Staff Contact Kanika Kith, City Manager
MAYOR VICTORIA GARCIA
VICE MAYOR PATTY LOPEZ
COUNCILMEMBER MARY MENDOZA
COUNCILMEMBER MARY SOLORIO
COUNCILMEMBER SEAN M. RIVAS
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING – 5:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 PM
MONDAY, JULY 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.
SAN FERNANDO CITY COUNCIL
Special and Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda – July 20, 2026
CALL-IN TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT LIVE DURING THE SPECIAL MEETING Members of the public may call-in at the start of the special 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
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)(1) - EXISTING
LITIGATION
Case Name: Rene Lupercio vs City of San Fernando
Case No.: 2:24-cv-06321-CBM-JPR
B) CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1) – EXISTING
LITIGATION
Case Name: Raul Barahona vs City of San Fernando
Case No.: ADJ17283123
C) CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1) - EXISTING
LITIGATION
Case Name: Brand Estates, LLC v. City Of San Fernando
LACSC Case No.: 25STCP02636
SAN FERNANDO CITY COUNCIL
Special and Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda – July 20, 2026
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 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, until it is your turn to speak and limited to three minutes.
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M.
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
SAN FERNANDO CITY COUNCIL
Special and Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda – July 20, 2026
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
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. June 8, 2026 Special CC Mtg b. June 15, 2026 Special & Regular Mtg 2) CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WARRANT REGISTER Recommend that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-072 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 Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City Projects and City Council Priorities, and provide direction, as appropriate.
SAN FERNANDO CITY COUNCIL
Special and Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda – July 20, 2026
4) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE RELEASE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT COLLECTION SERVICES
Recommend that the City Council approve the release of a Request for Proposals for Solid Waste Management Collection Services to solicit proposals from qualified firms to provide garbage, recyclable material, and organic waste collection services for the City. 5) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A NON-EXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH IMPACT
TENNIS INITIATIVE FOR TENNIS PROGRAMMING AT PIONEER PARK Recommend that the City Council:
a. Approve a Non-Exclusive License Agreement with Impact Tennis Initiative (Contract No. 2543) for tennis programming at Pioneer Park; and
b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive edits and execute the agreement.
6) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A NON-EXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH SAN
FERNANDO NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE FOR THE USE OF BASEBALL FIELDS AND CONCESSION
STAND FOR YOUTH BASEBALL PROGRAMMING AT PIONEER PARK
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Approve a Non-Exclusive License Agreement with San Fernando National Little League (Contract 2544) for the Use of Baseball Fields and Concession Stand for Youth Baseball Programming at Pioneer Park; and
b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive edits and execute the agreement.
7) CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/CITY TREASURER, SENIOR ACCOUNTANT, OR DESIGNEE TO
INVEST SURPLUS FUNDS
Recommend that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8471 authorizing the Director of Administrative Services/City Treasurer, Senior Accountant or designee to invest surplus funds. 8) CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ANNUAL INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Recommend that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8472 approving the annual Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
9) CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT UNITED STATES OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS’ BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FISCAL YEAR 2025 PATRICK LEAHY BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP
PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS TO REIMBURSE FIFTY PERCENT OF THE COST OF BALLISTIC VESTS FOR POLICE OFFICERS; AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AMEND FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
ADOPTED BUDGET
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Special and Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda – July 20, 2026
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Accept the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance Fiscal Year 2025 Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program grant funds in the amount of $16,611.15 to reimburse 50% of the cost for ballistic vests purchased for Police Department sworn and reserve personnel;
b. Adopt Resolution No. 8470 amending the budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to appropriate the grant revenues and expenditures; and
c. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all related documents.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
10) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH EMPRENDE TO PRODUCE A CHRISTMAS PARADE IN COORDINATION WITH THE CITY’S
ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING EVENT AND TO REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR RELATED PARADE
EXPENSES
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with EMPRENDE (Contract No. 2545) to produce a Christmas Parade in coordination with the City’s Annual Tree Lighting Event, and to reimburse the City for all expenses related to the parade up to $37,718; b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive changes and execute the agreement; and
c. Provide staff direction regarding the sponsorship solicitation. 11) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE SCHEDULE, LOCATION, AND APPOINT CITY
COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES FOR FUTURE PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA B
DISTRICT OUTREACH MEETINGS
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Discuss and approve updated schedule, locations, and appoint City Council representatives for future Parking and Business Improvement Area B District outreach meetings; and b. Provide staff direction, as applicable.
12) RECEIVE AND FILE A PRESENTATION ON THE SAN FERNANDO POLICE DEPARTMENT’S
THREE-YEAR ORGANIZATIONAL ACTION PLAN
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Receive and file a presentation on the San Fernando Police Department’s Three-Year Organizational Action Plan; and
b. Provide direction, as necessary.
SAN FERNANDO CITY COUNCIL
Special and Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda – July 20, 2026
13) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND
ENGAGEMENT PLAN TO REIMAGINE THE CESAR CHAVEZ MEMORIAL SITE Recommend that the City Council:
a. Approve the Community Outreach and Engagement Plan to conduct community engagement efforts for reimagination of the César Chávez Memorial Site; and b. Provide direction, as applicable.
14) DISCUSSION REGARDING OFFICE 133 COUNCILMEMBER WORKSPACE IMPROVEMENTS (TABLED FROM THE JUNE 29, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING)
This item was agendized by Vice Mayor 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. 15) DISCUSSION REGARDING CITY EVENT PERMITTING AND FACILITY RESERVATION PROCESS (TABLED FROM THE JUNE 29, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING)
This item was agendized by Vice Mayor 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.
16) DISCUSSION ON RECENT IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY AND COMMUNITY
SUPPORT FOR IMMIGRANT FAMILIES
This item was agendized by Vice Mayor Patty Lopez.
City Council discussion to receive a report from City staff regarding available community resources and current coordination efforts; discuss potential City initiatives to assist impacted families; identify opportunities for collaboration with community based organizations and legal service providers; and provide direction to staff on any appropriate follow up actions, outreach efforts, or future reports for City Council consideration.
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17) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION AND
CLEANUP OF THE BANK OF AMERICA PARKING LOT BUSINESS AREA This item was agendized by Vice Mayor Patty Lopez.
City Council discussion to provide direction to staff to launch a series of community cleanup initiatives in our commercial mall. By working together with local businesses, residents, volunteers, and community organizations, we can improve cleanliness, public health, safety, and the overall appearance of our business corridors while fostering community pride and revitalization.
18) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COMPLIANCE AND
COMMUNITY SAFETY REPORT
This item was agendized by Vice Mayor Patty Lopez.
City Council discussion to provide direction to staff to prepare and present a comprehensive report on hazardous materials facilities operating within the City of San Fernando, including regulatory oversight, inspection schedules, compliance status, emergency response protocols, and recommendations to enhance public safety and community awareness.
STAFF COMMUNICATION INCLUDING COMMISSION UPDATES
GENERAL CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND LIAISON UPDATES
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting will adjourn to its next regular meeting on August 3, 2026.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing regular meeting 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.