Staff Contact Kanika Kith, City Manager
MAYOR VICTORIA GARCIA
VICE MAYOR PATTY LOPEZ
COUNCILMEMBER MARY MENDOZA
COUNCILMEMBER MARY SOLORIO
COUNCILMEMBER SEAN M. RIVAS
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING – 5:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 PM
MONDAY, 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.