Staff Report — Simi Valley City Council, January 24, 2022

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 PFA – Public Financing Authority
WWD – Waterworks District No. 8 SA – Successor Agency
IDA – Industrial Development Authority LB – Simi Valley Library Board of Trustees PFFA – Simi Valley Public Facilities Financing Authority Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the CC, WWD, 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.

AGENDA ITEM NO.

Consent (1)

MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
S
imi Valley, California November 12, 2021
CA LLED TO ORDER: 8:03 a.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
RO
LL CALL: Present: Council Members Litster, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Cavanaugh and Mayor Mashburn
C ouncil Member Luevanos arrived at 8:10 a.m.

Remote: None

Absent: None
a. PUBLIC STATEMENTS: Having no Zoom or in -person public statements, the City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 8:11 a.m.
b. C
LOSED SESSION:
(1
) Public Employment (CC)
P ursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) :

T itle: City Attorney
CLOSED SESSION REPORTS: City Manager Gabler reported that the City Council voted by a tally of 5- 0 to appoint David Caceres as the City Attorney for the City of Simi Valley pending negotiation of an employment agreement. The motion was made by City Council Member Judge with a second from Mayor Pro Tem Cavanaugh.

ADJOURNMENT: The special meeting was adjourned at 3:46 p.m.

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.

Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the CC, WWD, 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.

MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8

SIMI VALLEY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Simi Valley, California December 6, 2021

CALLED TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)

ROLL CALL: Present: Council Mem bers/Directors/Trustees L itster, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem /Vice-Chair/President Pro Tem Cavanaugh and
Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
Remote: Council Member/Director/Trustee Luevanos

Absent: None

a. PUBLIC STATEMENTS: Having no public statements, the City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:32 p.m.

b. CLOSED SESSION
:

(1) Public Employment
(CC)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1):

Title: City Attorney

(2) Conference with Labor Negotiator (CC)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):

City’s Designated Representative: Mayor Keith Mashburn

(3) Conference with Real Property Negotiator (CC)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:

Property: APN Nos.: 500-0-291-215 and 500-0-370-145
Agency Negotiator: Brian P. Gabler, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Dimitri Soudas, Cavalia, Inc.

Under Negotiation: Instruction to negotiator will concern price and terms of payment

2 Minutes
December 6, 2021
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:34 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
CL
OSED SESSION REPORTS : Interim City Attorney Caceres and City Manager Brian Gabler stated there was no reportable action as a result of the Closed Session meeting held on December 6, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.

PL
EDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Stratis Perros
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OLL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Litster, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice -Chair/President Pro Tem Cavanaugh and
Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
R emote: Council Member/Director/Trustee Luevanos

Absent: None

1. AG
ENDA REVIEW:
1 A. ACTION: Council Member /Director/Trustee Litster moved that all resolutions and ordinances presented tonight be read in title only and all further reading be waived.

Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Cavanaugh seconded the motion . (CC/WWD/ LB)

ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Litster, L uevanos, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem /Vice-Chair/President Pro Tem Cavanaugh and
Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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 Council continue to address an in-progress agenda item past 12:00 midnight, the following motion is in order.

M
OTION: Move that the City Council meeting tonight may extend beyond the midnight deadline to conclude the agenda (Section 2-1.106 SVMC). 1 C. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT: None
1 D. CERTIFICATES/HONORARY RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS: None 2 . PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
3 Minutes
December 6, 2021

3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3 A. APPOINTMENTS: None
3 B. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None
3 C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None

4. P
UBLIC HEARINGS:
4A. A public hearing to consider the establishment of Underground Utility District No. 15 (Erringer Road: Alamo Street to Cochran Street) for undergrounding overhead electrical and communication lines (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
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esolution No. 2021- 46 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 15

FOR ERRINGER ROAD (FROM ALAMO STREET TO COCHRAN STREET) M
ayor Mashburn opened the public hearing at 6:33 p.m.

T
he following submitted a speaker card and spoke:

1. Lori Mills, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of the project.

May
or Mashburn closed the public portion of the hearing at 7:03 p.m.

A
CTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Cavanaugh moved to adopt Resolution No. 2021- 46, establishing Underground Utility District No. 15 Erringer Road: Alamo Street to Cochran Street, for undergrounding overhead electrical and communication lines. Council Member/Director/Trustee Judge seconded the motion.

LL CALL
AYES: Council Members /Directors/Trustees Litster, Luevanos , Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice -Chair/President Pro Tem Cavanaugh and
Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
4 Minutes
December 6, 2021

5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:

T
he following submitted a speaker card and spoke:

1. J
ohn Lapper, Simi Valley, CA, commented about his Neighborhood Council nomination experience.

2. Glen Becerra, Simi Valley, CA, commented about his meeting with the City Council regarding the possibility of a Cavalia event, and thanked the City Council for their support.

