At their February 19, 2019 regular meeting, the San Fernando City Council appointed Interim City Manager Nick Kimball to be the next City Manager for the City of San Fernando.

Mr. Kimball has worked in various aspects of municipal government for more than 15 years, including risk management, redevelopment and tax increment financing, procurement, accounting, budget development, and city management. He has served as the Director of Finance since July 2014 and also as the Interim City Manager from January 2017 through September 2017.

Nick received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA and Master of Public Policy Degree from the University of Southern California, in Los Angeles. In addition to San Fernando, Nick has worked for the cities of Culver City and West Hollywood.

"I'm honored to have been selected by the City Council and to serve San Fernando, a great community with an excellent, knowledgeable staff. My goal is to ensure the daily business of the City continues to run smoothly while implementing the City Council's policy initiatives," said Mr. Kimball.

Nick assumed his new position on February 20, 2019.

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The City is very excited to announce that Cynthia Alba is an "official" San Fernando Team Member!  Over the previous five months, Cynthia had been an unpaid intern in the City Clerk Department assisting with numerous duties including Public Records Requests, Fair Political Practices Commission forms, and City Council and Education Commission meetings.

Cynthia is a 10-year resident of San Fernando and holds two degrees from California State University Channel Islands, in Political Science and Communication with an emphasis in Business and Nonprofit.  She has applied to University of Southern California to pursue a Master's in Public Administration and hopes to begin her classes in the fall.  Please join us in welcoming Cynthia!

The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) is seeking to identify interested, non-partisan Community Based Organizations to facilitate community meetings for the VCPP. The purpose of these meetings is to engage the public in the selection of potential vote centers as well as raise awareness of the County's Voting Solutions for All People (VSAP) Project.

The RR/CC is looking for organizations that have experience conducting large-scale outreach efforts, facilitating community meetings, and working with local communities or stakeholder groups. The RR/CC will provide a stipend of up to $2,000 per meeting to cover meeting expenses.  All organizations are invited to apply.  For a detailed description of the expectations of selected partners, please Click Here or you may contact the City Clerk Department at [email protected] if you have questions.

On January 22, 2019, the City participated in a one-day, citywide homeless count as part of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority's (LAHSA) 2019 Count. The overall event took place County-wide between January 22 to 24, 2019, to document the number of individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County.

LAHSA is the lead agency of the Los Angeles Continuum of Care ("LA CoC"). The LA CoC includes 85 cities and the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, excluding only the cities of Glendale, Long Beach and Pasadena, as each of those three cities operate their own independent continuums. In 2018, the Count tallied 52,765 people experiencing homelessness within the LA CoC area representing a four-percent decrease from 2017.

The City has participated since 2013 in the Count, which is the largest homeless census in the nation. With the help of volunteers, community partners, and local government agencies, this event helps shine a light on homelessness in the region, generates valuable data to support programs, and provides a pathway for community involvement in the effort to address homelessness. This year, 19 volunteers participated in the local Count including Rosa Guzman as a lead volunteer coordinator from City staff. 

The Count consists of four components: a street count, a demographic survey, a shelter count, and a youth count. Community participants undertake a process to count homeless persons residing in shelters or living on the street, in parks, automobiles or other places not meant for human habitation. The Count produces a Housing Inventory Chart, which enumerates the number of shelters, bends, and units dedicated to housing homeless persons.

Volunteers: LA County Housing Staff, City Staff, and Community Members

San Fernando Results from Greater Los Angeles Home Street Count: 2013 to 2019:   From 2013 until last year, the Count results indicated a growing number of individuals experiencing homelessness in San Fernando, a 265-percent increase during that period. Preliminarily, the final homeless count in 2019 documented 32 homeless individuals. This matches the result from 2018, indicating no increase from last year. Chart 1 below describes the counts in San Fernando since the City started participating in 2013. 

Table 1 below breaks down the historic count results in San Fernando by category. Note that a categorical breakdown for 2013 was not available and that no count was held in 2014.

On February 9, 2019, a group of approximately 30 San Fernando residents, business owners, City Councilmembers, City Commissioners, Metropolitan Transportation Authority ("Metro") and City staff participated in the Walk Audit for First/Last Mile planning for Metro's East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor Project. When the project opens in 2027-2028, the new light-rail project will extend north from the Van Nuys Metro Orange Line station to the Sylmar/San Fernando Metrolink Station, a total of 9.2 miles.

