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 CITY COUNCIL
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imi Valley, California March 14, 2022
CA LLED TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
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LL CALL: Present: Council Members Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Litster 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:
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) 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, et al Case No.: 56-2019-00535484-CU-PO-VTA
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:33 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
C
LOSED SESSION REPORTS: City Attorney Caceres stated there was no reportable action as a result of the Closed Session meeting held on March 14, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
PL
EDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Elaine Freeman
RO
LL CALL: Present: Council Members Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Litster and Mayor Mashburn
R emote: None
Absent: None
1. AG
ENDA REVIEW:
1 A. 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. (CC)
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ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Litster and Mayor Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
1B. 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).
1C. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT: None
1D. CERTIFICATES/HONORARY RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
(1) Presentation of a Proclamation declaring the month of March 2022 as Women’s History Month (CC)
Deputy City Manager, Samantha Argabrite read the proclamation declaring the month of March 2022 as Women’s History Month.
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPOINTMENTS:
(1) Selection of two City Council Members to conduct Community Projects Grant Review Committee interviews (Perros) (CC)
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Litster moved to select City Council Member Luevanos and City Council Member Judge to conduct interviews and nominate a prospective Community at-Large member to the Community Projects Grant Review Committee .
Council Member Luevanos seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Member s Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Litster and Mayor Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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3B. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
(1) Presentation by Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District regarding the status of the Arroyo Simi Greenway (CC)
Board member Elaine Freeman, Board Member Ed A bel, and District Manager Dan Paranick provided a presentation regarding the status of the Arroyo Simi Greenway.
3C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
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. Bruce Boyer, Chatsworth Lake Manor, CA, spoke about Second Amendment rights.
2. Evelyn Gatewood (no address given) spoke about the impact cannabis dispensaries have on communities and public health considerations.
3. Stacy Vanderschaaf, Simi Valley, CA , expressed appreciation for the improvements made to the Arroyo Simi Greenway and hopes it continues.
4. Julie Bershin (no address given) spoke about marijuana use in Simi Valley high schools and in opposition to cannabis dispensaries in Simi Valley.
5. Suzanne Thuotte (no address given) spoke in opposition to cannabis dispensaries in Simi Valley, and in opposition to ZOOM calls continuing.
6. Joe Piechowski, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to City Council reconsidering the issue of cannabis dispensaries in Simi Valley, and in favor of ZOOM calls continuing only for those callers that identify their residence as Simi Valley.
7. Greg Litster, Simi Valley, CA, spoke against cannabis dispensaries in Simi Valley.
Public statements by Zoom speakers:
1. Roop Maan (no address given) spoke in support of keeping ZOOM calls for Public Statements, and in support of legal marijuana dispensaries.
2. Rebecca (no address given) spoke in support of a hybrid model for the public to participate in Council meetings and in support of cannabis dispensaries in Simi Valley.
5A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
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Mayor Mashburn responded to the comment made by Mr. Litster and the other members of the public who expressed concern that the City is endorsing cannabis sales in the City. He stated that the statements made are inaccurate and that the City Council is simply looking into more res earch by means of a report from City staff on where cannabis is heading. He also stated that he is extremely opposed to ZOOM.
Council Member Luevanos reminded all that this is Women’s History Month and responded to the comment made with regards to keeping daughters safe; she state d that if we want daughters to be safe we need to teach other s to respect women especially during Women’s History Month. She expressed her opposition to the comment made by Mayor Mashburn to Mr. Litster to “man up”, stating these comments are unacceptable.
Council Member Judge responded briefly regarding the Second Amendment rights stating that the County Sheriff handles issuing concealed weapons licenses and does a great job. He stated that the City does not have the personnel or resources to handle it at this time.
Mayor Pro Tem Litster stated her appreciation to the comments and dialogue on the various topics from the public. She also stated that Mr. Litster speaks entirely independent and that they do not have discourse before the meeting.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Member Luevanos pulled Consent Items 2 and 3 for discussion.
(1) Approval of minutes for the City Council meeting of February 28, 2022 (Blanco) (CC)
ACTION: Approved minutes.