3. Kris Mauldin, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to a nominee to Neighborhood Council District 4.

4. Lori Mills, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about her experience having had COVID-19, and regarding the COVID-19 guidelines.

5. Elena B. Johnson, Simi Valley, CA, commented against defunding the Police Department and in support of expanding the Police Department to maintain safety.

Public statements by Zoom speakers:

1. J
oe Piechowski (no address given) addressed a documentary, “In the Dark of the Valley”, regarding the Santa Susana Field Laboratory, and asked the City Council to assist with accomplishing a complete clean-up of the site.

2. Ed Abele (no address given) , Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District Board Director, spoke in support of a portion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to be used to make improvements to the Rancho Simi Community pool.

3. Elaine Freeman (no address given) , Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District Board Director, spoke in support of improvements to the Rancho Simi Community pool.

4. Simrat Kalsisimrat, Simi Valley, CA , asked for clarification about recreational vehicle parking in backyards.
5 A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:

C
ouncil Member Luevanos addressed Mr. Lapper’s concerns regarding Neighborhood Council. She also commented on Mr. Piechowski’s comments with regard to the documentary, ‘In the Dark of The Valley’. She encouraged everyone to participate in Neighborhood Council. She then commented on Elena Johnson’s concerns about negative comments directed at her regarding her race.

6. CO
NSENT CALENDAR:

Co
uncil Member Luevanos pulled Consent Items 3 and 4 for discussion. 5 Minutes
December 6, 2021
(1) Approval of List of Appointments made by the City Council to all regular and ongoing Citizen Boards, Commissions, and Committees (Maddy Act) (Blanco) (CC)
A
CTION: Approved request.
(2
) Approval of the Monthly Investment Report for the Month End ed October 31, 2021 (Toney) (CC)
A
CTION: Received and filed.
(3
) Receipt of the State-Required AB 1600 Annual Report on the collection and use of development impact fees (Toney) (CC)
A
CTION: Received and filed.
(4
) Approval of Administrative Services Agreement with Empower for administration of the City’s 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and ratification of the City Manager’s execution of the agreement (Gutierres) (CC)
A
CTION: Approved agreement with Empower Retirement, LLC. (5
) Adoption of a resolution approving the 2022 City Council meeting schedule (Blanco) (CC)
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esolution No. 2021- 47 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF SIMI VALLEY ESTABLISHING THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR OF 2022
A
CTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2021-47.

A
CTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Judge moved to approve Consen t Calendar Items 1 through 5. Council Member/Director/Trustee Litster seconded the motion.

7. CONTINUED BUSINESS:
7A. Second reading of Ordinance No. 1319 amending Simi Valley Municipal Code Section 9-34.040 (Z-S-749B) regarding off-street vehicle parking in residential zoning districts, and a determination that the amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Perros)
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rdinance No. 1319 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY AMENDING SIMI VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9-34.040 (Z- S-749B) REGARDING OFF -STREET VEHICLE PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL

ZONING DISTRICTS, AND A DETERMINATION THAT THE AMENDMENTS ARE

EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) A
CTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Judge moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1319. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Cavanaugh seconded the motion:

ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Litster, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Cavanaugh and
Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
NAYS: Council Member/Director/Trustee Luevanos
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7 B. Request for vote reconsideration from City Council Member Judge for Agenda Item 8A voted on at the City Council Meeting of November 8, 2021 and adoption of the November 8, 2021 minutes as amended (Blanco) (CC/WWD/LB) A
CTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Cavanaugh moved to receive vote reconsideration by City Council Member Judge for Agenda Item 8A from the City Council meeting of November 8, 2021, enter the vote into the minutes and adopt the November 8, 2021 meeting minutes as amended. The motion also included a correction to the second on the motion to elect Rebecca Albarran on Consent Item # 2. Council Member/Director/Trustee Litster seconded the motion.

OF SIMI VALLEY CONFIRMING AND RENEWING THE PROCLAMATION OF THE

EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY
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esolution No. 2021-49 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF SIMI VALLEY CONFIRMING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY AND

AUTHORIZING REMOTE TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE

BODIES OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY PURSUANT TO BROWN ACT

PROVISIONS
A
CTION: C ouncil Member/Director/Trustee Judge moved to adopt Resolution No. 2021-48 confirming and renewing the existence of a local emergency and Resolution No. 2021 -49 implementing the provisions of AB 361. Council Member/Director/Trustee Litster seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Litster, Luevanos, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Cavanaugh and
Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8 . NEW BUSINESS:
8 A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Letter of Intent to collaborate with other agencies to develop and implement a Watershed Management Program for Calleguas Creek Watershed (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
A
CTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Judge moved that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Letter of Intent and other related documents to collaborate with other agencies in the development and implementation of a Watershed Management Program fo r the Calleguas Creek Watershed. Council Member/Director/Trustee Litster seconded the motion.
8 Minutes
December 6, 2021

