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
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 PM
OPEN SESSION - 6:00 PM
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 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.
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.
SAN FERNANDO CITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting Notice and Agenda – June 29, 2026
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.
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 (CLOSED SESSION)
TELECONFERENCING REQUESTS/DISCLOSURE (CLOSED SESSION)
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 – PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title of Employee: City Attorney
B) CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1) – CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION:
Case Name: Michael Delgado v City of San Fernando
WC Case No.: ADJ18106753
Claim No.: 22-161168
RECONVENE FROM SPECIAL MEETING AND REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
SAN FERNANDO CITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting Notice and Agenda – June 29, 2026
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 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 - SPECIAL 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.
SAN FERNANDO CITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting Notice and Agenda – June 29, 2026
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by City Clerk Julia Fritz
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL 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.
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. April 6, 2026 Special & Regular CC Meeting d. May 12, 2026 Special CC Meeting b. April 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC Meeting e. May 18, 2026 Special & Regular CC Meeting c. May 4, 2026 Special & Regular CC Meeting f. May 26, 2026 Special CC Meeting
SAN FERNANDO CITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting Notice and Agenda – June 29, 2026
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2) A CONTINUED 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.
OR
d. Continue the Public Hearing to a date certain by or before July 20, 2026; and e. Approve and adopt a proposed Budget Resolution No. 8468, which continues the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget pending final approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget by or before July 20, 2026.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
3) 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.
4) 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, and potential partners for event administration.
SAN FERNANDO CITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting Notice and Agenda – June 29, 2026
5) 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. Adopt Resolution No. 8421 approving updates to the City Council Procedural Manual; and b. Provide staff with direction, as applicable.
6) DISCUSSION REGARDING SAN FERNANDO CHRISTMAS PARADE 2026 (TABLED FROM THE JUNE 15, 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. 7) DISCUSSION REGARDING OFFICE 133 COUNCILMEMBER WORKSPACE IMPROVEMENTS (TABLED FROM THE JUNE 15, 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. 8) DISCUSSION REGARDING CITY EVENT PERMITTING AND FACILITY RESERVATION PROCESS (TABLED FROM THE JUNE 15, 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.
9) 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.
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Special Meeting Notice and Agenda – June 29, 2026
10) CONTINUED 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.
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.