Agenda packet — San Fernando City Council, September 8, 2026 (part 1 of 2)

Staff Contact Kanika Kith, City Manager

M AYOR VICTORIA G ARCIA

VICE M AYOR PATTY L OPEZ

C OUNCILMEMBER M ARY M ENDOZA

C OUNCILMEMBER M ARY SOLORIO
C OUNCILMEMBER S EAN M. R IVAS

C ITY OF SAN F ERNANDO

C ITY C OUNCIL

M EETING AGENDA
SPECIAL M EETING – 5:30 PM
R EGULAR M EETING – 6:00 PM
T UES DAY , S EPTEMBER 8, 2026

C ITY H ALL C OUNCIL C HAMBERS
117 M ACNEIL S TREET
SAN F ERNANDO , C A 91340
Please visit the City’s YouTube channel to live stream and watch previously recorded City Council meetings, which is also available with Spanish subtitles at:
https://www.youtube.com/c/CityOfSanFernando
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a disability-related modification/accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including in-person translation services, or other services please call the City Clerk Department at (818) 898-1204 or email at [email protected] at least 2 business days prior to the meeting.

SPECIAL MEETING - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OPTIONS

WATCH THE MEETING
Live stream with audio and video, via YouTube, at: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityOfSanFernando

SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON
Members of the public may provide comments in person in the City Council Chambers during the Public Comments section of the Agenda by submitting a comment card to the City Clerk.

SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT VIA EMAIL
Members of the public may submit comments by email to [email protected] no later than 12:00 p.m. the day of the meeting, to ensure distribution to the City Council prior to consideration of the agenda. Comments received via email will be distributed to the City Council and made part of the official public record of the meeting.

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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 5:30 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)(2) AND 54956.9(E)(1) - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Two (2) matters

RECONVENE FROM SPECIAL MEETING AND REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION

REGULAR MEETING - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OPTIONS

WATCH THE MEETING
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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 2449, Government Code (GC) Section 54953, and the City of San Fernando adopted Resolution No. 8215, effective March 1, 2023.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by City Clerk Julia Fritz

APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Recommend that the City Council approve the agenda as presented and move that all ordinances presented tonight be read in title only as authorized under Government Code Section 36934.

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PRESENTATIONS
A) PRESENTATION FROM LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT ANDRES E.

CHAIT ON INITIATIVES FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR

B) ANNUAL PROCLAMATIONS
• PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER AS NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH • PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 9 AS CALIFORNIA’S 176TH ANNIVERSARY OF

STATEHOOD

DECORUM AND ORDER
The City Council, elected by the public, must be free to discuss and address issues confronting the City in an orderly environment. Although GC Section 54954.3(c), prohibits the City Council from prohibiting public criticism of the policies, procedures, programs or services of the City, or of the acts or omissions of the City Council, members of the public may not engage in behavior that is disruptive to the orderly conduct of the proceedings, including, but not limited to the following: 1) Prevents other members of the public or the City Council from being heard when it is their turn to speak; 2) Prevents members of the audience from hearing or seeing the proceedings; and/or 3) Speaking off topic or speaking beyond the allotted speaking time limit.

Members of the public may not threaten any person with physical harm or act in a manner that may reasonably be interpreted as an imminent threat of physical harm. Unrecognized remarks from the audience, clapping, stamping of feet, whistles, yells and similar demonstrations which do not permit the meeting to proceed in an orderly manner will not be allowed and will be considered out of order.

Disruptive behavior, as referenced above, shall be subject to the enforcement procedures set forth under Section 4.5 (Enforcement of Decorum) of the San Fernando Procedural Manual. The Chief of Police shall be ex officio sergeant-at-arms for the City Council but may delegate such duties to any one or more sworn police officers of the City as needed. The sergeant-at-arms and those delegated sergeant-at-arms responsibilities shall carry out all orders and instructions given to him by the Presiding Officer for the purpose of maintaining decorum in the City Council Chambers. Per GC Section 54957.95, the Presiding Officer may order the sergeant of-arms to remove any person who persists with disruptive behavior as referenced under Section 4.4 (Decorum and Order- Public) of the San Fernando Procedural Manual, following an initial warning and may also order the sergeant-ofarms to immediately remove anyone, without warning, who engages in behavior that constitutes a true threat of force within the meaning of GC Section 54957.95.

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.

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Members of the public may provide a live public comment by calling in between 6:00 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. CALL-IN INFORMATION: Telephone Number: (669) 900-6833; Meeting ID: 833 6022 0211; Passcode: 924965

CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be disposed of by a single motion to adopt staff recommendation. If the City Council wishes to discuss any item, it should first be removed from the Consent Calendar.
1) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES:
a. June 29, 2026 Special & Regular CC Meeting
2) CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WARRANT REGISTER Recommend that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-091 approving the Warrant Register. 3) RECEIVE AND FILE STATUS UPDATES FOR CITY PROJECTS AND CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES Recommend that the City Council receive and file the status report for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City Projects and City Council Priorities, and provide direction, as appropriate. 4) CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT PROJECT COMPLETION AND AUTHORIZE THE RECORDATION OF

A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE SAN FERNANDO PACOIMA WASH BIKEWAY AND PEDESTRIAN PATH, FEDERAL PROJECT NO. ATPL-5202(020), JOB NO. 7615, PLAN NO. P-737 Recommend that the City Council:
a. Accept the improvements as constructed by Toro Enterprises, Inc., and consider the work completed for San Fernando Pacoima Wash Bikeway and Pedestrian Path, Federal Project No. ATPL-5202(020), Job No. 7615, Plan No. P-737;
b. Authorize the issuance and filing of a “Notice of Completion” with the Los Angeles County Office of the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk;
c. Authorize the release of the five percent retention amount of $302,831.20 after the 35-day lien period from the date the Notice of Completion is recorded; and d. Authorize the closure of escrow account.
5) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE SMALL BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM GUIDELINES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Approve the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Small Business Grant Program Guidelines; and b. Provide staff direction, as applicable.

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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
6) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED REVISIONS TO MEMORANDUM OF

UNDERSTANDING WITH EMPRENDE TO PRODUCE A CHRISTMAS PARADE IN COORDINATION WITH THE CITY’S ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING EVENT AND TO REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR RELATED

PARADE EXPENSES
Recommend that the City Council:
a. Discuss and consider proposed revisions to Memorandum of Understanding with Emprende (Contract No. 2545) to produce a Christmas Parade in coordination with the City’s Annual Tree Lighting Event and to Reimburse the City for Related Parade Expenses; b. Provide direction, as applicable; and
c. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive changes and execute the agreement.
7) RECEIVE AND FILE A PRESENTATION BY GISELA MENJIVAR, COLLABORATOR REPRESENTATIVE FOR MEXICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE U.S.A.

This item was agendized by Vice Mayor Patty Lopez.

City Council discussion to provide direction to staff to share this information through our social media platforms and with the appropriate City departments to help ensure that our community is aware of these programs and the valuable resources and opportunities they provide for the benefit of our residents. Thank you for helping us promote these programs and connect our community with available resources.
8) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING A CITY COUNCIL LETTER SUPPORTING

HUMANE TREATMENT OF IMMIGRANT FAMILIES
This item was agendized by Vice Mayor Patty Lopez.

City Council discussion on the City taking action to express its commitment to protecting children and families from inhumane treatment and to supporting fundamental human rights and family unity.
9) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO APPOINT A PARKS, WELLNESS, AND RECREATION

COMMISSIONER
This item was agendized by Vice Mayor Patty Lopez.

City Council to approve Mario Lua be appointed as my representative to the Parks, Wellness, and Recreation Commission.

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10) DISCUSSION AND REQUEST OF DIRECTION TO DEVELOP A POLICY TO RESTRICT THE

AGENDIZING OF COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING PRESENTATIONS AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS This item was agendized by Councilmember Mary Mendoza.

City Council to discuss and provide direction to establish a policy prohibiting City Council agenda items or presentations from being used primarily to advertise, market, sell, endorse, or promote a private business, product, service, or individual. Individuals may promote such matters during the appropriate public comment period, subject to City rules. Any PowerPoint or presentation materials associated with a Councilmember’s agenda request should be submitted to City staff at least two business days before the request to agendize the item is submitted.
11) CONSIDERATION OF CRITICAL INCIDENT MENTAL HEALTH, TRAUMA RESPONSE, AND

COMMUNITY SUPPORT RESOURCES
This item was agendized by Councilmember Mary Solorio.

City Council direct staff to identify and coordinate mental health, trauma-response, and criticalincident resources for community members, families, first responders, City employees, and all those affected by shootings or other critical incidents. This should include outreach to Los Angeles County and Supervisor Horvath’s Office, The Counseling Team International, and other qualified organizations and providers, and return to Council with available resources and recommendations for establishing a coordinated response.

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 September 21, 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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ANNUAL RECOGNITIONS
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` Proclamation

NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 – OCTOBER 15, 2026
Whereas, the City of San Fernando recognizes National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating and honoring the rich histories, cultural traditions and significant contributions of our Hispanic American communities;
Whereas, this month-long celebration recognizes the valuable contributions made by residents of Hispanic descent to all aspects of American life, including leadership in public service, business, the arts, education and civil rights;
Whereas, Hispanic Heritage Month provides a special opportunity for teachers, schools, as well as public and private organizations, to focus on the many Hispanic Americans whose lives have shaped our common history and heritage and continue to enrich our Nation’s character, shape our common future, and strengthen America’s promise;
Whereas, Hispanic Heritage Month, whose roots go back to 1968, begins each year on September 15, the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua;
Whereas, México and Chile also celebrate their independence during Hispanic Heritage Month, on September 16th and September 18th, respectively; Whereas, National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15th to October 15th to recognize the contributions made by Hispanic and Latin Americans in the United States, and celebrate their heritage and culture; and
Whereas, fostering a welcoming environment for all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, or place of origin, enhances San Fernando’s cultural, economic growth, global competitiveness, and overall prosperity for current and future generations.

Now, therefore, the San Fernando City Counci l
does hereby proclaim “NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH” in the City of San Fernando and encourages the community to learn about and celebrate the generations of Hispanic and Latin American who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society.

M ARY SOLORIO

C OUNCILMEMBER
S EAN M. R IVAS

C OUNCILMEMBER

P ATTY L OPEZ

V ICE M AYOR

VICTORIA G ARCIA
M AYOR

M ARY M ENDOZA

C OUNCILMEMBER
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Certificate of Recognition
JESSE H. AVILA

COUNCILMEMBER

JOEL FAJARDO

COUNCILMEMBER
CALIFORNIA’S 176
TH

ANNIVERSARY

OF STATEHOOD
September 9, 2026
W HEREAS , on September 9, 1850, California was admitted to the United States as the 31st state, a historic milestone known as Admission Day; and W HEREAS , the land now known as California has been home since time immemorial to Native American tribes, whose vibrant cultures, traditions, and stewardship continue to shape the State’s heritage and future; and
W HEREAS , California has grown to become the fourth-largest economy in the world, home to more than 39 million residents, and a global leader in agriculture, innovation, technology, arts, entertainment, and manufacturing; and W HEREAS , California’s rich history includes the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848, the discovery of gold at Sutter’s Mill, and the extraordinary migration of people in pursuit of opportunity, ultimately leading to establishment of state governance and admission as a free, nonslavery state; and
W HEREAS , California is a place where everyone belongs — a beacon for dreamers and doers, built on the ideals of innovation, progress, and the belief that anything is possible through grit, determination, and collaboration; and
W HEREAS , California has been a national and global leader in movements for human rights, labor rights, environmental protection, and scientific advancement, embodying a pioneering spirit that continues to shape the future; and W HEREAS , Californians have demonstrated remarkable resilience, unity, and compassion in the face of adversity, coming together to rebuild, support one another, and strengthen the communities that define our State; and
W HEREAS , as the #1 tourism destination in the United States, California welcomes people from around the world to experience its culture, diversity, beauty, and opportunity.

N OW , T HEREFORE , THE SAN F ERNANDO C ITY C OUNCIL
hereby proclaims September 9, 2026 as “California’s 176 th Anniversary of
Statehood” and encourages all residents to celebrate California’s rich history, cultural diversity, natural beauty, and enduring spirit of inclusivity, progress, and possibility.

MARY MENDOZA

COUNCILMEMBER
SEAN M. RIVAS

COUNCILMEMBER

PATTY LOPEZ

VICE MAYOR

VICTORIA GARCIA
MAYOR

MARY SOLORIO

COUNCILMEMBER
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CITY OF SAN FERNANDO

CITY COUNCIL

SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
CLOSED SESSION –5:00 P.M.

OPEN SESSION – 6:00 P.M.

MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
117 MACNEIL STREET
SAN FERNANDO, CALIFORNIA 91340
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL – CLOSED SESSION MEETING 5:00 P.M.

Mayor Joel Fajardo called the Special Meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

Present:

Council: Mayor Joel Fajardo, Vice Mayor Victoria Garcia and Councilmembers Mary Mendoza, Mary Solorio, and Patty Lopez
Staff: City Manager Kanika Kith, City Attorney Richard Padilla

Absent: None
TELECONFERENCING REQUEST None

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Mayor Fajardo, seconded by Councilmember Solorio to approve the agenda as presented. The motion carried, unanimously.

PUBLIC STATEMENTS None
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION (5:01 P.M.)
By consensus, Councilmembers recessed to Closed Session.

A) CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 – PUBLIC EMPLOYEE

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title of Employee: City Attorney
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B) CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1) – CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION:

Case Name: Michael Delgado v City of San Fernando
WC Case No.: ADJ18106753
Claim No.: 22-161168

RECONVENED FROM SPECIAL MEETING (CLOSED SESSION) AND REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED

SESSION
City Attorney Padilla reported that there was no reportable action from Item B.

Mayor Fajardo reported that the City Council continued Item A.

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL – OPEN SESSION MEETING 6:00 P.M.

Mayor Joel Fajardo called the regular meeting to order at 6:19 p.m.

Present: Council: Mayor Joel Fajardo, Vice Mayor Victoria Garcia and Councilmembers Mary Mendoza, Mary Solorio, and Patty Lopez
Staff: City Manager Kanika Kith, City Attorney Richard Padilla, Director of Administrative Services Erica D. Melton, Director of Recreation and Community Services Julio Salcedo, Director of Public Works Bonnie Tam, and City Clerk Julia Fritz

Absent: None
TELECONFERENCING REQUESTS/DISCLOSURE None

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by City Clerk Julia Fritz

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Mayor Fajardo, seconded by Councilmember Solorio to approve the agenda. The motion carried, unanimously.

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PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Mayor Fajardo announced that this is a special meeting and that public comments can only be made regarding items specifically on the agenda of the special meeting.