ROLL CALL
AY ES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Litster, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Cavanaugh and
Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
NAYS: Council Member/Director/Trustee Luevanos
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8 B. Discussion and possible action regarding the City of Simi Valley Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected Officials and Members of Appointed Boards, Commissions and Committees (Argabrite) (CC)
A
CTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Judge moved to direct staff to m ake no changes to the Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected Officials and i ncorporate the requirement to complete AB 1234 Ethics Training into the Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected Officials and Members of Appointed Boards, Commissions, and Committees. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Cavanaugh seconded the motion:

ROLL CALL
AY ES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Litster, Luevanos, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Cavanaugh and
Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8 C. Consideration of proposed terms and conditions of the resolution for Confidential - Designated employees (Gabler) (CC)
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esolution No. 2021-50 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF SIMI VALLEY ESTABLISHING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

FOR CONFIDENTIAL -DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES, AND REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 2020 -46 AND PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS TO THE EXTENT

THAT THEY ARE IN CONFLICT HEREWITH
A
CTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Litster moved to c onsider the Confidential-designated employees’ Resolution No. 2021-50 as presented and give the public an opportunity to provide input prior to making a final determination and place this matter on the City Council agenda for December 20, 2021 for final determination. Member/Director/Trustee Luevanos seconded the motion. 9 Minutes
December 6, 2021

ROLL CALL
AY ES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees/Litster, Luevanos, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Cavanaugh and
Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8 D. Consideration of preliminary projects to be funded through American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Act and approve the transfer of $5 million in ARPA funds to the Streets and Roads Fund for arterial street projects (Gabler) (CC)
A
CTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem moved to provide input regarding the potential list of ARPA projects , direct staff to return to the City Council for further consideration, allow City Council to have public input and/or research items, and to approve the transfer of $5 million in ARPA funds to the Streets and Roads fund for arterial street projects and $1 million to the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District for its pool project. Council Member/Director/Trustee Judge seconded the motion.

C
ouncil Member Judge reported he attended the Rancho Simi Parks and Recreation District Veterans Day ceremony, he recognized the new City Attorney, and attended the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony for Chinese American World War II Veterans held at the VF W Museum at the Simi Town Center Mall. He reported he attended the Simi Valley Tourism Committee meeting, the Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance (VCREA) meeting, the Task Force on Homelessness, and the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) Ad Hoc C ommittee meeting.

Council Member Judge reported he attended a second Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) meeting by phone and noted the Metrolink dual tracking in Simi Valley was approved.
10 Minutes
December 6, 2021
C ouncil Member Litster reported she attended the Veterans Day Commemoration held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, she recognized the new City Attorney, and attended the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony for Chinese American World War II Veterans held at the VFW Museum at the Simi Town Center Mall. She reported she attended the Golden Anniversary Mass at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, two Simi Valley Education Foundation Teacher of the Month award ceremonies, the Youth Council meeting, and the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Commission meeting. Council Member Litster reported she attended the promotion of Commander Steve Shorts to Deputy Chief, recognized Deputy Chief Robert Brill, attended the Interfaith Thanksgiving celebration held at the Church of Latter -day Saints, the Simi Town Center Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremony, the Simi Community Christmas Interfaith celebration, the Strathern Historical Society Holiday in the Park, and participated in the Simi Valley Library Strategic Plan meeting.

C
ouncil Member Luevanos reported she attended the Habitat for Humanity meeting, the Veterans Day Ceremony, the Golden Anniversary Mass at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, the Task Force on Homelessness, and the Simi Valley Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. She reported she attended the Simi Town Center Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremony, the Clean Power Alliance Board of Directors meeting, a Santa Susana High School musical, the Simi Community Christmas Interfaith celebration, and the International Council of Shopping Centers Conference held in Las Vegas.

M
ayor Pro Tem Cavanaugh reported she attended the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District Veterans Day ceremony, she recognized the new City Attorney, chaired the Simi Valley Arts Commission meeting, and attended the Ventura County Animal Services Commission meeting (VCAS). She reported she attended the Economic Development Collaborative General Board meeting, the promotion of Commander Steve Shorts to Deputy Chief, she recognized Deputy Chief Brill, attended the Interfaith Thanksgiving at the church of Latter -day Saints, and the Simi Town Center Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremony. Mayor Pro Tem Cavanaugh reported she attended the Economic Development Collaborative Executive Board meeting, the Simi Valley Community Christmas Interfaith celebration, the Simi Valley Days Foundation Craft Fair, and met with representatives from Cavalia Circus.