(2) Approval of the General Plan Annual Progress Report for calendar year 2021 for submission to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and to California’s Department of Housing and Community Development (Perros) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(3) Consideration of approval of contract with the Law Offices of Kegel, Tobin and Truce for Workers’ Compensation Legal Services, ratify services performed, and increase the authorization amount for the City/District Manager for approving future workers’ compensation contracts (Gutierres) (CC)
ACTION: Approved contract with Law Offices of Kegel, Tobin and Truce.
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(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) (CC)
Resolution No. 2022- 14 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY CONFIRMING AND RENEWING THE
PROCLAMATION OF THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY
Resolution No. 2022- 15 - 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. 2022-14 and 2022-15.
(5) Adoption of a resolution approving an updated Publicly Available Pay Schedule in accordance with State Law (Gutierres) (CC)
Resolution No. 2021- 16 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING AN UPDATED CITYWIDE PUBLICLY
AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2022-16.
ACTION: Council Member Judge moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 4 and
5. Council Member Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, M ayor Pro Tem Litster and Mayor Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ACTION: Council Member Cavanaugh moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 2 and 3. Council Member Judge seconded the motion.
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ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Litster and Mayor Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7. CONTINUED BUSINESS:
7A. Direction to staff regarding how public statements will be received at future City Council meetings (Argabrite) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member Luevanos moved that the City Council maintain the hybrid approach to public statements so that the City Council aligns with the City’s Mission Statement and provide excellent service to our community. The motion failed for lack of a second.
ACTION: Council Member Judge moved to return to in person public statements only at City Council meetings. Council Member Cavanaugh 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
Mayor Mashburn recessed the City Council to a break at 8:44 p.m.
Mayor Mashburn reconvened the City Council at 8:54 p.m. with all Council Members present.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
8A. Consideration of enforcement options of fireworks use and instituting civil fines for use of fireworks (Swan) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member Luevanos moved to direct staff to draft a Fireworks Ordinance incorporating identified enhanced civic or administrative penalty structures for fireworks violations and include civil fines and a social host. The motion fails for lack of a second.
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ACTION: Council Member Cavanaugh moved to direct staff to draft a Fireworks Ordinance incorporating identified enhanced civic or administrative penalty structures for fireworks violations with “Safe and Sane” fireworks civil fine maximum of $100 and “Dangerous” fireworks civil fine $1,000, and include a social host component.
Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Litster.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Litster and Mayor Mashburn
NAYS: Council Member Judge
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8B. Adoption of a resolution amending the compensation and other terms and conditions of the City Manager’s Employment Agreement (Gutierres) (CC)
Resolution No. 2021-17 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SIMI VALLEY AMENDING THE COMPENSATION AND OTHER TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER
ACTION: Council Member Judge moved to direct staff to adopt Resolution No. 2022- 17 to amend the compensation and other terms and conditions of the City Manager’s Employment Agreement. Council Member Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Member s Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem 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 Judge reported he attended the Donor Wall Dedication at the Free Clinic of Simi Valley Multi Services Center, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Council and Policy Committee meetings, the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) meeting, and the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Salute to Excellence Gala. He reported he attended the For the Troops Gala held to honor Golf War veterans, the Youth Council Youth Summit Symposium, the Soroptimist Live Your Dream awards ceremony, an d he toured the Waste Management facility. Council Member Judge reported he attended the grand opening Minutes
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of the For the Need Foundation which is located inside the Free Clinic of Simi Valley, the First Responders of the Year awards dinner held at the Simi Valley Elks Lodge, and the Council On Aging meeting.
Council Member Cavanaugh reported she attended the Donor Wall Dedication at the Free Clinic of Simi Valley Multi Services Center, the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) Executive Board meeting, and the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Salute to Excellence Gala. She reported she attended the Soroptimist Live Your Dream awards ceremony, the grand opening of the For the Need Foundation, and the First Responders of the Year awards dinner held at the Simi Valley Elks Lodge.
Council Member Luevanos stated she attended the Clean Power Allianc e Board of Directors meeting, the International Women’s Day ZOOM event, and the GRID Alternatives Construction event.
Mayor Pro Tem Litster reported she attended the Donor Wall Dedication at the Free Clinic of Simi Valley Multi Services Center, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Energy and Environment Policy Committee meeting, the Simi Valley Education Foundation Teacher of the Month award, t he Task Force on Business Recovery, and the Youth Council Youth Summit Symposium. She reported she attended the Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) meeting, the Soroptimist Live Your Dream awards ceremony, and she toured the Waste Management facility.
