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Members of the public called for greater local clarity about how federal enforcement is being carried out and how residents should verify the identity of federal agents. Council members asked for answers to practical questions raised by residents: whether federal agents must produce identification in the field, whether detained persons are guaranteed phone calls and how the city should respond to reports of impersonation or alleged “bounty hunter” activity.

Council directed staff to compile council and community questions and to email that list to federal representatives, including the offices of the city's congressional member, and to request a briefing. Mayor Mary Mendoza and Council member Victoria Garcia said they would pursue a meeting with the congresswoman’s office; the council also asked staff to seek responses from federal agencies and report back promptly. The council agreed that any factual guidance provided by federal offices should be shared with the public and that the mayor could issue statements or a press notice if timely information was available.

San Fernando police officials said they are monitoring reports and have limited authority over federal operations, but emphasized they will respond to local public-safety complaints and to verify suspicious activity at residents’ requests. Council members also asked staff to prepare public communication guidance for residents about how to report incidents safely and where to seek help.

Council asked staff to collect questions from members and the public within a short timeframe and to pursue meetings and written responses; staff indicated they would attempt to obtain answers before the council’s next meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Special City Council Meeting (6/30/2025)","oneSentenceSummary","Council members asked staff to contact federal representatives and to collect questions for federal agencies about recent immigration enforcement actions; mayor signaled intent to notify residents and the council agreed to request a meeting with the congresswoman.","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},6181599,"Nonprofit asks San Fernando for emergency food-distribution support; council asks staff to coordinate",10775,1714000,12489000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5112285-f9837653a42903310c5f53a54b5099f8&start=1714&end=12489","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5112285-f9837653a42903310c5f53a54b5099f8/thumbnail_1714000.jpg","/articles/6181599/California/Nonprofit-asks-San-Fernando-for-emergency-food-distribution-support-council-asks-staff-to-coordinate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6181599-6f1740da4ce0b2d1aad590459030f2de/orig.mp4?Expires=1770879719&Signature=aNfg6vLDOiSupda2uaNb238tw5LoPs4JTtd0id5Z5aihsxRYnMSziOP26gfgCEoGPNcxHUWVbdBr2cSOch8Tpy-EcIn18imZ6rlAu-HvtrM6U2N91gtbddgnUbSNOTstIpPzqL4jQFF6yg28fnsj8QRBMUrRM-VkpqGC1rGqsjgkPmuYUBric7pm~PMq1H-gjeZZ4hPNp83yQ8LtwJwLSeGdNc07ltxDHOz1aJI5ONSW5YGrenwjrG2I5brdboaecnevFN-cinMIR8a44hyyJoWgxBbeZMoa~~Agrshj6ktPdSxuylnbyouhDrXvv6TZ7N5Kjg-g2HCZjxU6N3lX7g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Ignite the Light of Hope, a local nonprofit, told the San Fernando City Council on June 30 that demand for emergency food deliveries has risen since recent immigration enforcement actions in the region.

Multiple representatives of Ignite the Light of Hope described door-to-door food deliveries they have been operating for the past three weeks, and asked the council for financial and logistical support — including vehicle or truck rental reimbursement, gasoline and supply funding, and help finding a secure facility for distribution. Speakers said the nonprofit is serving thousands of people monthly and is seeing new requests from families who fear leaving their homes.

Several council members and staff said the city can help by promoting existing food distributions, compiling resource lists and partnering with nonprofits; the council did not commit a specific cash allocation at the meeting. Instead, council asked staff to reach out to community organizations that provide emergency food, compile a list of distribution sites and publish that information. Council members also agreed to consider re-establishing a short-term ad hoc working group to coordinate food-insecurity responses and to review potential funding or facility needs at a later meeting.

Speakers at the council meeting included Ignite volunteers who described home deliveries for seniors and families, and specific client examples to underline rising need. The council asked staff to identify both no-cost partnership options and any limited city support that could be provided promptly. If staff identifies a need for municipal funding or facilities, they were directed to return with options and estimated costs for council consideration at a future meeting.

