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Applications are currently being accepted for Director of Public Works/City Engineer, Public Works Field Supervisor II, Associate Planner, Community Preservation Officer, Meter Technician, Community Services Supervisor, Community Service Officer, Police Officer,  Recreation Leader I and II (part-time), Criminology Intern, Finance Intern, and Planning Intern.  Filing for all the positions vary.

The Planning and Preservation Commission is scheduled to conduct a public hearing on the draft San Fernando Corridors Specific Plan at its November 7, 2017 meeting. The Commission will discuss an update to the existing 2005 Corridors Plan, as well as amendments to the General Plan text, Zoning Ordinance text and related maps and accompanying Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The purpose of the update is to improve accessibility and livability of the downtown and the neighborhoods near the Sylmar/San Fernando Metrolink Station.

The City Council will conduct similar public hearings on the San Fernando Corridors Plan, General Plan and Zoning Ordinance amendments and EIR at its regularly scheduled meetings as early as November 20, 2017. Information on this project is posted on the City's website ( WWW.SFCITY.ORG) and copies of the documents are available for review at City Hall, San Fernando Library, Las Palmas Park, and Recreation Park. For further information, please call Jack Wong, Interim Director of Community Development at 818.898.7316.

It is staff's hope that you will be able to attend these meetings to voice your comment on the future of your community.

The City's independent auditors will be on-site during the last week of October 2017/first week of November 2017 conducting the financial audit. The City's audited financial documents for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 should be available in January 2018.

The City is currently conducting a discovery and verification audit of businesses operating in the City.  Any businesses or individuals found to be operating without a license at that time will be subject to back fees and penalties.  

If you have any questions please contact Sandra Soto at 818.898.1245, [email protected], or download an application from the City's website  ( WWW.SFCITY.ORG ).

Have you ever received late fees because you forgot to pay your Water Bill? Avoid late fees by signing up for AutoPay and have your Water Bill debited from your account automatically. For more details, contact the Finance Department at 818.898.1245. 

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).

In collaboration with Los Angeles County, the State of California, and several non-profit agencies, the Police Department will participate in a Homeless Connect Day. The event will provide free services to homeless individuals in need of assistance. Veterans are welcome and encouraged to participate. Lunch will be provided. If you have questions, please contact Moses Ledesma at 818.901.3831 or [email protected]. 

On October 20, 2017, at about 8:00 pm, Officers responded to the area of Fifth Street and N. Maclay Avenue regarding an injury traffic accident.  Upon thier arrival arrival, Officers located multiple vehicles involved in the accident, including damage to an electrical pole.  During the course of their investigation, Officers determined that the extremely uncooperative driver of the main vehicle involved was DUI and was subsequently arrested for felony DUI (causing injuries). The Officers estimated that the driver was traveling 80 to 100 miles per hour when he lost control of his vehicle and collided into several parked vehicles and an electrical pole.

On October 26, 2017, at 6:10 pm, Officers responded to the 600 block of N. Maclay Avenue regarding a male brandishing a firearm. Upon their arrival, Officers contacted all parties involved and did not locate a male with a firearm, but did locate a large amount of illegal narcotics at the business. The owner of the business was arrested for possession with intent to sell.  The Police Department is working with Code Enforcement to ensure this business complies with City regulations.

On October 25, 2017, at about 11:25 am, Officers received and responded to a 9-1-1 call of a bomb threat to the school located in the 900 block of Eighth Street.  Upon their arrival, Officers evacuated the school to a safe location and closed off the area. Los Angeles Fire Department, Los Angeles Unified School District Police, Public Works, and South Pasadena Police and Bomb Canine Unit responded to assist with a search of the location. No bomb or any type of explosive device was located and the students were allowed to return to school. The Police Department is currently investigating the false report.

• The Public Works Facilities Division is making repairs to the Mission City Trail lighting and replacing 25 obsolete solar lights with new ones.  Staff is pleased to report that the old fixtures were traded in for new fixtures with minimal cost to the City.

• In addition to routine maintenance, crews are busy with dead tree removals, event setups, holiday lighting and decoration preparations, and the installation of a six-inch fire service for the new CVS site at 1204 San Fernando Road.

Representatives from various Medicare programs are routinely available to answer questions and provide information regarding healthcare plans. This month the following agencies have been scheduled at Las Palmas Park.

DATE	TIME	AGENCY
November 1, 2017	9 am to 11 pm	Albert Ojeda (Insurance Broker)
November 8, 2017	10 am to 12 pm	Care First
November 22, 2017	9 am to 11 am	Albert Ojeda (Insurance Broker

Nutrition education classes coming this Fall with topics on Build a Healthy Plate, Planning Healthy Meals, Shopping on a budget, What's on a Label, and Rethink your Drink 

WHERE:	Las Palmas Park, 505 S. Huntington St., San Fernando
WHEN:	Tuesday
TIME:	10 am to 11 am
COST:	Free
INFO:	818.898.7340

Visit this historic San Fernando jewel! The Lopez Adobe historical landmark offers free guided tours from 1 pm to 4 pm on the fourth Sunday of each month. Contact Recreation Park at 818.898.1290 for more information.

TBC inspires, supports and engages youth to achieve their fullest potential as productive citizens. TBC provides youth with opportunities for leadership, character development and scenarios to explore individual strengths and talents.   Training grounds may include community service projects, summer and winter day camps, City-wide special events and various recreation programs and projects. 

WHERE:	Las Palmas Park, 505 S. Huntington St., San Fernando
WHEN:	First Thursday of Each Month
TIME:	6 pm to 7:30 pm
COST:	Free
AGE:	14 to 18 years old
INFO:	818.898.7340