Mayor Pro Tem Litster reported she attended the grand opening of the For the Need Foundation, the First Responders of the Year awards dinner held at the Simi Valley Elks Lodge, and the Council On Aging meeting.
Mayor Mashburn reported he attended the Donor Wall Dedication at the Free Clinic of Simi Valley Multi Services Center, the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Salute to Excellence Gala, and the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee (EDC) meeting.
9B. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:
Council Member Luevanos requested an item to discuss that all emails be read aloud if they are indicated to be read as public comment with a time limit of three minutes per email. The motion failed for lack of a second.
Council Member Luevanos requested that a statement be made that “hate speech” is not welcome in the City of Simi Valley and requested that it be agendized so that it is implanted as City policy. City Manager Gabler stated that a proclamation was presented last year. The motion failed for lack of a second.
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Council Member Luevanos requested an item to discuss that Council Members read the emailed public comments into the public record. The motion failed for lack of a second.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Mashburn adjourned the meeting at 10:15 p.m. in the memory of Veronica Betancourt (Jose Betancourt’s wife, Public Works Maintenance Worker II), Irene Peterson (Former
Administrative Services Deputy Director) and Bill Glodfelty, to the meeting of March 21, 2022 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
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Lucy Blanco, CMC
City Clerk
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.
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 March 21, 2022
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Chief Livingstone
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice- Chair/President Pro Tem Litster and Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
Remote: None
Absent: None
1. AGENDA REVIEW
:
1A. ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Litster moved that all resolutions and ordinances presented tonight be read in title only and all further reading be waived. Council Member /Director/Trustee Judge seconded the motion. (CC/WWD/IDA/PFFA/SA/LB)
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem /Vice-Chair/President Pro Tem Litster and Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
1B. 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). 10 Minutes
March 21, 2022
1C. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT: None
1D. CERTIFICATES/HONORARY RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS: None
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS :
3A. APPOINTMENTS
: None
3B. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
: None
3C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
:
(1) Informational presentation by Youth Council member Ashlyn Ro (CC)
Youth Council member Ashlyn Ro provided an informational report on behalf of the Youth Council.
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. Fire Chief Jeff Pike announced the appointment of Dustin Gardner to Ventura County Fire Chief, and Chad Cook to Ventura County Deputy Fire Chief.
2. John Lapper, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about numerous concerns and issues for the Council.
3. Paul Panico, representing Panico Productions, Thousand Oaks, CA, spoke about the benefits of theater to the community, and the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center.
4. Jan Glasband, Actors’ Repertory Theatre of Simi, spoke about the multiple types of theater programs her company offers the community and in favor of subsidizing the theatrical productions at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center.
5. Bruce Boyer (no address given) spoke about 2
nd Amendment rights, he requested
a public forum, and spoke in support of SVPD issuing concealed carry permits to residents of Simi Valley.
6. Joe Piechowski, Simi Valley, CA, congratulated the City on the new website, and spoke about his concerns with the state of the City’s roads and what the priorities should be.
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7. Greg Sefain, President, Simi Valley Cultural Arts Foundation, spoke to encourage the Council’s support for grants that will help to rebuild arts programs at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center.
5A.
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Council Member Judge responded to Mr. Boyer’s comment and stated that the reason the Simi Valley City Council does not request that the Police Department issue CCW (Carrying a Concealed Weapon) licenses to citizens is because Ventura County issues the CCW’s.
Mayor Pro Tem Litster thanked all speakers from the arts who came to articulate their support of the theater community. She also stated her agreement with Mr. Panico i n that it is a team that brings these attributes together in creating beauty and that the Council will be discussing the item regarding the arts later in the agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Litster also thanked Mr. Piechowski for acknowledging the City’s new website.
Council Member Luevanos thanked Mr. Lapper for bringing up the issue of speeding.
She expressed her appreciation to all the speakers who spoke this evening. She also thanked Mr. Piechowski for bringing up the item on Economic Development.
Mayor Mashburn thanked Mr. Piechowski for acknowledging the City’s new website and he also thanked City staff for the job well done on the new website.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
:
Council Member Luevanos pulled Consent Item 3 for discussion.
