MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Simi Valley, California April 11. 2022
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tern Litster and Mayor Mashburn
Remote: None
Absent: None
a. PUBLIC STATEMENTS: Having no public statements, the City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 6:01 p.m.
b. CLOSED SESSION:
This item was pulled from Closed Session
(1) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (CO Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9('dK4):
One (1) potential case
(2) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (CO) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9('d)f1):
Name of Case: Matthew Cartwright v. City of Sim Valley
Case No.: 56-2019-00537529-CU-OE-VTA
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
CLOSED SESSION REPORTS: City Attorney Caceres stated there was no reportable action as a result of the Closed Session meeting held on April 11, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mr. Doug Bamforth
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tern Litster and Mayor Mashburn
Remote: None
Absent: None
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.
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1. AGENDA REVIEW:
IA. ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Litster moved that all resolutions and ordinances presented tonight be read in title only and all further reading be waived. Council Member Cavanaugh seconded the motion. (CO)
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Litster and Mayor Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
IB. 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.
MOTION: Move that the City Council meeting tonight may extend beyond the midnight deadline to conclude the agenda (Section 2-1.106 SVMC).
IC. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT: None
ID. CERTIFICATES/HONORARY RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
(1) Presentation of Certificates of Commendation to TEAM 986A Grace Brethren Robotics, 2022 Design Award at VEX California State Championship (CO) Deputy City Manager Samantha Argabrite presented Certificates of Commendation to the members of TEAM 986A Grace Brethren Robotics.
(2) Presentation of an Honorarv Resolution to the 2022 Community Volunteer of the Year (CO)
Assistant Community Services Manager Raquel Wirth read the honorary resolution acknowledging Simran Nadig as the 2022 Community Volunteer of the Year. (3) Presentation of an Honorarv Resolution to the 2022 Citv Volunteer of the Year (CO)
Assistant Community Services Manager Raquel Wirth read the honorary resolution acknowledging Russ McClellan as the 2022 City Volunteer of the Year.
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(4) Presentation of a Proclamation declaring April 2022 as Fair Housing Month (CC) Environmental Services Director Stratis Perros read the proclamation declaring the month of April 2022 as Fair Housing Month.
(5) Presentation of a Proclamation declaring the month of April 2022 as Earthquake Preparedness Month (CC)
Emergency Services Manager Eileen Connors read the proclamation declaring the month of April 2022 as Earthquake Preparedness Month.
(6) Presentation of a Proclamation declaring the week of April 10 through April 16. 2022. as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (CC)
Communications Manager Erin Cooper read the proclamation declaring the week of April 10 through April 16, 2022, as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. (7) Presentation of a Proclamation declaring the week of April 3 through April 9.2022 as Library Week (CC)
Deputy Community Services Director Anna Medina read the proclamation declaring the week of April 3 through April 9, 2022, as Library Week. (8) Presentation of a Proclamation declaring April 22. 2022 as Earth Day (CC) Management Analyst Heidi DiNardo read the proclamation declaring April 22, 2022 as Earth Day.
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPOINTMENTS:
(1) Appointments to the Community Projects Grant Review Committee (Perros) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member Cavanaugh moved to approve, and the Mayor appoint, the seven nominees, Rainford Hunter, NC#1: Dmitry Erman, NC#2: Sara Rosario, NC#3; Bobby Calderon, NC#4: Marietta Sperry, Council On Aging; Matheus Brocchi, Youth Council, and Marisa Latham French Community At-Large to the Community Projects Grant Review Committee with terms commencing upon appointment and concluding when the City Council awards the FY 2022-23 CPG funding. Council Member Judge Minutes
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seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Litster and Mayor Mashburn
None
None
None
(2) Selection of City Council members to interview and nominate prospective Neighborhood Council Executive Board members (Perros) (CO) ACTION: Council Member Cavanaugh moved to select Council Members Luevanos and Judge to interviev\/ and nominate prospective Neighborhood Council Executive Board members for Neighborhood Council Nos. 2 and 4, and herself and Mayor Pro Tem Litster for Neighborhood Council Nos. 1 and 3. Mayor Pro Tem Litster seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES:
NAYS;
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Litster and Mayor Mashburn
None
None
None
(3) Selection of two Citv Council members to conduct Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Paratransit Advisory Committee interviews (Fuchiwaki) (CO)
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Litster moved to select Council Member Luevanos and Mayor Mashburn to interview and nominate the prospective ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee members. Council Member Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Litster and Mayor Mashburn
None
None
None
3B. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None
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3C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
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(1) Informational report by Youth Employment Service Advisory Board member Ryan Fowler (CC)
Youth Employment Service (YES) Advisory Board Chair Ryan Fo\A/ler provided an informational report on behalf of the YES.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS.
APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Judy Castaneda. Simi Valley, CA, spoke about the history of recreational vehicle parking ordinances in Simi Valley, and in support of residents being allov/ed to park RVs on one's driveway.
2. Brian Kane, Neighborhood Council #4 board member, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about the need for street maintenance in Simi Valley and asked Council to address this issue.
3. John Lapper, Simi Valley, CA, suggested Public Statements be addressed earlier on the Agenda, ZOOM comments be resumed, and comments submitted by email be read at the Council meeting.
4. Rocky Rhodes, Simi Valley, CA, thanked the Chamber of Commerce and all the participants for the State of the City address.
5. Douglas Bamforth, Simi Valley, CA, commented about the current trend of catalytic converters being stolen and the need to prosecute offenders.
6. Bruce Boyer, Chatsworth Lake Manor, CA, spoke about the need for a public forum to discuss the Second Amendment and the right to keep and bear arms.
7. Heather Romeo, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about her concerns regarding Glyphosate being sprayed at Simi Valley parks and requested that the City Council add this to a future agenda for discussion.
8. Lee Chapman, Simi Valley, CA, commented about the financial hardship and the possibility of not being atDle to keep the family RV due to the off-street parking ordinance.
9. Milissa Ospina, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about the harms of Glyphosate being sprayed in Simi Valley.
10. Michael Kopp, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about issues surrounding parking his RV on his property.
11. Thomas Iker, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about off-street parking and issues surrounding parking his RV on his property.
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5A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Mayor Mashburn thanked everyone for the way they expressed their comments this evening, especially regarding the RV situation.
Mayor Pro Tem Litster briefly responded regarding the history of RVs and the grandfathering of ordinances and that this Issue will be further discussed. She briefly responded to the concerns related to the needed road maintenance, she thanked those who spoke regarding the chemical safety and responded that the concerns regarding public comments will be addressed later in the meeting.
Council Member Cavanaugh addressed the concerns brought up by the speakers regarding "Roundup". She stated that she was on the Park District Board in 2016 and was part of the discussion to stop using "Roundup". She recommends that all three agencies, the City, the Park District and the School District, get together to discuss this issue. She also responded regarding the RV concerns and stated that this issue will be discussed further.
Council Member Luevanos stated her appreciation that the State of the City was recorded but asked that future ones be held the evening to accommodate those who work during the day. She stated her agreement that ZOOM comments be allowed during the meetings. She also commented with regards to road repair and stated that the City needs to either increase revenues or cut expenditures. She also reminded everyone with regards to the RV situation, that we are all here as a community and that there are no absolute rights, and as the preamble of the Constitution states we are here to promote the general welfare of the community.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Member Luevanos pulled Consent Items 1, 3 and 5 for discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Litster requested a correction to the staff report for Consent Item 4 which states that the State of Emergency by the State was extended to March 31. 2022, and should be corrected to June 30, 2022.
(1) Reinstatement and amendment to contract between the Citv of Simi Vallev and Park Consulting Group, for Land Management Svstem Implementation Advisory Services (Toney) (CO)
ACTION: Approved contract with Park Consulting Group.
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(2) Award of contract to construct the Pavement Resurfacing Project at the Water Quality Control Plant - Phase 3. Specification No. SV 21-04R. CP975241 (Fuchiwaki) (CO
ACTION: Approved contract with Lee Construction Company. (3) Approve a first amendment to the April 1. 2020 contract with Truman Arnold to purchase unleaded and diesel fuel for City vehicles: and approve a Supplemental Budget Request for Fund 100 in the amount of $95.000 (Livingstone) (CO)
ACTION: Approved first amendment and Supplemental Budget Request. (4) Consideration 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) (CO)
Resolution No. 2022-18 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIM! VALLEY CONFIRMING AND RENEWING THE PROCLAMATION
OF THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY
Resolution No. 2022-19 - 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
ACTION: Adopted Resolution Nos. 2022-18 and 2022-19.
(5) Authorization to initiate recruitment for the position of Administrative Services Director (Gabler) (CO)
ACTION: Approved request.
ACTION: Council Member Cavanaugh moved to approve Consent Calendar Item 1.
Mayor Pro Tern Litster seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members Cavanaugh, Judge. Mayor Pro Tem Litster and Mayor Mashburn
NAYS: Council Member Luevanos
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ACTION: Council Member Cavanaugh moved to approve Consent Calendar Item 2.
Council Member Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Jem Litster and Mayor Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ACTION: Council Member Cavanaugh moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 3 and 4. Council Member Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Litster and Mayor Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ACTION: Council Member Luevanos moved to approve Consent Calendar Item 5.
