Staff Contact Kanika Kith, City Manager
MAYOR VICTORIA GARCIA
VICE MAYOR PATTY LOPEZ
COUNCILMEMBER MARY MENDOZA
COUNCILMEMBER MARY SOLORIO
COUNCILMEMBER SEAN M. RIVAS
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CITY OF SAN FERNANDO
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING – 5:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 PM
MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
117 MACNEIL STREET
SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340
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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.
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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: City of San Fernando v. Ortiz Enterprises et al Case No.: LASC Case No. 26STCV09693
B) 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
C) CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (D)(4) - INITIATION OF
LITIGATION
One (1) matter
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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
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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 AND UPDATE FROM METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT BOARD CHAIR ADAN ORTEGA
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. July 27, 2026 Special CC Mtg
2) CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WARRANT REGISTER Recommend that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-081 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 Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City Projects and City Council Priorities, and provide direction, as appropriate. 4) RECEIVE AND FILE COST ANALYSIS AND FUNDING OPTIONS FOR IMPORTING METROPOLITAN
WATER DISTRICT WATER
Recommend that the City Council receive and file a cost analysis and funding options for importing Metropolitan Water District Water.
5) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A GRANT AGREEMENT ACCEPTING CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY
PATROL CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION
APPROPRIATING THE GRANT FUNDS
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Approve a Grant Agreement with the California Highway Patrol (Contract No. 2553) accepting Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program funds in the amount of $188,355.56 for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, to support Driving Under the Influence and drug-impaired driving enforcement through sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols, officer training, public education, and the purchase of related enforcement equipment and supplies;
b. Adopt Resolution No. 8473 amending the budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to appropriate the grant revenues and expenses; and
c. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive changes and execute all related documents.
6) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE RELEASE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONAL
PLANNING, ENVIRONMENTAL, ARCHITECTURAL, AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
PROPOSED COMMUNITY RESILIENCY CENTERS
Recommend that the City Council approve the release of a Request for Proposals for Professional Planning, Environmental, Architectural, and Engineering Services for Proposed Community Resiliency Centers.
7) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A FIRST AMENDMENT EXTENDING THE CONTRACT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES HEALTHY EARLY HEAD START
PROGRAM TO PROVIDE SUPPORT IN SCHOOL READINESS AND QUALITY SERVICES Recommend that the City Council:
a. Approve a first amendment extending the Contract Services Agreement with University of California Los Angeles Health Early Head Start Program (Contract No. 2408(a)) to August 4, 2029, to provide individualized support in school readiness, health, resources, and quality services for infant, toddlers, pregnant women, and their families, free of costs to San Fernando residents and other participants; and
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b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive changes and execute all related documents.
8) CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 SALARY PLAN
AMENDING THE SALARY RANGE FOR POLICE OFFICER, POLICE CADET, AND POLICE RESERVE
OFFICER POSITIONS
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 8477 amending portions of the Resolution No. 8462, amending the salary plan and range for Police Officer, Police Cadet, and Police Reserve Officer positions; and
b. Authorize the City Manager to make non-substantive corrections and execute all related documents.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
9) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS APPROVING CONTRACTS FOR ACTING AND INTERIM POLICE CHIEF APPOINTMENTS; AND APPROVE RELEASE OF A REQUEST
FOR PROPOSALS FOR EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE POLICE
CHIEF POSITION
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 8474 ratifying contract for appointment of John Perez as Acting Police Chief (Contract No. 2556);
b. Adopt Resolution No. 8475 approving contract for appointment of Anthony Miranda as Interim Police Chief (Contract No. 2557);
c. Approve Release of a Request for Proposals for Executive Recruitment Professional Services for Police Chief Position; and
d. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive changes and execute all related documents.
10) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING CONCEPT DESIGN OPTIONS FOR THE
DOWNTOWN TRASH ENCLOSURES IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Review concept designs for the Downtown Trash Enclosures Improvement Project; b. Select a desired Concept Design Option Cost Estimate, options “A” – “N”; and c. Direct staff to proceed with final design of new trash enclosures.
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11) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE COUNCILMEMBER LIAISON AND AD HOC
COMMITTEE LISTS, RECEIVE CITY COMMISSION UPDATES AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE CITY’S DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE DELEGATE TO THE INDEPENDENT CITIES
FINANCE AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Review and approve updates to the Councilmember Liaison and Ad Hoc Committee List Assignments, and receive City Commission updates;
b. Create a new Cesar Chavez Memorial Site Redesign Ad Hoc Committee and appoint two Councilmembers to serve on the committee; and
c. Adopt Resolution No. 8476 appointing the City’s delegate and alternate delegate to the Independent Cities Finance Authority Governing Board.
12) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO APPOINT REPRESENTATIVES TO SERVE AS
COMMISSIONERS TO THE EDUCATION, PLANNING AND PRESERVATION, AND
TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSIONS
This item was agendized by Councilmember Sean M. Rivas.
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Approve Angel Zobel-Rodriguez be appointed as my representative to the Education Commission;
b. Approve Nicole Mohr be appointed as my representative to the Planning and Preservation Commission; and
c. Approve Michelle Vergara be appointed as my representative to the Transportation and Public Safety Commission.
13) RECEIVE AND FILE A PRESENTATION BY WHITEMAN AIRPORT COALITION This item was agendized by Vice Mayor Patty Lopez
City Council to receive and file the presentation from Vista Aviation Inc. 14) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING BROADWAY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2026 - CITY CO-SPONSORSHIP REQUEST
This item was agendized by Vice Mayor Patty Lopez.
City Council to approve the City of San Fernando's participation as a co-sponsor of the 2026 Broadway International Film Festival and authorize the use of the City's name and logo as an official co-sponsor in support of this inaugural event, recognizing its cultural, educational, and economic benefits to the community.
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15) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AUGUST 6 AS “EL DÍA DEL SALVADOREÑO”
This item was agendized by Vice Mayor Patty Lopez.
City Council to provide direction to the City Clerk to read the Resolution into the record prior to City Council consideration, and adopt the Resolution recognizing August 6 of each year as "El Dia del Salvadoreno" in the City of San Fernando.
16) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING COORDINATION AND SUPPORT FOR THE
INDEPENDENT CITIES ASSOCIATION PRESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION CEREMONY This item was agendized by Councilmember Mary Solorio.
City Council discussion to provide direction to staff to provide administrative and logistical support, in coordination with the ICA Executive Team, for the planning of the Independent Cities Association Presidential Installation Ceremony.
17) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE SAN FERNANDO POLICE
DEPARTMENT AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER POLICY TO STRENGTHEN DATA PRIVACY
PROTECTIONS AND ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE This item was agendized by Councilmember Mary Solorio.
City Council discussion to provide direction to the City Manager, Chief of Police, and City Attorney to review and amend San Fernando Police Department Policy 427.7 (Releasing ALPR Data) to expressly comply with California Civil Code Sections 1798.90.55(b) and 1798.90.5(f), strengthen data privacy protections, establish clear procedures governing the release of ALPR information, and return the proposed policy amendments to the City Council for consideration. 18) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO REQUEST CITY CO-SPONSORSHIP FOR A BACKPACK
GIVEAWAY
This item was agendized by Councilmember Sean M. Rivas.
City Council discussion to provide direction to staff to Co-Sponsor a Backpack Giveaway Event in an effort to support, event needs of Tables, Canopys, Traffic Cones and staff needs for a 2- hour event window.
19) DISCUSSION REGARDING CREATION OF A PATROL SYSTEM TO ADDRESS PUBLIC WORKS AND
PUBLIC SAFETY ISSUES IN THE CITY
This item was agendized by Mayor Victoria Garcia.
City Council discussion to provide staff direction to create some type of patrol system to address public works and public safety issues in the City.
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20) DISCUSSION REGARDING FLOCK CAMERAS
This item was agendized by Mayor Victoria Garcia.
City Council discussion to provide direction to staff regarding the Flock cameras in San Fernando and whether we should remove them and end our contract with them.
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 17, 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.
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CITY OF SAN FERNANDO
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING – 5:30 P.M
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
117 MACNEIL STREET
SAN FERNANDO, CALIFORNIA 91340
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL – SPECIAL MEETING 5:30 P.M. (CLOSED SESSION) Mayor Victoria Garcia called the Special Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Present:
Council: Mayor Victoria Garcia, Vice Mayor Patty Lopez, and Councilmembers Mary Mendoza, Mary Solorio and Sean M. Rivas
Staff: City Manager Kanika Kith and City Attorney Richard Padilla
Absent: None
TELECONFERENCING REQUEST None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Rivas, seconded by Councilmember Vice Mayor Lopez to approve the agenda as presented. The motion carried, by the following vote:
ROLL CALL
AYES: Rivas, Mendoza, Lopez, Garcia - 4
NAYES: Solorio - 1
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Margarita Cervacio, spoke regarding opposition to the Brand Estates development at 833 N.
Brand Boulevard and submitted correspondence from five (5) individuals pertaining to the same.
Efren Lombera, spoke regarding opposition to the Brand Estates development at 833. No. Brand Boulevard.
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MINUTES – Special Meeting July 27, 2026
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION (5:43 P.M.)
By consensus, Councilmembers recessed to Closed Session.
A) 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
RECONVENED FROM SPECIAL MEETING AND REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Padilla noted an update was provided by Special Legal Counsel Corin Kahn, Deputy City Attorney Lloyd Pilchen and City Attorney Padilla and noted no reportable action as a result of the Closed Session meeting.
ADJOURNMENT 7:20 pm
The meeting adjourned to the regular meeting of August 3, 2026.
I do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and
correct copy of the minutes of the July 27, 2026, Special meeting and approved by the San Fernando City
Council at the meeting of ________________.
_________________________________________
Julia Fritz, CMC
City Clerk
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AGENDA REPORT
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1200 WWW.SANFERNANDO.GOV REVIEW: ☒ City Clerk ☒ Director of Admin. Services ☒ City Manager To: Mayor Victoria Garcia and Councilmembers
From: Kanika Kith, City Manager
By: Erica D. Melton, Director of Administrative Services
Date: August 3, 2026
Subject: Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Approving the Warrant Register RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-081 (Attachment “A”) approving the Warrant Register.
BACKGROUND:
For each City Council meeting the Finance Division prepares a Warrant Register for City Council approval. The Register includes all recommended payments for the City. Checks, other than special checks, generally are not released until after the City Council approves the Register. The exceptions are for early releases to avoid penalties and interest, excessive delays and in all other circumstances favorable to the City to do so. Special checks are those payments required to be issued between Council meetings such as insurance premiums and tax deposits. Staff reviews requests for expenditures for budgetary approval and then prepares a Warrant Register for City Council approval and or ratification. Items such as payroll withholding tax deposits do not require budget approval.
The Director of Administrative Services/City Treasurer hereby certifies that all requests for expenditures have been signed by the department head, or designee, receiving the merchandise or services thereby stating that the items or services have been received and that the resulting expenditure is appropriate. The Director of Administrative Services/City Treasurer hereby certifies that each warrant has been reviewed for completeness and that sufficient funds are available for payment of the warrant register.
ATTACHMENT:
A. Resolution No. 26-081, including:
Exhibit A: Payment Demands/Voucher List
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ATTACHMENT “A”
RESOLUTION NO. 26-081
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO,
CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND APPROVING FOR PAYMENT DEMANDS
PRESENTED ON DEMAND / WARRANT REGISTER NO. 26-081
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, FIND, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the Payment Demand/Voucher List (EXHIBIT “A”) as presented, having been duly audited, for completeness, are hereby allowed and approved for payment in the amounts as shown to designated payees and charged to the appropriate funds as indicated.
2. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and deliver it to the City Treasurer.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of August, 2026.
Victoria Garcia, Mayor of the City of
San Fernando, California
ATTEST:
Julia Fritz, City Clerk
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RES. NO. 26-081
2 CERTIFICATION
I, City Clerk of the City of San Fernando, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy of Resolution No. 26-081, which was regularly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of San Fernando, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of August, 2026, by the following vote of the City Council:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have here unto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Fernando, California, this ______ day of August, 2026.
Julia Fritz, City Clerk
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AGENDA REPORT
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1202 WWW.SANFERNANDO.GOV REVIEW: ☒ Deputy City Clerk/Management Analyst ☒ Assistant to the City Manager To: Mayor Victoria Garcia and Councilmembers
From: Kanika Kith, City Manager
Date: August 3, 2026
Subject: Receive and File Status Updates for City Projects and City Council Priorities RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the status report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 City Projects and City Council Priorities, and provide direction, as appropriate.
ANALYSIS:
This report is meant to provide City Council and the community with regular status updates and major City efforts, including, but not limited to, FY 2026-2027 approved enhancements, capital improvement projects, and City Council priorities. Changes to each project since the last meeting have been tracked and are shown in red. Attachment “C” shows City contracts that are approaching the end of the term. Attachment “E” provides a summary of 2025 Legislative Advocacy & Funding Request Letters.
COMPLETED PROJECTS:
City Manager’s Office & City Clerk’s Office. Date Completed Title: Records Retention Policy Update January 2025
Title: Virtual San Fernando – Website Redesign & My San Fernando App February 2026 Title: Amend City Commission Ordinance April 2026
Community Development Department. Date Completed
Title: CDBG Neighborhood Cleanup Program June 2025
Title: New Position – Planning Manager March 2025
Title: Mixed Use and Specific Plan Overlay Districts March 11, 2025 Title: Graffiti Program (with Public Works and Police Department) February 18, 2025 Title: Homeless Action Plan Implementation and Management March 2025 Title: Zoning Code Reorganization May 5, 2025
Title: Landscape Ordinance May 5, 2025
Title: Outdoor Dining Ordinance May 5, 2025
Title: Climate Action Resilience Plan (CARP) & General Plan Updates April 6, 2026 Title: CDGB Neighborhood Cleanup Program June 13, 2026
SCAG REAP Housing Implementation Grant June 30, 2026
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COMPLETED PROJECTS CONTINUED:
Finance. Date Completed
Title: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Allocations February 18, 2025 Title: Online Bill Payment System (Paymentus) February 2025 Title: Microsoft 365 (M365) Upgrade December 2025
Police Department. Date Completed
Title: Police Department Overtime February 2025
Title: Law Enforcement Technology Improvements –
Handheld Ticket Writers April 8, 2025
eSubpoena May 19, 2025
Title: Mental Health Clinician Program September 29, 2025 Cameras/ Access Control Project May 2025
UASI EOC 2023 December 2025
Public Works Department. Date Completed
Title: Civic Center Beautification (Painting) Project January 2025 Title: Position Reclassification: Convert Four (4) Part-Time Maintenance Workers to Two (2) Full-Time Maintenance
Workers for Graffiti and Tree Maintenance October 31, 2024 Title: Street Resurfacing Project – Phase 3 November 2024 Title: Curb Painting, Street Striping, and Street Markings Spring 2025 Title: Pioneer Park Playground Renovation Project January 23, 2025 Title: Urban Forest Management Plan March 31, 2025
Title: Phase 1: Fog Seal Coating Public Parking Lots September 15, 2025 Title: Well 2A Refurbishment Project December 14, 2025
Title: Bus Shelter Rehabilitation Project January 5, 2026 Title: Residential Water Service Shut Off Policy January 1, 2026 Title: Outdoor Dining in Public ROW February 17, 2026
Title: Crosswalk Safety at Bike Path February 25, 2026
Title: Implementation of California Daylighting Law (AB 413) February 25, 2026 Title: Las Palmas HVAC Project March 2026
Title: School Zone Signage Safety Enhancement Initiative March 2026 Title: City Facility Condition Assessment Report June 2026 Title: City Owned Right-of-Way Beautification June 2026 Recreation & Community Services. Date Completed
Title: Afterschool Teen Program October 7, 2024
Title: Park Opportunity Plan October 7, 2024
Title: San Fernando 115 Birthday Celebration Discussion March 2026 August 3, 2026 Special & Regular Mtg Page 36 of 294
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Active Projects
Project Title Description Status / Completed
Actions
Next City
Council Action
Tentative
Completion
Date
Staff Project Lead
City Manager’s Office
1. Opportunity Sites
Analysis (Formerly
Downtown Master Plan)
Approved FY 22-23
budget to develop a
DTMP with robust
community outreach.
Guides future actions
for revitalization of
Downtown San
Fernando. Budget:
$297,675.
• 12-2023 to 3-2024:
Multimodal Survey
• 3-11-2024: Ad Hoc
Mtg #1
• 4-11-2024: CAC Mtg
#1
• 4-27-2024: Outreach
“Walkshop”
• 4-2024 to 5-2024:
Online Survey
• 7-2024: Existing
Conditions Analysis
• 9-16-2024: Phase 1
Findings to Council +
PPC
• Contract extended to
Dec 2025
• 6-11-2025: Ad Hoc
Mtg #2
December 2026 Kanika Kith/
Ron Garcia
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Actions
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Council Action
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Completion
Date
Staff Project Lead
• 11-17-2025: Council
approved Option 1 –
Opportunity Site
Analysis
• Opportunity Sites
Analysis Kick Off
Meeting January
2026
2. East San Fernando Valley
Light Rail Transit Project
Metro project to build
light rail line in two
phases:
Phase 1 – 6.7 miles
along Van Nuys Blvd
with 11 stations.
Phase 2 – 2.5 miles
from Pacoima to
Sylmar/San Fernando
Metrolink. Funded by
Measure R & M.
• 2017-2020: City
comments on Draft
EIR
• 12-2010: Metro
Board certified Final
EIR with
safety/design
conditions
• 4-2022 to 9-2022:
Grade Crossing
Analysis
• 1-2024 to summer
2024: Supplemental
Phase 2 studies
• Status updates to
Council (2020, 2022,
2025)
Staff will return to
Council with a
third-party funding
agreement related
to the rail crossing
safety
improvement
project once
Metro has
documentation
ready.
Phase 1 – 2031;
Phase 2 – TBD
Will Pettener
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Actions
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Council Action
Tentative
Completion
Date
Staff Project Lead
• 6-2025: CPUC Sec.
130 safety funding
discussions
• 6-25-2025: Multiagency safety
improvements
discussion
• 7-7-2025: Public
outreach results
presented
• 9-18-2025: Council
approved conditional
support for Scenario
2 • 12-4-25: Metro Board
of Director’s
approved planning
work on Scenario 2,
including early action
safety improvements
on rail crossings in
the City.
• 4-23-26: Metro’s
Board of Directors
approved design and
environmental
review for early
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Actions
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Council Action
Tentative
Completion
Date
Staff Project Lead
action safety
improvements at all
at-grade crossings in
the City and two
nearby crossings in
the City of LA. The
scope of work was
approved at a value
of $10,701,189.
• 5-28-26 and 7-2-26:
Staff met with Metro
to discuss third-party
funding agreement.
3. CDBG Small Business
Assistance Grant
Program (SBAP)
Provides grants to
businesses/property
owners for storefront
improvements
(signage, paint, antigraffiti, landscaping,
etc.). Total funding:
$137,861.
• 3-5-25: Application
period was opened
to the public.
Application period
was extended to
April 20, 2026.
• 4-9-26: Staff hosted a
SBAP workshop
where 11 prospective
businesses attended
to learn more about
the application
process.
Staff will bring
forward updated
programming
guidelines for
Council
consideration in
August 2026.
June 2026 for FY
25-26; FY 26-27
is estimated to
be completed by
February 2027.
Will Pettener/Ron
Garcia
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Actions
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Council Action
Tentative
Completion
Date
Staff Project Lead
• 4-20-26: 39
applications were
received for the
grant.
• 5-12-26: A review
panel met to
evaluate and select
19 tentative
grantees.
• June and July 2026:
Staff completed
agreements with 16
businesses and
issued checks.
4. Partnership with
Asociación de
Jaliscienses Unidos en
Acción (AJUA)
Partnership with
AJUA to provide
services to the
immigrant
community.
• 9-3-25: Staff met
with AJUA
representatives to
discuss scope of
services and future
events.
• 10-6-25: City Council
approved MOU with
AJUA.
• AJUA will started on
11-17-25 at BCRC.
• Ongoing monthly
dates have been
None Ongoing Cristina Moreno
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Completion
Date
Staff Project Lead
scheduled for Q1
2026.
5. Strategic Plan
Development
A new plan will be
developed to replace
the current plan set
to expire in 2026.
• City Council
approved agreement
with Baker Tilly on
12-1-25 for Strategic
Planning Consulting
services.
• 1-23-26: staff met
with Baker Tilly to
develop a roadmap
and determine next
steps for outreach.
• In February 2026,
Baker completed
phase 1 of their
engagement process
by interviewing City
Council, Department
Heads, and
facilitating a citywide
staff survey
• 3-3-26: Executive
Staff took part in a
workshop with Baker
Tilly
A draft of the
Implementation
Action Plan (IAP) is
scheduled to
return to Council
for consideration
in August 2026.
Strategic Plan
has been
completed. The
IAP has an
anticipated
completion date
of August 17,
2026.
Will Pettener
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Actions
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Council Action
Tentative
Completion
Date
Staff Project Lead
• 3-23-26: a City
Council Strategic Plan
workshop was held
at Las Palmas Park.
• On 4-6-26, a
community survey
was posted on the
City’s website.
• On 4-8-26 and 4-15-
26, Baker hosted
community
workshops for the
public to provide
feedback on the
process.
• 5-18-26: City Council
approved the
proposed strategic
plan.
• June and July 2026:
Staff held weekly
meetings with Baker
Tilly to develop an
Implementation
Action Plan
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Date
Staff Project Lead
6. 2026 Holiday Parade A proposed San
Fernando Holiday
Parade to celebrate
the season.
• Staff is currently
evaluating the
potential costs of
hosting a parade in
the City of San
Fernando and/or the
possibility of
collaborations to
upset costs. Next
Meeting with
Emprende
Organization is on
February 12, 2026.
• 6-29-26 – City Council
approved a City
Christmas Parade.
Council directed Staff
to prepare an MOU
with Emprende
• 7-20-26 – City Council
approved the MOU
with Emprende to
produce the a City
Christmas Parade
with two updates –
City will only post
event flyer and not
Consideration to
approve MOU with
Emprende.
December 5,
2026
Linden Johnson
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Actions
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Date
Staff Project Lead
sponsorship
information.The
second update is to
get sponsorship and
participant updates
in Project updates.
The City Council also
requested a small
discount be offered
to business, nonprofits and residents
in the City.
City Clerk’s Office
1. Amend City Recognition
Requests
Policy/Procedure
Expands the City’s
Recognition Requests
Policy/Procedure to
include clear
descriptions and
guidelines for
Council-issued
recognitions
(Resolutions,
Proclamations,
Certificates, official
acknowledgments)
• May 2025 – Council
adopted revised
Recognition Requests
Policy/Procedure
(replacing Awards
Program).
