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The City Council has six (6) active commissions & boards that provide a diverse viewpoint on issues facing the San Fernando community. If you’re interested in participating, feel free to contact the corresponding department that provides administrative services to each Commission.
Below is a description of each Commission and Board, as well as facts that pertain to each Commission. Click on the tabs to view agendas and minutes.
Effective July 2021, Commissions have resumed meeting in person in the Council Chambers (117 Macneil Street, San Fernando). Members of the public are welcome to attend in person. Meeting attendees will still be required to wear face coverings and practice social distancing while in the Council Chambers. Meetings will also be live streamed via YouTube. Subscribe now!
Visit Vimeo for a full collection of our public meeting audio files, prior to May 11, 2020.
DISASTER COUNCIL
- Assists the City Council with planning related to city emergency, hazard mitigation and mutual aid plans and agreements.
- Meets quarterly in the City Hall Community Room located at 117 Macneil Street, San Fernando; meeting dates vary.Effective July 2021, Commissions have resumed meeting in person in the Council Chambers (117 Macneil Street, San Fernando). Members of the public are welcome to attend in person. Meeting attendees will still be required to wear face coverings and practice social distancing while in the Council Chambers. Meetings will also be live streamed via YouTube. Subscribe now!
Visit Vimeo for a full collection of our public meeting audio files, prior to May 11, 2020.
For more information call (818) 898-1222
2022
| DATE | REGULAR MEETING | SPECIAL MEETING |
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| 01/2022 | NO REGULAR MEETING | NO SPECIAL MEETING |
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| 02/2022 | NO REGULAR MEETING | NO SPECIAL MEETING |
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| 03/2022 | NO REGULAR MEETING | NO SPECIAL MEETING |
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| 04/2022 | NO REGULAR MEETING | NO SPECIAL MEETING |
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| 11/2022 |
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| 12/2022 |
EDUCATION COMMISSION
- Assists the City Council with youth education matters with the goal of increasing student achievement and safety.
- Meets the last Tuesday of each month at 6pm in the Council Chambers located at 117 Macneil Street, San Fernando.Effective July 2021, Commissions have resumed meeting in person in the Council Chambers (117 Macneil Street, San Fernando). Members of the public are welcome to attend in person. Meeting attendees will still be required to wear face coverings and practice social distancing while in the Council Chambers. Meetings will also be live streamed via YouTube. Subscribe now!Visit Vimeo for a full collection of our public meeting audio files, prior to May 11, 2020.
For more information call (818) 898-1290
2022
| DATE | REGULAR MEETING | SPECIAL MEETING |
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| 02/22/22 | CANCELLATION NOTICE | NO SPECIAL MEETING |
| 02/23/22 | NO REGULAR MEETING | AGENDA | PACKET | MINUTES
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| 05/31/22 |
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| 06/28/22 |
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| 07/26/22 |
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| 12/27/22 |
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| 09/27/22 |
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| 10/25/22 |
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| 11/29/22 |
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| 12/2022 |
PARKS, WELLNESS & RECREATION COMMISSION
- Assists the City Council with the master planning and development of the City’s park facilities and recreational programming.
- Meets the second Tuesday of every other month at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers located at 117 Macneil Street, San Fernando.Effective July 2021, Commissions have resumed meeting in person in the Council Chambers (117 Macneil Street, San Fernando). Members of the public are welcome to attend in person. Meeting attendees will still be required to wear face coverings and practice social distancing while in the Council Chambers. Meetings will also be live streamed via YouTube. Subscribe now!
Visit Vimeo for a full collection of our public meeting audio files, prior to May 11, 2020.
For more information call (818) 898-7340
2022
| DATE | REGULAR MEETING | SPECIAL MEETING |
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| 01/11/22 | CANCELLATION NOTICE | NO SPECIAL MEETING |
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| 03/08/22 | CANCELLATION NOTICE | NO SPECIAL MEETING |
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| 05/10/22 | CANCELLATION NOTICE | NO SPECIAL MEETING |
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| 06/14/22 |
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| 07/12/22 |
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| 08/09/22 |
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| 09/13/22 |
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| 10/11/22 |
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| 11/08/22 |
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| 12/13/22 |
PLANNING & PRESERVATION COMMISSION
- Assists the City Council with the long-range growth and development of the city through the review and recommendations to the City Council on general and specific plans approval, urban forestry programs and city’s tree master plan development, proposed subdivisions, zone code amendments and the commission’s review and approval of a variety of discretionary development proposals.
