The City Manager’s Monthly Report includes important information related to the City's major projects and programs, opportunities for public participation in steering the future of the City, and key updates from each City Department to keep community members informed about your City government.
Please take the time to read through this entire Report so you can stay connected to your community!
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SAN FERNANDO SPOTLIGHT PROGRAMS |
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EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
In honor of Earth Day, the City will co-host an event with TreePeople, the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians, and Assemblywoman Luz Rivas at Rudy Ortega Sr. Park to plant 15 oak trees. Festivities include a welcome and opening ceremony with the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians followed by a demonstration and tree planting. The event will take place on Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 9 am to 12 pm, at Rudy Ortega Sr. Park (2025 Fourth St, San Fernando). Interested members of the community may register for the event at bit.ly/earthdaytataviam.
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LAS PALMAS PARK REVITALIZATION PROJECT
The Recreation and Community Services Department cordially invites you to participate in the design of the various improvements being planned for Las Palmas Parks. The City wants to know how these improvements should be designed. User groups, organizations, and patrons utilizing Las Palmas Park may weigh in on the discussion during an upcoming Focus Group Meeting.
Saturday, May 14, 2022 - 10 am to 1 pm
Las Palmas Park
505 S. Huntington Street
San Fernando, CA 91340
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SAN FERNANDO POLICE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE
The SFPD will host an Open House at the San Fernando Police Facility (910 First Street, San Fernando) on Memorial Day (May 30, 2022), from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm. This is another opportunity for the community to get familiar with SFPD Officers and the services that is provided to the community. During the event, there will be opportunities for picture taking, equipment demonstrations, and a tour of the facility and its various divisions.
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ALL INDIVIDUALS AGE 5 AND OLDER ARE ELIGIBLE TO BE VACCINATED |
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VACCINATION AND TESTING CLINICS IN SAN FERNANDO
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San Fernando Park (208 Park Ave., San Fernando):
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Las Palmas Park (505 S. Huntington St, San Fernando):
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Providence Community Health Vaccination Clinic at Vaughn International Studies Academy: There will be a mobile vaccination clinic every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Residents may call (818) 847-3860 to schedule an appointment.
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San Fernando Community Health Center and Northeast Valley Health Corporation: Both of these federally qualified health centers receive a limited supply of vaccine. Residents may contact the following vaccination hotlines for additional information:
- San Fernando Community Health Center: Call (818) 963-5690.
- Northeast Valley Health Corp: Call (818) 792-4949 to check availability.
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LOS ANGELES COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER ORDER & MASKING GUIDANCE
Please visit the City’s website for additional information and to download the current Health Order and Masking Guidance.
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MISSION CITY BASEBALL
The spring season of Mission City Baseball kicked off on March 12, 2022, with Opening Day. Teams, family and friends came out and participated in the day’s event which began with a team procession through town, followed by Opening Day ceremonies including the flag salute by San Fernando Police Explorer Post 521 and First Pitch by Chief Valdez and former minor league player and Las Palmas alum Moises Ceja. The ceremony concluded with a Shetland Division exhibition game and carnival.
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LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOOD BANK
The Regional Food Bank distribution was be held on April 4, 2022, at Las Palmas Park. This monthly drive-through Food Bank distribution continues to serve seniors age 60+ on the first Monday of every month at Las Palmas Park. The program provides a free food kit containing nutritious items such as meats, canned fruits and vegetables, cereals and grains and serves an average of 150 seniors each month.
The next Food bank distribution will be held on May 2, 2022. For more information on food assistance programs please contact Las Palmas Park at (818) 898-7340.
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FITNESS & COMMUNITY CLASSES
Fitness and Community Classes have resumed. All programs will continue to adhere to the current Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Protocols until further notice.
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UPCOMING SPORTS CLINICS
Registration for the Summer Youth Basketball League began on April 1, 2022. Tennis classes, and Soccer, Karate and Basketball clinics are ongoing. All programs will continue to adhere to the current Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Protocols for Organized Youth Sports until further notice.
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TEENS FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY (TBC)
Over 20 teens participated in a Tree Planting event held on March 12, 2022, which was organized by TreePeople. For most teens, this marked the first time they had ever planted a tree. One of the teens stated, “This was so much fun!” They really enjoyed naming the tree, with some of them having some unique names such as “Kimberlina” or “The Rock” to name just a few. The teens have been participating in multiple tree planting events including an event held on Saturday, March 26, 2022.
