tel. (818) 898-1200      117 Macneil Street, San Fernando, CA 91340
FINANCE DEPARTMENT MISSION
 

The mission of the Finance Department is to provide accurate, timely, clear and complete financial and human resource information to City Council, City departments, citizens, and the community at large while acting as the chief financial consultant to the City Manager and City Council. The Finance Department is committed to maintaining the financial stability and integrity of the City through sound fiscal policies and procedures that safeguard the City’s assets.

 

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Finance Department is responsible for providing fiscal oversight and control to all City operating departments.  As a central support function, the Finance Department administers the City’s budget and works in partnership with other City departments to develop budgets, implement control measures, and maximize the value of the City’s assets, including human capital.  As such, the Department provides quality services in conformance with the highest professional standards and has received various awards for excellence in financial reporting and distinguished budget presentation by national and state organizations of municipal finance officers.

The Finance Department’s primary functions include: accounting, budgeting, business licensing, cashiering, short/long-term financial planning and reporting, technology networking services, payroll services, purchasing, risk management, vendor payments, utility billing, human resource management, and providing support to internal departments.

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Whether you are a new San Fernando resident or have lived here for generations, our Residential Services staff is here to assist you! 

Below you will find key services provided to residents of the City of San Fernando as well as easy ways to pay certain permits and citations.

CONTACT INFORMATION

CITY HALL | Finance Department
(818) 898-1212 | Finance@sfcity.org

REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS

Monday through Thursday | 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Friday | 8 am to 5 pm

UTILITY BILL PAYMENTS (WATER & SEWER)

Water and Sewer payments may be made at the Finance Counter during regular business hours, or via the night drop box located in front of City Hall. 
 

CLICK HERE for more information on all utility services in the City of San Fernando

SIGN-UP FOR AUTO PAY

  • Save time
  • Write fewer checks
  • Bills are paid even if you are out of town
  • Save on postage
  • Avoid late charges
  • Easy enrollment 

Notice: There are “NO” other agencies authorized to receive payments on behalf of the City of San Fernando. If paid elsewhere, the City is not responsible if payment is delayed and the penalty cannot be removed because the bill was not received. The City works with Sequoia Financial Services to collect delinquent accounts.

How do I sign-up for AutoPay?

Complete the application and submit to the Finance Department. Click here to download an Autopay Application

What services are included in my utility bill?

Your utility bill includes charges for water and sewer.

When will I receive my bill?

  • Bills will come in the first ten days of odd/even/every month(s)
  • Non-delivery by post office is not a valid excuse for not paying on time
  • Please telephone us at (818)893-1213 for a duplicate bill before the end of the month 

When is a bill payment considered late and what are the fees?

  • A bill payment is considered late when it is not paid or post marked by the due date indicated on your bill. There is no grace period.
  • The first bill that you will receive in the mail is colored blue. If you fail to pay this on time you will receive a green bill.
  • The green bill will include a 10% penalty. If you fail to pay this bill on time you will receive a red bill.
  • The red bill is a shut-off notice and will include a $10.00 fee for the process and delivery of the notice. If you fail to pay by 9:00 am on shut-off day, your water will be shut-off and there will be an additional $40.00 turn-on fee, an additional deposit may be required and all payments must be made with cash on shut-off day. 

How do I discontinue service?

The City of Sn Fernando makes it easy for you to close your account. Just call (818) 898-1213 or come into City Hall and provide the following information:

  • Account number or address to be closed.
  • Date to close account (excluding Fridays, weekends, and holidays).
  • Forwarding address and telephone number.
CONTACT INFORMATION

Luz Cruz, Treasurer Assistant
(818) 898-1208 | LCruz@sfcity.org

REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS

Monday through Thursday | 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Friday | 8 am to 5 pm

ALARM PERMIT FEES

Annual Alarm Permit Fee $30
False Alarm Charge Free (first two)
$253 each (three to six)
$506 each (seven and each additional)
False Alarm for Robbery Activation (Panic Button) $253 each
Semi-Annual Billing (if directly wired to the Police Department) $230 (business)
$115 (residential)
No Permit on File Fee $60

Do I need an Alarm Permit for my home or business security system?

Yes. Every resident and business owner must obtain an alarm permit from the City if they have active alarm system.

What does "False Alarm" mean?

False alarm means an activated alarm signal, which is responded to by the Police Department, for which no emergency situation exists.

