MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8
SIMI VALLEY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
SIMI VALLEY PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE SIMI VALLEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SIMI VALLEY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Simi Valley, California January 10, 2022
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CALLED TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tern Litster and Mayor Mashburn
Remote: None
Absent: None
PUBLIC STATEMENTS: Having no public statements, the City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:31 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION:
(1) Conference with Legal Counsel -Anticipated Litigation (CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9{d)(4):
Five (5) potential cases
(2) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d){1):
Name of Case: Christine Dorman v. City of Simi Valley
Case No.: 56-2019-00535484-CU-PO-VTA
(3) Conference with Labor Negotiator (CC)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
City's Designated Representative: Brian P. Gabler, City Manager
Employee Organization: Simi Valley Police Managers Association Note: If this is a joint meeting of the City Council and Boards of Directors, the applicable entity is identified at the end of each agenda item.
CC - City Council
\/VWD - Waterworks District No. 8
IDA - Industrial Development Authority
PFFA - Simi Valley Public Facilities Financing Authority PFA- Public Financing Authority
SA - Successor Agency
LB - Simi Valley Library Board of Trustees
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the CC, \/VWD, IDA, PFFA, PFA, SA, and/or LB after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office at 2929 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley, CA during normal business hours.
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2 January 10, 2022
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
CLOSED SESSION REPORTS: City Attorney Caceres stated that in Closed Session the City of Simi Valley City Council authorized the City Attorney's Office to initiate a lawsuit to attempt to recover property damage incurred by Cesar Bosarreyes by a vote of 5-0, to initiate a lawsuit to attempt to recover property damage incurred by Julio Olivares by a vote of 5-0, to initiate a lawsuit to attempt to recover property damage incurred by Evan Newcomb by a vote of 5-0, and to initiate a lawsuit to attempt to recover property damage incurred by Christopher Pauls by a vote of 5-0.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Chief Livingstone
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President
Pro Tern Litster and Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
Remote: None
Absent: None
1. AGENDA REVIEW:
1A. ACTION: Mayor Pro Tern/vice-Chair/President Pro Tern Litster moved that ali resolutions and ordinances presented tonight be read in title only and all further reading be waived. Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh seconded the motion. (CC/WWD/IDA/PFFA/SA/LB)
ROLL CALL
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Luevanos,
Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro
Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
None
None
None
Cavanaugh, Judge,
Tern Litster and
1 B. It is the policy of the City Council that upon reaching 11 :30 p.m., the City Council will not address any new agenda items. Should the City Coun9il continue to address an in-progress agenda item past 12:00 midnight, the following motion is in order.
MOTION: Move that the City Council meeting tonight may extend beyond the midnight deadline to conclude the agenda (Section 2-1.106 SVMC).
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1C. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT:
1D.
2. 3.
3A.
38. 3C.
4. 4A.
Council Member Cavanaugh recused herself from Consent Item 1 due to the fact that she is part of the Rotary Club who is being recommended to receive a portion of the 2022 Special Event Support Grant.
CERTIFICATES/HONORARY RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS: None
PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
APPOINTMENTS: None
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A public hearing to consider General Plan Amendment {GPA-106) {Dennis Hunter) to change the Land Use designation of a 1.24-acre portion of the 1.44-acre project site from Very Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential; a Zone Change {Z-S-748) to change the Zoning Map of the 1.24-acre portion of the project site from Residential Very Low Density {RVL} with an Animal Overlay District {A) to Residential Medium Density {RM); A Tentative Tract Map {TT6031) to subdivide the 1.44-acre site into six parcels. a Planned Development Permit {PD-S-1071) to construct six single family dwelling units. located on the east side of Ralston Avenue, 300 feet north of East Los Angeles Avenue; adoption of the project's Mitigated Negative Declaration {MND) and Mitigation Monitoring Plan; adoption of a resolution: and introduction of an ordinance. (Perros) (CC)
Resolution No. 2022-01 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GPA-106 TO AMEND GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION OF A 1.24 PORTION OF THE
1.44-ACRE SITE FROM VERY LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. TT6031 TO SUBDIVIDE THE 1.44-ACRE SITE INTO SIX PARCELS, PLANNED DEVELOPMENET PERMIT PD-S-1071 TO CONSTRUCT SIX SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS; AND
ADOPT THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT RALSTON AVENUE, 300
FEET NORTH OF EAST LOS ANGELES AVENUE
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Ordinance No. 1333 -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONING CLASSIFICATION (Z-S-748)
AND ADOPT THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF A 1.24-ACRE SITE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF RALSTON AVENUE, 300 FEET NORTH OF EAST LOS
ANGELES AVENUE
Mayor Mashburn opened the public portion of the hearing at 6:47p.m.
