City Attorney C) CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 – PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title of Employee: City Attorney
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D) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 Designated City Negotiator: City Manager Kanika Kith
Employees and Employee Bargaining Units:
San Fernando Management Group (SEIU, Local 721);
San Fernando Public Employees’ Association (SEIU, Local 721); San Fernando Police Officers Association;
San Fernando Police Officers Association Police Management Unit; San Fernando Police Civilian Association;
San Fernando Part-Time Employees’ Bargaining Unit (SEIU, Local 721); All Unrepresented Employees
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.
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.
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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.
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.
BUDGET STUDY SESSION NO. 4
1) DISCUSSION OF FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET STUDY SESSION NO. 4
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Recommend that the City Council:
a. Review and discuss the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget; and b. Provide direction to staff, as appropriate.
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.
2) CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WARRANT REGISTER Recommend that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-062 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) RECEIVE AND FILE THE GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025
Recommend that the City Council receive and file the General Plan Housing Element Annual Progress Report for Calendar Year 2025.
5) CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION SETTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 ARTICLE
XIIIB APPROPRIATIONS (GANN) LIMIT
Recommend that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8460 setting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Article XIIIB Appropriation Limit at $85,753,733.
6) RECEIVE AND FILE STATUS UPDATE ON WELL NO. 2A NITRATE TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 7630
Recommend that the City Council Receive and file the status report for the Well No. 2A Nitrate Treatment Plant Expansion Project, Project No. 7630.
7) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO WRITE-OFF BAD DEBT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FROM UNCOLLECTIBLE UTILITY ACCOUNTS
Recommend that the City Council to approve and authorize staff to write-off bad debts for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 from uncollectible utility accounts receivable. 8) CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING SENATE BILL 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 FUNDS AND APPROVING THE PROJECT LIST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Recommend that the City Council:
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a. Adopt Resolution No. 8461 accepting $623,804 in Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 Funds from the California Transportation Commission and approving the list of projects for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 totaling $1,575,447; b. Accept $623,804 in revenues for FY 2026-2027 SB 1 and approve the proposed project list to be funded by SB 1 Local Streets and Roads Program; and c. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to submit all required documents to the California Transportation Commission.
9) CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE
LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND
APPROVING A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 8464 approving continued participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program and approving a Cooperation Agreement (Contract No. 2519) with the Los Angeles County Development Authority; and b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive changes and execute all related documents.
10) CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING 2026 UPDATES TO
COUNCILMEMBER EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT POLICY AND CITY EMPLOYEE EXPENSE
REIMBURSEMENT POLICY
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 8455, approving updates to City Policies and Procedures to include revisions to two existing City policies: Councilmember Expense Reimbursement Policy; and City Employee Expense Reimbursement Policy; and
b. Authorize the City Manager to take related actions to execute and implement the updated policies and procedures.
11) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A SECOND READING TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
PROTOCOLS FOR PROPOSED SALE, LEASING, AND/OR DEVELOPMENT OF CITY-OWNED LAND Recommend that the City Council approve for second reading, in title only, and waive further reading, and adopt Ordinance No. 1743 titled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Fernando, California, Establishing Protocols for Proposed Sale, Leasing, and/or Development of City-Owned Land”.
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12) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES GATEWAY REGION
INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY FOR COST
SHARING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF MONITORING EQUIPMENT AND MONITORING
PURSUANT TO THE HARBOR TOXIC POLLUTANTS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD Recommend that the City Council:
a. Approve an Agreement with the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority (Contract No. 2520) for Cost Sharing for the Installation of Monitoring Equipment and Monitoring Pursuant to the Harbor Toxic Pollutants Total Maximum Daily Load; and
b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and related documents.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13) A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS TO CONTINUE MAINTENANCE OF THE CITY’S STREETLIGHTS, CONFIRMING THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT, AND APPROVING THE FINAL ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Conduct a Public Hearing by following the attached Public Hearing Procedure; b. Adopt Resolution No. 8465 ordering the continued maintenance of the City’s streetlights and confirming the annual assessment; and
c. Adopt Resolution No. 8466 approving the Final Engineer’s Report for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District. 14) A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION APPROVING FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 ANNUAL BUDGET
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Conduct a Public Hearing;
b. Review and discuss the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget; and c. Pending public testimony, adopt Resolution No. 8467 approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget, subject to such modifications or amendments as may be stated by the City Council in its motion to approve the Resolution.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
15) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A SECOND READING TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1742 THAT APPROVES A PROPOSED ZONING CODE UPDATE, SUBDIVISION CODE UPDATE, SPECIFIC PLAN-5 UPDATE, OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS, AND ZONING MAP UPDATE (HOUSING IMPLEMENTATION PLAN PROJECT OR HIP PROJECT)
Recommend that the City Council approve for second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1742 that was introduced for first reading at the City Council meeting of May 18, 2026, in title only, and waive all further readings titled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Fernando, California, Approving a Zoning Code Update, Subdivision Code Update, Specific Plan5 Update, Objective Design Standards, and Zoning Map Update; these actions collectively referred to as the Housing Implementation Plan Project or “HIP Project” in its entirety. 16) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE PROPOSED PROGRAM FORMAT AND DATE
FOR THE SECOND SAN FERNANDO IMMIGRATION FORUM
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Discuss the proposed meeting format and date for the second San Fernando immigration forum; and
b. Provide direction on the proposed date, event format, potential partners and approve a budget of up to $6,850 for event administration.
17) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING UPDATES TO THE
CITY COUNCIL PROCEDURAL MANUAL, INCLUDING RELATED PROCEDURES AND
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Consider Adopting Resolution No. 8421 approving previous updates as of May 12, 2026 to the City Council Procedural Manual;
b. Consider additional edits as outlined in Attachment “B”, “C” and “D”; and c. Provide staff with direction, as applicable.
18) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE COLLECTION
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CONSOLIDATED DISPOSAL SERVICE, LLC DBA REPUBLIC
SERVICES
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Approve a Third Amendment to the Collection Services Agreement with Consolidated Disposal Service, LLC dba Republic Services (Contract No. 1731 (c), extending the term by six months from February 14, 2027 to August 13, 2027, and removes application of the fleet age metric during the extension period; and
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b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive changes and execute the Agreement and all related documents.
19) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT ESTABLISHING COST OF LIVING INCREASE TERMS OR OTHER
ALTERNATIVE AMENDMENTS TO COMPENSATION TERMS AS MAY BE WARRANTED If following closed session deliberation, the City Council is prepared to approve a final contract amendment in open session, true and correct copies of the proposed amendment will be made available to the public prior to any final action along with such other pre-approval reporting as may be required under the Brown Act.
Subject to final closed session deliberations, it is recommended that the City Council:
a. Receive an oral summary outlining the key points of the contract terms prior to taking action on the matter as required under Government Code Section 54953(c)(3); and b. Entertain a motion to:
(i) Approve a First Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement (Contract No. 2447(a)); and
(ii) Authorize the Mayor to execute the First Amendment on behalf of the City Council. 20) DISCUSSION REGARDING SAN FERNANDO CHRISTMAS PARADE 2026 (TABLED FROM THE JUNE 8, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING)
This item was agendized by Councilmember Patty Lopez.
City Council consideration and direction to staff regarding the designation of EMPRENDE as the official organizing entity and the development of a partnership framework necessary to successfully implement the San Fernando Christmas Parade 2026. 21) DISCUSSION REGARDING OFFICE 133 COUNCILMEMBER WORKSPACE IMPROVEMENTS (TABLED FROM THE JUNE 8, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING)
This item was agendized by Councilmember Patty Lopez.
City Council discussion to direct staff to provide essential office appliances, including a microwave, coffee maker, and refrigerator, in Office 133 to support Councilmembers and improve the functionality of the office as a workspace and meeting area.
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22) DISCUSSION REGARDING CITY EVENT PERMITTING AND FACILITY RESERVATION PROCESS (TABLED FROM THE JUNE 8, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING)
This item was agendized by Councilmember Patty Lopez.
City Council discussion to direct staff to establish a clear and efficient process for event applications and facility reservations. The process should include a defined timeline for acknowledging receipt of applications, confirming facility availability, reviewing requests in a timely manner, and providing applicants with approval or denial decisions within a specified timeframe. Staff responsibilities and points of contact should also be clearly identified to ensure consistent communication and customer service.
23) DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES AND
INITIATIVES
This item was agendized by Mayor Joel Fajardo.
City Council to provide direction to staff.
24) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO PLACE AREA B RESOLUTION AND RELATED
INFORMATION ONLINE
This item was agendized by Mayor Joel Fajardo.
City Council discussion to direct the City Manager to post the Area B resolution and related information on the City’s website and social media, or provide alternative direction.
STAFF COMMUNICATION INCLUDING COMMISSION UPDATES
GENERAL CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND LIAISON UPDATES ADJOURNMENT The meeting will adjourn to the Regular Meeting of July 6, 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.