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Staff presentation: Planning staff summarized recent hearings and the adoption process. The city published required public notices under Government Code section 50022.3 and reported no letters of concern were received in the noticed period. Staff recommended adopting Ordinance No. 17 33 to reference the updated codes for the city’s building, fire and administrative regulations.

Council action: After brief council discussion and no public comment, a motion to adopt the ordinance was made and seconded. The roll-call vote recorded Councilmembers Patty Lopez, Victoria Garcia and Joe Fajardo and Vice Mayor Maria Solorio and Mayor Mary Mendoza as voting yes; the motion passed unanimously.

Why it matters: Updating local code references aligns San Fernando with the current statewide building standards and with the Los Angeles-specific additions reflected in the 2023 Los Angeles building and fire codes, which can affect permitting, inspections and construction standards locally.

Next steps: The ordinance becomes effective as provided in the city’s codification process. Staff noted the separate proposal to rewrite zoning code remains a separate future item and is not part of this action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular City Council Meeting (4/21/2025)","oneSentenceSummary","The city council adopted an ordinance to update San Fernando’s building and fire codes by reference to the 2022 California building codes and the 2023 Los Angeles additions; staff said no public objections were received during the noticing period.","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":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6265747,"Council denies appeal for 3-story, 10-unit townhouse project at 833 N. Brent/Grand; opponents cited parking and safety",3215,3079000,6294000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3088970-1c6753e89c5d47a466a618bcc170698f&start=3079&end=6294","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3088970-1c6753e89c5d47a466a618bcc170698f/thumbnail_3079000.jpg","/articles/6265747/California/Council-denies-appeal-for-3-story-10-unit-townhouse-project-at-833-N-BrentGrand-opponents-cited-parking-and-safety","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6265747-0acb7a837f445c20d993ad19fd446362/orig.mp4?Expires=1770974376&Signature=NIIhBaM70uJX4uC2QpH5drMNcbJkP~f~MXAbAAsa9VdqYGJTZ~JNFOyqRsZ3-d-gt5tTItkkQKngq66yqs-XA7fy4T4eI1-FNiUAfHh11R13P43Jeg4zEAZlHWnkcOZXV~mdARMVTpklLVnIUDb3SKzFLlFtaNgeiw-nM82Q2r86MAhLj8jfIG8gMF2dv5cyyM9jqscQmdPjHzuqXcKrDGlH0Pl8Rd77zoVoI1HBAuu08vZ1GTmthh4AzhnnWU1noVAEFxIxAnRK74RJQLRIuvSL2HY983nee3LW0HaoybIuiIEkmSP5a5XHEGTw41PYV0a6HniTI-h8Pw8LEplwkQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Fernando City Council on April 21 denied an appeal by the applicant Midland Contractors Inc. and upheld the Planning and Preservation Commission’s denial of Site Plan Review 2024001, which sought approval for a three-story, 10-unit townhouse-style multifamily development at 833 North Brent Boulevard with two attached accessory dwelling units.

Staff background: City planning staff said the council previously reviewed the item twice and gave staff direction to bring back additional conditions. Staff revised Condition 44 to require submission of a template lease agreement and a recorded covenant for each unit to the planning division to verify that garages would be kept available to park two cars at all times. Staff recommended approving an alternate resolution (attachment B) overturning the commission denial; the public hearing was continued from previous meetings to allow further study.

Public testimony: Dozens of neighbors spoke against the project during the public hearing, citing safety, parking shortages, traffic and local air quality. Former Planning Commissioner Sylvia Balin, who said she voted to deny the project at the Planning Commission, told the council she remained opposed because of health and safety concerns and urged the council to reject the appeal. Other residents described increased vandalism, overcrowded streets and insufficient parking and asked the council to protect neighborhood character.

Applicant response: The applicant’s representative, identified in the record as Mr. Portovi for Midland Contractors, declined to make further comment at the hearing.

Council action and vote: Councilmember (motion maker not specified) moved to adopt Resolution 83 73 to deny the appeal and uphold the Planning and Preservation Commission’s denial of the site plan; the motion was seconded. Roll-call votes recorded Councilmember Patty Lopez — yes; Councilmember Victoria Garcia — yes; Councilmember Joe Fajardo — absent; Vice Mayor Maria Solorio — no; Mayor Mary Mendoza — yes. The motion passed 3–1 with one absence.

What happens next: With the council upholding the commission’s denial, the applicant may pursue whatever administrative or legal remedies are available under city procedures. Opponents called the vote a victory for neighborhood safety; proponents of housing development have argued the city needs more housing supply, but that argument did not carry the council on this application.