Participants split up into small teams to walk the nearby vicinity of the street-level light-rail station that will be located within San Fernando at Maclay Avenue, between First Street and Truman Street. The purpose of the Walk Audit was to spot barriers and opportunities to help improve the experience of pedestrians and bicyclists accessing the new station.

Existing conditions for Metro transit rider on Maclay Avenue

Barriers to look for during the Walk Audit

Participants giving feedback on their Walk Audit findings

On November 19, 2018, the City Council approved the formation of a Measure "A" Community Advisory Committee to review the Annual Measure "A" Report and provide general recommended budget priorities for the use of Measure "A" funds during the annual budget process. 

The committee will be made up of two residents, up to two business owners, up to two labor representatives, and one at large member.  The Committee is expected to meet at least twice per year. Anyone interested in serving the community on the Measure "A" Community Advisory Committee is encouraged to apply.  Applications can be found on the City website ( http://ci.san-fernando.ca.us/commissions-boards/).

Have you thought about a career where you can be involved in serving the community and helping others? Applications are currently being accepted for Police Officer, Reserve Police Officer, Junior Cadet (part-time), Day Camp Counselor (part-time),  Recreation Leader I and II (part-time), Criminology Intern, Finance Intern, and Planning Intern.  Filing for all the positions vary, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Data below provides a summary of work orders submitted to the Public Works Department. 

CATEGORY	OPEN	CLOSED	TOTAL
Curb/Gutter	12	11	23
Doors/ Windows	1	9	10
Fixtures/ Furnishings/ Equipment	3	54	57
Fire Hydrants	0	4	4
Gates/ Fencing	0	4	4
HVAC	4	10	14
Landscaping	4	50	54
Lighting/ Electrical	7	48	55
Paint/ Finishes	0	1	1
Parking Lots/ Stalls	0	4	4
Parking Meters	0	5	5
Plumbing	1	40	41
Refuse	34	187	221
Security Systems	0	2	2
Sewer	3	3	6
Sidewalk/ Ramp	22	8	30
Signage	0	3	3
Storm Drain	2	0	2
Street Light	2	7	9
Streets	16	200	216
Streetscape	4	11	15
Supplies/ Services	4	23	27
Traffic Signal	2	19	21
Traffic/ Street Signage	8	21	29
Trees	114	99	213
Water Service Requests	3	39	42
TOTALS	246	862	1,108

Data below provides a summary of pothole repairs conducted by the Public Works Department. 

MONTH	NUMBER OF POTHOLES
JULY	81
AUGUST	19
SEPTEMBER	59
OCTOBER	166
NOVEMBER	685
DECEMBER	150
JANUARY	746
YTD TOTAL	1,133