How often do I pay for the Alarm Permit?

The Alarm Permit is renewable every year. The permits are issued based on the City’s Fiscal Year (July 1 through June 30).

Do I receive a Permit Certificate?

Yes. An Alarm Permit Certificate will be mailed to you annually to display at your residence and/or business location.

How do I avoid false alarm charges?

In order to avoid charges for false alarm responses, please ensure that your alarm equipment is functioning correctly and that your family and/or employees are accurately trained and know how to operate the device effectively.

How do I avoid paying additional fees?

Avoid paying a $50 No Permit On File Fee by contacting the City to request an Alarm Permit Application today!

CONTACT INFORMATION

Sandra Soto, Senior Account Clerk
(818) 898-1245 | SSoto@sfcity.org

REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS

Monday through Thursday | 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Friday | 8 am to 5 pm

BUS PASSES

Currently, bus passes are not available for purchase at City Hall.
 

Visit Metro.net for information on Metro bus fares.

CONTACT INFORMATION

CITY HALL | Finance Department
(818) 898-1212 | Finance@sfcity.org

REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS

Monday through Thursday | 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Friday | 8 am to 5 pm

MISSION CITY TRANSIT (DIAL-A-RIDE) FARE CARDS

Mission City Transit fare tickets may be purchased at the Finance Counter during regular business hours. 
 

CLICK HERE for More Information on the Mission City Transit

CONTACT INFORMATION

CITY HALL | Finance Department
(818) 898-1212 | Finance@sfcity.org

REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS

Monday through Thursday | 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Friday | 8 am to 5 pm

PARKING CITATIONS ISSUED IN THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO

URGENT PARKING MATTERS

For urgent parking matters, for example someone blocking a driveway, please call the Police Communications Center at (818) 898-1267.

 

PARKING CITATIONS

Parking Citations may be paid at the Finance Counter during regular business hours. If you have received a parking citation and wish to dispute it, you may do so online or US mail. Appeals must be submitted within 21 days, otherwise, your right to appeal will expire. Once you have appealed the citation and would like to provide additional information, please feel free to email us via the below link.

Please Note: There is no street sweeping and parking enforcement on holidays.

CONTACT INFORMATION

www.pticket.com/sanfernando
P.O. Box 2081 Tustin, Ca  92781
SFParkingEnforcement@SFCITY.org
 

YARD SALE PERMIT FEES

The Community Development Department oversees issuance of Yard Sale Permits; however, all fees are paid at the Finance Counter. 
 

CLICK HERE for more information on Yard Sale Permits

CONTACT INFORMATION

CITY HALL | Finance Department
(818) 898-1212 | Finance@sfcity.org

REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS

Monday through Thursday | 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Friday | 8 am to 5 pm

BUSINESS SERVICES

Whether you are starting a new business or relocating a business to San Fernando, our Business Services staff is here to assist you!  Here are some key steps you will need to consider:

  • Verify Zoning Compliance
  • Obtain Proper Permits
  • Establish Water and Sewer Services
  • Apply for a Business License
  • Address changes require updated Business License and new Occupancy Permit
  • Renaming a business requires a new Business License 

CONTACT INFORMATION

(818) 898-1211 | http://sanfernando.hdlgov.com

BUSINESS LICENSE - COMMERCIAL

Any person that transacts or carries on any business, trade, or profession in the City of San Fernando must have a valid Business Licenses issued by the City (SFCC §22-28). For businesses located within the City, a Business License must be obtained before conducting business. Businesses located outside of the City, even if licensed by another jurisdiction, must obtain a San Fernando Business License before doing any business in the San Fernando City limits. 
 

The following questions can help assess whether you need a license.

  • Am I involved in the retail or wholesale selling of merchandise, equipment or other material items?
  • Am I leasing equipment or other items to others?
  • Am I receiving revenue from the rental of living accommodations?
  • Am I receiving rental revenue from property used by others to conduct business?
  • Do I have a California State Contractor’s License?
  • Am I in a profession that requires special certification or licensing?
  • Am I engaged in any activities which may be perceived by others to be of a “business” nature? 

If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, you need a City business license. 

 

The process is simple! Below, you will find the steps you should complete before applying for a City Business License.