Context: The agenda item was part of a continuation public hearing; council members said the decision reflects both the commission’s earlier concerns and additional conditions the council had asked staff to explore. The record shows the council considered an alternative resolution but ultimately voted to deny the appeal and maintain the commission’s denial.","The council voted to deny an applicant appeal and uphold the Planning and Preservation Commission’s denial of Site Plan Review 2024001 for a three-story, 10-unit townhouse project at 833 North Brent Boulevard; nearby residents raised concerns about parking, air quality and overcrowding.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6265750,"San Fernando council adopts data- and facility-protection resolution after weeks of debate on sanctuary policy",1592,7465000,9057000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3088970-1c6753e89c5d47a466a618bcc170698f&start=7465&end=9057","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3088970-1c6753e89c5d47a466a618bcc170698f/thumbnail_7465000.jpg","/articles/6265750/California/San-Fernando-council-adopts-data-and-facility-protection-resolution-after-weeks-of-debate-on-sanctuary-policy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6265750-2d6d0e0ebecfeccfa8a4ad845719aa72/orig.mp4?Expires=1770974376&Signature=LVB2tUOT3xnNXU5xrWIMMBnCPFxMnSrQZOy8o6TCMmAFtRH~KJZqomvcAy5JAu00Wu1BqwofWlzR7~~uPr2sr679Lt55fszN35R6L3h0c7QxBHjYwN~riO-~NoC9y8d1Ncg5ay-Q1EErEfCYeHkGVXTJI0aj5zteTpwcl8AoXBgBkz3YJ7TEZDvGUQuIOkZwbpbGEd10Etdb8CWWRKCAvJwkcSFObdVyS~jQddC6WWBhTZHMdIKv784VvuUG7dywHNEMZSLps~7ggoB49Cl4yvJvLcM4F5bOd18THlnJvQy0PQEi4Fce0dwy9Vjq~DA4gvyY62Zxn2RbhBa2QYdBlw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Fernando City Council voted April 21 to approve a resolution that clarifies city limits on sharing personal data and on allowing immigration authorities to use city facilities for enforcement actions. The vote came after hours of public testimony and a lengthy council discussion about whether to adopt a standalone sanctuary-city ordinance.

What the council approved: Councilmember Joe Fajardo introduced a draft resolution that would (in its final, amended form) do three principal things: affirm the San Fernando Police Department’s existing policy not to enforce immigration law; prohibit city employees, contractors and vendors from collecting, disclosing or sharing personal information such as immigration status, place of birth, home address or phone numbers for the purpose of immigration enforcement unless presented with a valid judicial warrant or the person’s authorization; and restrict provision of city property and facilities for use by immigration authorities for enforcement purposes without a court-issued judicial warrant or probable cause. The resolution also directed staff to develop training for city personnel about the distinction between administrative and judicial warrants and to prepare an ordinance removing the voter-registration requirement for city commission appointees.

Council and public debate: The item followed weeks of public input and two prior council reports. The publicly submitted comments on April 21 included dozens of San Fernando residents, immigration advocates, attorneys and non-profit representatives who urged the council to adopt stronger protections for immigrants and to proceed with a sanctuary-city designation. Supporters argued the measures would reduce fear, encourage crime victims and witnesses to cooperate with police and protect families. \"By not asking about or collecting information about immigration status and place of birth, we can guarantee that San Fernando residents . . . can safely access vital public services,\" said Shuming Chen of the California Immigrant Policy Center during public comment.

Opponents — including callers and some members of the public — warned that a formal sanctuary designation could put the city at risk of losing federal grant money or becoming a target for enforcement. Callers argued that federal law is supreme and warned of potential consequences to federal funding streams. Councilmembers repeatedly referenced the California Values Act (commonly known as SB 54) and state law that already limits local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

The council vote: Councilmember Fajardo moved to adopt the resolution as amended; Councilmember Patty Lopez seconded. The final roll call recorded votes of approval from Councilmembers Patty Lopez, Victoria Garcia, Joe Fajardo and Mayor Mary Mendoza; Vice Mayor Maria Solorio voted against the motion during the planning item vote but on this resolution the record shows the motion passed. (Clerk roll-call: \"Council member Lopez? Yes. Council member Garcia? Yes. Council member Fajardo? Yes. Vice mayor Salodio? Thank you. Mayor Mendoza? Yes. Motion passes.\") The council did not adopt a separate ordinance to declare San Fernando a “sanctuary city” at this meeting; Vice Mayor Solorio and other members had earlier expressed concern about possible federal funding consequences and asked staff for additional legal and fiscal analysis.

Other related actions and requests: Council directed the city manager to prepare training for staff about judicial versus administrative warrants and to draft an ordinance removing a voter-registration requirement for city commission applicants. The resolution includes a clause affirming that nothing in it prevents compliance with a valid judicial warrant or court order.

Community context: Multiple advocacy groups and legal practitioners urged the council to adopt a full sanctuary ordinance. The Mexican American Bar Association offered to help organize immigration clinics and \"know-your-rights\" workshops for the community; the presenter said the clinics would include pro bono consultations and could include know-your-rights information and referrals to nonprofit legal services.