The group also held their first St. Patrick’s Day Potluck on March 18, 2022, at Las Palmas Park. The teens attend different high schools throughout the San Fernando Valley providing an opportunity for teens to hang out and learn a little bit more about each other. The teens enjoyed each other’s food, played board games, and had icebreaker activities. Overall, 25 teens participated in this event.
Teens interested in joining the TBC Youth Leadership Program, may complete the online application that can be found on the City website. All hours spent with the program will be recorded as community service hours and a certificate of completion will be awarded at the end of the program.
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TUTČINT YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM
Tutčint Youth Empowerment continues to meet regularly to provide Academic Support/Tutoring to youth. The program is open to youth ages 12-17 years in the northern San Fernando Valley, and all services are FREE.
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SENIOR ACTIVITIES
A variety of programs and activities are offered at Las Palmas Park for older adults. Programs include educational, social, creative, musical, and physical activities in group settings that encourage personal interactions, regular attendance, and community involvement. Activity programs are a potential means to reduce social isolation among older adults. There is strong evidence that participating in these types of programs improve mental and physical health, reduce loneliness and social isolation, and improve overall well being and quality of life.
Visit the City's website for a list of upcoming activities:
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DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) SHOULDER TAP OPERATION
On March 12, 2022, the San Fernando Police Department (SFPD) participated in the ABC statewide Shoulder Tap operation. As a result of this operation, three citations were issued to individuals for furnishing alcoholic beverages to minors. As SFPD Officers conducted this operation, two minors ran out of a store with alcohol and entered an awaiting vehicle. SFPD officers stopped the vehicle, detained the individuals, returned the beer to the store, and issued citations for the violations.
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SAN FERNANDO POLICE EXPLORER POST 521 - 2022 CHANDLER COMPETITION
Since 1999, Chandler Explorers have hosted the best youth Law Enforcement Explorer tactical competition in the nation. Law Enforcement Explorers from around the United States travel to Chandler every January to be part of this incredible event.
This year marked the 24th Chandler Explorer Competition from January 14-16, 2022. Over 25 explorer posts participated from as far as Kansas and Wisconsin and many Southern California post as well. The San Fernando Police Explorer Post 521 was fortunate to attend this year’s competition and competed in various events ranging from vertical assault, pistol shoot, and technical support to name a few. Although the San Fernando Police Explorer Post was one of the smallest teams, they placed in several events. Special thank you Lieutenant Irwin Rosenberg for assisting the Post with logistics and Detective Alex Licea for firearms training. Click here to view this year’s event video.
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NEW POLICE PERSONNEL
- Police Chief Valdez is pleased to announce that Police Desk Officer Brandon Buckley recently completed the Riverside Sheriff’s Adult Custody Correctional Deputy Academy and received the award for Top Report Writing. Brandon excelled academically at the academy and SFPD is pleased to have him back and ready to support the Department's jail and dispatch operations.
- SFPD welcomes a new Police Cadet who graduated from the police academy at Rio Hondo on March 30, 2022. Police Cadet Raul Barahona has completed all requirements of the background process and joined the SFPD on April 1, 2022, as a new probationary police officer. Welcome Officer Barahona!
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NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH AND BUSINESS WATCH
Join the San Fernando Police Department at the monthly Neighborhood Watch or Business Watch meetings for an opportunity to share your concerns and engage in discussion with Police, community members, and fellow business leaders/merchants.
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April 20, 2022 - 6 pm
Council Chambers
117 Macneil Street
San Fernando
Discussion of the 2022 Police Department Goals and Accomplishments
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April 27, 2022 - 12 pm
Council Chambers
117 Macneil Street
San Fernando
Discussion of the 2022 Police Department Goals and Accomplishments
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Visit the City website for more information and updates:
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CHAT WITH THE CHIEF
Police Chief Valdez has started a new community outreach program called Chat with the Chief. This new program provides an opportunity for members of the community to have a casual conversation with Chief Valdez and Police Officers. This new program will help to strengthen trust and increase transparency with the community and the SFPD.
Chief Valdez will hold these meetings bi-monthly in English and in Spanish to engage with our Spanish speaking community. The first meeting was on April 6, 2022, at 10:00 am, at the Starbucks on Truman Street and the Spanish speaking meeting was held on April 13, 2022, at 10:00 am, at Valley Alarm on Pico Street.
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CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEYS
The SFPD will continue its customer satisfaction surveys to assess the performance and professionalism of Officers at calls for service. A new addition to this self-evaluation process is a random spot check by Sergeants on the Officers whom they supervise. Twice each month, Sergeants will contact the reporting parties from calls and evaluate the responding Officer’s professionalism, performance, and their overall experience with the SFPD. This is another level of accountability that ensures the SFPD is providing the best service possible to the San Fernando community.