DATE FILLED	ADDRESS	STREET	CROSS STREET	NUMBER OF POTHOLES
01/08/19		Kalisher	O'Melveny	3
01/08/19		San Fernando	N Workman	1
01/08/19		O'Melveny	Kalisher	2
01/08/19	762	Kalisher	O'Melveny	1
01/08/19	750	Kalisher	Woodworth	2
01/08/19	712	Kalisher	Woodworth	1
01/08/19	1530	First	N Huntington	2
01/08/19	113	N Huntington	First	5
01/08/19	1439	Hollister	S Huntington	3
01/08/19		Workman	Celis	1
01/08/19	555	First	Park	1
01/09/19		SF Mission	O'Melveny	1
01/09/19	2011	Lucas	Hubbard	1
01/09/19	422	Orange Grove	Library	1
01/09/19	214	N Huntington	Second	1
01/09/19	403	N Lazard	Fourth	3
01/09/19	622	N Lazard	Fourth	2
01/09/19	50	N Maclay	RR Crossing	2
01/11/19	720	Jessie		12
01/15/19	1011	Shadow Lane		1
01/16/19	315	Hubbard		2
01/16/19		WB Hubbard	San Fernando	1
01/16/19	502	Orange Grove		4
01/17/19		Hubbard	First	3
01/23/19	2022	Chivers		2
01/23/19	2055	Glenoaks	Hubbard	8
01/23/19	2055	Glenoaks	Hubbard	6
01/23/19	2027	Glenoaks	Hubbard	7
01/23/19	2040	Glenoaks	Hubbard	7
01/23/19	2040	Glenoaks	Hubbard	4
01/23/19	2040	Glenoaks	Hubbard	6
01/23/19	1968	Glenoaks	Lazard	7
01/23/19	1968	Glenoaks	Lazard	10
01/23/19	1968	Glenoaks	Lazard	1
01/23/19	1960	Glenoaks	Lazard	2
01/23/19	1960	Glenoaks	Lazard	4
01/23/19	1900	Glenoaks	Orange Grove	12
01/23/19	1914	Glenoaks	Orange Grove	8
01/23/19	1914	Glenoaks	Orange Grove	4
01/23/19	1900	Glenoaks	Orange Grove	5
01/23/19	1900	Glenoaks	Orange Grove	1
01/23/19	1901	Glenoaks	Orange Grove	3
01/23/19	1900	Glenoaks	Orange Grove	6
01/23/19	1819	Glenoaks	Orange Grove	12
01/23/19	1805	Glenoaks	Orange Grove	6
01/23/19	1807	Glenoaks	N Huntington	6
01/23/19	1803	Glenoaks	N Huntington	5
01/23/19	1725	Glenoaks	N Huntington	6
01/23/19	462	N Meyer		8
01/23/19	508	N Meyer		6
01/23/19	515	N Meyer		2
01/23/19		Glenoaks	Hubbard to Maclay	528
01/23/19	527	N Meyer		3
01/23/19	210	Hagar		1
01/23/19		Alexander	First	1
01/23/19	700	Griswold		3

Data below provides a summary of water services conducted by the Public Works Department. 

WATER SERVICE REPAIRS	3
NEW SERVICE INSTALLATIONS	2
NEW FIRE SERVICE INSTALLATIONS	1
WATER METER REPLACEMENTS	5

• Grants for funding opportunities were submitted to both the California Arts Council and the National Endowment for Arts during the month of February 2019. 
• The esteemed Don Federico Torres from Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan visited the advanced MMAP class on February 20, 2019, at San Fernando Middle School.  Parents and students were honored to take a picture with this well respected musician. There were 25 participants in the advanced class and he smiled for every photo!

Monday Night Adult Basketball is coming to Recreation Park this Spring! Teams may register at Recreation Park beginning in February 2019 and games will run March 2019 through June 2019. Special program introductory rate of $250 per team plus officiating fees. Contact Recreation Park for more information: 818.898.1290.

This 10-week course will help participants maintain their independence, reduce the risk of falling, improve brain function and strengthen the lower body. 

WHEN:	March 1, 2019 through May 3, 2019
DAY:	Friday
TIME:	10 am
WHERE:	Recreation Park
COST:	$25 for the 10-week Session
INFO:	818.898.1290

Stop by Las Palmas Park for a morning of fun, practical information and food tasting at a Diabetes 101 Workshop.

WHEN:	March 13, 2019
TIME:	8:45 am to 9:30 am
WHERE:	Las Palmas Park, 505 S. Huntington St, San Fernando
COST:	Free
INFO:	818.898.7340

The Las Palmas Senior Club will hold their St. Patrick's Day Dance on March 16, 2019, from 7 pm to 12 am, at Las Palmas Park. Come and dance the night away to live music and enjoy raffles and door prizes. Ticket Cost: $15 for Club Members; $20 for Non-members. Contact Las Palmas Park for more information: 818.898.7340.

The ENP held a Friendship Celebration Day on February 15, 2019, at Las Palmas Park. Participants enjoyed coffee, delicious pastries, and music. Several participants showed off their artistic talent by taking part in a still life sketching contest.

DATE	GROUP/ EVENT	LOCATION
3/2/19	San Fernando National Little League 2019 Opening Day Ceremony	Pioneer Park
3/16/19	Guardian Angel Walk-A-Thon	Recreation Park
3/23/19	Studio 44 Fitness Fitness Showdown/ Spring into Fitness	Recreation Park
4/3/19	Children's Hospital Los Angeles/ Los Angeles Public Defender's Office Blood Drive	Parking Lot 6N