• 8-4-25: Council
directed staff to
return with revisions
to add guidelines for
Resolutions,
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honoring
contributions,
achievements, or
service to the
community.
Proclamations, and
recognitions.
• 9-2-25: Council
directed staff to
return with options
to add Certificate of
Commendation,
potential Resolution
adoption, and
enhanced certificate
design options.
2. Quarterly Special City
Council Meeting
Celebration Event
Host Quarterly
Celebration Meetings
to acknowledge
Community
members, businesses
and organizations for
their contribution to
the community.
• Pre-Planning for Next
Celebration Event
Scheduled for:
January 26, 2026
• Pre-Planning for 2nd
quarterly Celebration
Event for:
July 27, 2026
• On 1-5-2026, Staff
was directed to
reschedule the
January and July
2026 Celebration
Events to February
and August.
October 2026
Consideration on
next Council
approved SemiAnnual
Celebration
Meeting Date.
Next Scheduled
Celebration
Event:
August 24, 2026
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1. Community Preservation
– Commercial Property
Education Program
Education &
maintenance program
to support
beautification of
commercial corridors.
Officers work directly
with business
community.
• 9-19-24: Presented to
Council
• 3-26-25: Postcards
distributed
• 3-30-25 & 5-7-25:
Workshops
• 5-12-25: Walking
inspections began
• 7-28-25: 22
businesses
recognized
• 10 -27- 2025: 19
businesses
recognized
• February 2026: 55 to
be recognized
• 1-20-26: Walking
inspections will
resume
None at this time FY 2026–2027
(Ongoing)
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1. Carlisle Green Alley
Reconstruction Project
Revitalizes alley with
200+ trees, bioswales,
permeable surfaces,
lighting, and
bike/pedestrian path.
• PSA with TreePeople
approved Sep 3, 2024
• PSA with Craftwater
approved Jan 6, 2025
• Tentative design/
construction timeline
set (2025–2026)
• Craftwater submitted
60% plans, staff is
currently reviewing
them.
• Craftwater has
received Second
Amendment to
contract and is now
able to proceed with
rest of survey work at
Las Palmas Park, on
April 4, 2026
None at this time Dec 2026 Patsy Orozco
2. Calles Verdes Project
Phase 2
Workman Drainage
Improvement/
Infiltration Project
• Received feasibility
study from CWE -
Aug 6, 2025
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• Selection of projects
by awarding agency
in Spring 2026
• Agreement with
grant agency to be
scheduled for
upcoming council
meeting
3. Las Palmas Park
Revitalization Project
Multi-field and facility
renovations, splash
pad, ADA playground,
lighting, exercise
equipment.
• Phase II construction
cost estimate
completed for RPOSD
Grant application
• Phase I and Phase II
of project presented
at Parks, Wellness,
and Recreation
Meeting on 9/11/25
• Scope modifications
presented and
approved at 2/17/26
City Council Meeting
• Staff presenting
scope modifications
to granting agency
for final approval
None at this time June 2027 Patsy Orozco /
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4. Pacoima Wash
Connectivity Project (aka
Cindy Montañez Natural
Park Improvements)
$7.5M Caltrans grant
for Pacoima Wash
Path extension,
lighting, restrooms,
landscaping, and
permanent memorial
sign.
• On March 14, 2026,
the City held the first
Community Outreach
Workshop at Cindy
Montañez Natural
Park.
On May 18, 2026.
Kimley-Horn
presented project
concept to City
Council.
On May 30, 2026, the
City held the last
public outreach
event at Foodzilla.
On August 3, 2026,
Kimley-Horn will
present final concept
to City Council.
On October 5, 2026,
Kimley-Horn will
present final concept
design to City Council
10/5/26 June 2027 Patsy Orozco /
Willdan
5. San Fernando Mission
Trail Restoration Project
(Phase I–III)
Restores bike path
lighting with
LED/solar tech, smart
controls, and
• Scope includes
assessment, design,
implementation, and
None at this time TBD Patsy Orozco /
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sustainability
features.
maintenance
planning
• Project pending
funding availability.
6. HSIP Traffic Signal
Modification Project
Upgrades signals at 9
intersections with
poles, pedestrian
heads, controllers,
signage, and striping.
• Project closeout
underway
Construction
acceptance –
September 2026
September 2026 Manuel Fabian /
Willdan
7. Citywide Traffic Signal
Synchronization Project
Synchronizes signals
at 13 intersections
with new GPS units,
controllers, and
timing charts.
• Construction started
on December 1,
2025.
• Contractor is working
on the installation of
GPS units and
completion of “punch
lists” items
Project acceptance
– September 2026
July 2026 Manuel Fabian /
Willdan
8. Citywide Signage
Upgrades
Citywide replacement
of 3,100+ signs
(wayfinding,
regulatory, trolley).
• Phase I
(wayfinding/trolley
signs) complete
• Phase II starts FY
2025–26
• Staff has commenced
ordering signs for
Phase II . Signs
None at this time Phase I
completed
March 2026
Phase 2 pending
available
funding.
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include school zone
signs, parking
restriction signs for
recently painted
curbs and other
signage to address
recent safety
concerns
• Signs received. Public
Works to schedule
installation of signs
• Staff began installing
signs around San
Fernando Middle
School and
O’Melveny
Elementary School.
School areas
completed.
• Additional signs
ordered. Waiting for
the sign delivery to
start phase II. Phase
II finished 4-1-2026.
New sign to be
ordered 4-1-2026.
Quotes were
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received for the
missing city street
signs. Will order signs
on 4/29/2026. Signs
were ordered. 75%
finished. 2/12/2026.
9. Pacoima Wash Bikeway
Project
1.34-mile Class I
bikeway with bridge,
bioswales, lighting,
and safety features.
• Construction 99%
complete
• Additional
bollards/curbs/
striping to address
vandalism
• Contractor working
on final punchlist
items
Notice of
Completion –
Winter2026
Winter 2026 Patsy Orozco
10. Residential Permit
Parking (RPP) Program
Updates to
residential/commerci
al parking policies,
smart meters, data
collection, and
enforcement
guidelines.
• Data collection and
engagement
completed
• 400+ survey
responses received
• Code amendments
split for Council
review Sep 2, 2025
• Meeting with
Finance, Police and
Administrative
Guidelines will be
presented to
Council – May
2026
Summer 2026 Greg Steigerwald /
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Public Works
Departments
conducted on
November 3, 2025
11. Fixed Route ADA
Sidewalk Improvement
Project
Upgrading damaged
and non-ADA
compliant sidewalks,
drive approaches,
curbs, gutters, and
ramps along key
transit routes
(Truman St., Hubbard
Ave., 7th St., Harding
Ave.).
• Field-check sites
• Prepare cost
estimates
• Prepare project
specifications
• Identify conflicting
utilities
• Identify business
access impacts
• Complete project
specifications,
construction
quantities, and
advertise project for
construction.
Award
construction
contract
(tentatively August
2026)
December 2026 Manuel Fabian /
Willdan
12. Emergency Generator
Installation at Las Palmas
and Recreation Park
Facilities
Installation of
generators to ensure
park cooling centers
remain operational
during
outages/extreme
• Two generators
received and placed
on pads
• Design for
connection to
switching
Approve Notice of
Completion
TBD Rodrigo Mora
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weather. Supports
resilience, emergency
services, and
community safety.
mechanism/ building
in plan check
• Project remains in
plan check;
Engineering
coordinating with
Community
Development to
finalize. Waiting on
Fire Department
approval.
Engineering firm
hired to create the
wiring plans will
submit UL
specifications to the
fire department
again.
• Waiting for Fire
Department approval
1/21/2026. Waiting
for Fire Department
approval. 2-25-2026.
Same wait 4-1-2026.
Waiting on the fire
department and
plans from the
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contractor.
4/28/2026. Plans
were approved by
the fire department,
waiting on our
building department
to approve.
5/12/2026.
• 7/8/2026 Revising
plans to comply with
regulations and
budgeting.
7/20/2026 Revising
plans to comply with
regulations and
budgeting.
13. Recreation Park
Bathroom Renovation
Renovation of existing
restrooms to create
safe, accessible,
sustainable facilities.
• Assessment &
planning underway
• Design criteria and
cost estimates in
progress
Procurement of
contractors next
• Construction to be
phased
To Be Determined To Be
Determined
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• Post-construction
inspection and
feedback planned.
TBD
• Scope of work and
funding TBD waiting
for funding and
approval 2-25-2026.
Same wait 4-1-2026.
• Same wait
4/28/2026. Same
5/12/2026.
• 7/8/2026 Waiting on
funding and
direction. 7/20/2026
Waiting on funding
and direction.
14. Downtown Trash
Enclosures
Renovation of Cityowned trash
enclosures in the Mall
area.
• Community
Engagement Event
was held 10/8/25.
Council discussion
on preliminary
design –
September 2026
Fall 2026 Manuel Fabian /
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15. Sidewalk Condition
Assessment
Citywide assessment
and mitigation plan
for sidewalk hazards.
• Precision Concrete
Cutting awarded
contract
No Council action
required
September2026 Patsy Orozco
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• Sidewalk cuts in Grid
F,G,E and D are
complete.
• Contractor currently
working on sidewalk
cuts in Grid C
16. Project Labor Agreement Evaluation of PLA
benefits, costs, and
legal requirements.
• Conducting research
on scope, costs, legal
compliance
• Preparing report for
Council.
To be scheduled
for Council
consideration
TBD Richard Padilla /
Bonnie Tam
17. City Fleet Replacement &
Heavy Equipment
Program
Replacement and
optimization of City
fleet and heavy
equipment.
• Needs assessment in
progress
• Quinn Company
developing
loader/backhoe
specifications
• PD vehicle rightsizing under review.
Backhoe was
purchased along with
3 new Police vehicles,
and 8 Water Division
trucks were leased.
Operations approved
Recommendations
to be included in
FY 25–26 Budget
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fleet order has been
placed and waiting
for Ford Motor
Company to build.
Waiting on Ford to
build the new
vehicles 4-1-2026.
Waiting for the PO
change order for the
Quinn attachments
per Erica Melton.
5/12/2026. Two new
Operations vehicles
have arrived, waiting
on 11 more.
18. Overhead Mast Arm
Street Name Sign
Replacement Project
Replacement of
outdated/damaged
street name signs.
• Citywide survey
planned
• Design to include
reflective/LED signs
• Coordination with
Caltrans required.
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19. Phase 2: Fog Seal Coating
Public Parking Lots
Additional pavement
treatments and
repairs for 5 lots.
• 4 bids received Sept
4, 2025
• Staff reviewing bids.
Award of Contract
scheduled for
August 3, 2026
June 2027 Manuel Fabian
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• Project scheduled for
FY26/27
20. Recreation Park Field
Rehabilitation
Replacement of failed
sod installation.
• RFP for consultant
under development.
Award of contract
Summer 2026
TBD Manuel
Fabian/Willdan
21. IPS Smart Meter
Installation
Replacement of coin
meters with smart
meters.
• 91 smart meters
installed March 2025
• Noncompliant meters
removed
• Phase 3 financial
analysis underway.
No Council action
required
Ongoing Greg
Steigerwald/Walter
Dominguez (PD)
22. Well 2A Nitrate Water
Treatment Facility
Project
Construction of a new
nitrate removal
treatment facility
capable of reducing
nitrate
concentrations to
levels compliant with
State Water
Resources Control
Board – Division of
Drinking Water
(DDW) standards.
• 9-2-25 - City Council
approval
• Envirogen designing
new 2000 gpm
system and
coordinating with
Civiltec and General
Pump for the new
building design – On
Going
• Well Treatment Plant
design had to be
reduced to 1600 gmp
due to liner installed
reduces diameter of
No Council action
anticipated.
Construction
December 30
2027 – DDW
permit to
operate by
January 2028
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Mendez and
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casing . Staff is
working with Civiltec
and Envirogen to
design treatment
plant, As of June 8th
2026 staff has begun
to receive ION Resin
for new system. Staff
is preparing to
receive equipment
related to the new
treatment plant from
Envirogen and as a
result have to
relocate bins from
Well2 to a new
temporary location in
preparation of
construction
activities.
23. Well 2A Building
Expansion Project
Site improvements
and building upgrades
to house the
treatment process,
improve security, and
• 9-2-25 - City Council
approval for design
drawing
• Civiltec currently
working with
Envirogen and
Council approval
of Plans in Dec
2025; Council
approval for
construction in Jan
2026
March 2026
Staff is
requesting 2
year extension
from Granting
Agency due to
Victor Meza, Alex
Mendez and
Manuel Fabian
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extend the useful life
of the facility.
General Pump for
design of building.
Geotech services
conducted on Week
of Oct 6, 2025
• Staff received notice
of Sovern Immunity
for this project
allowing the City to
control its own set
backs and permitting
• Staff is requesting an
2 year extension
from Granting
Agency to complete
the project-Approved
• Civiltec developing
submittals for long
lead time equipment
MMC panels to get
these going asap.
• NPDES permit fees
are being processed
and – Driveway
expansion is being
requested through
LACity PW. June 8th
long lead times
on equipment
Dec 2027
estimated
completion of
new treatment
plant for Well2A
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2026 CEQA
Documents have
been developed and
are currently under
review
24. Phase 4: Annual Street
Resurfacing Program
Various • Developing Funding
for Annual Street
Resurfacing Program
• Staff will begin
working with
consultant to prepare
bid package
• Bid Package under
review before
publishing
• Project Scheduled for
FY26/27
Bid Release
Authorization to
go to Council on
August 17, 2026
June 2027 Manuel Fabian
25. Graffiti Abatement
Program
Public Works
monitors and
addresses as
situations arise.
Addressed as
reported. Graffiti
continues to be
addressed daily,
additionally
Community
Development, Police
and Public Works
have implemented a
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joint team effort to
combat graffiti. Staff
continue addressing
graffiti and
conducting meetings
on how to improve
the process. 2-25-
2026. Ongoing, over
4000 SQFT has been
removed 4-1-2026.
26. Crosswalk Safety at SF
Middle School
To be included in the
slurry seal project.
• Quotes from LA
County Public Works
and Contractor
received for
discussion. Finished
by LA County Public
Works.
TBD 2026 Bonnie Tam
27. Milkweed Project City Council has
requested the
installation of
additional Milkweed
at City parks,
including Cindy
Montanez Park. The
City will also seek out
opportunities to add
milkweed signage at
• Staff will assess costs
to implement
Council’s request.
• Funding and scope of
work to be
determined.
• Finished phase 1.
1/26/2026 Need
funding for further
First Council
Meeting in January
FY 2026-2027 Public Works
Operations
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the park and create
citywide milkweed
initiatives.
phases. Ongoing,
waiting for direction
and funding. 2-25-
2026. Waiting on
direction. In addition,
a project is in the
planning stages for
the Cindy Montañez
Park project, where
additional milkweed
could be installed
4/1/2026).
• Project will be
included in the Cindy
Montanez project.
7/20/2026 Project
will be included in
the Cindy Montanez
project.
Police Department
1. Police Station Cameras
and Parking Lot Security
Improvement Project
Enhancing Police
Station security with
UASI 2022 grant
funds. Includes new
cameras, upgraded
resolution, modern
• Council approved
contract amendment
with BearCom on
Nov 18, 2024
• Cameras/Access
Control
• Cameras/
Access Control:
No further
action
Parking Lot
Security: Dec
2027
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access control (key
fobs), and parking lot
security
improvements
(controlled access
gate, wrought iron
fence, mesh screen).
Budget: $114,408
(cameras/access
control) and $89,982
(parking lot security).
implementation
began Nov 2024,
completed May 2025
• Staff received 2024
UASI Subaward
Agreement from City
of LA
• Parking Lot Security
project pending draft
of RFP
• Parking Lot
Security: 2024
UASI Subaward
Approved.
• Approve RFP
for parking lot
improvements
2. Police Officer Staffing
Update
City Council approved
$40,000 recurring
budget for Corporal
Program and $15,000
for recruitment
enhancements.
Supports succession
planning and filling
vacancies.
• 30 sworn positions
filled
• 1 in field training
• 4 applicants in
background process
• 1 Officer in the police
academy and
another Officer
awaiting the start of
Module I of the
academy.
• 2nd commander
promoted.
• No additional
Council action
required
Ongoing CJ Chiasson
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Administrative Services Department
1. Enterprise Resource
Planning Software
(Finance System)
The City’s current
financial system, Tyler
Eden, will no longer
be supported
effective March 2027.
Staff is preparing for
transition to a new
system. Phase I goals
include development
of General Ledger –
Financials and data
migration. The FY
2024-2025 Budget
includes $100,000 for
implementation and
$40,000 for ongoing
subscription costs.
• Initial vendor
demonstrations held
in June–July 2024.
• Two vendors invited
for onsite
presentations in
Aug–Sept 2024.
• City Council
approved Tyler
Technologies ERP on
Nov 18, 2024.
• Project kickoff call
held Mar 19, 2025
(timeline, resources,
multi-phase plan
reviewed).
• Test environment
deployed.
• Weekly project
meetings underway.
Additional
hardware needs
(e.g., AP/Payroll
check printer,
check
scanner/receipt
printer, cashiering
drawers, barcode
scanners, etc.) to
be included in FY
2025-2026 Budget.
Implementation
began Apr 2025;
up to 24 months
across 3 phases
(Financials,
Utility Billing,
HR/Payroll) but
was paused due
to staffing
shortages.
Deadline for full
completion by
October 2027.
Art Ziyalov
2. Update on City’s
OPEB/Pension Liabilities
The City provides fulltime employees with
CalPERS pension
benefits and OPEB for
• Staff coordinating
with actuarial
consultant (Foster &
Foster).
OPEB presentation
to Council to be
provided along
with long-range
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certain retirees.
Council requested
informational
presentation on OPEB
actuarial report and
investments from the
City’s financial
advisor.
• Data provided to
consultant for
updated valuation
report (FY ending
June 30, 2025).
• Presentation
provided to City
Council on Feb 21,
2025.
• Appropriation of
$724,340 approved
in FY 2025-2026
Budget to continue
OPEB pre-funding.
financial forecast
(September 2026)
3. Alternative Insurance
Risk Management Pool
Review
City Council direction
provided on
11/10/2025 to review
California Joint
Powers Insurance
Authority (JPIA) as an
alternative to current
Independent Cities
Risk Management
(ICRMA) for any cost
savings.
• Initial contact sent to
California JPIA in
November 2025 for
new public agency
partner criteria, but
no response
received.
• Additional inquiry
sent in Dec. 2025.
• On January 13, 2026,
CJPIA responded to
the City’s inquiry and
• October 2026
– Staff will
return to City
Council with
risk
management
pool options
and associated
costs
October 2026 Sergio Ibarra
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Project Title Description Status / Completed
Actions
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Tentative
Completion
Date
Staff Project Lead
stated that the risk
pool takes a
conservative
approach in
accepting new
members with a
Police Department.
• Additional
information was
requested from CJPIA
on January 23, 2026,
regarding their new
membership
application process
and their ideal risk
loss history for new
members.
• On 2/9/2026 - Staff
met with the CJPIA
Representative to
review their Risk
Management
Programs. CJPIA
provided additional
information
regarding their ideal
risk management
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Date
Staff Project Lead
profile for Cities that
have their own Police
Departments and
looking at a 10 Year
Loss Run. CJPIA Staff
stated they are highly
selective for new
members.
• Additionally, CJPIA
staff will provide
clarification if they
provide insurance for
Cities that have their
own Water Systems.
• Staff followed up
with CJPIA regarding
next steps for
membership
evaluation.
• 05/18/26 – City
Council approved
issuing notice of
intent for withdrawal
to ICRMA
• 05/29/26 – Notice of
Withdrawal Letter
issued to ICRMA for
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Completion
Date
Staff Project Lead
including in June
2026 Meeting
Agenda
• Staff will be
partnering with
Alliant Broker
Services to review
various options for
the City Risk
Management Pool
Insurance needs.
Recreation & Community Services
1. Campana de Libertad
Home Placement
Permanent home for
the 440-pound
bronze and copper
Liberty Bell replica,
donated by Mexican
dignitaries and
unveiled in San
Fernando on
September 16, 2023.
11-2025: Discuss with
Public Works regarding
potential location.
Council directed
Public Works and
Recreation
Department to
look at the
possibility of
housing the Bell at
City Hall.
FY 26-27 Julio C Salcedo
2. City of San Fernando -
FTBMI MOU for Rudy
Ortega Park
Update to existing
Agreement between
the City of San
Fernando and the
Fernandeño Tataviam
12/2025 Internal
meeting held and
direction gotten from
City Manager’s Office on
Working on an all
Tentatively for
June 2026
FY 26-27 Julio C Salcedo
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Date
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Band of Mission
Indians for Rudy
Ortega Sr. Park.
encompassing MOU with
FTBMI and having the
different existing MOUs
as subsections.
3. Cesar Chavez Memorial
MOU with Pueblo Y Salud
Current MOU was
extended on March
2022 to March 2027.
This allows PYS
access, with advance
City approval, to
hosts fundraisers and
educational
programming
benefitting the
upkeep and
maintenance of the
memorial
No scheduled
programming at the
moment.
Tentatively
November 2026.
MOU Expires
March 2027.
Julio C Salcedo
4. Rudy Ortega FTBMI Sign
Project
The installation of
interpretive signage
depicting the Native
people of the region
and highlighting their
cultural importance.
Staff is currently making
sure that an MOU is
secured before looking
into bringing this project
in front of council. There
are long term
maintenance assurances
that need to be
addressed.
Tentatively for July
2026
July 2026 Julio C Salcedo
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BUDGET IMPACT:
There is no additional budget impact to receiving and filing this status report. All reported enhancements, projects, and priorities currently have sufficient funding as appropriated through the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Adopted Budget.
