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Council asks staff to return with MOU and cost estimate to repair Cesar Chavez memorial
Summary
Councilmembers asked staff to bring back the Pueblo y Salud MOU, past reports and cost estimates to replace stolen plaques and repair tiles at the Cesar Chavez memorial; council discussed fundraising options and whether repairs should be funded through the city budget.
San Fernando councilmembers asked staff on March 17 to return with the memorandum of understanding (MOU) and historical staff reports related to the Cesar Chavez memorial and to include cost estimates for repairing missing plaques and damaged tiles.
Councilmember Patty Lopez raised the item, saying she had tracked the memorial’s upkeep and wanted clarity about roles and responsibilities. Staff told the council the existing MOU with Pueblo y Salud allows the nonprofit to conduct educational programming and fundraising for the memorial but does not obligate a fixed number of events or specify a funding schedule. Staff said the current MOU had been extended and that Pueblo y Salud had expressed interest in fundraising for repairs.
Councilmembers asked staff to provide a packet that includes: the current MOU, recent maintenance records, a list of stolen or missing plaques and tiles, rough replacement and repair cost estimates, and recommended updates to the MOU if council wishes to formalize maintenance responsibilities or set performance expectations. Councilmembers also discussed whether the parks commission should be asked to advise on repair options and whether funding should come from the city budget or be raised by the nonprofit.
Ending: Staff will return to council with the MOU, cost estimates for plaque and tile replacement, and any recommended MOU changes; councilmembers signaled support for exploring Pueblo y Salud fundraising combined with city assistance if needed.
