City of San Fernando
Government AdministrationCalifornia, United States201-500 Employees
The City of San Fernando functions as a local government entity in the northeast portion of the San Fernando Valley, serving a compact community of about 25,000 residents within a 2.4 square mile area. It operates under a City Council/City Manager framework with seven full-service departments, while fire and emergency medical services are provided through a contract with the City of Los Angeles. The city manages administration, city clerk, finance, community development, police, public works, and recreation and community services, supported by a workforce positioned to deliver municipal services to residents and businesses. The city is located in the region of Southern California, adjacent to Los Angeles and surrounded by the Los Angeles area, and has been incorporated since 1911. The City Council governs through five members serving overlapping terms, with a rotating mayor chosen annually by the council.