Public statements by Zoom speakers:
1. Rebecca (no address given) spoke in support of the project.
2. Cassandra Douglas, Simi Valley, CA spoke in support of the project.
Mayor Mashburn closed the public portion of the hearing at 7:05 p.m.
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Judge moved to introduce Ordinance No. 1333 approving Zone Change No. Z-S-7 48; adopt Resolution No. 2022-01 approving General Plan Amendment No. GPA-106, Tentative Tract Map No. TT6031 and Planned Development Permit No. PD-S-1071; and adopt the project's Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Plan. Council Member/Director/Trustee Luevanos seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Luevanos,
Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro
Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
None
None
None
Cavanaugh, Judge,
Tern Litster and
5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Greg Sefain, Simi Valley, CA spoke about how Simi Valley Cultural Arts Foundation plans to use grant funds if approved.
2. John Lapper, Simi Valley, CA stated his thoughts regarding each of the City Council Members and the City Attorney. He also spoke in opposition to removing Rebecca Albarran from serving on Neighborhood Council #3.
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3. Tammy Wirtz, Simi Valley, CA spoke in opposition to removing Rebecca Albarran from serving on Neighborhood Council #3.
4. Rocky Rhodes Simi Valley, CA thanked and commended the City Manager and staff for having open City Council meetings. He also spoke in support of having Rebecca Albarran removed from Neighborhood Council 3#.
5. Barbra Williamson, Simi Valley, CA reviewed the City's Code of Ethics and spoke in support of having Rebecca Albarran removed from Neighborhood Council #3.
6. Aubri Lancaster, Simi Valley, CA spoke on sobriety checkpoints and spoke in opposition to removing Rebecca Albarran from serving on Neighborhood Council #3.
7. Elena Johnson, Simi Valley, CA spoke on human trafficking. She also spoke in support of having Rebecca Albarran removed from Neighborhood Council #3.
8. Daniel Wiener, Simi Valley, CA spoke in opposition to removing Rebecca Albarran from serving on Neighborhood Council #3.
9. Juan Miguel (no address given) spoke in opposition to removing Rebecca Albarran from serving on Neighborhood Council #3. He also spoke about his observations at a Simi Valley DUI checkpoint.
10. Lori Mills, Simi Valley, CA spoke about a 24 year old young woman who lost her life a year ago to a drunk driver, and is on support of DUI checkpoints.
Public statements by Zoom speakers:
1. Evelyn Gatewood, Simi Valley, CA spoke about a local thrift store (Second Story) that accepts donations to benefit victims of child trafficking.
2. Mike Thoutte, Simi Valley, CA spoke in support of removing Rebecca Albarran from serving on Neighborhood Council #3.
3. Aliyah Ewing (no address given) spoke in opposition to removing Rebecca Albarran from serving on Neighborhood Council #3.
4. Chole Custodio, Simi Valley, CA spoke in opposition to removing Rebecca Albarran from serving on Neighborhood Council #3.
5. Suzanne Lance (no address given) spoke in opposition to removing Rebecca Albarran from serving on Neighborhood Council #3.
6. April Amante, Simi Valley, CA spoke in opposition to removing Rebecca Albarran from serving on Neighborhood Council #3.
7. Kellie McManamon, Simi Valley, CA spoke in opposition to removing Rebecca Albarran from serving on Neighborhood Council #3.
8. Stacy Vanderschaaf (no address given) spoke about DUI checkpoints and in opposition to citizens broadcasting exact locations of DUI checkpoints.
9. Cassandra Douglas, Simi Valley, CA spoke in opposition to removing Rebecca Albarran from serving on Neighborhood Council #3.