M
ayor Mashburn recognized the promotion of Commander Steve Shorts to Deputy Chief, recognized the new City Attorney, and noted the Police Explorers Foundation is having a Christmas toy drive for Simi Valley youth of all ages. 11 Minutes
December 6, 2021
9B. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:

C
ouncil Member Luevanos requested a future agenda item regarding reducing water usage. Mayor Mashburn seconded the motion.

C
ouncil Member Luevanos requested that the City of Simi Valley research the possibility of joining the law suit with other entities against Boeing, Department of Energy, and NASA ; and to write a letter to the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) and Governor Newsom to request enforcement of the agreed upon terms for the cleanup of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory. Mayor Pro Tem Cavanaugh seconded the motion. City Attorney Caceres will be supplying a memo to City Council and City Manager Gabler will draft a letter for the Mayor’s signature.

ADJ
OURNMENT: Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn adjourned the meeting at 9:40 p.m. in the memory of Mary Little and former Senator Bob Dole, to the meeting of December 20, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. There being no objections, the motion carried through acclamation.
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______________________________
Keith L. Mashburn, Mayor of the City of
Simi Valley, California, Chair of the
Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8,
and President of the Simi Valley Library
Board of Trustees
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___________________________________
Lucy Blanco, City Clerk/District/Board Secretary
12 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.

MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
S
imi Valley, California December 20, 2021
CA LLED TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
RO
LL CALL: Present: Council Members L itster, Luevanos, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Cavanaugh and Mayor Mashburn
R emote: None

Absent: None
a. PUBLIC STATEMENTS: Having no public statements, the City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 6:01 p.m.
b. C
LOSED SESSION:
(1
) Conference with Real Property Negotiator (CC)
P ursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 :

Property: APN Nos.: 500-0-291-215 and 500-0-370-145
Agency Negotiator: Brian P. Gabler, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Dimitri Soudas, Cavalia, Inc.

Under Negotiation: Instruction to negotiator will concern price and terms of payment
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
C
LOSED SESSION REPORTS: Interim City Attorney Caceres stated there was no reportable action as a result of the Closed Session meeting held on December 20, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

PL
EDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by City Manager Gabler
RO
LL CALL: Present: Council Members Litster, L uevanos, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Cavanaugh and Mayor Mashburn
R emote: None

Absent: None
13 Minutes
December 20, 2021
ACTION: Mayor Mashburn moved to have City Council Member comments limited to three minutes per Council Member , with an additional round of three minutes per Council Member, totaling six minutes for each Council member . Additional time will be at the discretion of the Mayor/Chair . City Council Member Judge seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members Litster, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Cavanaugh and Mayor Mashburn
NAYS: Council Member Luevanos
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

1. AG
ENDA REVIEW: City Manager Gabler stated that a Supplemental Staff Report was provided for Agenda Item 4C.
1 A. ACTION: Council Member Litster moved that all resolutions and ordinances presented tonight be read in title only and all further reading be waived. Council Member Judge seconded the motion. (CC)

ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members Litster, Luevanos, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Cavanaugh and Mayor Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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 Council continue to address an in-progress agenda item past 12:00 midnight, the following motion is in order.

M
OTION: Move that the City Council meeting tonight may extend beyond the midnight deadline to conclude the agenda (Section 2-1.106 SVMC). 1 C. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT: None
1 D. CERTIFICATES/HONORARY RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
(1
) Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to outgoing Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee Members (Perros) (CC) J
ulia Ramirez acknowledged outgoing Community Development Block Grant Advisory members Andy Hanna, Janet Plant, and Tim Hodge who will receive a Certificate of Appreciation by mail.
14 Minutes
December 20, 2021
(2) Presentation of a Certificate of Commendation to Citizen Michelle Hylkema for her efforts to help the Simi Valley Police Department restrain a violent suspect (Livingstone) (CC)
C
hief Livingstone presented a Certificate of Commendation to Citizen Michelle Hylkema.
(3
) Presentation of an Honorary Resolution commending Officer Gene Colato as Officer of the Year (Livingstone) (CC)
C
hief Livingstone read the honorary resolution commending Officer Gene Colato as Officer of the Year.
2 . PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:

T
he following submitted a speaker card and spoke:

1. J
ohn Lapper, Simi Valley, CA asked questions regarding City Council Members’ actions towards his appointment to Neighborhood Council. He also asked for an apology and a response to his inquiries.

2. Gina Adams, Simi Valley, CA spoke in support of Council Member Luevanos as Mayor Pro Tem.

3. Thomas Adams, Simi Valley, CA spoke regarding City Council Members’ actions regarding partisanship.

Public testimony by Zoom speakers:

1. J
odie Cooper, Simi Valley, CA spoke in support of Council Member Luevanos as Mayor Pro Tem.

2. Rocky Rhodes, Simi Valley, CA commented on the actions of Citizen Michelle Hilkama and Officer Gene Colato. He also thanked Council Member Cavanaugh for serving as Mayor Pro Tem this past year and encouraged the City Council not to elect a Council Member to Mayor Pro Tem that is running for election this next year.