CONCLUSION:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this status update on enhancements, projects and City Council priorities and provide direction, as appropriate.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. My San Fernando App Work Order Reports
B. ARPA – Expenditure Plan & Status Report
C. Expiring Contracts
D. Legislative Advocacy Updates
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25-Aug 25-Sep 25-Oct 25-Nov 25-Dec 26-Jan 26-Feb 26-Mar 26-Apr 26-May 26-Jun 26-Jul Total
Building Code Violation 9 4 7 7 4 8 6 3 12 10 5 11 86
Homelessness Outreach 13 9 11 9 19 20 35 11 25 30 4 7 193 Property Maintenance 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total - Community Development 22 13 18 16 23 28 41 14 37 40 9 18 279 Abandoned Vehicle 19 9 9 4 10 8 4 6 16 7 11 4 107
Illegal Fireworks 0 3 1 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 3 8 21
Total - Police 19 12 10 7 11 9 4 6 16 8 14 12 128
Bus Stop/Shelter Maintenance 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2
City Trees 6 50 9 7 4 4 4 6 14 42 13 21 180
Graffiti and Sign Posting on P 56 56 50 32 79 58 82 102 103 72 51 61 802 Graffiti on Private Property 20 19 14 4 37 8 21 15 64 40 16 19 277 Illegal Dumping and Litter 122 63 50 56 87 67 44 59 53 56 44 33 734 Park Maintenance 1 1 5 3 7 1 0 3 3 7 1 10 42
Sidewalk Repair 9 8 1 6 9 4 6 6 10 8 7 6 80
Storm Drain and Flooding 1 0 1 0 3 0 0 1 2 0 4 1 13
Street Lighting 16 8 12 15 30 36 20 20 19 16 5 3 200
Street Repair 6 6 1 5 12 17 12 10 8 13 6 3 99
Street Signage 4 6 7 3 14 5 8 55 55 28 7 20 212
Traffic Signal 12 13 9 5 7 9 6 10 9 8 7 3 98
Total - Public Works 253 230 159 136 289 209 203 287 340 291 162 180 2739 Total All Topics 294 255 187 159 323 246 248 307 393 339 185 210 3146 Police
Public Works
All Topics
One Year Analysis of Opened Requests
Ending July 2026
Community Development
ATTACHMENT "A"
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ATTACHMENT "B"
ITEM STATUS PROJECT/PROGRAM BUDGETED SPENT CONTRACTED
1 Complete Annual Street Repavement - Phase II 1,007,232 1,007,232 - 2 Complete COVID-19 Relief/Response Reimbursement 205,940 205,940 - 3 Complete Layne Park Revitalization Project 200,000 200,000 - 4 Complete Council Chambers/AV Upgrade 24,981 24,981 -5 In Progress Upper Reservoir Project 850,000 778,612 71,388 6 In Progress Homeless Outreach Services 300,000 297,531 2,469 7 Complete Pioneer Park Project 255,235 255,235 -
8 In Progress Downtown Master Plan 250,000 164,338 85,662 9 Complete Annual Street Repavement - Phase III 250,000 250,000 - 10 In Progress Technology Improvements 179,845 54,356 125,49011 In Progress Las Palmas & Rec Park Generator Project 150,000 113,452 36,548 12 In Progress City Mobile App - Virtual San Fernando 148,101 95,886 52,215 13 Complete Feasibility Study - New City Park Space 49,592 49,592 - 14 In Progress Sidewalk Repairs 1,016,991 919,395 103,752 15 In Progress First Time Home Buyer & Rehab Loan Program Revolv 31,128 50,000 18,872 21 In Progress Bus Shelter Project 114,939 114,939 -
16 In Progress Las Palmas HVAC Project 399,848 392,011 7,83717 Complete Citywide Curb Repainting 200,000 200,000 -18 Complete City Hall Beautification 99,770 99,770 -19 Complete Park IT Server Room Transition 45,611 45,611 -20 Complete Wifi at LP & Recreation Park w/Computer Rooms 20,254 20,254 - Total 5,818,339 $ 5,320,262 $ 504,233
NOTE:
ARPA Expenditure Plan & Status Report
All funds have been fully contracted by December 31, 2024, per ARPA guidelines. Staff will continue to report on expenditures through the December 31, 2026 deadline.
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Contract
No.
Effective
Date
Expiration
Date
Company name
Description of Services
Dept.
2453 12/1/2025 7/1/2026 SA Associates Preparation of 2025 Urban Water Management Plan PW
2488 2/10/2026 7/1/2026 A1 DataPrint Solutions Inc. On-Call Printer and Copier Repair Services for Administrative Services Department AS
2502(a) 3/17/2026 7/4/2026 Electric Sky Drone Shows, LLC First Amendment for 2026 Independence Day Drone Show RCS
2175 7/5/2023 7/5/2026 US Department of Homeland
Security
SFPD Interoperable System and Integrated
Public Alet and Warning System (IPAWS)
Open Platform for Emergency Networks
PD
1920(c) 11/18/2024 7/15/2026 Envirogen Technologies, Inc.
Second Amendment for Repair of Nitrate
Removal Treatment Systems (Extending
term and increasing compensation)
PW
2401 7/16/2025 7/16/2026 Department of Resources
Recycling and Recovery
Participate in the Used Oil Payment
Program Cycle 16 (OPP16) Fiscal Year
2025–26
PW
2253 7/28/2021 7/28/2026 Bartel Associates Actuarial Services FIN 2253(a) 6/11/2024 7/28/2026
Foster & Foster Consulting
Actuaries, Inc. formerly Bartel
Associates, LLC
First Amendment for Actuarial Services
(Business Name Change) FIN
2268 7/15/2024 7/31/2026 Dixon Resources Unlimited Resdential Parking Program Implementation Services PW
2396(a) 8/1/2025 7/31/2026 Veoci Amendment No. 1 for EOC Communication & Operations PD
2408 8/4/2025 8/4/2026 UCLA Head Start
Provide individualized support in school
readiness, health, resources, and quality
services for infant, toddlers, pregnant
women, and their families
RCS
2413 8/4/2025 8/4/2026 My Valley Pass City Marketing Campaign CMO 2281 8/5/2024 8/5/2026 Enterprise Fleet Management
Lease of 2024 Chrysler Voyager LX
Passenger Van, taxes, titles, registration,
destination charges, outfitting to support
implementation of SAHMSA grant
PW
2507 5/5/2026 8/5/2026 Clean Energy Assessment of Repairs at CNG Station PW 2521 5/19/2026 8/15/2026 James Elliott Entertainment 2026 Summer Concert Performance RCS 2514 4/20/2026 8/22/2026 Stone Soul Summer Concert Series Entertainment RCS
ATTACHMENT "C"
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2522 5/28/2026 8/29/2026 Dominguero Entertainment for City's 115th Birthday Event RCS
2287(a) 9/1/2025 9/1/2026 Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA)
First Amendment to Administer a Home
Rehabilitation Program CMO
1997 9/20/2021 9/30/2026 Utility Systems Science and
Software, Inc.
Professional Services Agreement for
Sewer Overflow Monitoring Services PW
2433 10/6/2025 9/30/2026 California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS)
Selective Traffic Enforcement Program
(STEP) Grant funds PD
2473 1/5/2026 9/30/2026
University Corporation at
California State University,
Northridge (CSUN)
Provide Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
(VITA) services and Financial Literacy
Workshops
RCS
2524 6/17/2026 9/30/2026 Little John-Reuland Corporation On Call Electrical Services for Water Division Infrastructure System PW
2434 10/6/2025 10/6/2026 Asociación de Jaliscienses
Unidos en Acción (AJUA) Provide Mexican Consular Services CMO 2206 10/16/2023 10/16/2026 Paymentus Corporation Master Services Agreement for electronic/ online Payment Services FIN
2206(a) 9/19/2024 10/16/2026 Paymentus Corporation
Amendment No. 1 to Master Services
Agreement for electronic/ online Payment
Services (Increasing scope of work)
FIN
2302(a) 10/7/2025 10/18/2026 I Ramirez Corp
First Amendment to On-Call Street and
Sidewalk Repair Services for Water
Division
PW
2299(a) 11/17/2025 10/21/2026 North Valley Caring Services First Amendment to Provide Comprehensive Homeless Services CMO
2300(b) 11/17/2025 10/21/2026 Home Again LA
Second Amendment to Provide
Comprehensive Homeless Services and
Financial Assistance Program
CMO
2122 10/23/2022 10/23/2026 BKK Working Group
Second Tolling Agreement - Successor
Agreement to 2019 Agreement that tolled
any Applicable Statute of Limitations
governing Claims that could Assert against
City or vice versa
ADM
2301(a) 10/6/2025 10/31/2026 Acorn Technology Services
First Amendment to Provide Information
Technology Managed Services (Expanding
Scope of Work to Include M365 Migration)
FIN
2448 11/1/2025 11/1/2026 CoStar License for Real Estate Data Website CD 2494 3/18/2026 11/9/2026
Los Angeles County RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk
(Elections)
Vote Center Facility Use Agreement for
Recreation Park, Multi-Purpose Room for
June 2, 2026 Election
CLK
2495 3/18/2026 11/9/2026
Los Angeles County RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk
(Elections)
Vote Center Election Plan for Recreation
Mark, Multi-Purpose Room for June 2,
2026 Election
CLK
2496 3/18/2026 11/9/2026
Los Angeles County RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk
(Elections)
Vote Center Facility Use Agreement for
Las Palmas Park, Arts and Crafts Room
for June 2, 2026 Election
CLK
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2497 3/18/2026 11/9/2026
Los Angeles County RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk
(Elections)
Vote Center Election Plan for Las Palmas
Park, Arts and Crafts Room for June 2,
2026 Election
CLK
2038(a) 11/19/2024 11/19/2026 Michael Baker International First Amendment for CDBG Program
Implementation and Administration
Services (Utilizing (2) one-yr extensions
ED
2214 11/28/2023 11/30/2026 Susan Saxe-Clifford and
Associates
Psychological and Fitness for Duty
Evaluations for Police Officer applicants,
current staff, and Concealed Carry
Weapon (CCW) license evaluations for
CCW applicants.
PD
2205(b) 12/5/2025 12/5/2026
Initiating Change in Our
Neighborhoods Community
Development Corporation (ICON
CDC)
Second Amendment to MOU to Provide
Free Services to entrepreneur and Small
Business Owner in the City
CMO
2046(b) 12/1/2025 12/6/2026 GMU Pavement Engineering
Services
Second Amendment to Pavement Design
Services PW
2044(c) 1/14/2026 12/6/2026 CWE Third Amendment to Water and Wastewater Engineering Services PW
1875(b) 1/1/2024 12/31/2026
Los Angeles Department of
Water and Power, Crescenta
Valley Water District, Cities of
Glendale, Burbank, and San
Fernando
Amendment No. 2 to the Cost Sharing
Agreement Regarding the Allocation of
Costs of Watermaster Services and
Watermaster's Legal Services for the
Upper Los Angeles River Area
Groundwater Basins (ULARA)
ADM
2286 9/3/2024 12/31/2026 TreePeople
Project Management, Grant Administration,
Community Engagement, and Landscape
Planting for Carlisle Green Alley Project,
CNRA - UG2106-0, Job No. 7628, Plan No.
P-745
PW
2309 10/21/2024 12/31/2026 Precision Concrete Cutting
Sidewalk Assessment, Repair and
Maintenance Services (Cooperative
Purchase: Keystone Purchasing Network
Contract No. KPN-202201-04)
PW
2041(a) 11/18/2024 12/31/2026 Bear Communications, Inc. dba BearCom
First Amendment to City-Wide Radio
System and Wireless broadband Video
Network Maintenance Services, and
Installation and Maintenance of Security
Camera System and Access Control
System (Extending Scope of Work and
increasin compensation)
PD
2107(b) 11/5/2025 12/31/2026 RJM Design Group Second Amendment for Design of Las Palmas Park Revitalization Project RCS
2147(d) 12/24/2025 12/31/2026 Dudek Fourth Amendment for Downtown Master Plan CD
2424(a) 3/25/2026 12/31/2026 Civiltec Engineering, Inc. First Amendment for Engineering Services for Well 2A Nitrate Treatment System PW
2475 1/20/2026 1/20/2027 Strategic Leadership Consultants (SLC)
SFPD Consulting Services for the Police
Department's Implements of Policy,
Accountability, Culture, and Riskmanagement Reforms
PD
2477 1/20/2026 1/31/2027 The Merino Group Public Relations and Crisis Communications Consulting Services CMO
2518 6/8/2026 1/31/2027 Civiltec Engineering, Inc
Development of an America’s Water
Infrastructure Act (AWIA) Risk and
Resilience Assessment and Emergency
Response Plan
PW
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ATTACHMENT “D”
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1202 WWW.SANFERNANDO.GOV To: Mayor Victoria Garcia and Councilmembers
From: Kanika Kith, City Manager
By: Will Pettener, Assistant to the City Manager
Date: July 20, 2026
Subject: Summary of 2026 Legislative Advocacy & Funding Request Letters Legislative Activity
Below are legislative advocacy letters submitted in accordance with the City’s Legislative Advocacy Policy and Platform (January 1, 2026 – Present):
1. Oppose LA County Motion (Mitchell) re: General Sales Tax Increase to Offset Healthcare Funding Shortfall (2/4)
2. Oppose AB 1768 (Bryan) - Transactions and Use Taxes: Los Angeles County (5/21)
3. Support for SB 1270 (Richardson) - Wildfire mitigation program: financial assistance to counties (5/27)
4. Support SB 1422 (Durazo) – Medi-Cal Eligibility: Immigration Status (5/27)
5. Support AB-2600 (Bonta) – Immigration: Access to Legal Counsel (5/27)
6. Support Proposition 36 Funding – Support Request for $400 Million in Funding for Recovery Support Services and Substance Use Treatment (7/16) Additionally, the City has submitted letters of support for funding requests and initiatives for the following community-based organizations and legislators (January 1, 2026 – Present):
1. Habitat LA – Commemorative Letter for the Los Angeles Builders Ball (2/10)
2. Congresswoman Rivas, Senator’s Schiff and Padilla – In Support of Pacoima Wash Greenway Segment 1b Project (2/18)
3. Congresswoman Rivas - In Support of San Fernando Community Health Community Project Funding Request (3/4)
4. Congresswoman Rivas - In Support of Northeast Valley Health Corporation Community Project Funding Request (3/4)
5. Congresswoman Rivas, Senator’s Schiff and Padilla – In Support of FTBMI’s Federal Appropriations Requests (3/11)
6. Senator’s Schiff and Padilla - In Support of Northeast Valley Health Corporation Community Project Funding Request (3/11)
7. Letter to LAUSD - In Support of Renaming Cesar Chavez Learning Academies (4/8)
8. Letter to Republic Services - In Support of Renaming Cesar Chavez Scholarship (4/8) August 3, 2026 Special & Regular Mtg Page 80 of 294
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9. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) - El Centro de Amistad Zero Suicide Grant (4/11)
10. State Senator Menjivar & Assemblymember Rodriguez - Request to Change the Date of United Farm Workers Day (4/15)
11. Congresswoman Rivas, Senator’s Schiff and Padilla – Advocating for Congressional Action to Strengthen Investigations into Abuse Against Women (5/27)
12. Letter to Safe Clean Water LA - In Support of Pacoima Wash Greenway Segment 1b Project (6/9)
13. Supervisor Horvath –Discretionary Funds for Home Again LA Programming (6/24) August 3, 2026 Special & Regular Mtg Page 81 of 294
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AGENDA REPORT
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-7307 WWW.SANFERNANDO.ORG REVIEW: ☒ City Clerk ☒ Director of Admin Services ☒ City Manager To: Mayor Victoria Garcia and Councilmembers
From: Kanika Kith, City Manager
By: Bonnie Tam, Director of Public Works
Date: August 3, 2026
Subject: Receive and File Cost Analysis and Funding Options for Importing Metropolitan Water District Water
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file a cost analysis and funding options for importing Metropolitan Water District (MWD) Water.
BACKGROUND:
1. On May 22, 2025, staff identified a critical mechanical failure at Well No. 2A, rendering it inoperable.
2. On June 2, 2025, the City Manager authorized urgency procurement and repair of Well No. 2A. This action enabled General Pump to mobilize for immediate repair.
3. On September 2, 2025, the City Council awarded Contract No. 2424 to Civiltec Engineering, Inc. for Professional Engineering Design Services for a new Well 2A Nitrate Treatment Plant Expansion System and approved Contract No. 1920(d) to Envirogen Technologies, Inc. for a proprietary Ion Exchange Nitrate Removal Treatment System for Well No. 2A Nitrate Treatment Plant Expansion System.
4. On September 3, 2025, a Notice to Proceed issued to both Civiltec Engineering, Inc. and Envirogen Technologies for the professional engineering design services and the purchase of a proprietary Ion Exchange Nitrate Removal Treatment System at Well No. 2A.
5. On October 6, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 8412 (Attachment “A) approving the schedule of increased/adjusted water and sewer service fees and charges.
6. On October 27, 2025, the City received approval from the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water, to return Well 2 to service following the completion of rehabilitation work performed by General Pump.
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7. On December 10, 2025, the City received an extension to the state grant awarded by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Program, Grant Agreement No. D2202021. The new grant deadline date is June 30, 2028.
8. On June 15, 2026, the City Council continued the item for the receive and file status update on Well No. 2A Nitrate Treatment Plant Expansion Project to a special City Council meeting on June 29, 2026.
9. On June 29, 2026, the City Council received and filed the status report for the Well No. 2A Nitrate Treatment Plant Expansion Project, Project No. 7630, and directed staff to return to the August 3, 2026 City Council meeting to present information regarding the cost analysis and funding options for the potential of importing MWD.
ANALYSIS:
Maintaining and upgrading the City’s water wells is essential to ensuring a safe, reliable, and sustainable water supply for the community. As the City relies heavily on local groundwater to meet residential, commercial, and emergency needs, investing in the upkeep of City wells, protects public health, safeguards against system failures, and reduces the city’s dependence on costly imported water from MWD.
The City relies heavily on its four (4) active wells, Well 2A, Well 3, Well 4A, and Well 7A, which collectively meet the demand for the entire city and currently keep nitrate levels within drinking water standards, the State Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 10 mg/L. Of these, Well 2A is the most critical, producing over 2,000 gpm (gallons per minute) and serving as a cornerstone of the City’s water supply.
The table below shows the City’s wells and production:
Groundwater Sources
Source Status Capacity (GPM)
Well 2A Active 2,030 gpm
Well 3 Active 1,100 gpm
Well 4A Active 400 gpm
Well 7A Active 900 gpm
Well 2A, located at 14060 Sayre Street, Sylmar, California, is the City's highest-capacity well, capable of producing approximately 2,030 gpm, enough to meet the City's full daily water demand on its own during normal climate conditions; while the peak operation conditions, during hot months, daily demand would require 3,000 gpm. If in any situation Well 2A must be shut down, the City would need to purchase significantly more expensive imported water from MWD.
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The table below shows the current nitrate level at Well 2A:
Nitrate Level at Well 2A
Date Status Nitrate Level (mg/L)
July 8, 2026 Active 9.1 mg/L
July 14, 2026 Active 9.3 mg/L
July 22, 2026 Active 8.8 mg/L
MWD Water Cost Analysis and Funding Options.
City Council adopted Resolution No. 8412 authorizing the City to apply a pass‑through charge when it becomes necessary to purchase water from an outside agency, pursuant to California Government Code Section 53756. The updated pass‑through structure is based on industry‑standard cost‑of‑service principles and complies with California law, ensuring that any additional charges are distributed equitably among customers. The provision also allows the City to recover costs if higher‑priced imported water must be purchased from the MWD, thereby protecting water fund reserves from unplanned financial impacts.
If the City must purchase water from MWD, a pass‑through adjustment will be applied to the variable charges, which are based on water use, identified in the City’s adopted annual fixed charge rate. The pass‑through mechanism allows these additional costs to be absorbed by customers through rate adjustments rather than reducing water fund reserves. This structure protects the long‑term financial stability of the utilities and prevents fund reserve reductions that could otherwise impact future infrastructure needs, ongoing maintenance, and emergency response capabilities.
Staff will continue to make every effort to maintain City water supplies and avoid the need to pass additional costs onto customers.
BUDGET IMPACT:
The City’s water and sewer utilities operate as enterprise funds, which must remain fully self‑supporting and funded exclusively through rates and service fees, independent of the City’s General Fund. The current adopted rate structure, which now includes pass‑through provisions for potential water supply outages, ensures that sufficient revenues are generated to maintain fund balance reserves while meeting all operating and capital obligations.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the cost analysis and funding options for importing MWD water.
ATTACHMENT:
A. Resolution No. 8412 - Water & Sewer Rates (Prop 218) (provided via digital link) August 3, 2026 Special & Regular Mtg Page 87 of 294
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AGENDA REPORT
POLICE DEPARTMENT 910 FIRST STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1250 WWW.SANFERNANDO.GOV REVIEW: ☒ City Clerk ☒ Director of Admin. Services ☒ City Manager To: Mayor Victoria Garcia and Councilmembers
From: Kanika Kith, City Manager
By: John Perez, Acting Police Chief
Jennifer Spatig, Management Analyst
Date: August 3, 2026
Subject: Consideration to Approve a Grant Agreement Accepting California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program Funds and Adopt a Resolution Appropriating the Grant Funds
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
a. Approve a Grant Agreement with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) (Attachment “A” – Contract No. 2553) accepting Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) funds in the amount of $188,355.56 for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, to support Driving Under the Influence and drug-impaired driving enforcement through sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols, officer training, public education, and the purchase of related enforcement equipment and supplies;
b. Adopt Resolution No. 8473 (Attachment “B”) amending the budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 to appropriate the grant revenues and expenses; and c. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive changes and execute all related documents.
BACKGROUND:
1. On July 15, 2024, the City Council accepted grant funds in the amount of $103,412.20 from the CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program. These funds supported the Police Department’s efforts to prevent and address Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driving Under the Influence of Drugs (DUID) through enforcement activities such as checkpoints and saturation patrols, as well as training and the purchase of related equipment.
2. On July 7, 2025, the City Council accepted an additional CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant in the amount of $189,866.43 to fund DUI/DUID enforcement operations, including checkpoints and saturation patrols, the purchase of handheld narcotics identification testing equipment, Preliminary Alcohol Screening device (PAS) printers and supplies, and impaired drivingrelated officer training.
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3. On February 17, 2026, the City Council authorized the preparation and submittal of a grant application for certain grant related activities from the CHP for the FY 2026-2027 CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant.
4. On February 23, 2026, the Police Department submitted the grant application to CHP requesting funds in the amount of $195,650.38.
5. On July 3, 2026, CHP notified the City of its intent to award the grant (Attachment “C”).
ANALYSIS:
In November 2016, California voters approved Proposition 64, the Control, Regulate, and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA), which established the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP). Administered by the CHP, the program provides funding to local law enforcement agencies to reduce alcohol- and drug-impaired driving, improve roadway safety, and educate the public about the dangers of impaired driving.
The Police Department submitted a CHP CTFGP application on February 23, 2026. In July 2026, the Department was notified that it had been awarded $188,355.56 for the grant performance period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
The grant operates on a reimbursement basis. Under this funding structure, the City will initially pay eligible expenses and then submit requests to CHP for reimbursement. No local matching funds are required.
The Department has successfully participated in this grant program for the past two (2) fiscal years. Continued participation allows the Department to maintain proactive impaired driving enforcement efforts, purchase specialized equipment and supplies, and provide ongoing officer training without increasing General Fund expenditures.
The 2026-2027 grant allows the Department to expand impaired driving prevention efforts without relying on the City’s General Fund. Grant-funded activities include:
• One (1) DUI/DUID sobriety checkpoint;
• Two (2) DUI/DUID saturation patrols;
• Specialized training for officers in detecting and investigating impaired drivers, including Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST), Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE), and Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) training; • Community education and outreach to increase awareness of the dangers of impaired driving, including materials such as brochures and a portable tabletop display for use at community events.