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INFILTRATION PROJECT PUBLIC OUTREACH
The City held two pop-up events (March 15, 2022 at Recreation Park and April 2, 2022 at Pioneer Park) to inform residents about the upcoming San Fernando Regional Park Infiltration Project. Both events saw teams engage with the community to inform them of the project and the impact it will have on Recreation Park between April 2022 and April 2023. Over 150 flyers were handed out to members of the community – providing them with information on the many environmental benefits of the project, including diverting stormwater from entering the Pacoima Wash and recharging the groundwater table with up to 130 million gallons of water.
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GLENOAKS BLVD BRIDGE OVER THE PACOIMA WASH SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Safety improvements are being developed by an engineering firm for the Glenoaks Bridge at the Pacoima Wash that consist of bolting a Type 7 Chain link railing on top of existing fencing, significantly increasing the height, and potentially adding railing on the side of the existing deck. Once the design is finalized, a construction bid packet will be developed then formally advertised leading to the construction phase of the project.
It is anticipated that construction will occur over the Summer and Fall months, with a likely completion date of November 2022.
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HOW TO SUBMIT A REQUEST FOR SERVICES
Submit a Request for Services to report Public Works-related items such as raised sidewalks, excessive water run-off, dumped items, potholes, or to request services such as City-owned tree trimming/removal.
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CALL
(818) 898-1293
Regular Business Hours:
- Monday through Thursday, 7 am to 4:30 pm
- Friday, 7 am to 3:30 pm
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VISIT
Public Works Operations Center
120 Macneil Street
San Fernando, CA 91340
Regular Business Hours:
- Monday through Thursday, 7 am to 4:30 pm
- Friday, 7 am to 3:30 pm
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HOUSING ELEMENT AND SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE
The City is wrapping up its 2021-2029 Housing Element and Safety Element update over the next couple of months. The Draft Housing Element is being revised to address comments from the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), and will be presented for adoption by City Council and for certification by HCD this spring.
Public comments may be emailed to Gerardo Marquez at GMarquez@sfcity.org or mail to: City of San Fernando, Community Development Department, 117 Macneil Street, San Fernando, CA 91340.
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CITY'S NEW ONLINE ZONING PORTAL
Try the City’s Online Zoning Portal to find the zoning for your property. Simply enter a street address to interactively view and investigate zoning, permitted uses, and other land use regulations for a specific site. Access the Online Zoning Portal on the City’s website: SFCITY.ORG/Community-Development/#Planning.
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SENATE BILL 9 (SB 9)
The City is studying various standards that better balance the limitations of Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) with the City’s objectives for ensuring that residential development in the City is properly managed in the best interests of the public health, safety, and welfare. SB 9 allows a single-family lot to be subdivided into two lots and development of two-residential units per lot.
An Interim Urgency Ordinance was adopted by the City Council on January 18, 2022 that includes a set of restrictive temporary regulations to minimize the initial impact of SB 9 and helps preserve the character of single-family residential neighborhoods, while allowing the City to establish permanent regulations.
On February 14, 2022, the interim regulations were presented to the Planning and Preservation Commission and the Commission expressed an interest in revising the interim regulations to include additional standards for a proposed permanent ordinance.
The City encourages public participation on drafting the proposed permanent ordinance. Please email your comments or suggestions to CommunityDevelopment@sfcity.org or call (818) 898-1227.
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SMOKE FREE MULTI-UNIT HOUSING ORDINANCE
To protect and promote public health, the City Council will consider adoption of a Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing Ordinance on April 18, 2022. This is a proactive step to prevent or eliminate secondhand smoke from infiltrating living spaces. The proposed ordinance will balance public health needs with the needs of individuals who smoke due to recreational uses and addiction by creating a phasing plan for current smokers to transition to no smoking inside their units. The proposed ordinance would be applicable to two or more units and would ban smoking in all new construction and new leases of multi-family units, and a phasing plan for all existing multi-family units to transition to no smoking.
The City encourages public participation on the proposed ordinance. Please email your comments or suggestions to CommunityDevelopment@sfcity.org or call (818) 898-1227.
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CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN
On March 21, 2022, the City released a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking qualified consultants to prepare the City’s first Climate Action and Resilience Plan (CARP) and associated environmental document pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The CARP will provide a roadmap that outline specific activities that the City will undertake to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to adapt to climate change. The CARP must provide an inventory of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and a vulnerability assessment, outline actions to mitigate climate change through GHG reductions, and identify strategies to adapt to the effects of climate change.
