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Council accepts donated plaque honoring long-serving Las Palmas park directors
Summary
Council authorized installation of a donated plaque recognizing Julian Leon and Jess Margarito for decades of service at Las Palmas Park and approved a public dedication coordinated by the donors and city staff.
The San Fernando City Council accepted a donor-funded commemorative plaque for Las Palmas Park honoring former park directors Julian Leon and Jess Margarito and authorized staff to install the plaque and coordinate a dedication event.
Representatives of the Las Palmas neighborhood committee described a successful March fundraising pancake breakfast and requested a community dedication. Parks staff confirmed the plaque will be funded entirely by the donors and presented a sample inscription and placement options.
Councilmember Victoria Garcia disclosed she attended the fundraiser. Councilmember Joe Fajardo asked that any acceptance include the understanding that future park redesigns or relocations could affect plaque placement. The council approved acceptance and installation and asked staff and the donors to coordinate an unveiling ceremony; the council also suggested a QR code next to the plaque for historical context.
The motion passed unanimously.