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Consideration to Approve a Grant Agreement Accepting California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program Funds and Adopt a Resolution Appropriating the Grant Funds
• Equipment to improve the safety and effectiveness of DUI/DUID enforcement operations, including a portable electronic message board to warn approaching motorists of DUI checkpoints, DUI/DUID checkpoint safety equipment (such as portable lights, anti-fatigue mats, and reflective vests).
These activities are intended to strengthen impaired driving enforcement efforts, improve officer safety, increase public awareness of the dangers of impaired driving, and reduce collisions and injuries caused by alcohol- and drug-impaired driving. Grant-supported officer training will continue to benefit the Department after the grant period ends by ensuring that officers are able to detect and investigate impaired drivers in the community.
BUDGET IMPACT:
The 2026-2027 CHP CTFGP will reimburse the City up to $188,355.56 for eligible grant expenditures incurred during the grant period. No local matching funds are required. To receive reimbursement, the City must enter into the attached grant agreement with the California Highway Patrol. Adoption of the attached resolution will amend the FY 2026-2027 Adopted Budget to appropriate the grant revenues (110-3696-3629) and corresponding expenditures (110-220-3629-Various).
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve a Grant Agreement with the California Highway Patrol accepting Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program funds in the amount of $188,355.56 for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, to support DUI and drug-impaired driving enforcement through sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols, officer training, public education, and the purchase of related enforcement equipment and supplies; adopt a Resolution amending the budget for FY 2026-2027 to appropriate the grant revenues and expenses; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive changes and execute all related documents.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Contract No. 2553
B. Resolution No. 8473
C. Letter of Intent to Award
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State of California
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
GRANT AGREEMENT - Page 1
1. GRANT TITLE
FY26/27 CTFGP Law Enforcement - San Fernando Police Department
2. NAME OF ORGANIZATION/AGENCY
San Fernando Police Department
3. ORGANIZATION/AGENCY SECTION TO ADMINISTER GRANT
San Fernando Police Department
4. PROJECT PERFORMANCE PERIOD
From: 07/01/2026 To: 06/30/2027
5. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER
6. GRANT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION DESCRIPTION
Law Enforcement grants provide financial assistance to allied agencies for the education, prevention, and the enforcement of laws related to driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs, including cannabis and cannabis products.
The intent of the program is to educate the public regarding the dangers of impaired driving, enforce impaired driving laws on the roadway, and improve the Organization/Agency’s effectiveness through training and development of new strategies.
7. FUNDS ALLOCATED UNDER THIS GRANT AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED $188,355.56
8. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The Grantee agrees to complete the Project, as described in the Project Description. The Grantee’s Grant Application, and the California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Division 2, Chapter 13, Sections 1890.00-1890.27, are hereby incorporated into this Grant Agreement by reference.
The parties hereto agree to comply with the Terms and Conditions of the following attachments:
• Schedule A – Project Description, Problem Statement, Goals and Objectives, and Method of Procedure • Schedule B – Detailed Budget Estimate
• Schedule B-1 – Budget Narrative
We, the officials named below, hereby swear, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that we are duly authorized to legally bind the Grant recipient to the above-described Grant Terms and Conditions.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Grant Agreement is executed by the parties hereto.
9. APPROVAL SIGNATURES
A. AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL OF ORGANIZATION/AGENCY
Name: Kanika Kith
Title: City Manager
Phone: (818) 898-1202
Address: 117 Macneil Street
San Fernando, CA 91340
E-Mail: [email protected]
___________________________ _______________
(Signature) (Date)
B. AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL OF CHP
Name: Elliotte Johnson Phone: (916) 843-4360
Title: Captain Fax: (916) 322-3169
Address: 601 North 7th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
E-Mail: [email protected]
___________________________ _______________
(Signature) (Date)
C. ACCOUNTING OFFICER OF CHP
Name: M. V. Fojas Phone: (916) 843-3531
Title: Commander Fax: (916) 322-3159
Address: 601 North 7th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
E-Mail: [email protected]
___________________________ _______________
(Signature) (Date)
10. AUTHORIZED FINANCIAL CONTACT TO RECEIVE
REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENTS
Name: Jennifer Spatig
Title: Management Analyst
Phone: (818) 898-1202
Address: 117 Macneil Street
San Fernando, CA 91340
Award Number
30928
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ATTACHMENT "A"
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Grantee shall comply with the California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Division 2, Chapter 13 Section 1890, et seq. and all other Terms and Conditions noted in this Grant Agreement. Failure by the Grantee to comply may result in the termination of this Grant Agreement by the California Highway Patrol (hereafter referred to as State). The State will have no obligation to reimburse the Grantee for any additional costs once the Grant Agreement has been terminated.
A. EXECUTION
1. The State (the California Highway Patrol) hereby awards, to the Grantee, the sum of money stated on page one of this Grant Agreement. This funding is awarded to the Grantee to carry out the Project set forth in the Project Description and the terms and conditions set forth in this Grant Agreement.
2. The funding for this Grant Agreement is allocated pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 34019(f)(3)(B). The Grantee agrees that the State’s obligation to pay any sum under this Grant Agreement is contingent upon availability of funds disbursed from the California Cannabis Tax Fund to the State. If there is insufficient funding, the State shall have the option to either: 1) terminate this Grant Agreement; whereby, no party shall have any further obligations or liabilities under this Grant Agreement, or 2) negotiate a Grant Agreement Amendment to reduce the grant award and scope of work to be provided under this Grant Agreement.
3. The Grantee is not to commence or proceed with any work in advance of receiving notice that the Grant Agreement is approved. Any work performed by the Grantee in advance of the date of approval by the State shall be deemed volunteer work and will not be reimbursed by the State.
4. The Grantee agrees to provide any additional funding, beyond what the State has agreed to provide, pursuant to this Grant Agreement, and necessary to complete or carry out the Project, as described in this Grant Agreement. Any modification or alteration of this Grant Agreement, as set forth in the Grant Application submitted by the Grantee and on file with the State, must be submitted in writing thirty (30) calendar days in advance to the State for approval.
5. The Grantee agrees to complete the Project within the timeframe indicated in the Project Performance Period, which is on page one of this Grant Agreement.
B. PROJECT ADMINISTRATION
1. The Grantee shall submit all reimbursements, progress, performance, and/or other required reports concerning the status of work performed in furtherance of this Grant Agreement on a quarterly basis, or as requested by the State.
2. The Grantee shall provide the State with a final report showing all Project expenditures, which includes all State and any other Project funding expended, within sixty (60) calendar days after completion of this Grant Agreement.
3. The Grantee shall ensure all equipment which is purchased, maintained, operated, and/or developed is available for inspection by the State.
4. Equipment purchased through this Grant Agreement shall be used for the education, prevention, and enforcement of impaired driving laws, unless the Grantee is funding a portion of the purchased price not dedicated to impaired driving and that portion is not part of the Project costs.
Equipment purchased under this Grant Agreement must only be used for approved Projectrelated purposes, unless otherwise approved by the State in writing.
5. Prior to disposition of equipment acquired under this Grant Agreement, the Grantee shall notify the State via e-mail, and by telephone, by calling the California Highway Patrol, Impaired Driving Section, Cannabis Grants Unit at (916) 843-4360.
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C. PROJECT TERMINATION
1. Grantee or the State may terminate this Grant Agreement at any time prior to the commencement of the Project. Once the Project has commenced, this Grant Agreement may only be terminated if the party withdrawing provides thirty (30) calendar days written notice of their intent to withdraw.
a. If by reason of force majeure the performance hereunder is delayed or prevented, then the term end date may be extended by mutual consent for the same amount of time of such delay or prevention. The term “force majeure” shall mean any fire, flood, earthquake, or public disaster, strike, labor dispute or unrest, embargo, riot, war, insurrection or civil unrest, any act of God, any act of legally constituted authority, or any other cause beyond the Grantee’s control which would excuse the Grantee’s performance as a matter of law. b. Grantee agrees to provide written notice of an event of force majeure under this Grant Agreement within ten (10) calendar days of the commencement of such event, and within ten (10) calendar days after the termination of such event, unless the force majeure prohibits Grantee from reasonably giving notice within this period. Grantee will give such notice at the earliest possible time following the event of force majeure.
2. Any violations of law committed by the Grantee, misrepresentations of Project information by the Grantee to the State, submission of falsified documents by the Grantee to the State, or failure to provide records by the Grantee to the State when requested for audit or site visit purposes may be cause for termination. If the Project is terminated for the reasons described in this paragraph, the State will have no obligation to reimburse the Grantee for any additional costs once the Grant Agreement has been terminated.
3. The State may terminate this Grant Agreement and be relieved of any payments should the Grantee fail to perform the requirements of this Grant Agreement at the time and in the manner herein provided. Furthermore, the Grantee, upon termination, shall return grant funds not expended by the Grantee as of the date of termination.
4. If this Grant Agreement is terminated, the State may choose to exclude the Grantee from future Grant Opportunities.
D. FINANCIAL RECORDS
1. The Grantee agrees the State, or their designated representative, shall have the right to review and to copy all records and supporting documentation pertaining to the performance of this Grant Agreement. Grantee agrees to maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of five (5) years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated or required by law. Grantee agrees to allow the auditor(s) access to such records during normal business hours and to allow interviews of any employees who might reasonably have information related to such records. Furthermore, the Grantee agrees to include a similar right for the State to audit all records and interview staff in any subcontract related to performance of this Grant Agreement.
E. HOLD HARMLESS
1. The Grantee agrees to indemnify, defend, and save harmless the State, its officials, agents and employees from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any and all Grantee’s staff, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and other person, firm or corporation furnishing or supplying work services, materials, or supplies in connection with the performance of this Grant Agreement, and from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any person, agency, firm, corporation who may be injured or damaged by the Grantee in performance of this Grant Agreement.
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F. NONDISCRIMINATION
1. The Grantee agrees to comply with State and federal laws outlawing discrimination, including, but not limited to, those prohibiting discrimination because of sex, race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, national origin, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), sexual orientation, political affiliation, position in a labor dispute, age, marital status, and denial of statutorily-required employmentrelated leave. (GC 12990 [a-f] and CCR, Title 2, Section 8103.) G. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
1. The Grantee assures the State it complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability, as well as all applicable regulations and guidelines issued pursuant to the ADA. (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) H. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
1. The Grantee shall comply with the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990 and will provide a drug-free workplace by taking the following actions:
a. Publish a statement notifying employees that unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited and specifying actions to be taken against employees for violations.
b. Establish a Drug-Free Awareness Program to inform employees about:
i. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace.
ii. The person's or Organization/Agency's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace. iii. Any available counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs. iv. Penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations. c. Every employee who works on the Project will:
i. Receive a copy of the company's drug-free workplace policy statement. ii. Agree to abide by the terms of the company's statement as a condition of employment on the Grant Agreement.
2. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in suspension of payments under this Grant Agreement, or termination of this Grant Agreement, or both, and Grantee may be ineligible for award of any future Grant Agreements if the department determines that any of the following has occurred:
a. The Grantee has made false certification or violated the certification by failing to carry out the requirements, as noted above. (GC 8350 et seq.)
I. LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
1. All law enforcement Organization/Agency Grantees shall comply with California law regarding racial profiling. Specifically, law enforcement Organization/Agency Grantees shall not engage in the act of racial profiling, as defined in California Penal Code Section 13519.4.
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J. LABOR CODE/WORKERS' COMPENSATION
1. The Grantee is advised and made aware of the provisions which require every employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions, and Grantee affirms to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this Grant Agreement, (refer to Labor Code Section 3700).
K. GRANT APPLICATION INCORPORATION
1. The Grantee agrees the Grant Application and any subsequent changes or additions approved or required by the State is hereby incorporated into this Grant Agreement.
L. STATE LOBBYING
1. The Grantee is advised that none of the funds provided under this Grant Agreement may be used for any activity specifically designed to urge or influence a state or local legislator to favor or oppose the adoption of any specific legislative proposal pending before any state or local legislative body. Such activities include both direct and indirect (e.g., “grassroots”) lobbying activities, with one exception. This does not preclude a state official, whose salary is supported by this Grant Agreement, from engaging in direct communications with the state or local legislative officials, in accordance with customary state and/or local practice.
M. REPRESENTATION AND WARRANTIES
1. The Grantee represents and warrants that:
a. It is validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of California, has, or will have the requisite power, authority, licenses, permits, and the like necessary to carry on its business as it is now being conducted and as contemplated in this Grant Agreement, and will, at all times, lawfully conduct its business in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and rules.
b. It is not a party to any Grant Agreement, written or oral, creating obligations that would prevent it from entering into this Grant Agreement or satisfying the terms herein. c. If the Grantee is a Nonprofit Organization/Agency, it will maintain its “Active” status with the California Secretary of State, maintain its “Current” status with the California Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts, and maintain its federal and State of California taxexempt status. If the Grantee subcontracts with a Nonprofit as part of this Grant Agreement, the Grantee shall ensure the Nonprofit will maintain its “Active” status with the California Secretary of State, maintain its “Current” status with the California Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts, and maintain its federal and State of California tax-exempt status.
d. All of the information in its Grant Application and all materials submitted are true and accurate.
N. AIR OR WATER POLLUTION VIOLATION
1. Under the state laws, the Grantee shall not be: (1) in violation of any order or resolution not subject to review promulgated by the State Air Resources Board or an air pollution control district; (2) subject to cease and desist order not subject to review issued pursuant to Section 13301 of the Water Code for violation of waste discharge requirements or discharge prohibitions; or (3) finally determined to be in violation of provisions of federal law relating to air or water pollution.
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O. GRANTEE NAME CHANGE
1. Grantee agrees to immediately inform the State, in writing, of any changes to the name of the person within the Organization/Agency with delegated signing authority.
2. An Amendment is required to change the Grantee's name, as listed on this Grant Agreement. Upon receipt of legal documentation of the name change, the State will process the Amendment. Payment of invoices presented with a new name cannot be paid prior to approval of said Amendment.
P. RESOLUTION
1. A county, city, district, or other local public body shall provide the State with a copy of a resolution, order, motion, or ordinance of the local governing body, which by law, has authority to enter into a Grant Agreement, authorizing execution of the Grant Agreement.
Q. PAYEE DATA RECORD FORM STD. 204
1. This form shall be completed by all non-governmental Grantees.
R. FINANCIAL INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT AGENCY TAXPAYER ID FORM
1. This form shall be completed by all Grantees.
S. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
1. This section serves to make the Grantee aware of specific provisions related to current or former state employees. If Grantee has any questions regarding the status of any person rendering services or involved with the Grant Agreement, the Grantee shall contact the State (California Highway Patrol, Impaired Driving Section, Cannabis Grants Unit) immediately for clarification.
2. Current State Employees:
a. No officer or employee shall engage in any employment, activity, or enterprise, from which the officer or employee receives compensation or has a financial interest, and which is sponsored or funded by any state agency, unless the employment, activity, or enterprise is required, as a condition of regular state employment.
b. No officer or employee shall contract on their own behalf, as an independent Grantee, with any state agency to provide goods or services.
3. Former State Employees:
a. For the two-year period from the date they left state employment, no former state officer or employee may enter into a contract in which they engaged in any of the negotiations, transactions, planning, arrangements, or any part of the decision-making process relevant to this Grant Agreement while employed in any capacity by any state agency. b. For the 12-month period from the date they left state employment, no former state officer or employee may enter into a contract with any state agency if they were employed by that state agency in a policy-making position in the same general subject area as the proposed Grant Agreement within the 12-month period prior to their leaving state service.
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participating in any activity related to this Grant Agreement. For the duration of this Grant Agreement, the Organization/Agency and its employees will not accept any gift, benefit, gratuity or consideration, or begin a personal or financial interest in a party who is associated with this Grant Agreement.
5. The Grantee Organization/Agency and its employees shall not disclose any financial, statistical, personal, technical, media-related, and/or other information or data derived from this Grant Agreement, made available for use by the State, for the purposes of providing services to the State, in conjunction with this Grant Agreement, except as otherwise required by law or explicitly permitted by the State in writing. The Grantee shall immediately advise the State of any person(s) who has access to confidential Project information and intends to disclose that information in violation of this Grant Agreement.
6. The Grantee will not enter into any Grant Agreement or discussions with third parties concerning materials described in paragraph five (5) prior to receiving written confirmation from the State that such third party has a Grant Agreement with the State, similar in nature to this one.
7. The Grantee warrants that only those employees who are authorized and required to use the materials described in paragraph 5 will have access to them.
8. If the Grantee violates any provisions in the above paragraphs, such action by the Grantee shall render this Grant Agreement void.
T. EQUIPMENT-USE TERMS
1. The Grantee agrees any equipment purchased under this Grant Agreement shall be used for impaired driving efforts.
2. Law Enforcement Projects:
a. Oral Fluid Drug Screening Devices and Cannabis/Marijuana Breath Testing Equipment - The Grantee agrees to ensure all personnel using road-side drug testing equipment, including oral fluid drug testing devices and/or cannabis/marijuana breath testing devices, purchased with grant funds from this Grant Agreement, are trained to recognize alcohol and drug impairment.
At a minimum, personnel using these devices should receive Standardized Field Sobriety Testing training. These personnel are also encouraged to attend Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement and Drug Recognition Evaluator training. Prior to using these devices, the Grantee agrees to obtain permission from their local prosecutor’s office, establish a policy ensuring appropriate use, and require the staff using these devices to receive appropriate training, which may include training from the manufacturer. This will help ensure the equipment is used appropriately. The Grantee shall advise the State (California Highway Patrol, Impaired Driving Section, Cannabis Grants Unit) of any legal challenges or other items of significance that may affect the use or legal acceptance of these devices.
Additionally, the State may request additional information about the performance of these devices, including information about their use, accuracy, and feedback from personnel using the devices.
b. Law Enforcement Vehicles – The Grantee agrees any law enforcement vehicles purchased with Grant funds, from this Grant Agreement, will be primarily used for the enforcement of driving under the influence laws and/or providing public education, related to the dangers of driving under the influence. Additionally, any vehicle purchased using funds from this Grant Agreement shall comply with all California Vehicle Code and California Code of Regulation requirements. The State may require the Grantee to mark these vehicles with a decal and/or emblem, indicating the vehicle is used for driving under the influence enforcement.
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San Fernando Police Department
The Grantor determined awards and adjustments based on the Project’s merit, operational scale, compliance with the Request for Application (RFA), and program regulations. Certain activities or budget items proposed in Schedule A may have been deemed ineligible for funding. The final, binding list of authorized activities and expenses is set forth in Schedule B - Detailed Budget Estimate.
Project Description
The San Fernando Police Department is seeking funding from the CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program to continue its DUI/DUID enforcement efforts initiated in prior grant cycles. The primary goal of this project is to reduce incidents of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs by conducting a DUI/DUID checkpoint and targeted saturation patrols in high-risk areas, while providing SFST, ARIDE, and DRE training opportunities for Department personnel. The Department also proposes purchasing DUI checkpoint safety equipment and an electronic message board to enhance advance public notification and operational safety, and to support impaired driving education and outreach. These combined efforts are intended to strengthen enforcement capabilities, deter impaired driving, increase public awareness, and ultimately reduce DUI/DUID-related collisions and injuries, helping ensure safer roadways for the San Fernando community.
Problem Statement
The City of San Fernando continues to address roadway safety challenges associated with impaired driving and its risks to motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Police Department data show 26 DUI collisions in 2021, 27 in 2022, and 26 in 2023. With enhanced enforcement supported by grant funding, DUI collisions declined to 14 in 2024. DUI arrests decreased from 110 in 2021 to 63 in 2023, with a modest increase to 69 in 2024, suggesting improved deterrence alongside targeted enforcement. Building on these efforts, more recent data shows injury collisions decreased by 13.9% (from 108 to 93) and DUI arrests declined slightly from 76 to 71, trends that may reflect continued deterrence. Despite this progress, DUI-involved collisions and nighttime alcohol-related incidents persist, demonstrating an ongoing need for targeted enforcement and prevention strategies. The increased availability and social acceptance of cannabis has also contributed to ongoing concerns regarding cannabis-impaired driving, which can significantly affect reaction time, judgment, and roadway safety.
San Fernando’s dense population, commuter traffic, and concentration of school zones, commercial corridors, and pedestrian-oriented areas increase risks to vulnerable road users, including children, seniors, and individuals with limited mobility. Staffing constraints and competing service demands limit the Department’s ability to sustain enhanced, high-visibility DUI/DUID enforcement without grant support. Continued funding through the CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program will allow the Department to build on prior successes by supporting data-driven enforcement, officer training, equipment acquisition, and public education efforts designed to deter impaired driving, improve compliance with traffic laws, and further reduce DUI/DUID-related crashes, injuries, and fatalities, consistent with the program’s goal of improving roadway safety.
Performance Measures/Scope of Work (Proposed Solution)
The following goals and objectives outline the San Fernando Police Department’s proposed activities for the CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program. These activities are designed to enhance DUI/DUID enforcement, improve officer training and operational safety, and increase public awareness of impaired driving risks.
Grant-funded activities will be implemented throughout the grant period to ensure sustained enforcement, education, and community engagement.
DUI/DUID Checkpoint
• Number of DUI/DUID Checkpoints: 1
• Timeline: Q2–Q4 = 1 DUI/DUID checkpoint scheduled based on collision and arrest data identifying high-risk dates and locations.
• Quantitative Measurement: Screen approximately 800–1,200 vehicles; increase DUI/DUID arrests and enforcement contacts; contribute to a 3–5% reduction in DUI/DUID-related collisions by the end of the grant period.
• Budget Categories: Overtime; Equipment (checkpoint supplies and safety gear). • Justification: DUI checkpoints are a proven high-visibility enforcement strategy that deters impaired driving and increases public awareness. Grant-funded overtime and equipment ensure checkpoints can be conducted safely and effectively without reducing routine patrol coverage.
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Saturation Patrols
• Number of Saturation Patrols: 2
• Timeline: Q2 = 1 saturation patrol; Q3 or Q4 = 1 saturation patrol during identified high-risk periods (e.g., holidays, summer months).
• Quantitative Measurement: Increase DUI/DUID arrests by 3–5% by the end of the grant period; anticipate detecting and apprehending at least 2–3 impaired drivers per patrol; support a measurable reduction in nighttime and alcohol-related collisions.
• Budget Categories: Overtime.
• Justification: Saturation patrols provide targeted, data-driven enforcement in high-risk areas and time periods. Grant-funded overtime supports dedicated enforcement that enhances visibility and deterrence while maintaining normal patrol services. These operations also create opportunities to educate motorists about cannabis-impaired driving and reinforce prevention through high-visibility enforcement.