What’s next: The council left the separate proposed ordinance establishing a formal “Safe San Fernando” sanctuary policy (agenda item 10) for later consideration while adopting this narrower resolution clarifying data protection and facility use. Councilmembers and staff said they will return with more detailed, coordinated language and training plans and that the topic may come back to an upcoming agenda.","After extensive public comment and a wide-ranging debate about sanctuary-city protections, the council approved a resolution restricting data sharing and use of city facilities for immigration enforcement while leaving a separate ‘sanctuary city’ ordinance for later discussion.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6265752,"Republic Services warns it will suspend service for delinquent San Fernando accounts",769,1971000,2740000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3088970-1c6753e89c5d47a466a618bcc170698f&start=1971&end=2740","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3088970-1c6753e89c5d47a466a618bcc170698f/thumbnail_1971000.jpg","/articles/6265752/California/Republic-Services-warns-it-will-suspend-service-for-delinquent-San-Fernando-accounts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6265752-02d0b1fbf0df3dbb8741265c1c5e9ff5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770974376&Signature=G5mMgrJwsEdkMvXVVvCVgwInRuQdlAzsMZygvucS8jC7X~peUtCHhBCUoEx7Q2-6cfvTPFhaNXwR5-GxbYsjm5zDB1o~LgCDMfowHN2Suu08cfKi~yUdqgWbnuVVbYFK~ZIJ9Sgary94EszWjypSvy2TY6hEn420Z1HlixPxtglEz3E6kDQN0fGka6NJzr99HGylCkHbtMOWOzasxwTaCoVFllW4KVW-HqknFtZMzWncW9A67xYI5~SuNkMitsU60djg~6OywDvj6CV5~CbaAsdWRFlDtEqjxXdiNsgT1tyhM6tyFsIoVdAQKgry78KrTjVlOpl7IgfXyEcS4wRqGQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Republic Services representatives told the San Fernando City Council on April 21 that the company intends to suspend collection for customers with long-standing unpaid balances, potentially affecting hundreds of accounts in the city.

The change was described during a presentation by Republic Services staff. \"At this moment, we have a total outstanding balance of $301,840.03 that is outstanding to Republic Services,\" said Christina Vargas, introduced by the company as a municipal manager. She told the council some accounts date back to February 2020 and said the company has continued service despite nonpayment. \"Effective May 1, Republic Services will stop services on all commodities,\" she said, and added that about 584 residential accounts, 19 commercial/multifamily accounts and 47 industrial accounts could be impacted. Vargas said payment plans and restoration of service upon payment or an agreed plan would be available.

Why it matters: Council members pressed Republic Services on whether the company first proposed a reduction of services and later presented the city with a plan to suspend or “suspend” service. Councilmember Joe Fajardo said he had received a communication suggesting a reduction (smaller or fewer carts) rather than removal. JP, Republic Services’ general manager, said the company initially believed it could only reduce service under language they saw in the contract, then on review concluded suspension was technically available.

Council questions focused on legal authority and public-health consequences. Fajardo asked whether the contract amendment that allows the company to suspend service benefits San Fernando. Republic representatives said the amendment could indirectly benefit paying customers by avoiding cross-subsidies but could not identify a direct municipal benefit. \"Providing the service at no cost puts an undue burden on other customers who have been faithfully paying their bill,\" JP said. Councilmembers pressed whether Republic’s internal collection efforts had been exhausted; company staff described letters and calls and said some accounts showed no payments or contact for years.

Councilmember Fajardo and others warned of sanitary and safety risks if curbside collection were suspended. \"It does disadvantage the city. It creates a sanitary issue,\" Fajardo told Republic staff. Vice Mayor Maria Solorio asked Republic to be specific about how the company would notify customers and said the city and company should work together on additional outreach. Councilmember Patty Lopez asked for details on the company’s community grants and programs.

What the council did: Councilmembers did not take a vote to change the contract at the April 21 meeting. Council discussion confirmed members want more information and possible further action; Vice Mayor Solorio suggested staff and the company should continue to work on options and that the issue may return as an agenda item for future council deliberation.

Context and next steps: Republic Services described several local programs — scholarships, cleanups, a residential recyclerewards program and a community investment fund — and outlined company sustainability efforts including gas-to-energy projects, an organics compost facility and a polymer recycling center. The company said it will try to work with affected customers on payment plans and restoration of service once an arrangement is in place.

The company named in the presentation included JP (general manager), James Kalix (operations manager), Christina Vargas (municipal manager), Kevin Lopez (sustainability advisor), Christina Saldivar (residential supervisor) and Dan Jover (commercial supervisor). Council members asked staff to follow up and requested a fuller explanation of how the suspension option was added to the contract and what safeguards the city can require before any collections stops.","Republic Services told the City Council it will suspend trash collection for significantly delinquent residential, commercial and industrial accounts starting May 1 unless payments or payment plans are established; council members pressed the company on how that policy was added to the city's contract and on possible public-health impacts.","actionData","errors"]

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