","Ignite the Light of Hope asked the council to support emergency food deliveries for residents who are avoiding grocery shopping because of recent immigration enforcement actions; council asked staff to compile and promote a list of existing food distribution resources and agreed to consider an ad hoc group.",{"_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},6181604,"San Fernando adopts conservative FY 2025–26 budget, approves $500,000 for retiree health trust",9477,2493000,11970000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5112285-f9837653a42903310c5f53a54b5099f8&start=2493&end=11970","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5112285-f9837653a42903310c5f53a54b5099f8/thumbnail_2493000.jpg","/articles/6181604/California/San-Fernando-adopts-conservative-FY-202526-budget-approves-500000-for-retiree-health-trust","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6181604-f1fd6fc99b7ffaaa1c107728a6f6af54/orig.mp4?Expires=1770879718&Signature=DbelcTcxVWn3eqeSRJ-xAnY9UCPg8LV8jAbUAB0xJyiA-BXo8eG~hIawfJLbUp4P13y4aUAuUJ6O9Vn~rw7dbeF9myie~kPQgCWaASav0VItPBKjQkrcoje5X4q3CJ2H2vOGVmKGV~LNsA~VtOTL7x1oFKG2e8ph~6kwy0XAHEuWZZpOElnNYMjQFzmdKsHr9Nl~6WeazbbhtlAjnKHTMUYr~5W1lpR089eGGY~mFazkwbV~Ru1WkTTyKPGbmQ1wsiCWAlbQSF2fN30Fp11KluLhiwCh6unFsxIbqHGDxoGh~SXDP9gWEE1fg15jfugeFkNEboD3RA9qOIbRTXiKrA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Fernando City Council on June 30 adopted a $28.6 million fiscal year 2025–26 budget and passed a companion resolution appropriating $500,000 from general fund reserves to the city’s Section 115 trust for retiree health (OPEB) obligations.

City staff presented the budget as conservative in light of uncertain revenue projections over the next 12 to 18 months, and the council approved a mix of one-time and ongoing enhancements while limiting revenue assumptions. The adopted package keeps baseline revenues essentially flat and prioritizes operational stability, staff said.

Erica Melton, director of administrative services, told the council the proposed budget anticipates flat primary revenues and budgets expenditures of about $28.6 million. Melton said the city manager’s recommended enhancements total $266,670, split between ongoing personnel and technology items and $57,860 in one-time items. The proposal also included a recommendation to appropriate $500,000 from reserves to the Section 115 trust to begin addressing an unfunded retiree health liability staff estimated at roughly $40 million.

The council discussed a long-running concern about the unfunded retiree health obligation. Council member Joe Fajardo repeatedly pressed for clarity on the long-term cost and whether the city should set aside more than $500,000 annually; staff said $500,000 was the council’s prior commitment and that bringing the amount to $1 million annually would be a stronger long-term strategy but may not be feasible under current revenue assumptions. Staff said the $500,000 appropriation would be placed in the Section 115 trust and restricted for retiree medical benefits.

During an itemized review the council approved several manager-recommended enhancements (including software and modest personnel reclassifications), and approved a number of council-proposed items such as event funding and public-safety overtime. Council members also agreed to defer final decisions on two staffing items — a public-safety sergeant upgrade and one full-time parks position — for midyear review before any hiring is authorized.

Final action on the budget included two formal resolutions: one adopting the FY 2025–26 budget subject to any subsequent council amendments, and a second appropriating $500,000 from general fund reserves to the city’s Section 115 trust for retiree health benefits. Both resolutions were adopted by roll call vote.

The council’s budget vote included multiple smaller line-item votes on the manager and council enhancements during the meeting; staff will publish the final adopted budget document with line-item details and the council’s midyear review schedule. The council also directed staff to provide quarterly budget updates going forward so members can assess revenues and make adjustments if needed.

The budget resolutions take effect immediately as provided in the council action. The council scheduled midyear budget review and directed staff to bring additional retiree-health planning material, including updated projections and the city’s investment adviser, to a future meeting for a deeper discussion.

","The San Fernando City Council adopted a fiscally conservative FY2025–26 budget on June 30 and approved a $500,000 appropriation to the city’s Section 115 trust to pre-fund retiree health benefits. Council also approved a slate of smaller personnel and program enhancements while deferring two positions for further review.","actionData","errors"]

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San Fernando council seeks federal answers after residents report immigration-enforcement fears

Nonprofit asks San Fernando for emergency food-distribution support; council asks staff to coordinate

San Fernando adopts conservative FY 2025–26 budget, approves $500,000 for retiree health trust