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The case drew more than a dozen residents who said the project would worsen already tight parking, increase traffic on narrow neighborhood streets and intrude on the privacy of adjacent single‑family yards. Many speakers asked the council to deny the appeal and pursue lower‑density alternatives that match the neighborhood scale.

City planning staff told the council the project as proposed would be consistent with the property's zoning and that public‑works checks showed adequate utilities. Staff reported the city’s available water supply would exceed the site’s projected demand and said the existing eight‑inch sewer main has no observed hydraulic or structural deficiencies and can accommodate the 12 residential units. Staff also said a notice of exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act had been issued in advance of the meeting.

Staff recommended approval of the appeal with conditions. Proposed conditions included posting temporary construction signage with hours and contact information (condition 12), submitting a comprehensive construction management plan before building permits are issued (condition 26), requiring parcel deliveries to use a rear drop area accessed from the alley (condition 43), and a lease clause requiring garages be kept clear to accommodate two vehicles (condition 44). Staff told council the lease template would be submitted to planning to verify compliance; staff suggested the council could require that condition be recorded as a covenant against the land so it binds future owners.

Council members and the city attorney reminded the public the hearing is quasi‑judicial: council must apply the law and existing code to the application and provide the developer due process. The city’s CEQA consultant said the project qualified for an infill exemption under the CEQA guidelines based on the project's size, site context and existing utilities; the consultant explained that, by process, a project that meets exemption criteria would not automatically proceed to an MND or EIR.

After more than an hour of public testimony and council discussion about parking, safety and the scope of environmental review, the council voted to continue the hearing to the second meeting in April so council members and staff could review supplemental material. Council requested that any new documents or factual claims the council might rely on be submitted promptly (council members suggested a deadline so the applicant and staff can review them); staff recommended April 21 and the council set an April meeting date. The council also asked staff to return with language and options for making the garage‑parking requirement enforceable (for example, a recorded covenant) if the project is approved.

What happens next: the hearing will be revisited at the council’s next designated April meeting. Council members said they were still weighing competing obligations: applying state and local law that allow housing in areas zoned for multifamily use while responding to residents’ concerns about neighborhood impacts.

Ending: The continued hearing preserves the council’s opportunity to receive additional material and to refine conditions; residents who testified said they intend to submit documents and return for the next hearing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular City Council Meeting (3/17/2025)","oneSentenceSummary","The San Fernando City Council on March 17 continued its public hearing on an appeal by Midland Contractors Inc. seeking approval to build a three‑story, 10‑unit townhouse development and two detached accessory dwelling units at 833 North Brand Boulevard.","taxTitle","San Fernando\tCity, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",70855,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":44,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6124819,"Council adopts changes to tree preservation policy, extends public notice and clarifies removal criteria",322,3197000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2679403-0602cf7f3fee682d55c3928c18ad043b&start=3197&end=3519","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2679403-0602cf7f3fee682d55c3928c18ad043b/thumbnail_3197000.jpg","/articles/6124819/California/Council-adopts-changes-to-tree-preservation-policy-extends-public-notice-and-clarifies-removal-criteria","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6124819-8e0526915decbbfadf5870b087ed9e15/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142568&Signature=d8X-As7M7E6LVWHzH4SER3wyD5uNMJyGjXVa-FEqczt7q7z84K1d6DK8Q7ASz97xxbc5ds3RmzQvYu8oshqg2Iq72CvKwDO~PNyAlKpX4V0GF61R5gHiEAk-EDbRS565IiH8W02miXY2H1N9QMpnHCbjnlnLICNLhulJncYIXJ3mTPVyasAfSTR5-RX5UDixl6uhA5lI7rJuBF3lTbH8QWiQX1K9xxJanIwFgg7oVk-NtzLcSYWNZTKqkn5UTDNaeyOIeAMEnHpP~WZ7kpbBKUaQScFGQ7gqnlLq0bkwAaikSwDEjp4Ds0CQptnNdIOWIad5r820rslyabK~Tz2xTg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Fernando City Council on March 17 approved revisions to the city’s comprehensive tree preservation policy. Councilors agreed to three specific changes: remove a redundant bullet in the non‑emergency removal criteria, reword and reorder another criterion for clarity, and extend the public notice period for non‑emergency tree removals from 14 days to 21 days.

The discussion began during the consent calendar when Council Member Garcia sought clarifications about the proposed language. Staff confirmed the edits reflect council guidance from prior meetings and said the 21‑day notice would give residents more time to learn about pending non‑emergency removals and prepare appeals where appropriate.

Council approved the policy changes by roll call. Staff noted the appeal process would follow the same procedures used for planning‑commission appeals and that council members may bring appeals in their capacity as residents or ask the council to take up an appeal as a body.