- Effective November 2019, meets the second Monday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers located at 117 Macneil Street, San Fernando.Effective July 2021, Commissions have resumed meeting in person in the Council Chambers (117 Macneil Street, San Fernando). Members of the public are welcome to attend in person. Meeting attendees will still be required to wear face coverings and practice social distancing while in the Council Chambers. Meetings will also be live streamed via YouTube. Subscribe now!
Visit Vimeo for a full collection of our public meeting audio files, prior to May 11, 2020.
For more information call (818) 898-1227
2022
| DATE | REGULAR MEETING | SPECIAL MEETING |
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| 01/05/22 | CANCELLATION NOTICE | NO SPECIAL MEETING |
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| 05/09/22 | CANCELLATION NOTICE | NO SPECIAL MEETING |
| 05/25/22 | NO REGULAR MEETING | AGENDA | PACKET |
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| 06/13/22 |
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| 07/11/22 |
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| 08/08/22 |
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| 09/12/22 |
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| 10/10/22 |
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| 11/14/22 |
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| 12/12/22 |
SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Currently, regular meetings of the Senior Citizens Advisory Board are suspended due to lack of quorum. If you are interested in, or know someone that may interested in serving on the Board please contact the Recreation and Community Services Department at (818) 898-7340 or email Recreation@sfcity.org.
- Assists the City Council on identifying the needs of resident seniors and advocating and making recommendation on ways to meet their needs.
- Meets the fourth Thursday of each month (except November and December) at 1 pm in the Las Palmas Park Arts & Crafts Room located at 505 South Huntington Street, San Fernando.
For more information call (818) 898-7340
TRANSPORTATION & SAFETY COMMISSION
- Assists the City Council with identifying and recommending ways and means to improve traffic safety conditions and enforce city transportation regulations.
- Beginning September 2021, meets the first Wednesday at 6 pm in the Council Chambers located at 117 Macneil Street, San Fernando.Effective July 2021, Commissions have resumed meeting in person in the Council Chambers (117 Macneil Street, San Fernando). Members of the public are welcome to attend in person. Meeting attendees will still be required to wear face coverings and practice social distancing while in the Council Chambers. Meetings will also be live streamed via YouTube. Subscribe now!
Visit Vimeo for a full collection of our public meeting audio files, prior to May 11, 2020.
For more information call (818) 898-1222
2022
| DATE | REGULAR MEETING | SPECIAL MEETING |
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| 01/5/22 | CANCELLATION NOTICE | NO SPECIAL MEETING |
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| 05/04/22 | CANCELLATION NOTICE | NO SPECIAL MEETING |
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| 06/01/22 |
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| 07/06/22 |
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| 08/03/22 |
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| 09/07/22 |
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| 10/05/22 |
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| 11/02/22 |
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| 12/07/22 |
TREE COMMISSION
Per City Council action on June 6, 2016, this Commission was dissolved.
- Assists the City Council with the oversight of the city’s urban forestry program and makes recommendations on goals and policies to protect and enhance local tree resources.
For more information call (818) 898-1222
COMMISSION FACTS
CITY COUNCIL LOCAL APPOINTMENT LIST
In compliance with the requirements of the Maddy Act, Government Code 54970, the following appointment list is posted on an annual basis by December 31. It shows all current members of Appointed Commissions and Committees, for which members of the public may serve, and the dates of their terms of office as of the time of posting. Commissioners must be 18 years of age or older and residents of the City of San Fernando.
Commission / Board Commission Paid* Attendance Mandatory for Compensation Elected Officials Can Serve Commissioners May Serve on More Than One Commission at the Same Time Other Information Cultural Arts Commission N/A N/A N/A N/A Per City Council Action on June 6, 2016: This Commission (two Cultural Arts Liaison Members only) has been combined with the Parks, Wellness & Recreation Commission Education Commission $75 Yes No Yes N/A Disaster Council §26-91 Nine Members
Two Years (for Member No.s 5-9)N/A Yes Yes No N/A Parks, Wellness & Recreation Commission $75 Yes No Yes N/A Planning & Preservation Commission $75 Yes No Yes N/A Transportation & Safety Commission $75 Yes No Yes N/A Tree Commission N/A N/A N/A N/A Per City Council Action on June 6, 2016: This Commission was dissolved Senior Citizens Advisory Board No N/A No Yes N/A * Per Resolution No. 7866 (6/18/18): Adopting the Salary Plan – Compensation per meeting attended not to exceed one meeting per month.
* Per Resolution No. 7897 (12/3/18): Effective January 1, 2019, Commissioner compensation increased to $75 per month.
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