Step 1: Verifying the Zoning Requirements, Business Signage and Parking Standards

Contact the Planning Division to obtain a Commercial Occupancy Permit Application and get other related information: (818) 898-1227

Step 2: File a Fictitious Business Name Statement

It is recommended that you call the Los Angeles County Clerk’s Office to determine if the business name is already in use: (800) 201-8999 or visit lavote.gov

Contact any newspaper; the newspaper will file your DBA statement and publish your new business name

Step 3: Obtain a State Board of Equalization (SBOE) Resale Permit, If Required

Required for “selling or acquiring any tangible items for repair or use in the business”

Contact the SBOE to file the proper Sales Tax Forms and obtain Labor Standards for Employees: (661) 222-6000 or visit www.boe.ca.gov)

The permit must show the City of San Fernando business address

Step 4: Obtain a Federal Tax Identification Number

Contact the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for your employer identification number. They also provide seminars for new businesses. For additional information and required forms, visit www.irs.gov

Step 5: Obtain a Business License

Contact the City of San Fernando Business Support Center to obtain a Business License and determine the fee amount. The fee depends on the location and type of business: (818) 898-1211 or http://sanfernando.hdlgov.com

  • A $22 processing fee is charged to all new and renewing accounts 

 

Depending on your type of business, you may be required to provide any of the following documents: 

  • County Health Permit
  • Alcoholic Beverage Control Permit
  • State Contractor’s License
  • Establishment and Cosmetology License
  • Bureau of Automotive Repair License 

 

You will need the following information to complete the Business License Application:

  • Business Name and Address
  • Business Telephone Number
  • Description of the Business
  • Property Owner’s Information
  • Social Security Number
  • Federal Tax ID Number
  • Driver’s License
  • Articles of Incorporation, if applicable
  • Alarm Company Information

Step 6: Obtain an Alarm Permit for the Business

You are required to obtain an alarm permit if you have an active alarm system at the place of business

Contact the Finance Department for the application, requirements and more information: (818) 898-1245

The fee is $25 each fiscal year (July through June)

Step 7: Sign Up for Water, Sewer, and Refuse Services

A deposit is required for all new applicants

Contact the Utility Billing Division for additional information: (818) 898-1213

Important Contact Information When Establishing a Business or Expanding your Existing Business

SELLER’S PERMIT State Board of Equalization
505 N. Brand Blvd., Suite 700, Glendale, CA 91203
(818) 543-4900 | www.boe.ca.gov 

 


25360 Magic Mountain Parkway, Suite 330, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
(661) 222-6000 | www.boe.ca.gov

FEDERAL TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Internal Revenue Service
6230Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys, CA
(800) 829-3676 | www.irs.gov
GARMENT INSPECTION Los Angeles Department of Health Service
2525 Corporate Place, Monterey Park, CA 91754
(213) 881-4029
SMOG CHECK Bureau of Automotive Repair (State Department)
27202 Turnberry Lane, Suite 250, Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 702-6600 | www.autorepair.ca.gov
FIXED LOCATIONS AND PUSH CARTS Los Angeles County Health Department
6851 Lennox Avenue, Suite 305, Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 902-4460 | www.lapublichealth.org
VEHICLE INSPECTION PROGRAM – CATERING TRUCKS Los Angeles County Health Department
5050 Commerce Drive, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
(626) 430-5500
FICTITIOUS NAME FILING San Fernando Sun Newspaper Or Any Newspaper
601 S. Brand Blvd., Suite 202, San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 365-3111
COPY OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Secretary of State – Los Angeles Regional Office
(213) 897-3062 | www.ss.ca.gov
ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE & COSMETOLOGY/BARBER LICENSE California Board of Barbering & Cosmetology
(916) 574-7570 | www.barbercosmo.ca.gov
CONTACT INFORMATION

CITY HALL | Finance Department
(818) 898-1212 | Finance@sfcity.org | http://sanfernando.hdlgov.com

REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS

Monday through Thursday | 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Friday | 8 am to 5 pm

BUSINESS LICENSE - SWAP MEET VENDOR

All interested Swap Meet vendors must apply, in-person, at City Hall.
 

The following documents must be presented:

  • State Board of Equalization Seller’s Permit with name and swap meet address
  • Valid California Driver’s License
  • Social Security Card
     

The following fees apply for first time vendors:

  • Vendor Occupancy Permit: $26.45
  • Business License: $79.00
     

To renew the business license, each Swap Meet vendor must apply, in-person at City Hall, bring all the documents listed above and report the gross receipts for the preceding year.