10. Natasha Zake (no address given) spoke in opposition to removing Rebecca Albarran from serving on Neighborhood Council #3.
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11. Christopher McAdmis (no address given) spoke in opposition to removing Rebecca Albarran from serving on Neighborhood Council #3.
12. Sara Matuzak, Simi Valley, CA spoke in opposition to removing Rebecca Albarran from serving on Neighborhood Council #3.
13. Jackson Piper, Thousand Oaks, CA spoke in opposition to removing Rebecca Albarran from serving on Neighborhood Council #3.
14. Phil Loos (no address given) spoke in opposition to removing Rebecca Albarran from serving on Neighborhood Council #3.
15. Margaret Sanborn, Simi Valley, CA spoke in opposition to removing Rebecca Albarran from serving on Neighborhood Council #3.
16. Gina Adams, Simi Valley, CA spoke in opposition to removing Rebecca Albarran from serving on Neighborhood Council #3.
17. Moshin Saleem, Simi Valley, CA spoke in opposition to removing Rebecca Albarran from serving on Neighborhood Council #3.
18. Roop Maan (no address given) spoke in opposition to removing Rebecca Albarran from serving on Neighborhood Council #3.
19. Ben Graham (no address given) spoke in opposition to removing Rebecca Albarran from serving on Neighborhood Council #3.
20. Steph (no address given) spoke in opposition to removing Rebecca Albarran from serving on Neighborhood Council #3.
21. Marleny Albarran (no address given) spoke in opposition to removing Rebecca Albarran from serving on Neighborhood Council #3.
22. Abigail Albarran (no address given) spoke in opposition to removing Rebecca Albarran from serving on Neighborhood Council #3.
23. Adam Blazej (no address given) spoke in opposition to removing Rebecca Albarran from serving on Neighborhood Council #3.
24. Rebecca Albarran (no address given) member of Neighborhood Council District #3, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about issues surrounding DUI checkpoints.
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Council Member Luevanos thanked all who came to the meeting and for those who spoke virtually for engaging in our local democracy.
Mayor Pro Tern Litster thanked Greg Sefain for speaking about the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Foundation.
Mayor Mashburn encouraged Mr. Lapper to go to the District Attorney's office to file a complaint against him regarding his alleged violation of the Brown Act.
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Member Luevanos pulled Consent Item 1 for discussion. (2) Adoption of a resolution confirming and renewing the proclamation of the existence of a local emergency and consideration of a resolution implementing the provisions of AB 361 (Gabler) (CC)
Resolution No. 2022-01 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO.
GPA-106 TO AMEND GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION OF A 1.24 PORTION OF THE 1.44-ACRE SITE FROM VERY LOW DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. TT6031 TO SUBDIVIDE THE 1.44-ACRE SITE INTO SIX PARCELS, PLANNED DEVELOPMENET PERMIT PD-S-1071 TO CONSTRUCT SIX
SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS; AND ADOPT THE MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT RALSTON AVENUE, 300 FEET NORTH OF EAST
LOS ANGELES AVENUE
ACTION: Council Member/Directorffrustee Luevanos moved to approve Consent Calendar Item 2. Council Member/Directorffrustee Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directorsffrustees Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Litster and
Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
None
None
None
(1) Selection of recipients to receive 2022 Special Event Support Grants and authorize the City Manager to execute grant contracts with recipients (Swan) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member/Directorrrrustee Luevanos moved to approve Consent Calendar Item 1. Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Litster seconded the motion.
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ROLL CALL
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
8 January 10, 2022
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Luevanos, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Litster and Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
None
None
Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
Second reading of Ordinance No. 1330 approving Zone Change No. Z-S-2021-0003, and adopting the Negative Declaration to change the zoning designation of a 0. 73- acre site. located at 310 Royal Avenue, from Residential Low Density {RU to Residential Medium Density {RM). (Perras) (CC)
Ordinance No.1330 -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-S-2021-0003, AND ADOPTING
THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF A
0.73-ACRE SITE, LOCATED AT 310 ROYAL AVENUE, FROM RESIDENTIAL LOW
DENSITY (RL) TO RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY (RM)
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Luevanos moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1330. Council Member/Director/Trustee Judge seconded the motion:
ROLL CALL
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors Trustees Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Litster and
Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
None
None
None
78. Appointment of City Council/Board Members to Boards, Commissions. and Committees (Blanco) (CC/WWD/IDA/PFFA/SA/LB)
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Judge moved to appoint City Council Members to Boards, Commissions, and Committees with the following changes as discussed by the City Council: Mayor Mashburn was appointed to the Youth Council.