The CARP will be completed in two phases. Phase 1 involves data collection and analysis of Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory and a Vulnerability Assessment. Phase 2 will be completion of the CARP that will build upon the information gathered in Phase I. Phase 2 will focus on identifying specific activities that the City can achieve with the greatest emission reductions in the most cost effective manner, and include strategies for climate adaptation and resilience.
The City encourages public participation in preparing the City's first Climate Action and Resilience Plan. Please email your comments or suggestions to CommunityDevelopment@sfcity.org or call (818) 898-1227.
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SPRING WEED ABATEMENT
In an effort to keep San Fernando neighborhoods neat and clean, the City will implement the Spring Weed Abatement Program. Throughout May and June 2022, City staff will conduct property inspections, focusing on public nuisances of overgrown vegetation and storage in the front and side yard. Please help keep San Fernando clean by removing overgrown vegetation, weeds, and rubbish.
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WELCOME NEW BUSINESSES
The City of San Fernando is happy to welcome two new businesses:
- Lola’s Kitchen opened in late March 2022, at 128 N. Maclay Ave, former location for Sweetness Cupcakes & Cakes. Bring your appetite to enjoy a nice variety of comfort food at Lola’s Kitchen!
- Bodevi Wine & Espresso Bar recently opened on April 6, 2022, at 909 San Fernando Rd, adjacent to the Truman House Tavern. Take your afternoon pick-me-ups at Bodevi Wine & Espresso to enjoy their selection of coffee and pastry, or just relax with a glass of wine!
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COMMUNITY PRESERVATION STATISTICS: MARCH 2022
Data provided below describes efforts in Code Enforcement and Graffiti Abatement for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 and Fiscal Year 2021-2022 to date.
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JOIN THE SAN FERNANDO CITY TEAM
Below, please find the current jobs that the City is recruiting for with their filing deadlines and/or status:
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Director of Finance (full time): Filing is open until vacancy is filled.
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Police Officer (full time): Filing is open until vacancies are filled.
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Water Operations Manager (full time): Filing closes on Friday, May 27, 2022.
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Day Camp Counselor (part time): Filing is open until vacancies are filled.
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Management Intern - Recreation & Community Services (part time): Filing is open until vacancy is filled.
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Community Preservation Officer (part time): Filing is open until vacancies are filled.
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Crossing Guard (part time): Filing is open until vacancy is filled.
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Public Works Maintenance Helper (part time): Filing is open until vacancy is filled.
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Recreation Leader I & II (part time): Filing is open until vacancies are filled.
Visit the City website (SFCITY.ORG/Hiring-Now) to view the job bulletins and to download a City Employment Application.
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WELCOME THE NEWEST CITY TEAM MEMBERS
The City wishes to formally welcome the following San Fernando City Team Members who joined the City or were promoted on the respective dates specified:
- Ignacio Alvarado, City Electrician (joined the City March 7, 2022);
- Andion Regala, Management Intern – City Clerk/Personnel (joined the City March 7, 2022);
- Armando Mendoza, Management Intern – Recreation & Community Services (joined the City March 7, 2022);
- Francisco Guzman, Management Intern – Finance (joined the City March 7, 2022); and
- Raul Barahona, Jr., Police Cadet (joined the City March 14, 2022; successfully completed the Police Academy and hired as Probationary Police Officer, effective March 31, 2022).
The City Team wishes to express our appreciation and excitement about these new team members. Their skills and talents will be a great addition to the San Fernando Family, especially at this critical time, as we navigate through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Welcome aboard!
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FAREWELL TO OUR FORMER CITY TEAM MEMBERS
The City wishes to express our appreciation to the following City Team members who voluntarily left the City for other endeavors:
- Ernesto Ortiz, Public Works Maintenance Helper (resigned March 19, 2022); and
- Armando Mendoza, Management Intern - Recreation & Community Services (resigned March 20, 2022).
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IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET PROCESS
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 Budget process officially kicked-off on March 7, 2022, when staff gave a presentation reviewing the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY 2020-2021, an update to the FY 2021-2022 Budget, and a preliminary outlook for the FY 2022-2023 Budget. Below are key dates for those community members interested in providing input to the City's Budget process:
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May 2, 2022: Proposed Budget Book to be distributed to City Council and posted to City's website for public review.
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May 16, 2022: Budget Study Session at 6 pm during the Regular City Council Meeting - Overview of Budget and review of the following departments: Administration, City Clerk, Finance, Community Development and Recreation and Community Services.