3. Kellie McMan amon, Simi Valley, CA spoke in support of Council Member Luevanos as Mayor Pro Tem.

4. Cassandra Douglas, Simi Valley, CA spoke in support of Council Member Luevanos as Mayor Pro Tem.

5. Ginger Zagnoli (no address given) spoke in support of Council Member Litster as Mayor Pro Tem.

6. Rebecca (no address given) spoke in support of Council Member Luevanos as Mayor Pro Tem.
15 Minutes
December 20, 2021

7. Adam B., Simi Valley, CA spoke in support of Council Member Luevanos as Mayor Pro Tem.
7:15 P.M. TIME SPECIFIC AGENDA ITEM 4A (Per Election Code Section 21627.1) 4A. Second public hearing before the City Council on the redistricting process, to review submitted map and receive input from the public for the redrawing of election district boundaries, and the selection of a final map (Blanco/Hehir) (CC) M
ayor Mashburn ope ned the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. There being no public testimony Mayor Mashburn closed the public hearing at 7:44 p.m.

Public testimony emailed before 5:00 p.m. (provided to the Council; not read in open session) (See Appendix A)

1. T
eresa Jordan, Simi Valley, CA
A
CTION: Mayor Pro Tem Cavanaugh moved to accept the public testimony received this evening; proceed with finalizing the current map without changes; and set the next public hearing for January 24, 2022 for introduction and first reading of the ordinance.

Council Member Judge seconded the motion.

LL CALL
AYES: Council Members Litster, Luevanos, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Cavanaugh and Mayor Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Continued Public testimony by Zoom speakers for Agenda Item 2 , after time specific Agenda Item 4A:

8. M
arleny A (no address given) spoke in support of Council Member Luevanos as Mayor Pro Tem.

3. APPO
INTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3 A. APPOINTMENTS:
(1
) Appointments to the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee (Perros) (CC)
16 Minutes
December 20, 2021
ACTION: Council Member Litster moved to approve, and the Mayor appoint, Roop Maan, Peter Stong, and Allan Mann to the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee, for a term commencing on January 1, 2022 and expiring on December 31, 2024. Council Member Luevanos seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members Litster, Luevanos, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Cavanaugh and Mayor Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
(2
) Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem and Representation of City Council/Board Members on Boards, Commissions and Committees (Blanco)
A
CTION: Mayor Mashburn moved to appoint Council Member Judge as Mayor Pro Tem.

T
he motion failed for lack of a second.

A
CTION: Council Member Luevanos moved to appoint herself as Mayor Pro Tem.

T
he motion failed for lack of a second.

A
CTION: Council Member Luevanos moved to appoint Council Member Litster as Mayor Pro Tem. Mayor Pro Tem Cavanaugh seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members Litster, Luevanos, Judge, and Mayor Pro Tem Cavanaugh
NAYS: Mayor Mashburn
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
B
y consensus of the City Council, the appointment of City Council/Board members to representation on boards, commissions, and committees was continued to the meeting of January 10, 2022 for further discussion. 17 Minutes
December 20, 2021
3B. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
(1
) Presentation by Waste Management Regarding Landfill and Recycling Center Operations (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
M
ark Grady, District Manager of Waste Management, provided a presentation regarding the landfill and recycling center operations. 3 C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
(1
) Informational presentation by Youth Council (CC)
M
atheus Brocchi provided an informational report on behalf of the Youth Council.

M
ayor Mashburn recessed the Council to a break at 8:33 p.m.

M
ayor Mashburn reconvened the Council at 8:49 p.m. with all City Council M embers present.

4. P
UBLIC HEARINGS:
4 B. A public hearing to consider a request from R. S. Corporation for the approval of a Tentative Parcel Map (TP-S-689) to subdivide a residentially zoned parcel into three parcels and a zone change (Z -S-2021-0003) to change the zoning designation from Residential Low Density (RL) to Residential Medium Density (RM) for a 0.73-acre site located on the west side of Naples Court, approximately 240 feet south of Royal Avenue; adoption of a Negative Declaration ; adoption of a resolution; and introduction of an ordinance (Perros) (CC)
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esolution No. 2021-51 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP TP-S- 689, AND ADOPTING THE PROJECT’S NEGATIVE DECLARATION TO ALLOW THE SUBDIVISION INTO THREE PARCELS OF A 0.73 -ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 310 ROYAL AVE
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rdinance 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, FR OM RESIDENTIAL LOW

DENSITY (RL) TO RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY (RM)
18 Minutes
December 20, 2021
Under ex parte communications, Council Members Litster, Judge, and Mayor Mashburn stated they met with a member of the Neighborhood Council.