Marcela Rodriguez stated she would hold her comments for a regular meeting.

Ricardo Benitez provided comments about the budget item on translating the budget in Spanish, spoke about streetlights and public safety.

City Attorney Padilla read a statement regarding results of an independent investigation performed by an outside investigation firm without any influence or interference from the city regarding a complaint filed against Councilmember Garcia on whether she intended to sway consideration on the recruitment process for a Commander position and noted that allegations were not sustained and it was found to be that there was no violation of the law or city policy.

CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Mayor Fajardo, seconded by Councilmember Mendoza to approve the Consent Calendar:
1) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES:
a. April 6, 2026 Special & Regular CC Meeting d. May 12, 2026 Special CC Meeting b. April 20, 2026 Special & Regular CC
Meeting
e. May 18, 2026 Special & Regular CC Meeting
c. May 4, 2026 Special & Regular CC Meeting f. May 26, 2026 Special CC Meeting The motion carried, unanimously.

PUBLIC HEARINGS
2) A CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION APPROVING FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 ANNUAL BUDGET
Mayor Fajardo opened the public hearing.

City Manager Kanika Kith and Director of Administrative Services Erica Melton presented the staff report and responded to Councilmember questions.

The City Council discussed Recreation and Community Services Department programming and events.

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The City Council recessed the meeting at 7:54 p.m. and reconvened at 8:09 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.

Director of Administrative Services reminded the City Council that there were four (4) events that needed continued discussion and direction provided to staff.

Mayor Fajardo opened public comments.

Ricardo Benitez, spoke in general regarding concerns about the City’s budget.

Motion by Mayor Fajardo, seconded by Councilmember Lopez to close public comments.

The motion carried, unanimously.

Motion by Councilmember Lopez, seconded by Vice Mayor Garcia to approve the budget as amended to adopt Resolution No. 8467 approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget, subject to such modifications or amendments as may be stated by the City Council in its motion to approve the Resolution (see attachment “A”):

The motion carried by the following vote:

ROLL CALL
AYES: Lopez, Mendoza, Garcia - 3
NAYES: Solorio, Fajardo - 2
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
The public hearing was closed.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
5) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING UPDATES TO THE

CITY COUNCIL PROCEDURAL MANUAL, INCLUDING RELATED PROCEDURES AND

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Mayor Fajardo and City Attorney Richard Padilla presented the staff report and responded to Councilmember questions.

Motion by Mayor Fajardo, seconded by Councilmember Lopez to adopt Resolution No. 8421 approving updates to the City Council Procedural Manual, as presented, with stated changes (below) that have three Councilmembers in support, with the understanding that staff will revise some of the language as needed and bring back any revisions by way of resolutions or ordinances that are in conflict with the new procedural manual; and that the City Council should use the last paragraph on the announcement of the opening of public comments: “Please be advised that the City Council’s ability to respond to public comments is limited by the Brown act and other applicable laws governing public meetings.

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Accordingly and upon the advice of legal counsel, the city council generally refrains from engaging in dialogue or deliberation regarding matters raised during the public statements portion of the agenda”:

1. Section 2.2: staff to create a process that allows discussion with City Attorney; and add language stating City Clerk can confer with the City Attorney to add the agenda item;

2. Section 1.3: revise section to formalize process that do not allow new items from City Council to be agendized for special meetings;

3. Section 2.9: City Attorney to clarify wording on public comment deadline, and language to notify public there may not be an option to speak during general comments for public hearing items;

4. Section 3.5: Correct typo of Mayer to Mayor;

5. Section 12.9: Remove the word “Regularly” from the title and reword to Boards, Commissions and Committees;

6. Section 17.3: add Section e. per City Attorney’s language regarding unfair advantage regarding incumbent as elections candidate and not speaking at events within 30 calendar days from the date of the election;

7. Add Section 17.5: Add language indicating that, during the annual budget discussion, the City’s Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB), deferred maintenance costs, and the San Fernando Aquatic Center facility maintenance should the City be responsible for that maintenance will also be addressed;

8. Add language regarding ICFA funds Funding Regarding Independent Cities Finance Authority (ICFA) Annual Allotment:

1. This policy applies only in years when the City qualifies to receive an ICFA annual allotment.

2. ICFA funds shall be used only for purposes permitted by ICFA and applicable law.

3. The City Council recognizes that, although many nonprofit organizations provide valuable services to the community, the selection of a recipient may create an actual or perceived appearance of favoritism or unequal recognition among community organizations or elected officials. It is therefore the intent of this policy to establish a consistent and impartial framework for the use of ICFA funds.

4. In alternating years, the City Council intends to allocate the ICFA annual allotment to the City's Education Commission for scholarships, educational programs, and other qualifying community activities.

5. During the years in which the Education Commission does not receive the allotment, the City Council intends to allocate the funds to a City-sponsored program or activity that benefits the community as a whole and is administered in a manner that does not favor or appear to favor any individual Councilmember.

9. Staff to return to a future Council meeting with information on the funds received from ICFA and its intended use;

10. Section 17.4 c. ii: Change “shall” to “should”; and

11. Section 17.4 c. iv: Change “shall” to “should.”

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13. Section 17.2 b. iii.: Revise to state Councilmembers should consult with the City Manager to obtain understanding of the issue and context of any such information.

The motion carried, unanimously.

It was noted that the City Council recessed the meeting at 11:03 p.m. due to live broadcasting equipment failure and reconvened at 11:08 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
4) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE PROPOSED PROGRAM FORMAT AND DATE

FOR THE SECOND SAN FERNANDO IMMIGRATION FORUM
Housing Coordinator Kenya Marquez presented the staff report and responded to Councilmember questions.

Motion by Councilmember Solorio, seconded by Councilmember Lopez to direct staff to move forward with the forum and build in participation through Zoom, and add additional time for panel discussion. The motion carried, unanimously. 3) RECEIVE AND FILE STATUS UPDATE ON WELL NO. 2A NITRATE TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 7630
Director of Public Works Bonnie Tam presented the staff report and responded to Councilmember questions.

The City Council received and filed the report and directed staff to return with an update to the August 3, 2026 Council meeting, to include a cost analysis of purchasing Metropolitan Water District water vs. City water and available funding options; and to return quarterly with a project status update beginning October 5, 2026. 9) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO PLACE AREA B RESOLUTION AND RELATED

INFORMATION ONLINE
Mayor Joel Fajardo presented the staff report.

Motion by Mayor Fajardo, seconded by Vice Mayor Garcia to post the recently adopted Area B resolution on the City’s website with history and background information on the resolution which had been publicly discussed at a previous open public meeting. The motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Mayor Fajardo, seconded by Councilmember Lopez to authorize the City Council to respond to questions on whether this matter was discussed at a Closed Session meeting.

The motion carried by the following vote:

ROLL CALL
AYES: Lopez, Mendoza, Garcia, Fajardo - 4
NAYES: Solorio - 1
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MINUTES – Special Meeting June 29, 2026

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ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
10) CONTINUED DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES

AND INITIATIVES
Mayor Joel Fajardo presented the staff report. He stated that at the July 6th meeting, he would like to invite his appointed Commissioners to be given Certificates of Recognition for their service, that clergy from the Police Department offer a prayer at the opening of the meeting, and requested that the advocacy letter be submitted to Metro.

Motion by Mayor Fajardo, seconded by Vice Mayor Garcia to send a letter to Metro with those Councilmembers who were in support of the letter, to have their signatures included in the letter. The motion carried unanimously.
6) DISCUSSION REGARDING SAN FERNANDO CHRISTMAS PARADE 2026 (TABLED FROM THE JUNE 15, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING)
Councilmember Patty Lopez presented the staff report.

The City Council approved the 2026 Christmas Parade, to be held in coordination with the City’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony contingent upon:
a. Finalizing an MOU with Emprende that outlined a defined scope of work; a process for collecting fundraising revenue to reimburse all parade‑related expenses totaling $37,718 (covers City staff costs, Los Angeles Fire Department, other related permit fees, and a traffic control plan); and
b. To include in the MOU the following for Emprende to be responsible for completing the following scope of work:
i. Emprende to form a community committee that will meet more often than monthly to support parade planning efforts.
ii. Emprende to provide rules to be established regarding sponsorship criteria. iii. Emprende to provide weekly updates on fundraising/sponsorship activities beginning in August.
c. Emprende to create a sponsorship flyer for their use that will be separate from a City.

City will create a Save the Date flyer and Event flyer for all the events taking place that day which includes the parade, tree lighting, and photographs with Santa. d. Provide the city with a bi-monthly update on sponsorships beginning in August (include this information on Staff Report to Council for status of Project/Priorities); 7) DISCUSSION REGARDING OFFICE 133 COUNCILMEMBER WORKSPACE IMPROVEMENTS (TABLED FROM THE JUNE 15, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING)
Continued to next regular meeting of July 20, 2026
8) DISCUSSION REGARDING CITY EVENT PERMITTING AND FACILITY RESERVATION PROCESS (TABLED FROM THE JUNE 15, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING)
Continued to next regular meeting of July 20, 2026.

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STAFF COMMUNICATION INCLUDING COMMISSION UPDATES
No Commission Updates were provided.

Assistant to the City Manager Pettener provide updates regarding Viva Fútbol Watch Party – On 6/24 over 2,000 attendees participated at the Watch Party in the Mall; 250th Independence Day Celebration (Drone Show) – 7/4, 9PM at Recreation Park City Council Swearing-in & Reorg – Held at the 7/6 Regular Meeting Love San Fernando, Shop Local Campaign – Program launched on 6/29, more info to come and on City Beautification Updates – Sidewalk repairs completed.

GENERAL CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND LIAISON UPDATES Councilmember Solorio thanked staff for their work.

Councilmember Lopez thanked Mayor Fajardo for his dedication and support during the Council meeting, and expressed appreciation to Vice Mayor Garcia and Councilmember Mendoza for their participation in the Olympics Events Watch Party. She also shared concerns raised by businesses in the area near Bank of America regarding homelessness issues, and noted that her Commissioner on the Parks, Wellness, and Recreation Commissioner resigned.

Councilmember Mendoza thanked staff for the budget preparation and on the procedural manual and commented on the FIFA event watch party.

Vice Mayor Garcia thanked everyone for their hard work, noted she attended the LA City Selection Commission meeting, the FIFA watch party, and the 250th Independence Day Celebration.

Mayor Fajardo thanked everyone and commented on the ICFA meeting funds and mentioned that agenda items that have speakers presenting the item should be presented earlier in the meeting and talked about the balance of his Community Investment Funds and shared that batteries can be dropped off in Public Works at City Hall for recycling purposes.

ADJOURNMENT 12:37 p.m.

Motion by Mayor Fajardo, second by Vice Mayor Garcia, to adjourn to the regular meeting of June 29, 2026.

I do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and
correct copy of the minutes of the June 29, 2026,
Regular meeting and approved by the San Fernando
City Council at the meeting of ________________.
_________________________________________
Julia Fritz, CMC
City Clerk
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EXH "9"
GENERAL FUND SPECIAL EVENTS AMOUNT:

Current Event Name Est. Attendance Council Direction RCS Staff Time PW Staff Time PD Staff Time Non-RCS Staff Time Costs
Non-Staff Time Costs Total Event Costs JF VG MM MS PL Count New Total Event Costs
NOTES
4th of July 2,000 Discussion 402 0 0 $0 $47,000 $47,000 DDDDD 5 $47,000 To keep drone show as currently planned or postpone; future years, how to handle City's B-Day 600 Discussion 93 60 30 $15,005 $13,000 $28,005 [DDDD 4 $28,005Dia de los Muertos 500 Discussion 194 12 8 $3,380 $8,250 $11,630 [DDD[ 3 $11,630 Movies @ the Park 300 Discussion 79 8 9 $2,915 $2,500 $5,415 DDDDD 5 $5,415 Senior Fest 200 Continue 102 2 2 $684 $4,000 $4,684 DDDDD 5 $4,684Spring Jamboree 400 Continue 217 8 8 $2,734 $8,000 $10,734 DDDDD 5 $10,734Summer Concerts 300 Continue 73 8 9 $2,915 $21,000 $23,915 DDDDD 5 $23,915Tree Lighting 3,000 Continue 261 65 35 $16,713 $18,000 $34,713 DDDDD 5 $34,713 Pride Flag Ceremony 50 Adjust 0 0 0 $0 $500 $500 D[DDD 4 $500Memorial Day 125 Co-Sponsor 5 0 0 $0 $1,000 $1,000 DDDDD 5 $1,000 Veteran's Day 75 Co-Sponsor 5 0 0 $0 $1,000 $1,000 DDDDD 5 $1,000 Total 7,550 1,431 163 100 $44,345 $124,250 $ 168,595 $ 168,595 SAVINGS TOWARDS NEW EVENTS: 4,585 $ $ 4,585
New Event Name Est. Attendance Council Direction RCS Staff Time PW Staff Time PD Staff Time Total Staff Costs Non-Staff Time Costs Total Event Costs JF VG MM MS PL Count New Total Event
Costs
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El Grito 600
New
Contracted
20 20 12 $7,588 $15,000 $22,588 [[[[[ 0$0 Return to City Council with Rescinding Resolution Holiday Parade* 1,200 Discussion 10 30 0 $6,718 $31,000 $37,718 DDDDD 5 $1,212 Councilmember Solorio willing to contribute CIF
Funds; VG recommends using $20k from Area B;
offset from $10k from ICFA (Mayor to confirm;
potentially rearranged from Veterans Events);
$1,212 General Fund; remaining $6,506 balance
CIF and fundraising
Welcome Home Vietnam Veteran's Day
80 New
Co-Sponsor
10 0 0 $478 $700 $1,178 DDDDD 5 $1,178
Veteran Monthly Meetings 40
New
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12 0 0 $2,121 $75 $2,196 DDDDD 5 $2,196
Total 1,920 52 50 12 $16,905 $46,775 $ 63,680 $ 4,586
TOTAL SPECIAL EVENTS BALANCE: (59,095) $ $ (0)
$173,180
City Council Direction
Recreation & Community Services Special Events
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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: September 8, 2026
Subject: Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Approving the Warrant Register RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-091 (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. 26-091, including:

Exhibit A: Payment Demands/Voucher List
September 8, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 31 of 202 ATTACHMENT “A”
RESOLUTION NO. 26-091

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. 26-091

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 8th day of September, 2026.

Victoria Garcia, Mayor of the City of
San Fernando, California
ATTEST:

Julia Fritz, City Clerk
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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. 26-091, 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 8th day of September, 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 September, 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: September 8, 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 September 8, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 64 of 202 Receive and File Status Updates for City Projects and City Council Priorities

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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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Project Title Description Status / Completed
Actions
Next City
Council Action
Tentative
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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Project Title Description Status / Completed
Actions
Next City
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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Project Title Description Status / Completed
Actions
Next City
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.