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May 23, 2022 (tentative): Budget Study Session at 6 pm during the Special City Council Meeting - Review of the following departments: Police and Public Works-Operations and Capital Improvement Program.
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May 31, 2022 (tentative): Budget Study Session at 6 pm during the Special City Council if necessary.
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June 6, 2022: Budget Study Session at 6 pm during the Regular City Council Meeting if necessary.
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June 20, 2022: Budget Study Session 6 pm during the at Regular City Council Meeting - Adoption of FY 2022-2023 Budget.
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July 1, 2022: Start of FY 2022-2023.
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WATER BILLS
If you are behind in your account, the City encourages you to set-up a payment plan, if possible. If your water bill is due, currently, there are three payment options:
- By Mail: City of San Fernando, 117 Macneil Street, San Fernando, CA 91340.
- Night Dropbox: Located outside City Hall’s main entrance on the right-hand side. Place your payment in an envelope and put it in the drop box. NO CASH PLEASE. Payments received in the drop-box will be processed by 9:00 am the next business day.
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AutoPay: Available to all City of San Fernando water customers. It is a direct debit program that works with your bank for a quick and simple way to pay your utility bill electronically. Click Here to download an AutoPay Application.
Please contact the Finance Department with questions or to set-up payment plans: Finance@sfcity.org or (818) 898-1212.
The City has a low-income bill assistance program for qualified residents. For additional details on eligibility and an application for this program, please contact the Finance Department at Finance@sfcity.org or (818) 898-1212.
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FINANCIAL REPORTS
As a reminder, all of the City's financial reports, including annual budgets, audited financial statements, quarterly sales tax reports, and annual local transaction tax report can be found under the Finance Department page on the City's website SFCITY.ORG/Finance/#Financial-Documents.
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IN PERSON MEETINGS ARE BACK!
Conducting City Council and Commission meetings in-person in the Council Chambers (117 Macneil Street, San Fernando) have resumed. Meeting attendees will be required to wear face coverings and practice social distancing while in the Council Chambers. Members of the public may still access meetings live on-line, with audio and video, via the City's YouTube Channel. CLICK HERE to subscribe.
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CITY COUNCIL
The next regular meetings of the City Council will be held on April 18, 2022, at 6 pm.
The City Council has resumed meeting in person in the Council Chambers, located at 117 Macneil Street, San Fernando. Meetings are also live streamed via Youtube. Meeting agendas and audio/video is available on the City website at SFCITY.ORG/City-Council/#Agenda-Minutes-Audio.
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EDUCATION COMMISSION
The next regular meeting of the Education (EDU) Commission will be held on April 26, 2022, at 6 pm.
The EDU Commission has resumed meeting in person in the Council Chambers, located at 117 Macneil Street, San Fernando. Meetings are also live streamed via Youtube. Meeting agendas and audio/video is available on the City website at SFCITY.ORG/Commissions-Board/#Education.
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PARKS, WELLNESS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
The next regular Parks, Wellness and Recreation (PWR) Commission meeting will be held on May 10, 2022, at 6:30 pm.
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PLANNING AND PRESERVATION COMMISSION
The next regular meeting of the Planning and Preservation (P&P) Commission will be held on May 9, 2022, at 6:30 pm.
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TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY COMMISSIONER
The regular Transportation and Safety (T&S) Commission will be held on May 4, 2022, at 6 pm.
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SAN FERNANDO CITY HALL
Effective January 3, 2022, San Fernando City Hall reopened to the public Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm; and Fridays, from 8 am to 5 pm.
SAN FERNANDO POLICE DEPARTMENT
- Records Bureau: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm;
- Detective Bureau: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm; and
- Livescan Services continue have resumed: Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm
- Court Commitment Services has resumed: Call the Police Department to schedule.
RECREATION FACILITIES
Outdoor recreation programming and services have resumed at City parks with the condition that the current County of Los Angeles Health Officer Order and Protocols are observed.
All visitors to City facilities must adhere to the current County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health guidelines to help slow the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in our community.
We strongly encourage the public to continue to conduct business with City Hall via telephone and email.
Planning & Zoning Permits; Building Permits & Inspections; Graffiti Removal
Water & Sewer Utilities
Police (non-emergency)
Tree & Street Services
Right-of-Way Permits, Projects & Inspections
Adult, Youth & Senior Programs
General Information
ONLINE PERMIT COUNTER
For additional convenience, the public may use the Online Permit Counter to submit building permit applications, track progress, and schedule inspections online:
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