Mayor Mashburn opened the public hearing at 8:49 p.m.

T
he following submitted a speaker card and spoke:

1. J
oe Piechowski, Simi Valley, CA spoke in opposition to the project.

2. Rebecca Albarran (no address given) spoke in support of the project.

P
ublic testimony by Zoom speakers:

1. He
ather, Simi Valley, CA spoke about her concerns regarding the project.

2. Tracie M., Simi Valley, CA spoke in opposition to the project.

3. Cassandra Douglas (no address given) spoke in support of the project.

4. Catherine Henderson, Simi Val ley, CA spoke of her concerns regarding the project.

M
ayor Mashburn closed the public portion of the hearing at 9:54 p.m.

A
CTION: Council Member Luevanos moved to adopt Resolution No. 2021- 51 approving Tentative Parcel Map TP -S-689; adopting the project’s Negative Declaration; and introduce Ordinance No. 1330, approving Zone Change No. Z -S- 2021-003. Council Member Judge seconded the motion.

LL CALL
AYES: Council Members Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Litster and Mayor Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
4 C. An urgency ordinance to establish objective design standards for developing two-unit residential developments, and establish rules and regulations for subdividing single- family residential properties in response to State Senate Bill 9 (SB 9), a declaration of the urgency thereof, and a determination that the amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Perros) (CC)
O
rdinance No. 1331 - AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF SIMI VALLEY TO ESTABLISH OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR

DEVELOPING TWO -UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS, AND ESTABLISH

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SUBDIVIDING SINGLE -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES IN RESPONSE TO STATE SENATE BILL 9, DECLARING THE 19 Minutes
December 20, 2021

URGENCY THEREOF, AND MAKING A DETERMINATION THAT THE

ORDINANCEIS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
M
ayor Mashburn opened the public hearing at 9:59 p.m.

Public testimony emailed before 5:00 p.m. (provided to the Council; not read in open session) (See Appendix B)

1. T
eresa Jordan, Simi Valley, CA
T
he following submitted a speaker card and spoke:

1. J
oe Piechowski, Simi Valley, CA commented on information from the Camarillo Acorn regarding required regulations Camarillo is putting in place that he would like the City Council to consider as part of the urgency ordinance.

Public testimony by Zoom speakers:

1. D
ennis Hunter (no address given) spoke on concerns regarding sewer system capacity, Fire Department requirements, and vehicle access.

2. Ginger Zaggnoli (no address given) commented about the parking enforcement and HOA policy.

3. Carol E. (no address given) commented regarding the electrical grid capacity, and the three year requirement to live in the home.

M
ayor Mashburn closed the public portion of the hearing at 10:50 p.m.

A
CTION: Council Member Luevanos moved to adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1331, declare the urgency thereof, waive full reading of the ordinance and read the urgency ordinance by title only, and determine that the ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Council Member Cavanaugh seconded the motion.

LL CALL
AYES: Council Members Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Litster and Mayor Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
4 D. A public hearing to consider introduction of an ordinance amending Solid Waste and Recycling Regulations to incorporate changes mandated by SB 1383, and adopting of a resolution (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
20 Minutes
December 20, 2021
Resolution No. 2021–52 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF SIMI VALLEY ESTABLISHING CIVIL FINES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE SOLID WASTE ORDINANCE NO. 1332
O
rdinance No. 1332 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 6 OF THE SIMI VALLEY

MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF SOLID WASTE

STORAGE, COLLECTION, DISPOSAL, TRANSFER, AND RESOURCE RECOVERY M
ayor Mashburn opened the public hearing at 10:55 p.m. There being no public testimony Mayor Mashburn closed the public hearing at 11:18p.m.

A
CTION: Council Member Luevanos moved to introduce Ordinance No. 1 332, modifying Title 6, Chapter 3, of the Simi Valley Municipal Code and adopt Resolution No. 2021-52 establishing fine limit s for noncompliance, as established by the State law. Council Member Cavanaugh seconded the motion.

LL CALL
AYES: Council Members Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Litster and Mayor Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:

Public statements by Zoom speakers:

1. R
oop Mann (no address given) thanked the City Council for being appointed to the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee (CDBG). She also voiced her disappointment that Council Member Luevanos was not appointed to the position of Mayor Pro Tem.
5 A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:

C
ouncil Member Luevanos addressed Mr. Lapper’s earlier comments r egarding participating in public comments. She also thanked those who noted what she has done for the City.

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 Council continue to address an 21 Minutes
December 20, 2021
in-progress agenda item past 12:00 midnight, the following motion is in order.

ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Litster moved that the City Council meeting tonight may extend beyond the midnight deadline to conclude the agenda (Section 2- 1.106 SVMC). Council Member Luevanos seconded the motion.