Staff is awaiting
breakdown of
proposed funding
from Metro.

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
Staff will bring
forward updated
programming
guidelines for
Council
consideration in
October 2026.

June 2026 for FY
25-26; FY 26-27
is estimated to
be completed by
February 2027.

Linden
Johnson/Ron Garcia
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to learn more about
the application
process.
• 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.
• 9-8-16: Updated FY
26-27 SBAP
Guidelines brought to
council for
consideration

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
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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
scheduled for Q1
2026.
• 8-31-26 – AJUA
hosted an open
house at Rec Park
from 11am-3pm.

There were 300+
people there
requesting their
service.

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
A draft of the
Implementation
Action Plan (IAP) is
scheduled to
return to Council
for consideration
in September
2026.

Strategic Plan
has been
completed. The
IAP has an
anticipated
completion date
of September
2026.

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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
• 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
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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 Template
• August 2026: CMO
held meetings with
all City Departments
to establish
actionable goals and
timelines for key
initiatives.

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
September 8, 2026 December 5,
2026
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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
sponsorship
information. The
second update is to
get sponsorship and
participant updates
in Project updates.

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The City Council also
requested a small
discount be offered
to business, nonprofits and residents
in the City.
• 8-5-26 - the City met
with Emprende for a
parade planning
kickoff meeting. Roles
and responsibilities as
set out in the City
Council approved
MOU were reviewed
and discussed. During
this meeting,
Emprende brought
two requested
revisions within the
agreement to the
City’s attention:

1. Emprende
requested to have
the Community
Committee
meeting only
once a month
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virtually as
opposed to twice
a month, which
was Council’s
direction.

2. Emprende
requested to give
a monthly update
regarding
sponsorship and
participant
reporting, as
opposed to the biweekly updates
that Council
directed.

City staff has
prepared a staff
report for the
8/17/26 City
Council meeting
regarding these
proposed
revisions by
Emprende
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• 8-19-26: City staff
left a message for
Emprende and
emailed the
revised MOU
• 8-21-26: Staff
received an email
from Emprende
requesting an
update; staff
provided the
revised MOU and
requested any
revisions to the
MOU by Tuesday
8/25/26
• 8-26-26: City
called and sent
Emprende an
email asking for
the revisions to
the MOU by 5pm
on Friday 8/28/26
• 8-27-16:

Emprende sent
the City an email
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requesting a
meeting on
Monday 8/31/26
to review the
MOU.
• 8-28-28:

Emprende held
their first
Community
Committee
meeting from 6-
8pm
• 8-31-26: City staff
met with
Emprende and
Vice Mayor Lopez
to discuss the
MOU
• There are no
updates for
sponsorship
funds received or
participants at
this time.

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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)
honoring
contributions,
achievements, or
service to the
community.
• 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,
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.

October 5, 2026 October 5, 2026 Julia Fritz

2. Quarterly Special City
Council Meeting
Celebration Event
Host Quarterly
Celebration Meetings
to acknowledge
• Pre-Planning for Next
Celebration Event
None Next Event:

February 22,
2027
Julia Fritz
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Community
members, businesses
and organizations for
their contribution to
the community.

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.

Community Development Department

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
None at this time December 2026 Rigoberto Guerrero
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• 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
Public Works Department

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.

None at this time April 2028 Patsy Orozco
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• 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
• Public engagement
workshops were
completed on April 4,
2026, April 11, 2026,
and May 30, 2026.
• Staff is reviewing
100% plans and bid
documents
• Going out to bid from
January to February
2027.
• Anticipate to finish
construction by April
2028 .

2. Calles Verdes Project
Phase 2
Workman Drainage
Improvement/
Infiltration Project
• Received feasibility
study from CWE -
Aug 6, 2025
No action is
needed at this
time.

TBD Manuel Fabian
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• In May 2026,
the Project received
full funding for the
design phase from
the Safe, Clean Water
Program
• Granting agency to
send agreement to
the city TBD..

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 /
Willdan
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Pending state’s
response and
approval as of March
through July 2026.
• Sent monthly
reminder email to
the state on August
3, 2026.

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
presented final
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concept to the City
Council.
• On October 5, 2026,
Kimley-Horn will
present final concept
design to City Council
and seek approval to
release a Notice
Inviting Bids for the
construction.

5. San Fernando Mission
Trail Restoration Project
(Phase I–III)
Restores bike path
lighting with
LED/solar tech, smart
controls, and
sustainability
features.
• Scope includes
assessment, design,
implementation, and
maintenance
planning
• Project pending
funding availability.

Patsy Orozco /
Willdan

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,
• Construction started
on December 1,
2025.

Project acceptance
– September 2026
September 2026 Manuel Fabian /
Willdan
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controllers, and
timing charts.
• Contractor installed
all GPS units on June
28, 2026. Contractor
is working on
removing the old
antennas from traffic
signals.
• Anticipate to accept
the project in
September 2026.

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
include school zone
signs, parking
restriction signs for
recently painted
curbs and other
signage to address
recent safety
concerns
None at this time Phase I
completed
March 2026
Phase 2 pending
available
funding.
8/19/2026
Waiting on
funding
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• 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
received for the
missing city street
signs. Will order signs
on 4/29/2026. Signs
were ordered. 75%
finished. 2/12/2026.

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9. Pacoima Wash Bikeway
Project

1.34-mile Class I
bikeway with bridge,
bioswales, lighting,
and safety features.
• Construction 100%
complete
• Contractor
completed final
punchlist items in
August 2026.
• Notice of Completion
to be approved at the
September 8, 2026
City Council meeting.

Notice of
Completion –
September 8, 2026
September 8,
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
Public Works
Departments
conducted on
November 3, 2025.
• Staff is currently
evaluating the
Administrative
Guidelines will be
presented to
Council in October
2026.

Winter 2026 Greg Steigerwald /
Dixon Resources
Unlimited
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Administrative
Guidelines and
tentatively scheduled
for the October City
Council meeting.

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
September 2026)
January 2027 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
• Two generators
received and placed
on pads
• Design for
connection to
Approve Notice of
Completion
TBD Rodrigo Mora
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outages/extreme
weather. Supports
resilience, emergency
services, and
community safety.
switching
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
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plans from the
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. Plans still
being revised
8/19/2026.
• 8/31/2026

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
To Be Determined To Be
Determined
Rodrigo Mora
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Procurement of
contractors next
• Construction to be
phased
• Post-construction
inspection and
feedback planned.

TBD
• Scope of work and
funding TBD waiting
for funding and
approval 2-25-2026..

Waiting on funding
and direction
8/19/2026.
8/31/2026

14. Downtown Trash
Enclosures
Renovation of Cityowned trash
enclosures in the Mall
area.
• Community
Engagement Event
was held 10/8/25
and 7/30/26
• Design concepts
were scheduled for
the August 3, 2026
City Council meeting
and was tabled to a
future meeting.

Council discussion
on preliminary
design –
September 2026
TBD Manuel Fabian /
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15. Sidewalk Condition
Assessment
Citywide assessment
and mitigation plan
for sidewalk hazards.
• Precision Concrete
Cutting awarded
contract
• Sidewalk cuts in Grid
F, G, E and D are
complete.
• Contractor currently
working on sidewalk
cuts in Grid C
No Council action
required
October 2026 Patsy Orozco

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,
Recommendations
to be included in
FY 25–26 Budget
Need direction on
other fleet
procurement.

Ongoing Bonnie Tam
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and 8 Water Division
trucks were leased.

Operations approved
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.
3/31/2026, One
more vehicles has
been delivered,
waiting on ten 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
Ongoing TBD Manuel Fabian
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• Coordination with
Caltrans required.

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.
• Project scheduled for
FY26/27 paused due
to the outdate of bids
received in
September 2025.

Rejection of Bids,
and approval of
project specs:

September 8, 2026
N/A Manuel Fabian

20. Recreation Park Field
Rehabilitation
Replacement of failed
sod installation.
• RFP for consultant
under development.

TBD 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
• 9-2-25 - City Council
approval
• Envirogen designing
new 2000 gpm
system and
coordinating with
No Council action
anticipated.

Construction
December 30
2027 – DDW
permit to
operate by
January 2028
Victor Meza, Alex
Mendez and
Manuel Fabian
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levels compliant with
State Water
Resources Control
Board – Division of
Drinking Water
(DDW) standards.

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
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
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construction
activities.

23. Well 2A Building
Expansion Project
Site improvements
and building upgrades
to house the
treatment process,
improve security, and
extend the useful life
of the facility.
• 9-2-25 - City Council
approval for design
drawing
• Civiltec currently
working with
Envirogen and
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
Next update will
be presented at
the October 5,
2026 City Council
meeting.

June 2028 Victor Meza, Alex
Mendez and
Manuel Fabian
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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
2026 CEQA
Documents have
been developed and
are currently under
review
• Permit A was filed
with the City of Los
Angeles in July 2026.
•

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 Release
Authorization to
go to Council on
October 5, 2026
June 2027 Manuel Fabian /
Willdan
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• Bid Package under
review before
publishing
• Project Scheduled for
FY26/27. Developing
specifications in
August 2026.

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
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.

N/A Ongoing Bonnie Tam
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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
the park and create
citywide milkweed
initiatives.
• 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
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
First Council
Meeting in January
FY 2026-2027 Public Works
Operations
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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.
• • Project will be
included in the Cindy
Montanez project.
8/19/2026.

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
access control (key
fobs), and parking lot
security
improvements
(controlled access
gate, wrought iron
• Council approved
contract amendment
with BearCom on
Nov 18, 2024
• Cameras/Access
Control
implementation
began Nov 2024,
completed May 2025
• Staff received 2024
UASI Subaward
• Cameras/
Access Control:

No further
action
• Parking Lot
Security: 2024
UASI Subaward
Approved.

Parking Lot
Security: Dec
2027
CJ Chiasson
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fence, mesh screen).

Budget: $114,408
(cameras/access
control) and $89,982
(parking lot security).

Agreement from City
of LA
• Parking Lot Security
project pending draft
of RFP
• 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
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.
• Initial vendor
demonstrations held
in June–July 2024.
• Two vendors invited
for onsite
Additional
hardware needs
(e.g., AP/Payroll
check printer,
check
Implementation
began Apr 2025;
up to 24 months
across 3 phases
(Financials,
Art Ziyalov
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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.
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.
scanner/receipt
printer, cashiering
drawers, barcode
scanners, etc.) to
be included in FY
2025-2026 Budget.

Utility Billing,
HR/Payroll) but
was paused due
to staffing
shortages.

Deadline for full
completion by
October 2027.

2. Update on City’s
OPEB/Pension Liabilities
The City provides fulltime employees with
CalPERS pension
benefits and OPEB for
certain retirees.

Council requested
informational
presentation on OPEB
actuarial report and
investments from the
• Staff coordinating
with actuarial
consultant (Foster &
Foster).
• Data provided to
consultant for
updated valuation
report (FY ending
June 30, 2025).
• Presentation
provided to City
Updated Pension
and OPEB
presentation to
Council to be
provided along
with new valuation
report and longrange financial
forecast (January
2027)
Ongoing Erica Melton
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City’s financial
advisor.

Council on Feb 21,
2025.
• Appropriation of
$724,340 approved
in FY 2025-2026
Budget to continue
OPEB pre-funding.
• Pension and OPEB
presentation
provided to Council
on 08/17/2026 along
with pension
obligation tax levy
recommendation

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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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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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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including in June
2026 Meeting
Agenda
• 08/18/26 – Response
received from CJPIA
that membership
could not be
considered as they
are not accepting any
agencies with police
exposure due to the
increasing cost of
liability coverage and
carriers’ concerns
• 08/20/26 – Staff
attended ICRMA
Board Meeting and
received
presentation on
future pool options
• 08/21/26 – Staff met
with Alliant Broker
Services to review
various options for
the City Risk
Management Pool
Insurance needs.

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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
Band of Mission
Indians for Rudy
Ortega Sr. Park.
12/2025 Internal
meeting held and
direction gotten from
City Manager’s Office on
Working on an all
encompassing MOU with
FTBMI and having the
different existing MOUs
as subsections.

Tentatively for
June 2026
FY 26-27 Julio C Salcedo

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
No scheduled
programming at the
moment.

Tentatively
November 2026.

MOU Expires
March 2027.

Julio C Salcedo
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educational
programming
benefitting the
upkeep and
maintenance of the
memorial

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.

Approve MOU
once draft has
been finalized and
agreed to by City
staff and FTBMI.

TBD 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
September 8, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 109 of 202 25-Sep 25-Oct 25-Nov 25-Dec 26-Jan 26-Feb 26-Mar 26-Apr 26-May 26-Jun 26-Jul 26-Aug Total
Building Code Violation 4 7 7 4 8 6 3 12 10 5 12 11 89
Homelessness Outreach 9 11 9 19 20 35 11 25 30 4 7 15 195 Property Maintenance 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total - Community Development 13 18 16 23 28 41 14 37 40 9 19 26 284 Abandoned Vehicle 9 9 4 10 8 4 6 16 7 11 4 16 104
Illegal Fireworks 3 1 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 3 8 1 22
Total - Police 12 10 7 11 9 4 6 16 8 14 12 17 126
Bus Stop/Shelter Maintenance 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 3
City Trees 50 9 7 4 4 4 6 14 42 13 22 19 194
Graffiti and Sign Posting on P 56 50 32 79 58 82 102 103 72 51 61 70 816 Graffiti on Private Property 19 14 4 37 8 21 15 64 40 16 19 18 275 Illegal Dumping and Litter 63 50 56 87 67 44 59 53 56 44 34 51 664 Park Maintenance 1 5 3 7 1 0 3 3 7 1 10 6 47
Sidewalk Repair 8 1 6 9 4 6 6 10 8 7 6 5 76
Storm Drain and Flooding 0 1 0 3 0 0 1 2 0 4 1 2 14
Street Lighting 8 12 15 30 36 20 20 19 16 5 3 7 191
Street Repair 6 1 5 12 17 12 10 8 13 6 3 4 97
Street Signage 6 7 3 14 5 8 55 55 28 7 20 17 225
Traffic Signal 13 9 5 7 9 6 10 9 8 7 3 3 89
Total - Public Works 230 159 136 289 209 203 287 340 291 162 182 203 2691 Total All Topics 255 187 159 323 246 248 307 393 339 185 213 246 3101 Police
Public Works
All Topics
One Year Analysis of Opened Requests
Ending August 2026
Community Development
ATTACHMENT "A"
September 8, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 110 of 202 September 8, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 111 of 202 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 1,016,991 977,004 46,143 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 $ 5,377,871 $ 446,624
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.
2556 6/10/2026 8/3/2026 John Perez Acting Police Chief HR 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 2464(a) 8/5/2026 8/6/2026 GEC Events First Amendment to Special Event Production and Support Services CMO
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 2522 5/28/2026 8/29/2026 Dominguero Entertainment for City's 115th Birthday Event RCS
2554 7/1/2026 8/31/2026 RCS Investigations Executive Background Investigation Services) HR
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
2577 6/4/2026 9/30/2026 Strategic Engineering &
Automation Systems
SCADA RF Radio Communications
Restoration, Network Assessment,
Ethernet Cabling Work, and Device Testing
for Schneider-Electric JR900 and Trio
Systems
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

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ATTACHMENT "C"
September 8, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 113 of 202 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 10/7/2024 10/31/2026 Acorn Technology Services Provide Information Technology Managed Services FIN
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
2569 7/1/2026 10/31/2026 Moore & Associates Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Title VI Program Plan Development PW
2448 11/1/2025 11/1/2026 CoStar License for Real Estate Data Website CD 2562 10/24/2026 11/3/2026 Los Angeles County
Registrar/Recorder
Check-In Center Plan November 3, 2026
General Election at Lot 6N CLK
2581 8/28/2026 11/6/2026
Los Angeles County RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk
(Elections)
Vote Center Election Plan for Recreation
Park for November 3, 2026 Election CLK
2582 8/28/2026 11/6/2026
Los Angeles County RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk
(Elections)
Vote Center Election Plan for Las Palmas
Park for November 3, 2026 Election CLK
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
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.