The fee for the renewal license will be based on the gross receipts reported as follows:

  • $50.00 from $0.00 to $25,000.00 of Gross Receipts
  • $1.20 per $1,000.00 in excess of $25,000.00 (up to $1,000,000.00)
  • $0.60 per $1,000.00 in excess of $1,000,000.00

Additional Fees, include:

  • $25.00 Processing Fee
  • $4.00 State Fee

CONTACT INFORMATION

Sandra Soto, Senior Account Clerk
(818) 898-1245 | SSoto@sfcity.org

REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS

Monday through Thursday | 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Friday | 8 am to 5 pm

BUILDING & PLANNING FEES

The Community Development Department oversees all Building and Planning activity; however, all fees are paid at the Finance Counter. 
 

CLICK HERE to be redirected to the Community Development page

CONTACT INFORMATION

CITY HALL | Finance Department
(818) 898-1212 | Finance@sfcity.org

REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS

Monday through Thursday | 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Friday | 8 am to 5 pm

PHOTOGRAPHY & FILM PRODUCTION PERMIT FEES

As of June 2022, FilmLA oversees processing of all Photography and Film Production Permits.
 

CLICK HERE to be redirected to the FilmLA website

CONTACT INFORMATION

CITY HALL | Finance Department
(818) 898-1212 | Finance@sfcity.org

REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS

Monday through Thursday | 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Friday | 8 am to 5 pm

MINIMUM WAGE IN THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO

The City of San Fernando is on the State of California Wage Schedule. Below please find a link to the State of California’s website with all relevant information. 
 

Click here to be directed to the State of California Department of Industrial Relations webpage

CONTACT INFORMATION

CITY HALL | Finance Department
(818) 898-1212 | Finance@sfcity.org

REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS

Monday through Thursday | 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Friday | 8 am to 5 pm

DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS

The Finance Department’s primary functions include: accounting, budgeting, business licensing, cashiering, short/long-term financial planning and reporting, technology networking services, payroll services, purchasing, vendor payments, utility billing, and providing support to internal departments.
CONTACT INFORMATION

CITY HALL | Finance Department
(818) 898-1212 | Finance@sfcity.org

REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS

Monday through Thursday | 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Friday | 8 am to 5 pm

TREASURER

The City Treasurer manages the City’s banking and cash investments and is responsible for the receipt and disbursement of all City funds, and manages the City’s investment portfolio. She recommends an annual cash and investment policy to the City Council and prepares monthly reports on investments.
CONTACT INFORMATION

Erica D. Melton, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
(818) 898-1212 | EMelton@sfcity.org 

REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS

Monday through Thursday | 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Friday | 8 am to 5 pm

INVESTMENTS & POLICY

The City has an investment policy that is annually reviewed and approved by the City Council. The policy provides a framework for the responsible investment and oversight of all City funds.

The City Treasurer is responsible for managing the City’s investment portfolio in accordance with Federal and State laws as well as the investment policy. The City strives to maintain an appropriate level of investment of all funds through daily and projected cash flow determinations. Idle cash management and investment transactions are the responsibility of the City Treasurer in consultation with the Finance Director.

The basic premise underlying the City’s investment philosophy is, and will continue to be, to ensure that money is always safe and available when needed.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Erica D. Melton, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
(818) 898-1212 | EMelton@sfcity.org 

REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS

Monday through Thursday | 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Friday | 8 am to 5 pm

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

The City’s accounts payable function handles the payment of invoices to all City vendors. Our goal is to ensure that all vendors are paid promptly and accurately. 

To receive payment from the City of San Fernando for goods and services, you must:

  • Have a Business License and W-9 Form on file with the City.
  • Remit an original invoice (not a statement) to the Accounts Payable Division at the address below with the purchase order number, correct pricing, description of product or service, and period covered.
  • City payment terms are net 30 days provided that all required approvals are received. Checks are released and mailed USPS first class on the first and third Wednesday of each month unless other arrangements are made. 

If for some reason a City-issued check is lost, a duplicate check may be issued by having a notarized affidavit filed with the City.