LL CALL
AYES: Council Members Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Litster and Mayor Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

6. CO
NSENT CALENDAR:

C
ouncil Member Luevanos pulled Consent Items 3 and 4 for discussion. (1
) Approval of the Monthly Investment Report for the Month Ending November 30, 2021 (Toney) (CC)
A
CTION: Received and filed.
(2
) Receive and file report regarding the 2022 Solid Waste and Recycling Service Fee Schedule (Fuchiwaki)(CC)
A
CTION: Received and filed.
(3
) Approval of Amendment to FY 2021- 22 Transit Program of Projects and approval of Supplemental Budget Request (Fuchiwaki) (CC) A
CTION: Approved Amendment and Supplemental Budget Request. (4
) Approval of three agreements between the City of Simi Valley and CALNET for Next Generation Telecommunications Services (Toney) (CC) A
CTION: Approved request.
(5
) Award of contracts for tax management and audit services between the City of Simi Valley and Hinderliter, De Llamas and Associates and HDL Coren & Cone (Toney) (CC)
AC
TION – Awarded contracts to Hinderliter De Llamas and Associates and HDL Coren & Cone.
(6
) Award of contract for the Civic Center Emergency Generator Installations, Specification No. SV 21-17R (CP60000034) and award of contract to purchase 22 Minutes
December 20, 2021

three diesel generators utilizing Sourcewell Contract #120617 -CAT Cooperative Agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute contracts (Fuchiwaki) (CC)

ACTION
– Awarded contracts to Taft Electric Company and Quinn Power Systems, Inc.

(7) Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute and file the Fiscal Year 2021- 22 Transportation Development Act C laim, State Transportation Act Funds, and State of Good Repair Funds with the Ventura County Transportation Commission and approve future budget amendments related to the receipt of funds (Fuchiwaki) (CC)

Resolution No. 2021-53 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF SIMI VALLEY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION

AND FILING OF A CLAIM, STATE TRAN SPORTATION ACT FUNDS, AND

STATE OF GOOD REPAIR FUNDS

WITH THE VENTURA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR

ALLOCATION OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT FUNDS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2021-22

ACTION – Adopted Resolution No. 2021-53.

ACTION
: Council Member Judge moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 7. Council Member Cavanaugh seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members L uevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Litster and Mayor Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

7. CONTINUED BUSINESS
:

7A.

Adoption of a resolution revising the term and conditions of employment for Confidential Designated employees (Gabler) (CC)

Resolution No 2021-50
- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SIMI VALLEY ESTABLISHING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR

CONFIDENTIAL-DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2020-46 AND PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS TO THE EXTENT THAT THEY ARE

IN CONFLICT HEREWITH
23 Minutes
December 20, 2021

ACTION: Council Member Judge moved to adopt Resolution No. 2021- 50. Council Member Cavanaugh seconded the motion:

ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Litster, and Mayor Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

8. NEW BUSINESS:

8A.

Adoption of a resolution appointing David Caceres to the position of City Attorney and approving an employment agreement between the City of Simi Valley and David Caceres as City Attorney (Gabler) (CC)

Resolution No. 2021- 54
- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF SIMI VALLEY APPOINTING DAVID CACERES TO THE POSITION OF CITY

ATTORNEY AND APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING

SALARY AND BENEFITS IN CONNECTION WITH SAID APPOINTMENT

ACTION: Council Member Cavanaugh moved to adopt R esolution No. 2021–54 appointing David Caceres as City Attorney, effective December 20, 2021, approving the Employment Agreement containing the terms and conditions of the appointment including the salary and benefits in connection with the said appointmen t. Mayor Pro Tem Litster seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Litster, and Mayor Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

9. REPORTS
:

9A. City Council Member Reports
:

Council Member Luevanos reported she attended the Youth Council meeting, the International Conference for Shopping Centers held in Las Vegas, the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Simi Valley Town Center, and participated in Wreaths Across America with the Daughters of the American Revolution.

24 Minutes
December 20, 2021

Council Member Judge reported he attended the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) Ad Hoc Committee meeting, the retirement event for Sargent Keith Eisenhour of the Simi Valley Police Department, the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony held at the Simi Valley Town Center, participated in the Police Explorer’s Operation Holiday Toys (toy drive), and attended another VCTC meeting.

Mayor Pro Tem Litster reported she attended the grand opening ribbon cutting for Catalina Paints, the Task Force on Business Recovery, and commented she was out of town with family for the holiday. Council Member Litster recognized and congratulated Assistant City Attorney Dion O’Connell for his new position at the City of Pasadena.