Council Member Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Litster and Mayor Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7. CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
8. NEW BUSINESS:
8A. Discussion regarding the timing of Public Statements on the Citv Council agenda (Gabler) (CO)
ACTION: Council Member Cavanaugh moved to approve Option 2 as amended, which moves Public Statements before Public Hearings on the City Council Agenda to allow for 10 speakers (approximately 30 minutes), then continue the remainder of the speakers if any, after the Public Hearing items. Council Member Judge seconded the motion.
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ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tern Litster and Mayor Mashburn
NAYS: Council Member Luevanos
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9. REPORTS:
9A. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
Council Member Cavanaugh reported she toured the Waste Management facility and landfill, attended a production at Moorpark College Performing Arts, and the Swearing- in Ceremony for three new Simi Valley police officers. She reported she attended the State of the City presentation, and the Junior Olympics at Royal High School.
Council Member Judge reported he attended the "Every 15 Minutes" program at Simi Valley High School, he recognized a new member selected to serve on the Community Project Grant Review Committee, and attended a ZOOM meeting with Jeff Segovia of Ventura County Public Health regarding tobacco free communities.
He reported he attended a Simi Valley Elks Club installation dinner, was invited and attended a Revelation Church service, attended the Swearing-in Ceremony for three new Simi Valley police officers, and he met with a couple of citizens regarding RV parking. Council Member Judge reported he attended the Ventura County Transportation Committee meeting, attended the State of the City presentation, the Southern California Association of Governments Transportation Committee and Regional Council Committee meetings, and the Council On Aging meeting.
Council Member Luevanos reported she participated in conducting interviews for the Community Project Grant Review Committee, she attended a press conference with Senator Stern regarding the Aliso Canyon gas leak, commented about Cesar Chavez's birthday celebrations, and attended the Clean Power Alliance Board meeting. She reported she attended the Chatsworth Block Pest, attended a ZOOM event held to celebrate Dolores Huerta's birthday, and toured the Waste Management facility.
Mayor Pro Tem Litster reported she attended the "Every 15 Minutes" program at Simi Valley High School, she met with a representative of SciArtsRUs, attended the Ventura County Association of Governments (VCOG) Admin Committee meeting, and participated in a ceremony held to honor 865 women who received Congressional Medals of Honor. She reported she attended the Robotics Showcase at Adventist Health Simi Valley, the State of the City presentation, and the Southern California Association of Governments Energy Environment Policy Committee meeting.
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Mayor Mashburn commented about SclArtsRUs and the potential for them to have events at the SimI Valley Cultural Arts Center. He reported he met with Jeff Segovia of Ventura County Public Health regarding tobacco free communities, and attended the Youth Council meeting. Mayor Mashburn reported he attended the Simi Valley Tourism meeting, commented on the State of the City presentation, and attended the Boy and Girls Club Auction event.
98. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future Citv Council Agenda Items:
Council Member Cavanaugh stated she received a request from constituent Ryan Valencia who was at the Rotary Club where they asked if the City could possibly change the City Hall lights to blue and gold in support for Ukraine. Council Member Luevanos seconded the request.
Council Member Luevanos requested an item to discuss the possibility of an ordinance banning Glyphosate (round-up). Mayor Mashburn seconded the motion.
Council Member Luevanos asked when the Tri-Agency meeting is taking place. City Manager Gabler stated that the meeting is scheduled for April 25 and will request that this issue be added to the agenda. He also stated that staff will report back to the City Council on what was covered at this meeting.
Council Member Luevanos requested that future State of the City events be presented in the evening in order to accommodate those who work during the day. Mayor Mashburn seconded the motion. City Manager Gabler noted that the State of the City is the Mayor's prerogative and since Mayor Mashburn is not seeking reelection, the Council may want to wait until the new Mayor has an opportunity to weigh in on when the State of the City will take place. Mayor Mashburn would like to bring the item for discussion. City Manager Gabler stated the item will be agendized for a future meeting.
Mayor Pro Tern Litster requested to agendize an item to bring back the discussion regarding RVs on off-street parking. Council Member Judge seconded.
Mayor Mashburn requested that staff investigate allegations from Waste Management towards Athens with regards to the inaccuracy of the charging methods for disposal at the landfill. He also asked if the City Attorney can find out if the District Attorney's office has started an investigation. City Attorney Caceres stated he would report his findings back to the Council. Mayor Mashburn requested that an item be agendized for discussion if the OA's Office is not investigating. City Manager Gabler stated that the County of Ventura and the State of California are also looking into these allegations. City Manager Gabler stated that staff will provide an update to the City Council on who is looking at this issue before Council makes a decision. Council Member Cavanaugh seconded.
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ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Mashburn adjourned the meeting at 9:43 p.m. in memory of Elia Rose Sexton (Deputy Public Works Director of Sanitation, A! Sexton's Mother) and Jessica Freeman to the meeting of April 25, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. There being no objections, the motion carried through acclamation.
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Keith L. Ma^urn, Mayor of the City of
Simi Valley, California