DUI Checkpoint Safety Equipment and Supplies
• Number of Equipment Sets: Equipment to support 100% of grant-funded checkpoints • Timeline: Q1 = procurement; Q2–Q4 = deployment at all grant-funded operations. • Quantitative Measurement: Equip all checkpoints with enhanced safety gear; improve operational safety; reduce officer fatigue and exposure to traffic hazards. • Budget Categories: Equipment.
• Justification: Safety equipment such as lighting, high-visibility vests, and anti-fatigue mats enhances officer visibility and operational safety, ensuring checkpoints are conducted in accordance with best practices.
DUI Electronic Message Board
• Number of Electronic Message Boards: 1
• Timeline: Q1–Q2 = procurement and setup; Q2–Q4 = deployment at all checkpoints and high-visibility enforcement operations.
• Quantitative Measurement: Deploy message board at 100% of checkpoints; increase advance public notification; improve driver compliance and reduce sudden braking or collisions near enforcement sites.
• Budget Categories: Equipment.
• Justification: Electronic message boards enhance transparency, improve traffic flow, and increase deterrence by providing advance warning of enforcement activities, supporting safer operations and roadway conditions. The digital message sign will be used at DUI/DUID checkpoints and enforcement operations to display safety messaging related to cannabis-impaired driving, increasing visibility, deterrence, and public awareness.
Public Education and Outreach
• Number of Outreach Activities: 3–5 outreach efforts
• Timeline: Quarterly outreach conducted throughout the grant period and aligned with enforcement campaigns.
• Quantitative Measurement: Conduct a minimum of 3–5 outreach efforts; distribute educational materials; increase public awareness of impaired driving risks; support voluntary compliance with traffic laws.
• Budget Categories: Outreach/Education.
• Justification: The Department will conduct at least four impaired-driving education presentations at schools, community meetings, and public events. These presentations and materials will specifically address cannabis-impaired driving, including its effects on reaction time, perception, and decisionmaking, as well as the legal consequences and safe transportation alternatives. Public education supports enforcement efforts by promoting behavioral change, strengthening deterrence, and increasing awareness among high-risk populations and young drivers.
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Funds are requested for educational and outreach materials to support impaired-driving prevention presentations. Materials will include brochures, signage, and limited outreach items addressing the risks and legal consequences of cannabis-impaired driving and promoting safe transportation alternatives.
Reusable outreach materials and trained personnel will support ongoing impaired-driving education and enforcement efforts beyond the grant period.
DUI Investigation Training (SFST, ARIDE, or DRE)
• Number of Officers Trained: At least 2 officers
• Timeline: Training completed during the grant period as courses become available. • Quantitative Measurement: Train at least two officers; increase the Department’s capacity to detect and investigate impaired drivers; improve DUI arrest quality and case outcomes. • Budget Categories: Training (registration, travel, per diem). • Justification: Specialized training enhances officer proficiency in impaired driving detection and enforcement, strengthening long-term program sustainability and supporting the project’s goal of reducing DUI/DUID-related crashes and injuries.
Project Performance Evaluation
The San Fernando Police Department will evaluate project effectiveness through a combination of quantitative data analysis, qualitative feedback, and ongoing reporting to measure reductions in impaired driving and improvements in roadway safety.
Quantitative Measures:
The Department will track and compare pre- and post-grant data to assess project impact, including:
• Number of DUI/DUID arrests and enforcement contacts.
• Number of DUI/DUID-related collisions, including injury and nighttime crashes. • Number of vehicles screened at checkpoints.
• Number and outcomes of saturation patrols.
• Officer training completions and certifications obtained. • Public outreach activities conducted and estimated audience reach.
Data will be collected from the Department’s records management system, traffic collision reports, citation data, and grant activity logs. Performance trends will be evaluated quarterly and compared to prior-year data to measure progress toward targeted reductions in DUI/DUID-related incidents.
Qualitative Measures:
Qualitative indicators will be used to assess community impact and program effectiveness, including:
• Community feedback received during outreach events and public meetings. • Observed changes in driver behavior, such as increased compliance at checkpoints and reduced violations in targeted areas.
• Officer feedback regarding training effectiveness, equipment usability, and operational safety improvements.
These insights will help identify program strengths, operational improvements, and emerging enforcement needs.
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Communication Plan:
Project results will be shared with internal and external stakeholders to promote transparency and reinforce deterrence.
• Internal Communication: Regular briefings to Department leadership and staff; quarterly reviews of enforcement data; integration of lessons learned into operational planning and training. • External Communication: Press releases, social media updates, and community presentations highlighting enforcement efforts, safety messages, and project outcomes; coordination with the City’s website and community newsletters to share progress and reinforce impaired driving prevention messages.
• Reporting: Required CHP progress and final reports will document activities, expenditures, and measurable outcomes, ensuring accountability and compliance with grant requirements.
Through these evaluation strategies, the Department will measure project effectiveness, demonstrate positive community impact, and support continuous improvement in impaired driving enforcement and prevention efforts.
Program Sustainability
At the conclusion of the grant period, the San Fernando Police Department will continue to promote impaired driving prevention through existing community engagement efforts. DUI/DUID education and enforcement messaging will be incorporated into Neighborhood Watch and Business Watch meetings, the Parent Academy, community forums, and social media outreach, reinforcing awareness of impaired driving risks and ongoing enforcement. Integrating prevention messaging into established programs allows the Department to sustain public awareness without additional grant funding.
Administrative Support
San Fernando Police Department personnel have extensive experience organizing and managing the logistics of DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols. Responsibilities include selecting appropriate locations, scheduling operations, deploying equipment, and assigning staff. Administrative staff maintain detailed records of DUI arrests, citations, and related enforcement actions, ensuring all documentation is accurately completed, filed, and retained in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
The Department’s administrative team is also proficient in coordinating DUI/DUID training and certifications.
Staff ensure officers receive required instruction, monitor certification status, and schedule refresher courses to maintain compliance and operational readiness. In March 2025, the Department’s Operations Commander completed the DUI Checkpoint and Management Course, further strengthening the Department’s capacity to plan and oversee effective enforcement operations.
The Police Department maintains a well-established community outreach program led by experienced personnel who conduct public awareness campaigns and educational efforts to discourage impaired driving.
These efforts include managing communications, organizing presentations, and distributing prevention materials to residents, businesses, and community groups.
In addition, administrative staff are experienced in grant management, including identifying funding opportunities, preparing competitive grant applications, and administering awarded funds for DUI enforcement initiatives. Staff ensure compliance with grant requirements, monitor expenditures, and submit timely reports to funding agencies. This strong administrative infrastructure enhances coordination, accountability, and efficiency in DUI/DUID enforcement efforts, supporting the Department’s ongoing mission to reduce impaired driving incidents and related traffic collisions in the San Fernando community.
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Detailed Budget Estimate
Award Number Organization/Agency Total Amount
30928 San Fernando Police Department $188,355.56
Cost Category Line Item Name Total Cost to Grant
Other Direct Costs
Education/Outreach Materials & Supplies $2,000.00
DUI Checkpoint Materials & Supplies $3,560.00
Category Sub-Total $5,560.00
Personnel
DUI Checkpoint $30,259.46
DUI Saturation Patrol $8,529.54
Education/Outreach $14,590.76
DRE Training - Attend $39,156.23
Backfill $54,511.61
ARIDE Training - Attend $6,142.15
SFST Training – Attend $9,213.23
Category Sub-Total $162,402.98
Travel
DRE Training – Attend Travel $1,033.60
ARIDE Training - Attend Travel $1,016.00
SFST Training - Attend Travel $1,632.00
Category Sub-Total $3,681.60
Equipment
Digital Message Sign for DUI/DUID
Checkpoints $16,710.98
Category Sub-Total $16,710.98
Grant Total $188,355.56
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Budget Narrative
San Fernando Police Department
Prior to engaging in grant-funded Saturation Patrols, DUI Checkpoints, or other enforcement activities in areas where the grantee does not have primary traffic jurisdiction, the grantee should consult with the agency having primary traffic jurisdiction.
Other Direct Costs
DUI Checkpoint Materials & Supplies
$3,560.00
Supplies will support safe and visible checkpoint operations and provide an opportunity to distribute educational materials regarding cannabis-impaired driving.
Purchase up to two (2) portable lights for DUI checkpoints. $650 each x 2 = $1300
Anti-fatigue Mats for DUI Checkpoints:
Up to 6 (4x6) mats at $260 each
6 x $260 = $1,560
Reflective Vests for DUI Checkpoints:
Up to 20 vests @ $35 each
20 x $35 = $700
Education/Outreach Materials & Supplies
$2,000.00
Educational outreach brochures/materials for DUID education and awareness (600 @ $2.00 each) – Total: $1,200 Correlating CTFGP Activity: Community education and outreach activities focused on impaired driving prevention and public awareness.
Portable tabletop display for use at community outreach events, DUI/DUID prevention presentations (1 @ $800) – Total: $800
Correlating CTFGP Activity: Community education and outreach activities supporting public awareness and engagement regarding impaired driving and cannabis-related traffic safety.
Personnel
DUI Checkpoint
$30,259.46
One (1) DUI/DUID Checkpoint
6-9 Hours
One Commander OT @ $210/hour for 9 hours. (1 checkpoint X 9 hours X $210) Total Commander OT = $1890 X .1845 benefits = 2,238.71
Up to two (2) Sergeants OT @ $201.47/hour for 9 hours (1 checkpoint X 9 hour X $201.47) x 2 Sgts) Total Sergeant OT = $3,626.37 X .1845 benefits = $4,295.44
Up to eight (8) Officers OT @ $162.05 for 9 hours (1 checkpoint X 9 hours X $162.45 x 8 officers) Total Officer OT = $11,667.24 X .1845 benefits = $13,819.85
Up to three (3) Community Service Officers (CSOs) OT @ $60/hour for 9 hours (1 checkpoint X 9 hours X $60 x 3 CSOs) Total CSO OT = $1,620 x .1845 benefits = $1,918.89 Up to three (3) Cadets OT @ $51/hour for 9 hours (1checkpoint x 9 hours x $51). Total Cadet OT = $1,377 x .1845 benefits = $1,631.06
Up to three (3) Civilian Employees OT @ $156.74/hour for 9 hours (1 checkpoint x 9 hours x $156.74 x 3 employees) Total Civilian OT = $4,231.85 x .1845 benefits = $5,012.62 One (1) Desk Officer OT @ $125.97/hour for 9 hours (1 checkpoint x 9 hours x $125.97 x 1 DO) Total DO OT = $1,133.73 x .1845 benefits = $1,342.90
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Budget Narrative
San Fernando Police Department
Prior to engaging in grant-funded Saturation Patrols, DUI Checkpoints, or other enforcement activities in areas where the grantee does not have primary traffic jurisdiction, the grantee should consult with the agency having primary traffic jurisdiction.
DUI Saturation Patrol
$8,529.54
Up to two (2) Saturation Patrols for 6-8 hours each patrol.
Up to two (2) Officers OT @ $162.05/hour (2 patrols x 8 hours x $162.05/hour x 2 officers) = $5,185.44 x .1845 benefits = $6,142.15
Up to one (1) Desk Officer OT @ $125.97/hour for 8 hours (2 patrols x 8 hours x $125.97/hour x 2 officers) = $2,015.52 x .1845 = $2,387.38
Education/Outreach
$14,590.76
At least four (4) Educational Presentations hosted by SFPD's Area Lead Officers (ALOs/Corporals). Each will entail 4-6 hours of OT.
Up to four (4) Presentations with 1 ALO each. OT @ $192.47/hour for 4 hours (4 events x 4 hours x $192.47/hour x 4 corporals) = Total OT $12,318.08 x .1845 benefits = $14590.76
DRE Training - Attend
$39,156.23
DRE Training for up to 2 officers for 102 hours training (classroom and field instruction) Officer OT @ $162.05/hour (102 hours training x 2 officers x $162.05/hour) Total DRE Training OT = $33,057.18 x .1845 benefits = $39,156.23 Backfill
$54,511.61
Backfill for up to 2 officers to attend DRE Training for 102 hours OT @ $162.05/hour (102 hours x 2 officers x $162.05/hour) Total Backfill OT = $33,057.18x .1845 benefits = $39,156.23
ARIDE Training Backfill Up to two (2) officers for 16 hours.
OT @ $162.05/hour for 16 hours for 2 officers (16 hours training x 2 officers x $162.05/hour) Total Backfill OT = $6,142.15 x .1845 benefits = $6,142.15
SFST Training Backfill for up to two (2) officers for 24 hours.
OT @ $162.05/hour for 24 hours of training (24 hours training x 2 officers x $162.05/hour) Total Backfill OT for SFST Training = $9,213.23 x .1845 benefits = $9,213.23
ARIDE Training - Attend
$6,142.15
ARIDE Training for up to two (2) officers for 16 hours.
OT @ $162.05/hour for 16 hours for 2 officers (16 hours training x 2 officers x $162.05/hour) Total ARIDE OT = $5,185.44 x .1845 benefits = $6,142.15
SFST Training – Attend
$9,213.23
SFST Training for up to two (2) officers for 24 hour training OT @ $162.05/hour for 24 hours (24 hours training x 2 officers x $162.05/hour) Total SFST Training OT = $7,778.16 x .1845 benefits = $9,213.23
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Budget Narrative
San Fernando Police Department
Prior to engaging in grant-funded Saturation Patrols, DUI Checkpoints, or other enforcement activities in areas where the grantee does not have primary traffic jurisdiction, the grantee should consult with the agency having primary traffic jurisdiction.
Travel
DRE Training – Attend Travel
$1,033.60
DRE Classroom Course in Glendale, CA September 2026 for up to 2 officers Meal Reimbursement: $20/day for 10 days = $200 x 2 officers = $400 Mileage: 44 miles (roundtrip)/day x 10 days = 440 total miles x .72/mile = $316.80 x 2 officers =$633.60 Mileage + Meals for Two Officers = $1,033.60
REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE AT CALIFORNIA STATE (CALHR) RATES. ANY COSTS BEYOND STATE TRAVEL RATES WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE GRANTEE.
ARIDE Training - Attend Travel
$1,016.00
ARIDE Training for up to two (2) officers
Hotel: $191 per night (based on hotel information found at https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2203) 2 nights @ $191 per night = $382
Per Diem (2 dinners, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches) for 2 days travel: $126 $126 + $382 = $508 total/per
Total ARIDE training cost for 2 officers = $508 x 2 = $1,016.
REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE AT CALIFORNIA STATE (CALHR) RATES. ANY COSTS BEYOND STATE TRAVEL RATES WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE GRANTEE.
SFST Training - Attend Travel
$1,632.00
SFST Training for up to 2 officers
Hotel: $191 per night (based on hotel information found at https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2203) 3 nights @ $191 per night = $573
Per Diem (3 dinners, 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches) for 4 days travel: $243 $573 + $243 = $816 total/per training
Total SFST Training Travel for 2 officers = $816 x 2 = $1,632 REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE AT CALIFORNIA STATE (CALHR) RATES. ANY COSTS BEYOND STATE TRAVEL RATES WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE GRANTEE.
Equipment
Digital Message Sign for DUI/DUID Checkpoints
$16,710.98
Digital message unit to be used at DUI/DUID checkpoints to display safety messaging related to cannabis-impaired driving, deterrence, and roadway safety.
One message display unit base unit @ $7,436.82.
Trailer: $6,150
Bluetooth capability, solar panels, portable stand, case, mounting kit, shipping & handling: $3,124.16
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RESOLUTION NO. 8473
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 ADOPTED ON JUNE 29, 2026, APPROPRIATING CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY
PATROL CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
WHEREAS, the City Council has received and considered the proposed adjustment to the budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, commencing July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is necessary to amend the revenues and expenditures of the current City budget to accept the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) funds, to help address the dangers of impaired driving involving alcohol and/or drugs by conducting driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoints, Saturation Patrols, and purchasing tools to assist in DUI prevention and enforcement efforts; and WHEREAS, an annual budget for the City of San Fernando for Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk’s Office, was adopted on June 29, 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, FIND, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The following adjustments are made to the City Budget:
ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT
PROGRAM (CHP CTFGP) GRANT
Increase in Revenues $_188,355.56
Account No. 110-3696-3629
Increase in Expenditures $_188,355.56
Account No. 110-220-3629-4105 $ 162,402.98
Account No. 110-220-3629-4300 $ 22,270.98
Account No. 110-220-3629-4360 $ 3,681.60
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the Office of the City Clerk.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 3rd day of August, 2026.
Victoria Garcia, Mayor of the City of San
Fernando, California
ATTEST:
Julia Fritz, City Clerk
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RES. NO. 8473
2 CERTIFICATION
I, City Clerk of the City of San Fernando, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy of Resolution No. 8473 which was regularly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of San Fernando, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of August, 2026, by the following vote of the City Council:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Fernando, California, this _____ day of August, 2026.
Julia Fritz, City Clerk
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State of California-Transportation Agency GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
Safety, Service, and Security An Internationally Accredited Agency 601 North 7th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 843-4360
(800) 735-2929 (TT/TDD)
(800) 735-2922 (Voice)
June 30, 2026
File No.: 060.17344.19741
Jennifer Spatig
San Fernando Police Department
910 First Street
San Fernando, CA 91340
Dear Ms. Spatig:
On behalf of the California Highway Patrol (CHP), it is my pleasure to inform you, the San Fernando Police Department, is conditionally approved for Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) funding in the amount of $188,355.56. The purpose of this grant funding is to help your agency reduce and mitigate the impacts of impaired driving in your community.
All grant awards, including any adjustments to requested funding, were made by the Department based on the merits of the Grant Application, scale of operation, and in accordance with the Request for Application (RFA) requirements and associated regulations.
The official Grant Agreement for signature is forthcoming. In order to execute your Grant Agreement, please provide documentation from a local governing body, authorizing your organization to receive this grant funding, to the Cannabis Grants Unit, by email at [email protected], as soon as possible.
Refer to California Code of Regulations Title 13, Division 2, Chapter 13, Section 1890.13(g) for additional information.
The CHP looks forward to partnering with you and your agency on this project in an effort to make California’s roadways a safer place to travel. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Cannabis Grants Unit at (916) 843-4360.
Sincerely,
For/
M. W. HEADRICK, Chief
Enforcement and Planning Division
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AGENDA REPORT
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1202 WWW.SANFERNANDO.GOV REVIEW: ☒ City Clerk ☒ Director of Admin. Services ☒ City Manager To: Mayor Victoria Garcia and Councilmembers
From: Kanika Kith, City Manager
By: Will Pettener, Assistant to the City Manager
Date: August 3, 2026
Subject: Consideration to Approve Release of a Request for Proposals for Professional Planning, Environmental, Architectural, and Engineering Services for Proposed Community Resiliency Centers
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Professional Planning, Environmental, Architectural, and Engineering Services for Proposed Community Resiliency Centers (CRC) (Attachment “A”).
BACKGROUND:
1. On July 18, 2016, the City Council approved Contract No. 1832 (Attachment “B”), a non-exclusive agreement with the Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians (FTBMI) for the use of Rudy Ortega Sr. and Recreation Park facilities.
2. On August 2, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 8085 (Attachment “C”), expressing local support, acknowledgement, and apologized for the historic mistreatment of FTBMI.
3. On September 15, 2023, FTBMI applied for grant funding through the California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) for their CRC Program with support from the City and Climate Resolve.
4. On February 28, 2024, the SGC approved CRC funding for the Pasekinga Project in San Fernando for an amount up to $470,813 (Attachment “D”).
5. On July 9, 2026, FTBMI shared information with the City that $150,000 in planning grant funding was still available to the City related to the Pasekinga Project. They also informed staff that the implementation grant funding application window would be coming in Fall 2027, creating urgency to complete additional planning steps. FTBMI and City staff agreed that the best approach to strengthen a future implementation grant application would be to demonstrate additional activity related to existing planning funds held by FTBMI through the release of an RFP and onboarding of a planning consultant for the project.
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Consideration to Approve Release of a Request for Proposals for Professional Planning, Environmental, Architectural, and Engineering Services for Proposed Community Resiliency Center
ANALYSIS:
Administered by the SGC, the CRC Program funds planning, development, construction, and upgrades of local facilities to serve as Community Resilience Centers, providing shelter and resources during climate and other emergencies, including extreme heat events and poor air quality days. The program also funds ongoing year-round community services and programs, such as information and resource distribution and workforce development trainings, that build overall community resilience. Community-serving locations may include schools, libraries, community and youth centers, health clinics, places of worship, independent living centers, and more. SGC’s CRC program will fund planning, pre-development, and implementation activities.
As a California Native American Tribe, FTBMI qualified to submit a grant application. The project submitted was called Pasekinga (Place of Shade) and aims to engage the community in developing strategies and site preparation for resiliency centers at Las Palmas, Rudy Ortega Sr., and Recreation Parks. The scope of work included community engagement and outreach for design and community needs, as well as fund site preparation processes (permitting, facility condition assessments, etc.), project readiness documentation (fiscal studies), and pre-construction steps (cost estimates and project designs) to make the project shovel-ready for CRC implementation for upcoming rounds of this grant and other similar funding opportunities.
To advance the City and FTBMI toward future construction-phase grants, a qualified consultant must be procured to perform planning, environmental, architectural, engineering, and cost-estimating work consistent with the SGC-approved CRC Work Plan.
The proposed RFP corresponds directly to the technical work needed to satisfy Planning Grant requirements, prepare full site readiness analyses, develop conceptual designs and engineering plans, and produce cost estimates and implementation strategies.
Releasing the RFP will allow the City to solicit qualified firms capable of delivering the full suite of planning, environmental, architectural, engineering, and cost-estimating services needed to advance the CRC initiative. Consultants will be required to manage project coordination with City staff, FTBMI, and partner organizations to ensure timely progress and compliance with grant requirements. Firms must review and validate existing conditions and prepare comprehensive site readiness analyses for Recreation Park, Las Palmas Park, and Rudy Ortega Sr. Park, relying on existing assessments while supplementing information as needed.
The consultant will develop an environmental compliance strategy, identify constraints, determine the appropriate CEQA pathway, and outline necessary permits and regulatory coordination. Additionally, the RFP calls for conceptual architectural and engineering design services to evaluate resiliency improvements, emergency functions, programming needs, solar and battery storage opportunities, and Americans with Disability Act (ADA) enhancements.
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Consideration to Approve Release of a Request for Proposals for Professional Planning, Environmental, Architectural, and Engineering Services for Proposed Community Resiliency Center
The following is a tentative timeline for the proposed process:
TASK DATE
Release RFP August 4, 2026
Deadline for Questions August 25, 2026
Response to Questions Posted on Website September 2, 2026 Proposal Due Date September 9, 2026
Present Proposed Agreement to City Council for approval September 21, 2026 The proposed timeline has been condensed to ensure a consultant is procured prior to the submission deadline for the next implementation grant period, which closes on September 27, 2026. FTBMI and City staff believe that procurement of a vendor will strengthen a potential implementation grant submission aiming at providing critical funding to support capital projects on park facility deferred maintenance. Utilizing the existing Facility Conditions Assessment Report (Attachment “E”), an implementation grant application of up to $10M may be submitted during this cycle. The assessment report will also be provided to the selected consultant within this procurement to expedite their planning efforts.
