Richard De La Pena

The agenda for this meeting includes consideration of teleconference participation requests by city legislative body members, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the agenda itself. Key operational discussions involve establishing decorum and order for public participation. Members of the public have options to provide comments in person, via email, or through a live call-in service. Under the Consent Calendar, the Commission is set to approve the minutes for the January 12, 2026, Regular Meeting. Administrative reports include a presentation on the Zoning Code Update, Specific Plan-5 Update, and Objective Design Standards, for which the Commission is asked to receive and file the presentation and provide feedback. The agenda concludes with Commissioner updates and requests to agendize future items.

The key discussion topics for this meeting include the December/January Student of the Month presentation themed "Leadership," presentations by the LAUSD Regional Director and a representative from the LAUSD School Board Member's office, and consideration of teleconference participation requests. Administrative reports focus on the discussion and selection of the February Student of the Month nominees (theme: "Kindness/Caring (Allies)"), continuation of discussions regarding the 2025-2026 Teacher's Spotlight Program and the 2025-2026 Principals' Brunch, and continuation of discussions on the 2025-2026 Student Scholarship Program. The Commission will also address the approval of the November 18, 2025, Education Commission Meeting Minutes.

The City of San Fernando's strategic initiative includes a Climate Action and Resilience Plan (CARP) and updates to its General Plan, serving as a comprehensive roadmap to address climate change and enhance adaptive capacity. The CARP focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, adapting to environmental impacts, and building community resilience through four key systems: Social and Governance, Mobility and Land Use, Buildings and Utilities, and Urban Ecosystem. The General Plan updates integrate CARP strategies to align with state mandates, reflect community priorities, and advance sustainability goals, aiming to improve community health, strengthen natural resource protection, and enhance eligibility for grant funding.

The meeting agenda focused on several key areas including considering requests for remote participation in teleconferenced meetings under AB 2449 and Government Code Section 54953. Discussion topics included the Student of the Month presentation for December/January, presentations from the LAUSD Regional Director and a LAUSD School Board Member's office, and maintaining decorum during sessions. Key administrative items included the selection process for the February Student of the Month, continuing discussions on the 2025-2026 Teacher Spotlight Program, the 2025-2026 Directors Lunch, and the 2025-2026 Student Scholarship Program.

The special meeting included the approval of the agenda and the minutes from the October 9, 2025, regular meeting. Key discussions included an update from the San Fernando Police Department on park activity, crime statistics, and enforcement actions. An informational update was provided regarding the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The Wild Horse Foundation concerning services for the Puig House (Family Resource Center) at Pioneer Park, which will offer Early Head Start programming, therapy, and hearing assessments. Concerns were revisited regarding field safety and maintenance at Recreation Park affecting the San Fernando National Little League, with discussions on alternative fields and maintenance plans. The item to discuss multiple topics with the Public Works Department representative, including updates on landscaping, shade sails, equipment repair, and lighting at Recreation Park and Pioneer Park, was tabled. An update on the Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Renovation Project noted issues with copper theft causing non-functioning lighting and planning for a future César Chávez March. Staff also provided updates on department programs, holiday events, youth sports, and a new city email domain. Commissioners raised inquiries regarding outreach for the upcoming Homeless Connect Day event and the status of city-wide signage with QR codes.