Council Member Luevanos was appointed to the Affordable Housing Subcommittee.
Mayor Pro Tern Litster was appointed to the Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG).
Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh seconded the motion:
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ROLL CALL
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
9 January 10, 2022
Council Members/Directors Trustees Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Litster and
Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
None
None
None
NEW BUSINESS:
Discussion and possible action related to a Neighborhood Council member's conduct regarding the City of Simi Valley Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards. commissions. and committees. (Gabler) (CC) ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Luevanos moved to keep Rebecca Albarran on Neighborhood Council #3.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
ACTION: Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Litster moved to let this discussion stand as a public reprimand to Rebecca Albarran for her actions. Council Member Luevanos seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Luevanos and Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tem Litster
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Cavanaugh, Judge, and Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn.
None
None
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Judge moved to remove Rebecca Albarran from Neighborhood Council #3. Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Cavanaugh, Judge, and Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn.
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Luevanos and Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tem Litster
None
None
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10 January 10, 2022
REPORTS:
City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
Council Member Luevanos reported she attended the Youth Council meeting and the Clean Power Alliance meeting.
Council Member Judge recognized Commander Adam Darrough on his retirement.
He reported he attended the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Council on Transportation meeting, and the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) meeting.
Council Member Cavanaugh reported she met with District Attorney Erik Nasarenko, and attended the Economic Development Collaborative Executive Board (EDC) meeting and noted she will be installed as Vice Chair.
Mayor Pro Tern Litster reported she attended the Varenita Open House, and recognized and attended the retirement celebration of Commander Adam Darrough.
She reported she attended the Youth Council meeting, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Energy and Environment Committee meeting, and the Council on Aging meeting.
Mayor Mashburn reported he had a positive conversation with Assemblywoman Jacqui Irwin.
98. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:
Council Member Luevanos requested a follow-up on commercial vacancies within the City. City Manager Gabler mentioned that the item will be on the meeting of January 24, 2022.
Council Member Luevanos requested a report on how the Police Department is abiding by the new law AB48, a timeline on when the Police Department will part with their military tank, and SB2 for the decertification process of a police officer who commits an act of misconduct. City Manager Gabler stated that a memo will be sent to the City Council.
Council Member Luevanos requested a report on the results of the employees' exit surveys.
Mayor Pro Tern Litster requested an update on the Arroyo Simi and the final outcome.
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Mayor Mashburn requested the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District present a report on the progress of the Arroyo Simi. City Manager Gabler stated he would invite them to present a report.
Mayor Pro Tern Litster asked questions regarding the Council on Aging funds. City Manager Gabler stated he will have a memo sent to the City Council.
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORTS:
City Attorney Caceres stated that in Closed Session the City of Simi Valley City Council authorized the City Attorney's Office to initiate a lawsuit to attempt to recover property damage incurred by Cesar Bosarreyes by a vote of 5-0, to initiate a lawsuit to attempt to recover property damage incurred by Julio Olivares by a vote of 5-0, to initiate a lawsuit to attempt to recover property damage incurred by Evan Newcomb by a vote of 5-0, and to initiate a lawsuit to attempt to recover property damage incurred by Christopher Pauls by a vote of 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT : Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn adjourned the meeting at 10:16 p.m. in the memory of Glen Wade McAdoo, Sheron Grasso, Louis Deluca and Jeffrey Nadybal, to the meeting of January 24, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. There being no objections , the motion carried through acclamation .
I nco, City Clerk/District/Author y
/Agency/Board Secretary
Keith L. Mashb rn, Mayor of the City of
Simi Valley, California, Chair of the
Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8,
Simi Valley Industrial Development
Authority, Simi Valley Public Facilities
Financing Authority , Simi Valley Public
Financing Authority, Successor Agency to
the Simi Valley Community Development
Agency, and President of the Simi Valley
Library Board of Trustees