Issuance of this RFP does not obligate the City to award a contract. Any final agreement resulting from this process will be subject to City Council approval. Firm will provide planning level construction cost estimates, including contingencies, escalation, soft costs, and recommended implementation phasing. The selected consultant will compile all work into a complete final planning package and present findings to the City and FTBMI. The RFP’s release is necessary to move the project into its next phase and position the City for future implementation funding.
BUDGET IMPACT:
There is no budget impact associated with the release of the RFP for Professional Planning, Environmental, Architectural, and Engineering Services for Proposed CRC’s. Costs associated with the selected vendor will be presented to the City Council on September 21, 2026, along with an agreement with FTBMI to pay the vendor through existing fund balance remaining in the SGC grant held by FTBMI, with a maximum budget of $150,000.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the release of a RFP for Professional Planning, Environmental, Architectural, and Engineering Services for Proposed CRC Sites.
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ATTACHMENT:
A. RFP for Professional Planning, Environmental, Architectural, and Engineering Services for Proposed Community Resiliency Centers
B. Contract No. 1832 (provided via digital link)
C. Resolution No. 8085 (provided via digital link)
D. SGC CRC Award Notice
E. Facility Conditions Assessment Report (provided via digital link) August 3, 2026 Special & Regular Mtg Page 118 of 294
ATTACHMENT “A”
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received by the City of San Fernando, California, for furnishing the following:
PROFESSIONAL PLANNING, ENVIRONMENTAL,
ARCHITECTURAL, AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
PROPOSED COMMUNITY RESILIENCY CENTERS
in strict accordance with the Specifications on file in the office of the SAN FERNANDO CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE, 117 Macneil Street, San Fernando, California, 91340. Copies of specifications and proposal documents may be obtained from the City’s website at sanfernando.gov/BusinessSupport/RFPs-RFQs-NIBs-NOIs.
An electronic copy of the proposal must be submitted in PDF format via email to the CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT at [email protected]. The deadline for RFP submissions is 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Any bidder may withdraw their proposal, without obligation, at any time prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of proposals. A withdrawal will not be effective unless made personally or by telephonic notification received prior to the closing date.
Proposals may later be referred to the City Council for appropriate action. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals as the best interests of the City may dictate.
By: ________________________________
Julia Fritz, City Clerk
Published in The San Fernando Sun on __________ 2026.
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City of San Fernando RFP
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The City Manager’s Office is requesting proposals for:
PROFESSIONAL PLANNING, ENVIRONMENTAL,
ARCHITECTURAL, AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
PROPOSED COMMUNITY RESILIENCY CENTERS
RELEASE DATE: August 4, 2026
RESPONSE DUE: September 9, 2026
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RFP for Professional Planning, Environmental, Architectural, And Engineering Services For Proposed Community Resiliency Centers
2 GENERAL INFORMATION
The City of San Fernando invites qualified consulting firms to submit proposals for professional consulting services to perform planning, environmental, architectural, engineering, and cost estimating work related to three proposed Community Resiliency Center’s (CRC). The City seeks a consultant with demonstrated experience preparing construction ready planning documents to complete an assessment of Recreation Park, Las Palmas Park, and Rudy Ortega, Sr. Park,
BACKGROUND
The City of San Fernando was incorporated in 1911 and is currently organized according to the City Council/City Manager form of government with seven departments, including a Police Department, Public Works Department, and Recreation and Community Services Department. The City employs approximately 146 full-time employees from a total Adopted Budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 of $58.9 million, which includes a General Fund budget of $30.1 million. The City is a cost-conscious provider of outstanding public services to its citizens and local businesses.
RFP OVERVIEW & TIMELINE
RFP Title: Professional Planning, Environmental, Architectural, and Engineering Services for Proposed Community
Resiliency Centers
Scope of Work: See “Scope of Work” Section on Pages 5-9 RFP Submittal Information: Submit electronic copies of their proposal in PDF format via email to the CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT at
[email protected], with the subject “City of San Fernando - Professional Planning, Environmental,
Architectural, and Engineering Services for Proposed
Community Resiliency Centers”
RFP Due Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 by 5:00 PM PST RFP Submittal Requirements: Submitted Proposals must include the information described in the “INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED”
Section on Pages 10-11 of this RFP.
Submitted Proposals will be considered non-responsive
if the Proposal does not provide all requested
information.
City Contact: Will Pettener
Assistant to the City Manager
Phone: (818) 898-1226
Email: [email protected]
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3 On September 15, 2023, the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians (FTBMI) applied for grant funding through the California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) for their CRC Program with support from the City of San Fernando and Climate Resolve. On February 28, 2024, the SGC approved CRC funding for the Pasekinga Project in San Fernando for an amount up to $470,813. The City of San Fernando was allocated up to $150,000 in planning funds to begin planning, environmental, architectural, and engineering work at three City parks: Recreation Park, Las Palmas Park, and Rudy Ortega, Sr. Park.
The City, along with FTBMI and Climate Resolve, anticipate the submittal of a subsequent Implementation Grant application for the SGC CRC program by the current grant cycle deadline of September 25, 2026. The planning work completed by the selected consultant will be utilized to begin final design and construction work for any projects awarded by the implementation grant.
Please note the total budget for the proposal cannot exceed $150,000 as that is the total planning grant budget allocated for these services.
INSTRUCTIONS TO SUBMITTING FIRMS
A. Examination of Proposal Documents
By submitting a proposal, the prospective firm represents that it has thoroughly examined and become familiar with the services required under this RFP, and that it is capable of delivering quality services to the City in a creative, cost-effective & service-oriented manner.
B. Questions/Clarifications
Please direct any questions regarding this RFP to the City Clerk Department at [email protected]. Questions must be received by 5:00 p.m. PST on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. All questions received prior to the deadline will be collected and responses will be emailed and posted on the City website by Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
C. Submission of Bid Proposals
All bid proposals shall be submitted via email to the City Clerk Department at [email protected] and the subject line of the email shall read, “City of San Fernando RFP – Professional Planning, Environmental, Architectural, and Engineering Services for Proposed Community Resiliency Centers.” Proposals must be received no later than Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST. All proposals received after that time will not be accepted.
D. Withdrawal of Proposals
A firm may withdraw its proposal at any time before the due date for submission of proposals as provided in the RFP by delivering a written request for withdrawal signed by, or on behalf of the prospective firm.
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4 E. Rights of City of San Fernando
This RFP does not commit the City to enter into a Contract, nor does it obligate the City to pay for any costs incurred in preparation and submission of proposals or in anticipation of a contract.
The City reserves the right to:
1) Make the selection based on its sole discretion;
2) Reject any and all proposals without prejudice;
3) Issue subsequent Requests for Proposal;
4) Postpone opening for its own convenience;
5) Remedy technical errors in the Request of Proposal process; 6) Approve or disapprove the use of particular sub-contractors; 7) Negotiate with any, all, or none of the prospective firms; 8) Solicit best and final offers from all or some of the prospective firms; 9) Accept other than the lowest offer; and/or
10) Waive informalities and irregularities in the proposal process.
F. Contract Type
It is anticipated that a standard form professional services agreement contract will be signed subsequent to City Council review and approval of the recommended firm.
G. Collusion
By submitting a proposal, each prospective firm represents and warrants that; its proposal is genuine and not a sham or collusive or made in the interest of or on behalf of any person not named therein; that the prospective firm has not directly, induced or solicited any other person to submit a sham proposal or any other person to refrain from submitting a proposal; and, that the prospective firm has not in any manner sought collusion to secure any improper advantage over any other person submitting a proposal.
SCOPE OF SERVICE
The City of San Fernando is seeking a highly qualified consultant to assist in providing professional services including, but not limited to, the following tasks:
1. Project Management and Coordination
The Consultant shall:
• Attend project kickoff meeting.
• Coordinate with City staff, FTBMI, Paseki Strategies, and Climate Resolve. • Participate in monthly coordination meetings.
• Prepare meeting agendas, meeting summaries, and progress updates.
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5 • Manage project schedule and deliverables.
Deliverables to include:
• Project Schedule
• Monthly Progress Updates
• Meeting Summaries
2. Existing Conditions Review and Site Readiness
Review available project information including:
• Existing Facility Assessment Report
• Existing plans and maps
• Utility information
• Previous planning studies
• Existing environmental documentation
Conduct site visits to all three CRC locations.
Validate existing information as necessary for CRC planning. Duplicate assessments shall not be performed where adequate existing information is available. An existing Facility Conditions Assessment Report (Attachment “A”) has been completed and can be incorporated as needed to inform site needs and comply with any planning grant requirements.
Consultant to Prepare:
• Site Analysis
• Road Capacity Assessment
• Land Use Compatibility Assessment
• Emergency Access Review
• Site Readiness Memorandum
• Site Control Documentation Support
Deliverables to include:
• Existing Conditions Memorandum
• Project Site Analysis Report
• Site Readiness Assessment
3. Environmental Planning and Permitting
Develop an environmental compliance strategy by:
• Evaluating the appropriate CEQA pathway
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6 • Identifying environmental constraints
• Preparing a permitting matrix
• Identifying required local, regional, and state permits • Coordinating with permitting agencies, as necessary
• Developing recommendations for future environmental documentation • Assisting the City in preparing procurement language for future implementation activities
Deliverables to include:
• CEQA Strategy Memorandum
• Permit Matrix
• Environmental Constraints Summary
• Regulatory Coordination Memorandum
4. Conceptual Architectural and Engineering Design
Prepare conceptual designs for Community Resilience Center improvements at all three facilities. The design shall evaluate:
• Cooling center functionality
• Emergency shelter operations
• Backup power integration
• Solar photovoltaic opportunities
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Community programming spaces
• ADA improvements
• Building resiliency improvements
• Emergency operations support spaces
Engineering disciplines shall include, as appropriate:
• Civil
• Structural
• Electrical
• Mechanical
• Utility coordination
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7 Deliverables to include:
• Concept Site Plans
• Preliminary Floor Plans
• Architectural Renderings
• Concept Engineering Drawings
CRC Facility Programming Summary
5. Construction Cost Estimates and Implementation Strategy Prepare planning-level construction cost estimates for each CRC site.
Cost estimates shall include:
• Construction costs
• Soft costs
• Design contingencies
• Escalation
• Phasing recommendations
Develop implementation recommendations to support future grant applications.
Deliverables to include:
• Opinion of Probable Construction Cost
• Implementation Phasing Plan
• Funding Readiness Memorandum
6. Final Report and Presentation
Compile all project deliverables into a final implementation-ready planning package.
Present findings to:
• City of San Fernando
• Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians
Deliverables to include:
• Final Planning Report
• Electronic Deliverables (PDF and editable files)
• Final Presentation
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8 Special Provisions
To avoid duplication of work and maximize grant funds, the Consultant shall:
• Utilize the City's existing Facility Assessment Report and other available planning documents as the basis for analysis.
• Validate and supplement existing information only where necessary to support CRC planning and implementation.
• Coordinate with FTBMI, Paseki Strategies, Climate Resolve, and City staff to ensure consistency with the approved CRC Work Plan.
• Produce all deliverables necessary to satisfy SGC Planning Grant requirements including project site analysis, CEQA readiness, permit identification, conceptual plans, engineering concepts, architectural renderings, and planning-level construction cost estimates.
SCHEDULE FOR SELECTION
TASK DATE
Release RFP August 4, 2026
Deadline for Questions August 25, 2026
Response to Questions Posted on Website September 2, 2026 Proposal Due Date September 9, 2026
Present Proposed Agreement to City Council for approval September 21, 2026 The schedule above is tentative and subject to change at the discretion of the City, with appropriate notice to prospective Proposers. Please check the City of San Fernando website for the latest updates at www.sanfernando.gov/Business-Support/RFPs-RFQs-NIBs-NOIs.
Proposer must be available on Monday, September 21, 2026, in-person or virtually, for a possible presentation to the City Council.
METHOD OF SELECTION AND NOTICES
The City will evaluate the information provided in the submitted proposals using the following criteria as a guideline:
• Completeness and Comprehensiveness;
• Experience of the firm providing similar services to other municipalities; • Cost effectiveness; and
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9 • Quality of proposed staff.
INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED
1. Prospective Firms must submit one digital copy of their proposal via email to [email protected] in PDF format.
2. Include a Proposal Summary Section
This section shall discuss the highlights, key features, and distinguishing points of the Proposal. A separate sheet shall include all the contact people on the Proposal and how to communicate with them.
3. Include a Profile of the Proposing Firm(s) Section
This section shall include a brief description of the firm, including size, location of office(s), number of years providing service, organizational structure of the division responsible, etc.
Additionally, this section shall include a listing of any lawsuit and the result of that action resulting from (a) any public project undertaken by the Firm where litigation is still pending or has occurred within the last five years or (b) any type of project where claims or settlements were paid by the Firm or its insurers within the last five years.
4. Include a Qualifications of the Firm Section
This section shall include a brief description of the Firm’s qualifications and previous experience of similar or related services provided to other agencies. Provide a description of pertinent experience with other public municipalities (maximum of four) that includes a summary of the work performed, the total amount billed, the period over which your Firm worked with the agencies, and the name, title, and phone number of clients to be contacted for references. Include at least two (2) sample reports for similar projects prepared for other local government agencies. Describe any attributes that distinguish the services provided by your firm/individual from others that would help the City in the selection process.
5. Include a Work Plan Section
In this section, present a well-conceived service plan. This section of the proposal shall establish the Firm’s understanding of the City’s Scope of Services in this RFP and the Firm’s ability to satisfy the objectives and requirements outlined in the scope. Describe the proposed approach for addressing the scope of service, outlining the approach that would be undertaken in providing the requested services, and the tentative schedule for project completion. Additionally, describe related service experience by the Firm in similar work. Please describe the role, extent of services (number of people used, engagement duration, and contract value).
6. Include a Proposed Staffing Section
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10 In this section, discuss how the Firm would propose to staff the City’s consulting needs. Firm’s key team members shall be identified by name, specific responsibilities and their qualifications. An organizational chart for the team and resumes for key Firm personnel shall be included. Key Firm personnel will be an important factor considered by the City. There can be no change of key personnel once the proposal is submitted, without prior approval of the City.
7. Include a Proposal Costs Sheet and Rates Section
In this section, include the proposed costs to provide the services desired. Include any other cost and price information that would be contained in a potential agreement with the City.
In addition, include the costs for any other services that are considered optional additions.
Please note the total budget for the proposal cannot exceed $150,000 as that is the total planning grant budget allocated for these services.
Attachments:
A. City of San Fernando Facility Conditions Assessment Report (provided via digital link) August 3, 2026 Special & Regular Mtg Page 129 of 294
1 Carlos Hernandez
From: SGC CRC <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, February 16, 2024 8:31 AM
To: Miguel Luna; Carlos Hernandez; Jonathan Parfrey; [email protected] Cc: Amar Cid
Subject: Congratulations on Being Recommended for a CRC Planning Grant Award! CAUTION: External Sender
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Dear Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians (FBMI), City of San Fernando, Climate Resolve, and Paseki Strategies Corporation,
The Community Resilience Centers team is delighted to inform you that your proposal has been recommended for a CRC Planning Grant award! The SGC Council will make final awards decisions based on staff recommendations at the next Council Meeting on February 28th, 2024.
Your proposal stood out among many exceptional submissions, and it is with great pleasure that we recommend your project for this grant. We are confident that the Pasekinga (Place of Shade) Resilience Center Network (PRCN) will contribute significantly to the local Tribal and non-Tribal communities of San Fernando.
Due to the extremely high volume of quality applications, Staff are recommending the eleven top-scoring applications for award. This will result in a slightly reduced award amount of $470,813.69. Program Staff and the TA provider will support awarded applicants revise their proposals through a participatory process, to match the reduced award amount based on project or plan conditions. Additional details will be available following the Council meeting.
Please note that all meeting materials, including the list of recommended awardees and information on the adjusted award amount, will be posted publicly to the SGC website on February 16th, ahead of the council meeting. We encourage you to review the materials once they are available: https://sgc.ca.gov/meetingsevents/council/ We strongly encourage you to attend the SGC Council Meeting on February 28th, either in person or virtually. If you wish to attend in-person, this meeting will be taking place from 1 – 4 pm PST at the Sierra Hearing Room at the CalEPA Headquarters, 2nd Floor at 1001 I Street in Sacramento, CA. You can attend virtually using the following link: https://sgc.ca.gov/meetings-events/council/. Your presence would provide an excellent opportunity to gain insight into the decision-making process and to network with other stakeholders.
Additionally, if you wish to provide public comment during the meeting, we welcome your input. Your perspective as an applicant would be valuable in shaping discussions and informing future initiatives. We believe your participation would greatly enrich the proceedings and enhance the collaborative spirit of our program.
Additionally, we would like to request a quote or some other content that could be included in a press release announcing the recommended awardees. This content can be, but is not limited to, immediate reactions to this notification of recommended award or how you hope this grant will impact your community. This press release will be posted on our website and shared with media outlets to celebrate the accomplishments of all recipients.
Your contribution to this announcement would be greatly appreciated. Please respond with a quote or any other content you would like us to include by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.
ATTACHMENT "D"
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2 We sincerely thank you for your continued interest in our program and for the time and effort you invested in preparing your application! We recognize the commitment and dedication required to develop compelling proposals, and we applaud your hard work.
Following the SGC Council Meeting on February 28th, our team will be in touch with additional details about the award, including the official Award Letter, and next steps. Should you have any questions or require further information in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Once again, congratulations on this achievement. We look forward to working with you and supporting the successful implementation of your project.
Warm regards,
The CRC Team
(Dora Monterroza, Jessica Cervantes, Jess McCool, Anna Jane Jones, Jin Zhang) Community Resilience Centers Program
California Strategic Growth Council
1400 Tenth Street | Sacramento, CA 95814
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AGENDA REPORT
ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1202 WWW.SFCITY.ORG REVIEW: ☒ City Clerk ☒ Admin. Services Director ☒ City Manager To: Mayor Victoria Garcia and Councilmembers
From: Kanika Kith, City Manager
By: Julio Salcedo, Director of Recreation & Community Services Date: August 3, 2026
Subject: Consideration to Approve a First Amendment Extending the Contract Services Agreement with University of California Los Angeles Healthy Early Head Start Program to Provide Support in School Readiness and Quality Services RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
a. Approve a first amendment extending the Contract Services Agreement with University of California Los Angeles Health Early Head Start Program (UCLA Head Start) (Attachment “A” – Contract No. 2408(a)) to August 4, 2029, to provide individualized support in school readiness, health, resources, and quality services for infant, toddlers, pregnant women, and their families, free of costs to San Fernando residents and other participants; and b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive changes and execute all related documents.
BACKGROUND:
1. In February 2025, UCLA Early Head Start Program and the City met to research a possible collaboration to provide services for infants, toddlers, pregnant women and their families such as Parent Education, Obesity Prevention, Early Head Start program, Individual and Group Counseling among others.
2. On August 4, 2025, the City Council approved Contract No. 2408(a), a one year agreement with UCLA Head start for services to be offered at the Pioneer House, Recreation Park and Las Palmas Park, effective August 4, 2025 to August 4, 2026.
ANALYSIS:
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to achieve this strategic goal as early childhood education lays the foundation for long-term academic, social, and emotional success. The Agreement with UCLA Head Start has offered San Fernando residents these benefits since August 4, 2025. Although the current Agreement is set to expire on August 4, 2026, the program will continue on a month-to-month basis without interruption in service to the community.
Through this collaboration, both agencies increased the number of families that are served, offer parenting classes to families in the community free of charge, implemented an obesity prevention program (Let’s Play Outside Again) for children two (2) to five (5) years of age and utilized park space to host UCLA Head Start meetings and events. These program have been offered at all three (3) locations in the City, Recreation Park, Las Palmas Park and the Pioneer House.
UCLA Head Start has provided free, personalized support for pregnant women, infants, toddlers (up to age three (3)), and their families, especially those facing economic hardship. Through weekly home visits, developmental screenings, social-emotional group activities, health monitoring, and family services, the program ensures early childhood development, school readiness, and improved maternal outcomes at the Pioneer House. Parents are engaged as their child’s first teacher, with individualized goal setting and support. By addressing the unique needs of each family, linguistic, cultural, economic, or health-related, Head Start removes barriers and builds a strong foundation for lifelong learning and success.
UCLA Head Start on Wheels, a converted Recreational Vehicle (RV)serving as a mobile classroom, launched May 1, 2026, visits Recreation Park every Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This program brings personalized, culturally respectful support directly to underserved families, helping children build school readiness, health, and resilience while supporting parents' well-being. By treating parents as partners and meeting families where they are, the program builds trust and encourages steady participation, creating lasting benefits for both children and families.
Given the measurable benefits this partnership has delivered to San Fernando families, including expanded service capacity, free parenting education, obesity prevention programming, and increased community access through Pioneer Park House and Recreation Park, staff recommends continuing this collaboration through August 4, 2029.
BUDGET IMPACT:
There is no budget impact incurred by this collaboration as any maintenance costs incurred for these programs by the use of City facilities have already been accounted for in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Adopted Budget.
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CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve a first amendment extending the Contract Services Agreement with UCLA Head Start to August 4, 2029, to provide individualized support in school readiness, health, resources, and quality services for infant, toddlers, pregnant women, and their families, free of costs to San Fernando residents and other participants; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive changes and execute all related documents.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Contract No. 2408(a), including:
Exhibit “A”: Contract No. 2408 (provided via digital link) August 3, 2026 Special & Regular Mtg Page 137 of 294
CONTRACT NO. 2408(a)
FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT
Parties: UCLA Early Head Start and City of San Fernando Engagement: Provide individualized support in school readiness, health, resources, and quality services for infant, toddlers, pregnant women, and their families THIS FIRST AMENDMENT (hereinafter, “First Amendment”) to that certain agreement entitled “Contract Services Agreement – Provide individualized support in school readiness, health, resources, and quality services for infant, toddlers, pregnant women, and their families ” Contract No. 2408, dated August 4, 2025 (hereinafter, “Master Agreement”), is hereby made and entered into this 3rd day of August, 2026 (hereinafter, “Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, a municipal corporation (hereinafter, “CITY”) and THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, a California public corporation (“University”), on behalf of the UCLA HEALTH EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM (the “UCLA Head Start” and, collectively, hereinafter, “CONTRACTOR”). For purpose of this First Amendment, the capitalized term “Parties” shall be a collective reference to both CITY and CONTRACTOR. The capitalized term “Party” may refer to either CITY or CONTRACTOR interchangeably as appropriate.
