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San Fernando staff: municipal ID program feasible but costly; council declines to pursue now
Summary
Staff told council that a municipal identification program would require significant start‑up and operating costs (estimated $400,000–$500,000 for first two years) and dedicated staff; council favored awaiting planned state ID expansions and did not direct immediate program adoption.
City staff presented a feasibility analysis for a municipal identification card program and recommended council direction after outlining substantial start‑up costs and operational needs.
Staff presentation: Will Pettenar reviewed national and California precedents and said implementing a municipal ID in San Fernando would require dedicated…
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