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Initiating Change in Our
Neighborhoods Community
Development Corporation (ICON
CDC)
Third 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
2428(a) 6/15/2026 12/30/2026 Civiltec Engineering, Inc. First Amendment for Water Master Plan Development 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
2576 8/17/2026 12/31/2026 Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LLP Fiscal Model and Financial Heath Indicators Development Services AS
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
1731(b) 8/15/2022 2/14/2027 Republic Services Solid Waste Collection Services (3 year extension) PW
2493 4/6/2026 2/15/2027 R3 Consulting Group, Inc. Solid Waste Management Consulting Services PW

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September 8, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 115 of 202 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: September 8, 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. Letter to Metro over SB 79 Concerns – Regarding concerns over future Metrolink doubletracking triggering an SB 79 zone in the City (6/30)

7. Support Proposition 36 Funding – Support Request for $400 Million in Funding for Recovery Support Services and Substance Use Treatment (7/16)

8. Oppose Governor Proposed Wildfire Recovery Reforms – Oppose Proposed reform package that would bail out electric utilities and limit how cities can recover damages following a utility-caused wildfire (8/11)
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)
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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)

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)

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AGENDA REPORT
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1222 WWW.SANFERNANDO.GOV 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
Patsy Orozco, Civil Engineering Assistant II
Date: September 8, 2026
Subject: Consideration to Accept Project Completion and Authorize the Recordation of a Notice of Completion forthe San Fernando Pacoima Wash Bikeway and Pedestrian Path, Federal Project No. ATPL-5202(020), Job No. 7615, Plan No. P-737 RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:
a. Accept the improvements as constructed by Toro Enterprises, Inc., and consider the work completed for San Fernando Pacoima Wash Bikeway and Pedestrian Path, Federal Project No.

ATPL-5202(020), Job No. 7615, Plan No. P-737;
b. Authorize the issuance and filing of a “Notice of Completion” (Attachment “A”) with the Los Angeles County Office of the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk; c. Authorize the release of the five (5) percent retention amount of $302,831.20 after the 35-day lien period from the date the Notice of Completion is recorded; and d. Authorize the closure of escrow account.

BACKGROUND:

1. On December 6, 2021, the City Council awarded Contract No. 2043 to Willdan Engineering for City Engineering Services in an amount not-to-exceed $150,000.

2. On September 19, 2022, the City Council awarded Contract No. 2110 to Toro Enterprises, Inc. (Contractor)for $4,835,284 and authorized a 10% contingency in the amount of $483,528 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $5,318,812.

3. On October 3, 2022, the City Council approved a first amendment to Willdan Engineering’s Professional Services Agreement (Contract No. 2043(a)) authorizing an increase in the contract amount of $850,000 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000. Of this amount, $589,094.42 was set aside to cover the construction management, testing, and September 8, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 121 of 202 Consideration to Accept Project Completion and Authorize the Recordation of a Notice of Completion for the San Fernando Pacoima Wash Bikeway and Pedestrian Path, Federal Project No. ATPL-5202(020), Job No. 7615, Plan No. P-737

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inspection services related to the San Fernando Pacoima Wash Bikeway and Pedestrian Path project. The remaining contract amount of $410,906 was set aside to cover City Engineering Services.

4. On October 11, 2022, a Notice to Proceed was issued to Willdan Engineering for construction management and inspection services ($589,094) related to the San Fernando Pacoima Wash Bikeway and Pedestrian Path Project.

5. On March 2, 2023, a Notice to Proceed was issued to Toro Enterprises, Inc. to proceed with construction related to the San Fernando Pacoima Wash Bikeway and Pedestrian Path Project.

6. On June 5, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution Nos. 8234 and 8235 to accept and appropriate grant funds in the amount of $7,500,000 for the Pacoima Wash Connectivity Project, funded through the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), to complete the Pacoima Wash Bike Path Project and improvements to the Pacoima Wash Natural Park.

7. On April 15, 2024, the City Council approved a First Amendment with Toro Enterprises, Inc. (Contract No. 2110(a)) increasing the contract amount by $853,845 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $6,172,658.

8. On April 15, 2024, the City Council approved a Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering (Contract No. 2043(b)) increasing the contract amount by $188,845 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,188,845 for City Engineering Services.

9. During the project closeout, the City requested Tetra Tech, the structural engineer who designed the project’s pedestrian bridge, to perform a final to perform a final punch list inspection and verify that bridge related deviations identified during its February 2024 inspection had been addressed by the contractor. On April 24, 2026, the City accepted Tetra Tech’s proposal for post construction support, in an amount not to exceed $5,366, to perform follow-up structural observations and verify completion of the required bridge corrections for final project sign-off.

10. On May 20, 2026, Tetra Tech observed that several deficiencies remained.

11. On July 20, 2026, the City met with Tetra Tech and the contractor at the project site to review the remaining deficiencies.

12. On July 22, 2026, the contractor visited the site to address the pending deficiencies.

13. On August 4, 2026, the City accepted Tetra Tech’s proposal (dated July 23, 2026) to provide additional post-construction support for an amount not-to-exceed $4,603 for the Pacoima September 8, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 122 of 202 Consideration to Accept Project Completion and Authorize the Recordation of a Notice of Completion for the San Fernando Pacoima Wash Bikeway and Pedestrian Path, Federal Project No. ATPL-5202(020), Job No. 7615, Plan No. P-737

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Wash Bikeway Project to perform follow-up structural observation to confirm whether the contractor addressed Tetra’s Tech’s bridge repair performed in July 2026.

14. On August 10 2026, Tetra Tech revisited the site to observe the contractor’s corrections. It was discovered the contractor removed the material and provided the necessary gap between the steel elements and concrete stem wall. The contractor also completed modifications to the slotted connections to accommodate additional thermal expansion that may occur during the hotter summer.

ANALYSIS:

The San Fernando Pacoima Wash Bikeway and Pedestrian Path Project constructed a new bikeway and pedestrian bridge along the Pacoima Wash within the City, extending from Fourth Street/Bradley Avenue to the Cindy Montañez Natural Park. The newly constructed pedestrian and bicycle bridge at Eighth Street provides an important connection for students, residents, and visitors to the new trail, while expanding opportunities for recreation and providing additional options for bicycle and pedestrian commuting.

The Pacoima Wash Bikeway also provides a safe alternative to bicycling along local streets, consistent with the recommendations identified in the City’s Safe and Active Streets Plan. The project enhances connectivity to the broader bicycle and pedestrian network in neighboring communities within the City of Los Angeles and supports the development of a more connected and accessible active transportation system. Similar to the Los Angeles River Bike Path, the Pacoima Wash Bikeway transforms an underutilized area into a linear green space that improves the appearance of the surrounding area while providing valuable recreational and transportation benefits to the community.

This project consisted of constructing a 12-foot wide, 1.34-mile-long Class 1 asphalt concrete bikeway. Additional improvements constructed as part of the project included:
a. Construction of bioretention areas;
b. Construction of retaining walls;
c. Fabrication and installation of bike/pedestrian bridge; d. Installation of rectangular rapid flashing beacons for crosswalk; e. Installation of welded wire fencing;
f. Installation of solar lights;
g. Installation of protective bollards;
h. Installation of signage, striping, markings; and
i. Construction of wheelchair ramps to meet current Americans with Disability Act (ADA) standards.

The construction manager, design engineers, inspectors, and staff inspected the project and confirmed that the contractor completed the project in accordance with the approved plans, September 8, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 123 of 202 Consideration to Accept Project Completion and Authorize the Recordation of a Notice of Completion for the San Fernando Pacoima Wash Bikeway and Pedestrian Path, Federal Project No. ATPL-5202(020), Job No. 7615, Plan No. P-737

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specifications, and change orders. Staff therefore recommends filing a Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.

BUDGET IMPACT:

Funding for this project was included in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Adopted Budget. Several funding sources, including the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) grant, Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 3 grant, South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD)/ The Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) Assembly Bill (AB) 2726, Measure R, Measure M, Santa Monica Mountain Conservancy (SMMC) grant, and Caltrans Grant Funding were utilized to complete this project.

A total of 17 change orders were generated during the project for revisions to aerial design survey, topographic survey, revisions to construction plans, remedial grading not initially delineated on plans, environmental mitigations, unforeseen underground conditions, encounter with large boulders requiring additional heavy equipment and labor, additional safety fence, modifications to drain lines, modifications to bridge abutments, potholing for waterlines, retaining wall foundation modification, shoring for retaining walls, concrete riprap at retaining walls, buried asphalt, increase fence height, and adjustment of bid quantities. The change orders totaled $1,081,412 which were covered by the funding sources budgeted for this project.

The total construction cost of $6,945,012 included change orders, contingencies, construction management, construction inspection, construction testing, and construction support, and was under the total approved budget of $11,982,491. The remaining funds from Caltrans Grant (Luz Rivas) will be used for the design and construction of the Pacoima Wash Connectivity Project.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends the City Council accept the improvements as constructed by Toro Enterprises, Inc., and consider the work completed for San Fernando Pacoima Wash Bikeway and Pedestrian Path, Federal Project No. ATPL-5202(020), Job No. 7615, Plan No. P-737; authorize the issuance and filing of a “Notice of Completion” with the Los Angeles County Office of the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk; authorize the release of the five (5) percent retention amount of $302,831.20 after the 35-day lien period from the date the Notice of Completion is recorded; and authorize the closure of escrow account.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Notice of Completion
B. Pictures
September 8, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 124 of 202 ATTACHMENT “A”
Notice pursuant to Civil Code Section 3093, must be filed within 10 days after completion.

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: work on the San Fernando Pacoima Wash Bikeway and Pedestrian Path Project, Job No. 7615 (Contract No. 2110) has been completed, and it is recommended that a Notice of Completion be executed and recorded.

2. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER: City of San Fernando, a municipal corporation, 117 Macneil Street, San Fernando, CA 91340.

3. DESCRIPTION OF THE PUBLIC WORK: Project construction improvements consisted of constructing a 12-feet wide, 1.34-mile long, Class I multi-use Pacoima Wash Bikeway and Pedestrian Path with bridge, fenced, and lighted.

4. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The property on which said work of improvement was completed is in the Pacoima Wash Channel, County of Los Angeles, State of California, and is described as: Pacoima Wash Bikeway and Pedestrian Path.

5. ACCEPTED AND COMPLETED: Work on said contract was completed and accepted on September 8, 2026.

6. NATURE OF OWNER’S INTEREST: Public Right of Way (Pacoima Wash Channel)

7. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR: Toro Enterprises, Inc., P.O. Box 6285, Oxnard, CA 93031-6285

8. DECLARATION: I, Bonnie Tam, duly appointed Director of Public Works of the City of San Fernando, have read the foregoing Notice of Completion, have made my verification on behalf of said City, and know the contents thereof to be true. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

________________________
Bonnie Tam, Director of Public Works Date
City of San Fernando, California

ACKNOWLEDGMENT
State of California )
County of Los Angeles )
On _______________ before me, Julia Fritz, Notary Public, personally appeared, Bonnie Tam who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature_______________________
Julia Fritz, Notary Public (Seal)

RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND
WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:

City of San Fernando
Julia Fritz, City Clerk
San Fernando City Hall
117 Macneil Street
San Fernando, CA 91340
Space Above This Line Reserved For The Recorder’s Use
EXEMPT FROM RECORDING FEES PER GOVT CODE SECTION 6103

NOTICE OF COMPLETION
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.

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AGENDA REPORT
City Managers 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: Linden Johnson, Economic Development Manager
Will Pettener, Assistant to the City Manager
Date: September 8, 2026
Subject: Consideration to Approve the Small Business Grant Program Guidelines for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:
a. Approve the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Small Business Grant Program Guidelines; and b. Provide staff direction, as applicable.

BACKGROUND:

1. On June 9, 2025, staff met with the CDBG Program’s Ad Hoc Committee to discuss recommended Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program allocations for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026. The recommended programs were the Neighborhood Clean-up Program, Access to Capital Program, and the Small Business Assistance Program.

2. On September 2, 2025, the City Council approved a CDBG allocation of $26,000 for the Neighborhood Clean-Up Program, $137,861 for the Small Business Assistance Program, and $25,000 for the Access to Capital Program, with the Access to Capital Program Guidelines to return to the City Council for final approval.

3. On March 16, 2026, City Council approved the guidelines for the Access to Capital program.

4. On March 26, 2026, staff met with the CDBG Programs Ad Hoc Committee to discuss recommended CDBG program allocations for FY 2026-2027. The two (2) recommended programs were the Neighborhood Clean-up Program and the Small Business Assistance Program. The Ad Hoc also recommended changes to the Small Business Assistance Program’s guidelines to include additional eligible uses.

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5. On April 6, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 8444 approving the CDBG funding allocation for the 52nd Program Year (FY 2026–2027) and directed staff to update the Small Business Assistance Program Guidelines to allow the use of funds for interior business improvements, installation or upgrades to outdoor dining areas, payment of City permit fees required for grant-related work, and to require recipients to provide receipts for all items purchased with grant
ANALYSIS:

In 1974, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program was enacted through the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The City receives an annual allocation of CDBG funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through its participation in the Los Angeles Urban County CDBG Program administered by the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA). CDBG funds can only be used for eligible Community Development projects meeting national program goals, which include assisting the low and moderate-income residents of the community.