RECITALS
This First Amendment is made and entered into with respect to the following facts:
WHEREAS, exaction of the Master Agreement was executed by the Parties on August 4, 2025 (A true and correct copy of the Master Agreement is attached and incorporated hereto as Exhibit “A”); and
WHEREAS, the term of the Master Agreement expires August 4, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Parties desire to amend the Master Agreement to extend the term of services to August 4, 2029; with an option of one (1) three-year extension; and WHEREAS, the capitalized term “Contract” shall refer to the Master Agreement as amended by way of this First Amendment; and
WHEREAS, that the execution of this First Amendment was approved by the San Fernando City Council at its Regular Meeting of August 3, 2026, under Agenda Item No. 8.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the Parties agree as follows:
ATTACHMENT "A"
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SECTION 1. The Term as defined under Section 2 of the Master Agreement is hereby amended to August 4, 2029, with an option of one (1) three-year extension.
SECTION 2. Notwithstanding anything in the Master Agreement or First Amendment to the contrary, CONTRACTOR shall perform the various services and tasks set forth in the Scope of Work in accordance with the performance scheduled entitled “Scope of Work” which is referenced in Exhibit “A” of Contract No. 2408.
SECTION 3. Except as otherwise set forth in this First Amendment, the Master Agreement shall remain binding, controlling and in full force and effect. The provisions of this First Amendment shall be deemed a part of the Master Agreement and except as otherwise provided under this First Amendment, the Master Agreement and all provisions contained therein shall remain binding and enforceable. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of this First Amendment and the provisions of the Master Agreement, the provisions of this First Amendment shall govern and control, but only in so far as such provisions conflict with the Master Agreement and no further.
SECTION 4. The Master Agreement as amended by way of this First Amendment, constitutes the entire, complete, final and exclusive expression of the Parties with respect to the matters addressed herein and supersedes all other agreements or understandings, whether oral or written, or entered into between CITY and CONTRACTOR prior to the execution of this First Amendment. No statements, representations or other agreements, whether oral or written, made by any Party which are not embodied herein shall be valid or binding. No amendment, modification or supplement to the Master Agreement as amended by this First Amendment shall be valid and binding unless in writing and duly executed by the Parties in the form of a written contract amendment.
Signature page to follow
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this First Amendment to be executed on the day and year first appearing in this Agreement above.
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO:
By:___________________________________
Kanika Kith, City Manager
Date:_________________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM
By:__________________________________
Richard Padilla, City Attorney
Date:________________________________
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF
CALIFORNIA, a California public
corporation on behalf of UCLA Real Estate:
By:_____________________________
Name:_____________________________
Title: ______________________________
Date:____________________________
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ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1202 WWW.SFCITY.ORG REVIEW: ☒ City Clerk ☒ Admin. Services Director ☒ City Manager To: Mayor Victoria Garcia and Councilmembers
From: Kanika Kith, City Manager
By: Erica Melton, Director of Administrative Services
Sergio Ibarra, Human Resources & Risk Manager
Date: August 3, 2026
Subject: Consideration to Adopt a Resolution for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Salary Plan Amending the Salary Range for Police Officer, Police Cadet, and Police Reserve Officer Positions
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 8477 (Attachment “A”) amending portions of the Resolution No. 8462, amending the salary plan and range for Police Officer, Police Cadet, and Police Reserve Officer positions; and
b. Authorize the City Manager to make non-substantive corrections and execute all related documents.
BACKGROUND:
1. On November 6, 2023, the City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (Contract No. 2210) with the San Fernando Police Officers’ Association (SFPOA) that includes certain changes in salaries and benefits through June 30, 2028.
2. On July 6, 2026, the City Council approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Citywide Salary Plan and Table of Organization.
ANALYSIS:
On November 6, 2023, the City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the San Fernando Police Officers Association (SFPOA) for the term of January 1, 2024, through June 30, 2028. The MOU provides for a five percent (5%) cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) effective July 1, 2026, for Fiscal Year 2026–2027. Following the adoption of Salary Resolution No. 8462, staff identified corrections that are needed to the salary ranges for the Police Officer, Police Cadet, and Police Reserve Officer classifications to ensure consistency with the approved MOU.
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Consideration to Adopt a Resolution for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Salary Plan Amending the Salary Range for Police Officer, Police Cadet, and Police Reserve Officer Positions
The proposed resolution amends portions of the City’s adopted Salary Resolution No. 8462, to correct the salary range for SFPOA and Hourly Police Service Employees Full Time Equivalent (Unrepresented) ranges as follows:
SCHEDULE P
FOR
SWORN POLICE EMPLOYEES (SFPOA)
SALARY
RANGE STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
NUMBER
73 8185 8633 9113 9606 10141
76 9717 10203 10713 11249 11811
95 10172 10733 11325 11948 12608
HOURLY POLICE SERVICE EMPLOYEES - FULL TIME EQUIVALENT
(UNREPRESENTED)
SALARY RANGE
NUMBER
STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
140 47.22 49.81 52.58 55.42 58.51
The highlighted salary ranges for Police Officer, Police Cadet, and Police Reserve Officer positions will be updated and corrected to reflect the approved SFPOA MOU Cost of Living increases effective July 1, 2026.
BUDGET IMPACT:
There is no budget impact associated with adopting the proposed amendment to the salary ranges for Police Officer, Police Cadet, and Police Reserve Officer positions. Funding for the positions are included in the FY 2026-2027 Adopted Budget.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the proposed amendment to Salary Resolution No. 8462 to correct the salary ranges for Police Officer, Police Cadet, and Police Reserve Officer positions.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution No. 8477 - Update to Salary Resolution to correct salary ranges for Police Officer, Police Cadet, and Police Reserve Officer.
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ATTACHMENT “A”
RESOLUTION NO. 8477
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PORTIONS OF RESOLUTION NO. 8462,
ADOPTED JULY 6, 2026, AMENDING THE SALARY PLAN FOR FULL TIME
SWORN POLICE EMPLOYEES, AND HOURLY POLICE SERVICE
EMPLOYEES-FULL EQUIVALENT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, FIND, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the portion of Section 1 of Resolution No. 8462, adopted July 6, 2026, as amended, be further amended by deleting “Schedule P for Sworn Police Employees (SFPOA)” on page 7, and replacing it with the following, effective the first day of the first full pay period that includes July 1, 2026:
SCHEDULE P
FOR
SWORN POLICE EMPLOYEES (SFPOA)
SALARY
RANGE
NUMBER STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
73 8185 8633 9113 9606 10141
76 9717 10203 10713 11249 11811
95 10172 10733 11325 11948 12608
SECTION 2. That the portion of Sub-section A of Section 2 of Resolution No. 8462, adopted July 6, 2026, as amended, be further amended by adding the following on page 10, effective the first day of the first full pay period that includes July 1, 2026:
CLASSIFICATION
SALARY
RANGES
NUMBER
SCHEDULE
STEP
A
STEP
B
STEP
C
STEP
D
STEP
E
Police Officer 73P 8185 8633 9113 9606 10141
SECTION 3. That the portion of Section 1 of Resolution No. 8462, adopted July 6, 2026, as amended, be further amended by deleting “Schedule PFE For Hourly Police Service Employees” on page 7, and replacing it with the following, effective the first day of the first full pay period that includes July 1, 2026:
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RES. NO. 8477
2 HOURLY POLICE SERVICE EMPLOYEES - FULL TIME EQUIVALENT (UNREPRESENTED)
SALARY
RANGE
NUMBER
STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
140 47.22 49.81 52.58 55.42 58.51
SECTION 4. That the portion of Sub-section A of Section 2 of Resolution No. 8462, adopted July 6, 2026, as amended, be further amended by adding the following on page 12, effective the first day of the first full pay period that includes July 1, 2026:
CLASSIFICATION
SALARY
RANGES
NUMBER
SCHEDULE
STEP
A
STEP
B
STEP
C
STEP
D
STEP
E
Police Cadet 140PFE 47.22 48.81 52.58 55.42 58.51
Police Reserve Officer 140PFE 47.22 48.81 52.58 55.42 58.51 SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall cause this Resolution and certification to be filed in the office of the City Clerk.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of August, 2026.
Victoria Garcia, Mayor of the City of
San Fernando, California
ATTEST:
Julia Fritz, City Clerk
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RES. NO. 8477
3 CERTIFICATION
I, City Clerk of the City of San Fernando, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy of Resolution No. 8477, which was regularly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of San Fernando, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of August 2026, by the following vote of the City Council:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Fernando, California, this ____ day of August, 2026.
Julia Fritz, City Clerk
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AGENDA REPORT
ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1202 WWW.SANFERNANDO.GOV REVIEW: ☒ City Clerk ☒ Director of Admin. Services ☒ City Manager To: Mayor Victoria Garcia and Councilmembers
From: Kanika Kith, City Manager
By: Erica Melton, Director of Administrative Services
Sergio Ibarra, Human Resources & Risk Manager
Date: August 3, 2026
SUBJECT: Discussion and Consideration to Adopt Resolutions Approving Contracts for Acting and Interim Police Chief Appointments; and Approve Release of a Request for Proposals for Executive Recruitment Professional Services for the Police Chief Position
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 8474 (Attachment “A”) ratifying contract for appointment of John Perez as Acting Police Chief (Exhibit “1” to Attachment “A” – Contract No. 2556); b. Adopt Resolution No. 8475 (Attachment “B”) approving contract for appointment of Anthony Miranda as Interim Police Chief (Exhibit “1” to Attachment “B” – Contract No. 2557); c. Approve Release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Executive Recruitment Professional Services for Police Chief Position (Attachment “C”); and d. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive changes and execute all related documents.
BACKGROUND:
1. On June 4, 2026, the City received a notice of retirement from Police Chief Fabian Valdez with a last date of City Service of June 19, 2026.
2. On June 10 2026, City Manager Kanika Kith appointed John Perez as Acting Police Chief.
3. On July 6, 2026, the City Council approved the Salary Plan and Table of Organization for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027.
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Discussion and Consideration to Adopt Resolutions Approving Contracts for Acting and Interim Police Chief Appointments; and Approve Release of a Request for Proposals for Executive Recruitment Professional Services for the Police Chief Position
ANALYSIS:
The Police Chief is responsible for directing and managing all operations of the City’s Police Department, including law enforcement services, crime prevention, and crime suppression. This position is essential to maintaining uninterrupted departmental operations and ensuring the safety and welfare of the San Fernando community. To provide leadership continuity during this transition, the City Manager appointed John Perez, former Police Chief for the City of Pasadena, to serve in an acting capacity while we search for an Interim Police Chief. Acting Police Chief Perez was selected based on his extensive public safety experience and his prior familiarity with departmental needs through his consulting work, ensuring stable operations while staff evaluates long‑term organizational steps.
To move forward with a permanent replacement, staff recommends that the recruitment and selection of the next Police Chief be conducted through a professional executive recruitment firm to support a comprehensive process with meaningful community involvement. The full recruitment effort is expected to take approximately four (4) to six (6) months; therefore, an Interim Appointment will also be necessary to maintain effective departmental operations during this period.
Acting & Interim Contracts for Appointment.
Effective June 10, 2026, John Perez was appointed as Acting Police Chief. During his tenure, Acting Police Chief Perez has advanced several key initiatives, including progressing the internal Police Sergeant promotional process, moving forward the Police Department Organizational Action Plan for City Council consideration, and implementing new internal policies to improve communication with federal agencies and better inform the community regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities.
Acting Chief Perez has also assisted the City Manager in evaluating qualified retired police chiefs for interim service to ensure continuity of operations and maintain the high level of service expected by the San Fernando community. Following this evaluation process, the City Manager recommends the interim appointment of Anthony Miranda as Police Chief until a permanent Chief is selected. City Manager Kith met extensively with Retired Chief Miranda and facilitated opportunities for the Commanders and Police Officers Association (POA) to meet and engage with the candidate.
Retired Chief Miranda brings more than 35 years of distinguished service in Los Angeles County, with extensive experience in executive management consulting, organizational analysis, long‑term planning, and community engagement. He has served as Police Chief or Interim Police Chief in Irwindale and Vernon and guided the City of Bell following its 2010 public corruption and funding misappropriation crisis. His expertise includes stabilizing departments during major transitions, modernizing public safety operations, and strengthening partnerships with community stakeholders.
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Discussion and Consideration to Adopt Resolutions Approving Contracts for Acting and Interim Police Chief Appointments; and Approve Release of a Request for Proposals for Executive Recruitment Professional Services for the Police Chief Position
As CalPERS retirees, both Acting Police Chief Perez and Mr. Miranda are subject to Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21221, which allow employment of retirees only in limited‑duration assignments needed to prevent a stoppage of public business or when specialized skills are required. These provisions also limit retirees to 960 hours per fiscal year and require compensation consistent with the City’s established pay ranges for comparable duties. Under the City’s adopted 2026–2027 Salary Plan, the attached resolutions provide for Interim Police Chief Miranda to work up to 40 hours per week at an hourly rate of $124.71.
In accordance with applicable Government Code requirements, resolutions are necessary for both contracts for appointments. Therefore, staff recommends resolutions for contracts appointing Acting Police Chief John Perez effective June 10, 2026 through August 3, 2026, and appointing Anthony Miranda as Interim Police Chief effective August 4, 2026, for a period of up to 12 months.
Executive Recruitment Services Request for Proposals.
Given the critical importance of this leadership position, staff recommends conducting an RFP process to seek proposals from qualified consultants specializing in public sector and public safety leadership placements to assist with the executive recruitment process for the City’s next Police Chief. The selected consultant will manage a comprehensive, inclusive, and competitive recruitment effort for the next Police Chief, including conducting multilingual community-oriented processes that will allow staff, residents, business owners and community stakeholders opportunities to participate in identifying ideal characteristics of the next San Fernando Police Chief. Required services include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Recruitment Project Planning & Engagement: The consultant will work with the City Manager and Human Resources to establish the recruitment timeline, update the job description, and create a detailed project and stakeholder engagement plan. • Community & Stakeholder Engagement: The consultant will design an employee feedback process and develop a multilingual community engagement strategy that allows residents, businesses, and stakeholders to help define the ideal Police Chief characteristics.
• Position Profile & Brochure Development: The consultant will create a comprehensive position profile and produce a professional recruitment brochure and marketing materials for distribution across national law enforcement and executive networks. • Outreach Marketing & Advertising: The consultant will promote the position through law enforcement and executive networks, conduct targeted outreach to qualified candidates, and use professional associations, job boards, and social media to maximize reach.
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• Candidate Screening & Evaluation: The consultant will vet applicants through resume reviews, preliminary interviews, and credential verification, then present a list of qualified candidates with summaries of their experience, interview impressions, strengths, and concerns.
• Selection Process Support: The consultant will design structured interview processes, develop questions and evaluation tools, and facilitate interviews and related assessment activities with City staff.
• Finalist Candidate Evaluation: The consultant will conduct background reviews and reference checks for finalists and support the City with negotiations and onboarding for the selected candidate.
The following is a tentative timeline for the proposed RFP process:
TASK DATE
Release RFP August 4, 2026
Deadline for submittal of Questions: August 26, 2026
Response to Questions: August 28, 2026
Deadline for submittal of Proposal: September 10, 2026
Interviews (If needed): September 22-25, 2026
Agreement Presented to City Council for Review & Approval: October 5, 2026 Any final agreement resulting from this process will be subject to City Council approval.
BUDGET IMPACT:
There is no budget impact associated with adopting resolutions for contracts for the Acting and Interim Police Chief appointments, which is a result of the vacant position as funded in the FY 2026-2027 Adopted Budget. Some cost savings are achieved with the vacancy as no benefits are paid to the contract amount with the Acting and Interim positions not paying retirement and other benefits.
There is no budget impact associated with the release of the RFP for an Executive Recruitment Services for the Police Chief Position. Costs associated with the selected vendor will be presented to the City Council on October 5, 2026.
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CONCLUSION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt resolutions approving contracts for the Acting and Interim Police Chief appointments; approve release of the RFP for Executive Recruitment Services for the Police Chief Position; and authorize the City Manager to make non-substantive corrections and execute all related documents.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution No. 8474, including:
Exhibit “1”: Contract No. 2556 for Acting Police Chief Appointment B. Resolution No. 8475, including:
Exhibit “1”: Contract No. 2557 for Interim Police Chief Appointment C. RFP for Executive Recruitment Professional Services for the Police Chief Position August 3, 2026 Special & Regular Mtg Page 155 of 294
ATTACHMENT “A”
RESOLUTION NO. 8474
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO,
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING JOHN PEREZ AS INTERIM POLICE CHIEF UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 21221(H) AND 7522.56 AND APPROVING
THE JOB DESCRIPTION
WHEREAS, Fabian Valdez (Valdez) retired as Police Chief of the City of San Fernando on June 19, 2026, resulting in a vacancy of this position June 20, 2026; and WHEREAS, the City of San Fernando is actively recruiting for the Police Chief position, a process that is expected to take several months; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Fernando needs to fill the position of Police Chief on an acting basis before a permanent appointment is made; and
WHEREAS, John Perez (Perez), a retired annuitant, is qualified to be appointed to the position of interim Police Chief pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 7522.56 as follows:
Government Code Section 21221(g) [Interim Appointments] • Perez has the necessary specialized skills as a former public sector Police Chief and career law enforcement processional;
• Perez will only be appointed once to the position of Acting Police Chief; • Perez hours shall not exceed a combined total of 960 hours for all employees during either 2025-2026 or 2026-2027 fiscal years;
• Perez compensation shall not be exceed the maximum base salary paid to other employees performing comparable duties, that being $118.78 (FY 2025-2026) and $124.71 (FY 2026-2027) per hour respectively; and
• Perez shall not receive any benefits, incentives, compensation in lieu of benefits, or any other forms of compensation in addition to the hourly rate.
Government Code Section 7522.56 [hiring retired annuitants] • Perez has the skills needed to perform work of limited duration; • Perez’s hours shall not exceed a combined total of 960 hours for all employees during either the 2025-26 or 2026-2027 fiscal year;
• Perez compensation shall not be exceed the maximum base salary paid to other employees performing comparable duties, that being $118.78 (FY 2025-2026) and $124.71 (FY 2026-2027) per hour;
• Perez has been a retired annuitant for more than 180 days; and WHEREAS, the City of San Fernando desires to hire Perez for the position of Acting Police Chief for the period of June 10, 2026 to a date not beyond August 3, 2026.
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RES. NO. 8474
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, FIND, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The recitals set forth above are true and correct and are hereby incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of San Fernando hereby appoints Perez to the position of Interim Police Chief pursuant to terms and conditions as listed in Exhibit “1”.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the Office of the City Clerk.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of August 2026.
Victoria Garcia, Mayor of the City of
San Fernando, California
ATTEST:
Julia Fritz, City Clerk
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RES. NO. 8474
CERTIFICATION
I, City Clerk of the City of San Fernando, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy of Resolution No.8474, which was regularly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of San Fernando, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of August 2026, by the following vote of the City Council:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Fernando, California, this ____ day of ____________, 2026.
Julia Fritz, City Clerk
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CONTRACT NO. 2556
CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR
JOEL FAJARDO
VICE MAYOR
VICTORIA GARCIA
COUNCILMEMBER
MARY MENDOZA
COUNCILMEMBER
MARY SOLORIO
COUNCILMEMBER
PATTY LÓPEZ
ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
117 MACNEIL STREET
SAN FERNANDO
CALIFORNIA
91340
ADMINISTRATIVE
DIVISION
(818) 898-1200
BUSINESS LICENSE
DIVISION
(818) 898-1245
HUMAN RESOURCES
DIVISION
(818) 898-1220
TREASURER DIVISION
(818) 898-1207
WATER DIVISION
(818) 898-1213
WWW.SANFERNANDO.GOV
June 10, 2026 Via Electronic Mail (CANDIDATE EMAIL)
John Perez
ADDRESS ON FILE
Re: Conditional Employment Agreement – Retired Annuitant as Acting Police Chief (Gov. Code 21121 (h); §7522.56(f)(4))
Dear Mr. Perez,
The City of San Fernando has an immediate need for an Acting Police Chief due to the anticipated retirement of the City’s Police Chief. The position of Acting Police Chief requires someone with specialized skills such as a prior Police Chief experience and executive level experience for a Municipal City. During your assignment you will provide oversight for all services related to public safety and continuity of Police services during the recruitment for a permanent Police Chief.
Government Code sections 21221(h) and 7522.56(c) permit retired annuitants under CalPERS to be employed without reinstatement from retirement upon appointment by a public agency based on the retired employee’s specialized skill set and the employer’s need for the retired employee to perform said specialized while a vacant position is open and the agency is actively recruiting to fill the position. Additionally, Government Code section 7522.56(f)(4) allows a retired annuitant to be employed by a CalPERS employer sooner than 180 days following the date of retirement if he or she is a public safety officer hired to perform a function regularly performed by a public safety officer.
At-Will Employment Status
As a retired annuitant, you will be considered a temporary, at-will employee and will serve at the will and pleasure of the City Manager. Within this temporary appointment, you may be terminated at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Notwithstanding the requirements of the Police Officers Bill of Rights (POBR), and Government Code sections 3300 et seq., because you are being hired as a retired annuitant and your appointment is subject to the requirements of the California Public Employees Retirement Law (“PERL”) and Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (“PEPRA”), you must be hired at-will to comply with requisite statutory requirements. Additionally, the City’s Personnel Rules specify that temporary employees are not within the classified service for any purpose (Rule I, Section 1.43) and serve at the will and discretion of the appointing authority (Rule I, Section 1.46 (Unclassified Service)).
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Acting Chief Appointment Agreement – Perez CONTRACT NO. 2556
Hours, Duration of Appointment, and Compensation
Your temporary Acting Police Chief appointment to provide law enforcement services is subject to CalPERS retired annuitant laws and the requirements detailed below.
The City would like you to work approximately up to forty hours (40) per week as soon as the completion of your pre-employment background, or as required by the City Manager. Your temporary assignment as a retired annuitant will continue until June 30, 2027, unless earlier terminated by the City Manager.
As a CalPERS retiree, work for all CalPERS agencies is explicitly limited to 960 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 through June 30). Your hours will reset each July 1, and you may be permitted to work another 960 hours for the new fiscal year. Further, you have informed the City that you have not worked as a retired annuitant for any other CalPERS agencies and that you have not received any unemployment insurance payment within the past twelve months.
Your rate of pay will be $118.776 in (FY 2025-26) per hour and $124.71 in (FY2026- 27) per hour, which is Step E of the City’s published hourly maximum rate for the Police Chief position, the position within the Department which includes duties most comparable to those specific law enforcement tasks that you will perform as a retired annuitant. You will not be eligible for any other benefit, incentive, compensation in lieu of benefits, or other form of compensation in addition to the hourly rate of pay. Examples of benefits that cannot be provided to you as a retired annuitant include but are not limited to the following: longevity compensation, sick leave, or vacation benefits.