(1) Approval of the Monthly Investment Report for the month ended February 28, 2022 (Toney) (CC)
ACTION
: Received and filed.
(2) Award of contract for the construction of FY 2021-22 Minor Streets Rehabilitation Program, (CDBG) CP60000019, Specification No. SV 22-03 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION
: Approved contract with Toro Enterprises, Inc.
(3) Approval of Fifth Amendment to the audit services contact with Vasquez & Company, LLP (Toney) (CC)
ACTION
: Approved Fifth Amendment to contract for Vasquez & Company, LLP.
12 Minutes
March 21, 2022
(4) Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute agreements, assurances, and reimbursement claims to obtain federal financial assistance under Public Law 93- 288 as amended by the Robert T.
Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988, and/or state financial assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act (Livingstone) (CC)
ACTION: Adopted Cal OEA Form 130 Resolution.
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Judge moved to approve Consen t Calendar Items 1, 2, and 4. Mayor Pro Tem Litster seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees L uevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice- Chair/President Pro Tem Litster and Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ACTION
: Mayor Pro Tem Litster moved to approve Consent Calendar Item 3. Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice- Chair/President Pro Tem Litster and Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7. CONTINUED BUSINESS
: None
8. NEW BUSINESS
:
8A.
Consideration of the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Performing Arts Recovery Grant Program (Swan) (CC)
ACTION
: Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn moved to approve the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Performing Arts Recovery Grant Program with a grant period beginning April 1, 2022, and ending December 31, 2023. Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
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March 21, 2022
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice -Chair/President Pro Tem Litster and Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8B. Discussion and direction regarding City Council goals and priorities (Gabler) (CC)
Presentations were provided by Public Works Director Ron Fuchiwaki; Police Department Police Chief David Livingstone; Environmental Services Department Deputy Director Sean Gibson and Deputy Director Mara Malch; Administrative Services Department Director Joseph Toney and Budget Officer Carolyn Johnson; and City Manager’s Department Assistant City Manager Linda Swan and Management Analyst Kelly Tinker.
ACTION
: Presentations received. No action taken.
9. REPORTS:
9A. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
Council Member Judge reported he met with a citizen who contacted him for assistance regarding a fence issue, and he presented certificates at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony.
Council Member Cavanaugh reported she attended a senior project at Santa Susana High School, and she attended the Economic Development Collaborative Board meeting.
Council Member Luevanos reported she attended no City events this week.
Mayor Pro Tem Litster reported she attended the Youth Council meeting, the Santa Susana High School Senior’s Project, she met with Margaret Kestly (representative for Supervisor Huber) regarding her work with the Ventura County Climate Emergency Council, and she attended A Night of One Act Plays presented by Royal High School and Sinaloa Middle School.
Mayor Mashburn recognized the appointment of Chad Cook to Ventura County Deputy Fire Chief, and Dustin Gardner to Ventura County Fire Chief. He also recognized the Si mi Valley business S TS Education (Science Technology Studies), for being named in INC. Magazine’s as the Fastest Growing Private Company. Mayor Mashburn conducted an educational tour of City Hall for a scout troop. 14 Minutes
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9B. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:
Council Member Luevanos requested an item to consider a discussion on water reduction: City Manager Gabler asked the Council if they would wait until the City hears from the Stat e, after th ey conduct their next assessment on water, approximately in April, which will provide the City with additional changes.
Council Member Luevanos stated that in the past, employees had access to submit a survey about how they felt about their job and how the City can do better. She asked if these surveys could be available for employees again and should be done annually.
City Manager Gabler stated that the City will consider doing a survey or updating the survey that was done previously.
Mayor Pro Tem Lit ster requested an item to consider the creation of committee consisting of two Council Members to look into the process regarding the proposed lease with Cavalia. City Manager Gabler stated that this would be considered an Ad Hoc Committee. Council Member Judge seconded the motion.
ADJOURNMENT
: Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn adjourned the meeting at 10:28 p.m. in the memory of Reverend Maggie Urpin (Center for Spiritual Living Simi Valley , to the meeting of April 11, 2022 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,
Simi Valley Industrial Development
Authority, Sim i 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
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Lucy Blanco, City Clerk/District/Authority
/ Agency/Board Secretary
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