CONTACT INFORMATION

CITY HALL | Finance Department
(818) 898-1212 | Finance@sfcity.org

REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS

Monday through Thursday | 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Friday | 8 am to 5 pm

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION

The Information Technology Division consists of two major areas of focus: IT Operations & Security and Helpdesk Services which are managed by the City’s IT Systems Administrator. A heavy focus on communication both internally and externally serves as the backbone to providing effective services and implementing appropriate technologies. Our helpdesk services are the face of the division and receive direct feedback from users. This feedback is critical in determining if services are running correctly and assessing future needs. IT Operations are critical to the delivery of any modern business service and must be appropriately planned, implemented, and managed to be effective.
 

Some of our IT Services include:

  • Cybersecurity
  • IT Project Management
  • Technology Procurement & Contract Management
  • Policy & Governance
  • Hardware and Software Maintenance and Management
  • Technology Adoption and Training 

The Information Technology Division strives to create a resilient and modern technology infrastructure capable of delivering City services effectively to constituents, internal staff, and external stakeholders. The City’s IT Staff strives to deliver customer-friendly support that facilitates both the adoption and consumption of technology services. Information Technology services are provided through a  competitively procured professional services contract with an IT Managed Services Provider.

CONTACT INFORMATION

CITY HALL | Finance Department | IT Division
Art Ziyalov, IT Systems Administrator
(818) 898-1207 | AZiyalov@sfcity.org

REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS

Monday through Thursday | 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Friday | 8 am to 5 pm

CYBERSECURITY

Cybersecurity is a major focus area of the City’s Information Technology Division. This section has been established for helping our community with enhancing their knowledge in various Cybersecurity-related topics. We work together to make San Fernando a safe Cyber community. 

The links in this section may redirect you to other websites that are not managed by the City of San Fernando. The City of San Fernando is not responsible for the content published on external websites.

Cybersecurity for your Family

Basic Cyber Safety

 

Cyber Safety Tips

 

Parents

 

Cyberbullying

 

Children and Teens

 

Seniors

 

Education & Career

 

Privacy

 

Cyber Safety for Events and Travel

Cybersecurity for Small and Medium Businesses (SMB)

General Resources

 

Tech Tips

 

Alerts and Bulletins

 

Cybersecurity Awareness Resources

 

Customer Privacy

 

Report an Incident

 

Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (TCS), & SCADA Resources

 

Resources for Local Governments

Resources to Report Cyber Crimes

Report Phishing Scams

 

Reporting Fraud and Scams

 

Reporting Mail and Postal Fraud

 

Reporting Cyber Crime (If you or someone else is in immediate danger, please call 911 or your local police department)

 

Identity Theft

 

Report Ransomeware

 

File a Consumer Complaint

 

Report Protected Health Information Violation

 

Report a Cyber Incident

 

Report Child Predators and Child Pornography

 

Cyber Stalking

CONTACT INFORMATION

CITY HALL | Finance Department | IT Division
(818) 898-1207

REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS

Monday through Thursday | 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Friday | 8 am to 5 pm

SB 272 - CATALOG OF ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS

The City of San Fernando utilizes the following enterprise software systems:
 

SYSTEM VENDOR & PRODUCT SYSTEM PURPOSE TYPE OF DATA PRIMARY DEPARTMENT DATA IS COLLECTED SYSTEM IS UPDATED
Tyler Technologies:

Eden

Manage Accounting, Payroll, Human Resources, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, and Utility Billing functions Accounting Entries, Employee Information, Vendor Information, and Customer Information Finance Daily Monthly
Progressive:

Cashier Central

Cashiering System Daily Cash Receipts Finance Daily Monthly
TimeClocks Plus:

TimeClocks Plus

Employee Timekeeping and Time Management Employee Time Finance Daily Monthly
Assetworks:

Asset Max

Inventory Management Vehicle Part Inventory Public Works Daily Monthly
Tri-Tech:

RMS/CAD/Mobile

Records Management, Dispatch Management, In-car Patrol Information Management Crime Data/ Records/ 911 Call Data Police Daily Monthly
ELMS:

AIMS

Code Enforcement & Permit Tracking Zoning and Building Data Community Development Daily Monthly

This information is being posted in accordance with the Public Records Act, Government Code Section 6270.5.

CONTACT INFORMATION

CITY HALL | Finance Department | IT Division
(818) 898-1207 | ITServiceDesk@sfcity.org

REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS

Monday through Thursday | 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Friday | 8 am to 5 pm

WEBSITE POLICY

The following explains the City of San Fernando’s (“City”) policy regarding information provided to the public by, and through, the City’s official website, including external links, and information the public may supply to the City when visiting the City’s official website.
 