The City makes no representation on the impact, if any, that this appointment shall have or may have upon your CalPERS retirement benefits, status, duties, and/or obligations. Please be aware that CalPERS enforces strict rules related to working after retirement. For detailed information regarding the CalPERS rules related to work performed by retired annuitants, review the CalPERS publication “A Guide to Employment After Retirement,” available online at https://www.calpers.ca.gov/docs/forms-publications/employment-afterretirement.pdf. Contact CalPERS directly or the City if you have any questions or concerns related to this offer of temporary employment as a retired annuitant.
If you are in agreement with the terms and conditions of this conditional offer of temporary employment as a retired annuitant, please sign this letter and return to me at your earliest convenience.
This letter serves to advise you of the necessary conditions that need to be met before final appointment to the position is made, and does not constitute a guarantee or contract of employment.
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Acting Chief Appointment Agreement – Perez CONTRACT NO. 2556
We will issue you a final offer of employment letter once the following are successfully completed:
1. City Employment Application (Attached)
2. Reference Check
3. Livescan, Public Safety Background Check & Psychological Examination
4. Pre-employment Physical Exam
You will need to confirm that you agree with the aforementioned terms and conditions by responding via email by 5pm, Monday, August 10, 2026.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sergio Ibarra, Human Resources & Risk Manger at (818) 898-1239.
Sincerely,
/s/
Kanika Kith
City Manager
By accepting this offer, I understand and agree that I will be a temporary, at-will employee and that my rights to employment with the City are governed by the terms and conditions of this offer letter rather than the ordinances, resolutions, and policies of the City of San Fernando which might otherwise apply to classified or other employees of the City. I further acknowledge that I have been given the opportunity to consult with an attorney prior to signing this offer of temporary employment.
By accepting this appointment, I acknowledge that I have not relied upon any representations (none of which being in existence) in assessing the CalPERSrelated impact of this employment. Therefore, by accepting this appointment, I release the City from any and all CalPERS-related claims or liabilities that may arise in connection with employment as a retired annuitant
I accept all terms and conditions within this offer agreement:
____________________________________ _____________
John Perez Date
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ATTACHMENT “A”
RESOLUTION NO. 8475
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO,
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING JOHN PEREZ AS INTERIM POLICE CHIEF UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 21221(h) AND 7522.56 AND APPROVING
THE JOB DESCRIPTION
WHEREAS, Fabian Valdez (Valdez) retired as Police Chief of the City of San Fernando on June 19, 2026, resulting in a vacancy of this position June 20, 2026; and WHEREAS, the City of San Fernando is actively recruiting for the Police Chief position, a process that is expected to take several months; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Fernando needs to fill the position of Police Chief on an interim basis before a permanent appointment is made; and
WHEREAS, Anthony Miranda (Miranda), a retired annuitant, is qualified to be appointed to the position of interim Police Chief pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 7522.56 as follows:
Government Code Section 21221(g) [Interim Appointments] • Miranda has the necessary specialized skills as a former public sector Police Chief and career law enforcement processional;
• Miranda will only be appointed once to the position of Interim Police Chief; • Miranda hours shall not exceed a combined total of 960 hours for all employees during either 2026-2027 or 2027-2028 fiscal years;
• Miranda compensation shall not be exceed the maximum base salary paid to other employees performing comparable duties, that being $124.71 per hour; and
• Miranda shall not receive any benefits, incentives, compensation in lieu of benefits, or any other forms of compensation in addition to the hourly rate.
Government Code Section 7522.56 [hiring retired annuitants] • Miranda has the skills needed to perform work of limited duration; • Miranda’s hours shall not exceed a combined total of 960 hours for all employees during either the 2025-26 or 2026-2027 fiscal year; • Miranda compensation shall not be exceed the maximum base salary paid to other employees performing comparable duties, that being $124.71 per hour; • Miranda has been a retired annuitant for more than 180 days; and WHEREAS, the City of San Fernando desires to hire Miranda for the position of Interim Police Chief for the period of August 4, 2026 to a date not beyond August 3, 2027.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, FIND, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
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RES NO. 8475
SECTION 1. The recitals set forth above are true and correct and are hereby incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of San Fernando hereby appoints Miranda to the position of Interim Police Chief pursuant to terms and conditions as listed in Exhibit “1”.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the Office of the City Clerk.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of August 2026.
Victoria Garcia, Mayor of the City of
San Fernando, California
ATTEST:
Julia Fritz, City Clerk
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RES NO. 8475
CERTIFICATION
I, City Clerk of the City of San Fernando, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy of Resolution No. 8475, which was regularly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of San Fernando, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of August, 2026, by the following vote of the City Council:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Fernando, California, this ____ day of ____________, 2026.
Julia Fritz, City Clerk
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CONTRACT NO. 2557
CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR
JOEL FAJARDO
VICE MAYOR
VICTORIA GARCIA
COUNCILMEMBER
MARY MENDOZA
COUNCILMEMBER
MARY SOLORIO
COUNCILMEMBER
PATTY LÓPEZ
ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
117 MACNEIL STREET
SAN FERNANDO
CALIFORNIA
91340
ADMINISTRATIVE
DIVISION
(818) 898-1200
BUSINESS LICENSE
DIVISION
(818) 898-1245
HUMAN RESOURCES
DIVISION
(818) 898-1220
TREASURER DIVISION
(818) 898-1207
WATER DIVISION
(818) 898-1213
WWW.SANFERNANDO.GOV
July 2, 2026 Via Electronic Mail (CANDIDATE EMAIL)
Anthony Miranda
ADDRESS ON FILE
Re: Conditional Employment Agreement – Retired Annuitant as Interim Police Chief (Gov. Code 21121 (h); §7522.56(f)(4))
Dear Mr. Miranda,
The City of San Fernando has an immediate need for an Interim Police Chief due to the retirement of the City’s former Police Chief. The position of Interim Police Chief requires someone with specialized skills such as a prior Police Chief experience and executive level experience for a Municipal City. During your assignment you will provide oversight for all services related to public safety and continuity of Police services during the recruitment for a permanent Police Chief.
Government Code sections 21221(h) and 7522.56(c) permit retired annuitants under CalPERS to be employed without reinstatement from retirement upon appointment by a public agency based on the retired employee’s specialized skill set and the employer’s need for the retired employee to perform said specialized while a vacant position is open and the agency is actively recruiting to fill the position. Additionally, Government Code section 7522.56(f)(4) allows a retired annuitant to be employed by a CalPERS employer sooner than 180 days following the date of retirement if he or she is a public safety officer hired to perform a function regularly performed by a public safety officer.
At-Will Employment Status
As a retired annuitant, you will be considered a temporary, at-will employee and will serve at the will and pleasure of the City Manager. Within this temporary appointment, you may be terminated at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Notwithstanding the requirements of the Police Officers Bill of Rights (POBR), and Government Code sections 3300 et seq., because you are being hired as a retired annuitant and your appointment is subject to the requirements of the California Public Employees Retirement Law (“PERL”) and Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (“PEPRA”), you must be hired at-will to comply with requisite statutory requirements. Additionally, the City’s Personnel Rules specify that temporary employees are not within the classified service for any purpose (Rule I, Section 1.43) and serve at the will and discretion of the appointing authority (Rule I, Section 1.46 (Unclassified Service)).
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Interim Chief Appointment Agreement – Miranda CONTRACT NO. 2557
Hours, Duration of Appointment, and Compensation
Your temporary Interim Police Chief appointment to provide law enforcement services is subject to CalPERS retired annuitant laws and the requirements detailed below.
The City would like you to work approximately up to forty hours (40) per week as soon as the completion of your pre-employment background, or as required by the City Manager. Your temporary assignment as a retired annuitant will continue until June 30, 2027, unless earlier terminated by the City Manager.
As a CalPERS retiree, work for all CalPERS agencies is explicitly limited to 960 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 through June 30). Your hours will reset each July 1, and you may be permitted to work another 960 hours for the new fiscal year. Further, you have informed the City that you have not worked as a retired annuitant for any other CalPERS agencies and that you have not received any unemployment insurance payment within the past twelve months.
Your rate of pay will be $118.776 per hour, which is Step E of the City’s published hourly maximum rate for the Police Chief position, the position within the Department which includes duties most comparable to those specific law enforcement tasks that you will perform as a retired annuitant. You will not be eligible for any other benefit, incentive, compensation in lieu of benefits, or other form of compensation in addition to the hourly rate of pay. Examples of benefits that cannot be provided to you as a retired annuitant include but are not limited to the following: longevity compensation, sick leave, or vacation benefits.
The City makes no representation on the impact, if any, that this appointment shall have or may have upon your CalPERS retirement benefits, status, duties, and/or obligations. Please be aware that CalPERS enforces strict rules related to working after retirement. For detailed information regarding the CalPERS rules related to work performed by retired annuitants, review the CalPERS publication “A Guide to Employment After Retirement,” available online at https://www.calpers.ca.gov/docs/forms-publications/employment-afterretirement.pdf. Contact CalPERS directly or the City if you have any questions or concerns related to this offer of temporary employment as a retired annuitant.
If you are in agreement with the terms and conditions of this conditional offer of temporary employment as a retired annuitant, please sign this letter and return to me at your earliest convenience.
This letter serves to advise you of the necessary conditions that need to be met before final appointment to the position is made, and does not constitute a guarantee or contract of employment.
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Interim Chief Appointment Agreement – Miranda CONTRACT NO. 2557
We will issue you a final offer of employment letter once the following are successfully completed:
1. City Employment Application (Attached)
2. Reference Check
3. Livescan, Public Safety Background Check & Psychological Examination
4. Pre-employment Physical Exam
You will need to confirm that you agree with the aforementioned terms and conditions by responding via email by 5pm, Monday, July 6, 2026.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sergio Ibarra, Human Resources & Risk Manger at (818) 898-1239.
Sincerely,
/s/
Kanika Kith
City Manager
By accepting this offer, I understand and agree that I will be a temporary, at-will employee and that my rights to employment with the City are governed by the terms and conditions of this offer letter rather than the ordinances, resolutions, and policies of the City of San Fernando which might otherwise apply to classified or other employees of the City. I further acknowledge that I have been given the opportunity to consult with an attorney prior to signing this offer of temporary employment.
By accepting this appointment, I acknowledge that I have not relied upon any representations (none of which being in existence) in assessing the CalPERSrelated impact of this employment. Therefore, by accepting this appointment, I release the City from any and all CalPERS-related claims or liabilities that may arise in connection with employment as a retired annuitant
I accept all terms and conditions within this offer agreement:
____________________________________ _____________
Anthony Miranda Date
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ATTACHMENT “C”
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received by the City of San Fernando, California, for furnishing the following:
EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT SERVICES FOR POLICE CHIEF
in strict accordance with the Specifications on file in the office of the SAN FERNANDO CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE, 117 Macneil Street, San Fernando, California, 91340. Copies of specifications and proposal documents may be obtained from the City’s website at www.sanfernando.gov/Business-Support/RFPs-RFQs-NIBs-NOIs.
An electronic copy of the proposal must be submitted in PDF format via email to the CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT at [email protected]. The deadline for RFP submissions is 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Any bidder may withdraw their proposal, without obligation, at any time prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of proposals. A withdrawal will not be effective unless made personally or by telephonic notification received prior to the closing date.
Proposals may later be referred to the City Council for appropriate action. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals as the best interests of the City may dictate.
By: _________________________________
Julia Fritz, City Clerk
Published in The San Fernando Sun on __________ 2026
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City of San Fernando RFP
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The City Manager’s Office is requesting proposals for:
EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT SERVICES – POLICE CHIEF
RELEASE DATE: August 4, 2026
RESPONSE DUE: September 10, 2026
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The City is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants specializing in public sector and public safety leadership placements to assist with the executive recruitment process for the City’s next Chief of Police. The San Fernando Police Department (SFPD) serves as the primary law enforcement agency for the City of San Fernando, California, providing comprehensive public safety services to residents, businesses, and visitors.
Given the critical importance of this leadership position, the City seeks a partner with proven experience and successful outcomes in conducting comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive placement processes for municipal public safety professionals. The firm will must have experience in conducting multilingual community-oriented processes that will allow staff, residents, business owners and community stakeholders opportunities to participate in identifying ideal characteristics of the next SFPD Police Chief. The selected firm will be required to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with the City.
RFP OVERVIEW & TIMELINE
RFP Title: Executive Recruitment Services – Police Chief Scope of Work: See “Scope of Work” Section on Page 5
RFP Submittal Information: Submit electronic copies of their proposal in PDF format via email to the CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT at
[email protected], with the subject “RFP
Response: Executive Recruitment Services – Police Chief” RFP Due Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026 by 5:00 PM PST RFP Submittal Requirements: Submitted Proposals must include the information described in the “INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED”
Section on Pages 8 & 9 of this RFP.
Submitted Proposals will be considered non-responsive
if the Proposal does not provide all requested
information.
City Contact: Sergio Ibarra
Human Resources/Risk Manager
Phone: (818) 898-1239
Email: [email protected]
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BACKGROUND
The City of San Fernando was incorporated in 1911 and is currently organized according to the City Council/City Manager form of government with seven departments, including Police, Public Works, Community Development, and Recreation & Community Services Departments. The City employs approximately 146 full-time employees from a total adopted budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 of $58.9 million, which includes a general fund budget of $30.1 million.
The San Fernando Police Department is comprised of approximately 56 dedicated professionals committed to safeguarding the community and preserving our quality of life. Staff strive to provide superior police service to stakeholders and uphold the trust earned through consistent, principled action. With the continued support of our community, the Police Department remains focused on delivering responsive, effective, and respectful law enforcement to achieve a better quality of life for the San Fernando Community.
INSTRUCTIONS TO SUBMITTING FIRMS
A. Examination of Proposal Documents
By submitting a proposal, the prospective firm represents that it has thoroughly examined and become familiar with the services required under this RFP, and that it is capable of delivering quality services to the City in a creative, cost-effective & service-oriented manner.
B. Questions/Clarifications
Please direct any questions regarding this RFP to the City Clerk Department at [email protected]. Questions must be received by 5:00 p.m. PST on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. All questions received prior to the deadline will be collected and responses will be emailed by Friday, August 28, 2026.
C. Submission of Bid Proposals
All bid proposals shall be submitted via email to the City Clerk Department at [email protected] and the subject line of the email shall read, “RFP Response:
Executive Recruitment Services – Police Chief.” Proposals must be received no later than Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST. Proposals received after that time will not be accepted.
D. Withdrawal of Proposals
A firm may withdraw its proposal at any time before the due date for submission of proposals as provided in the RFP by delivering a written request for withdrawal signed by, or on behalf of the prospective firm.
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E. Rights of City of San Fernando
This RFP does not commit the City to enter into a Contract, nor does it obligate the City to pay for any costs incurred in preparation and submission of proposals or in anticipation of a contract.
The City reserves the right to:
1) Make the selection based on its sole discretion;
2) Reject any and all proposals without prejudice;
3) Issue subsequent Requests for Proposal;
4) Postpone opening for its own convenience;
5) Remedy technical errors in the Request of Proposal process; 6) Approve or disapprove the use of particular sub-contractors; 7) Negotiate with any, all, or none of the prospective firms; 8) Solicit best and final offers from all or some of the prospective firms; 9) Accept other than the lowest offer; and/or
10) Waive informalities and irregularities in the proposal process.
F. Contract Type
It is anticipated that a standard form professional services agreement contract will be signed subsequent to City Council review and approval of the recommended firm.
G. Collusion
By submitting a proposal, each prospective firm represents and warrants that; its proposal is genuine and not a sham or collusive or made in the interest of or on behalf of any person not named therein; that the prospective firm has not directly, induced or solicited any other person to submit a sham proposal or any other person to refrain from submitting a proposal; and, that the prospective firm has not in any manner sought collusion to secure any improper advantage over any other person submitting a proposal.
SCOPE OF SERVICE
The City is seeking a full-service executive recruitment process delivered by an experienced search firm with specific expertise in placing public safety leaders. The selected consultant will manage a comprehensive, inclusive, and competitive recruitment effort for the next Chief of Police. Required services include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Recruitment Project Planning & Engagement
• Meet with the City Manager and Human Resources to confirm the recruitment timeline, deliverables, and communication plan.
• Review, refine, and update the Police Chief job description as necessary.
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• Develop a detailed recruitment project schedule and stakeholder engagement plan.
2. Community and Stakeholder Engagement
• Develop an engagement process for employee participation in reviewing and providing feedback on recruitment plan.
• Include a multilingual community engagement strategy and framework for residents, business owners and community stakeholders’ opportunities to participate in identifying ideal characteristics of new Police Chief.
3. Position Profile & Brochure Development
• Develop a comprehensive position profile outlining competencies, leadership expectations, organizational priorities, and community-informed characteristics. • Produce a professional recruitment brochure suitable for broad national distribution. • Create marketing materials for dissemination through law enforcement associations, professional networks, and recruitment platforms.
4. Outreach, Marketing & Advertising
• Advertise the position through national, state, and regional law enforcement and executive leadership networks.
• Conduct targeted outreach to qualified candidates that meet the City’s desired experience and leadership profile.
• Utilize appropriate professional associations, job boards, recruitment platforms, and social media channels to maximize candidate reach.
5. Candidate Screening & Evaluation
• Evaluate applications and conduct preliminary candidate vetting. • Perform in-depth resume reviews and structured preliminary interviews. • Conduct background screening, including verification of education, certifications, employment history, and relevant credentials.
• Provide a recommended list of qualified candidates along with comprehensive candidate reports.
• Include summaries of qualifications, leadership experience, interview impressions, and identified strengths and concerns.
6. Selection Process Support
• Assist in designing structured interview processes, including panel composition and assessment formats.
• Develop interview questions, evaluation tools, and scoring frameworks.
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• Facilitate interviews, assessment procedures, and other evaluation components coordinated with City staff.
7. Finalist Candidate Evaluation
• Conduct a comprehensive (non-POST) background investigation, including review of publicly available social media content.
• Conduct professional reference checks for finalist candidates. • Assist the City with negotiations and onboarding planning for the preferred candidate.
SCHEDULE FOR SELECTION
TASK DATE
RFP Available Online August 4, 2026
Deadline for Submittal of Questions August 26, 2026
Staff Responses to Questions August 28, 2026
Proposal Due September 10, 2026
Proposal Review Period September 22-25, 2026
Council Action for Approval of Professional Services Agreement October 5, 2026 The schedule above is tentative and subject to change at the discretion of the City, with appropriate notice to prospective Proposers. Please check the City of San Fernando website for the latest updates at www.sanfernando.gov/Business-Support/RFPs-RFQs-NIBs-NOIs. Proposer must be available on Monday, October 5, 2026, in-person or virtually, for a possible presentation to the City Council.
METHOD OF SELECTION AND NOTICES
The City Manager’s Office will evaluate the information provided in the submitted proposals using the following criteria as a guideline:
• Completeness and Comprehensiveness;
• Responsiveness to City’s issues;
• Potential to benefit the City;
• Experience of the firm providing similar services to other municipalities; • Cost effectiveness; and
• Quality of proposed staff.
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INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED
1. Prospective Firms must submit one digital copy of their proposal via email to [email protected] in PDF format.
2. Include a Proposal Summary Section
This section shall discuss the highlights, key features, and distinguishing points of the Proposal. A separate sheet shall include all the contact people on the Proposal and how to communicate with them.
3. Include a Profile of the Proposing Firm(s) Section
This section shall include a brief description of the Firm, including size, location of office(s), number of years providing service, organizational structure of the division responsible, etc.
Additionally, this section shall include a listing of any lawsuit and the result of that action resulting from (a) any public project undertaken by the Firm where litigation is still pending or has occurred within the last five years or (b) any type of project where claims or settlements were paid by the Firm or its insurers within the last five years.
4. Include a Qualifications of the Firm Section
This section shall include a brief description of the Firm’s qualifications and previous experience of similar or related services provided to other agencies. Provide a description of pertinent experience with other public municipalities (maximum of four) that includes a summary of the work performed, the total amount billed, the period over which your Firm represented the agencies, and the name, title, and phone number of clients to be contacted for references.
Include at least two (2) sample reports for similar projects prepared for other local government agencies. Describe any attributes that distinguish the services provided by your firm/individual from others that would help the City in the selection process.
5. Include a Work Plan Section
In this section, present a well-conceived service plan. This section of the proposal shall establish the Firm’s understanding of the City’s Scope of Services in this RFP and the Firm’s ability to satisfy the objectives and requirements outlined in the scope. Describe the proposed approach for addressing the scope of service, outlining the approach that would be undertaken in providing the requested services, and the tentative schedule for project completion. Additionally, describe related service experience by the Firm in similar work. Please describe the role, extent of services (number of people used, engagement duration, and contract value).
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6. Include a Proposed Staffing Section
In this section, discuss how the Firm would propose to staff the City’s requested strategic plan consulting service needs. Firm’s key team members shall be identified by name, specific responsibilities and their qualifications. An organizational chart for the attorney team and resumes for key Firm personnel shall be included. Key Firm personnel will be an important factor considered by the City Manager’s Office. There can be no change of key personnel once the proposal is submitted, without prior approval of the City.
7. Include a Proposal Costs Sheet and Rates Section
In this section, include the proposed costs to provide the services desired. Include any other cost and price information that would be contained in a potential agreement with the City.
In addition, include the costs for any other services that are considered optional additions.
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AGENDA REPORT
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1222 WWW.SFCITY.ORG REVIEW: ☒ City Clerk ☒ Director of Admin. Services ☒ City Manager To: Mayor Victoria Garcia and Councilmembers
From: Kanika Kith, City Manager
By: Bonnie Tam, Director of Public Works
Date: August 3, 2026
Subject: Discussion and Consideration Regarding Concept Design Options for the Downtown Trash Enclosures Improvement Project
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
a. Review concept designs (Attachment “A”) for the Downtown Trash Enclosures Improvement Project;
b. Select a desired Concept Design Option Cost Estimate (Attachment “B”), options “A” – “N”; and
c. Direct staff to proceed with final design of new trash enclosures.
BACKGROUND:
1. On January 21, 2025, the City Council received a presentation from staff on proposed recommendations for how to improve the trash enclosures within the Downtown Mall area.
The City Council directed staff to proceed with the demolition of two (2) enclosures and renovation of the remaining three (3) enclosures in the two (2) parking lots along Truman Street and behind the stores facing San Fernando Road, from Brand Boulevard to San Fernando Mission Boulevard (Attachment “C”).
2. On March 6, 2025, the City posted a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Design Services for the Downtown Trash Enclosure Renovation Project on the City Website and an advertisement was placed in the San Fernando Sun newspaper.
3. On April 8, 2025, two (2) proposals were received from Plansman, Inc., and Rafael Franco and Associates, Inc.
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Discussion and Consideration Regarding Design Options for the Downtown Trash Enclosures Improvement Project Concept