A total of $171,988 in CDBG funds is available for FY 2026-2027. On April 6, 2026, the City Council approved the continuation of two (2) established programs from FY 2025-2026 to extend the opportunity for more residential and business owners to improve the aesthetics of their properties. The Council approved two (2) programs which are:

1. Neighborhood Clean-Up Program (Recommended budget: $25,798) – This program supports efforts to keep the City clean, safe, and welcoming. For FY 2026–2027, the focus will shift from individual service grant awards to funding several organized neighborhood clean-up events across the City, including bulky item collections and other community clean-up initiatives. The recommended budget is 15% of the total annual budget, which is the maximum eligible funding amount allowable for public service projects or programs.

2. Small Business Assistance Program (Recommended Budget: $146,190) – Continue to support local small businesses, by providing up to $10,000 per business for improvements that enhance storefronts, their interior spaces and outdoor dining. By supporting these enhancements, the City not only strengthens its business community and property values but also establishes San Fernando as a desirable destination, enhancing community pride and encouraging sustainable growth.

Proposed FY 2026-2027 SBAP Guidelines.

The Small Business Assistance Program have previously been used for exterior business improvements to signage, painting (including anti-graffiti coating), outdoor security cameras, window shade, and other storefront enhancements such as installing eye-catching vertical landscape (green wall) to deter graffiti.

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The redlined version (Attachment “A”) of the updated Proposed Small Business Assistance Program Guidelines is inclusive of prior year uses and adds the following:

Use of Grant Funds

1. Funds may be used for interior improvements to a business

2. Funds may be used to install or upgrade existing outdoor dining areas

3. Funds may be used to pay City permit fees required for work to be performed under the grant application
Selected Businesses

1. Recipients must provide receipts of items purchased as part of the grant SBAP in FY 2023-2024.

In FY 2023-2024, the program received 29 applications and provided grants for façade improvements to four (4) businesses, totaling $18,870. These improvements included fresh paint, anti-8graffiti coatings, graffiti-resistant window coverings, and vertical landscaping, all contributing to a more inviting and vibrant community.

SBAP in FY 2024-2025.

In FY 2024-2024, SBAP received 21 applications and awarded 20 grants to businesses, totaling $177,602. Some of the improvements from this round included exterior paint, signage, awning, planters and security cameras.

SBAP in FY 2025-2026.

In FY 2025-2026, the City received 39 applications, and 16 grants were awarded to businesses.

These 16 grants totaled $101,630. The improvements include the installation of security cameras, new awning, exterior painting and new signage.

Please see attachment “B” for a complete list of SBAP grant recipients.

BUDGET IMPACT:

The available funds of $171,988 in CDBG funds must be used to serve low- and moderate-income members of the community. A total of $146,190 has been allocated for the small business assistance program to provide grants to businesses and administrative support. The remaining $25,798 will be allocated to the Neighborhood Clean-up Program.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Small Business Grant Program Guidelines; and provide staff direction, as applicable.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Redlined Version – Proposed Updated Small Business Grant Program Guidelines for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
B. List of Past Small Business Program Grant Recipients September 8, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 139 of 202 ATTACHMENT “A”
City of San Fernando
Proposed Small Business Grant Program Guidelines
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Purpose: The City is committed to lending a helping hand by assisting small businesses. To that end, the City is offering a Small Business Assistance Program (SBAP) to provide grants up to $10,000 for small businesses in the City. The purpose of these grants is to provide working capital to businesses that provide goods and services to the residents of San Fernando. The grant funds can be used for façade improvements, such as: anti-graffiti coating and graffiti-resistant window coverings; exterior vertical landscape (green walls); signage; paint; exterior architectural details (e.g., replacing existing security gate with alternatives, architectural appropriate window bars) contributing to the City’s aesthetic and economic vitality.

Use of Grant Funds
Funds are to be used for exterior façade and interior improvements, such as (but not limited to):
• Graffiti-resistant window coverings & anti-graffiti coating • Exterior vertical landscape/green wall
• Signage (cap funding for signage is $3,000)
• Paint
• Awning or window shade cover
• Exterior security cameras with direct access granted to San Fernando Police Department • Architectural details for exterior enhancement (such as replacing existing security gate with alternatives, architectural appropriate window bars, etc.) • Interior updates
• Install or upgrade existing outdoor dining
• Pay City permit fees required for work to be performed under the grant application Selected Businesses
Once a business is selected, the business must complete the following:
• Sign Grant Agreement
• Provide W-9 Form
• Provide Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Form
• Provide receipts of items purchased as part of the grant September 8, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 140 of 202 ATTACHMENT “B”
List of Past Small Business Program Grant Recipients
FY 2023 -2024: Four (4) Business Grants Totaling $18,870 • AAA Transmission - $3,000
• Chula Chic Leather - $3,500
• Maclay Market - $2,850
• Midnight Hour Records - $9,520
FY 2024-2025: Twenty (20) Business Grants Totaling $177,602 • Alberto’s Hair Salon - $10,000
• Alfonso Furniture - $8,000
• Analia’s Boutique - $8,518
• Dorado Home Furniture - $9,500
• Earl’s Automotive - $10,000
• El Rinconcito de los Raspados Naturales - $6,580
• Elite Fitness Club - $4,900
• Fiesta Furniture - $10,000
• Foster’s Freeze - $10,000
• La Orquidea Flower & Bridal - $8,098
• Lola’s Kitchen - $10,000
• Lotus Bakery - $9,950
• Maclay Cleaners - $7,500
• Magaly’s Tamales - $10,000
• Mercado Las Palmas and Restaurant - $10,000
• No Sabo - $9,990
• Panaderia - $9,988
• Protein Shop - $8,278
• Surge Los Angeles Dance Studio - $6,700
• The Discovertee - $9,600
September 8, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 141 of 202 List of Past Small Business Program Grant Recipients - Continued FY 2025-2026: Sixteen (16) Business Grants Totaling $101,630 • Barber Holiks Most Cleanest - $2,800
• Bridal City - $10,000
• Concierge Autoworks Inc - $3,909
• Dino’s Party Supply - $7,800
• E.G. Tax Services - $3,000
• E.M. Designs & Co. - $9,447
• FFsigns, LLC - $9,750
• H. Salt Fish & Chips - $5,218
• Katie’s Salon - $9,100
• Kristine’s Beauty Salon - $2,983
• Los Camarones Tacos Mariscos - $7,250
• Marchese Kitchen LLC - $3,032
• Md Signs & Printing LLC - $4,800
• Mission Photography and Video Inc. - $9,550
• San Fernando Pharmacy Inc - $3,000
• White Tie Tuxedo LLC - $9,990
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AGENDA REPORT
REVIEW: ☒ City Clerk ☒ Director of Admin. Services ☒ City Manager 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: Linden Johnson, Economic Development Manager
Will Pettener, Assistant to the City Manager

Date: September 8, 2026
Subject: Discussion and Consideration of Proposed Revisions to Memorandum of Understanding with Emprende to Produce a Christmas Parade in Coordination with the City’s Annual Tree Lighting Event and to Reimburse the City for Related Parade Expenses
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:
a. Discuss and consider proposed revisions to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Emprende (Attachment “A” – Contract No. 2545) to produce a Christmas Parade in coordination with the City’s Annual Tree Lighting Event and to Reimburse the City for Related Parade Expenses;
b. Provide direction, as applicable; and
c. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive changes and execute the agreement.

BACKGROUND:

1. On November 17, 2025, the City Council directed staff to work with Emprende to develop an estimated budget for a proposed Christmas Parade to take place in 2026, for City Council consideration during the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 budget process.

2. On February 2, 2026, the City Council directed staff to meet with Emprende and return to the City Council with co-sponsorship cost estimates and logistics for combining the parade with the City’s Tree Lighting Event.

3. On June 3 and June 10, 2026, staff and Emprende met to discuss the Christmas Parade logistics and the details of the parade. These discussions centered around the logistics and responsibilities of Emprende and City staff.

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4. On June 29, 2026, the City Council approved the City’s annual list of events for FY 2026-2027, including the Christmas Parade in coordination with the City’s Annual Tree Lighting Event to take place on December 5, 2026. The City Council also approved co-hosting with Emprende to produce the parade and directed staff to return to a future City Council meeting with an MOU for consideration.

5. On July 16, 2026, Emprende approved the draft MOU submitted to the organization by City staff on July 15, 2026.

6. On July 20, 2026, the City Council approved the MOU with Emprende to produce a Christmas Parade in coordination with the City’s Annual Tree Lighting Event and to reimburse the City for related Parade Expenses in the total amount of $37,718.

7. On August 5, 2026, the City met with Emprende for a parade planning kickoff meeting. At the meeting, Emprende’s roles and responsibilities, as set out in the City Council approved MOU, were reviewed and discussed.

8. On August 17, 2026, the City Council approved a revised MOU with Emprende to produce a Christmas Parade in coordination with the City’s Annual Tree Lighting Event and to reimburse the City for related Parade Expenses in the total amount of $37,718.

9. On August 31, 2026, the City met with Emprende to discuss the MOU, during which Emprende proposed revisions and also presented an alternative option to produce the parade independently without a City-approved MOU.

ANALYSIS:

A Christmas Parade is a valuable community building and economic development event. It draws large crowds that boost foot traffic for local stores and restaurants, supporting businesses along the route and throughout the City. At the same time, the parade strengthens community connections by bringing residents together in a joyful, family friendly celebration. It offers meaningful participation opportunities for local performers, organizations, and families, fostering civic pride and encouraging continued support for the City and its businesses.

Emprende is a Section 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering communities through education, cultural enrichment, leadership development, self-esteem building, entrepreneurship, and spiritual growth. Their mission includes a commitment to creating opportunities that strengthen individuals, families, and community. Through engagement spanning back to Fall 2025, staff has worked with Emprende to develop the framework for a Christmas Parade event that will accompany the City’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.

On June 29, 2026, the City Council approved the 2026 Christmas Parade, to be held in coordination with the City’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. This approval was contingent upon September 8, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 146 of 202 Discussion and Consideration of Proposed Revisions to Memorandum of Understanding with Emprende to Produce a Christmas Parade in Coordination with the City’s Annual Tree Lighting Event and to Reimburse the City for Related Parade Expenses

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finalizing an MOU with Emprende that outlined a defined scope of work and a process for collecting fundraising revenue to reimburse all parade‑related expenses totaling $37,718. This amount covers City staff costs, Los Angeles Fire Department, other related permit fees, and a traffic control plan. The City Council provided additional direction to include in the MOU, for Emprende to be responsible for completing the following scope of work:
a. Emprende to form a community committee that will meet more often than monthly to support parade planning efforts.
b. Emprende to provide rules to be established regarding sponsorship criteria. c. Emprende to provide bi-weekly updates on sponsorship activities beginning in August. d. Emprende to create a sponsorship flyer for their use that will be separate from a City created Save the Date flyer and Event flyer for all the events taking place that day which includes the parade, tree lighting, and photographs with Santa.

On July 20, 2026, the City Council approved the MOU with Emprende to produce a Christmas Parade in coordination with the City’s Annual Tree Lighting event and to reimburse the City for related Parade expenses. The City Council also provided direction to staff and requested that the following revisions be incorporated with the MOU:
a. City to design and post the “Save the Date” flyer and event detail flyer with no sponsorship information and advertise the event through the City's social media outlets. b. Emprende to solicit sponsorship information on Emprende website. c. Staff to provide update on sponsors and participants, through bi-monthly reporting by Emprende, in the Status Updates for City Projects and City Council Priorities agenda report that is a recurring item included in the City Council agenda packets. d. Emprende to provide small discount to businesses and non-profit organizations based in the community if participating in the event.

Following City Council direction, staff worked with the City Attorney to incorporate the approved revisions into the MOU. The revisions clarified each party’s responsibilities and deadlines to improve coordination between Emprende and the City. The City Attorney also incorporated additional provisions addressing City Council’s direction regarding financial reporting, including further clarification of Emprende fundraising efforts and revisions to the insurance provisions.

On August 17, 2026, the City Council approved the revised MOU incorporating all the changes recommended by the City Attorney and provided staff with direction to meet with Emprende and return with any proposed changes to the MOU at a future City Council meeting.

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MOU Amendment Requests from Emprende.

On August 31, 2026, staff met with Emprende to review the City Council-approved MOU. During the meeting, Emprende proposed several revisions and explained that it would need to raise additional funds beyond the City’s $37,718 contribution to cover the costs of producing the parade.

Emprende proposed using fundraising proceeds, after reimbursing the City, to cover eligible parade-related expenses, including volunteer food and gas stipends, staff time, entertainment, stage and sound costs, and marketing. Staff requested a detailed parade budget to support these expenses. Emprende provided an organization report (Attachment B), but did not provide a detailed budget with cost estimates. As a result, staff recommends establishing a $25,000 notto-exceed amount for eligible parade production costs for Council’s consideration.

Emprende also initially requested to retain any fundraising proceeds remaining after the City was reimbursed and its parade costs were paid, to support a future co-sponsored parade. Following discussion, Emprende agreed to return any remaining funds to the City after the City’s $37,718 contribution and Emprende’s eligible parade production costs are reimbursed. In exchange, Emprende requested that the MOU be extended to allow it to produce the 2027 Christmas Parade.

Emprende’s proposed revisions are included in the revised MOU (Attachment “A”) and are as follows:

1. Term: Extend the agreement to allow Emprende to produce the Christmas Parade again next year in December 2027.

2. Termination: Change termination from “without cost” to termination “for cause” and identify the specific reasons that the MOU can be terminated for cause.

3. Sponsors/Donors: Revise Section 3(D) of the MOU with examples of the types of sponsors/donors that would not be allowed.

4. City Reimbursement: Clearly state the total reimbursement amount due to the City, which is $37,718.

5. Eligible Parade Costs: Allow the money they fundraise to pay for additional costs for producing the parade (these costs include volunteer stipends for food and gas, staff time, entertainment, stage and sound costs, marketing, etc.).

6. Participant List; Revised deadline to provide the draft participant list by October 7, with a final list due by November 5.

7. Event Plan: Revised deadline for the Event Plan to be due on or before September 23, 2026. Staff has added further details specifying the required components of the Event Plan.

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8. Community Committees to meet according to the following schedule:
• August – One (1) meeting (held on August 31, 2026, from 6-8pm) • September – One (1) meeting
• October – One (1) meeting
• November – Weekly meetings (four (4) in total)

9. Excess Fundraising: Revised Section 3(A) to detail how excess funds raised would be managed, with Emprende returning any remaining fundraising dollars to the City once both the City’s costs and Emprende’s eligible parade production costs were reimbursed.