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the City’s official website is to provide information about the operation of the City, clarify the functions of various City departments and services and provide guidance to members of the public who may desire or require City services. Information on the website is intended in every respect to be informational in nature. The City’s official website is a non-public forum and is not intended to directly or indirectly create a public forum or limited public forum, or to in any way invite discussion, discourse or dialogue.

GENERAL DISCLAIMER:

In preparation of the City’s official website, every effort has been made to offer the most current, correct and clearly expressed information possible. However, inadvertent errors, omissions or inaccuracies may occur. Therefore, the City, without limitation, disclaims the following: responsibility for typographical errors, interrupted or slow services, computer viruses or other harmful components affecting operation of hardware or software, and other defects that may be found on the City’s official website.

Moreover, the information, services, and data included on the City’s official website have been compiled by staff from a variety of sources and are subject to change without notice. The information, services and data are provided on an “as-is” basis. The City makes no warranties or representations whatsoever regarding the quality, content, completeness, or adequacy of such information, service and data and expressly disclaims all representations and warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to such information, services and data, including without limitation, the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, non-infringement, and implied warranties arising from course of dealing or course of performance.

Lastly, the City is not responsible for any special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages that may arise from the use, or the inability to use, the City’s official website and/or the materials contained on the City’s official website, whether the materials are provided by the City or by a third party.

DISCLAIMER OF ENDORSEMENT:

References on the City’s official website to any specific commercial product, process, or service, by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not constitute or imply City endorsement, recommendation, promotion, or favoring by the City.

Moreover, consistent with this website policy, the City may establish links to pages outside the City’s official website (“external links”). The presence of these external links should not be construed as an endorsement, recommendation, promotion or favoring by the City of these sites or their content.

EXTERNAL LINKS:

The City may, from time to time, establish external links to other Web resources. The City’s sole purpose in establishing these external links is to provide information of a factual nature to visitors of the City’s official website. The City continues to maintain its official website as a non-public forum, does not intend to directly or indirectly create a public forum or limited public forum, and does not intend to invite public discourse, discussion or dialogue by establishing said external links, regardless of the nature of the external link.

To avoid any perception that the City endorses or provides favorable treatment to any private person or business enterprise, no corporate or commercial logos or direct links to vendor sites will be allowed on the City’s official website. Consistent with this policy, only links to the following will be permitted by the City:

  • Chamber of Commerce, or Visitor’s Bureau;
  • Other governmental agencies;
  • Hospitals;
  • Museums, libraries, historical organizations and similar kinds of established, bona fide organizations that provide cultural resources to residents and visitors of the City;
  • Public and private, bona fide educational institutions as defined in the Education Code, located within Los Angeles County;
  • Entities and organizations whose primary purpose is to provide the location, telephone and/or description of City hotels, restaurants, tourist attractions and similar kinds of activities; and
  • Webpages that contain the live-streaming of City meetings that are open to the public, or contain recorded versions of the same, but excluding homepages for such entities and organizations providing and/or sponsoring these webpages.

Entities and organizations wishing to establish external links on the City’s official website must seek prior approval. The City reserves the right to deny an external link application as to any entity or organization that, upon complete review of the application, (1) does not meet the criteria set forth in this policy, (2) fails to provide all required information in the application, and/or (3) fails to provide truthful information in the application. Moreover, City reserves the right to remove an external link if the nature of the entity or organization to which the link relates no longer complies with this policy. This policy may be revised without prior written notice when to do so will be in the best interests of the City.

SECURITY:

Every reasonable effort will be made to maintain the privacy of information provided to the City through its official website. Unless information provided to the City through the City’s official website is disclosable or required to be disclosed pursuant to federal, State or other legal authority, such information will not be disseminated to third parties.

Use of the City’s official website shall be construed as acceptance of these website policies.

CONTACT INFORMATION

CITY HALL | Finance Department
(818) 898-1212 | Finance@sfcity.org

REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS

Monday through Thursday | 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Friday | 8 am to 5 pm

PAYROLL

The Finance Department oversees employee time reports, paycheck processing, tax withholding, pension reporting and assists units in adhering to policies and procedures consistent with all Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) provisions, State and Federal laws and pay practices negotiated with unions representing various bargaining units.
CONTACT INFORMATION

Adriana Alaniz, Payroll Technician
(818) 898-1216 | AAlaniz@sfcity.org

REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS

Monday through Thursday | 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Friday | 8 am to 5 pm

PURCHASING

The City of San Fernando strives to acquire all goods and services in the right quality and quantity, on a timely basis, as efficiently as possible, and at the lowest overall cost. To achieve this objective, the City’s goal is to encourage competition amongst its vendors, fairness in providing access to city business by vendors, and integrity by City staff when dealing with the purchasing process.