Council Member Cavanaugh reported she met with Assembly Member Jacqui Irwin, attended the Ventura Wine Walk, and had a ZOOM call with the Simi Valley Library Strategic Planning Process Consultant. She reported she attended a meet and greet with Assembly Member Suzette Valladares, the retirement for Simi Valley Police Department Deputy Chief Bob Brill, she recognized and congratulated Assistant City Attorney Dion O’Connell, as well as the new City Attorney David Caceres.

Mayor Mashburn reported he attended the retirement dinner for John Heubusch, Executive Director of the Ronald Regan Presidential Library, participated in the Police Explorer’s Operation Holiday Toys (toy drive), and attended the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Simi Town Center. He reported he attended the retirement event for Sergeant Keith Eisenhour of the Simi Valley Police Department, the grand opening for Catalina Paints, and commented about Simi Valley bicycle trails and tourism.

9B. City Council Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items :

Council Member Luevanos requested a report on commercial tenancy vacancy rates.

City Manager Gabler stated that one is prepared for January and one will be done quarterly thereafter.

Council Member Luevanos requested a City Council Retreat. Mayor Mashburn seconded the motion.

Mayor Mashburn requested that an investigation be conducted regarding Neighborhood Council member Rebecca Albarran’s activities. Council Member Judge seconded the motion.

25 Minutes
December 20, 2021

ADJOURNMENT
: Mayor Mashburn adjourned the meeting at 12:07 a.m. in the memory of Jhovanna Casillas, to the meeting of January 10, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. There being no objections, the motion carried through acclamation.

_________________________________
Keith L. Mashburn, Mayor of the City of
Simi Valley, California

________________________________
Lucy Blanco, CMC, City Clerk
26 From: Teresa Jordan
Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2021 1;05 PM
To: PubiicStatements
Subject: Agenda Item No. 4A
Dear Members of the Council:

I am opposed to Agenda Item No. 4A(Second Public
Hearing Before the City Council on the Redistricting
Process, to Review Submitted Map and Receive
Input from the Public for the Redrawing of Election
District Boundaries and the Selection of a Final Map)
with regards to Attachment B - Residential Map
Submittal on Page 7, and support Attachment A -
Current District Map(Map 404b) on Page 6.

Forwarded separately is my October 26, 2021 email
submitted to [email protected] with my comments on the City's 2021 redistricting process
Sincerely,
Teresa Jordan
Simi Valley, CA

APPENDIX A
27 From: Teresa Jordan
Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2021 1:05 PM
To: PublicStatements
Subject: Fwd: 2021 Redistricting Process.

Forwarded message —
From: Teresa Jordan
Date: Tue, Oct 26, 2021 at 4:18 PM
Subject: 2021 Redistricting Process.

To: <[email protected]>
Dear Redistricting Staff:

I support the existing City Council Districts' Approved Map. After watching last night's City Council Public
Hearing on the Housing Element Update, there is no
point to drawing maps with "Community of Interest"
depictions, or putting preferences in words! What is
happening in Simi Valley is the loss of properties
allowing farm animals on the Valley Floor! One
speaker stated this is what makes Simi Valley
special! People moved into the Leeds Street and
surrounding areas whether they have animals or not
because they enjoy the environment! The same type
of Community of Interest area is along Apricot Road!
These areas are rich with history which was one of the
points brought up during the first redistricting process! The City does not want the folks who have been around
for 30, 40, 50 or more years; they know too much!
Sustainability was brought up from the dais, but it is
already too late!
I hope Simi Valleyians in the West End get involved
in the redistricting process since the Community of
Interest areas are being wiped off the map!
Because I have been participating in Ventura County's
2021 Supervisorial Redistricting process, I will wait for the City of Simi Valley City Council Redistricting Draft Maps to be released! Thank you.

Sincerely,
Teresa Jordan
28 Simi Valley, CA 93063
29 From: Teresa Jordan
Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2021 1:36 PM
To: PublicStatements
Subject: Agenda Item No. AC.

Dear Members of the Council:

After reading the December 15, 2021 Planning
Commission's staff report, watching the City
Planning Commission's December 15, 2021
public hearing on the Urgency Ordinance, and
reading your December 20, 2021 staff report,
as well as reading up on California law regarding
urgency ordinances, I am opposed to Agenda
Item No. 4C. The Planning Commission's
December 15, 2021 public hearing discussions
should have been included in your staff report,
not in a Supplemental Packet, for you and your
constituents to review the concerns expressed by
the Commissioners! Staffs presentation on
Monday will not do justice to the information that
was disclosed during the December 15, 2021
Planning Commission public hearing on the item!
Please do not rush this through; a City Council
Special Meeting like the Planning Commission's
December 15, 2021 Special Meeting can still be
scheduled before the January 1, 2022 SB 9
effective date! Thank you.

Sincerely,
Teresa Jordan
Simi Valley, CA

APPENDIX B
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Simi Valley City Council
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