All of Emprende’s requested revisions are incorporated in the redlined MOU in Attachment “A”.

Christmas Parade Option B as presented by Emprende
As an alternative, Emprende also let the City know that they are open to producing the Christmas parade privately, on their own. Option A is to continue with the MOU and partner with the City on the Christmas parade. Option B is for Emprende to produce the parade on their own without City involvement. This option would utilize the City’s special event permit process and willrequire Emprende to obtain all needed permits, licenses, traffic control plan, security plan, etc.

Emprende noted that they would seek to utilize this path if the City Council does not approve their requested revisions to the MOU at the September 8 City Council meeting.

Emprende’s Requirements for Option B would include providing the following on or before October 1, 2026:
• Site Plan
• Traffic Control plan – this needs to be done in coordination with the City’s Public Works and Police Departments
o Traffic control company also needs to be in contact with City’s Public Works department and police department by September 15, 2026, so that traffic control plan can be completed by October 1, 2026.
• Security Plan
• Sound Amplification permit
• Certificate of Insurance
• Los Angeles Fire Department approval of Site plan and issuance of permit September 8, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 149 of 202 Discussion and Consideration of Proposed Revisions to Memorandum of Understanding with Emprende to Produce a Christmas Parade in Coordination with the City’s Annual Tree Lighting Event and to Reimburse the City for Related Parade Expenses

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Summary of Parade Planning to Date.

The following table is a summary of all key tasks related to Christmas Parade planning. 2026 City of San Fernando Christmas Parade
Task Responsible Party Status
Producing City Christmas Parade Emprende In Progress
Procuring Sponsorship to reimburse the City of
for costs incurred by the City in connection
with the Parade
Emprende In Progress
Fire Department Permits
City (Recreation and
Community Services (RCS)
and City Manager’s Office
(CMO))
Pending logistic
information from
Emprende
Public Safety - Traffic Control Plan City (RCS)
Completed. The City
reached out to four (4)
companies and has
received a quote for
$22,745.17 from one (1)
company for the traffic
control plan.

Create Save the Date Flyer City (RCS) Completed (Attachment “C”)
Delivery of Event Plan Emprende Pending
Event and Workers Compensation Insurance Emprende
Has not been provided,
but Emprende confirmed
they can get the
insurance
Sponsorship Emprende No Sponsorships have
been reported
Monthly Reports Emprende Waiting for Emprende to
provide
Bi-Weekly written sponsorship updates via
email Emprende Waiting for Emprende to
provide
Responsible for all Parade Logistics - input for
traffic control plan, complete event protocol
management, parade participant application,
volunteer recruitment, route monitors, safety
rules and communication plan, coordination
of staging areas, parade and formation
schedules, trash pickup along parade route,
etc.

Emprende
Inputs received from
Emprende on the traffic
control plan; others are
pending
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Community Committee to help plan the
parade, inform residents and business about
street closures and gather input and support.

Committee to meet twice per month.

Emprende
Emprende is proposing to
have these meetings
according to the
proposed schedule:

August - The first meeting
took place on 8/31/26
from 6-8pm.

September – One (1)
meeting
October – One (1)
meeting
November – Weekly
meetings
Responsible for all Parade Operations Emprende Pending
Support with Logistics as spelled out in the
MOU City (All departments) Waiting for information from Emprende Create Sponsorship Flyer Emprende Completed
Staff is seeking City Council direction on the requested changes from Emprende and will proceed with planning efforts based on the direction provided, including the responsibilities outlined in Attachment “A” and any additional considerations or modifications identified by the City Council.

BUDGET IMPACT:

The budget of $37,718 was approved by City Council on June 29, 2025. There will be no budget impact as a result of this discussion.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and consider proposed revisions to MOU with Emprende to produce a Christmas Parade in coordination with the City’s Annual Tree Lighting Event and to reimburse the City for related Parade expenses; provide direction, as applicable, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive changes and execute the agreement.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Redlined Contract No. 2545, including:

Exhibit “A”: Scope of Services
B. Emprende – San Fernando 2026 Christmas Parade Organization C. Save the Date Flyer
September 8, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 151 of 202 ATTACHMENT “A”
CONTRACT NO. 2545

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Parties: City Of San Fernando and Emprende
Engagement: Produce the City’s Christmas Parade
This Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) is entered into this ___8th___ day of September, 2026 (“Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF SAN FERNANDO (“City”) and EMPRENDE (“Emprende”), a Section 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. City and Emprende are sometimes individually referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties.” WHEREAS, the City is a California municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the City is dedicated to enhancing resources and supportive services that promote the well-being of residents, in alignment with Strategic Goal 6: Foster Community Trust, Engagement and Shared Identity; and
WHEREAS, the City will approve the use of the City seal on print material and social media pursuant to City Council Ordinance No. 1724; and
WHEREAS, Emprende is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering our community through education, cultural enrichment, leadership development, self-esteem building, entrepreneurship, and spiritual growth. We are committed to creating opportunities that strengthen individuals, families, and our community; and WHEREAS, the Parties desire to enter into this MOU to establish a partnership to produce the City’s Christmas Parade on the 5th day of December 2026.

NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually understood and agreed by the Parties as follows:

SECTION 1. RECITALS. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated into and made a part of this MOU.

SECTION 2. PERFORMANCE PERIOD. The performance period for this MOU shall commence on the Effective Date and shall terminate December 31, 2027. forty-five (45) days from the date of the Parade. The parties agree that EMPRENDE’s duties and tasks as set forth in this MOU shall apply to the Christmas Day Parade contemplated for December 5, 2026 as well as a planned Christmas Day Parade to be held sometime in December of 2027.

A. Amendments: This MOU may be amended with the approval of both parties, in writing, provided both parties sign the revised agreement. A modification request must be presented, in writing, thirty (30) days prior to effective date.

B. Termination: In the event either party fails to perform any duty, obligation, service, or task set forth under this MOU an event of default (hereinafter, “Event of Default”) will occur. For all Events of Default, the Party alleging an Event of Default will give written notice to the defaulting Party (hereinafter referred to as a “Default Notice”)

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2 which will specify: (i) the nature of the Event of Default; (ii) the action required to cure the Event of Default; (iii) a date by which the Event of Default will be cured, which will not be less than fifteen (15) calendar days for the date of the Default Notice. If the Event of Default occurs within 15 days of the date of the Christmas Day Parade scheduled for December 5, 2026 or within 15 days of the date of the second Christmas Day Parade scheduled for some time in December 2027, the Event of Default must be cured within twenty-four (24) hours of the Default Notice. The Event of Default will constitute a breach of this MOU if the defaulting Party fails to cure the Event of Default within the applicable cure period or any extended cure period allowed under by the non-defaulting Party under this MOU. Except as otherwise provided in this MOU, if an Event of Default is not timely cured the non-defaulting party may pursue any and all remedies available at law or in equity, including but not limited to, the immediate termination of this MOU. The foregoing notwithstanding, EMPRENDE’s sole remedy in the event of a breach of this MOU by City will be limited to the reimbursement of eligible costs incurred by EMPRENDE in the performance of this MOU from available funds raised pursuant to Section 3 of this MOU below. If raised funds are insufficient to reimburse EMPRENDE for eligible costs incurred, CITY shall be under no obligation to compensate EMPRENDE for the difference. Neither party shall be entitled to consequential damages uderunder this MOU.

B. Either party may terminate its participation in this MOU without cause by providing a 30- day written notice by a nationally recognized overnight delivery service with delivery to, personal service at, or mail to, the addresses identified herein. The thirty (30) days will begin on the date of personal service, the date placed with the overnight delivery service or the date of mailing as applicable.

C. In the event the MOU is terminated before the Parade event, City and EMPRENDE shall cooperate to return all unexpended funds raised for the event to the appropriate donors.

SECTION 3. PARADE FUNDRAISING BY EMPRENDE
A. Reimbursement of City Costs. As a material inducement to CITY’s willingness to enter into this MOU, EMPRENDE agrees that will be responsible for raising funds to reimburse CITY for costs up to $37,718 that CITY will incur in connection with the production of the Parade, including but not limited to (i) pre-event planning, outreach and public noticing; (ii) event day staging, traffic control, breakdown and clean-up; and (iii) all other staff time and overtime. Insofar as EMPRENDE is able to raise sums in excess of $37,718, such excess sums may be applied to reimburse EMPRENDE for those eligible costs and expenses up to $25,000. City shall be under no obligation to compensate EMPRENDE for any costs it incurs that are in excess of funds raised by EMPRENDE nor shall City be obligated to compensate EMPRENDE for costs it incurs in excess of $25,000. at an amount not-to-exceed $25,000EMPRENDE may not use raised funds for its own incurred costs or expenses until City has been reimbursed the full $37,718 in City costs and expenses CITY.

Any raised funds that are in excess of sums required to reimburse City and EMPREDE for their costs and expenses incurred in connection with the December 5, 2026 Parade shall transfer to City within thirty (30) days of the date of the December 5, 2026 Parade and

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3 such sums shall be held in trust by the City to be used only for the production of a 2027 Christmas Day parade event.

Fundraising Activities. EMPRENDE will engage in a limited fundraising activity consisting of providing City-approved information concerning the Parade on EMPRENDE’s social media platforms and accepting donations (both made online via its website or received by checks or other payment methods). EMPRENDE will ensure that all fundraising activities comply with applicable state and federal laws, including those governing charitable solicitation. While engaging in these fundraising activities, EMPRENDE will cooperate with and provide all such information as CITY may request concerning the source of donations, the amount of individual donations and the total sums raised by EMPRENDE in connection with the Parade. EMPRENDE will not accept donations from businesses or entities (i) that provide adult oriented services or sell adult oriented products; (ii) that are marijuana-related businesses; or (iii) that are businesses that primarily or exclusively sell or manufacture tobacco or vaping products. Except as provided below, EMPRENDE will also decline any donation that is subject to a donorimposed conditions of whatever nature. EMPRENDE’s fundraising solicitation materials shall advise donors that such donation must be free of conditions other than the condition that donated sums will be used to pay for costs and expenses incurred by both the City and EMPRENDE in organizing the December 5, 2026 Parade or the subsequent December 2027 Parade. EMPRENDE will not make any representations to donors concerning the tax benefits or other tax consequences of donating sums for the Parade(s).

C. Donation Management: EMPRENDE will manage all donations received for the Parade, ensuring proper receipt, acknowledgment, and stewardship of all donations. EMPRENDE will deposit, and hold in trust for the City, all donated funds it receives for the Parade in a separate or designated bank account. EMPRENDE will not use any such funds and shall not permit its own funds to be comingled with any funds donated for the Parade.

EMPRENDE will maintain a record of every donation received and will include as part of this record the information set forth in Section 2.c., below.

E. Reporting: As specified under subsection (G) of this section below, EMPRENDE will provide regular monthly written reports to the City which, at a minimum, will include all information listed in subsection (G)(5) of this Section, below. Additionally, EMPRENDE will save and maintain the name(s) of the person(s) or entity(ies) that make donations, the date made, the amount and where the donation was made with any conditions. The City shall reserve the right to reject any donations made that are subject to donor-imposed conditions, and in such cases, may request tha such donations to be returned to the donor by EMPRENDE.

F.E.Transfer of Funds: EMPRENDE will transfer all funds collected for the Parade to the City along with the Monthly Donations Report in compliance with the procedure as described in subsection (G)(6)-(G)(7), below.

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4 G.F. Disclosure Obligations & Financial Reporting and Auditing: EMPRENDE will maintain books and records relating to this MOU, in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices consistently applied, that contain all information required to allow the City, at City’s discretion, to audit EMPRENDE’s records relating to this MOU, and to verify donations/contributions and expenditures in accordance with this MOU.

EMPRENDE shall maintain such data and records in an accessible location and condition for a period of not less than five years after final payment under this MOU or until after final audit has been resolved, whichever is later.

H.G. EMPRENDE’s fundraising activates shall comply with the following requirements:

1. All electronic donations will be processed through an online system and transferred directly into a separate, designated bank account for EMPRENDE.

2. All hand-delivered checks or cash (EMPRENDE will provide a receipt upon delivery) will be deposited into this same account as soon as practically possible.

3. With the City’s agreement, EMPRENDE will create a monthly fiscal report template in Microsoft Excel. The template will include at a minimum:
 Total funds received during the reporting period.
 Total amount of electronic donations.
 Total amount of check donations.
 Total amount of cash donations.

4. Attached to each monthly report will be a copy of the bank account’s transitions for that same period to support reconciliation of the reports data with the bank’s records.

5. The Monthly Donations Report will be delivered to the Finance Department c/o the Finance Director via email.,

6. As stated in this MOU, above EMPRENDE raises sums in excess of $37,718 for the December 5, 2026 Parade, EMPRENDE may be reimbursed up to $25,000 for eligible costs and expenses it incurs in connection with the production fo the December 5, 2026 Parade. Eligible expenses shall be those listed under Exhibit ___ of this MOU. For each eligible cost or expense incurred EMPRENDE will provide City with true and correct receipts and invoices that clearly identify the nature of the cost or expense so that City may confirm that such cost or expense truly qualifies as an eligible expense. EMPRENDE will not receive reimbursement from raised sums until City has first confirmed in writing that the cost or expense claimed by EMPRENDE qualifies as an eligible expense.

7. All proceeds raised Parade donations raised by EMPRENDE nfor the Parade that are equal to or lesser than $37,718 by Emprende shall be transferred to the City

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5 by or before the 1st of November, 2026. Any funds in excess of what was transferred to tethe City on November 1st and net of City’s costs and expenses up to $37,718 and net of EMPRENDE’s own eligible costs and expenses in connection with the December 5, 2026 Parade must be transfer in full to City by ore before December 31, 2026 to be held in trust by City to pay for costs to be incurred by City in connection with the December 2027 Parade event.

7. . received between the 1st of November, 2026 and the 5th of December, 2026 will be transferred to the City withinwithin thirty (30) days after the parade.

SECTION 4. USE OF CITY FACILITIES. If EMPRENDE wishes to make use of City parks, rooms, parking lots and buildings for event planning and implementation (“City Facilities”), EMPRENDE must first submit a written request for such use to City. City in its sole discretion and subject to availability may grant, conditionally grant or deny any such request. City shall waive facility use fees for EMPRENDE’s use of City Facilities for activities and services provided by or through the Program. City reserves the right to designate or redesignate which City Facilities may be used by EMPRENDE in the performance of its duties and responsibilities under this MOU.

Nothing in this MOU shall be interpreted to grant any license or leasehold interest in the City Facilities to EMPRENDE.