The City has both formal and informal procurement procedures.

  • The formal contract procedure (sealed bid) process is to be used when the estimated value of needed equipment, materials, supplies or maintenance service contract is $25,000.00 or greater. See Municipal Section Code 21A.14
  • The informal contract procedure process is to be used when the estimated value of needed equipment, materials, supplies or maintenance service contract is less than $25,000.00. See Municipal Section code 21A.15 for details and exceptions.
  • RFP’s & Current Bid Opportunities The purchasing website lists upcoming and current bids for contracts in excess of $25,000. The city makes so many purchases less than $25,000 that the best way to find out about these purchases is to remain in contact with the various user departments. 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Sandra Franco-Rivas, Senior Account Clerk
(818) 898-7345 | SRivas@sfcity.org 

REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS

Monday through Thursday | 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Friday | 8 am to 5 pm

SUCCESSOR AGENCY

The Finance Department provides all finance administration services for the Successor Agency to the San Fernando Redevelopment Agency as well as staff support for the Oversight Board to the San Fernando Redevelopment Agency.

CLICK HERE to be redirected to the Successor Agency page

CONTACT INFORMATION

CITY HALL | Finance Department
(818) 898-1212 | Finance@sfcity.org

REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS

Monday through Thursday | 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Friday | 8 am to 5 pm

FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS

The Finance Department is the custodian of the City’s financial data and holds primary responsibility for internal and external financial reporting. The City has received various awards for excellence in financial reporting and budgeting by national and state professional finance officer organizations. A number of useful documents can be accessed below, including the annual City Budget, audited financial statements, and special reports and presentations.

Proposed City Budget

Budget Presentations

After declaring a fiscal emergency in June 2013, 60% of San Fernando voters approved an additional 0.5% local Sales Tax (Measure A), resulting in a 10% total Sales Tax in San Fernando.  Consequently, the City currently receives 1.5% of the 10% Transaction Tax.  To put this into perspective, for every $1.00 in Sales Tax paid in San Fernando, the City receives 15 cents and state/County agencies receive the remaining 85 cents. 
 

Click Here to be redirected to the Measure A page for more information, annual reports, presentations and how you can serve on the Measure A Community Advisory Committee. 

CONTACT INFORMATION

CITY HALL | Finance Department
(818) 898-1212 | Finance@sfcity.org

REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS

Monday through Thursday | 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Friday | 8 am to 5 pm

CONTACT US

CITY HALL | Finance Department
117 Macneil Street, San Fernando, CA 91340
Erica D. Melton, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
(818) 898-1212 | Finance@sfcity.org

Monday through Thursday | 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Friday | 8 am to 5 pm

ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION

NAME TITLE PHONE EMAIL
Erica D. Melton Director of Finance/City Treasurer (818) 898-7307 EMelton@sfcity.org
Sonia Gomez-Garcia Senior Accountant (818) 898-1215 SGarcia@sfcity.org
Eulalio G. Macias Accounting Assistant (818) 898-1212 GMacias@sfcity.org

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE & PURCHASING DIVISION

NAME TITLE PHONE EMAIL
Sandra Franco-Rivas Accounting Technician (818) 898-7345 SFranco@sfcity.org

BUSINESS LICENSE & WATER SERVICE DIVISION

NAME TITLE PHONE EMAIL
Sandra Soto Accounting Technician (818) 898-1245 SSoto@sfcity.org

PAYROLL DIVISION

NAME TITLE PHONE EMAIL
Adriana Alaniz Payroll Technician (818) 898-1216 AAlaniz@sfcity.org

TREASURER DIVISION

NAME TITLE PHONE EMAIL
Luz Cruz Treasury Assistant (818) 898-1208 LCruz@sfcity.org

COMPUTER & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION

NAME TITLE PHONE EMAIL
Valeo Networks Consultant CS@valeonetworks.com

CITY EMPLOYEE DIRECTORY

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