Business License Renewals:  A reminder that Business License renewal applications and taxes for 2015 are due March 2, 2015. Renewal applications received after that due date will be subject to significant penalties.

Board of Equalization Compliance and Outreach Program:  The City has received notice from the State Board of Equalization (BOE) that they plan to visit businesses in San Fernando as part of the Statewide Compliance and Outreach Program. The BOE is visiting businesses to ensure they have all permits and licenses required for programs administered by the BOE. They will also ask businesses for a valid City of San Fernando Business License. Businesses should ensure that all of their licenses and permits are valid and up to date to avoid penalties.

Avoid Late Fees on Your Water Bill:  Have you ever received late fees because you forgot to pay your Water Bill? Avoid lat fees by signing up for AutoPay and have your Water Bill debited from your account automatically. Contact the Finance Department at (818) 898-1211 for more details.

Financial Reports:  As a reminder, all of the City's financial reports, including annual budgets, audited financial statements, and the Measure A Annual Report can be found under the Finance Department page on the City's website (www.sfcity.org). 

POLICE DEPARTMENT

San Fernando Police Explorers Excel in Arizona Competition:  On January 17, 2015, San Fernando Police Explore Post 521E traveled to Chandler, Arizona for the "Chandler Tactical Competition."  After the three-day competition concluded, San Fernando Explorers were awarded 5th place for "Water Borne Operations",  4th place for "Pistol Shoot", 4th place for "Vertical Assault", and 1st place for "Tubular Assault".

Jailer Identifies Wanted Felon During Booking Interview:  On January 31, 2014, Officers responded to a report of a felony battery investigation wherein a minor child  was struck in the face by an adult male causing a severe laceration. The suspect fled the scene and Officers were not able to locate him.  On January 26,  2015, Officers arrested a male for a warrant and during the booking process, the jailer was able to obtain critical statements that implicated the suspect in the felony battery.  The case was successfully filed by the District Attorney.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Bulky Item Collection/ Shred Day:  The City and Republic Services will host a bulky item collection/ shred day for the community on February 21, 2015, from 8 am to 1 pm, in Parking Lot 6N. To better inform our residents, flyers have been included in water bills. Click HERE to to view the flyer. For more information, please call (800) 299-4898. 

Call for Projects Grant Application to Improve Traffic Signals:  Public Works staff continues to work on a grant application to modernize the City's traffic signals along major arterial corridors, including Truman Street, Hubbard Avenue, Glenoaks Boulevard, Maclay Avenue, and San Fernando Road. As proposed, the City would modernize existing traffic signal equipment and synchronize the City's signals with the City of Los Angeles' traffic signals in nearby areas. These improvements would help to improve traffic flow along the City's busy streets and help reduce traffic congestion for passenger vehicles and Metro buses. Future updates will be provided to ensure interested individuals are informed of the grant process.

Transportation and Safety Commission Approval of Traffic Radar Study:  In order for the Police Department to enforce local speed laws, the California Vehicle Code requires cities to prepare and approve speed radar studies for local streets every 10 years. These studies review traffic volume, vehicle speeds, and accident history on many streets in the community. The results of this study were reviewed and approved by the Traffic and Safety Commission in January 2015. In February 2015, staff will present this Traffic and Safety Commission's recommendation to the City Council for their consideration and proposed approval of City speed limits. Of the 23 street segments that were reviewed, only two are recommended for changes based on the study's findings.