SECTION 5. EMPRENDE EVENT PLAN. EMPRENDE is responsible for Parade implementation, administration, and oversight, as further described in the Event Plan outlined in Exhibit “A” attached to this MOU and incorporated herein by reference. EMPRENDE will provide its services for producing Christmas Parade and fundraising to cover event cost.

SECTION 6. INDEMNIFICATION: To the fullest extent permitted by law, EMPRENDE agrees to indemnify, defend and hold free and harmless the City and City’s elected or appointed officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers from, any and all actions, claims, damages to persons or property, penalties, obligations, costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) or liabilities that may be asserted or claimed by any person, firm, entity, corporation, political subdivision or other organization, arising out of, caused by or related to the services provided by EMPRENDE under this MOU, as well as the willful misconduct or negligent acts, errors or omissions of EMPRENDE, its agents, employees, volunteers, or invitees, including each person or entity responsible for the provision of services hereunder. EMPRENDE’s duty to indemnify, defend and hold harmless shall not include any claims or liabilities arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City, or the City’s elected or appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers. This provision shall survive the expiration or termination of this MOU.

SECTION 7. LIMITATION OF CITY LIABILITY. In no event shall City be liable, regardless of whether any claim is based on contract or tort, for any special, consequential, indirect, or incidental damages, including, but not limited to, lost profits or revenue, arising out of or in connection with this MOU or the services performed in connection with this MOU.

SECTION 8. TAXES. EMPRENDE shall assume full responsibility for payments of federal, state and local taxes or contributions imposed or required under the social security, workers' compensation or income tax law, or any disability or unemployment law, or retirement contribution of any sort whatever, concerning EMPRENDE or any employee of EMPRENDE and shall further indemnify, pay for the defense of, and hold harmless City of and from any such

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6 payment or liability arising out of or in any manner connected with EMPRENDE’s performance under this MOU.

SECTION 9. INSURANCE.

A. For the duration of this MOU, and at EMPRENDE’s sole expense, EMPRENDE shall procure and keep in force full policies insurance coverage, acceptable to the City’s Risk Manager, for all of the activities contemplated under this MOU asMOU as set forth below:
:

1. Commercial General Liability: (1986 ISO form or later) with minimum limits of $2,000,000 per occurrence/$4,000,000 aggregate written on an occurrence basis.

2. Auto Liability (including owned, hired and non-owned autos): $1,000,000 combined single limit (each accident).

3. Worker’s Compensation and Employer's Liability: Statutory California State limits. These coverages and limits are to be considered minimum requirements under this MOU and in no way limit the liability of EMPRENDE.

B.A. Any insurance proceeds in excess of or broader than the minimum required coverage and/or minimum required limits which are applicable to a given loss shall be available to City. No representation is made that the minimum insurance requirements of this MOU are sufficient to cover the obligations of EMPRENDE under this MOU.

C.B. Each policy of commercial general liability and automotive liability shall provide that City, its officers, officials, agents, employees and volunteers are declared to be additional insured. A policy endorsement to that effect shall be provided to City along with the certificate of insurance. In lieu of an endorsement, City will accept a copy of the policy(ies) which evidences that City is an additional insured as a contracting party. The minimum coverage required by subsections (A)(1) and (A)(2) above, shall apply to City as an additional insured.

D.C. The insurance policies maintained by EMPRENDE shall be primary insurance and no insurance held or owned by City shall be called upon to cover any loss under the policy.

EMPRENDE will determine its own needs in procurement of insurance to cover liabilities other than as stated above.

E.D. Before EMPRENDE commences its performance under this MOU, EMPRENDE shall furnish certificates of insurance and endorsements, as required by City, evidencing the aforementioned minimum insurance coverages on forms acceptable to City, which shall provide that the insurance in force will not be canceled or allowed to lapse without at least ten (10) days' prior written notice to City.

F.E.All insurance maintained by EMPRENDE shall be issued by companies admitted to conduct the pertinent line of insurance business in California and having a rating of Grade A or better and Class VII or better by the latest edition of Best Key Rating Guide.

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7 G.F. EMPRENDE shall immediately notify City if any required insurance lapses or is otherwise modified and cease performance of this MOU unless otherwise directed by City. In such a case, City may procure insurance or self-insure the risk and charge EMPRENDE for such costs and any and all damages resulting therefrom, by way of set-off from any sums owed EMPRENDE.

H.G. EMPRENDE agrees that in the event of loss due to any of the perils for which it has agreed to provide insurance, EMPRENDE shall look solely to its insurance for recovery.

EMPRENDE hereby grants to City, on behalf of any insurer providing insurance to either EMPRENDE or City with respect to the services of EMPRENDE herein, a waiver of any right to subrogation which any such insurer may acquire against City by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance.

SECTION 10. NOTICES. Any notice required or permitted to be given under this MOU shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been delivered, if hand delivered or deposited with a reputable overnight courier (such as Federal Express, UPS, DHL, or similar courier), postage prepaid, return receipt required, or three (3) business days after deposit into U. S. Mail, certified or registered, postage prepaid and return receipt requested, and shall be addressed as follows, unless otherwise notified in writing of change of address:

IF TO CITY:

City of San Fernando City Manager’s Office
117 Macneil St.

San Fernando, CA. 91340
Phone: (818) 898-1202
Email: [email protected]
IF TO EMPRENDE ORGANIZATIONAL:

Attn: Celia Rivas
3029 E Florence Ave,
Huntington Park CA, 90255
Phone: (909) 770-6733
Email:
[email protected]
SECTION 11. MISCELLANEOUS.

A. Assignment Prohibited. Emprende shall not, either directly or indirectly, assign, transfer, hypothecate, subcontract or delegate all or any portion of this MOU or any rights, duties or obligations of EMPRENDE hereunder without the prior written consent of City. A change of ownership or control of EMPRENDE or a sale or transfer of substantially all of the assets of EMPRENDE shall be deemed an assignment for purposes of this MOU.

B. Cooperation; Further Acts: The Parties shall fully cooperate with one another and shall take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as is reasonably necessary, appropriate or convenient to achieve the purposes of this MOU.

C. Governing Law and Venue. This MOU shall be interpreted and governed according to the laws of the State of California. In the event of litigation between the Parties, venue, without exception, shall be in the Los Angeles County Superior Court of the State of California. If, and only if, applicable law requires that all or part of any such litigation be tried exclusively in federal court, venue, without exception, shall be in the Central District of California located in the City of Los Angeles, California.

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8 D. No Third-Party Benefit. There are no intended third-party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties. All rights and benefits under this MOU inure exclusively to the Parties.

E. Construction of MOU. This MOU shall not be construed in favor of, or against, either Party but shall be construed as if the Parties prepared this MOU together through a process of negotiation and with the advice of their respective attorneys.

F. Severability. If any portion of this MOU is declared invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

G. Amendment; Modification. No amendment, modification or supplement of this MOU shall be valid or binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties, subject to City approval. The requirement for written amendments, modifications or supplements cannot be waived and any attempted waiver shall be void and invalid.

H. Captions. The captions of the various articles, sections and paragraphs are for convenience and ease of reference only, and do not define, limits, augment, or describe the scope, content, or intent of this MOU.

I. Inconsistencies or Conflicts. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of this MOU and any of the exhibits attached hereto, the provisions of this MOU shall control.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Memorandum of Understanding to be executed on the day and year first appearing in the paragraph preceding the recitals.

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO EMPRENDE ORGANIZATIONAL
By: By:

Kanika Kith, City Manager
Name:

Date:

Title:

APPROVED AS TO FORM Date:

By:

Richard Padilla, City Attorney
Date:

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EXHIBIT “A”
9 EXHIBIT A

EVENT PLAN
I. Objectives
The purpose of this collaboration between EMPRENDE and the City of San Fernando) is to produce the City’s Christmas Parade on the 5th day of December, 2026. This will be achieved by:
 Producing City of San Fernando Christmas Parade
o The "production of Parade" as used herein means all aspects of the planning, coordination, and execution of said Parade including, but not limited to: reviewing and approving applications for participants; preparing and distributing advertising; obtaining all licenses, permits and other applicable governmental approvals; obtaining all insurance coverages required under the MOU; and  Procuring Sponsorship to reimburse the City for costs incurred by the City in connection with the Parade
o It is estimated the City’s total incurred costs will be approximately $37,718 which is inclusive of staff costs, Los Angeles Fire Department Permit and a Traffic Control Plan.

II. Parties
This Event Plan is established between the City of San Fernando and EMPRENDE.

III. Responsibilities of City of San Fernando (City)
The City of San Fernando will be responsible for the following:

1. Fire Department Permits
o City will be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits required by the City of Los Angeles Fire Department

2. Public Safety
o City to provide a location for the parade Command Post at the San Fernando Road lot.
o City, in consultation with Emprende, will lead the effort to secure a company to prepare a traffic control plan. City will be responsible for organizing and managing all required street closures.

3. Marketing and Outreach
o Assist in promoting Parade through City communication channels, including newsletters, social media platforms, and community bulletin boards. Save the Date and Event materials will be created by the City
o City will share and distribute sponsorship material created by Emprende though City communication channels, including newsletters, social media platforms, and community bulletin boards
o Create a Save the Date flyer and the actual event flyer for all events taking place that day which includes the parade, tree lighting event and photos with Santa.

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10 4. Logistical Support for the Christmas Parade
o Subject to availability as determined by the City, City will make available certain City-designated facilities and parking lot(s) to support the Parade and/or fundraising events specifically for the Parade. In deciding which facilities and parking lots to make available City may consider (i) the impact on other events and City operations; and (ii) whether allowing such use necessarily requires some level of City staff support such as a pre-event staging, post-event breakdown/clean-up and/or traffic/crowd control among other things. o City will provide sound equipment for announcing the parade at start and where needed along route

5. Point of Contact
o Designate a staff member to serve as the primary liaison with EMPRENDE for coordination, logistical concerns and issue resolution.

IV. Responsibilities of EMPRENDE
EMPRENDE agrees to:
o Delivery of Event Plan Due on or before September 23, 2026By or before August _31,____2026, Emprende must deliver a written event plan which identifies key pre-event preparation tasks and the deadline for completing such tasks. o The plan will describe Emprende’s plan to satisfy the various responsibilities described below.
o Event Plane to include:
 Staff List – due on or before September 23, 2026
 Submit formal budget – Emprende costs for producing parade due on or before September 23, 2026
 Participant Application – due on or before September 23, 2026  Plan logistics and staging – Plot plan including stage and entertainment placement due on or before September 23, 2026
 Safety, compliance and communication plan - due on or before September 23, 2026
 Outreach plan - due on or before September 23, 2026
 Sponsorship guidelines and form – due on or before September 23, 2026 o Entertainment – provide list of entertainment during the parade due on or before September 23, 2026
o Location - the Parade shall take place only on those public streets and rights-ofway within the City, generally described as the area of San Fernando Road west of Brand Blvd. (start) and travel along San Fernando Rd and end at the corner of San Fernando Rd and Workman Street.
 Any requested changes to this route must be submitted to the City in writing no less than 60 days prior to the date of the Parade. The request shall indicate the proposed changes and explain the reason for the change.

City shall be under no obligation to grant requests to change the Parade and shall be under no obligation to consider untimely requests to change the Parade route.

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11 o Date and Time - The Parade shall take place on the 5th Day of December, 2026 starting promptly at 12p.m. and ending no later than 4pm

2. Services Offered and Costs
o The "production of Parade" as used herein means all aspects of the planning, coordination, and execution of said Parade including, but not limited to: reviewing and approving applications for participants; preparing and distributing advertising; obtaining all licenses, permits and other applicable governmental approvals; obtaining all required insurance coverages,
o Emprende will work in close coordination, cooperation and consultation with City representatives to ensure businesses and organizations involved in the Parade to ensure compliance with this MOU and all plans referenced in this Event Plan. o Responsible for identifying and coordinating all Parade participants  Preparation of a written participant contact list which shall be provided to City in updated form every two weeks.
 DraftFinal list of participants due to the City on or before the 7th of October, 2026 and the final list due the 5th of November,2026. o Assignment and supervision of parade order
o Determine entry categories and how many of each
o Develop an entry application (to be approved by the City) prior to distribution o Development of the official parade lineup
o Coordination of parade float order to ensure the safety of the all the participants o Provide and coordinate all necessary staff to implement the parade leading up to and during the event

3. Sponsorship
o Emprende will procure sponsorship to re-imburse City for all City expenses for the Parade
o Emprende will submit their sponsorship guidelines to the City for approval prior to procuring sponsorships
o All sponsorship promotional advertising and information appear on Emprende website and social media platforms
o Emprende will provide in their bi-weekly updates to the City the names and amounts of all those who have sponsored the event
o All funds raised by Emprende shall be transferred to City at the time and in the manner specified under Section 32 of the MOU

4. Reporting
o By or before the 5th of each month, provide monthly reports summarizing progress of parade planning, including but not limited to the numberthe number of sponsorships received, number of floats in parade, logistics and staff support. o Provide bi-weekly sponsorship and participant update reports via email  Reports to outline name and amount donated for sponsorship and the names of all Parade participants
o Attend regularly scheduled check-in meetings with City staff during City project coordination meetings which occur on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month at 10:30am.

5. Parade Logistics
o Provide input for traffic control plan
o Responsible for complete event protocol management

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12  Emprende will be responsible for all logistics and operations during and leading up to the Parade, subject to City oversight and City’s ability to unilaterally modify such logistics and operations where necessary to safeguard the public health, safety and welfare
o Emprende to design and submit for City approval the application it will use for all parade entries and participants to the City. City reserves the right to make such modifications as it may deem necessary or desirable in its discretion o Responsible for coordinating and implementing all Parade logistics o Responsible for volunteer recruitment, route monitors, etc. o Create safety rules and a communication plan which shall be submitted to City on or before September 23, 2026two weeks after the MOU is signed o Coordination of staging areas
 Emprende to deliver all logistical needs to City in a timely manner to ensure coordination with necessary City departments

o Coordinate with the Police Advisory Committee (PAC) to secure St. Ferdinand Church parking lot

o Assignment of arrival and formation schedules
o Coordination of trash pickup on parade route following parade o Supervision and control of participant and crowd flow for the parade and staging area(s)
o Support for floats, groups and special elements needed for the parade o Coordination of VIP guests
o Assignment of meeting points and escort support
o Guest reception and assistance

6. Operations
o General oversight of participant-side of parade execution o Resolution of operational issues during the event
o Coordination with city staff and security when needed o Support for last-minute adjustments
o Emprende will create a Community Committee to help plan the parade, inform residents and businesses about street closures and gather input and support.  This committee is to meet twice a month

7. Community Committee
o Emprende will create in close coordination, collaboration and consultation with City, a Community Committee to help plan the parade, inform residents and businesses about street closures and gather input and support. o This committee will meet according to the following schedule:is to meet twice a month
 August – One (1) meeting
 September – One (1) meeting
 October – One (1) meeting
o November – Weekly meetings
o These meeting are to begin in AugustSeptember 2026 and occur twice a month o Emprende is responsible for these community meetings

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13  Informing the community of these meetings
 Scheduling and running the logistics of these meetings, establishingtheestablishing the time and location of said meetings

8. Outreach and Promotion
o Emprende to provide City with an outreach plan leading up to the parade for City approval
o Actively promote the Christmas Parade through EMPRENDE’s networks, social media, and printed materials.
o Coordinate with the City to ensure consistent messaging in outreach efforts. o All material to be in English and Spanish

9. Compliance
o Follow all City rules and regulations during planning stages and during parade. o Ensure all services are provided in a safe, respectful, and professional manner.