Ending: The policy update is effective immediately and staff will publish the revised procedures and notice period to the city’s website and enforcement guidance.","The council approved revisions to the city's comprehensive tree preservation policy, removing a redundant removal criterion, reordering language for clarity and extending notice for non‑emergency removals from 14 to 21 days.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6124824,"Council asks staff to return with MOU and cost estimate to repair Cesar Chavez memorial",1064,14002000,15066000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2679403-0602cf7f3fee682d55c3928c18ad043b&start=14002&end=15066","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2679403-0602cf7f3fee682d55c3928c18ad043b/thumbnail_14002000.jpg","/articles/6124824/California/Council-asks-staff-to-return-with-MOU-and-cost-estimate-to-repair-Cesar-Chavez-memorial","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6124824-020043c7241c6a08bb895f367f53e200/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142568&Signature=LQRSQ9DPeJ8sCIMlWqZPLRCggO~kjGIKNJMhHyCZt0bymTzZXGBdsYXIeRmRRpOrHJdOxuxIyi2dhlsq8V8gZmfW10KNQykn6JG8KKZeqTOzoB9kjlbrNtP00Nr6ru4Ide5J6k3pkLichNdqiUS2pvFEW27x8LN~AH6lnbp8su64GIIzLDyX50WCbnpUyznALhe-OxuCEH0K5JNiS-rdmo-Fv74tfUaNXWU5VKz9DxmquWM-relvbSqdOnoThxvH~aYTu~Bti1urs9PwbRWrSBzRVujgjbhJBI0CUoO0~~3VhnVTvSHGYTJz0yY5faPM6tv7p-7hhBfXREPVnZJM5Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","San Fernando councilmembers asked staff on March 17 to return with the memorandum of understanding (MOU) and historical staff reports related to the Cesar Chavez memorial and to include cost estimates for repairing missing plaques and damaged tiles.

Councilmember Patty Lopez raised the item, saying she had tracked the memorial’s upkeep and wanted clarity about roles and responsibilities. Staff told the council the existing MOU with Pueblo y Salud allows the nonprofit to conduct educational programming and fundraising for the memorial but does not obligate a fixed number of events or specify a funding schedule. Staff said the current MOU had been extended and that Pueblo y Salud had expressed interest in fundraising for repairs.

Councilmembers asked staff to provide a packet that includes: the current MOU, recent maintenance records, a list of stolen or missing plaques and tiles, rough replacement and repair cost estimates, and recommended updates to the MOU if council wishes to formalize maintenance responsibilities or set performance expectations. Councilmembers also discussed whether the parks commission should be asked to advise on repair options and whether funding should come from the city budget or be raised by the nonprofit.

Ending: Staff will return to council with the MOU, cost estimates for plaque and tile replacement, and any recommended MOU changes; councilmembers signaled support for exploring Pueblo y Salud fundraising combined with city assistance if needed.","Councilmembers asked staff to bring back the Pueblo y Salud MOU, past reports and cost estimates to replace stolen plaques and repair tiles at the Cesar Chavez memorial; council discussed fundraising options and whether repairs should be funded through the city budget.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6124828,"Council forms ad hoc to plan immigration resource fair; favors nonprofit partners and breakouts",867,13043000,13910000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2679403-0602cf7f3fee682d55c3928c18ad043b&start=13043&end=13910","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2679403-0602cf7f3fee682d55c3928c18ad043b/thumbnail_13043000.jpg","/articles/6124828/California/Council-forms-ad-hoc-to-plan-immigration-resource-fair-favors-nonprofit-partners-and-breakouts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6124828-94f3628870cf861f734fb21384688042/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142568&Signature=b9iUuA2nM43MgwqDckFJ2zT~3gqtVU378je9Dl22l0tYPTkBWrnankPsUh-ssqnQ4VHRQX60463cmQWkujMAlWjqXRloyB2LBbLgBgKVldFgKXBbaPt1Dxe9SC3hElTC9TyKQFQMxvxLI8qEex3HBJgkh-oYKNOfPr5eyL8qJBsRR3DDJbKJIl48vX-QUe-LXIBkE5O4XDCXhWdYsD-anZNMA7-yN5Ks5zkQtx5uiQZfPqlbY7fnwjYhEFpWGxiW9~f33eBauitcYlbFA9itZBpdrMRseSjJXT35QUT1MCmhVNhxlr6-DMn58mVSPaP98JgdcVKX7lbPNL-NBkzmgw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Fernando City Council on March 17 voted to create a two‑member ad hoc committee to work with staff and community nonprofits on organizing an immigration information event — described by council and staff as either an informational forum, a resource fair, or a hybrid of both.

Staff described two models: a resource fair in which multiple nonprofits and service providers host booths (useful for one‑on‑one conversations and confidential assistance) and a forum format that features panel presentations for general information. Council members favored a hybrid approach: short informational or panel sessions followed by breakout sessions or a resource fair so attendees can pursue individual needs.

Council directed the ad hoc to vet nonprofit partners, consider translation services, and return with recommended partners and a proposed timeline. Council members emphasized partnering with nonprofit immigration‑service providers rather than promoting commercial entities, and asked that public safety and eligibility concerns be taken into account when selecting providers.

The council named Councilmember Patty Lopez and Councilmember Joe Fajardo to the ad hoc, and asked staff to return with recommendations for co‑sponsorship and scheduling. Councilmembers also discussed community outreach and promotion; staff suggested bringing recommendations back to council as early as May so that organizations would have adequate time to plan logistics and fundraising, if required.

Ending: The ad hoc will work with staff, shortlisted nonprofits and elected‑office staff to bring a formal proposal back to the full council for approval and scheduling.","San Fernando councilmembers directed staff to form a two‑member ad hoc committee to work with nonprofits and elected offices on an immigration resource fair/forum; council favored a hybrid model (brief forum + resource booths or breakout sessions) with translation and vetting of partners.","actionData","errors"]

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San Fernando council continues hearing on 12‑unit Brand Boulevard development after hours of testimony

Council adopts changes to tree preservation policy, extends public notice and clarifies removal criteria

Council asks staff to return with MOU and cost estimate to repair Cesar Chavez memorial

Council forms ad hoc to plan immigration resource fair; favors nonprofit partners and breakouts