Emprende to provide City with the following for approval:
 Event Plan due on or before September 23, 2026, and is inclusive of the following elements:
o Submit formal budget – Emprende costs for producing parade due on or before September 23, 2026
o Plan logistics and staging – Plot plan including stage and entertainment placement due on or before September 23, 2026
o Safety, compliance and communication plan - due on or before September 23, 2026
o Outreach plan - due on or before September 23, 2026
o Sponsorship guidelines and form – due on or before September 23, 2026 o Entertainment – provide list of entertainment during the parade due on or before September 23, 2026
 Outreach plan – Due 2 weeks after MOU signed
o Sponsorship guidelines - Due 2 weeks after MOU signedStaff list - Due on or before September 23, 2026
o Float/participant entry application, form to include a discount for City of San Fernando participants - Due on or before September 23, 2026  Run of Show – Due the 1st day of October 2026
 Staff list - Due 2 weeks after MOU signed
 Safety and Communication plan - Due 2 weeks after MOU signed  Float/participant entry application, form to include a discount for City of San Fernando particpiants - Due 2 weeks after MOU signed
 Bi-weekly sponsorshipweekly sponsorship and participant updates – this report to include the name and amount of all sponsors and the name of all participants  Draft list of participants due to the City on or before the October 7, 2026 and the final list due on or before November 5, 2026.
 Emprende will create a Community Committee to help plan the parade, inform residents and businesses about street closures and gather input and support. o First Meeting to take place in September August 2026
o This committee will meet according to the following schedule:
 August – One (1) meeting

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14  September – One (1) meeting
 October – One (1) meeting
 November – Weekly meetings
o The committee will meet at least twice per month

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San Fernando 2026 Christmas Parade Organization by Department

1. Parade Coordinator / Overall Responsible Person. Coordinator:

Dolores Rodríguez.

Assistants:
o Waleska Ramírez
o Guadalupe Muñoz
o Chaplain #1
o Chaplain #2
o Chaplain #3.

Chaplain #4
Responsibilities:
o Supervise all departments.
o Make final decisions.
o Maintain communication with the City throughout the event, including o Vice Mayor Patty López.
o Coordinate general meetings.
o Review progress and resolve problems.
o Ensure that everything remains aligned with the vision of the parade. o Prevent and resolve delays or confusion.

Important: Volunteer Leadership, Supervision, and Delegation o Volunteer recruitment.
o Volunteer assignments.
o Volunteer training.
o Uniforms/identification.
o Schedules.
o Locations.
o Volunteer supervisors.
o Check-in/check-out.

2. Executive Committee
City and Government Relations:

Vice Mayor Patty López Responsibilities:
o Communication with the City Manager, City Council, and municipal departments. o Permits and authorizations.
o Coordination with Police, Fire Department, Public Works, etc. o Official meetings.
o Documentation and compliance with City requirements.

ATTACHMENT “B” September 8, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 166 of 202 o Post-event recognition.
o Waivers.
o Responsibilities.
o Permits.
o Risk assessment/review.
o Compliance with municipal requirements.

3. Finance and Sponsorships Coordinator: Celia Rivas
Responsibilities:
o Overall event budget.
o Tracking income and expenses.
o Sponsorship packages.
o Contact with sponsors.
o Follow-up on sponsorship commitments.
o Invoices, receipts, and documentation.
o Financial reports.
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o MOU.
o Agreements with vendors.
o Certificates of Insurance.

4. Safety and Emergency Management.

This is one of the departments that will be handled by the City of San Fernando Responsibilities:
o Coordination with Police and Fire Department.
o Emergency plan.
o Emergency meeting points.
o Access control.
o Management of emergency situations.
o Communication during the parade.
o Procedures for lost children.

5. Traffic. Responsible: City of San Fernando.

Responsibilities:
o Street closures.
o Barricades.
o Detours.
o Emergency routes.
o Ambulance and fire department access.
o Traffic control personnel.

September 8, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 167 of 202 o Food vendors and concessions.
o Permits.
o Health and sanitation requirements.

6. Participants and Parade Coordination
This department oversees everything that enters and participates in the parade.

Susan Rodríguez: Participant order and lineup.

Henry Morales: Distribution of assigned numbers to each participant.

Amy Muñoz: Communication with each group.

Laura Fuentes: Communications with each group.

Registration:
o Pastor Isabel Plaites
o Translator: Connie Romero
o Chaplain #1
o Chaplain #2
o Chaplain #3
o Ofelia Herrera
o Mary Diaz
Responsibilities:
o Registration of floats.
o Bands.
o Churches.
o Schools.
o Organizations.
o Businesses.
o Characters/performers.
o Community groups.

7. Float Lineup and Alignment Team:
o Francisco Rodríguez
o Mariana Serrano
o Chaplain #1
o Chaplain #2
o Chaplain #3
Responsibilities:
o Design and construction — Safety supervision only.
o Decoration — Safety supervision only.
o Floats — Safety supervision only.
o Vehicles — Verify vehicle insurance.
o Drivers — Verify driver’s license.
o Safety of each float.
o Inspection prior to the parade.

September 8, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 168 of 202 o Explain the permitted speed.

8. Entertainment and Stage / Media, TV and Production Team:

Entertaiment Manager: David Pérez
Responsibilities:
o DJ. Yerick Serrano Juan P Rivera dj3 dj 4
o MC. #1 and #2
o Artists. tbd
o Music.
o Performances. tbd
o Stage.
o Sound.
o Lighting.
o Program.
o Schedules.
o Artist coordination. tbd
o Broadcast. tbd
o Cameras.tbd
o Photography. tbd
o Video. tbd
o Media coordination.
o Interviews.
o Parade recording.

9. Marketing, Social Media and Advertising Team:
o Brenda Reyes
o Patricia Ladd
o Gisela Menjivar
Responsibilities:
o Facebook.
o Instagram.
o TikTok.
o Flyers.
o Press.
o Press releases.
o Parade promotion.
o Sponsor promotion.
o Social media posting calendar.
o Coordination with influencers.

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10. Operations Team
This is the department responsible for making sure things physically happen and are in place.

Coordinator: Marcela Rodriguez
o Chaplain #1
o Chaplain #2
o Chaplain #3
Responsibilities:
o Tables.
o Chairs.
o Barricades — Supervision only.
o Portable restrooms — Supervision only.
o Trash containers — Supervision only.
o Water for volunteers.
o Signage — Supervision only.
o Distribution and collection of materials.
o Storage.
o Setup and breakdown — Assist when needed.

11. Health and Medical Services Responsible: City of San Fernando Responsibilities:
o EMTs/paramedics.
o First aid.
o Medical stations.
o Medical response plan.
o Coordination with hospitals and emergency services.

12. Community and Families Team:
o María R. Chávez
o Sarita
o Mónica
Responsibilities:
o Senior citizens.
o People with disabilities.
o Spectator areas.
o Seating/location arrangements.

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13. Cleanup
Each department will be responsible for supervising cleanup within its assigned area. At the end of the parade, all departments will work together to complete the final cleanup.

Responsibilities:
o Trash during the event.
o Trash containers.
o Cleanup of the parade route.
o Final cleanup.
o Return the area to appropriate condition.

This responsibility applies during and immediately after the parade.

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AGENDA REPORT
REVIEW: ☒ City Clerk ☒ Director of Admin. Services ☒ City Manager CITY COUNCIL 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1201 WWW.SANFERNANDO.GOV To: Mayor Victoria Garcia and Councilmembers
From: Vice Mayor Patty Lopez
Date: September 8, 2026
Subject: Receive and File a Presentation by Gisela Menjivar, Collaborator Representative for Mexican Chamber of Commerce U.S.A.

RECOMMENDATION:

I have placed this on the agenda (Attachment “A”) for City Council discussion to provide direction to staff to share this information through our social media platforms and with the appropriate City departments to help ensure that our community is aware of these programs and the valuable resources and opportunities they provide for the benefit of our residents. Thank you for helping us promote these programs and connect our community with available resources.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:

See Attachment “A” that was submitted to request to agendize this item for the September 8, 2026 City Council Meeting.

BUDGET IMPACT:

There is no impact to the budget by discussing this item. Additional future costs to be determined based on City Council direction.

ATTACHMENT:

A. Request to Agendize an Item for City Council Discussion/Consideration B. Flyer
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Presented by: Gisela Menjivar, Collaborator Representative for Mexican Chamber of Commerce U.S.A.

Background / Analysis
Presentation by the The Mexican Chamber of Commerce U.S.A. introducing the Hispanic Youth Enterprise (HYE) Initiative 4- week program to be held starting Sept 19th.

HYE is committed to reducing business failure rates, fostering job creation, and building a legacy that transcends generations. Through the HYE Initiative, we position ourselves as the national leader in youth economic development within the Hispanic community.

This is a call to action for all young Hispanic entrepreneurs who aspire to achieve more. It is an invitation to join a community that believes in your potential and provides the resources to help you realize it. It is also an opportunity for mentors and sponsors to invest in the future by supporting those destined to lead.

Visit www.camaramexicanadecomerciousa.com to learn more about the Hispanic Youth Enterprise (HYE) Initiative.

Mexican Chamber of Commerce U.S.A. Leading the way toward a prosperous business future for Hispanic youth.
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Please share this information through our social media platforms and with the appropriate City departments to help ensure that our community is aware of these programs and the valuable resources and opportunities they provide for the benefit of our residents.

Thank you for helping us promote these programs and connect our community with available resources.

ATTACHMENT "A"
September 8, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 176 of 202 ATTACHMENT “B”
Building the Legacy: The Hispanic Youth Enterprise (HYE) Initiative of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce U.S.A.

At the Mexican Chamber of Commerce U.S.A., we firmly believe that young entrepreneurs are a fundamental pillar of the future U.S. economy.

However, the entrepreneurial journey is fraught with challenges. Many talented young people, driven by passion and vision, often encounter obstacles due to a lack of structure, mentorship, and a solid financial strategy. This is where the Mexican Chamber of Commerce U.S.A.—with its unwavering commitment to economic and social development—steps in with a transformative solution: the Hispanic Youth Enterprise (HYE) Initiative.

More Than a Business: Building a Legacy
The HYE Initiative is not merely a program; it is a comprehensive platform designed to nurture, support, and empower the next generation of Hispanic business leaders. Our core message resonates with a profound truth: "Don't just start a business. Build a legacy." This initiative serves as a bridge connecting young Hispanic talent with the real U.S. economic ecosystem, transforming "dreamers" into "CEOs" with a solid, sustainable foundation. We understand that a legacy is built not only through effort but also through a robust structure and expert guidance.

The Four Pillars of Sustainable Success
The HYE Initiative rests on four fundamental pillars designed to address every critical aspect of the entrepreneurial journey:
1 M.E.T.A. Model: A strategic framework encompassing Mindset, Strategy, Technology, and Financial Acceleration. This model provides conceptual and practical tools for effective business management.
2 Youth Academy: An intensive 12-week program that equips participants with tactical business skills, ranging from planning to execution.
3 Support System: Personalized, ongoing mentorship with established business leaders, offering invaluable guidance and a support network.

September 8, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 177 of 202 4 Capital Access: Direct pathways to a Seed Fund and comprehensive preparation to secure external capital, ensuring the financial viability of the projects.

A Commitment to the Future
The Mexican Chamber of Commerce U.S.A. is firmly committed to reducing business failure rates, fostering job creation, and building a legacy that transcends generations.

Through the HYE Initiative, we position ourselves as the national leader in youth economic development within the Hispanic community.

Your vision. Your business. Your legacy. The Hispanic Youth Enterprise (HYE) Initiative is your platform to make it a reality.

Visit www.camaramexicanadecomerciousa.com to learn more about the Hispanic Youth Enterprise (HYE) Initiative.

Mexican Chamber of Commerce U.S.A. Leading the way toward a prosperous business future for Hispanic youth.

Location of Event
@10000 Airpark Way
Pacoima, CA 91331
*Register by calling
805-624-8743
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AGENDA REPORT
REVIEW: ☒ City Clerk ☒ Director of Admin. Services ☒ City Manager CITY COUNCIL 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1201 WWW.SANFERNANDO.GOV To: Mayor Victoria Garcia and Councilmembers
From: Vice Mayor Patty Lopez
Date: September 8, 2026
Subject: Discussion and Consideration Regarding a City Council Letter Supporting Humane Treatment of Immigrant Families
RECOMMENDATION:

I have placed this on the agenda (Attachment “A”) for City Council discussion on the City taking action to express its commitment to protecting children and families from inhumane treatment and to supporting fundamental human rights and family unity.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:

See Attachment “A” that was submitted to request to agendize this item for the September 8, 2026 City Council Meeting.

BUDGET IMPACT:

There is no impact to the budget by discussing this item. Additional future costs to be determined based on City Council direction.

ATTACHMENT:

REQUEST TO AGENDIZE AN ITEM FOR CITY COUNCIL

DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION

CITY COUNCILMEMBER INFORMATION

NAME TITLE

ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT Title of the item you are requesting to be agendized.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS Provide the reason you are requesting this item be agendized.

ATTACHMENTS Do you have any attachments to include?
Yes No
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Patty Lopez Vice Mayor
City Council Letter Supporting Humane Treatment of Immigrant Families Letter Supporting the Humane Treatment and Protection of Immigrant Families Detained at the South Texas Family Residential Center (Dilley)
Reason for City Council Action
The City Council should consider taking a position in support of the humane treatment and protection of immigrant children and families detained at the South Texas Family Residential Center.

Families and children, regardless of immigration status, deserve to be treated with dignity and provided access to adequate medical care, clean water, education, legal representation, and safe and humane conditions.

Taking action would allow the City to express its commitment to protecting children and families from inhumane treatment and to supporting fundamental human rights and family unity.

September 8, 2026 Special & Regular CC Mtg
ATTACHMENT "A"

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